The Department of Economics is one of the main constituent departments of the Faculty of Sciences. It offers courses on B.A (Hons) and B.A. General. In 1959 the Department started initially with the General Course of Study at the UG Level under Burdwan University, and from 1995 the Honours Degree in Economics has been offered. From 2017, the Honours Degree in Economics has been offered under Bankura University. Science, Arts and Commerce students have the opportunity to take Economics as Honours subject. It is a distinguished and glorious department of the College.The teaching programmes in the Department are focused on proper blending of 'quality' and 'relevance'. This is sought to be achieved with the advancement of the knowledge in the subject, balancing emphasis on theoretical analysis and making tutorials more effective by establishing close student - teacher contact. Special attention is given to economic problems of the country and the state of West Bengal.