Top 9 Economics colleges in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has always been the center of attraction for higher studies in India. Students from various parts of the country travel to pursue quality education in Maharashtra. With sprawling cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Maharashtra is blessed with top-notch educational institutes. This article will highlight the top economics colleges of the state, depending on the quality of education, scope for research, placement opportunities, etc.

1) St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai is one of the most prestigious private autonomous colleges of India. It is one of the oldest running colleges of India, which was set up in the year 1869, and it is currently affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The institute offers Bachelor of Science in Economics, and admissions are granted on the basis of merit scored in class 12. Apart from BSc Economics, SXC Mumbai also offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and the admission process is similar to that of BSc Eco.

2) Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is usually known for engineering and tech education and therefore not many of us know that IIT Bombay does offer BSc programs as well. IIT Bombay was established in the year 1958, and as per NIRF rankings, it is ranked 4 in the overall category. IIT Bombay offers Bachelor of Science in Economics, and admissions are purely based on merit scored in class 12.

3) Fergusson College, Pune

Fergusson College is a private college that offers various UG and PG degrees in different domains. The institute was set up in the year 1892, by the Deccan Education Society, and started to function from 1895. It is accredited by NAAC with grade “A” and is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The institute was tagged as the “College of Excellence” by the UGC in 2017. Fergusson Pune offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics, whose admissions are granted upon meeting the eligibility criterion set by the college.

4) Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai

Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College is one of the most reputed colleges of Mumbai for Science and Humanities. Being established in the year 1937, by Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune, it is now affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is approved by the UGC, and is accredited with a grade “A+”. The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Economics under its school of Humanities. The admissions into the BA Eco program is completely merit-based, i.e., marks obtained in class 12.

5) Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, SCAC Pune

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce is a member of Symbiosis Group of Institutes. It is a private institute, which is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). SCAC Pune came into existence in the year 1983, and it is accredited by NAAC with grade “A+”. It is famous for BA and BCom degrees and it provides both Bachelor of Arts General and Honours in Economics, Psychology and English. Students need to clear the basic merit-based eligibility criterion set by the college to get admission into the BA programs.

6) Jai Hind College, Mumbai

Jai Hind College is an autonomous college in Mumbai which was established in the year 1948. It is accredited with a grade “A” by NAAC and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It offers different UG and PG programs in Science, Commerce, and Humanities. It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and 6 other subjects. All the admissions into the BA programs are based on passing the merit criterion set by the college.

7) Elphinstone College, Mumbai

Elphinstone College is one of the oldest running colleges, situated in Mumbai. The college was established in the year 1856, under the British Govt., which is now affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It presently provides 14 UG programs across various domains. The institute offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and admission into them are granted on the basis of merit in class 12. Elphinstone College is famous for its alumni like Jamshedji Tata, Pherozshah Mehta, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, etc.

8) St. Andrew’s College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai

St. Andrew’s College of Arts Science and Commerce was inaugurated by Mother Teresa, in the year 1983. It is a private college, graded “A” by NAAC and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college offers a Bachelor of Arts within a very basic fee structure. The admissions are granted on meeting the eligibility criterion fixed by the institute.

9) M E S Abasaheb Garware College, MESAGC Pune

M E S Abasaheb Garware College was established in 1945. It is a private college in Pune which is accredited by NAAC, and is now affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). MESAGC Pune offers different UG and PG courses in Arts and Sciences. The college offers Bachelor of Arts in Economics, whose admissions are purely merit-based, and confirmed only after meeting the college’s eligibility criterion.

By: Subham Har