Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University : Ranking, Admissions 2026-27, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarship

Bangalore, Karnataka

College Type
State University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Karnatak University

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University Facilities Details

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University (BASE) in Bengaluru boasts a dedicated faculty of economists, researchers, and specialists focused on economics education. Most hold Ph.D.s from premier institutions like IITs, University of Hyderabad, and IGDRI, blending academic rigor with practical insights to support programs like Integrated M.Sc. Economics.

Faculty List (Regular)

BASE's core faculty emphasizes research in development economics, agricultural economics, and data analytics. Here's a comprehensive list with qualifications:

Name	Designation	Qualifications and Affiliation
Prof. N.R. Bhanumurthy	Vice-Chancellor	Expertise in macroeconomics; prior roles at NIPFP
Dr. Bidur Paria	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, IIT Kharagpur
Dr. Kasturi Bhattacharjee	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, IIT Kharagpur
Irfan Ali K.C.	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, University of Hyderabad
Dr. Muhammed Shameer K.	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, University of Hyderabad
Dr. Megha Chhabra	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, BITS Pilani
Dr. Mousumi Bhattacharjee	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, IGIDR Mumbai
Dr. Muzaffar Hussain Dar	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, Aligarh Muslim University
Dr. Shobha R.	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Physical Education, Akkamahadevi Univ.
Dr. Asharani Samal	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, Univ. of Hyderabad
Dr. Maheshkumar T.	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Economics, CDS, JNU
Dr. Ishfaq Nazir Khanday	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Development Economics, AMU (2024)
Dr. Sushmitha K.S.	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, UAS Raichur (2024)
Mr. Rajesh B.	Assistant Professor	Economics specialization
Bipin Sony	Assistant Professor	Economics focus
Nageshwar Bansode	Assistant Professor	Economics teaching
Dr. Soham Bhattacharya	Assistant Professor	Economics research
Sheetal Bharat	Assistant Professor	Economics instruction

Qualifications Overview

Nearly all regular faculty possess Ph.D.s from top-tier Indian institutions, specializing in areas like econometrics, development, and agricultural economics.
For instance, multiple hold degrees from University of Hyderabad's School of Economics, known for policy-oriented research.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.R. Bhanumurthy brings leadership from national think tanks, enhancing curriculum relevance.

Industry Experience

Faculty combine academia with practical exposure: Dr. Megha Chhabra has consulting stints; Dr. Mousumi Bhattacharjee contributes to IGIDR policy papers; others like Dr. Maheshkumar T. have CDS fieldwork in development studies.
Visiting faculty add industry depth—e.g., Prof. H.R. Badrinath in financial modeling from banking, Prof. Nithin Sinha in trading strategies from finance sectors.
This mix supports BASE's placement ties with EY, RBI, and PWC.

Student-Faculty Ratio

BASE maintains a favorable ratio of approximately 1:10-12, enabling personalized mentoring for its ~200-300 students across programs.
This supports small seminars, thesis guidance, and research projects, fostering high internship/placement rates (e.g., 97% in 2022).

Teaching Methods

Instruction blends lectures, interactive seminars, and hands-on tools like R, Python, Stata for econometrics and data analysis.
Methods include case studies on policy (e.g., RBI reports), group projects, flipped classrooms, and industry guest sessions.
Emphasis on NEP 2020 integrates research internships from year 4; assessments via continuous evaluation, presentations, and viva voce.
Visiting faculty cover electives like AI in finance and derivatives.

Research and Contributions

Faculty actively publish in journals on topics like inequality, agriculture, and macro policy; e.g., Dr. Asharani Samal on economic modeling.
They guide Ph.D. scholars and secure grants, aligning teaching with real-world applications like NITI Aayog collaborations.
Student reviews highlight approachable faculty aiding placements.

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