Humanities & Social Sciences

Given below the difference between BFA and BA in Fine Arts:BFA BA BFA focuses more on practical training and studio work in art and design. It focuses more on practical training and hands-on work in areas like painting, sculpture, animation, and design. It helps students develop their artistic skills through studio work and creating art. BA is more theory-based, including history and critical analysis of art. BA in Fine Arts, on the other hand, is more theory-based. It includes studying the history of art, its critical analysis, and the cultural aspects of art, with less emphasis on practical creation.

In order to apply for BA at SSU, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place and qualify for SSU CET entrance exam, which is a mandatory step for admission. As per the next step, students need to fill an online application form by filing all the appropriate details along with submitting the required documents and paying an application amount of INR 500. 

Yes, candidates can appear for SSU CET for admission to BA before appearing for Class 12 final examination. Hence, candidates whose results of class 12 are awaited can still appear for the SSU-CET. However, the admissions will be provisional and confirmed upon receipt of the final scores. 

The application deadline for the BA programme at Sri University for the 2025-26 academic year is August 30, 2025. Candidates are required to fill out their application form on time and before the deadline. However, this is the tentative date released by the university. SSU can make any changes to the last date to submit the BA application. So, candidates must visit the official website of the university frequently to keep updated about the admission dates. 

No, candidates are not required to appear in the CUET UG for admission to BA (Hons.) at Sri Univeristy. However, candidates must appear in the SSU CET entrance exam for admission to the BA course at SSU. This entrance exam is an in-house entrance exam of the university. SSU-CET is a multiple-choice objective test with four options to choose from.   

BA (Hons) in English is a lucrative course that opens career opportunities in various fields, such as Media and journalism, Education and academia, the Corporate Sector, etc. Some of the job profiles that candidates can get after completing the BA (Hons) course from Sri University are Content Writer, Journalist, Editor/ Proofreader, Teacher, Lecturer, Author, Script Writer, Public Relations Officer, Translator, etc. 

After the completion of a BA from Sri University, candidates can apply for different government jobs according to their specialisation. Graduates tend to seek employment in public administration, teaching, and social services. Candidates can apply for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, and State Public Service Commissions for the positions of IAS, IPS, or other government departments. Besides, there are opportunities in banking, railways, and other PSUs, where a BA degree is a qualifying criteria.With appropriate preparation and focus, graduates in BA can get employment in the government sector. 

Sri University's BA curriculum includes various core subjects. These subjects carry the highest credits and cannot be opted out. Moreover, these subjects help students develop a deep understanding of different facets of Psychology and Contemplative Studies. Some of the core subjects included in the first semester of curriculum are:Gateway to Psychology and Contemplative Studies Basic Research Methods for Psychological EnquiryThe Global Landscape of Contemplative KnowledgeBiopsychology, etc.

Yes, Sri Univerity offers seat reservations for sports to BA students. The eligibility criteria to get the reservation is those who have represented the state during the last three years at national level sports shall get 10% weightage of marks over and above the aggregate career marks.  

The total seat intake for BA (Hons) programmes offered at Sri University is 80. The SSU BA seat reservation policy is as follows:Category% of Seat ReservedSC16.25%ST22.5%EWS10%Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.