Banasthali Vidyapith BA Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility, Fees, Placements, How to Apply

BA from Banasthali Vidyapith opens up many career options for a student to pursue. Banasthali Vidyapith offers BA programme with 22 different specialisations. Each specialisation generates various job profile for a student to pursue. Some of these prospect job role/profiles include Editor, Content writer, Teacher, News Reporter and more. BA graduates can find jobs in various sectors such as Social Work Organisations, Media Organisations, Colleges. Upon completion of graduation, a student can work in the government sector as an IAS, Police Officer, or Civil Servant and more. In private sector, BA degree enables a student to apply for job roles such as a Content Writer, Copy Journalist, Human Resource Manager, or in a variety of other professions. These are just some common future options and career prospects may differ from student to student based on their individual learnings and skills.

According to Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF report 2023 the median package offered during the UG-level placements was INR 3.5 LPA. However, a degree in BA enable students to pursue many different job profiles with good pay. Career prospects may differ from student to student based on their individual learnings and skills. Tabulated below are few career prospects one can pursue after BA and their respective average payouts:

Job profile	Salary
Content Writer	INR 4.1 lakh-INR 5.3 lakh
Editor	INR 6.3 lakh-INR 8.1 lakh
Clinical Social Worker	INR 5 lakh-INR 6.5 lakh
Journalist	INR 3 lakh-INR 5.5 lakh
Teacher	INR 4 lakh- INR 6.5 lakh

Note: The above mentioned are industry based average payouts. The actual salary may differ from student to student based on their own individual skills and competency.

Based on the verified students review on Shiksha, Banasthali Vidyapith offers a lively campus and community life experience to its BA students. According to students, the university provides good infrastructure and basic amenities such as auditoriums, well maintained hostels, library, Wi-Fi facility, separate and huge sports ground for every game like basketball, running, badminton, tennis, etc. Following are few quotes from BA student reviews on Shiksha:

• “There are different labs for the courses offered, and all the labs are well maintained and equipped.” (BA in English - Batch of 2020)
• “Banasthali is known for its campus diversity and the five-fold activities they offer.” (BA in Psychology - Batch of 2021)
• “Medical facilities were also good. The quality of food was good both in the canteen as well as the hostel mess.” (BA in English - Batch of 2020)
• “Banasthali is rich in conducting many fests, including cultural, literary, drama, management fest etc.” (BA in Psychology - Batch of 2021)

According to ‘Verified Students Reviews’ on Shiksha, students of Banasthali Vidyapith have a mixed bag of reviews for its BA courses. Many reviews suggest that the university is able to provide good placement opportunities to its BA students. On an average 70 percent students get placed from different specialisations of BA. However, some reviews also suggest that the placement opportunities provided are low paying. Following are some quotes from the verified student reviews on Shiksha:

• “About 80% of students from our course got placed. Companies like NDTV and India TV visit the university for placements.” (B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2022)
• “Deserving students get a very good salary. The average salary provided is 20,000-25,000 per month.” (BA in Sociology - Batch of 2020)
• “Placements depend on the type of report prepared and the quality of work done in the entire graduation tenure.” (BA in Textile Designing - Batch of 2019)

Banasthali Vidyapith BA admission process has begun. The university has started its application process for BA courses. The last date to apply is 15 May, 2024. Interested students may visit the website to apply for their preferred course. The steps to apply are as follows:

• Visit the official website of Banasthali Vidyapith
•  Locate the application form under the ‘Admissions’ section
• Fill out the application form and pay the application fee i.e. INR 1,000

Based on verified student reviews on Shiksha, Banasthali Vidyapith has a supportive and well educated faculty. The teachers work toward holistic development of students by introducing various course related tasks and activities and interactive discussions. According to students, the university provides additional courses such as aviation, radio course, certification in journalism and five-fold activities related to the coursework. Following are few quotes from the verified student reviews on Shiksha for BA courses at Banasthali Vidyapith:

• “There are 6 semesters in total for the entire graduation period. Teachers in our college are well-educated with doctorate degrees. Their teaching is beyond the course arena. The course curriculum is very relevant, and it gives both practical as well as a theoretical aspect to the students. They prepare them for industries.” (BA in Textile Designing - Batch of 2019)
• "They try to explain subjects like photography and videography through practical. They find out in which direction students can make their career and help students grow in that field." (BA in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2017)

Class 12 marks play a crucial role in students’ selection in BA courses offered by Banasthali Vidyapith. The said university admits students to its BA courses based on their respective merit in Class 12. The university offers many different BA courses for students to choose from. These courses have different eligibility criteria. Tabulated below are the minimum marks required to be eligible for admission to BA at Banasthali Vidyapith:

BA Specialisation	Eligibility
BA  Design	50% in 10+2
BA (Journalism and Mass Comm.)	50% aggregate in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
BA (Journalism and Mass Comm)  (Hons)	50% aggregate in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
BA (Journalism and Mass Comm) Hons with Research	50% aggregate in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination

Note: This above mentioned table includes only few of the BA courses offered by Banasthali Vidyapith. Students must check the eligibility criteria for their preferred courses while filling the application form.

Poornima University and Banasthali Vidyapith both are renowned universities for B.A. However, in terms of affordability, Poornima University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Poornima University is INR 57,375 and the total tuition fee for B.A. at Banasthali Vidyapith is INR 143,000 - INR 161,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Teerthanker Mahaveer University and Banasthali Vidyapith both are renowned universities for B.A. However, in terms of affordability, Teerthanker Mahaveer University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Teerthanker Mahaveer University is INR 21,600 - INR 91,800 and the total tuition fee for B.A. at Banasthali Vidyapith is INR 143,000 - INR 161,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

{Source: B.A. students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

* Faculty: The faculty is generally considered helpful and knowledgeable. While some may have an outdated approach to teaching, most are willing to assist students.
* Course Curriculum: The course curriculum is considered relevant and up-to-date. Students appreciate the emphasis on theoretical foundations and practical applications.
* Exams: Exams are generally not overly difficult, and students report feeling adequately prepared. The pass percentage is relatively high.
* Placement Opportunities: Unfortunately, placement opportunities for B.A. graduates are limited. Only a handful of students managed to secure internships or placements, mostly through independent efforts.
* Campus Life: The campus has a lively atmosphere, with numerous extracurricular activities, events, and fests. Students praise the well-maintained infrastructure, libraries, and hostels.
* Internship Culture: While there are no formal internship programs offered by the college, students report that professors and mentors are willing to provide guidance and recommendations.
* Career Prospects: Graduates may face challenges finding employment immediately after graduating. However, some students have gone on to pursue postgraduate degrees or find work through networking and personal connections.

While Banasthali Vidyapith has its strengths, particularly in terms of faculty and campus life, B.A. students may struggle with limited placement opportunities and a lack of structured internship programs. Nonetheless, the college remains a popular choice among students seeking a well-rounded education with a strong emphasis on theoretical foundations and practical skills.

NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce, NIMS University and Banasthali Vidyapith both are renowned universities for B.A. However, in terms of affordability, NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce, NIMS University is a better option since the total tuition fee for NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce, NIMS University is INR 150,000 and the total tuition fee for B.A. at Banasthali Vidyapith is INR 143,000 - INR 161,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Shri Guru Ram Rai University and Banasthali Vidyapith both are renowned universities for B.A. However, in terms of affordability, Shri Guru Ram Rai University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Shri Guru Ram Rai University is INR 34,500 - INR 45,000 and the total tuition fee for B.A. at Banasthali Vidyapith is INR 143,000 - INR 161,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Invertis University and Banasthali Vidyapith both are renowned universities for B.A. However, in terms of affordability, Invertis University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Invertis University is INR 105,000 - INR 150,000 and the total tuition fee for B.A. at Banasthali Vidyapith is INR 143,000 - INR 161,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Banasthali Vidyapith BA fees ranges between INR 2,21,000 – INR 3,32,000 for the course duration of three years. This fee is a constitution of various components such as tuition fee, hostel fees, security deposit and more. Tabulated below is a breakdown of fee structure of BA courses at Banasthali Vidyapith:

Particulars	Amount
Tuition Fee	INR 53,000 – INR 89,000 (annually)
One-time Fee	INR 2,000- INR 5,000
One- time refundable security deposit	INR 20,000
- Hostel Fees -  Mess charges- INR 21,500 - Electricity and Water- INR 7,500 - Room rent- INR 10,000	INR 39,000 (annually)
Campus Fee	INR 21,000 (annually)

Note: This fee structure is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative.