Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Affiliated to Kurukshetra UniversityNEP-2020 AlignedNAAC Accredited Grade “A”3 Years (6 Semesters)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Departments of English, Hindi, History, Pol. Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science & Sanskrit

Nurturing articulate critical thinkers, future administrators, creative communicators, and empowered women leaders.

Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
KUK Affiliated
Program Duration
3 Years
6 Semesters
Total Seats
400+ Seats
Merit-based Haryana Portal
Eligibility
10+2 in any stream (Arts...
As per KUK Norms
Instruction Mode
Regular On-Campus
English & Hindi

Department Overview & Program Philosophy

The Departments of English, Hindi, History, Pol. Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science & Sanskrit at Indira Gandhi Mahila Mahavidyalaya (IGMMV), Kaithal, was established with a clear mission: to provide high-caliber, affordable, and transformative higher education to women in Haryana. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) combines deep conceptual understanding, practical hands-on pedagogy, and holistic intellectual development.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is the largest and most prestigious academic program at Indira Gandhi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Kaithal. Established in 1970, it offers an exceptionally rich choice of subjects across literature, social sciences, languages, fine arts, and psychology. Aligned with NEP-2020, students can select major and minor disciplines tailored to civil services, academia, media, or corporate leadership. Affiliated with Kurukshetra University and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), students acquire comprehensive academic and career-ready proficiencies across:

✓ Languages & Literature
English, Hindi, and Sanskrit literature, poetry, prose, linguistics, and communicative competence.
✓ Social Sciences & Governance
Indian Constitution, Political Theory, Ancient/Modern History, and Public Administration.
✓ Economics & Geography
Micro/Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Physical Geography, Cartography, and GIS basics.
✓ Behavioral Sciences & Creative Arts
General Psychology, Indian Classical Music (Vocal/Instrumental), Commercial Art, and Home Science.
Empowerment through Academic Rigor:Guided by Kurukshetra University's NAAC ‘A+’ academic benchmarks, our department blends rigorous classroom discourse with practical seminars, digital resources, departmental fests, and one-on-one mentorship for women scholars.

Vision & Mission of the Department

Departmental Vision

Center of Academic Excellence for Women

“To cultivate intellectually enlightened, empathetic, and culturally grounded women scholars equipped with profound critical thinking, social responsibility, and articulate expression.”

Departmental Mission
  • M1:Provide a dynamic multidisciplinary arts curriculum fostering analytical reasoning and independent thinking.
  • M2:Offer wide subject combinations spanning English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Music, and Home Science.
  • M3:Prepare young women for competitive civil services (UPSC/HPSC), public administration, teaching, and media careers.
  • M4:Promote cultural heritage, linguistic fluency, artistic expression, and community service.

Curriculum & Semester-Wise Scheme

Kurukshetra University Syllabus aligned with National Education Policy (NEP)
View Official KUK Syllabus PDF
Semester I (Foundations of Humanities & Social Sciences)
Course CodeSubject / Paper TitleTypeCreditsWorkload
ENG-101Compulsory English - ICompulsory Core44 Hrs/Week
HIN-101 / SKT-101Compulsory Hindi / Sanskrit - ICompulsory Core44 Hrs/Week
ELEC-101Discipline Elective - 1 (History / Pol Science / Economics / Psychology)Major Elective44 Hrs/Week
ELEC-102Discipline Elective - 2 (Geography / Home Science / Music / Sociology)Minor Elective44 Hrs/Week
VAC-101Environmental Studies & Human ValuesVAC22 Hrs/Week

Official Lesson Plans & Academic Schedules (2026-27)

The Department publishes official weekly lecture distributions, laboratory experiment plans, and continuous assessment schemes for students and faculty. Download official PDFs below:

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UG English Lesson Plan 2026-27 (Odd Semester)

Unit distributions for prose, poetry, phonetics, and communicative grammar.

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UG Hindi Lesson Plan 2026-27

Hindi Sahitya, Kavya, Nibandh, and Vyakaran odd semester lecture schedules.

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UG Political Science Lesson Plan 2026-27

Indian Constitution, Political Theory, and Comparative Governance.

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UG History Lesson Plan 2026-27

Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history modules and assignments.

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UG Economics Department Lesson Plan

Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Indian Economic development.

Departmental Facilities & Campus Infrastructure

The department features contemporary specialized facilities designed to give students extensive hands-on proficiency, research aptitude, and practical learning experience.

IGMMV Departments of English, Hindi, History, Pol. Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science & Sanskrit Campus
Campus Aerial Perspective
Departments of English, Hindi, History, Pol. Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science & Sanskrit Academic Complex (Kaithal Campus)
35 Students

Psychology & Behavioral Lab

Specifications: Standardized psychological testing batteries, reaction timers, memory drums
Installed Tools: Intelligence tests, personality scales
Academic Scope: Conducting empirical behavioral assessments, emotional intelligence tests, and mental health research.
30 Students

Music Riyaz Room (Vocal & Instrumental)

Specifications: Acoustically treated studio, Tanpuras, Harmoniums, Tablas, Electronic Tanpura
Installed Tools: Sound recording system
Academic Scope: Daily classical music riyaz, raga exploration, and cultural fest preparation.
40 Students

Home Science Food & Nutrition Lab

Specifications: Modular cooking stations, OTG ovens, microwave units, sewing & textile machines
Installed Tools: Culinary & food preservation kits
Academic Scope: Dietetics, recipe standardization, food preservation, and textile design.

Faculty & Academic Mentors

The Department is led by qualified and dedicated educators specializing in their academic disciplines, research methodology, and student guidance:

M

Dr. Meenakshi Kaushal

Associate Professor (English)
British Literature & Post-Colonial Studies
H

Dr. Hemlata

Associate Professor (Hindi)
Modern Hindi Poetry & Literary Criticism
A

Ms. Alka Goel

Assistant Professor (Political Science)
Indian Constitution & International Relations
R

Ms. Renu Sharma

Assistant Professor (History)
Medieval & Modern Indian History
A

Ms. Arti Chawla

Assistant Professor (Economics)
Macroeconomics & Public Finance
N

Ms. Neeru

Assistant Professor (Psychology)
Developmental Psychology & Counseling
D

Ms. Deepika

Assistant Professor (Home Science)
Food Science, Nutrition & Human Development

Career Opportunities & Progression Pathways

Graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from IGMMV opens diverse, high-growth employment avenues across industries, public sector undertakings, educational institutions, and competitive services:

Civil Services Officer (IAS / IPS / HCS)
Top choice program for UPSC Civil Services and State Public Service Commissions
Content Writer & Journalist
Digital media houses, national news agencies, advertising, and publishing
School & College Teacher
Postgraduate education (M.A., B.Ed.) leading to PGT/TGT and college lectureship
Counselor & Social Welfare Officer
NGOs, psychiatric counseling clinics, women development bureaus, and child welfare
Human Resource & Corporate Executive
Corporate recruitment, public relations (PR), and corporate communications
Legal Professional (Lawyer / Advocate)
Direct entry into 3-Year LL.B. degree programs at premier national law universities

Higher Studies & Postgraduate Pathways:

Graduates pursue M.A. (English / Hindi / History / Political Science / Economics / Psychology), B.Ed., LL.B., Master of Social Work (MSW), MBA, or competitive government services.

Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Passed 10+2 from Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE), CBSE, or any recognized equivalent board.
  • Minimum 33% aggregate marks in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science).
  • Centralized admission through Haryana Higher Education Department.

Required Documents for Admission:

  1. 10th & 12th Detailed Marks Certificates (DMC)
  2. Character Certificate & School Migration
  3. Haryana Domicile & Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID)
  4. Category Certificate (for reservation eligibility)
  5. 5 Recent passport size photographs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Students select Compulsory English, Compulsory Hindi, plus two elective disciplines from History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, and Commercial Art.

Ready to Enroll in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)?

Visit our admissions counseling desk on campus or reach out directly to the Departments of English, Hindi, History, Pol. Science, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Music, Home Science & Sanskrit faculty.