B.A. (Hons.) in Social Science 

at Akal University, Bathinda

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Yes, Akal University offers a three-year BA programme designed to develop strong foundational and advanced skills in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The university provides multiple specialisations under the BA programme, including BA Hons. in Psychology, BA Hons. in Social Science, BA Hons. in English, etc.

Admission to BA programme is conducted online through the official university website. The selection criteria is based on merit through the CUET UG examination along with Class 12 marks.

Graduates with a BTech degree in CSE are in high demand across a plethora of work fields, as everything is ruled by computer technology these days and every industry needs strong software applications, network security, and database management systems for effective working. A few top industries recruiting BTech in CSE graduates are given here:

• IT & Software
• Product Development
• E-Commerce and Digital Commerce
• Cloud Computing & AI
• Data Science & Analytics
• Banking and FinTech
• Automotive
• Healthcare

Useful Link: BTech CSE Career Scope

The graduates can get jobs in the public and private sector. In the public sector, some of the top recruiters are:

• Indian Space Research Organisation
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Nuclear science centre

Some medical field which offe best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

BA (Hons) is an extremely beneficial base for pursuing IAS. Since it provides solid foundation of subjects such as history, political science, sociology, and economics, which are also a crucial to prepare for Civil Services Examination.