Department of Economics
Constituent Department of Presidency University, Kolkata
About Department of Economics
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Economics Department was set up as the Department of Political Economy and Political Philosophy in the year 1908. In 1960 there occurred the division of common department of Economics and Political Science to the separate Department of Economics and Department of Political Science. The Centre for Economic studies was set up in 1972. Autonomous P. G. teaching in applied Economics began in the year 2002. There is a very long list of distinguished alumni who have passed out from this department including Prof. Amartya Sen, Prof. Sukhomoy Chakraborty, Prof. Amit Bhaduri, Prof. Pranab Bardhan and many others who have excelled in their respective field of work.
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Common queries about Department of Economics
Where is the Department of Economics located?
The Department of Economics is an academic teaching department of Presidency University, Kolkata, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Economics are conducted as per Presidency University, Kolkata guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Economics?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Presidency University, Kolkata.