Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Bangalore University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bangalore University in Bangalore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹33,552 (roughly ₹11,000 a year).

Bangalore University is a other institute, founded in 1964. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bangalore University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Bangalore University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bangalore University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Bangalore University on its website (www.eastpoint.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹7.45 lakh at Bangalore University. 1,429 of 2,087 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹33,552 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Bangalore University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Bangalore?