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 - Dec 24, 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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Bhavna Rathi Posted On - Sep 4, 2020
former Assistant Professor at Symbiosis International University, Poona (2016-2018)

Both the Universities Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) Pune and Symbiosis School of Economics are among the highly proclaimed institutes of India for Economics. 

Given below is a comparison of the Economics course offered by the two institutes. 

Particulars

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Symbiosis School of Economics

Admission

The entrance exam, Merit-based selection

Entrance based process :

SET, WAT, PI

Course fee

1.5 lakhs

2.02 lakhs

Average package

8-9 LPA

4.96 LPA

Top recruiters

Axis Bank, Citibank, Garter

Deloitte, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan, etc.

D.E Shaw Association, IIHS, IHD, IIM, Public Affairs Centers, etc.

In terms of faculty, placement, facilities Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics is better than Symbiosis School of Economics. GIPE also offers internships, capstone project work, placement assistance to help students for further studies or corporate career.

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