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BA Hons Admissions 2023: Registration Dates, Top Colleges, Entrance Exams, Eligibility, Admission Process

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BA Hons Admissions in India are mostly done through merit i.e based on the scores obtained by a candidate in 10+2. However, top BA colleges in India offering BA Hons grant admission based on the entrance exams such as CUET, IPU CET, etc. conducted at the National or University level. Shortlisted candidates should pay fees to finalize their admission. 

Admission to the top BA Hons colleges in India is done through an entrance exam. The Delhi University will conduct BA Hons Admission 2023 on the basis of marks scored by candidates in the CUET entrance exams and marks scored in 10+2. Read More: DU UG Admissions to be based on CUET

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BA Hons is an undergraduate course offered for the duration of 3-years with various specializations such as Political Science, History, Hindi, English, Psychology, Sanskrit. For admission to the BA Hons degree, one must have completed their 10+2 with at least 50% marks from a recognized Board and may have qualified for an entrance exam. The average fees for the course can be anywhere between INR INR 20,000 - 80,000.

BA Hons Admission 2023 Important Dates

The table given below shows the BA Admission 2023 application form dates for some of the top BA Hons Colleges in India.

College Admission Process Application Dates
Lady Shri Ram College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Zakir Husain Delhi College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Kamala Nehru College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Dyal Singh College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Miranda House CUET 2nd week of August 2023
IP College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Lakshmibai College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Daulat Ram College CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce CUET 2nd week of August 2023
Hindu College CUET 2nd week of August 2023

Check: BA Hons vs BA

BA Hons Entrance Exams

BA Hons. Admissions are offered through merit as well as on the scores obtained in the entrance exams conducted at the State or University level. Most of the colleges offer merit based admission to BA Hons. program, however some colleges grant admission based on scores of entrance exams like CUET, NPAT, etc. 

Entrance Exam Schedule

Given below are the details of some of the popular entrance exams for BA Hons admission 2023 along with important dates.

Entrance Exam Registration Date Exam Date
CUET February 15 – March 30, 2023 May 21 - 28, 2023
IPU CET March 24 – April 30, 2023 May 2023
NMIMS (NPAT) December 01 - May 21, 2023 January 04 - May 31, 2023

BA Hons Admission Process

Most of the colleges/universities offer admission to BA Hons based on scores obtained by a candidate in their 10+2. However, some colleges either conduct their own entrance exams such as CUET, BHU UET or consider scores of the common entrance test to admit students. A list of shortlisted candidates will be released for merit-based and Entrance-Based admissions by the University. Aspirants need to visit the institute and pay the fees to finalize their admission. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for BA Hons Hons admission 2023, candidates must fulfill eligibility requirements given below: 

  • Candidates must have passed their 10+2 in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. 
  • Candidates must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized Board. 
  • There will be a relaxation of 5% on the minimum marks for the candidates belonging to reserved categories. 
  • For admission to top BA hons. colleges, one must have secured at least 90% marks in their 10+2 Board exam.
  • Candidates may also be required to qualify entrance exams such as IPU CET, CUCET, CUET, etc. for BA Hons admission. 

How to Apply?

Check the updates about the course details and important dates to apply for the BA Hons. course in the various institutions regularly

  • The top colleges for BA Hons. have very high average cutoffs. If you desire to study in those premier colleges, make sure to score very high marks in your Class XII final exams.
  • Submit application for admission in the colleges and National Entrance tests.
  • Appear for the entrance tests and score good marks.
  • After being shortlisted in the exam, prepare for the written tests and interviews for the particular B.A.(Hons.) you have applied.
  • Accept admission offers after final selection.

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BA Hons Admission 2023 Syllabus

BA Hons Syllabus has many specialized subjects like English, history, Sanskrit, philosophy, Urdu, sociology, etc. The Syllabus for some of the popular and most sought BA Hons specializations are given below: 

Semester 1 Semester 2
Foundation Course in English-1 Or Foundation Course in Hindi-2 English for Practical Purposes
Foundation Course in Science and Technology Understanding Prose
Foundation Course in Hindi Understanding Poetry
Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences -
Semester 3 Semester 4
Foundation Course in Assamese Operations Research
Foundation Course in English-1 History of Urdu Language
Office Organization Management History of Urdu Literature
Secretarial Practice Urdu Poetry
Human Environment Urdu Fiction
India: Earliest Times to 8th Century A.D. Elements of Urdu Literature
India From 8th to 15th Century A.D. Urdu Literature
India From 16th to Mid-18th Century A.D. Women in Urdu Literature
Society and Religion Socio-Cultural Forms in Urdu
Entrepreneurship and Marketing Political Ideas and Ideologies
Organizing Child Care Services Government & Politics in India
Administrative Theory Modern Indian Political Thought
Translation Government and Politics in East
Nutrition for the Community Government and Politics in Australia
Semester 5 Semester 6
Modern Europe: Mid 18th to Mid-20th Century The Study of Society
Elementary Mathematical Methods in Economic Development Society in India
Economic Development: Comparative Sociological Thought
Industrial Development in In Society and Stratification
National Income Accounting Social Problems in India
Fundamentals of Economics Indian Philosophy: Part I
Indian Economic Development: Issues and Perspectives Logic: Classical and Symbolic
Elementary Statistical Methods and Survey Techniques Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Agricultural Development in India Religions of the World
Development Administration Indian Philosophy: Part II
Personnel Administration Metaphysics
Financial Administration Ethics
Public Policy Modern Western Philosophy
Integrated Pest Management Contemporary Western Philosophy
Environmental Chemistry Epistemology
- Philosophy of Human Persons
- Philosophy of Science and Cosmology

BA Hons Admission 2023 Tips

  • Prepare well in advance – If you wish to get enrolled in a course for BA Hons, make sure you have enough marks in your final exam of Class XII because many top colleges have high cutoffs.
  • Keep yourself updated on current affairs and general knowledge because a large part of the entrance exam is based on those.
  • Read and keep learning about the areas that you are interested in. The interviewers would like to check how much interest you have and how much you know about the subject in advance.
  • Prepare for the entrance exams by practicing previous year questions and reading up about the particular subject.

BA Hons Admission 2023 FAQs

Ques. Which is better, BA or BA Hons.?

Ans. Both BA or BA Hons are offered for 3-years. BA focuses on various subjects and topics but BA Hons focuses on a particular subject which is taken as a specialization. Also BA Hons allow a bit more as compared to BA. 

Ques. Is BA Hons. a good degree?

Ans. Yes, BA Hons is a good degree. BA Hons gives you in-depth knowledge in a particular specialization. It also helps you to get important knowledge for a Masters degree. 

Ques. Is BA Hons. good for IAS?

Ans. Both BA Hons and BA are good for preparing for Civil Services. 

Ques. Which BA is best for UPSC?

Ans. BA Hons in Economics, Ecology, Psychology, Polity and Geography are some of the best BA for UPSC.

Ques. Can I do an MBA after BA?

Ans. Yes, one can pursue an MBA after completing a BA. Aspirants need to secure a minimum of 50% marks in their BA graduation. Also they need to qualify any Management entrance exams for MBA admissions.

Ques. Is BA Hons. English good for UPSC?

Ans. Yes, BA Hons English is good for UPSC. BA Hons in English can help in cracking interview rounds and help students to refine their communication skills. 

Ques. What can I do after BA Hons.?

Ans. After completing BA Hons, candidates can either find lucrative job opportunities for them or go for further studies and pursue MA, MBA, MFA, etc.

Ques. What is BA Hons. HSS?

Ans. BA Hons HSS or BA Hons in Social Sciences and Humanities is a 3-years undergraduate degree. It is pursued to get in-depth knowledge in various subjects of Social Science including Journalism, Design, Art, Historical Tourism and Counselling.

Ques. What is the eligibility and admission process of a BA Hons. degree?

Ans. For admission to the BA Hons. degree, one must have completed their 10+2 with at least 50% marks from a recognized Board and may have qualified for an entrance exam.

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Answered Questions

SC

What is the minimum passing marks for BA in IGNOU?

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).

RS

How do I prepare for the BHU (BA) honors entrance exam?

JS

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.

RG

How is life at JNU for MA students? Is it only hectic or do students have fun too?

SA

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.

AA

Which subjects come under a BA social science (Hons.) in BHU, Varanasi?

AR

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

SK

What are average placements of BHU in LLB?

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.

DK

Can I apply for LLB after graduating B.A through IGNOU correspondence study?

DM

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.

AN

What are the ATKT rules of Mumbai University 2021 BA?

AR

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). 

A

What is BPP from IGNOU?

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.

sd

Is there a semester system in IGNOU for BA courses?

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.

A

How is IGNOU BA for UPSC ? Which subjects should I choose for BA?

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.

Integrated COURSES with BA {Hons.}

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