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B.A. Programme – Overview

The B.A. Programme is a flexible and interdisciplinary undergraduate course. Unlike B.A. (Hons.), which focuses on one major subject, the B.A. Programme allows students to study two Discipline Courses (DC) along with AECC, SEC, and GE papers as per the University of Delhi’s curriculum.

Key Features

• Duration: 3 years (may be extended to 4 under the NEP 2020 system)

• Mode: Semester system

• Medium: English and/or Hindi (depending on subjects chosen)

• Assessment: Internal assessment + end-semester exams

Common Discipline Subjects Offered

(Note: actual subject combinations may vary year to year)

• History

• Political Science

• Economics

• Hindi

• English

• Sanskrit

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

Students choose two discipline subjects, for example:

• History + Political Science

• Hindi + Philosophy

• Economics + Mathematics

Other Components

• AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses): e.g., Environmental Studies, English Communication

• SEC (Skill Enhancement Courses): e.g., Creative Writing, Data Analysis, Translation Studies

• GE (Generic Electives): Chosen from a broad pool across departments

Career Opportunities

• Government jobs (UPSC, SSC)

• Banking and Insurance

• Media and Communication

• Teaching (after B.Ed.)

• Higher studies (M.A., MBA, etc.)