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B.A. in Economics 

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B.A. in Economics
 at 
Sophia College 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government
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B.A. in Economics
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Placements

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Median SalaryINR 4.78 Lakh
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B.A. in Economics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the highest package for B.A. students at Sophia College?

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The highest package for B.A. students at Sophia College is INR 50 LPA.

The average package for B.A. students at Sophia College is not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but it is known that the median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) students was INR 4.78 LPA and INR 1.92 LPA during placements 2022.

Q:   What is the median salary of B.A. course available at Sophia College?

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As per information available, International Institute of Management and Technology has recorded (aprx) INR 300,000 median salary to students for B.A. course during placements.
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Q:   How hard is it to pursue B.A. from Sophia College?

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Pursuing a B.A. from Sophia College is considered moderately difficult, with semester exams being moderately difficult as well. The pass marks for semester exams are 20 out of 50.

The college offers a B.A. in Psychology, which is a 3-year course at the undergraduate level. The college has a strong track record of placements, with top companies like JP Morgan recruiting students.

The median salary for B.A. in Psychology at Sophia College stands at INR 4.78 Lakh. The admission process is based on the marks obtained in 10+2, and the college offers scholarships to merit students.

Q:   Is pursuing B.A. at Sophia College expensive?

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Pursuing a B.A. at Sophia College can have varying costs depending on the course chosen. The average annual fees for courses at Sophia College range from INR 13,380 to INR 1.98 lakhs, with the exact fee determined by the specific course.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Sophia College for Women?

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To be eligible for admission to Sophia College for Women, candidates must meet the following criteria

  • For undergraduate programs (BA, BMM, B.Sc, B.Sc IT), candidates must have passed 10+2 from any recognised board.
  • For postgraduate programme (M.Sc), candidates must have completed graduation in Science subjects from any recognised university.
  • Candidates are required to achieve at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation (10+2+3) level.
  • Admission is based on merit in the last qualifying examination.

For admission to the BMM program, candidates who have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the Maharashtra Board are eligible. For admission to the MBA program, candidates' CAT or MAT or XAT or CMAT score is considered, which contributes to 45% weightage during the admission process.

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B.A. in Economics
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B.A. in Economics
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Admission Process

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Important Dates

Aug 15, 2023
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B.A. in Economics
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.5
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
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B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sophia College
4.6
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Satisfied with the overall experience and faculty.
Placements: 75% of them got placements. The highest package offered was around 50 LPA. The average package offered was around 12 LPA. Top recruitment companies in our college were JP Morgan, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, etc. Top roles offered in my course are.
Infrastructure: The faculty was amazing. The campus was beautiful with a lot of flowers and plants, a heaven of greenery. The facilities were great, from the computer lab to classrooms to the library. Canteen food was average but not bad. Quality could be rated as 7/10, at least for me.
Faculty: Faculty was amazing, extremely qualified, and best at what they did. Some teachers were quite strict but really knowledgeable. Yes, the course curriculum is extremely relevant and helps you gain on-field information as well. The semester exams are quite difficult but easy to manage if you have attended your lectures well.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024Read More
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B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2024
Offered by Sophia College
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Sophia College.
Placements: Around 10% of students are placed. The average salary package offered is 3 LPA. Almost 80% of students get internships from Internshala. Top roles offered are sales, HR, digital marketing, etc.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is enabled in every classroom. It provides a library and several books are available like fiction, non-fiction, journals related to national and international, biography, encyclopedias, dictionary, art books, maps, audio-visual materials such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, slides, and filmstrips are also available. The library uses SLIM 21 software for all information management. The library is central and common to all academic activities. In the girls' hostel, there are 105 beds. Sports facilities like badminton court, basketball court, football ground, cricket ground, chess, table tennis, and volleyball court are provided. Students can play at national and international levels. It also has an audio-visual hall, computer laboratory, air-conditioner rooms, auditorium, garden, and gymnasium. Medical facilities are also available. There are digital classrooms. The canteen and cafeteria are also better. Our campus is very beautiful.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Some of them are Ph.D. scholars. They are very supportive and teach students with the latest technology. Around 50% of attendance is required in this college. Our course curriculum is relevant and this college is autonomous.
Other: I opted for this course because of my interest in it. An economics degree helps prepare to gather knowledge regarding numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills like business planning, marketing, research, and management. Economics helps you to think strategically and make decisions to optimize the outcome. Sophia College is famous for events and we have one of the best fests in Mumbai which is Kaleidoscope. Our campus life is very great. There are many activities, clubs, and programs to keep you occupied. The student population is diverse and that is great for personality development. Many scholarships are provided like The RWITC Scholarship for academic excellence, The Suryalata Doshi Scholarship, and The Margaret Menezes Scholarship. There are also facilities for LD students and they have priority for admission and at least 10% of LD students should admit to this college. Extracurricular activities are also conducted. This college is helpful for personality development.
Reviewed on 14 Sep 2022Read More
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B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2019
Offered by Sophia College
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Sophia Girls College, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Placements: It is a good college with many courses in graduation as well as in post-graduation. The college offers various opportunities and cultural exchange programs as well. It is a women's college, and the surrounding area is beautiful and peaceful. One can grow and imbibe good qualities here.
Infrastructure: The labs available are neat and clean. The college doesn't allow the use of a mobile phone on the campus as well as in hostel. They were given only on Sunday. The hostel food is okay. The campus is beautiful, and the most beautiful part is the ground.
Faculty: Teachers of economics are qualified, helpful, knowledgeable. They do provide exposure to learn and grow. Every individual is always allowed to give her thoughts and express her feeling about the college.
Other: I have chosen this course because it has various opportunities in future to grow. This college provides all-round development for the student. The most beautiful part is the ground, from where the Aravalli Range can be seen.
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2019Read More
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B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2018
Offered by Sophia College
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
The college is a great in terms of most of the things.
Placements: The batch for B.A. Economics has around 80 students with 2 sections that is 40 students per section. Around 10% students were placed. The placement opportunities were not that great in the college. There were not enough companies for placements. Since, not enough companies were there so there was no knowledge of salary package. The internship opportunities were also not that good.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure was great. The library was well-equipped. The labs had great facilities and the Wi-Fi was really strong. The hostel facilities were also good. It had great canteen and medical facilities. Also it offered big and spacious sports ground for each and every sport.
Faculty: The faculty and teachers were knowledgeable and all had a Ph.D. degree. They were well experienced and had were able to deliver there knowledge to the students. The course curriculum was great it gave in-depth knowledge of the subjects. The course made students ready for the industries.
Other: I wanted to study Economics from my +2. The practical knowledge provided by the course was great. The maths part in the course needs better elaboration. The college was great in terms of events, fest, campus crowd. The college provided worthwhile scholarships and amazing extra curricular activities.
Reviewed on 12 Sep 2019Read More
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B.A. in Economics - Batch of 2020
Offered by Sophia College
4.6
4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Sophia college has an amazing infrastructure. You'll certainly fall in love with the campus.
Placements: 4-5 companies visited the college for placement. But the process was disrupted due to covid 19. Top companies include Aditya Birla. The maximum package was 6L CTC. Top roles offered were in sales, HR, Digital Marketing etc. It is easy for students to get internship from Internshala.
Infrastructure: Our college is among the few in Mumbai which provide accommodation. The hostel is nice and clean. The mess food is also satisfactory. The hostel has limited seats so you can also look for accommodation near and around the campus. The college has huge classrooms with AV facilities.
Faculty: The faculty is nice and helpful. The professors are very reachable. The teaching quality is up to the mark. There are frequent seminars and speeches regarding either career counselling or regarding some general issue. The canteen is also good with vast variety of food.
Other: The best thing about my course was that I studied 3 subjects till second year and got to select one as my Majors in the 3rd year. It helped me explore my interests. Sophia College has one of the fest best in Mumbai called Kaleidoscope and many other like MUN sophical etc.
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2020Read More
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Students also asked

Q:   When do admissions begin at Sophia College for Women?

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Admissions at Sophia College for Women begin in the first week of March. The college primarily offers undergraduate degree programs such as BA, BMM, B.Sc, and B.Sc (IT) in various specializations. The admission process is merit-based, and the merit lists are prepared based on the marks or percentages of the applying students in the previous academic qualifications (10+2) . The college has already released the first merit lists for its programs, and other lists are yet to be announced. The last date to apply for BA and BSc programs was August 15. The college also offers admission for M.Sc in various specializations.

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Q:   What is the fee for various courses offered by Sophia College for Women?

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Sophia College for Women, Mumbai offers various courses with different fees. The fees for the courses vary depending on the course and the academic year. The average fees for the courses offered at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai range from INR 13,380 to INR 1.98 Lacs per year. The college offers 11 courses, including B.A., B.Sc., BMM, BMS, B.Voc, M.A., M.Sc., M.Voc, PGD, Ph.D., and Certificate courses. Sophia Learning offers low-cost online courses for college credit, which can be transferred to other colleges and universities. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai is a grant-in-aid institution affiliated to the University of Mumbai, and it admits students based on merit and other legal provisions.

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Q:   Are there any scholarship programmes for UG courses at Sophia College?

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Yes, Sophia College for Women offers various scholarship programs for UG courses. However, the specific details like eligibility criteria, application procedures, and available scholarships might vary depending on factors like the student's:

    • Academic performance: Merit-based scholarships often require a minimum percentage in previous exams.
    • Financial need: Need-based scholarships are provided to students facing financial difficulties.
    • Social category: Some scholarships are reserved for specific communities or social groups.
    • Specific course: Certain scholarships might be exclusive to specific UG programs.

Here's a list of some scholarship programs offered by Sophia College, although remember that this might not be exhaustive:

  • The Royal Western India Turf Club Scholarship is awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the first year of B.A. exams.
  • The Suryalata Doshi Scholarship is awarded to the student passing the FYBA examination with the highest marks.
  • The Margaret Menezes Scholarship is offered to a TYBA Goan student.

Remember: Scholarship programs and eligibility criteria can change frequently, so it's crucial to verify the information through official sources about any changes.

 
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Q:   Are admissions open at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai?

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Applications for the 2023 intake of the Diploma in Counseling and Safeguarding of Children & Senior Citizens (Online & Onsite) at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, are now being accepted. The course is scheduled to begin on June 20. Similarly, admissions for the Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Diet, and Fitness are also open for the year 2023, with the deadline for applications set for June 30. The classes for this programme will start on July 15.
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Q:   What is the median package of PG Diploma course that is offered by Sophia College?

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As per the data available, Median package of PG Diploma course is around INR 240,000.
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Answered 6 years ago

Yes, Sophia College for Women, Byculla, Mumbai does have a full time course in Economics. B.A. in Economics is a regular full-time course of 3 year duration offered by Sophia College for Women. For further details regarding this course please refer to the link provided below: https://www.shiksha.com

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Answered 6 years ago

No, there is no entrance exam conducted by Sophia College for Women for BA in economics. Admission is based on the marks obtained in 10+2. Interested candidates can apply online with required information. Regards.

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