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BA course fees in India vary depending upon the different colleges and various course specializations like History, Economics, English, Philosophy, Psychology, etc. Although many BA colleges provide scholarships and other financial aids to needed students for admission.

Students can go through the below article to know the BA course fees in different government and private colleges in India. Knowing BA course fees can help students finding affordable or more suitable BA courses based on their personal preferences.

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BA Course Fee Structure in India

The fee strusture for BA courses in government and private colleges of India vary depending upon the college, its admission policy, seats availability, additional facilities, and other factors. Students pursuing BA courses in colleges of India may have additional expenses related to hostel accomodations, travel fares, assigned course books, extra classes, and other personalized reasons. While most government BA colleges are cheaper and easily affordable, private BA colleges may charge little extra for its better infrastructure facilities. 

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BA Course Fees in Best Colleges

The BA course fees are lower in most government colleges of India as compared to private colleges who demand higher fees on the basis of better classroom accomodations and other facilities. Students can waiver off their course fees by a measurable amount by performing better in the entrance exams or on the basis of merit. Some of the best colleges in India also provide recession in fees for underpriviledged students. 

Students can check the following list for best government and private BA colleges in India along with their tuition fees annually.

BA Course Fees in Best Government Colleges

There are 3530+ government BA colleges in India. These colleges accept admissions based on class 12 merit or entrance exams if necessary. These colleges provide relatively affordable BA courses in various specializations such as History, Geography, Polity, Psychology, Hindi, English, etc.

Students can find the list of best government BA colleges in India in the below table along with their fee details.

Best BA Government Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (INR)

Hindu College, University of Delhi

INR 80,610

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

INR 60,810 – INR 76,470

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

INR 540

Miranda House, University of Delhi

INR 44,670 – INR 52,230

Gargi College, University of Delhi

INR 0 – INR 97,690

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

INR 38,920 – INR 50,450

MCC- Madras Christian College

INR 56,160

Ramjas College, University of Delhi

INR 44,720 – INR 55,840

Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.

BA Course Fees in Best Private Colleges

There are 8690+ private BA colleges in India. These private colleges promise better classroom facilities, additional resources and other accomodations for a relatively higher fee demand for the course. Private BA colleges accept admissions based on both merit and entrance exams as well, depending upon their admission policy.

Students can find the list of best private BA colleges in India in the below table along with their fee details.

Best BA Private Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (INR)

Amity University Noida

INR 1.62 Lakh – INR 13.2 Lakh

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

INR 23,360

Loyola College

INR 39,900 – INR 65,280

Mithibai College of Arts

INR 37,630

St. Joseph’s University

INR 90,000 – INR 3.65 Lakh

Mount Carmel College

INR 1.58 Lakh – INR 3.28 Lakh

Kristu Jayanti College

INR 1.9 Lakh – INR 2.65 Lakh

K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

INR 2,400

Stella Maris College

INR 75,000 – INR 1.22 Lakh

Christ University

INR 2 Lakh – INR 4.7 Lakh

Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.

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Low-cost BA Colleges in India

There are many government and private colleges in India that provide 3-year BA courses for students along with additional study resources in chaper course fees. Economically weaker students can take admission in these BA colleges and get quality courses, classroom teaching and other necessary learning in budget-friendly fees.

Students who are looking for best BA colleges in India providing courses in minimum fees for better affordability, can find the list below.

BA Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (INR)

Gargi College, University of Delhi

INR 0 – INR 97,690

Harsh Pati Singh Mahavidyalaya

INR 30 – INR 2,440

Chas College, Chas

INR 45 – INR 48

Khallikote University

INR 180 – INR 14,540

Royal Science College

INR 200

Darjeeling Government College

INR 300

SCS Autonomous College

INR 360 – INR 80,190

Ram Krishna College

INR 387

S. B. S. S. College, Begusarai

INR 387

Jagdish Nandan College

INR 387

Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.

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Top BA Colleges with Best ROI

There are many quality colleges in India that offer Bachelor of Arts courses in minimum course fees and provide relatively higher median salary package with best ROI. These colleges provide better investment options for students who wish to pay their education loans and receive higher median salary packages after completion of their courses. 

The following table shows a list if best BA colleges in India providing best ROI options.

BA Colleges in India

Total Tuition Fees (INR)

Median Salary Package

S. S. T. College of Arts and Commerce Placement

INR 24,840

INR 21.5 LPA

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Placement

INR 50,000 – INR 1.2 Lakh

INR 4.8 LPA – INR 13.2 LPA

Shiv Nadar University Placement

INR 10 Lakh

INR 12.08 LPA

Sri Aurobindo College Placement

INR 25,200 – INR 32,100

INR 12 LPA

Universal AI University Placement

INR 5.94 Lakh – INR 11.94 Lakh

INR 8 LPA – INR 10.42 LPA

Ashoka University Placement

INR 30.68 Lakh – INR 40.91 Lakh

INR 9.25 LPA – INR 10 LPA

Vasantdada Patil College Placement

INR 4,660

INR 10 LPA

Hindu College, University of Delhi Placement

INR 80,610

INR 9.5 LPA

KIIT School of Financial, Social and Human Sciences Placement

INR 7.68 Lakh

INR 9.5 LPA

Disclaimer: The information given in the above table is taken from external sources and may vary.

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Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers a variety of Bachelor of Arts (BA) courses under its undergraduate programmes, generally spanning 3 years (6 semesters). These include traditional and specialised arts options like BA in History, BA in Psychology, BA in Sociology, BA in Political Science,

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One can say that the application fee for the BA course at Adamas University is both merit and entrance based. Students can get admission after securing a good score in the AUAT examination. Also, if they have secured more than 80% in HSC, they can easily get admissions into the BA course.

 

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The application charges or the amount that students get charged after the application submission of BA course at Adamas University Kolkata is Rs. 1,000. Once this amount is completed, it can not be reversed in any circumstances. 

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Students can apply for the BA course at Adamas University, Kolkata now. As the admission portal is open. They can go to the website register for the course along with the entrance exam and can enroll in the course. 

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The name of the accepted entrance exam for admissions into BA course at Adamas University is the AUAT examination, which is an university-in-house entrance exam. Students should know that it is not important to pass the AUAT exam. But, they can also enroll directly if they have secured more than 80%

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The minimum eligibility requirement for admissions into BA course at Adamas University, Kolkata is students should have completed their Class 12 with a minimum scores of 50%. Also, to get selected students either should have secured more than 80% in Class 12 or decent scores in AUAT examination.  Ad

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Yes, Adamas University Kolkata does offer BA (Hons) course for a timing of four-years, divided into eight semesters. It is not compulsion for students to complete their four-year programme, they can take the exit from the course after completing three-year of education (as per the NEP).

 

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Answered 3 days ago

The BA Journalism course at Christ College of Science and Management are of four-year consisting of eight semesters based on CBCS. The course involves core courses, discipline specific electives, skill enhancement courses and ability enhancement courses.

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Raj Priya

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The different specialisations offered in BA programme at Christ College of Science and Management includes BA Journalism, BA Psychology, BA English and BVA. Students fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply to these courses.

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Raj Priya

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Candidates who have passed Class 12 with 40% or above can take admission in Christ College of Science and Management on merit basis.

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Raj Priya

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No, in order to pursue MCom at Christ College of Science and Management, one should have bachelors' degree in commerce. Someone from other discipline of graduation cannot take do Masters in commerce.

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Yes, you can get admission in BA at LPU with 75% in Class 12. The minimum percentage required for admission to this programme at the university ranges from 50%-60% typically. So, 75% is good score. However, seats are offered through a set selection process only. Getting good marks in Class 12 alone

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Yes, Candidates from any stream of graduation with an aggregate of at least 50% marks of all years are eligible for applying to the MBA programmes at Nagarjuna College of Management Studies. Students will be admitted based on their score in either MAT/KMAT/CMAT/ATMA.

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Raj Priya

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Personally I don't think so there are any career prospective of BA language but yes there are further more prospects of language course if you have the capacity to be enable in other countries in India I don't think so this is on that much hyped but yes in foreign countries it will be beneficial so

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It's okay if you scored 60% in boards you can still take admission in top colleges by scoring good marks in CUET so you can get into the good college of India 

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Devika soni

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Yes you can pursue PGDCA after doing a BA. Most PGDCA colleges only require you to have a graduation, whether it be BA, BSc, BCom, etc.  A few colleges might require an entrance score, while others prefer basic computer knowledge. (preferred not compulsory)

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Diya Nihalani

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When considering the BA in Media and Communication/ BA in Graphic Design and Digital Marketing at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) for 2026, the following factors are most imp. for interested students: 
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Indrani Tyagi

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Applications for the BA/ BA (Hons) courses at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) for the 2026–2027 academic session are now open. For BA course, a CUET UG/ MICAT Test may be used instead of the standard MET; always check the latest requirements on the Manipal Course Page.

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As of now, the BA admission at Manipal Institute of Communication is open. Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply for the course. MICAT/ CUET UG scores, then a PI are the only factor for admission to the BA course at MIC. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon

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Vishakha

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For the 2026–2027 AY, the tuition charges for the BA at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) is approximately 3.9L - 7.1L for the general category. Thus figure is indicative and subject to final confirmation by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at the time of enrollement. 

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Indrani Kumar

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No, only the students who are enrolled in the Science courses like BSc or BS. Students who are going to take admission in Arts and commerce course are not eligible to apply for INSPIRE scholarship 2026.

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The total tuition fees is INR 60,000 - INR 1.5 Lacs at College of Communication, Culture & Media, MGM University. Aspirants need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat in the college. The fee ranges include fees for all the BA specialisations.

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SCMC Pune selects candidates for admission to BA in Mass Communication based on SET scores. Aspirants do need to also pass the personal interview round conducted by the college for final selection. Candidates who pass both the selection rounds are only offered seat in BA programme of SCMC Pune.

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Nishtha Shukla

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The total tuition fees is INR 13.8 lakh for BA in Mass Communication at SCMC Pune. Aspirants also need to pay a refundable institute deposit of INR 20,000. Candidates who are selected for admission need to pay the fees to confirm their seat in the college.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Yes, the candidates who are applying for BA LLB courses at IMS Law College in offline mode are charged a higher application fees. The application fees for offline applications is INR 1,050. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The top employers where the MS-BA graduates of UIC Chicago are: 

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You'll find many Language course options in the BA field. Foreign languages like German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, or English. Or Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit, etc.

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Sreetama Shrivastava

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Almost every Delhi University college offers BA courses in different specializations. Some of them are here. Take a look

Top DU Colleges for BACourse Fees
Hindu CollegeINR 86,010
Hansraj College INR 540
Miranda HouseINR 19,010 - 19,090
Kirori Mal CollegeINR 46,550 - 50,450
St. Stephen's CollegeINR 1.42 Lakh
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma CollegeINR 540
Sri Venkateswara CollegeINR 65,560
Lady Shri Ram College for WomenINR 68,520 - 83,520
Deshbandhu CollegeINR 2,340
Daulat Ram CollegeINR 95,250 - 1.04 Lakh

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You'll find more than 200 colleges abroad for the BA International Relations course. Some of the top options among them are here. Take a look

BA in International Relations Colleges AbroadFees
University of TorontoINR 41.67 Lakh
King's College LondonINR 32.92 Lakh
University of WroclawINR 3.95 Lakh
The University of SydneyINR 30 Lakh
The University of British ColumbiaINR 32 Lakh
University of South DakotaINR 11.68 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official sites of the colleges.

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