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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 
offered by IGNOU

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  • A++ NAAC accredited
  • Central University
  • Estd. 1985

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Total fee

₹12,000

Mode of learning

Distance/Correspondence

Course Level

UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Highlights

  • Maximum duration of the course is 6 Years
  • The course offers the following disciplines:
    Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Mathematics, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Education, Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for this course can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median Salary 3.36 Lakh
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Entry Requirements

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
 at 
IGNOU 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Re-registration (without late fee) deadline
    Jan 31, 2025
    (ODL/Online mode-Jan 2025) Last date for fresh admission/registration

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    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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    IGNOU 
    Students Ratings & Reviews

    3.8/5
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    Mohd saqib
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.8
    4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has good value for money.
    Placements: Almost 88% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered is 30 LPA. The average salary package offered is 25 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 20 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Zomato, Flipkart, Google, Swiggy, etc. Almost 80% of students got internships from our course in companies like Zomato, etc. Top roles offered are manager, etc.
    Infrastructure: Our college provides good facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, etc. All types of books are available in our library. The hostel facilities are good and provide a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items. Canteen and games facilities are available in our college. Medical facilities are good.
    Faculty: Our teachers are well-qualified and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is good. Our course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not very difficult if you study very well. The pass percentage is 35%.
    Reviewed on 8 Nov 2022Read More
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    Monis Ali Saifi
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.4
    3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Worthy for students who wants work alongwith studying.
    Placements: I am B.A. programme, 2021 passout. No package was offered from college, but we can easily get 1.8 Lacs P/A. College doesn't provide any recruiter, you need to reach to the recruiters by your own and can apply anywhere you're eligible for. No internship from via college. No roles offered from college.
    Infrastructure: Infrastructure is good and enough for just studying, classroom and sitting arrange, water facility e. t. c are good, but Wi-Fi isn't there for students. No hostel required as it is a open schooling system, so you can self study at home and just come to attend exams.
    Faculty: Teacher are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable and teaching quality is also very good, however classes are on weekends only. Yes this course curriculum is relevant and makes the students Industry ready. Exams were a bit difficult, passable percentage is 33 in theory exam.
    Other: I choose this because I wanted to have degree while working.
    Reviewed on 16 Oct 2022Read More
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    Devendar
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.8
    4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    I am totally satisfied with my college.
    Placements: 85 percent students got placed in my course. The highest package is 25 lakhs per annum, the lowest package is 20 lakhs per annum, and the average package is 15 lakhs per annum. Companies like Zomato, Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Luminous, etc. are top recruiting companies. 87 percent students got internships from my course. Manager, bank assistant, lower e-commerce manager, etc. are the roles offered.
    Infrastructure: Facilities like good Wi-Fi and clean labs are there. The classrooms are well-maintained and the library is also good. The hostel facilities are okay with both good quality veg and non-veg food being served to students. A canteen is available on the campus. Medical and sports facilities are up to the mark.
    Faculty: Teachers are very well qualified and knowledgeable. Their teaching style is also good. The course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry ready. Semester exams are not very difficult to pass. The passing percentage is 35.
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    Dileep
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    4
    4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has good facilities.
    Placements: Around 93% of students get placed in our course. The highest salary package offered is 29 LPA, the lowest salary package is 20 LPA, and the average salary package is 16 LPA. Amazon, Flipkart, Oyo, Myntra, Zomato, and HDFC bank recruited students. Around 87% of students got internships in our course at Amazon, Myntra, HDFC bank, etc.
    Infrastructure: Facilities provided in our college are good available like Wi-Fi with good speed. There are well-cleaned labs, classrooms, and a good library. Hostel quality is good and serves all types of food items like vegetarian and nonvegetarian. Canteen and medical facilities are good. All types of games are available.
    Faculty: Teachers in our college are well qualified and appreciable. Their teaching style is good. The course curriculum is relevant and make students industry-ready. not very . The pass percentage is 35%.
    Other: I chose this course because I love this course and it is not much difficult.
    Reviewed on 27 Sep 2022Read More
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    Meharbaan singh
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Offered by IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
    3.8
    3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Our college is worth the money with good teaching.
    Placements: Students get placed with their capacity, capabilities, and hard work. The salary package varies from 3 LPA to 6 LPA. Sometimes, many students got the best salary package, and sometimes not. Around 50% of students get internships and placements in the best firms.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good and very beautiful. The lecture hall is modified as per modern technology. The canteen and mess are very good. The quality of food and beverage is very good. Medical and sports facilities are good for students.
    Faculty: Teachers and management staff members are very good, helpful, and knowledgeable. They give their best to students to make their future bright. The teaching quality is very good. The course curriculum is made to enhance students' levels.
    Other: I chose this course as it is good. Our college organises events and fests.
    Reviewed on 18 Sep 2022Read More
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    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
     at 
    IGNOU 
     
    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q:   What is the total fee for BA and BA (Hons) at IGNOU?

    A: 

    The total tuition fee for BA and BA (Hons) at IGNOU ranges between INR 6,800 and INR 31,500. Additionally, as per the official brochure of 2024, the first-year fee must also include a registration fee of INR 300. And, students opting for BA Psychology (Hons) programme are required to pay an additional fee of INR 600 per year (as per past years' data). Moreover, it must be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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    Q:   Is BA available at IGNOU?

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    Yes, IGNOU offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) course of three-year duration. Admission to the UG-level course is subject to fulfiment of the eligibility requirements. Apart from this, the open university also offers four-year BA (Hons) programmes across different specialisations. Some of the specialisations in which the honors course is offered are Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administrstion, and more. Aspirants can visit the IGNOU official website to apply for the programme.

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    Q:   What is the application process for admission to BA at IGNOU?

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    Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility requirements can proceed with the online registration. The open university accept applications via online mode. Aspirants can go to the IGNOU website and click on the valid link (fresh admission/re-registration) to apply. For the fresh admission, students need to upload important documents as well. All the details mentioned in the application form should be filled out carefully and correctly. Moreover, the registration form must be submitted on or before the prescribed deadline. Candidates must submit the application fee amount to confirm their enrollment.

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    Q:   What is the admission procedure at IGNOU for BA course?

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    The mode of application process for IGNOU BA courses is online. Candidates willing to apply must visit the official website. Follow the steps to apply for admission to the BA course at IGNOU:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU. Click on 'Apply Online'.

    Step 2: In the next window, select the 'Click here for New Registration' option.

    Step 3: Register online by adding all the important details.

    Step 4: Log in using the created credentials, fill out the form, pay the application fee, and submit the form.

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    Q:   What subjects are covered in the first semester of IGNOU BA (General) programme?

    A: 

    IGNOU BA (general) course is of three-year duration and is divided into six semesters. The course curriculum include semester-wise list of subjects. Some of the subjects covered in the first semester of the IGNOU BA programme are:

    • The World Around Us
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Burning Issues
    • Greetings and Goodbye
    • The Environment
    • Travel and Tourism
    • Culture and Entertainment
    • Health and Fitness
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     at 
    IGNOU 

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