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Which one is better, IIFT Delhi or GIPE for Masters in Economics?

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Akriti Banerjee Posted On : May 17th, 2023
lives in New Delhi

IIFT Delhi is one of the premium institutes in India which offers excellent education to its students. 

When we talk about the Masters in Economics, IIFT Delhi started this course in the year 2018 which is very recent. GIPE, on the other hand, has been offering this course for a long time, the institute has established in the year 1930, and the MA Economics program offered by GIPE is one of their flagship program which gives you all the necessary facilities and guidance to conduct your researches, the institute is in connection with many known researchers. So GIPE is a better option for MA in Economics.

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I got accepted for a BSc in economics and a BA in economics at Gokhale and Madras School of economics respectively. Which one would be a better option?

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Bidita Ghose Posted On : June 19th, 2023
Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Congratulations on your acceptance! Both the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and the Madras School of Economics are well-regarded institutions for economics education in India. Ultimately, the decision depends on your personal preferences and career goals. Below is a table showing and comparing the two colleges and the courses in a table;

Aspect

BSc Economics at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

BA Economics at Madras School of Economics

Curriculum

Core economics courses with mathematics, statistics, and programming courses

Core economics courses with mathematics and statistics courses

Campus Life

Located in Pune, Maharashtra with a green campus and well-equipped facilities

Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu with a modern campus and state-of-the-art facilities

Extracurricular Activities

Active student clubs and events organized by the Student Council

Active student clubs and events organized by the Students' Association

Fees

INR 3.81 lakhs

INR 3.0 lakhs

Admission Criteria

Merit-based admission with eligibility criteria based on 12th-standard marks

Merit-based admission with eligibility criteria based on 12th-standard marks

Ultimately it depends on your goals and preferences, so choose wisely. Hope it helps, All the best!

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Is a BSc in economics from Gokhale Institute better than that of the Symbiosis School of economics?

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Nidhi Verma Posted On : December 24th, 2021
former Assistant Professor at Symbiosis International University, Poona (2016-2018)

For B.Sc in Economics, Symbiosis School of Economics should be considered before the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. 

Important information regarding undergraduate courses and the colleges are given below:

Category

Symbiosis School of Economics

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Admission

Symbiosis Entrance Test

GIPE Entrance Exam

Duration

3 years

3 years

Total Fees

Rs. 6.4 Lakhs

Rs. 3.9 Lakhs

Total Seats

130 seats

60 seats

Placement Percentage

80%

60%

Highest CTC

7.65 LPA

12-13 LPA

Average CTC

4.96 LPA

7.5 LPA

Recruiting Companies

TresVista, D.E Shaw Associates, Ernest and Young, Deloitte, Vodafone, Kingfisher

Axis Bank, Gartner, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan Chase

Curriculum:

Symbiosis School of Economics:

  • Symbiosis offers a great, rigorous B.Sc programme for economics which includes industrial training as well as internships. 
  • The college has tie-ups with several international universities for international exchange programmes.

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:

  • The college offers a well-rounded curriculum which focuses on theory and application of economic principles.
  • The college includes project work, internships and placement assistance as a part of their course structure.

Placement Opportunities:

Symbiosis School of Economics:

  • Symbiosis has a great placement cell which offers plenty of opportunities.
  • The college invites companies like TresVista, CRISIL, IBM, Panasonic, Ernest and Young, D. E Shaw Associates every year for recruitment.
  • The college has an extensive alumni network studying in international universities as well as working in major companies.

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics:

  • The placement opportunities are fairly good especially for M.Sc and M.A programmes while B.Sc students opt for higher studies.

Symbiosis School of Economics is a good option for B.Sc in Economics. The college offers a great curriculum as well as good placement opportunities. The MSc and MA program has better placements than Symbiosis. But for BSc, Symbiosis will prove to be a better option.

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