BA / BA (Hons)
Overview
BA / BA (Hons) is an undergraduate programme in arts, humanities and social sciences. It usually takes 3 years (4 with honours or research). Who can apply: Class 12 in any stream.
Who can apply
Class 12 in any stream
Entrance exams
- CUET-UGUG at Delhi University, JNU, BHU and many others
Where it can lead
- Civil services
- Teaching and academia
- Journalism and media
- Psychology and counselling (with further study)
- Policy, research and NGOs
- Communications and HR
Colleges offering BA / BA (Hons)
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
AMU
Aligarh Muslim University
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- AMU entrance test
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +2 more
- Location
- Sonipat, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2014
- Main entrance
- Application and aptitude assessment
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2016
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Arts
- +2 more
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1916
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Medical
- +1 more
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Private, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- Christ University entrance test
- Commerce
- Arts
- Science
- Management
- +2 more
Delhi University
University of Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1922
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science
- Management
- +1 more
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1948
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1899
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- Jamia entrance test or CUET
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +3 more
Jindal Global University
O.P. Jindal Global University
- Location
- Sonipat, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Law
- Management
- Arts
JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
Loyola College
Loyola College, Chennai
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1925
- Main entrance
- College's own process
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Computer applications
LSR
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1956
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government-aided, est. 1948
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2011
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Science
- Arts
- Management
BA / BA (Hons): common questions
How long is BA / BA (Hons)?
BA / BA (Hons) usually takes 3 years (4 with honours or research).
Who can apply for BA / BA (Hons)?
Class 12 in any stream.
Which entrance exams are used for BA / BA (Hons)?
Most admissions use CUET-UG. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
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Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.