Economist
Economists analyse data, build models and advise on policy, markets and business decisions. In India you can enter via BA/BSc economics, quantitative programmes at IITs, MBAs or professional finance routes and work in government, think-tanks, banks, industry or research.
Actions for your grade
- Practice higher-level maths problems and basic statistics
- Follow Indian economic news (budget, RBI reports) and write short summaries
- Try online introductory courses in economics or microeconomics
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Economist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
CUET is the common UG route to many top colleges; admissions are competitive and often require strong maths.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA (Hons) / BSc Economics (3 years)
- CollegesUniversity of Delhi · Jawaharlal Nehru University · Lady Shri Ram College
- CareerEconomist
Select IITs admit students via JEE Advanced to quantitative social-science programmes with strong maths and programming focus.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Advanced
- DegreeBS / Integrated MSc / B.Tech with Economics electives (4 years)
- CollegesIndian Institute of Technology Bombay · Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur · Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- CareerEconomist
CAT-leading MBA gives pathways into corporate strategy, consulting and applied economic roles.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM (2 years) — specialisation in Economics, Finance or Strategy
- CollegesIndian Institute of Management Ahmedabad · Indian Institute of Management Bangalore · Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
- CareerEconomist
CA provides deep accounting and finance skills useful for financial economics, policy and advisory roles.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCA Foundation
- DegreeCA (via CA Foundation → Intermediate → Final)
- CollegesInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
- CareerEconomist
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
CA Foundation ICAI | Class 12 pass | Hard | Jun & Dec |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.