B.A.(Hons) in Philosophy at Cotton University

If you are looking at B.A.(Hons) in Philosophy, Cotton University in Guwahati runs it as a 3-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 40 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹21,150 – ₹36,850.

Cotton University is a public/government institute, founded in 1901. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Cotton 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, and apply to BA programmes at Cotton University as a group.

7900

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

To be considered for B.A.(Hons) in Philosophy, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Cotton University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Cotton 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 Cotton University on its website (cottonuniversity.ac.in/index) 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.

Cotton University runs 18 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A.(Hons) in History
• B.A.(Hons) in Economics
• B.A.(Hons) in English
• B.A.(Hons) in Arabic
• B.A.(Hons) in Sanskrit
• B.A.(Hons) in Persian
• B.A. in Bengali (Hons.)
• B.A.(Hons) in Psychology
• B.A.(Hons) in Hindi
• B.A.(Hons) in Assamese
• B.A.(Hons) in Anthropology
• B.A.(Hons) in Education
• B.A.(Hons) in Mass Communication & Journalism
• B.A.(Hons) in Sociology
• B.A.(Hons) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons) in Bodo
• B.A. in Liberal Arts

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

• Do the subjects of B.A.(Hons) in Philosophy genuinely interest you? You will spend 3-4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹21,150 – ₹36,850 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Cotton University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Guwahati?