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Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Courses, Subjects, Admission 2023, Fees, Degree, Scope, Jobs

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Sounak Banerjee

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a 3 years undergraduate degree course that focuses on various disciplines like English, History, Political Science, Geography etc. Candidates can pursue a BA general or BA Hons program as per choice and also on the marks obtained at their +2 board exams. BA general program focuses on an overview of primary subjects whereas BA Hons program focuses on a particular specialization.

The eligibility criteria to pursue a BA course is securing a minimum of 50% marks in class 10 and class 12 exams. BA admission is based on both entrance and merit. Top BA Colleges like DU, BHU, and JNU now consider CUET scores for BA Admission 2023.

The job opportunities after the BA course depend on the specialization. Students can consider pursuing Civil Services, becoming a teacher, Content Writer and other relevant professions after completing graduation or can also pursue MBA or law. The average salary offered after a BA course depends on the BA Specialization. As per salary reports, BA Economics graduates earn INR 7 - 8 lakhs annually whereas BA English graduates earn INR 3 – 4 lakhs annually.

Table of Contents
  1. BA: Quick facts
  2. About BA

2.1 Why BA

2.2 Who Should do a BA

2.3 When to do a BA

  1. BA Admission Process

3.1 BA Admission 2023

3.2 BA Eligibility

3.3 BA Entrance Exams

3.3.1 BA Entrance Exam Dates

3.3.2 BA Entrance Exam Preparation

  1. Types of BA

4.1 Full Time BA

4.2 Distance BA

4.3 Online BA

  1. Distance BA

5.1 Distance BA Admission 2023

5.2 IGNOU BA

5.3 Distance BA From DU

5.4 BA in Nalanda Open University

  1. BA Syllabus

6.1 BA Course Content

6.2 BA Elective Subjects

  1. BA Specializations

7.1 BA Hindi

7.2 BA English

7.3 BA LLB

7.4 Top BA Specializations

  1. Top BA Colleges in India

8.1 Mumbai

8.2 Delhi

8.3 Kolkata

8.4 Bangalore

8.5 Pune

  1. Study BA Abroad

9.1 US

9.2 UK

9.3 Canada

9.4 Australia

  1. BA Scope

9.6 Courses After BA

  1. BA Jobs

10.1 Top Recruiters

10.2 Top Job Profiles

10.3 After BA Govt Jobs

10.4 BA Salary

  1. BA: FAQs

Bachelor of Arts: Course Details 

BA Full Form Bachelor of Arts
BA Course Duration 3 Years
BA Eligibility 50% in class 12th
BA Admission Merit Based and Entrance Exam Based
Bachelor of Arts Courses  BA History, BA English, BA Hindi, BA economics, BA Sociology etc
BA Course in Open University IGNOU
Bachelor of Arts Jobs Psychiatrist, Historian, Sociologist, Author, Writer etc

About Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts focuses on subjects such as Humanities, Social Studies and Liberal Arts. There are a variety of specializations like History, English, Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, etc to pursue in Bachelor of Arts. The average duration of a Bachelor of Arts ranges from 3 years for both regular and distance courses. Post completing BA degree, students can choose to study further such as MA and PhD in the same or relevant discipline. 

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Why Study Bachelor of Arts?

With over 9 million people choosing to pursue a Bachelor of Arts, BA degree has become one of the most popular courses in India. The following are some of the reasons why you should pursue BA after class 12:

  • A bachelor's degree in the arts provides more diverse career opportunities than a bachelor's degree in science or commerce.
  • Unlike, BSc, BBA, or BCom which concentrates on a specific discipline, a Bachelor of Arts concentrates on a broad range of concepts.
  • Aspirants with a BA degree have the option of working in healthcare, Management, business, Finance, Commerce, or any other field.
  • Because most government jobs and government exams, such as the SSC, require candidates to have a degree in the arts, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts is the best option for those who want to work in the government sector
  • There are just as many job opportunities for Bachelor of Arts graduates as there are for IT and Medical Courses.
  • Cultural knowledge is emphasized in the Bachelor of Arts, which is not taught in other courses. Check: Fine Arts Courses
  • The Bachelor of Arts focuses more on emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. See Also: Culinary Arts Courses

Who Should do Bachelor of Arts?

  • Students who want to learn about different cultures and backgrounds should consider pursuing a BA in Literature.
  • BA psychology can be studied by those who are interested in human psychology and study the ways to deal with emotional stress and related health complications.
  • Bachelor of Arts also lets those students who want to explore earth, and its history, study geography via BA Geography or history via BA History.
  • Students who want to specialize in one of the languages can consider pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in various specializations such as BA Hindi, BA English, BA French, etc.
  • Bachelor of Arts also lets students who want to make a career in journalism, pursue BA in Journalism and get jobs at top reputed media companies.

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When to do Bachelor of Arts?

  • Students who have completed class 12 may wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts. 
  • Top BA colleges consider students with 95% or higher in class 12 for admission to their BA program.
  • Hence, an aspirant should aim to score good marks in class 12 itself to get admission to the best BA colleges in India and pursue Bachelor of Arts right after.

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BA Course: Admission Process

BA admission is now based on the CUET exam. A few colleges like IPU and NMIMS conduct their own entrance exam for BA admission. However, some colleges consider exam scores secured in class 10 and class 12 exams and take a round of personal interviews as a part of the BA admission process.


BA Admission 2023

BA admission 2023 is open in top Universities and colleges. The registration process for BA Admission will take place in the month August, 2023.  Check BA Admission 2023 for latest registration updates, exam dates and result notifications.

BA Course: Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must complete 10+2 from a recognized board. He/she should score more than 50% marks in class 10 and class 12 exam.
  • Some colleges offer a 5% relaxation in the aggregate score for SC/ST/PWD.
  • Some colleges require students to have English as a mandatory subject in class 10 and class 12.

BA Entrance Exams

CUET is one of the popular exams for BA admission. Several top Universities like DU, JNU, and BHU will consider CUET scores for BA admission in 2023. The other popular entrance exams are IPU CET and NPAT.

BA Entrance Exam Dates 2023

Name of the Exams Registration Dates Exam Dates
CUET March 2023

May 21 – 31, 2023

Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023

IPU CET March 2023 – April 2023 April 2023
NPAT December 01, 2022 – May 21, 2023  January 04, 2023 – May 31, 2023

BA Entrance Exam Preparation Tips

Top BA Colleges in India admit students based on class XII marks. BA Cut-off scores in Miranda, Gargi, Hindu, go up to 98-99%. Hence, it becomes crucial to prepare well for the class 12 exams as well as entrance exams.

  • Keep a track of colleges to which you want to apply, and fulfill the eligibility criteria. 
  • Try to ensure that the applications for BA colleges should be submitted well before time for a hassle-free process.
  • Making a proper time table is a must when preparing for the entrances.
  • One must have enough ideas on what is happening in and around the world, as well as remain updated about the colleges, exams and admission procedures.

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Types of Bachelor of Arts

Other than a regular Bachelor of Arts of 3 years duration, an aspirant can pursue BA in distance mode or online mode, designed as per the demands of individuals who want to pursue Bachelor of Arts from their homes, or along with their full-time jobs.

Types of BA Eligibility Duration Average Fees
Full-time BA  10+2 from a recognised board with 50% marks 3 years INR 10,000 - 80,000
Distance BA 10+2 qualifying degree from a recognized board. 3-6 Years INR 6,000 - 20,000
Online BA 10+2 degree from a recognized board. 3 years  INR 40 000 to 1,00, 000

Full Time BA

  • Full time Bachelor of Arts are the most widely available and the most in-demand type of BA Course in India. 
  • CU, DU, MU and other top Colleges provide Bachelor of Arts
  • Admission to full-time Bachelor of Arts is based on merit or entrance exams conducted by some universities.
  • The average fees for Bachelor of Arts range from INR 3000 to INR 10,000. 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Private Colleges have higher fees which range from INR 60,000 to INR 3,00,000. 
  • Bachelor of Arts is available in various specializations such as BA Hindi, BA English, BA LLB, etc.

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Distance BA

  • Bachelor of Arts is also available in Distance mode. This is a boon for students who are working or have a shortage of time or money. 
  • IGNOU offers a Distance Bachelor of Arts for 3 to 6 years. 
  • To take admission to IGNOU’s degree program they have to pass its Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) first.
  • Other colleges that offer Distance BA are TNOU, KSOU, USOL, etc.
  • The average Distance BA fee is INR 6,000 to 20,000.

Online BA

  • Amity University provides a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Online degree which is UGC approved.
  • A candidate who has passed class 12 from a recognized board is eligible for Online BA.
  • Amity University offers Online BA for a duration of 3 years, at a course fee of INR 1,50,000.
  • Apart from Amity University Online, Online BA courses are widely offered online by foreign universities such as Harvard University.
  • The admission process requires no entrance exams, or other prerequisites; an aspirant can simply apply to the college website by submitting an application and starting the course.

Distance BA

Distance BA is a 3-6 years correspondence course. IGNOU, TNOU, Karnataka State Open University are the top BA distance education colleges in India. The syllabus is almost the same as a regular course and there are weekly classes that the student has to attend. 

See More: BA Distance Education Colleges in India

Distance BA: Admission 2023

Distance BA Admission is done on the basis of merit. The students will have to apply in the college the student is interested in and the students will be selected on the basis of marks obtained in Class 12. 

The documents that are required for the admission process of BA Distance Education are mentioned below:

  • Marksheet of Class 12 Boards exam
  • Pass Certificate of Class 12 Board Exam
  • Self addressed stamped 3 envelopes.
  • Community, Nativity and Income certificates in original (in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC who are eligible for marks relaxation/fee concession)
  • Self attested copy of the S.S.L.C/S.S.C page etc. showing the date of birth.
  • Certificate from the employer, for availing relaxation in minimum marks in the case of teachers, Govt.employees, University employees etc.

IGNOU BA

  • IGNOU admits students to its distance BA program from both formal and non-formal schemes. The non-formal stream consists of those students who have not cleared 10+2 or equivalent exams. 
  • To take admission to IGNOU BA program, they have to pass its Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme (BPP) first.
  • Learners who successfully complete 48 credits in any one discipline will be given a BA Major Degree, whereas others will be awarded a BA General Degree. 
  • Students have to select at least 8 credits from the Application-Oriented Courses group.
Duration 3-6 Years
Fees (INR) 6000
Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU.

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Distance BA From DU

  • Delhi University has DU SOL which provides Distance BA courses in English, Political Science and General BA program.
  • Admission to the Distance BA program from DU is based on the applications received from the candidate if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
  • To be eligible for Distance BA from DU, an applicant must score at least 45-65% marks in class 12 with the specialization subject in class 12.
  • The average course fee to pursue distance BA from DU ranges between INR 3,400-3,600.
Average Fees INR 3,400-3,600
Specializations General, Political Science, English
Application Dates To be Announced
Eligibility 10+2 with at least 45% marks in the best five subjects
Duration 3 Years

Distance BA in Nalanda Open University

  • NOU Patna offers Distance BA in various specializations such as Geography and Home Science for a duration of 3 years.
  • An aspirant should hold an intermediate degree in any stream to be eligible for distance BA at NOU Patna.
  • The admission process is merit and application based at NOU Patna. The applications are open till the month of September 2023.
  • The average fee to pursue Distance BA in Nalanda Open University is INR 2,400.
Duration 3 Years
Fees (INR) 2400
Eligibility Intermediate in any stream
Application Dates To be Announced

BA Syllabus

BA syllabus depend upon the course taken, but following are the common BA subjects taught throughout the course duration, along with electives:

BA Subjects & Syllabus
BA English Syllabus
English Literature Concurrent – Discipline Centered Anglo-American Writing from 1930/ Literary Theory/ Women’s Writing of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries/ Modern European Drama
Twentieth-Century Indian Writing Contemporary Literature Nineteenth-Century European Realism/ Classical Literature/ Forms of Popular Fiction
Concurrent – Qualifying Language - -
BA Political Science Syllabus
Constitutional Government and Democracy in India Generic Elective Indian Political Thought
Understanding Political Theory Language - MIL/ English Environmental Science Classical Political Philosophy
Political Process in India Introduction to Comparative Government & Politics Modern Political Philosophy
Political Theory-Concepts and Debates Environmental Science Language - MIL/ English Modern Indian Political Thought
Ability Enhancement Course Pol. Process & Inst. in Comparative Perspective Ability Enhancement Course
Perspectives on International Relations Perspectives on Public Administration Public Policy and Administration in India
Generic Elective Global Politics -
BA History Syllabus
History of India Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World Generic Elective (Interdisciplinary Any Four): Environmental Issues In India, Research Methodology in History, Making of Contemporary India, Delhi: Ancient, Delhi: Medieval, Delhi: Modern or Issues in the Contemporary World Any Two: Understanding Heritage/ Art Appreciation: An Introduction to Indian Art/ Archives and museums/ Understanding Popular Culture
 
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World Rise of Modern West History of Modern East Asia
History of Modern Europe History Of Southeast Asia: 19th Century -
BA Philosophy Syllabus
Indian Philosophy Logic Philosophy of Language (Indian & Western)
Greek Philosophy Ethics Philosophy of Religion (Indian & Western)
Western Philosophy: Descartes to Kant Social & Political Philosophy: Indian and Western Truth Functional Logic
Applied Ethics Text of Indian Philosophy Continental Philosophy
Text of Western Philosophy Analytic Philosophy -
BA Economics Syllabus
Introductory Microeconomics Mathematical Methods for Economics Discipline-Specific Elective
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Generic Elective Development Economics
Introductory Macroeconomics Mathematical Methods for Economics Development Economics
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Intermediate Microeconomics Indian Economy
Statistical Methods for Economics Skill Enhancement Course Indian Economy
Intermediate Microeconomics & Macroeconomics Introductory Econometrics Skill Enhancement Course
BA Archeology
Methodology and Perspectives of Social Science History of Art and Architecture in India Making of Modern Kerala
Basics of Archeology Introduction to Sociology Development of Sociological Theory
Cultural Transition in Pre-Modern Kerala Methods of Archeology History of Folklore
BA Sociology Syllabus
Methodology and Perspectives of Social Science History of Art and Architecture in India Introduction to Archives and Records
Basics of Archeology Introduction to Sociology Archival Conservation and Reprography
Cultural Transition in Pre-Modern Kerala Methods of Archeology Growth of Indian Archeology
History of Folklore Development of Sociological Theory Archeological Sites and Monuments in India
Making of Modern Kerala Informatics Governmental Machinery and Processes
Basics of Indian Numismatics Introduction to Political Science Development of Numismatics in India
Understanding the Past Early Societies in India -
BA Anthropology Syllabus
Introduction to Social Anthropology Introduction to Biological Anthropology Fundamental of Human Origins and Evolution
Archeological Anthropology-I & II Technical Writing & Communication in English/ Computational Skills Anthropology In Practice
Anthropology of Kinship Biostatistics and Data Analysis Field work dissertation
Theories of Culture and Society Human Genetics Genomic Diversity in Human Populations
Primate Biology / Cell Biology-I Molecular Biology-I & II Genetics & Genomics
Tribes and Peasants in India Anthropology of religion, politics & economy Human Ecology: Social and Cultural Dimensions
Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge / Cell Biology II Anthropology of India Biological Diversity in Human Populations
Human Ecology: Biological Dimensions - -
BA Rural Studies
Elements of Rural Development Rural Development Policies and Programmes Indian Rural Social Scene
Indian Rural Economic Scene - -
BA Geography Syllabus
Geomorphology Climatology Disaster Management
Cartographic Techniques Geography of Population Optional: Agricultural Geography, BioGeography, Political Geography, Geography of Tourism, Contemporary Environmental Issues and Rural Development
Concurrent – Qualifying Language Analytical Physical Geography Field Techniques
Oceanography Thematic Cartography (Practical) Geographical Information System
Geography of Settlements Concurrent – Credit Language Evolution of Geographical Thought
Economic Geography Environmental Geography Regional Planning: Case Studies
Remote Sensing (Practical) Urban Geography Geography of India
Concurrent – Interdisciplinary Geography of Natural Resources Social Geography
Spatial Dimensions of Development Statistical Methods in Geography -
BA Social Work
Beginnings of Social Work Fundamental of Social Work Research in Social Work
Sociology for Social Work Concurrent Field Work NGO Movement
Concurrent- Qualifying Language Basic Concepts in Psychology Social Welfare and Administration
Contemporary Social Concerns Social Psychology Areas of Social Work Practice II
Concurrent- credit Language Working with Individuals Social Policy and Social Development
Working with Groups Social Deviance and Social Problems Social Action and Movements
Community Organization Communication and Development Social Legislation and Human Rights
Physical, Mental and Community Health - -
BA Psychology Syllabus
Introduction to Psychology Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I Health Psychology
Environmental Science General Psychology Counseling Psychology
Psychology for Health and Well-being Understanding Psychological Disorders Community Psychology
English Communication Youth, Gender and Identity Organizational Behavior
Development of Psychological Psychological Research Positive Psychology
Psychology of Individual Differences Biopsychology Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology Emotional Intelligence Human Resource Management
Psychology at Work Stress Management Dealing with Psychological Disorders
Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II Applied Social Psychology -

BA Subjects

English Psychology
Philosophy History
French Sociology
Journalism and Mass Communication Media Studies
Religious Studies Any Other Linguistics Course

BA Elective Subjects

Some of the BA Course electives are tabulated below:

Elements of Rural Development Understanding Human Language Archaeological Anthropology
Urban Geography Economy and Society Introductory Econometrics
Communication and Development Ethics In Public Domain Philosophy of mind
Developmental Psychology Environmental Issues In India Global Politics
Contemporary Literature Public Policy and Administration in India Ability Enhancement Course

BA Specializations

The specialisation under BA Course are mentioned below. Bachelor of arts has a lot of specializations to choose from like BA Hindi, BA English, BA LLB, BA Psychology, etc. 

BA Hindi

  • BA Hindi is a 3 year long undergraduate level bachelor degree course in the Hindi language. 
  • This course covers topics like communication skills, Communication skills in other languages, Reading literature, Translation theory and practice, Linguistics, history of Hindi literature, contemporary Hindi literature, etc. 
  • Top colleges for BA Hindi include Miranda House, Hindu College, Madras Christian College etc. 
  • The average fees range from around INR 15,000 to INR 35,000. 

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BA Hindi IGNOU

Particulars  Details
Duration 3-6 Years
Eligibility 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Fees (INR) 9,600

BA English

  • B.A. English is a 3-year UG Course that deals with the various parts of English as a language, both written and spoken. 
  • BA English admissions take place on the basis of merit of the student’s 12th standard marks obtained. 
  • Some institutes do hold entrance examinations to admit students. 
  • BA English is an excellent choice for careers in teaching, media, and advertising, writing, and publishing.

BA English IGNOU

Particulars Details
Duration 3-6 years
Eligibility 10+2 or its equivalent or BPP from IGNOU
Fees (INR) 1,700

BA LLB

  • BA LLB is a professional integrated law course which is suitable for students who want to become a lawyer. 
  • BA LLB Syllabus contains both Arts subjects and Law subjects. 
  • Law Entrance Exams are available for students who wish to pursue this course. 
  • Average BA LLB Course Fees can be around INR 1.5- 7 Lakhs, but in colleges like KIIT, the fee may be upto INR 15 Lakhs.

Check Out: BA LLB Colleges

Top BA Specializations

Top BA Colleges in India

Top BA colleges in India are centered around major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, etc. The tables below will discuss the top BA colleges across 5 metropolitan cities in India,

BA Colleges in Mumbai

BA Colleges in Delhi

BA Colleges in Kolkata

College Name Average Fees (INR)
St Xaviers College 32,600
Asutosh College 4,730
Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose College 8,600
Sarsuna College 2,100
University of Calcutta 2,899
Bangabasi College 4,810
Charuchandra College 5,410
Chittaranjan College 2,905
Deshbandhu College for Girls 4,530
Maharaja Sris Chandra College 2,450

BA Colleges in Bangalore

BA Colleges in Pune

Top BA Colleges Abroad

Aspirants can find top BA colleges in US, UK and Canada to pursue various specializations in BA courses.

BA Colleges in USA

College Name Average Fees (INR)
Stanford University 58.43 Lakhs
MIT 40.67 Lakhs
University of California 34.75 Lakhs
Columbia University 46.59 Lakhs
University of Chicago 44.22 Lakhs
Princeton University 39.01 Lakhs
Yale University 47.39 Lakhs
Cornell University 46.29 Lakhs
University of Pennsylvania 39.89 Lakhs
Johns Hopkins University 42.81 Lakhs

BA Colleges in UK

College Name Average Fees (INR)
University of Cambridge 35.15 Lakhs
University of Oxford 26.06 Lakhs
University College London 18.48 Lakhs
University of Edinburgh 29.46 Lakhs
Kings College of London 30.40 Lakhs
University of Manchster 20.85 Lakhs
University of Glasgow 20.92 Lakhs
University of Bristol 18.16 Lakhs
University of Southampton 20.29 Lakhs
University of Warwick 17.45 Lakhs

BA Colleges in Canada

College Name Average Fees (INR)
University of Toronto 36.02 Lakhs
University of British Columbia 25.43 Lakhs
McGill University 13.42 Lakhs
University of Montreal 11.37 Lakhs
University of Alberta 17.45 Lakhs
McMaster University 21.09 Lakhs
University of Calgary 13.11 Lakhs
University of Waterloo 25.51 Lakhs
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 14.37 Lakhs

BA Colleges in Australia

College Name Average Fees (INR)
Australian National University 22.03 Lakhs
University of Melbourne 18.79 Lakhs
University of NSW 19.19 Lakhs
University of Sydney 20.14 Lakhs
University of Queensland 25.67 Lakhs
Monash University 8.84 Lakhs
University of Adelaide 22.51 Lakhs
University of Western Australia 18 Lakhs
Macquarie University 15.95 Lakhs
University of Wollongong 12.79 Lakhs

BA Scope

  • BA degree holders become eligible to work in both government and private sectors with an average salary ranging from INR 4-7LPA.
  • Educational Institutes, Economic Development, Export Companies, Foreign Affairs, Law Firms, Lobbying Firms, Media Houses, etc. are some of the main domains for these candidates to work.
  • Bachelor of Arts students with less than 1 year of experience can expect a minimum salary of around INR 18,000- 25,000. In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, etc., you can expect a minimum salary of INR 22,000- 28,000. 
  • In other cities, the minimum salary can start from INR 15,000- 18,000 but it largely depends upon the job profile and the company.
  • Deloitte, ITC Hotels, NIIT, Byju’s, Toppr, BCG, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, KPMG, Accenture, etc. are some of the top recruiting companies for Bachelor of Arts.

Courses After BA

  • Candidates after Bachelor of Arts courses can go for professional courses like MBA, LLB, B.Ed, etc as well. 
  • Apart from these, there are several professional diploma courses also like photography, language studies (French, Spanish, etc.), graphic designing, digital marketing, etc. which will help you get better jobs in the market.
  • Students with a BA degree can do an MBA Course. The eligibility criteria for MBA is to have a bachelor course with more than 50%. 
  • Students will have to take preparation for MBA Entrance Exams in order to study MBA after BA. 
  • Since there is no bar on the age of the student to study LLB, studying LLB after BA is not a problem anymore. 
  • Students with a bachelor degree can study LLB which will last 3 years.

You can pursue MA in various specializations like:

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BA Jobs

After doing a Bachelor of Arts, you have a wide array of options of industry jobs, higher education and government sector jobs.

BA Jobs: Top Recruiters

Company Name Average Annual Salary
Accenture INR 3.39 L
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) INR 2.02 L
HCL Technologies INR 2.1 L
Genpact INR 2.28 L
HDFC Bank INR 2 L
Cognizant INR 3 L
Deloitte INR 2.9 L

Top BA Job Profiles

Job Profile Description
Content Creator Content creators can be employed in any field ranging from copywriting to travel writing, blogging, etc. They are also required in big MNCs to develop content for brands and advertising.
Academic Writing Academic writers usually write content for research articles or papers and edit the already written articles for further modifications.
Air Hostess/ Flight Attendant They are responsible for the safety of passengers inside the flight, taking care of them and serving them onboard.
Political Consultant A political consultant studies the origin, development, and operation of political systems, which may include public opinion, ideology, political decision-making,
Author/ Writer An Author writes fictional, academic, nonfictional or any genre of books or short stories, apart from different sorts of literature mediums.
Historian A historian usually writes or outlines the chronological account or record of past or current events in history, dealing with some phase of human activity, either in terms of individuals, or social, ethnic, political, or geographic groupings.
Psychologist Psychologist employs their education and practical knowledge to provide diagnostic interviews, psychological testing, and individual, group psychotherapy, etc. They can work individually or may work as part of a multidisciplinary team or professionals.
Executive Assistant An Executive Assistant performs the role similar to a secretary or administrative assistant. They usually perform tasks from accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas reviewing incoming reports, etc.
Counselor A counselor guides students or professionals about their careers and studies as per the client’s interests. They work either individually or under some counseling company.
Foreign Language Expert Foreign language experts are the professionals who help to translate conversations and written files to overcome language barriers in business and communication.
Social Worker Social work can be done in any field like child labor, women's rights, unemployment, anima services, etc. There are so many government institutions and organizations which require social workers. They are also employed by national and international NGOs.
Archaeologist An Archaeologist investigates historic and prehistoric sites and examines the physical remains to understand human links to the past and to preserve past cultures.

After BA Government Jobs

Many Bachelor of Arts students give exams like UPSC, IAS, SSC, etc. to get a job with a higher pay scale in the government sector. You can also clear the bank exams and get employment as a manager or senior executive in a bank.

Company Name Last Date to Apply
National Book Trust 4th January 2023
TANUVAS 22nd December 2023
IIT Kanpur 15th December 2023
Competition Commission of India 17th December 2023
Women and Child Development 17th December 2023
Deendayal Post Trust 5th December 2023
SFRI Jabalpur 10th November 2023
Air India Limited 18th September 2023
IIM Bangalore 31st December 2023
NIT Patna 8 November 2023

BA Salary

Below are the major Bachelor of Arts jobs with role description and average salary offered:

Job Profile Average Annual Salary (INR)
Content Creator 3.5 L
Academic Writing and Editing 4 L
Air Hostess/ Flight Attendant 6 L
Political Consultant 7.5 L
Author/ Writer 4.5 L
Historian 4.5 L
Psychologist 4.2 L
Executive Assistant 6 L
Counsellor 3.5 L
Foreign Language Expert 4 L
Social Worker 2.9 L
Archaeologist 3.5 L
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BA: FAQs

Ques. What is BA Full form?

Ans. Full form of BA is Bachelor of Arts.

Ques: What are the common BA subjects?

Ans. It includes English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Philosophy, etc. apart from many elective courses like Fine Arts, Psychology, Economics, etc.

Ques What are the common BA jobs?

Ans. BA graduates find employment in private, public and government sectors in profession like Political Consultant and Analyst, Intelligence Specialist, Archivist, Historian, Museologist, Lobbyist, Restaurant Operations, Public Relations, Content writing and editing, Counselor, Consultant, Policy Maker, Flight Attendant, Academic Writer, Executive Assistant, Associate, Social Worker, etc.

Ques. What is Bachelor of Arts in English?

Ans. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English is a 3-year undergraduate academic course in the language English and English Literature. It is offered in various private and public universities and includes subjects like English Literature, Twentieth Century Indian Writing, British Poetry and Drama, American Literature, etc.

Ques. Is a BA degree worth it?

Ans. Yes, it is totally worth it. First of all, the fees to pursue BA is less than any other degree out there. Secondly, there are so many career options after BA like higher education in MA, BA LLB, MBA, etc. and job offers as well in positions of Political Consultant and Analyst, Intelligence Specialist, Archivist, Historian, Museologist, Lobbyist, Restaurant Operations, Public Relations, Content writing and editing, Counselor, Consultant, Policy Maker, Flight Attendant, Academic Writer, Executive Assistant, Associate, Social Worker, etc.

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Ques. What course should I do after BA?

Ans. You can pursue Master of Arts (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and many other professional diploma courses after doing a BA course.

Ques. Is BA a professional degree?

Ans. No, BA is an academic degree that provides a base to students who want to study liberal arts, social science and humanities.

Ques. How many subjects are there in BA courses?

Ans. Five compulsory subjects are taught in BA and there is an option to choose a wide variety of electives like Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, etc., apart from the five subjects.

Ques. What are some top BA colleges in Delhi?

Ans. Top BA Colleges in Delhi are Miranda House, St. Stephen’s, Kirori Mal, Hansraj, Hindu College, Gargi College, etc.

Ques. What is the duration and fees of BA course in IGNOU?

Ans. BA course in IGNOU can be done between 3 year to 5years.

Ques. Why do students do BA LLB?

Ans. BA LLB is a 5-year integrated law course which students can do right after Class XII. Its curriculum is made in such a way that both law and art subjects are included in the entire course. This course is for students who want to become professional lawyers.

Ques. Is BA difficult?

Ans. No pursuing a BA is not too difficult. Candidates can pursue BA from regular colleges or distance and part-time mode as per their convinience.

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SB

Shivani Bhat

21 Nov 22

The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are

  • Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50

  • Assignments - More than 50%

If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments.

Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).

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Jagriti Singh

16 Nov 22

The BA (Hons.) entrance exam at BHU is quite easy. You can crack the exam by following these simple tips:

  1. Update yourself on the latest GK

  2. Solve all previous year's questions 

  3. Lucent’s GK is the best to prepare for this exam

  4. Go through the pattern of the paper and know your weaknesses and strengths.

  5. Get the BHU UET Social science guide (Arihant publication) and study it thoroughly.

Keeping these tips in mind, score above 170 and you will get a decent rank.

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Samar Ali

21 Nov 22

Whether your life at JNU is hectic or not, depends mainly on your course. It’s you who has to find the balance between career, friends, fun and yourself.

JNU is exceptionally safe for girls and girls can enjoy their college life by roaming around at night. Some other fun activities at JNU are:

  • DJ parties for freshers almost every weekend

  • During the winter semester you get hostel nights every weekend. It's a 2 day event celebrated by each hostel. First day is a cultural program, students irrespective of their hostel can take part in singing, dancing, music, band and drama to be performed on the same stage and get facilitated. On the second day the hostel throws a dinner party followed by a DJ.

  • JNU facilities extracurricular toba great extent. Clubs like dance, drama, painting, music, mountaineering, photography and other sports make the experience a thrill.

  • The campus is surrounded by many eateries, especially dhabas that provide the best food.

The best part of the university has to be its no minimum attendance rule. You are assessed on the basis of your performance only. So life at JNU can be both hectic and fun depending on how you balance it.

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Akanksha Rai

16 Nov 22

There are two ways for a BA degree from BHU. One through the faculty of Arts and another one through the faculty of Social Sciences.

The following subjects sone under a BA Social Science (Hons.) in BHU:

Faculty of Arts-

  • Economics

  • History

  • Political Science

  • Sociology 

  • Psychology 

  • Mathematics

  • Statistics

  • Geography 

  • Tourism and Travel Management 

Faculty of Social Sciences-

  • Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology 

  • Arabic

  • Archaeology and Museology 

  • Applied Statistics

  • Bengali

  • Chinese

  • Dance

  • Education 

  • English

  • French

  • Geography 

  • German

  • Hindi

  • Home Science 

  • History of Art

  • Japanese

  • Linguistics

  • Marathi 

  • Music Instrumental

  • Music Vocal

  • Nepali

  • Office Management and secretarial practice 

  • Pali

  • Persian

  • Philosophy 

  • Physical Education 

  • Painting 

  • Psychology 

  • Russian

  • Sanskrit 

  • Statistics 

  • Telugu

  • Tamil

  • Travel and Tourism Management 

  • Urdu

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MV

Mayank Verma

18 Nov 22

Almost 30-40% of the students got placed. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies of our college are TCS, etc. Almost 50-60% of the students got an internship in firms, Sai & Associations, etc.

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Devraj Mehta

03 Nov 22

The eligibility criteria for various universities vary. Because IGNOU is a recognized university, you can certainly apply for admission to pursue LLB if you take the CET.

The Bar Council of India does not recognize law degree programs completed through distance education, so IGNOU does not offer 3-year LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB, or LLM programs. It should be noted that no entrance exam is required for IGNOU law programs (except for Ph.D. in Law). Candidates must simply register for IGNOU law programs by completing the application form and submitting their application fee, as well as the course fee.

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Anika Ramteke

16 Oct 21

The rules for ATKT at Mumbai University are simple and easy to follow. 

  • If you have more than 2 KT in each semester, then you will not be promoted to the next year. You will have to drop a year from college and appear for the exams again.
  • Keep a close eye on the notifications related to the exam and fill the form accordingly.
  • If you have 2 or less KT in each semester, then you will be promoted to the next year.
  • To appear for 3rd year examination, you must clear either your 1st or 2nd year.

You would not be allowed to continue your term in the third year if you fail in any of the subjects of the first year and second year (cross ATKT). 

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AT

Alok Thakkar

21 Oct 22

The full form of BPP is Bachelor Preparatory Programme. Some important details of the course are as follows:

Maximum duration 

6 months

Minimum duration

2 years

Course fees

INR 1000

Minimum age

18 years

Maximum age

No limit 

The best part about the program is that it is eligible for almost everyone. No formal qualification is required for this course.

BPP at IGNOU is specially designed for the ones who are willing to get a Bachelor's Degree from IGNOU but lack the required qualification i.e., passing 10+2. Because of this lack of qualification the students who haven’t passed 10+2 cannot apply for higher education anywhere. This programme has been designed to give such students an opportunity to enter higher education. Please note that this is just an enabling programme and not equivalent to 10+2.

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AK

Anil Karki

28 Oct 22

No, there is no semester system in IGNOU for BA courses. In IGNOU students are enrolled in two cycles (January and June). The submission of assignments and TEE (Term End Examination) is scheduled once a year.

Although assignments can be submitted only once a year, there is a high chance that if you fail to appear in May or December TEE, you can appear for that particular subject on another cycle.

For example, you enrolled in this course in 2021. If you wish to appear for June 2022 TEE, you are required to submit the assignments by March 30 2022. If you fail to appear or pass the TEE, you can appear for the same exam in December 2022.

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DR

Diksha Roy

12 Sept 22

Consider what you want as the optional in UPSC and choose it as your honors subject. Public Administration is a good option. Otherwise, you can choose basic BA from IGNOU. The course includes subjects from Social Science, Literature, Community Services, etc.

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