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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.)
 at 
DGC 
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.)
 at 
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) - Batch of 2022
Offered by Darjeeling Government College
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Innovative learning with boundless opportunities.
Placements: 70% of students got placed. The highest package was 15 LPA to 80 LPA. The lowest package was 1 LPA. The average package was 5 LPA to 10 LPA. Tata Consultancy Services, Accenture, Times of India, and All India Radio were recruiting companies. Roles offered were journalism, digital marketing, civil services, human resources and event management, social work, teaching, and creative fields.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure and the facilities at Darjeeling Government College were of exceptional quality and designed to provide students with a world wide learning environment. Library was well-stocked with academic and research materials. Hostels were good and focused on hygiene. Mess food quality was reasonably good.
Faculty: Teachers were very good with strong communication skills and empathy. The curriculum was more industry-response and gave students employment-ready skills and upbeat work ethics. Semester exams were quite hard but you need to work hard. Minimum 33% was the pass percentage on each paper.
Other: I chose this course as it allows for exploration of diverse disciplines and builds transferable skills. Clubs and organisations like student council, debate club, interdepartment competition, sports, and gym were there.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025Read More
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Darjeeling Government College
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Choose right college for a good future.
Placements: 86 students are in our course. The top roles offered in our course is teaching because in our course the main aim is to be teacher professor.
Infrastructure: We do have our library and it's so easy to learn and save our money from buying all of the books. Our college have volleyball play ground and boys and girls both can to play.
Faculty: Our professors are professional and knowledgeable, they always teach us good things and they're very helpful. They do all of as they can to reach us. Semester exams are very hard to pass.
Other: I choose this course because I am good at this as compared to others. It helped me to learn basic things about my culture and career.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024Read More
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Darjeeling Government College
4.6
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Our college review is very good and it's the best college for studying.
Placements: The percent of students is a minimum of 60 percent to get the admission. There were no packages. Soft skills companies are recruiting. Above 80 percent of students got internships from our college that are based on your hard work and your progress, which you have to show in your college.
Infrastructure: There is Wi-Fi in our college to use for the department, and there are labs for the department to practice in, and we have a big classroom and a big library full of books. We have a medical team to take care of sick people or students. And there is a canteen with good food.
Faculty: The teachers are very helpful to the students and well-qualified teachers who have done Ph.D.s in their subject. The teaching quality is very good, and we have supportive teachers who are always helping for the exam. The teachers teach us well to prepare for the exams.
Other: Our batch is talented, and we are the 5th-semester students, so we have to lead our journeys. The improvement we need of the space in our classes and the timing We have extracurricular activities like NCC, NSS, unions, etc.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024Read More
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Darjeeling Government College
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It has the best Geography department of West Bengal.
Placements: It is a government college that provides general courses so there are no placements. The college makes students prepare for further future studies. Professors are too good and very knowledgeable. They share the best experience with us regarding our future. General courses don't have placements.
Infrastructure: The college is excellent with heritage infrastructure. The Geography department is a perfect department all over West Bengal. Hostels are average and they provide average food. There is no Wi-Fi connection. The college has a smart class, library, and individual departmental computer lab.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are greatly knowledgeable and perfect. The course makes students best for the upcoming future. Semester exams are tough and are conducted by NBU. The cut-off marks are high. Teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. They guide us extremely to become perfect.
Other: I chose this college because Darjeeling Government College has the best Geography department with the best professors.
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2022Read More
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) - Batch of 2021
Offered by Darjeeling Government College
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I am satisfied with its good knowledge, placements, and memories.
Placements: There are around 50-60 students in the English honors batch. The package offered in our course is excellent. Around 99% of students get internships from our course to good companies. Good roles are offered in our course. Most of the students who get above good percentage and get internships to work until companies.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities are excellent like free Wi-Fi, computer classes, library, laboratories, and the best classroom. The quality of canteen, medical facilities are also good. There are also given a discount in the canteen, and also yearly sports are held in our college.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, knowledgeable, and well qualified. Semester exams are difficult for this year to get a good percentage because of this covid-19. But teachers tried their best in online classes.
Other: I opted for this English honors, because I wanted to become a good teacher like them in the future. I want to full fill my dream. That's why I took this course.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2021Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Are there any specializations offered by Darjeeling Government College?
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Darjeeling Government College is a good institution for M.Sc, M.A, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Darjeeling Government College are Botany, Physics.
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Q:   What is the Scope of Humanities and Social Science courses?
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Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Q:   Which courses does Darjeeling Government College offer?
A: 
Darjeeling Government College provides programmes including M.Sc, M.A, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc. in streams such as Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Botany, Physics.
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Q:   What is the fee range for the courses offered at Darjeeling Government College?
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The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Darjeeling Government College is approximately INR 300 - INR 1320.
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Q:   Can Darjeeling Government College be considered a good college?
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Darjeeling Government College is a renowned institution offering M.Sc, M.A, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. Darjeeling Government College boasts an impressive review rating of 4.2 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 4.25 for Campus Life, 3.55 for Placements, 4.4 for Faculty, and 4.3 for Infrastructure.
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    Nov 3 - 26, 2025
    CBSE 12th-Release of CBSE Class 12 exam Date Sheet 2026Tentative
    Jan 1 - Feb 14, 2026
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    Feb 12 - 27, 2026
    WBCHSE-Conduct of West Bengal 12th Sem 4 exams 2026

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    Q:   Does Darjeeling Government College has good and experienced faculty?
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    According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Darjeeling Government College have rating of 4.4. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.
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    Q:   What are elective subjects?
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    Elective subjects are subjects that are part of a course curriculum that do not cover the core concepts related to the course. These subjects are usually choice-based. These subjects are related to the core subjects or the career path one can pursue after completing the course. 

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    Q:   Are Humanities subjects more theoretical or practical?
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    In Humanities and Social Science subjects,  there are more theoretical aspects that need to be learned and analysed. Simply the reason why there are higher studies and students can do research work through programmes such as Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

    Humanities courses use interpretive approaches in which critical thinking is used to consider various ideas/ideologies. It also focuses on providing insight into themes such as the human condition and ethics. Students who pursue humanities classes after the 12th grade get in-depth knowledge of numerous areas of society such as historical events, human behavior, and the relationships between various groups.

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    Answered 8 months ago

    There isn't a Sociology Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours program offered at Darjeeling Government College. Nonetheless, the college offers a general sociology B.A. course.

    Other educational options for students in the Darjeeling district who wish to pursue a B.A. with honors in sociology include:
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    Answered 7 years ago

    For admission in this course, you need to have passed 10+2 from a recognized university.

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