Sri Aurobindo College

Course Name:

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

College:

Sri Aurobindo College
University of Delhi (South Campus)
Established: 1972
Type: Co-educational

Duration:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Mode:

Full-time (Regular Day Classes)

B.A. (Hons.) Specializations Offered:

Sri Aurobindo College typically offers the following Honours disciplines in the Arts stream:

1. B.A. (Hons.) in English

2. B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi

3. B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science

4. B.A. (Hons.) in History

(The availability may vary year to year depending on faculty and seat allocation.)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 from a recognized board.

• Minimum Marks: Usually 45% aggregate in the qualifying exam (varies by category and course).

• Subject Requirements: Some honours courses may require the subject studied at the 10+2 level (e.g., English for B.A. English Hons).

• Admission Basis: Based on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores as per University of Delhi admission policy.

Course Structure (CBCS – Choice Based Credit System):

Each B.A. (Hons.) program includes:

• Core Courses (CC) – Discipline-specific foundation subjects

• Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE) – Advanced topics in the chosen subject

• Generic Electives (GE) – Subjects from other disciplines

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) – Practical skills like communication or research

• Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) – English/MIL Communication and Environmental Studies

Examples of Course Content by Discipline:

B.A. (Hons.) English:

• Indian Classical Literature

• British Poetry and Drama

• Postcolonial Literature

• Literary Theory

• Women’s Writing

• European Classical Literature

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science:

• Political Theory

• Indian Government and Politics

• Comparative Politics

• International Relations

• Public Administration

B.A. (Hons.) Hindi:

• Adhunik Hindi Kavita

• Hindi Natak aur Rangmanch

• Sahitya ka Itihas

• Katha Sahitya

• Bhasha Vigyan

B.A. (Hons.) History:

• Ancient India

• Medieval India

• Modern Indian History

• World History

• Historiography

Facilities & Campus Life:

• Fully equipped library

• Active student societies (literary, drama, debate, etc.)

• Annual college festival

• Placement and career counseling cell

• Access to sports and cultural activities

• Affordable canteen, medical room, and Wi-Fi access

Career Opportunities After B.A. (Hons.):

Graduates from these programs pursue various roles or higher studies such as:

• M.A. in respective subjects

• Civil Services, SSC, and other government exams

• Teaching (after B.Ed.)

• Media & Journalism

• Content Writing & Editing

• NGOs & Social Work

• Political Analysis & Research

• Corporate roles in HR, PR, communications, and client servicing