Humanities & Social Sciences

Yes you can pursue MSW course or Master of Social Work course without pursuing a BSW or Bachelor of Social Work course. You should be a graduate to pursue MSW. Make sure that you have secured at least 50% aggregate marks to be eligible to apply for the course. Also ensure that you have studied from a recognised institute. It is not compulsory that you should have completed BSW course to pursue MSW though BSW graduates would be able to better understand cencepts covered MSW course. 

Based on the India Today ranking 2023, IAM Kolkata got the #64 rank in the 'Hotel Management' category. It competes with Nehru Arts and Science College, and IIHM Ahmedabad - International Institute of Hotel Management for the India Today 'Hotel Management' category rankings. Check the year-wise India Today comparison analysis below: 

The mentioned ranking is not only for one course offered at IAM Kolkata. Instead, this ranking is counted as per the overall performance of the institute and its courses. 

Yes, there is BA (Hons) in Religious Studies programme at Spicer Adventist University. The course  is offered as an undergraduate degree lasting for three years. The BA (Hons) Religious Studies curriculum is spread across six semesters an d predominantly emphasises the historical aspects of religions, their literature and philosophies. Religious traditions, Moral Principles, Origin and Development Of Religion, are few of the major subjects covered under the curriculum. 

Yes, IAM Kolkata facilitates merit-based scholarships to the students. Students who have secured 80% or above in Class 12 become eligible for the scholarship. The relevant documents have to be submitted for the same as well. Moreover, the students who get this scholarship become eligible for some concession in the tuition fee amount. For more details regarding the scholarship scheme, aspirants can also get in touch with the admission office.

At Nalanda Open University, students are offered over fifteen specialisations in part-time and full-time modes. The eligibility and selection criteria is same across all of the specialisations. Students can refer to the following list to know about NOU MA specialisations:

• MA in Education (Part-time)
• MA in Maithili 
• MA in Geography
• MA in Rural Development
• MA in Magahi
• MA in Psychology
• MA in History
• MA7 in Hindi
• MA1 in Political Science 
• MA in Economics 

To grant admission to candidates for hotel management programmes, the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) administers the Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test (eCHAT). The Combined Hospitality Aptitude Test (also known as the IIHM eCHAT entrance exam) is a nationwide exam. The IIHM eCHAT 2026 exam is being held multiple times this year. The dates for the same will be announced soon. 

The course fee for a BA at IAM Kolkata is INR 4.5 lakh. Students can either pay their fees by semester or by one go. IAM Kolkatai offers two specialisations in BA courses i.e., BA in Hospitality Management and BA in Tourism Studies. The selection process for this course is based on the Electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test (IIHM eCHAT) and Online Admission test (Common Hospitality Aptitude Test), followed by the GD and PI.  

Yes you can become a teacher after pursuing a BA in International Relations. Some teaching positions especially in the primary sections are open to all graduates. In some schools graduates in International Relations can also become Political Science teachers or Social Studies teachers. If you have pursued a D.Ed or B.Ed courses and have cleared TET exam then you stand a better chance of getting selected by schools. You can also become an tutor and can teach students either in offline or online mode.