B.A.(Hons.) in Sanskrit 

at BN College Patna, Patna

No, direct admission to the BA course at BN College is not possible. As the college is affiliated with Patna University, BA seats at the college are allocated to eligible candidates through the counselling process conducted by the university. This university-level counselling is based on the Class 12 merit of the applicants. Aspirants must participate in various rounds of the counselling process. Additionally, they must also fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria for admission.

For BA course admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Aspiarnts should pass Class 12 from any recognised state/national board with minimum 50% aggregate. The admission criteria for the course is based on Patna University Common Entrance Test.  The entrance exam is conducted in offline mode i.e. pen and paper test. The state-level entrance exam duration of PUCET 2020 is for two hours. There are 30 departments in the university and has 10 colleges affiliated to the university.

For admission to the BA course at Bihar National College, Patna University, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The selection criteria for this course are entrance-based and candidates must pass graduation from any recognised state/national board with a minimum 50% aggregate. Candidates who have not completed graduation are not eligible for admission.

Bachelor of Arts is one of the most sought-after courses in India. BA course is usually provided under the Arts & Humanities streams and can be completed in 3 years. Students can also check the list of reasons below to pursue BA course from Bihar National College, Patna University:

•  It is one of the popular options for candidates who have pursued Class 12 in the Arts stream. They often choose their specialisation in BA based on their performance in various subjects of Class 12.
• A degree in Arts opens up various avenues and career opportunities for which a degree might be essential. The exposure to different perspectives and subjects will help the students expand their knowledge in different fields.
• The course curriculum in many BA specializations is theoretical,  which can be suitable for candidates who have good critical and analytical skills. A student will also develop their communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• A candidate who has completed a BA course can easily expect an average annual income between INR 3 LPA and INR 9 LPA.

Candidates willing to take admission at BN College for BA (Hons) must fulfill the preset eligibility criteria. Aspirants must have passed Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board. They must also possess the documents supporting their eligibility at the time of admission.

The fee structure for Bihar National College (BN College) in Patna University is low. 

 The annual fee for B.Sc. and B.A. is less than INR5,000. 

Here are some other courses and fees at BN College: 

B.Ed: INR6,081 for a two-year program

MBA: INR54,100 for the 2021–2023 academic year

BSc in agriculture: INR50,000–INR150,000 per year

Out of 849 UG (3-year) graduates 3 were placed successfully during the 2023 drive. Earlier, 5 out of 858 students were placed. The table below showcases the BN College Patna placement trends in terms of students placed:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

B.N. College, Patna University is an average option for students. It's considered one of the best colleges for undergraduate (UG) studies in Bihar. However, the college has few placements and internship opportunities. Students must also arrange their own internships. 

Placements: The college doesn't have a placement cell, and companies don't recruit students. 

Faculty: Some say the faculty members are good. However, a NAAC report cited that many faculty members are involved in political activities that affect the college's academic work. 

Course curriculum: The college follows the syllabus of Patna University, which is considered the best in Bihar. The college has annual exams with 500 marks each year. 

Admission: To get admission to BA at B.N. College, students must pass Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate. For SC/ST category students, the minimum aggregate is 45%. 

To get into BN College Patna University for a BSc course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. BN College Patna University offers full-time BSc courses of three years' duration. Students can get into this course based on a valid Patna University Entrance Exam score. Apart from the selection criteria, students must pass Class 12 (common eligibility). 

The BN College Patna the highest package has not been released on the official website. However, the median package for UG courses is available in the NIRF report. Take a look at the table below to know the Bihar National College Patna placement package 2023: