About the Department

The Department of Economics has developed into one of the prominent centres for the study and teaching of economics especially in North-East India. Over the years, it has built a strong academic tradition shaped by a distinguished group of teachers and a large body of accomplished alumni who have contributed to academia, public policy, and other professional fields. As a Postgraduate and Research-Oriented Department, it has consistently aimed to maintain high academic standards while encouraging critical engagement with economic ideas. The teaching environment is characterized by a shared commitment among faculty members and students to sustain a purposeful and intellectually rewarding learning process. Through this collaborative academic culture, the Department has created a setting where economic inquiry is pursued with seriousness, discipline, and a constant emphasis on analytical clarity.

Established in 1974, the Department of Economics is among the oldest and largest departments of the North-Eastern Hill University. Since its inception, the Department has expanded both in size and academic scope, gradually developing a comprehensive curriculum at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral  levels. The programmes are designed to provide students with a strong conceptual foundation while equipping them with the analytical tools required for systematic economic analysis. Students and Research Scholars are trained to interpret and evaluate real-world economic problems using well-defined theoretical frameworks. Emphasis is placed on the application of quantitative techniques, including mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, and econometric methods, alongside the use of computer-based applications that facilitate empirical research.

The academic structure of the Department reflects a careful balance between theoretical understanding and applied analysis. Core areas of economic study—such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, International Economics, Financial Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, and Mathematical Economics—form the backbone of the curriculum. These courses provide students with the essential analytical foundations required to understand the functioning of modern economies. In addition to these foundational subjects, the curriculum integrates a number of specialized fields that allow students to engage with contemporary policy concerns and sectoral issues. Courses such as Labour Economics, Public Economics, and Health Economics expose students to specific dimensions of economic organization and public policy.

Syllabus

M.A/M.Sc. Economics Syllabus
B.A./B.Sc. Economics (Honours) Syllabus Under Semester System

Department Activities

1. Invited Lecture by Prof. Charan Singh on “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” jointly organized with ICSSR-NERC, Shillong and  EGROW Foundation, Noida on 25^th February, 2026.
2. International Conference on Sustainable Development Theory, Practice, Approach and Policy during 10^th –11^th November, 2025 jointly organized with PathS, India, OKDISCD, Guwahati & ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
3. One Week Training Programme on Innovation Systems and Sustainable Development during 15^th -19^th September, 2025 organized jointly with IndiaLICS and ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.
4. Refresher Course on “Emerging Challenges in the Indian Economy” in collaboration with MMTTC, NEHU, Shillong, during 25^th  -11^th  March, 2025.
5. 5-Day Faculty Development Programme on Teaching Economics for the North-Eastern Hill University Four Year Undergraduate Programme Under NEP 2020. Jointly organized with St. Anthony’s College, Shillong during 22^nd  to 26^th  July 2024.
6. International Workshop on “Philosophy of Economics”, organized jointly by the Department of Economics, NEHU, YSI and ICSSR NERC during  12^th -14^th  June , 2024.
7. One Week Research Methodology Workshop on Impact Evaluation of Public Welfare Programs 27th May to 31st May 2024 organized jointly with ICSSR-NERC, Shillong.