Banarsi Dass Arya College Jalandhar BA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BA programme at BD Arya College follows the GNDU curriculum and offers a combination of humanities and social science subjects. Students can typically choose from subjects like English, Hindi, Punjabi, Political Science, History, Economics, Sociology, and Geography. Additionally, the college offers vocational subjects at the UG level such as Functional English, Mass Communication and Video Production, and Computer Applications as optional subjects within the BA programme. The exact subject combination available depends on the year of admission and GNDU's current curriculum guidelines.

Ans. Yes, the BA degree from Banarsi Dass Arya College is fully recognised as it is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, which is a UGC-recognised university with A++ NAAC grade. The degree is valid for all government job applications (SSC, Punjab PSC, banking, railways, etc.) and for admission to postgraduate programmes (MA, M.Com, MBA, etc.) at GNDU and other universities across India.

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at Banarsi Dass Arya College. The hostel fee is approximately Rs 75,000 for the total programme duration. However, hostel accommodation is optional and not included in the BA programme fee. Students who wish to avail hostel facilities should contact the college admissions office at +91-181-2260267 or +91-81463-00177 for availability and booking details.

Ans. The fee structure at BD Arya College varies based on the subject combination chosen. A general BA without any practical or computer subject costs approximately Rs 33,800 per year (Rs 1,01,400 total). If a student opts for Computer Applications as a subject, the annual fee increases to approximately Rs 47,760 per year (Rs 1,43,280 total). Similarly, choosing practical subjects also increases the fee. Students should confirm the exact fee for their chosen subject combination at the time of admission.

Ans. BD Arya College provides 100% job assistance and career guidance to its students. The college has tie-ups with industry experts for internships and placements, and companies like Wipro, Apollo, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, Radio City, and NIIT have recruited from the college. However, BA is a general degree and placements are not as structured as professional courses like BBA or BCA. Most BA graduates pursue higher studies (MA, LLB, B.Ed., MBA) or appear for competitive exams (SSC, banking, Punjab PSC) after graduation.

Ans. Yes, BA students belonging to SC, BC, or OBC categories from Punjab are eligible to apply for Punjab government Post-Matric Scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the Punjab scholarship portal (scholarships.punjab.gov.in). SC students with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh can get full tuition fee reimbursement. Applications for these scholarships typically open in October-November each year, and students must ensure their Aadhaar is linked and OTR (One Time Registration) is completed on the NSP portal before applying.