Where should I pursue Economics Honours, Jadavpur University in Kolkata or Symbiosis School of Economics?

Let us take a look at the scope, fees, placements, etc. for economics honors in these two universities.

Jadavpur University (JU):

Jadavpur University is a public state university in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is one of the best universities in the city of Kolkata. According to NIRF rankings 2020, it is ranked fifth than other universities.

• Admission Fees: Jadavpur University has the lowest university fees. The approximate costs for economics honors are INR 2855 per year where no loan is necessary.
• Cutoff: The cutoff for the Bachelor of Economics at JU is much higher. It is generally 90% with a particular focus on Maths and Economics.
• Placements and Scope: The faculties of JU are very impressive and supportive. As far as the placements, there are no placements for a Bachelor in Economics. Most of the students opt for higher education. They do not want a job and get hired.

The curriculum and professors train you to do better in academics. They will help you to become a thinker, economist, etc. The culture at JU is more academics oriented than less corporate based.

Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE):

Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) is located in the Senapati Bapat Road campus. The campus has air conditioning rooms and a fun place for the students.
SSE provides an incredible environment for excellence in education. As a result, it helps to evolve into a major research center. The well-equipped computer labs and good hostels make it a second home for students.

• Admission Fees: SSE has a high fee structure as compared with other universities. The institute charges separate fees for Indian (INR 2.20 LPA) and International students (INR 3.65 LPA)
• Cutoff: The cutoff for the bachelor of economics at SSE is not much high. It is generally 50% in 10+2 in any stream.
• Placements and Scope: SSE has an excellent placement committee that invites many firms, banks, etc. Every final year, the BSc and MSc students attend a career counseling session. These help them to make choices from the various available opportunities. The students also get encouraged to attend these sessions.

There are also internship opportunities in which the placement cell assists. Selection is being based on written tests and personal interviews. All BSc and MSc are required to complete an internship for their course.

Thus both these colleges are outstanding in their standard. They provide excellent building platforms for the career. It's up to the students which college they want to opt for among these two.