Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Sri Guru Gobind Singh College

Three-Year UG Programme

A liberal education across humanities and social sciences

The Bachelor of Arts at SGGS is a three-year undergraduate programme offering a liberal education across the humanities and social sciences — with multiple streams to suit different interests, including a dedicated Information Technology track and a Religious & Sikh Studies pathway.

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Streams Offered

Four pathways within the BA

BA (General)

1300 seats · 3 years

The flagship liberal-arts track, with combinations across languages, social sciences and humanities.

BA IT (Information Technology)

80 seats · 3 years

A BA pathway with Information Technology as an elective, for students who passed +2 with IT or Computer Science.

BA Religious and Sikh Studies

80 seats · 3 years

A dedicated pathway examining religious traditions with depth, including Sikh thought, history and scripture.

BA II / III (Hons)

After 1st Year

Honours specialisation available in Economics, English, Hindi, or Sociology — for students scoring 50% in the concerned elective in BA-I.

Official Course Details

Duration, seats & minimum eligibility

Course Name	Duration	Seats	Minimum Eligibility
BA (General)	3 - Year	1300	i) A student who has passed with a minimum of 33% marks in the aggregate in the +2 examination or equivalent of the recognised Board / University, with English as one of the subjects. Otherwise, he / she has to pass the deficient English subject with the parent Board / University in two consecutive chances; failing which admission will automatically stand cancelled.
BA IT (Information Technology)	3 - Year	80	ii) Students opting for Physical Education as an Elective Subject will have to appear for the Cardiovascular Fitness Test, Cooper's 9 minutes or 12 minutes Run / Walk Test. Only students who qualify the above Physical Fitness Tests will be allowed to opt for this subject. Dates for these tests will be displayed on the College Notice Board. ii) Students opting for Information Technology (IT) should have passed +2 Exams preferably with Information Technology / Computer Science as elective / optional subject.
BA Religious and Sikh Studies	3 - Year	80	—
BA II / III (Hons)	Student can apply for B.A. (Hons.) in following subjects (Economics, English, Hindi, Sociology) after 1st Year.	—	Students having secured 50% marks in the concerned elective subject (Semester 1 and Semester 2) of BA I.

Programme Overview

Compulsory subjects build the foundation

The BA programme at SGGS is structured around a combination of compulsory and elective subjects, giving students flexibility to craft a course plan aligned with their interests and career goals. Compulsory subjects ensure foundational competence in language and general awareness, while elective combinations allow depth in chosen disciplines.

Indicative — The compulsory and elective subjects listed reflect the broad shape of the BA. For the current semester-wise syllabus and the exact list of permitted elective combinations for the current session, please consult the latest Prospectus or Panjab University's official BA syllabus.

Compulsory Subjects

English (Communication & Composition)
Punjabi (Compulsory) / Punjab History & Culture (for those not eligible for Punjabi)
Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
Value-added / Skill Enhancement Courses

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Indicative Elective Subjects

Students typically combine two or three electives from across the humanities and social sciences. The actual elective combinations permitted vary by session.

Indicative list — Refer to the current Prospectus and your stream's eligibility for the exact electives offered this session.

English

Literature, linguistics and communication

Punjabi

Language and literature

Hindi

Classical and modern Hindi

History

Ancient, medieval and modern

Political Science

Theory and governance

Economics

Micro, macro, quantitative methods

Psychology

Human behaviour and cognition

Sociology

Society and social institutions

Defence Studies

Strategic studies

Physical Education

Theory and practice of sports

Music

Vocal and instrumental

Fine Arts

Theory and history of art

Two Important Conditions

For specific elective subjects

Physical Education Elective

Students opting for Physical Education as an Elective must qualify the Cardiovascular Fitness Test (Cooper's 9-minute or 12-minute Run / Walk Test). Only students who qualify the above Physical Fitness Tests will be allowed to opt for this subject. Dates for these tests are displayed on the College Notice Board.

Information Technology (IT) Elective

Students opting for IT should have passed +2 Exams preferably with Information Technology or Computer Science as an elective / optional subject.

Duration

Three years (six semesters), as per Panjab University's curriculum.

Eligibility

Pass in +2 with English as one of the subjects, with the minimum aggregate prescribed (see the table above for stream-specific conditions).

Career Opportunities

Civil services, teaching, journalism, law, social work, creative writing, management, and postgraduate academic studies.

Ready to apply? The breadth of the BA curriculum prepares students for flexible, interdisciplinary careers. Begin your application here.