Kamala Nehru College

B.A. Programme – Kamala Nehru College (University of Delhi)

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board

• Admission is through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

• No specific subject requirements, making it accessible to students from various academic backgrounds

Key Features:

• Combines two core disciplines (subject pairs chosen at the time of admission)

• Includes language courses, skill development components, and general electives

• Focuses on broad-based education rather than subject specialization

Subject Combinations Offered (subject to availability and seat allotment):

Kamala Nehru College typically offers combinations from the following subjects:

• History

• Political Science

• Sociology

• Economics

• Philosophy

• Hindi

• English

• Sanskrit

• Psychology

• Geography

• Mathematics (sometimes as a minor option depending on eligibility)

Example combinations:

• History + Political Science

• Sociology + Philosophy

• English + Economics

Course Structure:

The B.A. Programme includes:

1. Discipline 1 and Discipline 2
   (Core subjects chosen as part of the combination)

2. Generic Electives (GE)

   • Subjects from other departments for exposure to diverse fields

3. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

   • Examples: Creative writing, data handling, media skills, translation, project work

4. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)

   • English or MIL (Modern Indian Language) Communication

   • Environmental Science

Assessment and Exams:

• Continuous Internal Assessment (20-25%) – tests, assignments, presentations

• End-semester exams (written theory + practical where applicable)

Career Pathways After B.A. Programme:

• Civil services preparation

• Journalism and Mass Communication

• Teaching (after B.Ed.)

• NGOs and Development Sector

• Content Writing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

• Further studies (M.A., diplomas, certifications)