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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Students must have completed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent course with a minimum of 40% marks from a recognized board level.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: Jul 31, 2026
  • The B.A. Economics (Hons) ICFAI University Tripura introduces its B.A. Economics (Hons) program, designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory and practical skills
  • The goal of B.A. Economics (Hons) curriculum is to provide a flexible, interdisciplinary, and skill-oriented education that may open doors to various career paths.
  • As job market become more complex, there is growing demand for Economics Graduates with expertise in emerging areas, the program /degree offers essential skills such as analytical thinking, problem solving, quantitative analysis, and communication to enhance strong earning potential and global career opportunities for the graduates.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for submission of completed application forms Friday, 31 July 2026
Last date of Admission Saturday, 01 August 2026
Registration Monday, 03 August 2026, Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Commencement of regular classes Wednesday, 05 August 2026

BA ECONOMICS PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  1. DSC 1: Introduction to Microeconomics
  2. GE 1: General Elective 1
  3. IDC 1: Inter Disciplinary Course 1
  4. AEC 1: English Language Skills-I
  5. SEC 1: Introduction to Computers
  6. VAC 1: Value Added Course 1
  1. DSC 2: Introduction to Macroeconomics
  2. GE 2: General Elective 1
  3. AEC 2: English Language Skills-II
  4. IDC 2: Inter Disciplinary Course 2
  5. SEC 2: Soft Skills
  6. VAC 2: Environmental Studies

Summer InternshipProgram

Year-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

  1. DSC 3: Advanced Microeconomics
  2. DSC 4: Growth and Challenges of Indian Economy
  3. GE 3: General Elective 3
  4. IDC 3: Inter Disciplinary Course 3
  5. AEC 3: MIL
  6. SEC 3: Entrepreneurial Economics
  1. DSC 5: Advanced Macroeconomics
  2. DSC 6: Money and Banking
  3. DSC 7: History of Economic Thoughts
  4. GE 4: General Elective 4
  5. DSC 8: Health Economics

Year-III

Semester-V

Semester-VI

  1. DSC 9: International Trade-I
  2. DSC 10: Introduction to Econometrics
  3. DSC 11: Development Economics-I
  4. GE 5: General Elective 5
  5. DSE 1: Discipline Specific Elective 1
  1. DSC 12: International Trade-II
  2. DSC 13: Development Economics-II
  3. DSC 14: Economy of Northeast India
  4. GE 6: General Elective 6
  5. DSE 2: Discipline Specific Elective 2

Without Research

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  1. DSC 15: Growth Economics
  2. DSC 16: Rural Banking and Microfinance
  3. DSC 17: Welfare Economics
  4. GE 7 : General Elective 7
  5. DSE 3: Discipline Specific Elective 3
  1. DSC 18: Behavioural Economics
  2. DSC 19: Demography
  3. DSC 20: Industrial Economics
  4. GE 8: General Elective 8
  5. DSE 4: Discipline Specific Elective 4

With Research

Year-IV

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

  1. DSC 15: Growth Economics
  2. DSC16: Operation Research
  3. DSC 17: Political Economy
  4. GE 7: General Elective 7
  5. DSE 3: Discipline Specific Elective 3
  1. Research Project/ Dissertation
  2. GE 8: General Elective 8
  3. DSE 4: Discipline Specific Elective 4

BA Economics

GE 1
  1. Mathematical Methods for Economics
  2. Introduction to Linear Algebra

GE 2
  1. Statistics for Economics
  2. Introduction to Calculus

GE 3
  1. Data Analysis and Presentation
  2. Data Analysis in Business

GE 4
  1. Public Finance
  2. Corporate finance and Governance

GE 5
  1. Economic History of India in Retrospect
  2. Law and Economics

GE 6
  1. Gender and Development
  2. Economics of Discretion
  3. Population Studies

GE 7
  1. Political Economy
  2. Research Methodology

GE 8
  1. Economics of Informal Sector
  2. Tourism Economics
  3. Mechanics of Research writing and Research

Proposal

DSE 1
  1. Rural Development –I
  2. Economics of Education

DSE 2
  1. Rural Development –II
  2. Economics of Human Development

DSE3
  1. Economics of Environment
  2. Agricultural Economics

DSE4
  1. Labour Economics
  2. Agriculture Business Management

IDC1
  1. Introduction to Sociology
  2. Foundations of Psychology
  3. Principles of Education

IDC2
  1. Value Education and Ethics
  2. Constitution of India
  3. Foundation of Social Thought
  4. Political Theory

IDC3
  1. Indian Society
  2. Social Psychology

Optional Papers for Value Added Course (VAC 1)

1

Music & Drama

2

Indian Polity and Economy

3

Indian Education System

4

Positive Psychology

5

Kautilya’s Arthashastra

6

Sustainable development

7

Gita and Ethics

8

Basics of Income Tax

9

Stock Market Basics

MIL

AEC3
  1. Bengali
  2. Hindi
  3. Assamese
  4. Malayalam

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the full-time B.A. Economics (Hons) program offered by the ICFAI University, Tripura. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

  • Students must have completed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent course with a minimum of 40% marks from a recognized board level.
  • Final year students in respective qualifying examinations awaiting results can also apply.
  • Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Universities/Boards by August 01, 2026 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and obtaining minimum required marks mentioned above. The registration of the applicants not meeting the eligibility criteria by October 31, 2026 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

The selection of applicants for all programs is on the basis of merit through application and interview. However, for MBA Programs, students need to appear for the “ICFAI University Tripura

For details please refer prospectus. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

  • The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.
  • The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected applicants will be required to pay the admission fee after selection.

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Tripura in any course of ICFAI University, Tripura or in a constituent college, affiliated college, regional centre or study centre within the State of Tripura, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • Guidelines to Complete the Application Form: The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  • Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Students can buy the prospectus by remitting ₹ 500 through online or by cash.

Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates

  • Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
  • Mark sheets/Grade Sheets of all qualifying examinations
  • Non-submission of mark sheets/ grade sheets of all examinations may lead to rejection of application form.
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities

The completed Application Form for Admissions may be submitted or sent to the University at:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University Tripura,

University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat, Mohanpur, Agartala-799 210, Tripura (West),

Phone: 0381-2865752/62, Fax: 0381-2865754,

Toll-free: 1 800 345 3673

WhatsApp : 91-6909879797

E-mail: admissions@iutripura.edu.in

Website: www.iutripura.edu.in

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/iutripura

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee, Program Fee, Caution Deposit (Refundable) and Hostel fee as per the details mentioned below:

Admission Fee

All candidates have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 25,000 for B.A. Economics (Hons) program towards the confirmation of admission.

Program Fee

Students should pay the fee mentioned in the table below at the beginning of each semester as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook.

Fee Particulars B.A.Economics(Hons) [4 Years]
Domicile Non - Domicile
Fee per semester (Rs.) 26,000 29,000
Total program fee (Rs.) 2,08,000 2,32,000

Domicile

Students belonging to the North-East States@;

Non-Domicile

Students from States other than North-East States.

@ (North East States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura)

* Note

N.J. Yasaswy Memorial Merit Scholarships are offered to the students pursuing B.A. Economics (Hons) program. For details, please refer prospectus.

Additional Fee

Student Activity Fund: Rs.2000 to be charged in the 1st year 2nd semester (One-time payment)

Alumni Fee: Rs. 1,000 to be paid in the last semester of the program.

All students are required to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the program.

Transportation facility is provided from city to campus on payment basis.

Hostel facility is available within the campus. Students will be required to pay the hostel fee as mentioned in the following table:

Hostel Accommodation per semester Rs. 17,000 per semester for 1st year. Subsequent years fee will be communicated before the commencement of the academic year.
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 10,000
Mess Charges Actual cost will be work out in consultation with Mess Committee.

All payments can be made by using Credit/Debit card or by Internet Banking. Students can also pay by way of Bank Demand Draft drawn on Scheduled Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Tripura - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Agartala, Tripura