BA Admission 2023: Registration Dates, Application Process, Entrance Exams, Eligibility, Syllabus, Top Colleges

Q: What course can candidates do after BA?

BA graduates can pursueMaster of Arts(MA),Master of Business Administration(MBA),Bachelor of Education(B.Ed), and many other professional diploma courses.

Q: What is the duration and course fees for the BA course in IGNOU?

IGNOU BA course duration is 3 6 years. The course fee is INR 6,000.

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BA Admission 2023 is done based on merit and an entrance exam. BA Admission in top universities such as Delhi University, JMI, JNU, etc, is done based on an entrance exam. CUET is a centralized entrance exam that several top universities accept to offer BA Admission 2023. NTA has released the CUET 2023 exam dates and application form. CUET 2023 was scheduled to be conducted from May 21 to May 31, 2023, and the reserved dates for the exam were June 01 to June 07, 2023. Candidates who wish to seek the AUD and DU BA Admission 2023, will have to register on the Common Seat Allocation Portal on the basis of their CUET scores.

DU BA Admission is ongoing and will be based on the CUET scores. Candidates can apply for the DU BA Admission 2023 through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. BHU BA Admission will also be done based on CUET scores. Interested candidates can apply for BA Admission 2023 at BHU, Varanasi till June 26, 2023. Some of the other top entrance exams for BA Admission are IPU CET, NPAT, CUCET, etc.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a 3-year undergraduate arts course available in various specializations such as History, Political Science, English, Sociology, Bengali, Hindi, etc. The average BA course fee ranges from INR 3,000 – INR 50,000. Candidates can apply for admission to both regular BA programs or a Distance BA program from top open universities like IGNOU, VMOU, etc. Candidates can register for the IGNOU BA Admission 2023 by June 30, 2023 for the July Session.

Table of Contents

BA Admission Dates in Top Colleges 2023

1.1 Last Date to Apply for BA Admission 2023

1.2 DU BA Admission 2023

BA Admission 2023: Entrance Exams

2.1 Entrance Exam Schedule

2.2 Entrance Exam Syllabus

2.3 Entrance Exam Prerequisites

BA Admission Process 2023

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 How to Apply?

3.3 Counselling

BA Admission 2023: Top Colleges
BA Admission Tips 2023
BA Admission 2023: FAQs

Top BA Colleges: Application Deadline 2023

The majority of top BA colleges have adopted the CUET exam for BA admission in 2023. Since CUET is the main admission criteria, hence the registration deadline for top BA colleges is the same as CUET. The colleges will release the merit list tentatively after June 14 - July 24, 2023.

College	Admission Criteria	Exam/College Registration Deadline
Hindu College, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
St. Stephens College, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Miranda House, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Lady Shri Ram College For Women, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Madras Christian College, Chennai	Merit	April 17 onwards
JMI New Delhi	CUET	March 03 – April 12, 2023
Hansraj College, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Loyola College, Chennai	Merit + Interview	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Christ University, Bengaluru	Entrance Exam	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Gargi College, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Ramjas College, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Ambedkar University, New Delhi	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
Vignan University	VSAT	Applications Open
OP Jindal University	JSAT	Applications Open
Azim Premji University	Merit-Based	December 06 – March 16, 2023

BA Admission 2023: Important Dates

Students who aspire to pursue BA from top colleges and universities should be aware of all the minute details regarding admission, registration dates, exam dates, and others. The below-mentioned table will discuss the latest BA admission 2023 dates and the deadlines for submitting application forms.

Name of the Colleges	Exam Score Accepted	Exam/College Application Dates
BHU Varanasi	CUET	June 07 – 26, 2023
GGSIPU New Delhi	Entrance Exam	March 24 – May 15, 2023
Daulat Ram College	CUET	June 14 - July 24, 2023
JNU	CUET	February 09 – April 11, 2023
IGNOU	Merit-Based	December 28 – March 20, 2023 (January Session) May 15 – June 30, 2023 (July Session)
SSLA, Pune	SET	January 17 – April 12, 2023
Amity University	Written-Test + Merit	January 20 – 30, 2023
Alliance University	Merit-Based	February 01 – 28, 2023
Poornima University	Merit-Based	Applications Open

DU BA Admission 2023

Event	Date
Official Website	Check Here!
Direct Application Link	Apply Now!
Registration Begins	July 14, 2023
Correction Window for Already Registered Candidates	July 17 to July 20, 2023
Preference Filling for Programs & Colleges	July 17 to July 28, 2023
CSAS Auto Locks the Preferences	Till July 28, 2023
Declaration of Simulated List	July 29, 2023
Preference Change Window	July 29 to July 30, 2023
Declaration of First CSAS Allocation List	August 01, 2023
Round I
First Merit List	August 02, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	August 03 - 05, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	August 07 - 08, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	August 09, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment	August 10, 2023
Window to Upgrade	August 11 - 12, 2023
Round II
Second Merit List	August 14, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	August 16 - 17, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	August 18 - 19, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	August 18 - 19, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment	August 20, 2023
Window to Upgrade	August 21 - 22, 2023
Round III
Third Merit List	August 23, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (UR, OBC, NCL, EWS)	August 24 - 25, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (SC, ST)	August 26, 2023
Reporting of Candidates (PwD and Others)	August 26, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment	August 27, 2023

BA Admission 2023: Entrance Exams

The main entrance exam for BA admission 2023 is CUET. Several top Universities like DU, JNU, and BHU will consider CUET scores for BA admission in 2023. The other popular entrance exams are IPU CET and NPAT.

BA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

Name of the Exams	Registration Dates	Exam Dates
CUET	February 09 – April 11, 2023	May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved Dates: June 01 –07, 2023
SET	December 15 – April 12, 2023	May 6, 2023 (Test 1) May 14, 2023 (Test 2)
IPU CET	March 24 – May 15, 2023	May 30 – June 15, 2023
NPAT	December 01 – May 21, 2023	January 04, 2023 – May 31, 2023

BA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Syllabus

BA course syllabus is different for each specialization; however, the common subjects taught in any BA course are mentioned below.

General knowledge	Comprehensive Ability	Mental Ability
Population & Climate Change	Indian Politics	Numerical Ability
The Human Body & Common Disease	History & Indian Culture	Environmental Studies

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BA English	BA History	BA Sociology
BA Political Science	BA Hindi	BA Bengali
BA Economics	BA Philosophy	BA Urdu

BA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Prerequisites

Before appearing for BA entrance exams you should be aware of all the prerequisites mentioned below.

Prepare a list of colleges that you want to apply for and the list of entrance exams that they accept
Check the eligibility criteria for these BA entrance exams.
There are different subject bifurcations under BA, check the subject and the course structure that you want to pursue and proceed accordingly with the entrance exams.

BA Admission Process 2023

Admission to the BA course can be done both based on merit and an entrance exam. The detailed BA admission process for the academic year 2023 is mentioned below.

BA Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Students must clear their class 12 board exam from a recognized board.
They must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate in class 10 and class 12 exams.
Colleges offer 5% relaxation in the aggregate marks for students from SC / ST backgrounds.
In the case of merit-based admission, candidates must aim for a higher score in 10+2.

BA Admission 2023: How to Apply?

The registration process for BA admission 2023 is conducted online by the top universities and colleges.

Apply for the BA courses that you wish to pursue at your preferred university.
You can choose amongst a variety of subjects like English, History, Sociology, Political Science, Bengali, Economics, etc.
Apply for the entrance exam and counseling session.
Appear for the entrance exam.
Appear for the Counselling / GD / PI rounds.
Once shortlisted accept the admission offer and pay the admission fee.

BA Admission 2023: Counselling

In case of an entrance-based BA Admission 2023, candidates will have to apply for a counseling session after appearing for the entrance exam. To seek BA Admission in top central universities, candidates must appear for the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) to finalize their admission to the BA Course.

BA Admission 2023: Top Colleges

Some of the top colleges from where students can pursue a BA degree are tabulated below for your reference.

Name of the Colleges	Course Fee
Jawaharlal Nehru University	INR 1,362
University of Calcutta	INR 3,499
St. Stephens College	INR 40,420
Miranda House	INR 36,480
Lady Shri Ram College	INR 38,653
St. Xaviers College	INR 48,500
Presidency University	INR 6,000
Jadavpur University	INR 7,500
Hindu College	INR 18,260
Loretto College	INR 20,000

BA Admission Tips 2023

Make a list of colleges you want to apply to. Submit the application in these colleges in a given time period.
Check the application, registration, and exam dates regularly.
If an entrance exam is required for admission then go through the entrance exam syllabus thoroughly.
Prepare for the GD/PI rounds.

BA Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for BA Admission 2023?

Ans. Students who have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 with English as one of the mandatory subjects are eligible to seek BA Admission 2023.

Ques. Is a BA degree worth it?

Ans. Yes, it is totally worth it. The fees to pursue BA is very less. The job opportunities available after BA are teacher, writer, historian, consultant, etc.

Ques. What course can candidates do after BA?

Ans. BA graduates can pursue Master of Arts (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), and many other professional diploma courses.

Ques. What is the duration and course fees for the BA course in IGNOU?

Ans. IGNOU BA course duration is 3 – 6 years. The course fee is INR 6,000.

Ques. Can I apply for multiple courses through a single online application in DU?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for multiple courses at DU through a single online application.

Ques. What is the difference between BA General and BA Hons program?

Ans. The basic difference between BA General and BA Hons programs is the curriculum. BA general program focuses on all common subjects whereas the BA Hons program focuses on a particular subject or specialization.