BA Humanities Program|Bachelor of Arts|Top Best University in Baddi

About The Program

The B.A. (Humanities) Program is a 3-year campus-based 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.

Duration
- Three years (six Semesters).
Eligibility
- Pass in Class XII (or equivalent), in any discipline with aggregate 45% and above marks with English as one of the subjects.
Vision
- To create centre of excellence in the fields of Economics, Psychology, Political Science, English and other liberal arts through outcome and value-based education, training & research.
- To develop an academic entity that is at the forefront of research and training in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- To facilitate academic progress of students by encouraging them to actively participate in internship, conferences, seminars, workshops.
Mission
- The mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is to develop and maintain academic curriculum and co-curricular activities that help students acquire a broad-based knowledge in their chosen field of study.
- To enable the students should acquire the intellectual, communication skills and develop characteristics that encourage personal fulfilment, meaningful professional life and responsible citizenship.

Program Structure

The curriculum is mostly 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.

B.A. (Humanities) Program Structure
Year I	Semester - I	Semester - II
Year I	English language-I Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Sociology-I Ancient History -I Indian Government & Politics Introduction to Computers	English language-II Principles of Politics Concepts of Sociology-II Ancient History- II Environmental Science Introduction to Cultural Studies
Year II	Semester - III	Semester - IV
Year II	English literature-I Western Political Thought Sociological Thought-I Medieval History Introduction to Gender Studies Media Literacy	English literature-II Indian Political Thought & Study of Constitution Sociological Thought-II Colonial History Theoretical Concepts of Gender Studies Soft skills
Year III	Semester - V	Semester - VI
Year III	English Literature-III International Political Organizations Rural and Urban Sociology Modern Indian History-I Research Methodology Concepts of Cultural Studies	English Literature-IV Comparative Politics Indian Sociological thought Modern Indian History II Academic Writing Social Development in India

The program structure is subject to change (if required)

Discipline Specific Electives & Skill enhancement & Ability Enhancement Subjects

First Semester

Indian Government and Politics
Introduction on to Computers

Second Semester

Introduction to Cultural Studies
Environmental Sciences

Third Semester

Introduction to Gender Studies
Media Literacy

Fourth Semester

Theoretical Concepts of Gender Studies
Soti Skills

Fifth Semester

Concepts of Cultural Studies
Research Methodology

Sixth Semester

Social Development In India
Academic Writing

Admissions

Admission Modalities Modalities

The B.A Humanities 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 ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent 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 :

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 (Rs.)
BA (Humanities)	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.

BA (Humanities)(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.

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
BA (Humanities)(3 Years)	12,500	3,750	2,750	1,875