Motilal Nehru College

B.A. (Hons.) Programs Offered at Motilal Nehru College:

1. B.A. (Hons.) English

   • Focus on literature, critical theory, and cultural studies.

   • Prepares students for careers in writing, editing, publishing, media, and teaching.

2. B.A. (Hons.) Political Science

   • Focus on political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and Indian politics.

   • Career opportunities in civil services, international organizations, NGOs, research, and media.

3. B.A. (Hons.) History

   • Focus on the study of ancient, medieval, and modern history, including Indian and world history.

   • Graduates can pursue careers in teaching, research, heritage management, or civil services.

4. B.A. (Hons.) Economics

   • Focus on microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, and financial analysis.

   • Careers in banking, finance, data analysis, civil services, research, and academia.

5. B.A. (Hons.) Sociology

   • Focus on the study of society, social change, social institutions, and social behavior.

   • Career paths include social work, human resources, research, NGOs, media, and civil services.

6. B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy

   • Focus on ethics, logic, Indian and Western philosophy, and metaphysical questions.

   • Careers in academia, public policy, law, journalism, and critical thinking roles.

7. B.A. (Hons.) Hindi

   • Focus on Hindi literature, language skills, and media writing.

   • Career opportunities in teaching, writing, journalism, translation, and media.

Course Structure (Under CBCS - Choice Based Credit System)

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

• Core Courses: In-depth study of the chosen subject.

• Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE): Students choose from a range of electives that align with their area of interest within the discipline.

• Generic Electives (GE): Students take courses from other disciplines to broaden their knowledge.

• Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC): Courses like Environmental Studies and English Communication.

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Practical and skill-oriented courses such as communication skills, IT tools, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have completed 12th grade from a recognized board with the required minimum percentage for the specific program.

• For some programs, there may be subject-specific requirements (for example, Economics may require a background in Mathematics).

Admission Process:

• Merit-Based Admission: The admission to B.A. (Hons.) programs at Motilal Nehru College is generally based on the cut-off percentage announced by the college. The cut-offs vary each year based on the number of applicants and the overall performance of the candidates.

• Documents Required: 12th-grade mark sheet, proof of category (if applicable), and other documents as per the university's guidelines.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of B.A. (Hons.) from Motilal Nehru College can pursue careers in:

• Teaching: In schools, colleges, or coaching centers.

• Government Services: Through competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, or State Civil Services.

• Corporate Sector: Roles in management, marketing, public relations, HR, etc.

• Media & Journalism: Writing, editing, and content creation.

• Research & Analysis: In think tanks, NGOs, and private sector firms.