Bhagini Nivedita College (bnc)

Course Name:

Bachelor of Arts (Programme)
(Also known as B.A. Programme or formerly B.A. Pass)

College:

Bhagini Nivedita College (BNC)
Constituent college of the University of Delhi
Located in Kair, Najafgarh, New Delhi

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters) – Full-time undergraduate degree
Follows the UGCF (Undergraduate Curriculum Framework) introduced by DU

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board

• Open to students from any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science)

• Admission is through CUET (UG) conducted by NTA

• CUET subject combination must match the intended B.A. Programme subjects

Subject Combinations:

In the B.A. Programme, students typically choose two core subjects to study over three years. Subject combinations vary, but commonly offered ones at BNC may include:

• Hindi + History

• Political Science + History

• Hindi + Political Science

• Economics + History

• Political Science + Sanskrit

(Exact combinations may change slightly by academic session depending on faculty availability.)

Course Structure:

The B.A. Programme offers a multidisciplinary curriculum:

1. Core Discipline Subjects – Two main subjects studied across all semesters

2. Generic Electives (GE) – Courses from other departments

3. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) – Applied courses like translation, writing, digital tools

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

5. Value Addition Courses (VAC) – Ethics, digital literacy, soft skills

Learning Environment:

• Lectures, tutorial discussions, and class presentations

• Continuous internal assessments and end-semester exams

• Co-curricular involvement through societies, cultural groups, and NSS/NCC

• Language labs, library access, and career guidance services

Career Options After B.A. Programme:

• Postgraduate Studies: M.A., B.Ed., MSW, MBA, Journalism, etc.

• Government Jobs: SSC, UPSC (Civil Services), Police, Railways, etc.

• Private Sector: Entry-level roles in HR, customer service, sales, publishing

• NGOs and Social Work: Project assistants, field officers, research assistants

• Creative fields: Content writing, media, public relations, digital marketing

Why Choose B.A. Programme at BNC?

• Supportive all-women academic environment

• Opportunity to explore multiple disciplines

• Affordable education with DU’s academic standards

• Growing focus on employability and life skills

• Active cultural and academic engagement through student societies