University of Kalyani BA Urdu FAQs
Ques. What topics does the BA Urdu programme at the University of Kalyani cover?
Ans. The 3-year programme covers classical Urdu poetry including ghazal, nazm, and qasida, modern Urdu prose and short fiction, Urdu grammar and syntax, translation between Urdu and other languages, literary criticism, and the cultural history of Urdu literature. Students develop reading and writing skills in the Nastaliq script.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BA Urdu admission at Kalyani University?
Ans. Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC and ST candidates). Candidates with Urdu or a related language at Higher Secondary level are preferred. Admission is merit-based on qualifying marks and no entrance test is held.
Ques. How is admission to BA Urdu at the University of Kalyani conducted?
Ans. Candidates register on the University of Kalyani portal at kums.klyuniv.ac.in, upload Higher Secondary mark sheets and category documents, and submit the online application. The department publishes a merit list, and selected candidates attend document verification and counselling to confirm the seat and pay fees.
Ques. What careers are available after a BA Urdu from Kalyani University?
Ans. Graduates can work as Urdu teachers in schools and madrasas after qualifying state TET or CTET. Translation roles for central government offices, courts, and publishing houses are available. Urdu newspapers, literary journals, and cultural organisations in West Bengal also employ Urdu graduates. MA Urdu is a natural next step for academic and research careers.
Ques. What is the total fee for the BA Urdu programme?
Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BA Urdu programme at the University of Kalyani is INR 7,620, covering tuition, admission, library, and examination charges over three years. This is among the most affordable undergraduate language programmes at a NAAC A-accredited state university in West Bengal.
Ques. What scholarships can BA Urdu students apply for?
Ans. West Bengal students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (INR 12,000 per year for UG) by maintaining 60 percent aggregate and meeting income criteria. SC, ST, and OBC students can access Post-Matric Scholarships at oasis.gov.in. The Maulana Azad National Fellowship and Minority Scholarships are also available for eligible students at scholarships.gov.in.







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