Hindu College

B.A. (Hons.) – Hindu College

Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Popular Disciplines Offered:

Hindu College is renowned for its humanities and social sciences departments. It offers B.A. (Hons.) in the following subjects:

1. English

2. History

3. Political Science

4. Economics

5. Philosophy

6. Sociology

7. Hindi

8. Sanskrit

Course Structure (General):

The program follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) under the University of Delhi. Each discipline includes:

1. Core Courses:

These are compulsory papers in the chosen discipline across all semesters.

• For example, Political Science Hons. includes Indian Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, etc.

• English Hons. covers British literature, postcolonial literature, Indian writing in English, etc.

2. Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE):

Advanced topics within the discipline chosen in later semesters (V and VI). These allow some specialization.

• Examples: Gender Studies, Public Policy, Literary Theory, etc.

3. Generic Electives (GE):

Subjects chosen from other departments for interdisciplinary exposure.

• A student of History might choose Political Science or Sociology as GE.

4. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC):

Focus on applied skills such as:

• Creative Writing

• Translation and Interpretation

• Data Analysis

• Archival Research

5. Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC):

These are focused on language and environmental awareness.

• Environmental Science

• English/Hindi/MIL Communication

Assessment:

• Internal assessment (25%): assignments, presentations, attendance, and midterms.

• End-semester exam (75%): written exams on each paper.

Career Prospects:

Depending on the specialization, students can pursue careers in:

• Civil Services / UPSC

• Teaching and Academia

• Media and Journalism

• Public Policy

• Content Writing / Editing

• Research

• NGOs / Development Sector

• Law (via LLB)

• Higher Studies (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.)

Eligibility:

• Class 12 from a recognized board.

• Admission is merit-based (via CUET since 2022), and specific subject combinations are considered depending on the course.