Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers three specialisations in its BA programme, available in both three-year and four-year durations. The university provides a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and a BA in Yogashastra as general three-year courses and as a BA (Hons.) programme for the duration of four years.

Moreover, the university offers a BA in Indian History, Culture, Archaeology, and Heritage Studies for the duration of four years. Further, divided into eight semesters. In this course, the university aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers several scholarships for BA courses. The scholarships are given to students on the basis of their merit, financial status, gender, sports and category. Check out the names of the scholarships offered at Somaiaya Vidyavhiar University for BA courses below: 

Eight Scholarships

• EWS Scholarship - for candidates with a family income less than INR 8 lakh/year.
• Girl Scholarship – Merit cum need-based scholarship for girl candidates. 
• Sports Scholarship – for National / International players. 
• SVU Need-based Scholarship
• SVU Benevolent Scholarship
• Industry Sponsored Scholarships

According to the reviews of students and alumni of BA courses and information available on placements at the official website of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, most of the students who have completed their degree in BA in Mass Communication & Journalism are likely to get good placements some of the names of the companies mentioned in their reviews are:

• IKEA
• Red Chilli Entertainment
• Reliance
• Deloitte, etc. 

After the completion of a BA from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, candidates can apply for different government jobs. Graduates tend to seek employment in public administration, teaching, and social services. Candidates can apply for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, and State Public Service Commissions for the positions of IAS, IPS, or other government departments.

Besides, there are opportunities in banking, railways, and other PSUs, where a BA degree is a qualifying criteria. With appropriate preparation and focus, graduates in BA can get employment in the government sector. 

Information about filling out the two BA specialisations at the same time is not available on the official website of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University. However, there is information regarding the multiple programme i.e., a student should apply separately for each programme if desiring to fill the form for multiple programmes.

Registration for SVU ET 2025 for admissions to BA courses at Somaiya Vidyavihar University is currently open. The university conducts this entrance examination in different months throughout the year. Check out the timeline related to the registration form and the dates of result declaration for SVU ET in the table below: