Shri Ram College of Commerce
New Delhi, Delhi
UniversityDU
NAACA++
NIRF#1
Fees₹40,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Avg. Package₹11 LPA
Highest Package₹35 LPA
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
CUET-UG + DU central counselling
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Arts/Humanities Verified detail
BA
Duration
3 yrs
Eligibility
12th Arts/Humanities
Avg. Salary
₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Course Overview
BA (Bachelor of Arts) is a 3-year undergraduate liberal-arts degree. Common majors include English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and Foreign Languages. BA builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills — strong base for UPSC, law, journalism, and PG study.
Detailed Syllabus
- Year 1 — Core + foundation papers in chosen majors
- Year 2 — Discipline-specific theory + ability enhancement
- Year 3 — Advanced electives + dissertation/project
Entrance Exams
CUET-UGIPU CETChrist EntranceBHU UET (now via CUET)
Admission Process
- 1Clear 12th in any stream
- 2CUET / college entrance
- 3Merit-based admission
Skills Required
- Reading & writing
- Critical thinking
- Research
- Communication
- Languages
Government Career Opportunities
- UPSC Civil Services
- State PSC
- SSC CGL
- Teaching (after B.Ed/NET)
- Foreign Service
Private Career Opportunities
- Content Writer / Editor
- Journalist
- HR Associate
- Research Associate
- Public Policy
Higher Education Options
- MA
- MBA
- MSW
- Law (LLB)
- Journalism (MJMC)
- B.Ed
Certifications
Foreign language certifications (DELF, Goethe)Digital writing/SEOContent marketing
Industry Demand
Moderate
Avg. Salary
₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Top Salary
₹15 LPA+ (top journalism / policy / civil services)
Future Scope
See below
Future Scope
Liberal arts roles in policy, content, education, and civil services continue to grow. India's content & creator economy especially rewards BA grads with strong language and digital skills.
Top Recruiters
The Hindu / TOI / Indian ExpressGovt of IndiaTeach for IndiaThink tanksPR & content agencies
Internships
- Newsroom internships
- NGO & policy think tanks
- Publishing houses
Scholarships
- Central Sector Scholarship
- Post-Matric SC/ST/OBC
- State-level merit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BA useful?
Yes — especially with a clear plan (UPSC, journalism, law, content, PG). Avoid drifting; pick a major you'll actually use.
College & Institute Finder
Browse top colleges across India offering BA.
18 colleges found
Government
Lady Shri Ram College
New Delhi, Delhi
UniversityDU
NAACA+
NIRF#9
Fees₹30,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
CUET-UG (women only)
Visit websiteSt. Xavier's College Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
UniversityMumbai University
NAACA++
NIRF#53
Fees₹15,000 / year
HostelNot available
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
Merit + interview
Visit websiteLoyola College Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
UniversityMadras University
NAACA++
NIRF#13
Fees₹40,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
Merit-based
Visit websiteDelhi University (North Campus)
New Delhi, Delhi
UniversityDU
NAACA+
NIRF#11
Fees₹15,000–40,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
CUET-UG + DU CSAS
Visit websiteJawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, Delhi
UniversityJNU
NAACA++
NIRF#2
Fees₹500 / year (subsidised)
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-PGCUET-UG
CUET
Visit websiteBanaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
UniversityBHU
NAACA++
NIRF#5
Fees₹20,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-UGNEET-UG
CUET / NEET
Visit websiteAligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
UniversityAMU
NAACA+
NIRF#8
Fees₹25,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
AMU Entrance
AMU entrance
Visit websiteJamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi
UniversityJMI
NAACA++
NIRF#3
Fees₹15,000 / year
HostelAvailable
Entrance Exams
CUET-UG
CUET
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