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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

Exam Particulars Exam Statistics
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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BA students at Modern College primarily have access to the MahaDBT state scholarship portal schemes. Eligible students can apply for the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship or Freeship plans if they belong to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, or SBC. For general, EWS, or open-categ

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Eligibility is open to any candidate who has successfully completed their high school education. Applicants must have passed their Class 12 examination from a recognised national or state board. The college accepts students from all academic backgrounds including, Arts, Science, and Commerce, as lon

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The value of a BA from Modern College depends on a student's individual academic and career goals. The institution holds an 'Empowered Autonomous Status' from Savitribai Phule Pune University, allowing it to design its own curriculum and manage evaluations independently.

The syllabus aligns with the

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Modern College offers 10 specialisation in its courses such as Economics, Geography, Psychology, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music, and languages like Marathi, Hindi and German. In the overall Modern College BA specialisations, Psychology is one of the Highly competitive major wh

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Answered 7 hours ago

Yes, students from CBSE, ICSE or other state boards outside Maharashtra can apply. Their admission will remain provisional until they submit a valid migration certificate and fulfill the basic eligibility rules stated by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

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Al Kashaf

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The Psychology specialisation at Modern College fills up the fastest. Because it has high demand and only 48 seats, top-ranking students quickly take all the spots during the very first admission rounds.

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The official Modern College BA Cutoff and merit list for the 2026 have not been released on the portal. While the cutoff for the Science stream were released in early June, the BA merit lists are expected to be uploaded on the official admission portal Vriddhionline soon. Candidates should keep chec

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Answered 7 hours ago

If a candidate fails to submit the Modern College BA online merit form before the deadline, they will not be included in the regular seat allotment rounds. However, if any vacancies remain after the completion of the standard lists, the college may conduct an offline counselling round at the campus.

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Answered 8 hours ago

The Modern College online merit registration portal generally opens in May, shortly after the release of the class 12 board exam results. The subsequent release of merit lists and final online fee payments take place throughout the month of June.

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Al Kashaf

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Yes. The total fee charged at the time of admission includes multiple non-tuition components. When you pay online, your fee breakdown will include:

  • One-Time & mandatory Fees: laboratory fees (if choosing subjects like Geography or Psychology), Library deposits, gymkhana fees, and student insurance.
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Yes. Since Modern College is an affiliated college with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), it offers fee concessions, relaxations, and financial aid to eligible students through standard government pathways:

  • Category Concessions: Great tuition fee waivers for SC, ST, NT, VJNT, OBC, and SBC stud

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For the Modern College BA programme, completing an internship is mandatory to collect compulsory credit points. Students will get 1.5 credits per semester for the internship, which contributes 3 compulsory credits during the final year.

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Yes, but placements for the BA course are limited. Modern College has a placement cell, but it mostly focuses on professional courses like BCA, BBA, and BSc. For BA students, jobs are average; generally local businesses, BPOs, and companies like TCS or Wipro hire them for various roles. Because of t

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Yes. Modern College is a government-aided and private institute known for its highly affordable fee structure compared to other private universities. While exact figures vary slightly based on aided vs. unaided divisions and specialisations, the fees remain budget-friendly for its BA courses.

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Yes. The official eligibility criteria for Modern College BA admission only require candidates to complete their Class 12 examination from a recognised board in any stream. Since admission is based on candidates Class 12 merit percentage, candidates who have 50% marks in their Class 12 can apply for

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UPES Dehradun BA tuition fees is INR 6.95 Lacs - INR 7.77 lakh. UPES fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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UPES BA LLB tuition fees is INR 23.8 lakh. UPES fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Christ University BA LLB tuition fees is INR 12.99 Lacs - INR 15.66  lakh. Christ University fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of paymnet due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Yes doing BA in Political Science at Madras Christian College in Chennai is an excellent idea. It is one of the premier liberal arts institutions in India. It is regarded for its rich legacy, stellar faculty & vibrant campus life.

The curriculum is valued by students preparing for the UPSC (Civil Ser

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Amity University Mohali distinguishes its BA LLB programme through a hyper-modern, tech-driven infrastructure and campus. Unlike traditional law colleges, this university emphasises corporate global networking and interdisciplinary research projects. The curriculum is designed to match the fast-chan

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Rashmi Karan

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Amity University Mohali BA LLB curriculum balances humanities and core legal studies perfectly. The first few semesters focus heavily on subjects like political science, sociology, and history. Gradually, the syllabus shifts toward deep legal topics like contracts, torts, and constitutional law.

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Rashmi Karan

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Amity University Mohali offers advanced elective tracks within the BA LLB curriculum during the final semesters. Students can study specialised streams like Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate Law, and International Trade Law. Other options include Cyber Laws, Environmental Law, Alternative Disp

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Rashmi Karan

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No mention of an offline mode of application has been mentioned by Amity University Bangalore for BA.LLB admission. Registration on admission microsite has been mentioned as a required action for applying to any course. Thus, candidates should assume that they cannot apply for BA.LLB in offline mode

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Amity University Bangalore offers concessions in both eligibility criteria and tuition fees for sponsored category candidates. Decision on whether a candidate qualifie for sponsored category will be taken by admission committee. This decision can change during selection process and if done, candidat

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 days ago

Application fees for all courses at Amity University Bangalore is INR 1,500. This application fees must be paid after candidates complete their admission forms. This fees is non refundable under all circumstances.

Thus, candidates should carefully fill their BA.LLB admission form.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, candidates who choose to cancel their Amity University Bangalore admission into BA.LLB course will be refunded fees paid by them. Refunds are granted based on Amity University's refund policy which itself is based on UGC norms. This means candidates cancelling admissions within 30 days of cours

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Saurabh Khanduri

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In 2026, Amity University Bangalore BA.LLB course fees stands at INR 5.15 lakh. This fees will be charged in five installments of equal cost which are INR 1.03 Lacs each. A portion of this fees will be charged as admission fees to confirm BA.LLB seat.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, candidates can apply at Amity University Bangalore for admission before Class 12 board exam results are announced.

Candidates are admitted on provisional basis in such instances with October 31st of admission year being the deadline for submitting final scorecard of Class 12th. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Copies of below documents will be required during Amity Bangalore BA.LLB admission:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • ID and address proof
  • Transfer/ Migration certificate

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, Amity University Bangalore BA.LLB admission is still open for academic year 2026. Candidates who have received their Class 12 board exams can apply from admission microsite of Amity Bangalore. No entrance exams are mandatory for admission.

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