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UG Program

B.A. in Humanities

Bangalore University · 3-year flexi-degree where you mix lit, pol sci, econ, socio & psych

Admission

Pure Merit

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 Fee8,500per year

How the 3 Years Flow

  1. Year +0

    Year 1

    Foundation humanities + core literature track (English or Kannada)

  2. Year +1

    Year 2

    Electives activate: History, Pol Sci, Econ, Sociology, Psychology

  3. Year +2

    Year 3

    Advanced seminars + project work + university finals

warning

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
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