Swami Shraddhanand College

B.A. Programme – Overview

The B.A. Programme is a three-year undergraduate degree under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). It allows students to study a combination of two core subjects from the arts and social sciences, along with language and skill-based courses. This course is ideal for students looking for flexibility and a broad-based education rather than a single-subject specialization.

Course Structure

The B.A. Programme consists of the following components:

1. Discipline Courses (Two Core Subjects)

Students select two disciplines from a range of subjects available at the college. Common combinations offered at Swami Shraddhanand College may include:

• History + Political Science

• Economics + Mathematics

• Hindi + Political Science

• Sanskrit + History

• English + Economics
  (Note: Subject combinations may vary each academic session based on availability.)

2. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)

These courses are compulsory and include:

• English Communication or Hindi Communication

• Environmental Studies

3. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Students take skill-based papers, which can include:

• Creative Writing

• Translation Studies

• Public Speaking

• Data Analysis (Options vary by department and semester.)

4. Generic Electives (GE)

These are interdisciplinary papers chosen from outside the two core disciplines. Students get exposure to subjects they are not majoring in.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board.

• Admission is based on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) performance under the University of Delhi's central admission process.

Duration and Mode

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

• Mode: Full-time, regular degree course

Career Prospects

After completing a B.A. Programme, students can pursue:

• Higher education (M.A., B.Ed., or Diploma Courses)

• Competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, banking, teaching)

• Careers in journalism, content writing, social work, public administration, sales, and HR