Bachelor of Arts
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Arts course offers a comprehensive study on a wide range of subjects related to humanities and languages such as History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit etc. The course provides a flexible approach to studying humanities, human behaviour, and organizations. Advantages of B. A includes learning career skills, life skills, communication and research opportunities. This degree provides opportunities to explore students’ passions, interests, and ambitions which make them an independent thinker and articulate judgments based on analysis and evidence. B.A. programme is very beneficial for students who want to pursue UPSC/KPSC /banking examinations as well as other competitive entrance examinations for government services.
Vision
- To propagate knowledge of socio-economic, Historical and political thoughts to create healthy community activities that aid in acquiring good life skills, self-development and
 employability possibilities.
Mission
- To engage students in addressing the social challenges in the contemporary world.
- To enrich knowledge and skills essential to be part of a complex and diverse society to be responsible global citizens.
Programme Objectives
- To provide knowledge about socio-economic, historical, and political status and condition in Indian and global society
Programme Outcomes
- Analyse the causes and changes of socio-economic conditions in global situations.
- Understand the awareness about historical and political changes of past and in present
- To Comprehend the rise and fall of political dynasties in India
- To be aware about concepts of unity in diversity among various communities and their social and economic status in Indian society.
Subjects
I SEMESTER
Languages
- Ist Language: Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi
- 2nd Language: English
History
- Paper-1: Karnataka History
- Paper-2: Cultural Heritage of India
Economics
- Paper-1: Economic Analysis-I
- Paper-2: Contemporary Indian Economics
Political Science
- Paper-1: Basic Concepts in Political Science
- Paper-2: Political Theor
Sociology
- Paper-1: Basic Concepts in Political Science
- Paper-2: Political Theory
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1: Pracheena Kannada Sahitya Charithre
- Paper-2: Madhyakaalina Kannada Sahitya Charithre
Compulsory Paper
- Digital Fluency
Open Electives
- Personal Finance and Planning
- Business Organization
II SEMESTER
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1: Adhunika Poorva Kannada Sahitya Charitre
- Paper-2: Adhunika Kannada Sahitya Charitre
Sociology
- Paper-1: Sources of Social Theory
- Paper-2: Sociology of Indian Village Life
History
- Paper-1: Political History of Karnataka
- Paper-2: Cultural Heritage of Karnataka
Political Science
- Paper-1: Western Political Thought
- Paper-2: Indian National Moment and Constitutional Development
Economics
- Paper-1: Economic Analysis – II
- Paper-2: Karnataka Economy
Open Electives
- Paper-1: Investing in Stock Market
- Paper-2: People Management
Compulsory Paper
- Environmental Studies
III SEMESTER
Languages
- Ist Language: Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit
- 2nd Language : English
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1 : Bhartiya mattu Pachchimathya Kavya Meemamse
- Paper-2 : Kannada Kavya Meemamseya Adhunika Roopagalu
Sociology
- Paper-1: Social Stratification and Mobility
- Paper-2 : Sociology of Urben Life in India
History
- Paper-1 : Political History of India
- Paper-2 : Bangalore History
Political Science
- Paper-1 : Indian Government and Politics
- Paper-2 : Parliamentary Procedures in India
Economics
- Paper-1: Micro Economics
- Paper-2: Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics
Open Electives
- Paper 1: Advertisement Skills
- Paper 2: Entrepreneurship Skills
Compulsory Paper
- Artificial Intelligence
IV SEMESTER
Languages
- Ist Language : Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit
- 2nd Language : English
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1 : Samshodane mattu Vimarshe
- Paper-2 : Janapada mattu mahila sahithya
Sociology
- Paper-1 : Sociology of Marginalised Groups
- Paper-2 : Population and Society
History
- Paper-1 : History of Medieval India
- Paper-2 : Freedom Movement in India
Political Science
- Paper-1 : Ancient Indian Political Ideas And Institutions
- Paper-2 : Modern Political Analysis
Economics
- Paper-1 : Macro Economics
- Paper-2 : Statistics for Economics
Compulsory Paper
- Financial Education and Investment Awareness
V SEMESTER
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1 : Kannada Vyakarana Parampare:Shabda Mani Darpana
- Paper-2 : Kannada Chandasu
- Paper-3: Prachina Kannada Sahitya
Sociology
- Paper-1 : Social Entrepreneurship
- Paper-2 : Society and Tribes
- Paper-3: Statistics in Sociological Research
History
- Paper-1 : History of Europe from 1789-1945 A.D
- Paper-2 : Contemporary history of India from 1947-1990
- Paper-3: Colonialism and Nationalism
Political Science
- Paper-1 : International relationship-Basic Concepts
- Paper-2 : Comparative Government and Politics
- Paper-3: Karnataka Government and Politics
Economics
- Paper-1 : Public Economics
- Paper-2 : Development Economics
- Paper-3: Human Resource Management
Compulsory Paper
- Employability Skills
VI SEMESTER
Optional Kannada
- Paper-1 : Kannada Vyakarana Parampare:Shabda mani darpana
- Paper-2 : Samskruthika Adyayagalu-Padyagala bahushistina adyaya
- Paper-3: Madyakaalina Kannada Sahithya
Sociology
- Paper-1 : Sociological Perspectives
- Paper-2 : Sociology of Health
- Paper-3:Society in Karnataka
History
- Paper-1 : History of Freedom Movement and Unification in Karnataka
- Paper-2 : History Of India(1761 CE-1857 CE)
- Paper-3: Process of Urbanization in India
Political Science
- Paper-1 : International relations-Theoretical aspects
- Paper-2 : Public Policy Analysis
- Paper-3:Modern Indian Political Thinkers
Economics
- Paper-1 : International Economics
- Paper-2: Indian Public Finance
- Paper-3: Environmental Economics
Internship
- B.A Subjects
- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- Text Books







