BA English (Hons.) Program|Bachelor of Arts|Top Best University in Himachal Pradesh

About The Program

The BA English (Hons.) Program is a 3-year campusbased program offered to impart in-depth knowledge and a broad understanding of the subject. The program focuses on various areas of social science and liberal arts and hones the necessary skills required for the students to go ahead in their professional lives beyond the University.

Eligibility
- Pass in Class XII (or equivalent), in any discipline with aggregate 45% and above marks with English as one of the subjects.
Duration
- Three years (Six Semesters).

Program Structure

The curriculum is contemporary and innovatively designed and developed in association with academicians and professional experts. The program is divided into six semesters consisting of 36 courses to be covered in six semesters spread over three years. From the 1st semester, students are exposed to various elective courses. The actual offering of electives will, however, depend on an optimal number of students opting for the same elective, which is decided from time to time.

B.A. English (Hons.) Program Structure
Year I	Semester - I	Semester - II
Year I	Indian Classical Literature European Classical Literature English Communication Media and Communication Skills British History Elizabethan Poetry	Indian Writing in English British Poetry and Drama: 14th to 17th Centuries Environment Study Academic Writing and Composition 18th Century Poetry and Prose 18th Century Novel & Drama
Year II	Semester - III	Semester - IV
Year II	American Literature Popular Literature British Poetry & Drama: 17th and 18th centuries Language and Linguistics Romantic Poetry Romantic Nove	British Literature: 18th Century British Romantic Literature British Literature: 19th century Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment Indian English Poetry Indian English Novel
Year III	Semester - V	Semester - VI
Year III	Women's Writing British Literature: The Early 20th century Literary Criticism Partition Literature Literature and Cinema Literary Criticism-I	Modern European Drama Postcolonial Literature Modern Indian Writing in English Translation Literary Theory Text and Performance Literary Criticism-I

The program structure is subject to change (if required)

Admissions

Admission Modalities Modalities

The B.A. English (Hons.) program is a full-time, campus-based program.
Eligibility
- Pass with 45% and above aggregate marks in Class XII or equivalent in any discipline. Students appearing for fi nal examinations and awaiting results are also eligible for admission.
Admission Process

The admissions are made through IU HP application form. Eligible applicants are required to apply for the program by filling the Application Form.

All the final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board/ Universities by August 16, 2023 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above.

The registration of the applicants not meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 17, 2023 will be cancelled and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University. Those students who apply for cancellation of their seat on or before August 16, 2023, ₹ 1,000 will be deducted as Administrative charges and rest of the amount paid will be refunded.
Interview

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program. All original certificates including the Domicile certificate, Caste Category (in case of SC/ST/OBC students) should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay an amount of Rs. 10,000 towards confirmation of seat which will be adjusted in the first semester program fee.
Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Himachal Pradesh in any program of the University, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Application Modalities

How to Apply: Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

A) Online Application: Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuhimachal.edu. in and make payment of ₹500 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card/ Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

B) Fill the Application Form: Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.
Guidelines to complete the Application Form

The students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).
1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form
6. Enclose a Demand Draft of ₹500 drawn in favour of “The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
Attested Copies of Certificates
Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).
- Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate
- Marks sheets of Class XII / Diploma / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
- Scorecard of JEE (Main) for B.Tech / HPCET 2023 and qualifying exam for MBA.
- Migration Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Category (In case SC/ST/OBC students).
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
Original Certificates
Students have to submit following original certificate-
- Migration Certificate
- Conduct Certificate
Notarized Affidavit
Students have to submit the following affidavit:
- Gap Year Affidavit (In case of gap in studies).
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit (Compulsory).
Note: Students have to submit five passport size photograph with application form.
Admissions Office

Submission of Application : Form
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi) University
Campus, # 5, HIMUDA Education Hub, Kalujhinda,
P.O Mandhala, Via Barotiwala, Baddi, Solan Dist,
Himachal Pradesh - 174 103
E-mail: admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in
Website: www.iuhimachal.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Program Fee :

Program Fee: The Student has to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 16, 2023.

Program	Program Fee per semester (Rs.)	Total Program Fee (Rs.)	Caution Deposit (Refundable) (Rs.)
B.A. English (Hons.)	12,500	75,000	5,000

Seat Reservation Fee: 10,000 is to be paid by the candidate on provisional selection which will be adjusted in first installment of the Program Fee.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh– Fee Collection A/c” payable at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.

Hostel Facility: The hostel accommodation is available for boys and girls in the campus. Hostel Fee will be indicated in the admissions letter.

Transport Facility: For students travelling from surrounding areas to the campus, transport facility is available on payment basis.

Scholarships: For Scholarship details please refer ‘Prospectus’.

Merit Scholarships: The ICFAI University Himachal Pradesh (Baddi) offers merit scholarships to students pursuing UG and PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in qualifying examination and semester wise performance during the program.

A) Merit Scholarships * based on past academic record: The percentage achieved in qualifying examination (or its equivalent) will decide the amount of scholarship. The scholarship will continue in subsequent semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.

B.A English (3 Years)
Percentage achieved in qualifying Examination	*Amount of Scholarship (Rs.)**
≥ 90%	22,500
≥ 80% to < 90%	18,750
≥ 70% to < 80%	15,000

*Note: Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 8 installments for B.Tech & B.Pharmacy Programs, 6 installments for B.Tech (Lateral Entry), BBA, B.Sc., B.Com Programs and 4 installments for MBA, M.Com and M.Sc. Programs. First semester scholarship amount shall be adjusted against fees in the second semester

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. In case of tie, scholarship amount would be divided equally.

Academic Performance (CGPA)		Category I ≥ 9.00	Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00	Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Program	Semester Fee	Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.) Per Semester
B.A. English (Hons.) (3 Years)	12,500	3,750	2,750	1,875