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Bachelor of Arts, Academic Degree Courses in India
Bachelor of Arts is a three years undergraduate degree course in India. This academic degree course focuses on the formal study of natural sciences, social sciences and foreign languages.

Bachelor of Arts is an undergraduate degree course that stretches for a period of three years. This has remained conventionally the most sought after undergraduate degree programs in the student community. Under this degree a large number of programs are available and the perspective candidate is open to choose from various options available. With respect to the previous academic background and the personal choice and ability of the student towards a specific program, there exists an appropriate program for almost each and every candidate opting for this degree.

Students passing of successfully their H.S.C. examinations with science, arts or commerce stream can opt for Bachelor of Arts. In many colleges throughout India entrance examination are conducted for enrolling into this course. Besides the performance in the entrance tests, the student`s past academic records are also taken into account. The subjects of study under Bachelor of Arts are Economics, Philosophy, Geography, Political Science, Literature, Sociology, Psychology, History, Library Science, Anthropology, Education, Archaeology, etc. After the completion of Bachelor of Arts one can pursue for higher studies in the fields like Masters Degree in any of the subjects in which BA has been done.

Individuals can pursue a career in different fields after successful completion of their Bachelor of Arts degree. They can become an Economist, Historian, Archaeologist, Educationist, Philosopher, Political scientist, Personnel manager, Social activist, Public Relation Executive, Psychologist, Sociologist, Philosopher, Journalist, etc. Some of the colleges in India offering Bachelor of Arts program are St. Xaviers College, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mithibai College, Jai Hind College, K.C.College in Mumbai; Bethune College, Scottish Church College, Loreto House, Lady Brabourne College, Presidency College in Kolkata; St Stephen`s College, Lady Shriram College for Women, Miranda House in Delhi; St. Joseph`s College, Bengaluru and several others.

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(Last Updated on : 6/08/2011)
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