Discontinued (Jan 2023)- B.A. (Hons.) in Education 

at Panjab University, Chandigarh

Yes, you can do MBA after BA from Panjab University. However, it depends also on the specialisation you opted for in your graduation and how it will benefit you while doing your MBA. MBA is one of the most adaptable postgraduate programmes.

It is the only postgraduate programme that accepts students from a variety of educational backgrounds. MBA after BA is somewhat a doable choice.

The career options available after pursuing BA from Panjab University are divided into two categories:

• Pursuing Higher Studies such as MA,  MBA,  LLB
• Pursuing a Job such as:

• Foreign Language Experts: A BA in foreign languages can lead to a career as an interpreter, translator, book writer etc.
• Operations Team Leader: This profile qualifies candidates for a position that allows them to manage teams, encouraging cooperation, productivity, and collaboration.
• Auditor: An auditor's primary responsibilities include proofreading, evaluating, and verifying accuracy.

Panjab University follows the seat reservation policy for the BA programme as per the Government norms as mentioned below:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

For admission to BA course at Punjab University, applicants must have passed the Class 12 examination with relevant subjects from a recognised board. The duration of this course is three years and the same is offered across all the affiliated colleges of the University. Below mentioned are the BA subjects at Punjab University:
Economics Core Course 1: Introductory Microeconomics
Economics Core Course 3: Introductory Macroeconomics
Economics Core Course 2: Mathematical Methods
Economics Core Course 4: Mathematical Methods
for Economics-I for Economics-II
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
(AECC)-I ( Environment Studies)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
(AECC)-II ( English Communication)
Generic Elective (GE) Course-I Generic Elective (GE )Course-III
Generic Elective (GE) Course-II Generic Elective (GE )Course-IVSemester-III Semester-IV
Economics Core Course 5 : Intermediate Microeconomics-I
Economics Core Course 8 : Intermediate Microeconomics-II
Economics Core Course 6 : Intermediate Macroeconomics-I
Economics Core Course 9 : Intermediate Macroeconomics- II
Economics Core Course 7 : Statistical Methods for Economics
Economics Core Course 10 : Introductory Econometrics
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)-I Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)-II
Generic Elective(GE)Course-V Generic Elective(GE)Course-VI
Semester-V Semester-VI
Economics Core Course 11 : Indian Economy-I Economics Core Course 13 : Indian Economy-II
Economics Core Course 12 : Development
Economics-I
Economics Core Course 14 : Development
Economics-II
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-I Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-III
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-II Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-IV

Punjab University BA application forms are out on the University's official website for the academic year 2024 and candidates seeking admission to the programme must fill out the detailed application form and must provide personal, guardian and, educational details, upload all the necessary documents and, pay the application fees. The application form can also be filled in the offline mode.

 For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

The highest package offered to the Engineering batch 2025 was INR 24 LPA. On the other hand, the highest salary offered to the MBA students during Punjab University placements 2025 was also INR 24 LPA.  

Over the past three years of drives, an improving trend was observed in the LLB placement percentage. On the contrary, a declining trend was observed in the LLM placement rate. Refer to the below table for the Department of Law Panjab University placement rate trends:

NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.

UIET is ranked among the best 30 engineering colleges in India. It has a very high placement percentage with an average pay package of INR 8.72 LPA in the year 2023. UIET’s infrastructure is quite good: well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, workshops, a library, computer center, sports complex and a canteen.

The faculty at UIET are said to be one of the finest within the region. Some feel that it is a good college for placements, infrastructure and campus life as well.

Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses: