Delhi College Of Arts And Commerce (dcac)

B.A. Programme – DCAC

The B.A. Programme is a three-year undergraduate course that allows students to study two disciplines from the humanities or social sciences. It is structured to give students a broad foundation in liberal arts, without focusing solely on one subject like in Honours degrees.

Course Duration

• 3 Years (6 Semesters)

• Full-time undergraduate degree

• Based on CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) under DU

Subject Combinations Offered at DCAC

Students must choose two core disciplines from the combinations offered by the college. Common combinations at DCAC include:

• History + Political Science

• Economics + Political Science

• Philosophy + History

• English + Political Science

• Hindi + History

• Journalism + Political Science (subject to availability)

Subject offerings may vary slightly by academic year and availability of seats/faculty.

Structure of the Program

1. Core Discipline Papers

   • Equal focus on both selected subjects across semesters

   • Theoretical and analytical learning with assignments and projects

2. AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses)

   • Environmental Studies

   • English or Hindi Communication

3. SEC (Skill Enhancement Courses)

   • Examples: Public Speaking, Translation, Creative Writing, Media Literacy

4. GE (Generic Electives)

   • Courses chosen from other disciplines to broaden academic exposure

Eligibility & Admission Process

• Admission Mode: Through CUET (UG)

• Eligibility:

  • Passed 10+2 from any recognized board

  • CUET subject selection must match the B.A. Programme requirements of DU

  • No specific stream is required (open to Arts, Commerce, Science students)

Career Options After B.A. Programme

• Civil Services and other competitive exams

• Teaching, after B.Ed. or further studies

• Media and Journalism, if taken as part of the course

• Content Writing, Editing, Copywriting

• NGO/Development Sector roles

• Postgraduate Studies in any of the chosen disciplines