Aryabhatta College

Course Name:

Bachelor of Arts (Programme)

College:

Aryabhatta College
Affiliated to University of Delhi
Location: South Campus, New Delhi

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)
Follows the UGCF (Undergraduate Curriculum Framework) of Delhi University

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have completed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board.

• Students from any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) can apply.

• Admission is through the CUET (UG) conducted by NTA.

• The subjects chosen in CUET must align with the desired discipline combinations in the B.A. Programme.

Subject Combinations (Examples):

The B.A. Programme allows students to study two main disciplines across all semesters. Combinations usually offered at Aryabhatta College include:

• History + Political Science

• Economics + Political Science

• Hindi + History

• English + Sociology

• Philosophy + Hindi

• Geography + Political Science

Note: Exact combinations may vary from year to year depending on faculty and seat availability.

Course Structure:

The B.A. Programme includes a mix of core, elective, and skill-based courses.

1. Core Discipline Subjects (two main subjects studied over six semesters)

2. Generic Electives (GE) – from other departments to broaden academic exposure

3. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) – such as creative writing, translation, or data handling

4. Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) – including English/MIL Communication and Environmental Studies

5. Value Addition Courses (VAC) – covering areas like ethics, leadership, and digital literacy

Teaching and Evaluation:

• Combination of lectures and tutorials

• Continuous internal assessment (assignments, tests, presentations)

• End-semester university examinations

• Some subjects may include projects or field-based components

Campus and Facilities:

• Well-stocked library and digital learning resources

• Active cultural, academic, and social societies

• Seminars, workshops, and inter-college activities

• Career counselling and placement support

• Access to University of Delhi’s academic and extracurricular resources

Career Opportunities After B.A. Programme:

• Postgraduate study in fields such as M.A., MSW, MBA, B.Ed., etc.

• Government exams: UPSC (Civil Services), SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence

• Private sector roles in administration, HR, marketing, customer service

• Media and content writing roles in journalism, editing, digital media

• Social sector and NGOs

• Teaching (after B.Ed. or CTET/NET)