Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hindi Literature Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

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B.A. Hindi Literature is a 3- year long undergraduate course in Hindi literature. The eligibility for this course is qualifiying 10+2 with minimum aggregate marks from a recognized board or institute. 

Hindi also comprises components of Sanskrit language, and sparsely, of the Urdu language. Hindi is the official language of India. The undergraduate program in Hindi Language and Literature follows a semester system of 3-year duration, with 6 semesters. The program consists of 10 basic courses, 14 center courses, 8 complimentary courses, 2 decision-based courses, and venture work.

Supplementary curses include 6 courses in English and 4 in Hindi. A total of 14 core courses are dedicated to Hindi Language and Literature. The 8 correlative courses are designed to supplement the center courses and some of them are professionally arranged. The choice-based courses are purely profession-oriented so that not only the students of Hindi Program but also of other programs get an opportunity to take advantage of them.

Successful graduates of the course in India are offered an average monthly salary ranging between INR 15,000 and 25,000.

B.A. Hindi Literature: Course Highlights

Given here are the basic highlights of the course.

Name of the course B.A. In Hindi Literature
Course Level Graduation
Duration 3 years, full- time/ Distance learning
Stream Hindi Literature
Examination Type Yearly
Eligibility 10+2 qualification or Diploma in Hindi Literature or equivalent qualification
Admission Process Merit basis/ Entrance exam + Group Discussion/Personal Interview
Average Course Fee INR 1K to 1 Lakh
Average Starting Salary INR 3 to 9 Lacs
 Top Recruiting Areas Colleges and universities, private organizations, temples, private academic institutions, translation service providers, tourism sector, print media organizations, TV channels, etc.

B.A. Hindi Literature: What is it About?

Listed here are some of the principle objectives of the course.

  • To broaden the outlook of enrolled students and raise in them the efficiency to perform competently in professional spheres related to the discipline.
  • To instill in an eligible candidate a better understanding of the society.
  • To develop in students’ creative writing abilities, so as to enable them to contribute to Indian Literature.
  • To train them to serve adequately in the fields of journalism and media writing so that they can choose them even as professional pursuits.

B.A. Hindi Literature: Admission Process

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in 2 stages:

  1. Institutional Test.
  2. Personal Interview- involving assessment of fitness, work experience, publications and Statement of Purpose.

Most institutes shortlist students for the course on the basis of their performance in a relevant entrance test. Some institutes conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process may vary from college to college.

Some institutes in the country also offer admission on the basis of the candidate’s obtained merit at the 10+2 level.

B.A. Hindi Literature: Eligibility 

Listed here are the minimum criteria of eligibility needed to be fulfilled for admission to the course.

  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
  • Preferably Hindi as the main subject at the Higher Secondary level.
  • Qualification of a relevant entrance test in the case of some institutes.

B.A. Hindi Literature: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given here.

Semester I Semester II
Communicative skills in English Reading literature in English
Critical reasoning, writing and presentation Readings on Indian constitution, Secularism and sustainable environment
Communication skills in other languages Translation and communication in Hindi
Prose and One-act Plays Translation-Theory and Practice
History of Hindi Literature (Adikal and Madhyakal) History of Hindi Literature (Adhunik kal-Gadya)
Hindi Literature in Kerala Literature of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam (Hindi Translations)
Semester III Semester IV
Literature and contemporary issues History and philosophy of science
Literature in other languages Culture and civilization
General Informatics and Computer Application in Hindi Drama and Theatre in Hindi
 Applied Grammar Perspectives of Humanities and Languages and Methodology
History of Hindi Literature (Adhunik kal-Padya) Correspondence and Secretarial Practice in Hindi
Comparative Literature Environmental Studies
Semester V Semester VI
Linguistics Modern Poetry in Hindi
Contemporary Hindi Literature Novel and Short stories in Hindi
Indian Literary Thoughts History of Hindi Language
Poetry (Ancient and Medieval); Prosody and Poetics Western Literary Thoughts
Open course : Spoken Hindi/Business Hindi/Interpretation Elective course Journalism and Mass Communication/Folk Literature/Radio Broadcasting
Project - Literary Translation Project-Literary Translation

B.A. Hindi Literature: Academic Options

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates interested in further studies in the discipline may go for pursuing M.A. in Hindi Literature or Master’s in Mass Communication and Journalism with specialization in Hindi Patrakarita.

Other options include pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation, Post-Graduate Diploma in Hindi Journalism, or Bachelor’s degree in Education for a career in education.

Top Institutes offering B.A. in Hindi Literature  

The average tuition fee charged in India for B.A. in Hindi Literature ranges between INR 1,000 (government institutes) and 1 lakh (private institutes).

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer B.A. in Hindi Literature.

INSTITUTE STATE TUITION FEES (PER YEAR) IN INR
Miranda House College New Delhi, Delhi NCR 12,160
MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 18,719
FERGUSSON COLLEGE, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA 2,687
K J SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF ARTS & COMMERCE MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA 8,345
ST XAVIER'S COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT 4,740
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE - [SXC], KOLKATA KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL 25,700
Scottish Church College Kolkata, West Bengal 10,200
KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM COLLEGE - MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA 5,118
Asutosh College Kolkata, West Bengal 9,400
Maulana Azad College Kolkata, West Bengal 1,194
Arya Vidyapeeth College Guwahati, Assam 1,500
Ranchi University Ranchi, Jharkhand 2,370
KELKAR EDUCATION TRUST'S V.G. VAZE COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA 5,191
M.E.S. ABASAHEB GARWARE COLLEGE, PUNE PUNE, MAHARASHTRA 925
CU SHAH ARTS COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT 985
Ranchi Women's College Ranchi, Jharkhand 5,311
JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE - [JNC], BANGALORE BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 40,000
INDRAPRASTHA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN - [IP], NEW DELHI NEW DELHI, DELHI NCR 6,663
LORETO COLLEGE, KOLKATA KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL 11,217
Patna College Patna, Bihar 1,858

B.A. Hindi Literature: Career Prospects

Such graduates can pursue the subject professionally in positions such as Teacher, Translator, Freelancer, or Interpreters (Consecutive Interpreter, General Interpreter or Liaison Interpreter).

Translators also work in scientific, technical or business-related fields. Freelancing is the new trend in the field of language. Freelancers join research firms, translation bureaus, publishing houses, international organizations, hotel industry, travel and tourism sectors, among other areas.

Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Consultant - Hindi Proof Reading, Teacher, Customer Service Associate, Sales Coordinator (with Hindi), Interpreter (from one language to other), Content Writer - Editor (Hindi), Hindi Translator, Part Time Trainer – Hindi, Assistant Professor - Hindi Journalism, Data Entry Operator, Tele-caller – Hindi, and the like.

Colleges and universities, private organizations, temples, private academic institutions, translation service providers, tourism sector, print media organizations, TV channels etc. hire qualified Hindi graduates.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hindi Literature
Job Title Job Description Average Annual Salary in INR
Teacher Teachers teach and instruct lessons to the whole class, or individuals separately, asses students’ performance, and grade tests. 1,24,868 – 9,30,797
Professor Professors teach courses to students at advanced levels and impart lessons aimed at enhancing pupils’ aptitude in the subject.  2,62,426 - 1,390,567
Content Editor (Hindi) Content Editors are in charge of all areas of a language specialization, incorporating content improvement, outline, creation, introduction, assessment, and investigation, to name a few. They utilize information and criticism from clients to help assess and improve the quality of written/printed content in the language. 1,56,216 – 6,14,451

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Fees and Financial Aid

I paid 10000 per year. And everything includes in it. There are no discount for lower caste like sc st. My fees and my batch mates fees are same because we are in same stream. If you want scholarship then you have to do work hard and top in our college.

Faculty

Everyone got a personal desk in college. When teacher taking students for labs then they provides every thing to students for good experience . And the. Computer labs of my college is too good. There are lot of computers and accessories.


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Faculty

I found department of Hindi and their faculty members very helpful . If you are a literature student it doesn't matter for them if it's either Hindi or English or Urdu , they help you in every way possible and they are the ones who had establish a very small club called Literary Activity Club for literature students ofc any other stream student can join it too

Course Curriculum Overview

I have a keen interest in literature and I love both Hindi and well as English Literature so I had decided to opt BA language programme (the college do not provide honours courses) in it you have to opt Two languages for me it was Hindi and English according to NEP 2020 they will teach you both parts of Hindi i.e. literature and language


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Course Curriculum Overview

I didnchoose this course because it is my favourite subjects and easy to learn and in my college this course study are very good In my college faculty is very good in my college have good staff and teacher and rule And students ratio is average Qualification of the faculty is exllent and their teacher are well qualified and their teachings skill are good and exam pattern are very good In my college exam have anuual examination

Campus Life

My college campus life is very good because my college conducte many fest in every month like annual fest tech fest youth fest sport day compition NCC and nss camp are also organised In our college have big library they have availablity of book need of students and my college organised Sport and extra curricular activities on the compus My college run own website


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Course Curriculum Overview

The course is Bachelor of Arts in Hindi literature I learn the course for 3 years is very good Hindi is very important language to us it is hard to learn but it is very good faculty is very good all faculties are helpful All students for exams and notes.

Fees and Financial Aid

Starting college after 6 months first exam fee will be 2000 I am St category then I will fill out the scholarship form when I get a scholarship there is no job required and the campus is required I am start coaching for competitive exams.


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Fees and Financial Aid

Fees increase occurs every year but the increase is not much.comparison to other colleges the fees is very less and study is also very good. Yes scholarship is also present for weak financial conditions. U can apply it my filling scholarship form available in college office. Many companies come for placement which u can get by applying and giving their interview.

Campus Life

Yes, yearly a fest occurs which is generally of 3 years. Almost all types of books and journals are present in the library. The classroom is well maintained. Many extracurricular and sports activities are present. There are many clubs and groups are present which u can join according to your interests.


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Alumni/Alumna

As per my knowledge the senior students in the university weren? really helpful. The network isn? much strong. Everyone is busy with their course of study. There isn? much social gathering but the infrastructure is great. Though the hostilities were helpful and lived like a family.

College Events

Events such as sports day where kabbadi, football, volleyball, kho kho, throw the ball, cricket are played and they also conduct workshops for the students to get some extra ideas and knowledge. With that, the annual fest, freshers party, student exchange is facilitated here.


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