Bachelor of Arts Introduction Bachelor of Arts is a three year degree course after +2 in which mostly 4 or 5 subjects are taught such as Hindi, English or other language, Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Psychology or other social science subjects or Fine Arts, Health Physical Education etc. Specialisation or Honours courses can also be done in any one subject as a major such as B.A. in Fine Arts or English etc. Eligibility 10+2 Courses B.A. M.A. Ph.D Institutes/Universities A large number of colleges under central and state universities offer BA degree programmes in the country with various combinations both at Honours and general program level. Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EL.ED.)/Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Introduction Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/D.Ed) programme is meant for training of in-service teachers working in primary/ upper primary schools. Whereas Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course is meant for training of teachers for teaching at secondary and senior secondary classes. Eligibility Eligibility (D.EL.ED) - 10+2 standard examination with 50% marks and teaching experience at the time of seeking admission is also required in some institutes (B.Ed.) - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). Courses Offered D.El.Ed/D.Ed. B.Ed. B.Ed. (Special-Visual Impairment) B.Ed. (Special-Hearing Impairment) B.Ed. (Special-Mental Retardation) M.Ed. M.Ed. (Special-Visual Impairment) M.Ed. (Special-Hearing Impairment) M.Ed. (Special- Mental Retardation) M.Ed. (Part Time) Ph.D. (Education) Institutes/Universities National Institute of Open Schooling, Noida Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP University of Lucknow, Lucknow, UP Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi MD University, Rohtak, Haryana Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu State Council of Educational Research and Training, Delhi Educational /Vocational School Counsellor Introduction The course deals in techniques of counselling individuals and providing group educational and vocational guidance services, crisis intervention for students, how to resolve behavioural, academic, and other problems. Eligibility Graduate/ Master’s degree (Social Work /Psychology/Child Development/Community Resource Management/ Development Communication Extension/Nursing/Special Education/ M. Ed. / B. Ed. with experience of teaching/working with children. The candidates applying for admission should be proficient in English. Courses Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling Certificate Course in Counselling and Guidance BA /MA in psychology, child development or social work Institutes/Universities Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (https://www.ignou.ac.in/) Ambedkar University, Delhi Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Telangana University of Delhi National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, New Delhi National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi Physical Education Introduction Physical Education is an interdisciplinary course that covers the physical knowledge of sports, exercises or physical activities. It teaches care, development of body of a person or a group of people through training and management skills. Eligibility 10+2 in any stream Courses B. Sc. (P.E., H.E. S.) B.P. Ed. M.P. Ed. Ph. D. Institutes/ Universities Allahabad University, Allahabad Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Annamalai University, Chennai Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi College of Physical Education, Pune Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education Sports Sciences, New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior Manipur University, Imphal North Eastern Hill University, Shillong University of Mysore, Mysuru University of Pune, Pune University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Anthropology Introduction Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present in their cultural and biological conditions. This combination sets anthropology apart from other humanities and natural sciences. In simple terms, anthropology deals with determining what humans are, how they evolved, and how they differ from one another. Eligibility 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/ or Mathematics as main subjects. Courses B. A. / B. Sc. M. A. / M. Sc. M. Phil. Ph. D Colleges/Institutes/Universities Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi AU - Andhra University Visakhapatnam Panjab University, Chandigarh Dibrugarh University, Assam Guwahati University, Guwahati Karnataka University, Dharwad Sambalpur University, Orissa Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi, Archaeology Introduction The course is a subfield of Anthropology. It exposes students to reconstruct extinct cultures from the artefacts as it studies the ancient and recent human past through material remains. Eligibility 10+2 with History Courses Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture. Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Bachelors of Arts Archaeology and Museology Master of Arts in Archaeology Master of Arts in Museology Institutes/Universities Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi National Museum Institute, New Delhi Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi MSG University, Baroda University of Madras, Chennai Tamil University, Thanjavur Art Restoration Introduction Art restoration is a specialized course which involves inspection, documentation, treatment and precautionary care of the art objects. Eligibility Pass 12th class in any stream Courses Bachelor's degree in art history, studio art, anthropology, archaeology M. A. in art history, studio art, anthropology, archaeology PhD in Art Conservation Institutes/Universities Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana Mysore University, Mysuru, Kanataka University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu National Museum, New Delhi University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Curation Introduction A curator is a manager or overseer of a cultural heritage institution such as gallery, museum, library, or archives in charge of content and institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material. Eligibility 10+2 and Bachelor's degree in art, history, archaeology, museum studies or a related field Courses M.A. Ph.D Institutes/Universities National Archives of India, Director General of Archives, National Archives of India (School of Archival Studies), New Delhi National Museum Institute, History of Art, Conservation and Museology (Deemed to be University), New Delhi Monuments and sculpture restoration Introduction Restoration (cultural heritage), is the process through which trained professionals clean, repair and restore a damaged artwork. These types of art work could include paintings to sculptures to even manuscripts. These ancient artefacts, monuments and paintings are maintained and are given a new life by art conservators and art restoration or by Monuments and Sculpture restoration experts. Eligibility 10+2 with History Courses Bachelor's Degree- in archaeology, ancient and medieval history, world history, studio art, fine art, art history, or a related field. M.A. in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management Ph.D Institutes/Universities National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property - NRLC, Lucknow Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi. Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune Museology Introduction Museology is the branch of knowledge concerned with the study of the purposes and organisation of museums with emphasis on development of museums and in evolving fresh methods and techniques to improve their working. It covers activities such as preservation, restoration and excavation of ancient monuments and the art material. Eligibility 10+2 Courses PG Diploma in Museology (for some students who complete M.S.C./ M.A. /B.A History Archaeology) MA in Museology Institutes/Universities National Museum of Institute of History of Art (Delhi), Bhartiya Kala Nidhi, Institute of Archaeology, ASI, New Delhi. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Barkatullah University. Foreign languages Introduction Learning foreign languages not only strengthens better understanding of cultures ,perspectives, employability but also improves cognitive skills, concentration span, memorisation and multi-tasking skills in an individual. Eligibility 10th /10+2 for Diploma & Certificate courses. 10+2 with Diploma or Certificate courses for BA. The eligibility criteria is also varied for MA among the universities & language centres. Courses There are a variety of short & long duration courses to learn languages like Japanese, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Persian, Arabic and French. Short term (2months-1 year): Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma Courses. Long term (2years-3years): Bachelor’s Degree & PG Diploma Courses. Masters degree (1 or 2 year): MPhil, MA, Ph. D, etc. 5 year Integrated Masters course Summer courses-21months Institutes/Universities Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Central Institute of English & Foreign Languages, Hyderabad. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Barkatullah Vishwa vidyalaya, Bhopal. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Social Work Introduction Social work course is the study to prevent and alleviate the social problems in the society like social injustice, unemployment, destitution, etc. which has damaging effects and providing support to individuals through removal of barriers amongst the individuals, groups & communities. Eligibility For BA Course: 10+2 For PG course: Graduate in any stream preferably with sociology & psychology as options during graduation. Generally an All India level test is conducted by Universities followed by interview. Some Institutes offer admissions on the basis of marks obtained in last qualified exam. Courses BSW / BA – Bachelor’s in Social Work. MSW – Master’s in Social Work. Institutes/Universities Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Xavier institute of social science, Ranchi Delhi School of Social work, Delhi. Bangalore University. Bangalore. Osmania University, Hyderabad Mangalore University, Univ. Campus, Mangalagangotri Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Loyola College, Chennai Source: Central Board of Secondary Education, India