Humanities & Social Sciences

A BSc in Hospitality course will give you a scientific approach (for e.g. looking at equipment, statistics, trends, etc.) whereas a BA will give more creative approach (for e.g. creating a memorable experience). However they are both equivalent degrees. Additionally, most degrees in hotel management and catering are BA's.

Patna University conducts BA admissions through the Class 12 exams. To gain admission into the programme candidates are required to have a minimum aggregate of 45% in the Class 12 exams. Only factor necessary for admission are the Class 12 score There are no screening rounds for admission in Patna University BA. Therefore, candidates should focus on giving their best during their Class 12 board exams to secure admission into the programme.

Emerson College's MA in public relations program teaches you how to promote values and beliefs of your audience while analyzing, communicating with and gaining valuable insight into communities, cultures, institutions and lifestyles and students can pursue this course full time and part time. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual wage for public relations specialists was $69,780 and some of  job roles and estimated salaries are mentioned below-

The university hasn't released its data for 2024 placements but according to NIRF report for 2024, 120 UG (3-year) students were placed during Patna University placements in 2023. The median package for UG (3-year) courses stood at INR 3.50 LPA. Therefore, a decent student can have a net positive return on investment at the university given the tuition fees of the BA programme is INR 31,500.

If we compare the three universities based on BA courses offered we will see that, Magadh University offers the most amount of BA courses. Patna University offers only 66 seats in its BA programme but Magadh University provides 360 BA courses. This is due to the fact that Magadh University has more affiliated colleges for the BA programme than Patna University. If we look at TMBU, the university also provides 300 seats for its BA programme.

Yes, Patna University reserves seats for different categories for BA programmes, the reservation categories typically include SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), OBC (Other Backward Classes), and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections). There is also relaxation for physically handicapped candidates. Candidates can have a look at the university website to get an idea of the correct percentages of seats reserved for these categories.

Patna University provides 1,202 seats in its BA programme. These seats are provided across various specialisations and across affiliated colleges of the university. Bihar National College offers the most amount of seats for the BA programme with 600 seats. The  university also provides a distance learning BA programme which allocates 30 seats for students who want to take admission through distance learning mode.

The Patna University BA course is a three year course with six total semesters. Each semester has a duration of 4-5 months resulting in two semesters in one year. At the time of admission candidates will have to choose their desired specialisation and the affiliated college that they want to take admission in.

Patna University BA admissions are finalised when the candidate has completed the document verification and paid some amount of the tuition fees. Candidates have to pay some amount of the tuition fees at the end of the admission process after they are selected for admission. The admission into the programme takes place through the Class 12 exam results. To apply for admission into the programme applicants need to have a minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12.

BA admissions at Patna University take place through merit secured in Class 12 exams. Candidates can follow the mentioned steps to apply for admission at the programme:

1. Apply for Patna University BA Admission
2. Wait for the selection process
3. Complete the document verification
4. Pay some amount of the tution fee.