Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College

Course Name: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Programme

Type: Undergraduate, General (Non-Honours)
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Mode: Full-time, Evening College (Regular DU degree)
Eligibility:

• Passed 10+2 from a recognized board

• Admission through CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test)

• Subject-specific criteria and combinations are considered during admission

• No age limit

About the Course:

The B.A. Programme is a multi-disciplinary degree that offers students the flexibility to study two core disciplines along with elective and skill-based papers. It is suited for students who want a broad academic foundation across humanities and social sciences.

Course Structure (CBCS – Choice Based Credit System):

Each student studies:

• Two Discipline Courses (DSC): These are the primary subjects chosen at the time of admission

• Generic Electives (GE): One or two papers from other disciplines (non-core)

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Two practical/applied subjects (e.g., writing skills, computer applications)

• Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC):

  • Environmental Studies

  • English/Hindi Communication

Common Discipline Subject Combinations (varies by college capacity):

Some typical combinations offered:

• History + Political Science

• Hindi + Political Science

• Economics + History

• English + Hindi

• Economics + Political Science

Students select their subject combination during admission based on availability and their CUET subject scores.

Key Topics Covered:

Depending on chosen disciplines:

• Political Science: Indian government, political theory, international relations

• History: Indian history, world history, cultural movements

• Economics: Microeconomics, Indian economy, development economics

• Hindi/English: Literature, communication, translation, and writing skills

Medium of Instruction:

• English or Hindi (varies based on subject and student preference)

Class Timings (Evening College):

Typically from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday

Assessment:

• Internal Assessment: Assignments, tests, attendance

• End-Semester University Exams: Conducted by Delhi University

Career Options After B.A. Programme:

• Further Studies: M.A., B.Ed., competitive exams (UPSC, SSC)

• Public Sector: Banking, railways, clerical/admin roles

• Corporate Sector: Sales, HR, customer support, operations

• Media & Communication, NGOs, Civil Services Preparation

Degree Awarded By: University of Delhi