Get a degree that offers various career choices

The BA Liberal Arts program at Sri Balaji University Pune offers a multidisciplinary and flexible curriculum, blending Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. It allows students to tailor their education by choosing Majors and Minors from a vista of courses. The program fosters critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and cultural awareness. Designed for those seeking a broad academic experience, it prepares students to excel as global citizens and leaders.

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Major & Minor

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Minor Only

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Elective Basket

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University Placement Record

21.58 LPA

Highest University Package

8.75 LPA

Average University Package

Placements & Recruiters

100%

University Placement Record

21.58 LPA

Highest University Pacakge

8.75 LPA

Average University Package

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University Rankings

University Rankings

Ranked 3rd among private universities in India. (TOI B-school rankings)
A+++ rank in Pune (India’s Private Best B-Schools Survey, Business India)
5th among private B-Schools in India (TOI B-school ranking)

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Admission
Process & Eligibility

Eligible students can apply online. After scrutiny of the applications, eligible candidates will be informed of the schedule of the Brief Interactive Session & Personal Interview (PI)
Personal Interview - Experts will interview and assess the candidates on various parameters, including the suitability of the candidates for offered specializations
Weightage - Marks obtained in the HSC/qualifying exam will carry 50% weightage, and Personal Interviews will carry 50% weightage for preparation of the final merit list for admission
University reserves the right to make changes in this admission process as and when required
A candidate from any stream should have passed 12th Std. Examination (H.S.C.10+2) with minimum 50% of marks (Minimum 45% for SC/ST Candidates) and English as a passing subject
OR
Three Years Diploma Courses from the Board of Technical Education, conducted by the Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after S.S.C. i.e. 10th Standard
OR
Two Years Diploma Course in Pharmacy from the Board of Technical Education, conducted by the Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after H.S.C. i.e. 12th Standard
OR
Completed MCVC program. ( Minimum Competency Vocational Courses)

Admission Process & Eligibility

Eligible students can apply online. After scrutiny of the applications, eligible candidates will be informed of the schedule of the Brief Interactive Session & Personal Interview (PI)
Personal Interview - Experts will interview and assess the candidates on various parameters, including the suitability of the candidates for offered specializations
Weightage - Marks obtained in the HSC/qualifying exam will carry 50% weightage, and Personal Interviews will carry 50% weightage for preparation of the final merit list for admission
University reserves the right to make changes in this admission process as and when required
A candidate from any stream should have passed 12th Std. Examination (H.S.C.10+2) with minimum 50% of marks (Minimum 45% for SC/ST Candidates) and English as a passing subject
OR
Three Years Diploma Courses from the Board of Technical Education, conducted by the Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after S.S.C. i.e. 10th Standard
OR
Two Years Diploma Course in Pharmacy from the Board of Technical Education, conducted by the Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after H.S.C. i.e. 12th Standard
OR
Completed MCVC program. ( Minimum Competency Vocational Courses)

Student Testimonials

Student Testimonials

FAQ

Traditional BA Programs and the recent BA (Hons) Programs are Unilinear in nature

BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP offers Dual Specialization with multiple exposure

BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP breaks the traditional classroom pedagogies

It offers a unique degree with Multiple Specializations & Interdisciplinary Approach

Students will prepare to be multi-tasker & multi-specialist in their respective domains

To explore hidden talent, students should join BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP

BA (Liberal Arts) Program at SBUP is a Semester-based Four Years full-time undergraduate program with Choice Based Credit System

The program offers Foundation Courses in the first year, followed by Major and Minor specializations 2nd year onward

Students will also be offered choice-based subjects in the form of various electives- Languages, Co-Curricular, AEC, VES, SEC, Internship and Project, etc.

Major: Economics, English, Media and Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, etc.

Minor: Advertising & Branding Communication, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, English, Management Studies, Media and Journalism, Political Science, Psychology

Electives: Applied Arts, Dance, Theatre, Music Therapy, Law, Foreign Languages, Graphology, Dance Movement Therapy, etc.

A candidate from any stream, should have passed 12th Std. Examination (H.S.C.10+2) with minimum 50% of marks and English as a passing subject

OR

Three Years Diploma Course from Board of Technical Education, conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after S.S.C. i.e. 10th Standard

OR

Two Years Diploma Course in Pharmacy from Board of Technical Education, conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent, after H.S.C. i.e. 12th Standard

OR

Completed MCVC program. (Minimum Competency Vocational Courses)

The Medium of Instruction will be English for BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP

BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP is inspired by NEP 2020 & adheres to UGC guidelines

The Programs and Courses are approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council

The University is appearing for NAAC and soon to be accredited

As per NEP 2020, the BA (Liberal Arts) at SBUP has spanned over 4 yearss

Students successfully completing 3rd year will receive BA with major specializationn

For 4th year, students can choose their track between- Internship & Research*

After successful completion of 4 th year, students will receive BA (Liberal Arts) or BA (Liberal Arts) with Research respectively, based on their chosen track**

Students are required to submit self-attested photocopies of following documents along with application form:

Compulsory: Photograph

Other:

Statement of Marks for SSC (Tenth Standard)

Passing Certificate for SSC (Tenth Standard)

Statement of Marks for HSC (Twelfth Standard)

Passing Certificate for HSC (Twelfth Standard)

Statement of Marks for Diploma (If applicable)

Passing Certificate for Diploma (If applicable)

Graduation Mark sheet (If applicable)

Degree Certificate (Graduation) (If applicable)

Post Graduation Mark sheet (if applicable)

Degree Certificate (Post Graduation) (if applicable)

Transfer Certificate (Issued by College of Graduation)

Migration Certificate

Domicile Certificate

Aadhar Card Copy

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (For OBC, SEBC, SBC, VJDT, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D Category candidates belonging to state of Maharashtra) valid for the current year

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid for the current year (If applicable)

Entrance Exam Score Card (s) (If applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (If applicable)

Co-Curricular Activities Certificate (If applicable)

Note:

Only images (.png, .jpeg, .jpg) for uploading your photograph

For other documents only .pdf format will be allowed

The name of the upload file / document should be short and easy to Identify

Each file must be smaller than 2 MB

The Induction Program is proposed in the month of July 2022 and the classes begin after the Induction Program

The Mark Sheet and the Degree Certificate are awarded under the seal of SBUP

After successfully submitting the application online, eligible candidates will be informed the schedule of Brief Interactive Session & Personal Interview (PI)

Brief Interactive Session - Student will have an opportunity to interact with a Senior Faculty/Director to clear their doubts regarding the program

Personal Interview – Experts will interview and assess the candidates on various parameters including the suitability of the candidates for offered specializations

Marks obtained in HSC/qualifying exam: 50% & Personal Interview: 50%

Finale merit list for admission will be prepared accordingly and selected candidates will be notified formally over registered email

Note: University reserves the right to change admission process as and when required

Continuous Internal Assessment 30%

Term-end Examination 70%

Both segments require individual passing

Yes, at SBUP assistance for Internship & Pre-placement activity is offered?

Fee Structure – BA (Liberal Arts) – 2024-28
BA (Liberal Arts) 1 s t Year 1 st Instalment 2 nd Instalment 3 rd Instalment Total
Academic Fees Rs. 30,000 Rs. 36,125 Rs. 26,125
(Refundable Deposit) - Rs. 10,000 -
Total Rs. 30,000 (Within a week from the date of result declaration) Rs. 36,125 (At the time of commencement of course) Rs. 36,125 (18 December- 2024) Rs. 1,02,250
BA (Liberal Arts) 2nd Year 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment Total
Academic Fees Rs. 43,625 (Before the commencement of third semester) Rs. 43,625 (18 December- 2025 Rs. 87,250
BA (Liberal Arts) 3rd Year 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment Total
Academic Fees Rs. 46,125 (Before the commencement of fifth semester) Rs. 46,125 (18 December- 2026) Rs. 92,250
BA (Liberal Arts) 4 th Year 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment Total
Academic Fees Rs. 43,625 (Before the commencement of seventh semester) Rs. 43,625 (18 December- 2027) Rs. 87,250
BA (Liberal Arts) 1 s t Year 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment 3rd Instalment Total
Hostel Fees* (Optional) Rs. 91,500

Note: Uniform fee not included in the fee structure.

100%**- 15 days or more before the formally-notified Commencement of Courses

90%-Less than 15 days before the formally notified Commencement of Courses

80%-15 days or less after the formally- notified Commencement of Courses/p>

50%-30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after formally-notified Commencement of Course

00%-More than 30 days after formally-notified Commencement of Courses

Caution: money or security deposit, which are not part of the fees chargeable, shall be refunded in full

** In case of (1) in the table above, the entire fee after the deduction of the processing fee of not more than Rs. 1000/- shall be refunded to the student by the University/concerned Institution

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