Commerce, Economics, Civics (CEC)
The CEC stream combines commerce education with civic studies, creating leaders for public policy, governance, and social entrepreneurship. Develop expertise in economic systems, legal frameworks, and societal development.
Public service aspirants choose CEC
Average starting salary range
Career pathways available
Emerging Career Pathways
Explore careers in public service, policy-making, and social development
Civil Services (IAS/IPS)
₹12-25+ LPA
Policy Analyst
₹8-18 LPA
International Relations
₹9-20 LPA
Corporate Lawyer
₹10-30 LPA
Social Entrepreneur
₹Varies
Public Administrator
₹8-15 LPA
Higher Education Options
BA (Hons) Pol Science
Undergraduate degree in political science and governance
LLB (Law)
Bachelor of Laws program
MPA
Master of Public Administration
MA Economics
Advanced economics with policy focus
PG Diploma IR
International Relations postgraduate program
MSW
Master of Social Work
MBA Public Policy
Management in public sector organizations
PhD Civics
Doctoral research in civic systems
Key Entrance Exams
UPSC CSE
Union Public Service Commission - Civil Services Examination
Top Participating Institutes
CLAT
Common Law Admission Test for National Law Universities
Top Participating Institutes
IPMAT
Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test for 5-year MBA at IIMs
Top Participating Institutes
CMA
Cost and Management Accountancy conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India