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Bachelor of Arts or BA courses are interdisciplinary and are available in multiple specialisations. Candidates can pursue BA courses right after class 12th or even after graduation. It is an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course awarded to aspirants in the field of Arts related to Humanities or Social Science. Candidates study different subjects like Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, History and many others. BA syllabus is designed such that it helps candidates to understand different concepts and topics related to the field of arts.  

BA Course: Highlights

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BA Level of Course Undergraduate
BA Course Duration 3 Years
BA Course Eligibility Criteria Class 12th pass with minimum 50 % marks
BA CourseAdmission Process Entrance based
BA Course Examination Types Semester wise

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Types of BA Courses

BA is a three-year Arts course which consists of around six semesters of six months duration. In the first and second semesters of the BA programme, candidates are taught Core Courses, General Elective Courses and Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses. In the third and fourth semesters, Core Courses, General Electives and Skill Enhancement Courses are taught while in the fifth and sixth semesters, Core courses and Discipline Specific Elective Courses are taught. In this article, we will discuss in detail the BA subjects, syllabus, and specialisations in or to develop an understanding of BA courses. 

Popular BA Courses 

BA courses are taught in different modes. Some of the courses are full-time or regular courses, while some are taught in part-time mode. Some BA programmes are taught as degrees while many courses are taught as diploma or certificate courses. Here we will shed light on different types and modes of BA courses:  

BA Degree Courses 

BA is a full-time regular course of usually three years duration. The course is divided into six semesters. The courses and syllabus in all six semesters of BA comprises subjects of different courses like Core Courses, General Elective Courses, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses and Discipline Specific Elective Courses. There are more than 14000 BA Colleges in India.  

Distance BA Courses 

Distance Bachelor of Arts course is a three to six years duration degree course. The course aims to provide detailed knowledge about the subjects for students who are unable to study the regular degree course due to any reasons such as financial or time management issues. Some of the popular colleges for the Distance BA programme are IGNOU, Karnataka State Open University and many more. The syllabus of Distance BA is almost similar to the regular BA course. There are around 140 Distance BA colleges in India.

Part-Time BA Courses 

Part-time BA degree courses are also available. Candidates can also pursue part-time BA courses. There are many colleges and institutes which allow students to work and study at the same time. Part-time BA courses are best suited for such candidates. 

Online BA Courses 

There are a number of websites that offer online BA courses to candidates. These courses are flexible and can be pursued as per the time, need and availability of candidates. There is no age limit for the entrance exam of this course. These courses can be pursued from any distance and any part of the country.  

BA Subjects and Syllabus 

Courses in BA may vary in different colleges and universities but the basic subjects are similar. Here is a list of BA core and elective subjects that are part of the BA syllabus. 

BA Core Courses

The list of core courses in the Bachelor of Arts are listed below in the table: 

BA Syllabus: Core Subjects 

Agricultural Development in India 

Foundation Course in Hindi 

Government & Politics in India 

Religions of the World 

Economic Development 

Understanding Prose and Poetry 

Political Ideas and Ideologies 

Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences 

Administrative Theory 

Indian Economic Development: Issues and Perspectives 

Foundation Course in English 

History of Urdu Literature and Language 

Social Problems in India 

Indian Philosophy 

BA Elective Courses 

The elective courses in the Bachelor of Arts degree programme are listed below: 

BA Syllabus: Core Subjects 

Ability Enhancement Course 

Ethics In Public Domain 

Philosophy of mind 

Urban Geography 

Global Politics 

Contemporary Literature 

Public Policy and Administration in India 

Public Policy and Administration in India 

Communication and Development 

Introductory Econometrics 

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Popular B.A (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India

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Popular B.A (Bachelor of Arts) Specializations

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