If you are studying B.A. (Hons.) Economics at Delhi University, you already know the course is nothing like school economics. Microeconomics suddenly has calculus in it. Statistics and Econometrics ask you to interpret results, not just compute them. Macroeconomics comes with long derivations, and internal assessments keep coming through the semester. Many students get through the first semester on effort alone, feel the gap widen in the second y
ear, and then start searching for Economics Honours coaching in Delhi.
This guide is for that student, and for the parents helping them choose. It explains why the course feels hard, what good coaching should actually give you, which questions to ask before you pay any institute, and how we teach at PMG Classes, near GTB Nagar Metro station. You can read it top to bottom or jump to the part you need.
In this guide:
- Why Economics Honours feels harder than it looks
- What good coaching should give you
- Questions to ask before joining any class
- How we teach at PMG Classes, and our programmes
- Results and student stories
- Why GTB Nagar
- Frequently asked questions
- How to contact us
Why Economics Honours feels harder than it looks
Most students do not struggle because they are weak. They struggle because college lectures move fast and assume you already understand the idea behind each model. A lecture has a lot to cover, and a large class leaves little room to stop and ask “but why?”.
Take the consumer’s utility maximisation problem. In a lecture it can take ten minutes: set up the Lagrangian, take derivatives, solve. If you never understood why the consumer ends up equating the marginal rate of substitution to the price ratio, you memorise the steps and lose them by exam time. The idea itself is simple: at the best bundle, the extra satisfaction per rupee must be the same on every good, otherwise you could shift one rupee from one good to another and be better off. Once that is clear, the Lagrangian is just a tidy way of writing it down.
The same pattern repeats across the course. In Statistics, students learn the formula for a confidence interval but cannot say what it means. In Econometrics, they run a regression but cannot explain what a coefficient says about the real world. In Macroeconomics, they copy the IS-LM derivation but cannot say what happens to output when the government spends more, and why. In Mathematical Methods, calculus becomes mechanical drill with no link to an economic question.
Three things make this harder at Delhi University. Subjects build on each other, so a weak Semester I foundation shows up again in Semesters III and V. The syllabus is revised from time to time, so older notes may not match what is asked. And internal assessments run through the whole semester, so there is little quiet time to catch up. Good coaching works because it slows down at exactly these points and rebuilds the idea in plain language before any formula appears.
What good Economics Honours coaching should give you
Coaching is worth paying for only if it adds something your lectures and textbooks do not. These are the seven things to look for.
1. Concept clarity before notation. A good teacher can explain elasticity, the IS-LM model or the Solow growth model in simple words, with a worked number example, before writing the formal version. Here is what that looks like for price elasticity of demand. A tea stall sells 100 cups a day at ₹10. It cuts the price to ₹9 and sells 120 cups. The price fell by 10% and the quantity rose by 20%, so elasticity is 20 ÷ (−10) = −2. Demand is elastic: the percentage rise in cups is bigger than the percentage fall in price. Revenue confirms it: ₹1,000 before, ₹1,080 after. Only now is the formula worth writing down. If a class only copies derivations from the board, you are paying for something your textbook already does.
2. Exam-ready answer writing. DU papers reward answers with structure: a clear definition, a labelled diagram where one fits, the logic step by step, and a short conclusion. Writing within the time limit is a skill, and it improves only with practice and feedback. Good coaching gives you timed questions, checks your answers and shows you what a full-marks answer looks like.
3. Steady practice with numericals. Statistics, Mathematical Methods and Econometrics are scoring subjects only if you solve problems regularly. Look for practice sets that move from easy to hard, and for teachers who go through your mistakes, not only the final answers.
4. Regular tests and honest feedback. A test every week or two shows you what you do not know while there is still time to fix it. Past papers show how questions are really framed, and solving several years of them is one of the best ways to prepare.
5. Notes that match the current syllabus. Notes should be clear, current and organised unit by unit, so that you spend your time understanding the subject, not hunting for material.
6. A link between the syllabus and the real world. Economics makes more sense when you see it in Indian examples: inflation and the RBI, the Union Budget, GST, labour markets, environmental policy. It also makes your answers stand out.
7. Mentorship, not only lectures. Doubts should be answered quickly, and someone should notice when you start falling behind. A student who feels free to ask a question learns faster than one who stays silent in a crowded room.
Questions to ask before you join any coaching class
Visit the institute, attend a trial class if you can, and ask these questions directly. A good institute will answer them without discomfort.
- Who teaches the batch, and what is their academic background?
- How large is the batch? In a room of eighty, your doubts will not be answered.
- Do I get notes and practice sets, and are doubt sessions included?
- Does the course follow the current DU syllabus and cover every unit of the semester?
- Is there a regular test series, and are the answers checked and discussed?
- Can I attend a trial class before I pay?
- Is there an online option if I miss a class or live far away?
- What is the refund policy, and is it written down?
Be careful with any institute that promises a particular rank or marks. Nobody can honestly promise that. Look at the teaching, the clarity of the policies and the experience of past students instead.
How we teach at PMG Classes
PMG Classes is an economics institute near GTB Nagar Metro station, built around one rule: explain the idea in simple language first, then build up to the formal model. We work through each derivation step by step, use worked examples, and train students to write structured, exam-ready answers. Classes run offline at our institute and online, so you can learn in the way that suits your schedule. [Add: batch size, class timings and usual batch duration.]
Our approach has four parts. Concept first: every topic starts with the idea in plain words and a small numerical example, then moves to the graph, the algebra and the exam answer. Practice and assessment: regular problem-solving and tests show you your strengths and weaknesses, so you can fix the weak spots early. Notes and past papers: students get personalised notes, and our site has a past papers page to practise from. Mentorship: we follow each student’s progress and keep them on track through the semester.
Programmes at PMG Classes
| Programme | Who it is for | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Economics (Hons.), Semesters I to VI | B.A. (Hons.) Economics students at Delhi University | Economics (Hons.) |
| M.A. Economics Entrance | Students preparing for M.A. Economics entrance exams such as CUET-MA | M.A. Economics Entrance |
| B.A. (Prog.) Economics, Major | B.A. Programme students taking Economics as a major | Economics Major |
| B.A. (Prog.) Economics, Minor | B.A. Programme students taking Economics as a minor | Economics Minor |
Semester-wise pages are here: Semester I, Semester II, Semester III, Semester IV, Semester V and Semester VI. We also guide B.Com (Hons.) students who need support in economics, and students planning their M.A. entrance can start that preparation with the same teachers. See our page on the best coaching for DU M.A. Economics for more detail.
See how we teach before you decide. Watch our classes on the PMG Classes YouTube channel and the demo videos on our website, or register for a live trial class. You can also join our Economics (Hons.) WhatsApp group for updates.
Results and student stories
Students who prepared with PMG Classes have shared that they secured admission to the Delhi School of Economics, JNU and IGIDR, and that they also cleared IIT JAM 2024, after preparing for the CUET-MA Economics entrance and their semester exams with PMG Sir. They describe the same things: breaking hard derivations into simple steps, regular timed practice, and personal attention. You can read their full words on our testimonials page.
Results depend on each student’s effort and starting point, so no institute can promise a particular rank. What we offer is clear teaching, regular practice and steady mentorship.
Why GTB Nagar is a good place to study economics
GTB Nagar sits right next to North Campus and is one of the best-connected spots for DU students. It is on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, one stop from Vishwavidyalaya and one from Model Town, so students from North Campus colleges can reach us in minutes. Kamla Nagar and the surrounding student areas are a short ride away, and many students live in nearby PGs and hostels. That means you can attend class before or after college without a long commute.
If you live farther away, or outside Delhi, our online classes let you learn from home with the same teaching approach. [Add: full address and the nearest metro gate or landmark.]
Frequently asked questions
Is coaching necessary for Economics Honours at DU?
Not for everyone. But if you find Micro, Macro, Statistics or Econometrics hard to follow in lectures, or your internal marks are not where you want them, extra guidance can save a lot of time and stress.
Which subjects do students most often need help with?
Mathematical Methods, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. These involve both theory and numericals, so they benefit most from step-by-step teaching.
Do you teach online or offline?
Both. Offline classes run at our institute near GTB Nagar Metro station, and online classes are available for students who live far away or prefer to learn from home.
Which programmes and semesters do you cover?
Economics (Hons.) Semesters I to VI, M.A. Economics entrance preparation, and B.A. (Prog.) Economics as a major or a minor. We also guide B.Com (Hons.) students in economics. Each programme has its own page on pmgclasses.com.
Can I attend a trial class before joining?
Yes. You can register for a live trial class, watch the demo videos on our website, or see our classes on YouTube. [Confirm: trial class timings and rules.]
Do you provide notes and past papers?
Students get personalised notes, and our past papers page has papers to practice from.
Do you prepare students for M.A. Economics entrance exams?
Yes. Our M.A. entrance course covers exams such as CUET-MA Economics. Students from our classes have shared admissions to the Delhi School of Economics, JNU and IGIDR. See the M.A. Economics Entrance page for details.
How do I register?
Fill in the registration form, or call or WhatsApp us on 9899312641 and we will guide you.
What is your refund policy?
It is written on our Refund Policy page. Please read it before you enrol.
How can I contact PMG Classes?
Call or WhatsApp 9899312641, or write to manojgargeco@gmail.com. The details are also in the next section.