At BHU, the Faculty of Social Sciences being one of the oldest and distinguished centers of learning. It has a long lineage of strengthening the academic fabric of the Banaras Hindu University. It has also hosted scores of scholars and researchers whose contribution has been recognized and acclaimed world over.
In addition to the catering of teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the five disciplines of Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, the Faculty has branched out its new direction by setting up new centres in areas such as, women’s studies and peace studies along with some of the professional courses to meet the emerging challenges of present day world.
1. General Courses (UG)
| Course Name | B. A. (Hons.) Social Sciences |
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| Duration | 6 Semesters (3 Years) |
| Course Code | 132 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. . |
| No. of Seats | Faculty of Social Sciences (573 M&F); MMV (193 F); AMPGC (383F); VKM (274 F); VCW (210F); DAVPGC (326 M&F) |
| Age Limit | Not to be more than 22 years on 1st July 2021 (applicant should be born on or after 2ndJuly of 1999). |
| Remark | For B.A. Hons. (Economics): The student must have offered Mathematics as one of the subjects at High School Examinations. The candidates may note that BA Economics (Hons.) curricula contain substantial knowledge of mathematics and statistics. |
