Bachelor of Arts (BA) Programme


Program Overview

Comprehensive Liberal Arts Education

The BA Programme offers a well-rounded education combining core subjects in English, History, Political Science, and Sociology with flexible elective options to enhance your skills and career prospects.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a broad understanding of humanities and social sciences through our carefully designed curriculum that balances traditional academic rigor with contemporary relevance.

Flexible Learning with Open Electives

Each semester includes open electives allowing you to explore diverse subjects ranging from Digital Solutions and New Media to Research Methodology and Academic Writing, preparing you for various career paths or further studies.

Duration-3 Years
Fees:
• Regular Fee: ₹66,000 (Total Program)
• With 9% Scholarship: ₹60,060 (₹10,010/Semester)
• For Himachal Students: ₹29,700 with 45% discount (₹4,950/Semester)
Mode-ODL
Eligibility: 10+2 in any discipline with minimum 40% marks from a recognized Board / University / Council.  

Program Outcomes


SEMESTER I (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

English: Poetry and Prose (4 Credits)

Ancient Indian History (4 Credits)

Political Theory (4 Credits)

Introduction to Sociology (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Digital and Technological Solutions

• New Media

SEMESTER II (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

English: Poetry and Drama (4 Credits)

Modern Indian Political Thought (4 Credits)

Medieval History (4 Credits)

Indian Society and Culture (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Saying it with Presentation

• Effective Negotiations and Conflict Management

SEMESTER III (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

Anthology (Short Stories + Grammar & Composition) (4 Credits)

Constitutional Government and Democracy (4 Credits)

Modern Indian History (4 Credits)

Social Problems in India: Issues and Challenges (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Great Books

• Principles of Management

SEMESTER IV (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

The Art of Expression: Poetry, Drama and Grammar (4 Credits)

Introduction to Western Political Thought (4 Credits)

Aspects of European History (4 Credits)

Dynamics of Social Change and Development (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Acing the Interviews through AI

• Entrepreneurship

SEMESTER V (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

General English: One-Act Plays (4 Credits)

Environmental Science (4 Credits)

World History up to 1815 (4 Credits)

Rural and Urban Society in India: Planning and Development (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Vedic Mathematics

• Research Methodology

SEMESTER VI (20 Credits)

Core Courses:

Ancient Greco Roman Literature (4 Credits)

Studies in Indian Writing in English (4 Credits)

World History (4 Credits)

Introduction to Public Administration (4 Credits)

Open Elective (4 Credits):

• Hindi- हिंदी भाषा एवं देवनागरी लिपि

• Academic Writing


Total Credits: 120

About University

Who is our BA Programme for:

Frequently Asked Questions

At the time of applying for admission, you will need to have a colour scan of each of the original documents that are listed below uploaded onto the admissions portal:

Grade sheet of Class 10

Grade sheet of Class 12

Grade sheet of all the Semesters of bachelor’s degree / Consolidated mark sheet (Only for PG Programs)

Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate (Only for PG Programs)

Aadhar Card for Indian Nationals and Passport for Foreign Nationals


Yes, the University is Entitled by University Grants Commission (UGC) to offer Open and Distance Learning. (UGC is the statutory body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.)


Yes. The below notification UGC endorses this. UGC Notification No. F. 1-1/2020(DEB-I) dated 4th September 2020 – Part VI, Page 79, Point. 22 - Equivalence of qualification acquired through Conventional or Open and Distance Learning:

Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in conformity with UGC notification on Specification of Degrees, 2014 and postgraduate diplomas awarded through Online mode by Higher Educational Institutions, recognized by the Commission under these regulations, shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level and postgraduate diplomas offered through conventional mode.


The Degree will be awarded by Shoolini University


Before admission to the 3rd year of the course


The semester system is followed.


A complete Calendar with due dates will be available on the Learn Management System (LMS).


Yes, you will be able to communicate during live sessions as well as through the LMS discussion forum/chat.


Yes. Student get access to complete and personalized Self-Learning Material via the Learning Management System (LMS), also study material will be sent through post/courrier.