Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

B.A. Programme – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College

The B.A. Programme is an interdisciplinary and flexible undergraduate degree that allows students to study two core subjects along with skill-based and interdisciplinary courses. It is different from an Honours course because it doesn't focus on a single major subject but instead offers a broad-based liberal arts education.

Course Duration:

• 3 Years (6 Semesters)

• Follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) under NEP guidelines

Subject Combinations:

DDU College typically offers a set of subject combinations for students to choose from at the time of admission. The available combinations may change slightly each academic year based on faculty and resources, but commonly include:

• History + Political Science

• Economics + Political Science

• English + History

• Hindi + Philosophy

• Sanskrit + History

• Philosophy + Political Science

• Economics + History

Each of the two subjects is treated equally in terms of course weightage and assessments.

Course Components:

1. Core Discipline Courses:

   • Two subjects studied over six semesters

   • Includes theory, critical writing, and some research-based assignments

2. AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses):

   • Environmental Studies

   • English/Hindi Communication

3. SEC (Skill Enhancement Courses):

   • Practical, vocational subjects such as:

     • Creative writing

     • Computer applications

     • Public speaking

     • Translation studies

     • Data literacy

4. Generic Elective (GE):

   • Students may choose one or two papers from outside their main disciplines (e.g., philosophy, economics, or language papers)

Assessment Structure:

• Internal Assessment: 25% (assignments, presentations, attendance, tests)

• University Exams: 75% (end-of-semester written exams)

Admission Criteria:

• Entrance: Based on CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores

• Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board (any stream, depending on subject choices)

• No specific stream restrictions for most combinations

Who Should Consider the B.A. Programme?

This course is ideal for students who:

• Want to study more than one subject without focusing solely on one major

• Are interested in civil services, teaching, journalism, translation, content creation, social work, or pursuing postgraduate studies in humanities or social sciences

• Want a flexible curriculum with space for skill-building

Career Opportunities After B.A. Programme:

• Civil Services (UPSC, State PSCs)

• Teaching (after B.Ed. or higher studies)

• Journalism and Media

• NGOs and Social Sector

• Public Policy and Administration

• Freelance Writing and Content Creation

• Postgraduate studies in Political Science, History, English, etc.