B.A (Hons.) in Sanskrit 

at Sarala Birla University, Ranchi

No, BA aspirants of Sarala Birla University (SBU) are not required to take any entrance exam for admission. BA admission at the university is strictly merit-based. The university provides admission to eligible applicants based on their merit in Class 12. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have passed Class 12 with relevant subjects (depending on their chosen specialisation) from a recognised board in India. They must have scored a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates) in Class 12. They must also submit the necessary documents to prove their eligibility at admission.

Sarala Birla University is currently accepting applications for admission to its BA (Hons) courses. Interested candidates can visit the university's official website to apply/enquire about the programme. The university has not yet specified the last date to submit the applications. As the admission is based on the applicants' merit is Class, applicants are advised to apply soon after the release of their Class 12 results to avoid missing the deadline.

Sarala Birla University offers BA (Hons) in three specialisations. The admission process and eligibility criteria for these specialisations are the same. The admission process starts with the application process. Before applying, candidates must ensure that they are eligible for admission. Eligible candidates must fill out the detailed application form, upload the relevant documents and submit the form with an application fee of INR 1,000. The university will shortlist applicants based on their Class 12 merit. Selected candidates may have to report at the campus with original documents supporting their eligibility. Final step in the admission process is to pay the applicable BA (Hons) fees to confirm the admission.

The BA (Hons) in Economics curriculum followed at Sarala Birla University is based on the CBCS scheme. It includes various core and elective subjects. Some core (compulsory) subjects included in the course curriculum are listed below:

• Foundations of Microeconomics
• Foundations of Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Methods for Economics
• Economic Environment for Business
• Statistical Methods for Economics
• Introductory Econometrics
• Development Economics
• International Economics
• Public Economics

Sarala Birla Univeristy BA (Hons) fees for various specialisations are presented in the table below:

Additionally, candidates must pay one-time fees of INR 15,000 at the time of admission. This includes registration fee of INR 10,000 and caution money of INR 5,000.

Note: The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The SBU Ranchi placement process is elaborated below:

• Invitation and Initiation: Invitations are extended to prospective companies by T&P Cell. Companies send the Job Description to T&P Cell and eligibility criteria is designed. Forms and CVs are collected from Students.
• In-campus/ Onine Placement Drive: Company Conducts Pre-Placement Talk. Company organises selection process, it may consists of- Skill / Aptitude / Psychomatric Assestment, etc. Final list of the selected students is announced
• Job Offer and its Acceptance: Post-Placement Discussion on Job Profile and Company's Policy,  Selected students receive Offer Letters

Sarala Birla University has no seats reserved under the management quota. However, the university may follow the seat reservation as per the guidelines of the state government of Jharkhand. Such reservation policy favours the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD/EWS category. The university also offers a 5% relaxation in the minimum eligibility requirement for students from the SC/ST category. Candidates can visit the university's official website or contact the admission office for precise information on Sarala Birla University seat reservation.

Admission to Sarala Birla University courses is either merit-based or entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to SBU courses have to meet the course-specific eligibility criteria and appear for the selection rounds determined by the University. Interested candidates can check out the below table for eligibility and selection criteria of SBU popular courses:

The average package recorded during the 2025 placements was INR 3.9 LPA. The table below showcases the same:

The University has released the 2025 placement stats. Check the complete insights of Sarala Birla University placements 2025 from the table below: