Bachelor of Arts
BA stands for Bachelor of Arts, typically a 3-year undergraduate program in India, though some institutions may offer a 4-year variant
- Honours Option: Many universities offer both a standard BA and an Honours track, with the latter allowing deeper specialization and sometimes research opportunities
Specializations & Subjects
BA spans a wide array of disciplines in arts, humanities, and social sciences:
- Common Disciplines:
- English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Journalism & Mass Communication, etc.
- Integrated and Specialized Tracks:
- Some universities offer BA LLB, BA in Applied Sanskrit, or Bachelor of Visual/Fine Arts, blending traditional arts with professional components.
- NLSIU Bengaluru’s BA (Honours) includes features like majors/minors, internships, open electives, language study, and optional fourth-year research—aimed at deeper academic engagement