Desh Bhagat University BA Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility & Selection, Placements, How to Apply

The Desh Bhagat University BA course admission is subject to fulfilment of eligibility and selection criteria. Candidates seeking admission to BA and BA Hons courses must have passed Class 12 with 45% marks in aggregate for the general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC. Moreover, for admission to BA (Honours with Research), candidates must have passed BA with 75% marks (7.5 CGPA) in aggregate in three years from a recognised university. 

Further, they must fill out an online application form with all the appropriate details along with relevant documents and application fees to apply for the course. At last, the selected candidates must make the payment of the Desh Bhagat University BA fee to secure admission.

Yes, a BA degree makes students eligible for various jobs in government departments and organisations (both central and state). This happens because BA equips students with many employability skills, such as communication, critical thinking, research, and writing.

These skills come in handy at various government jobs. Tabulated below are some of the job profiles for students to pursue after completion of a BA degree from Desh Bhagat University:

A BA degree from Desh Bhagat University provides graduates with a broad career scope. BA graduates can pursue different career paths, each with the potential for attractive earnings. Such students can pursue jobs with titles such as Social worker, Teacher, Content Writer, and more, with a starting salary ranging from INR 3 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA.

However, the pay and job title may differ from student to student depending on the student's skill, knowledge, and experience. Mentioned below is a list of various job profiles for BA degree holders to pursue and their corresponding average salaries:

• Journalist: INR 3 LPA to INR 5.5 LPA
• Teacher: INR 4 LPA to INR 6.5 lakh
• Human Resource Specialist: INR 2.70 LPA
• Graphic Designer: INR 2.3 LPA to INR 5.1 LPA
• Executive Assistant: INR 3 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA

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

A BA course helps students cultivate knowledge of various domains such as Psychology, Sociology, History, English and more. However, with increasing competition among job seekers, having only theoretical knowledge might not be enough to thrive in the corporate landscape.

BA students must develop important employability skills such as leadership, good communication skills, adaptability, time management, etc. These skills would help students get better-paying jobs with a broad horizon. Moreover, students can also develop specific industry based skills that align with their interests. Listed below are some of the skills demanded in today’s corporate world:

• Digital Marketing
• HR Analytics
• Public Administration
• Foreign Language
• Graphic Designing
• Public Relations Management

Desh Bhagat University extends training and placement support to its students. The university has an established placement cell that looks after the on-campus placements. It plays a liaison role between the students and companies. Moreover, many placement-related activities are conducted at DBU. Following is a list of placement activities conducted at the university:

• Industrial Visits: These visits are essential as they help the students understand how industries work in real life. They get to understand the functioning of industries.
• Guest Lectures: The placement cell arranges Guest Lectures, where industry leaders come to guide students and tell them about prospective career paths.
• Personality Development Programme: In this programme, the university helps students develop employability skills such as communication, leadership, time management, industry-based skills, and more.

The total fee to pursue a BA at DBU varies depending on the choice of specialisation. Thus, the fee ranges from INR 21,100 to INR 3,00,000. Other than this, the fee structure includes other charges such as admission fees, hostel fees, and other charges. Candidates who wish to know the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the university.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative and subject to change.

As per the overall placement statistics, a total of 856 students were placed out of 2,234 students during recent year placements. Moreover, the DBU Overall NIRF Report 2023 is available.

As per that, the median package offered during UG 3-year placements in 2022 stood at INR 3.4 LPA. Moreover, some of the prominent recruiters that participated in the recent placements include Tech Mahindra, IBM, IACT, Web Appex, and more.

Yes, Desh Bhagat University offers a BA programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations and get various entry and exit options. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.