Deshbandhu College

B.A. (Hons.) – Deshbandhu College

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a three-year undergraduate degree focused deeply on one major subject within the humanities or social sciences. Deshbandhu College offers several B.A. (Hons.) programs and is known for its experienced faculty and academic environment.

Duration and Structure

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

• System: CBCS (Choice Based Credit System)

• Type: Full-time degree

B.A. (Hons.) Courses Offered at Deshbandhu College

1. B.A. (Hons.) Hindi

   • Modern and Medieval Hindi Literature

   • Literary Criticism, Hindi Poetry, Drama, and Fiction

   • Translation and Creative Writing

2. B.A. (Hons.) English

   • British, American, and Indian Literature

   • Literary Theory, Postcolonial and World Literature

   • Writing Skills and Academic Research

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

   • Indian Politics, Political Theory, International Relations

   • Comparative Politics, Public Administration, Political Ideologies

4. B.A. (Hons.) History

   • Ancient to Modern Indian History

   • World History, Historiography, and Cultural Studies

   • Gender, Environment, and Economic History

5. B.A. (Hons.) Economics

   • Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

   • Indian Economy, Public Finance, Development Economics

   • Quantitative Methods and Statistics

6. B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit

   • Classical Literature, Grammar, Philosophy, and Indian Knowledge Systems

7. B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy

   • Indian and Western Philosophy

   • Ethics, Logic, and Philosophy of Religion

   • Feminist Thought and Philosophy of Mind

Academic Components

• Core Papers: Main subject focus across all semesters

• DSE (Discipline-Specific Electives): Advanced topics in final year

• GE (Generic Electives): Courses from other departments

• SEC (Skill Enhancement Courses): Skills like translation, writing, research

• AECC: Environmental Studies, English/Hindi Communication

Eligibility and Admission

• Admission Mode: Through CUET (UG)

• Eligibility:

  • 10+2 from any recognized board

  • CUET subjects must align with the chosen Honours subject

  • Subject-specific combinations may be required

Why Choose B.A. (Hons.) at Deshbandhu College

• Long-standing academic reputation in humanities

• Active cultural and academic societies

• Support for research, presentations, and projects

• Good infrastructure and South Campus location

• Suitable for students preparing for civil services or postgraduate studies

Career Opportunities After B.A. (Hons.)

• Higher Studies: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. in the chosen field

• Teaching, Research, Civil Services, Journalism

• Publishing, Translation, NGO Sector, Policy Analysis

• Freelance Writing, Editing, Content Creation