B.A. in Humanities 

at Presidency College, Hebbal

The first stage of Presidency College BA admissions is application submission. The aspirants must apply for the programme by following the below mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the institute and download the application form.

2. Fill out the form, attach the required documents, and submit it to the admission office.

3. Pay the application fees at the office.

Presidency College has not yet released the placement data for the BA programme. However, student reviews present on Shiksha suggest that the college provides ample placement opportunities. However, the conversion depends on the students. Moreover, as per the official website of the institute, a total of 2204 students were placed in 2023. Moreover, the institute witnessed participation of 270+ companies.

Candidates willing to apply for BA courses at Presidency College must first check the eligibility requirements. As per the eligibility criteria, a candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board of India. It is important to note that failure to fulfill can lead to rejection during the application stage. 

The induction of students for Presidency College BA courses is conducted on two parameters, which are marks scored in the qualifying examination and students performance in the interview process. Students who wish to prepare for the interview process must revise the basic concepts of Arts field. Other than academics, the interviwers also tests students' interpersonal skills. Listed below are some of the common questions asked during PIs:

• Tell me about yourself
• Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership
• Describe a time when you had to overcome hardship
• What have you done to improve your skills and knowledge in the last year?

To know more, check out this blog on PI Preparation.

Once the Presidency College application portal is closed, the admissions committee begins with the selection process. Firstly, the committee screens the applications and sends out PI invites. Those who receive the invite must appear for the interview round. In this round, students are evaluated based on various parameters such as knowledge about fields, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, etc.

Presidency College Bangalore is a renowned college recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC with a grade of A+. The College offers at the UG and PG levels in the fields of Business & Management Studies, IT & Software and Accounting & Commerce, among others. The placement rate recorded during placement drive 2024 for MBA,  MCA and BCom (EVE) programs was 100%. To conclude, Presidency College is a good option to be pursued. 

Candidates are selected for admission to UG programmes based on their merit and performance in telephonic interview round. Once selected, aspirants have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. Below are the documents required for UG admission at Presidency College:

• Class 10/ SSLC/ ICSE/ CBSE pass certificates with date of birth proof
• PUC or equivalent marks card
• Transfer Certificate from the school/ college last attended
• Conduct Certificate from the school/ college last attended
• Migration Certificate in the case of students who have passed exams other than Karnataka PU exam
• Address proof (the latest telephone bill/ gas connection bill)
• 6 passport-size photographs

Presidency College offers admission to UG courses is based on interview round. For MBA and MCA programmes, candidates need to qualify KMAT followed by personal interview round. Selected candidates are enrolled on payment of fee. Aspirants also need to submit original certificates at the time of admission.

Presidency College conducts a written aptitude test to shortlist candidates for admission to PG programmes. The college also accepts KMAT/ Karnataka PGCET for MBA and MCA programmes. Selected candidates have to further go through an interview session scheduled by respective programme counsellors. Once the selection process is over, aspirants have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the college.

Yes, at Presidency College, students who are officially purusing a programme from the institute are offered comprehensive hostel facilities. The institute offers hostels to both male and female students. Those who are willing to live on campus premises can opt for the hostel facilities. Many student reviews on Shiksha suggest that the facilities provided in the hostels are good.

Moreover, the hostel also has a mess. As per the official website, the North Indian & South Indian menus is prepared and served on alternate days to cater to students from diverse backgrounds. As per official sources, the hostel fees amount to INR 1.25 Lacs per year. Students must note that this fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.