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17 Best Economics Universities in India

Vellore Institute of Technology tops our list of 17 Economics universities in India on research impact (2,233,363 citations). Next come Shivaji University (#49 in India) and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (#157 in India). The universities on this list offer 22 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,233,363 citations and an h-index of 349. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 17 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 11 bachelor's, 8 master's and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). University College, Thiruvananthapuram offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Economics?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), Shivaji University (#49 in India) and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (#157 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics in India?

17 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Economics courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Economics courses in India?

University College, Thiruvananthapuram, with 3, ahead of ICFAI University, Hyderabad (3).

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