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Government Arts College, Bangalore B.A. Courses and Fees 2025

Sampangirama Nagar, Bangalore

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Estd. 1927

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Government Arts College, Bangalore B.A. Eligibility and Highlights 2025

The Government Arts College, Bangalore offers a B.A. course at the UG level. Candidates need to complete this course in 3 years to gain the degree or pass certificate. The aspirants of this course offered by Government Arts College, Bangalore must meet the prescribed eligibility and selection criteria. Mentioned below are the entry requirements:

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Q: What are the subjects taught in BA?

The core subjects are usually the same. Though the electives differ. Some of the major ones taught are - English, History, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, Social work, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Studies, and more. Bachelor of Arts is a 3 year program. It can be pursued full-time, part-time, or through distance learning.

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Q: What are the courses that Government Arts College, Bangalore offers?

Government Arts College, Bangalore has courses such as M.A., B.A., BBA, B.Com, M.Com which are primarily in the stream of Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Commerce. Government Arts College, Bangalore has specializations such as M.A. specializations in English.

Q: What is the overall intake at Government Arts College, Bangalore for all courses together?

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Arts College, Bangalore goes up to 490.

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B.A. (History, Political Science, Geography)

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B.A. (History, Economics, Optional English)

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B.A. (Optional English, Political Science, Journalism)

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B.A. (History, Geography, Tourism)

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B.A. (Economics, Political Science, Sociology)

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Q: What is the eligibility to get admission in Government Arts College, Bangalore for UG/PG courses?

Government Arts College, Bangalore has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidates must have passed with mentioned marks in the cognate subject at the bachelors degree and 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects from any recognized university.
B.A.	Candidates passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board are eligible to apply.
BBA	Candidates passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board are eligible to apply.
B.Com	Candidates passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board are eligible to apply.
M.Com	Candidate must have B.Com/B.B.M or equivalent with mentioned marks in the aggregate in commerce subjects from any recognized university.

B.A. (History, Economics, Geography)

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B.A. (History, Economics, Political Science)

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B.A. (History, Economics, Sociology)

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B.A. (History, Economics, Optional Kannada)

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A. in English at Government Arts College, Bangalore.

Answered 11 months ago

The academic year 2024–25 at Government Arts College, Bangalore delivers a 2-year Master of Arts program in English featuring 30 available positions. Candidates need a minimum of 50% graduation average to enroll at the college for general students. The college should serve as the primary source for

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for M.A. in History at Government Arts College, Bangalore.

Answered a year ago

Hello greetings!

GAC offers a 2 years M.A. in History course at the PG level. To get admitted to GAC M.A. in History course, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 50.0% in graduation. Candidate must have passed with mentioned marks in the cognate subject at the bachelors degree and 40% marks

Manish Jaiswal

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Which courses does Government Arts College, Bangalore offer?

Answered a year ago

Government Arts College, Bangalore provides programmes including B.A, BBA, B.Com, M.A, M.Com in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

How is the infrastructure at Government Arts College, Bangalore? What are the facilities available for students?

Answered 2 years ago

College provides good facilities and infrastructure such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campusto the students.

Atul Mishra

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