Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

B.A. (Hons.) Courses Offered

ARSD College offers the following Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programs:

1. B.A. (Hons.) English

2. B.A. (Hons.) Hindi

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

4. B.A. (Hons.) History

5. B.A. (Hons.) Economics

6. B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit

(Availability may slightly vary each academic year depending on university approvals and seat capacity.)

Course Duration

• 3 years (6 semesters) under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) of the University of Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.

• Admission is based on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) as per the latest DU policy.

• Subject combinations and score requirements vary by course (e.g., for Economics Hons., Mathematics is often required).

• Minimum percentage in qualifying exams is not fixed but competitive due to cut-off-based admission.

Course Structure

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

• Core Papers (compulsory major-related subjects)

• Discipline Specific Electives (DSEs)

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs)

• Generic Electives (GEs) from other disciplines

• Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs) like Environmental Studies, English/MIL Communication

For example:

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science includes topics like:

• Indian Government and Politics

• Political Theory

• Comparative Politics

• Public Administration

• International Relations

• Political Philosophy

B.A. (Hons.) English covers:

• British Literature

• Indian Writing in English

• Literary Theory

• World Literatures

• Critical Thinking and Writing

Facilities and Campus Life

• Well-stocked library, computer labs, and sports infrastructure

• Active societies like Debating, NSS, NCC, dramatics (Rangayan), literary society, and more

• Cultural fests and inter-college events

• Placement cell with opportunities for internships and graduate jobs

Career Options After B.A. (Hons.)

• Higher studies (M.A., MBA, Journalism, etc.)

• Government exams (UPSC, SSC, etc.)

• Corporate roles in HR, content writing, analytics (esp. for Economics Hons.)

• Media, NGOs, civil society organizations, research, or academia