UG Program
B.A. in Humanities
Bangalore University · 3-year flexi-degree where you mix lit, pol sci, econ, socio & psych
Admission
No CET, no department test — just your 12th board scores doing the talking 🎯
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#81
NAAC Grade
A (3.15)
Batch Size
300 seats
Duration
3 Years
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 50% in any stream — Science, Commerce, or Arts
Subject Requirements
No mandatory Class 12 subjects; open to all combinations
Admission Mode
Direct merit-based admission; no entrance exam required
Investment
₹0.3L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Tuition Fee₹8,500per year
How the 3 Years Flow
Year +0
Year 1
Foundation humanities + core literature track (English or Kannada)
Year +1
Year 2
Electives activate: History, Pol Sci, Econ, Sociology, Psychology
Year +2
Year 3
Advanced seminars + project work + university finals
No Verified Placement Stats
Campus placement data isn't published for this BA. Most grads pivot to UPSC/KPSC prep, off-campus jobs, or MA programs. Hustle for internships and build a portfolio from Day 1.
The verdict
Worth considering
Bangalore University offers a ridiculously affordable BA with legit flexibility across humanities electives. It's a solid launchpad if you're prepping for government exams or planning a Master's. But the large 300-seat batch and missing placement data mean zero hand-holding — you'll need to self-advocate hard for internships and off-campus opportunities. Treat it as a low-cost, high-autonomy springboard, not a packaged career gateway.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees & hostel access
- ✓ Flexible humanities electives
- ✓ Competitive exam prep base
Doesn't match
- ✗ Assured campus placement
- ✗ Small cohort attention
- ✗ Premium private-college networking