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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences 

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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28,500
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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements2.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
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Top recruiting companies are Basix, Godrej, Fino, GeoLife, Mother Dairy, Adani, Havells, etc.
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Do not hope for the placement here in B.A course as this university does not offer placements to undergraduate in B.A course.
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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences - Batch of 2025
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University has really a good and amazing infrastructure.
Placements: There is a good placement in our university. The average package is 20 lac. 40 to 50 percent of students get internships. Talented students get a higher amount of package with a prestigious company. Students are happy with this package and job. Some students get a very high package.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are good. The library, Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, hospital, and mess are available in our university. The food in the mess is good. Playgrounds are also available in our university. The library has too many books and such a good infrastructure.
Faculty: Teachers are kind-hearted and helpful. Semester exams are very difficult and there is no scope for cheating. 80 to 90 percent pass in semester exams. Without studying hard, there is no scope to pass in the semester exam. Students take help from teachers for career guidance and knowledge.
Other: There are many activities on campus: mountaineering, sports, and events. They build our character and knowledge. They help us to know different friends and cultures.
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Banaras Hindu University is the best residential university for middle-class students.
Placements: Political Science at BHU currently has no formal placement cell, though other departments like Geography and Chemistry offer structured placement opportunities through their faculty members. IIT organized a placement cell every year for IIT Bhu students.
Infrastructure: They provide amazing food in a mess while taking care of the hygiene of individuals. For classrooms, they are really awesome and feel self-confident. Professors of political science are really amazing.
Faculty: The faculty is supportive and knowledgeable, the curriculum blends theory with practical understanding, and exams are conducted regularly with a balanced mix of written assessment and internal evaluation. Exam patterns can be traced by PYQs and so on.
Other: It's good for campus life and academic growth.
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A memorable and enjoyable campus.
Placements: If you are doing just an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts or Social Science and expecting placement, then you need to rethink your decision. You should go for an M.A. or MBA if you want placements. However, BHU still offers placements for undergraduate degrees in IITs, science faculty, and even the commerce faculty.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure here is pretty good, but it can be improved. Hostel food is amazing at the lowest prices. Accommodation in the hostel is so cheap that it can be afforded by everyone. The central and cyber libraries provide sufficient study space for students. Additionally, there is one ground per faculty and a health center for students.
Faculty: Semester exams are not very difficult, and you need 40/100 to pass the semester exams. However, the semester exam timing is not constant. In one semester, you may have an 8-month gap, and in the next semester, you may have only a 3-month gap. Still, you will be given enough time for preparation.
Other: BHU has one of the best campuses with facilities.
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It was one of the best times of my life. I enjoyed the course and campus.
Placements: I graduated in Economics. There was no placement in Economics, nor were there any internship options. The college didn't provide industry-grade knowledge. Masters did have some placement options, but they were limited to 2-3 seats, and the package was quite low as well.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure was quite good compared to normal colleges, but it could have been far better. The food in the canteen and mess was average. Free medical facilities were available to all students, and there were good opportunities for sports. Inter-department sports competitions were organized annually.
Faculty: Professors were not good at teaching except for some. The curriculum was outdated and did not suit industry requirements. Semester exams focused on cramming rather than practical knowledge. The syllabus was also not at par with DU's syllabus and did not help in JAM, GATE, or ISI exams.
Other: The relevance of economics in the modern world motivated me to pursue this course. I could have participated more in extracurricular activities. Events, fests, and connectivity were great.
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Placement-wise, not recommended in B.A. courses; otherwise, campus life and overall facilities are g
Placements: B.A. Hons. in Social Sciences at BHU doesn't offer much placement through campus. However, you will get a chance for various internships as well as for volunteering in multiple events and functions held in and outside the campus. If anyone is looking for placement through B.A., then there is no placement at all.
Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure of the campus is somewhat good. There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the campus. Except for older buildings, all the buildings are good, and the main plus point is the library of BHU. It's a huge library offering lakhs of books, and there is a cyber library also available.
Faculty: Most of the faculty is really helpful and qualified. Their teaching is exceptionally well. But sometimes, classes are not held regularly. The course curriculum is good and relevant, and it will prepare you for competitive exams, as the syllabus is very wide. The semester exams are not that tough.
Other: I have chosen the B.A. Hons. Economics course in BHU. The professors are really good and knowledgeable. I wish there would be an improvement in the placement scenario in the future. The campus is very huge and also beautiful (especially the VT temple). If anyone is a sports enthusiast, then this is the place for you to be because of the huge grounds available throughout the campus. Fests take place multiple times.
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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
 at 
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I join BHU without CUET?
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Yes, Banaras Hindu University accepts CUET-UG entrance exam scores for admission to BA (Hons) course. Earlier, admission to the UG course was through BHU UET. Moreover, only the candidates who have valid CUET-UG scores become eligible to register for the counselling round. The CUET application process is carried out in online mode (cuet.samarth.ac.in). Further, NTA conducts CUET-UG 2024 entrance test. The exam is scheduled between May 15 and May 31.

Q:   Is Maths compulsory for BA Hons in BHU?
A: 

Yes, it is necessary that the candidates seeking admission to BA Hons in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics studied Maths in the qualifying examination. For other specialisations, candidates without maths in Class 12 shall also be eligible to apply. For verification purposes. Candidates also have to provide the academic certificates during form filling and admission confirmation or counselling.

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Q:   How can I apply for BA in BHU?
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For admission to a BHU BA (Hons) course, aspirants need to complete the CUET-UG application process. NTA carries out the registrations in online mode. Eligible students can visit NTA CUET website to apply. The application process includes registration, form filling, document upload, and payment of the application fees. Further, to submit the application successfully, candidates must pay the fee on time. The CUET application fee for General category students is INR 750, INR 700 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and INR 650 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. Read more on the CUET-UG application process.

Q:   What is the fee for BA at BHU?
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BHU total course fee is inclusive of several components such as tuition fee, hostel charges (if applicable), security deposit, library fee, registration fee, etc. BHU fees for BA (H) range between INR 5,870 and INR 11,890. This fee range include BA (Hons) course fee in the affiliated colleges as well. The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source, hence is indicative. For detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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Placements

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Median SalaryINR 8.00 Lakh
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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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Entry Requirements

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B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences
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Jan 3 - 30, 2026
CUET 2026 Application Process
May 11 - 31, 2026
CUET 2026 Exam
Jul 4, 2026
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Students can apply for jobs, however, it is advisable to continue with your further studies as History is mostly based on theoretical aspect. Through higher studies, one can narrow down on what course they would like to specialise in and then make a career in. In terms of graduate employment options, the BA History scope is one of the most diversified. The following are the employment options for BA History graduates: 

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Q:   What are the government job opportunities after completing a UG/PG course in Philosophy ?
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Advance degree in philosophy will shoot your career up to very high level. In order to make career in the subject like philosophy, you must have the degree of Masters (extremely good if you have PhD in a his field). In India, there is no limitation of job vacancies either at government organisation or at private sectors. The experts in philosophy are in always demand for Stress Management, workload reduction techniques in various corporation. Emerging trends in philosophy are in philosophy and technology, gender and philosophy, feminist philosophy, environmental philosophy, and comparative or non-Western philosophy. These are all some subjects in which you can take as a Major in philosophy subject. Job opportunity for are many. Apart from above mentioned, you can go to abroad for have research degree in philosophy and earn a big chunk of money. OR you can be the professor /faculties in a very highly reputed college like Delhi University. Hope this helps. Best of Luck.
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Answered 6 months ago

It depends on which course you choose.

  • B.Com (Hons): 620–650 / 750 marks
  • B.Sc (Maths): 580–620 / 750
  • B.Sc (Biology): 610–640 / 750
  • B.Sc (Agriculture): 630–650 / 750
  • BA (Arts): 550–580 / 750
  • BA LLB (Hons): 640–680 / 750 

This number also depends on different colleges and the year of CUET.

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Arshi Kumari

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 9 months ago

Data regarding the present cutoff scores for BG (Hons.) Social Sciences at BHU is unavailable despite my attempt to supply background information. The 2024 postgraduate admissions at BHU required General AI category students to meet cutoff scores from 25 to 266 for selecting their courses. The admit

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Kapil Lalwani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

BHU, CUET Cutoff 2023

The CUET 2023 round 1 cutoff marks for the Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Social Science) at BHU was 262.42 for the General category.

CUET BHU cutoff 2024 (Expected) for popular courses

S. No. Course CUET BHU cutoff marks

1 BA (Hons) Social Science 297-315/350

2 BCom (Hons) 540-570/

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Sonali

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 years ago

The latest cutoff information for B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences at BHU (Banaras Hindu University) for the academic year 2021-22 is as follows: General Category: - Arts: 175-315 - Commerce: 265-345 - Science: 150-240 OBC Category: - Arts: 160-285 - Commerce: 250-325 - Science: 125-235 SC Categor

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Uttkarsh beriwal

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 years ago

The latest cutoff information for B.A. (Hons.) in Social Sciences at Banaras Hindu University: General-340 OBC-332 SC-292 ST-239 EWS-331

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Muhammed Sinan KN

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 years ago

The Eligibility criteria for applying for B.A.(Hons) in Social Science at BHU for the CUET 2023 is : • Should have Passed (10+2) or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. • Age should not be more than 22 years on 1st July 2023 (applicant should be born on or after 2

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Abdullah Hussain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 years ago

For general category, applicants will have to score a minimum of 35% marks in the entrance exam. for sc/ st category, applicants will have to score a minimum of 25% marks in the exam.

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Bhaskar Jyoti Tayeng

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 6 years ago

Yes you can apply for the exam.

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