Bachelor of Arts, abbreviated as "BA" is an undergraduate degree program which stretches for the period of three years. It is offered in almost all the Indian universities or colleges. This has remained conventionally the most sought after undergraduate degree programs in the student community. Under this degree, a large number of programs are available and the perspective candidate is open to choose from various options available. With respect to the previous academic background and the personal choice and ability of the student towards a specific program, there exists an appropriate program for almost each and every candidate opting for this degree. As per candidate"s earlier academic background, personal choice and aptitude to pursue precise program, the degrees are available.
Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Arts
Any student who has passed H.S. (Higher Secondary) examination with arts, science or commerce stream from any of the recognized school or college can choose the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Procedure of admission for Bachelor of Arts
Different colleges and universities have different admission processes for this course. In most of the processes, admissions are carried out through entrance examinations that the candidate need to crack. In addition to that, the previous academic records of the students are also taken into consideration.
Career Prospects of Bachelor of Arts
The candidate can either go for higher studies in the same stream or can follow career in different fields as per the specialism which they have taken in their degree. For example, they can turn out to be an Economist, an Archaeologist, a Philosopher, a Public Relation Executive, a Social Activist, an Educationist, a Historian, a Psychologist, a Sociologist, a Journalist and so on.
List of Courses Offered Under the Bachelor of Arts in India
Following are the different Courses which are offered under the Bachelor of Arts in India:
•B.A in Archaeology
•B.A in Creative Writing
•B.A in Economics
•B.A in English
•B.A in Fine Arts
•B.A in Geography and Geology
•B.A in History
•B.A in Languages
•B.A in Philosophy
•B.A in Politics
•B.A in Psychology
•B.A in Public Administration
•B.A in Sociology Social Science and Social Work
•B.A in Anthropology
•B.A.in German
•B.A. in French
•B.A. in Hindi
•B.A. in Library Science
•B.A. in Sanskrit
•B.A. in Vedic Astrology
•B.A. in Hospitality and Tourism
•B.A. in Journalism
•B.A. in Musicology
•B.A. in Oriental Culture
•B.A. in Physical Education
•B.A. in Rural Development
•B.A. in Vocational Studies
•B.A. in Education
•B.A. in Yoga
•B.A. in Advertising & Brand Management
•B.A. in Child Welfare and Social Studies
Popular institutes for Bachelor of Arts
Following are the popular institutes for Bachelor of Arts:
•Christ University
•DG Ruparel College of Arts Science and Commerce
•Elphinstone College
•Fergusson College
•Gargi College
•Hans Raj College
•Hindu College
•Jesus and Mary College
•K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce
•Kamla Nehru College
•Lady Shri Ram College for Women
•Madras Christian College
•Miranda House University College for Women
•Presidency College
•Sri Venkateswara College
•St. Xavier`s College
•St. Stephen`s College
•Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
•Ramnarain Ruia College
•Mithibai College
•Bethune College
•Scottish Church College