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Patna University BA Admissions 2023: Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Registrations, PUCET

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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

18 K

1 Year Fees

18 K

Total Fees

54 K

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 18000	₹ 18 K
year 2	₹ 18000	₹ 18 K
year 3	₹ 18000	₹ 18 K

Course Information

Course Description

Patna University BA Admission 2023 is ongoing. The third merit list for UG Regular and Vocational programs has been released. Candidates who applied for admission can check the merit list through the official website – pup.ac.in. Counselling for candidates selected in the third merit list will be held on June 27, 27, and 28, 2023. Check: Patna University Admission 2023

Patna University provides Bachelor’s in Arts stream across various disciplines. The course is offered as a full-time regular course for students interested in gaining knowledge of the current and past world. Application forms for admissions are released online every year on the official institute website. BA course is offered for 3 consecutive years.

The basic eligibility is 10+2 in relevant disciplines from recognized universities or boards.
Selection to the course is based on merit list released by the university.

Table of Content

Patna University BA Important Dates
Patna University BA Eligibility Criteria
Patna University BA Admission Guidelines

3.1 How to Apply?

Patna University BA Course Details
Patna University BA FAQs

Patna University BA Important Dates 2023

Event	Dates
Application Start Date	May 20, 2023
Last date to apply	June 05, 2023
Merit List	June 08, 2023
Admission for the first merit list	June 9 – June 13, 2023
Second Merit List	June 16, 2023
Counselling for second merit list	June 17,19, 20, and 21, 2023
Third Merit List	June 24, 2023
Counselling for third merit list	June 26, 27, and 28, 2023

Patna University BA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in the BA program of Patna University should fulfil the below mentioned eligibility criteriAns.

Candidates should have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board or institute.
Candidates with IA/I.Sc/I.Com are also eligible to apply.
Applicants shall have an aggregate of 45% in the last qualifying exam.
For BA in Functional English, candidates must have studied English at intermediate or 10+2 level.
Candidates must also appear for and qualify the PUCET entrance exam.

Patna University BA Admission Guidelines

Patna University provides admissions to BA programs on the basis of university level entrance conducted, called Patna University Common Entrance Test. Candidate’s performance in the last qualifying examinations is also evaluated.

PUCET entrance comprises mainly general knowledge, reasoning and aptitude sections.
There are a total of 100 questions related to all major subjects of Humanities and Social Science.
The university releases merit lists and eligible candidates will then have to appear for counselling rounds on the prescribed date and venue.

How to Apply?

Below mentioned are the steps to be followed for application process:

Visit the official page of Patna University and click on “Admission”.
Applicants will have to proceed with “online registration”.
Applicants will be redirected to the next page for filling in basic details.
Applicants fill in their academic and personal details and upload your photograph and signatures in the portal.
After completing all the steps click on “submit”.
Proceed to pay the fees and take a print out of the application form and fees receipt for future references.

Documents Required during Counseling Rounds:

10th and 12th marksheet
PUCET Scorecard
Fee receipt
Caste certificate (if needed)
Migration certificate
PwD certificate (if needed)
Birth ID proof

Read More: Patna University Admission

Patna University BA Course Details

Patna University provides BA program in below mentioned specializations:

S.No	Specializations
1	Honors
2	Mathematics
3	Statistics
4	Hindi
5	English
6	Sanskrit
7	Urdu
8	Maithili
9	Persian
10	Music
11	Philosophy
12	Home Science
13	History
14	Sociology
15	Political Science
16	Economics
17	Psychology
18	Geography
19	Ancient Indian History & Archaeology
20	Advertising, Sales Promotion & Sales Management
21	Computer Applications
22	Communicative English
23	Functional English
24	Social Work

Course Structure: BA program is provided for a minimum duration of 3 years which is further divided into 6 semesters. Each academic year comprises two semesters and is a credit based course. Each course of CBCS contains Course Core (CC), Generic Elective Course (GE), Discipline-Specific Elective Course (DSE), Skill/ Ability Enhancement Course (SEC), and Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC). Skill enhancement courses (SEC) have to be chosen in semester III and Semester IV.

Evaluation: Evaluation of students is done on the basis of candidate’s performance in both internal assessments and end semester examinations conducted in each semester. Many quizzes, assignments, viva-voce, practical examinations also contribute majorly in the evaluation process. The final CGPA will be decided on the performance of the students in semester courses/ papers. The GE, AECC and SEC courses/ papers will be qualifying papers and students have to score 45% marks on these papers.

Attendance: Students are required to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in each semester in order to be eligible for promotion to next semesters. Students are required to attend all the theoretical and practical classes and maintain their attendance in both separately. Students without minimum required attendance will not be allowed to appear for end semester examinations.

Patna University BA FAQs

Ques. If I score more than 80% in my 12th board exam, will I be eligible for direct admissions to BA courses of Patna University?

Ans. The university does not provide direct admissions to BA programs. Appearing and qualifying the PUCET entrance exam is mandatory for admissions to BA courses at Patna University. However, performance of candidates in their last qualifying examinations is also considered as candidates below 45% aggregate marks are not eligible to apply for the program.

Ques. What are some of the facilities provided by Patna University for BA students?

Ans. Patna University provides many infrastructural and academic facilities to the students. Few of them are:

University press
University guest house
Central library
Yoga center
Dispensary
Computer center
Well furnished classrooms
Laboratories and Workshops
Conference Rooms, Seminar Halls and Auditorium

Ques. What will be the pattern of PUCET entrance exam if I want to take admissions to BA in Computer Applications at Patna University?

Ans. Patna University Common Entrance Test is the university level entrance test conducted for admissions to various UG programs. PUCET entrance exam for BA in Computer Applications will comprise General Aptitude and Reasoning sections of 20 marks. Another section will be English Proficiency and Mathematics Section comprising 20 marks and 35 marks respectively. Arts: Eco, Comp. section will comprise 20 marks whereas General Knowledge will comprise 5 marks. The Interview will comprise additional 20 marks making the entrance exam of 120 marks. Time duration will be 2 hours and the questions will be Multiple Choice Type (MCQs).

Ques.Can I get admitted to Patna University BA Program directly?

Ans. No, one has to qualify Patna University Common Entrance Test to be admitted to Patna University BA program. The university does not offer direct admissions as of now. Selections are based on PUCET scores.

Ques. What will be the pattern of Patna University Common Entrance Test for BA in Social Work?

Ans. Following are the sections along with their weightage in the entrance test:

General Aptitude and Reasoning: 20 Marks
English Language Proficiency: 15 Marks
Hindi Proficiency: 15 Marks
General Science (10th level): 10 Marks
History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Computers: 40 Marks
Interview: 20 Marks

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Answered Questions

Patna University - [PU]: 17 answered questions

How do I prepare for entrance of Patna University for BA?

By Meghdeepa Mondalon 20 Oct 21

Simran Upadhyay

20 Oct 21B.A Sociology from Patna University (2020)

One of my friends appeared for the entrance test for BA at Patna University. According to him, questions asked in the entrance test are quite easy. You can score well even with 15-20 days of preparation. Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the examination.

Focus mainly on your language subjects, Poultry, History, Geography, Sociology, Reasoning, and GK. Make sure that your concepts are clear.
Read any good books on GK like Lucent.
Study your 10th and 12th textbooks on History, Geography, and Civics.

Hope this gives you an idea about how to prepare for the examination.

How canI get Patna University’s previous year question papers for BSc entrance?

By Satyam Purwaron 11 Nov 21

Abhishek Banerjee

11 Nov 21Bachelor of Science from Patna Science College, Patna (2019)

It can be difficult to get your hands on the previous year’s question paper of Patna University. Since the university takes back the question paper after the examination. However, you can get these question papers from the book shops situated opposite the university. There are also a few websites created by the students of the university where you can find the question papers.

Is studying in Patna University better than Magadh University?

By Dhrishti Tulion 15 Jul 22

Aditi Sinha

15 Jul 22B.A. in Geography Hons, Magadh University

Patna University is comparably better than Magadh University. It maintains a fixed schedule. The classes and examinations are on time. Your course will be completed within the scheduled time. The results and degrees are delivered as per the timeline. The academics and teaching methodology used at Patna University are better than Magadh University.

It also has a locational benefit. Patna has many good coaching institutes for banking, SSC, etc.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Patna University?

By Kiran Chughon 20 Oct 21

Anushua Banerjee

20 Oct 21studied BCA Magadh Mahila College, Patna University (2020)

A friend of mine graduated from Patna University. Here are some of the tips she shared from her experience at the university.

Try not to engage in elections. If you do, you will end up spending a lot of time preparing for lectures, and meetings. Which will affect your attendance as well as studies.
Panta University has a central library. You will get the library card after your admission. Take full advantage of it. They have a huge collection of magazines, books, and different newspapers.
Don’t miss lectures. 75% attendance is mandatory at Patna University. Get to know your professors. Interact with them, ask them about your doubts.
Make a good friends circle with whom you can discuss your quarries.
Google about the university and get to know its history and culture. This will give you confidence.
Patna University also offers decent extracurricular activities. You can engage in it.

These are just a few of the things that you need to know about Patna University.

How is Patna university?

By Dhrishti Tulion 29 Apr 22

Saurav Patel

29 Apr 22PGDM from National Institute of Bank Management , Pune (2021)

Patna University is considered among the best in Bihar and Jharkhand area. The university offers decent academics and completes the courses in time. It also gives students the freedom to explore their talents, be it in academics or sports.

Patna University offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate and postgraduate. There are courses on Marine life and Dolphine Research.

The college produced many IAS and IPS officers. Patna University notable alumni list includes names like Lalu Prasad, Ramananda Prasad, Dr. H.C. Verma, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi.

What is the procedure to calculate the percentage for B.Sc Honours from Patna University? Does it involve only the marks of honours papers or are papers of qualifying nature only involved?

By Asmita Khandelwalon 11 Nov 21

Shreya Rai,

11 Nov 21B.A. Mass Communication, Patna University (2018)

In Patna University you have to calculate the percentage from total marks you obtained in your honours.

If you have four honours papers of 100 marks each and you have got 320 out of 400. Your percentage will be 80%.

In subsidiary papers you only need to pass as they are not included while calculating the percentage.

How many marks do I need to obtain in the BA entrance test to qualify for Patna University?

By Sudeshna Bharon 11 Nov 21

Jiraya Sen,

11 Nov 21B.Com from Patna University (2019)

Every college has their own cut offs presented by them. The cut off marks tend to decrease with consecutive lists.

If you are a General category student 55-65 marks out of 100 would be enough to get you through. The reserved categories like OBC, SC or ST get a relaxation of 5-10%. Patna University also considers students from sports quota and other extra curricular achievements.

Which is better Patna University or Patliputra University?

By Shivani Tiwarion 20 May 22

Anushua Mukharjee

20 May 22B.Sc from Patna University (2018)

Patna University has better colleges compared to Patilputra University. Most colleges associated to Patilputra University don’t take regular classes. Often sessions are late at Patilputra University as well. At Patna University classes are regular.

However, PPU colleges like A N College and College of Commerce are good and can be compared to Panta University colleges.

How do I get admission into Patna university?

By Megha Rohillaon 20 Oct 21

Bansita Guha

20 Oct 21studied BCA from Patna University (2018)

Patna University conducts an entrance examination for admission. If you want to get admission to any college under Patna University, you will have to fill out the college form and appear on the entrance test.

After the result is declared, the university will publish the cutoff list. Check whether you are qualifying the cutoff according to your caste section. After that, you can go ahead with your admission procedure. So, try to perform well and secure a good score on the entrance test.

Which university is better Patna University or Ranchi University?

By Aaditya Hari Nairon 06 Oct 21

Shreya Yadav

06 Oct 21Studied B.Sc Chemistry, Patna University (2016)

There are not many differences between the two universities. Patna Women’s College has a good reputation as well as a good infrastructure. The answer is very subjective as the answer will vary from person to person.

Colleges under Patna University such as Magadh Mahila College, P Women’s College are for women which tell us that Patna University takes the education of women seriously.
B.N. College under Patna University offers science.
Some students get placed and also get placement opportunities in Save the Children, World Vision, Care India, etc.
In the case of Ranchi University, the highest package offered to the students is INR 3.47 LPA.
The students of the fourth semester are eligible for the campus placements.
The top companies that visit the campus for recruitment are HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Categories	Patna University	Ranchi University
Placement Percentage	60%	80%
Highest CTC	6 LPA	8 LPA
Average CTC	3 LPA	4.5 LPA

Internship opportunities at NIT Rourkela, ICAR, Sun Pharma, IICB Kolkata are also provided to the students of the end semester at Ranchi University. Both these colleges are quite similar, so choose the one that meets your requirements.