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Welcome to Bachelor of Arts(BA)

Bachelors of Arts is a dynamic programme that aims at making the students resilient and future-ready. The course aims at awarding the learners with a composite understanding of different facets of human existence through its multidisciplinary approach.

This programme is offered in two mediums of instructions, i.e., English and Marathi with a view of catering to the needs of learners of all possible areas, be it urban, rural or semi-urban. The unique way in which this programme is delivered makes sure that it enhances communication, entrepreneurial and economic skills among the learners. Also, the course is offered in a blended (i.e., synchronous-asynchronous) mode which facilitates a high degree of learning flexibility. The enrollment process of the programme is quite easy which provides convenience to all the prospective learners at their fingertips.   

The programme boasts numerous highly qualified subject matter experts pursuing research in various fields. It also offers well-researched-high quality ‘Learning Material’ which allows the learners to learn at a pace of their comfort. This further means that the academic enrichment of learners is possible even while they are employed full time. This programme has thus, not only identified the gap that exists in the present programme delivery system but also developed a unique and industry-first approach to address the same through asynchronous and synchronous modes of content delivery.     

The learners enrolled for this programme have the unique advantage of having round-the-clock access to the state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS) which facilitates ‘self-paced asynchronous learning’.

In addition to this, live-interactive classes, in-person on-campus classes and last-minute revision classes are arranged for our dynamic learners. The alumni of this programme have praised this initiative as ‘extremely helpful’.

Programme Objectives:

  • To make the students understand different facets of human existance through the study of social, economic, political, historical, cultual and other aspects.
  • To make the students future-ready.
  • To make the student reselient and prepare them from 21st Century work space scenario.
  • To inculcate in the students the ‘Giving-Back-To-The-Society’ approach.
  • To enhance communication, economic and entrepreneurial skills amongst the learners.

 

Programme Outcomes:

  • Acquire skills and information not only about the subjects of social sciences but also in communication, organization and entrepreneurship.
  • Develop practical skills to provide effective solutions to the problems of society.
  • Analyze and apply conceptual knowledge to solve problems at personal as well as community level.

Skill Development:

Our curriculum covers skill-based component extensively. The continuous assessment techniques are meticulously employed to evaluate the progress of each-and-every student. Assignments, Mini Projects, Projects, Group Discussions, Case Study etc. are assigned to students to ensure their participation in the continuous assessment process which leads to the unique pesonalised learning experiences and skill enhancement. This UG level programme is multidisciplinary in nature and hence we also conduct our classes through the ‘Inter-Disciplinary Approach’ which awards the learners a holistic understanding of the concepts.

Our Program delivers conceptual and practical inputs with the fine blending of traditional and new age teaching andragogy. Besides classroom teaching, the blended learning approach covers the following:

  1. Course assignments, Case Studies, etc.
  2. Projects, Reports and Dissertation  
  3. Workshops, Panel Discussion, Webinars, Seminars, etc.
  4. Interaction with Industry Experts
  5. Multiple Internships.
  6. Virtual Labs
  7. Field based and Community based Learning

Apart from the above, learning support is also provided through LMS, wherein, the Students are provided access to E-Content, E-Learning, Access to Digital Library.

This programme also aims at developing communication, entrepreneurial and economic skills amongst its learners with the view of enhancing their employability post its completion.

Program Structure

Program-Wise Credit Distribution-B. A Program

SemesterCourse CodeCourse Name
1BAE1001General Hindi
1BAE1002Functional English
1BAE1003Indian Economic Environment
1BAE1004An Introduction to Political Science
1BAE1005An Introduction to History
1BAE1006An Introduction to Geography
1BAE1007Internship/Apprenticeship I
2BAE2001Introduction to Public Administration
2BAE2002Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
2BAE2003Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
2BAE2004Socio Psychological Perspective of Indian Society
2BAE2005 Indian Constitution and its Comparison with USA and UK
2BAE2006History of Civilization
2BAE2007Internship/Apprenticeship II
3BAE3001International Economics
3BAE3002Indian Administration
3BAE3003Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World
3BAE3004Introduction to Disaster Management
3BAE3005History of Civilization: Indian Civilization
3BAE3006Introduction to Cultural and Social Organization
3BAE3007Internship/Apprenticeship III
4BAE4001History of the Marathas
4BAE4002Social Institutions and Change
4BAE4003Factors Responsible for the Location of Industries
4BAE4004An Introduction to Political Ideologies
4BAE4005Indian Political Thinkers
4BAE4006Monetary Economics
4BAE4007Internship/Apprenticeship IV
5BAE5001Local Self Government
5BAE5002Philosophy of Indian Saints
5BAE5003Public Policy and Governance
5BAE5004Information and Communication Technology
5BAE5005Environment Policy and Administration
5BAE5006Cultural History of Maharashtra and Heritage
5BAE5007Internship/Apprenticeship V
6BAE6001Social Welfare Administration of India
6BAE6002Administrative Ethics and Governance
6BAE6003Economic Geography
6BAE6004 Introduction to Population & Society
6BAE6005International Relations
6BAE6006History of South East Asia
6BAE6007Internship/Apprenticeship VI

Evaluation Procedure:

  • The Evaluation Scheme includes Formative Evaluation and Summative Evaluation
  • The questions formulated are based on the programme/course objectives.
  • The questions are designed to test student’s knowledge, comprehension through factual and textual questions. Application/analysis/synthesis/evaluation type questions which form an integral part of Bloom’s Taxonomy are formulated to further boost the intellectual faculties of the students.
  • The student’s views, opinions, power of expression, clarity of thought, application of knowledge and analytical abilities are tested through ‘subjective questions.’

Formative Evaluation The students have to submit Assignments for all the courses. As a compulsory academic component of the curriculum, students are required to submit assessments in the form of Internal Assignments. The Formative Evaluation implemented is as follows: Assessment in the form of Unit Tests, Quizzes, or Examinations, course wise of 30 marks with 50% passing.

Summative Evaluation– The students attend the exams at the end of the semester. These exams are taken course-wise separately. Summative evaluations are of 70 marks with 50% passing.

Eligibility and Duration
Eligibility:

Passed XII or equivalent course through any recognized Board.

Program Duration:

 3 Years

Skill Devlopment

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