BA
Bachelor of Arts
A flexible BA where you pick 3 discipline streams from 7 at the start and follow all 3 through every semester - Economics, Political Science, English Literature, History, Public Policy, International Relations, or Computer Applications. Strong civil services base.
Fees & payment plans
Transparent. Pay the way that suits you.
Pay the full programme in one instalment, split it annually, or pay per semester - the earlier you commit, the more you save.
| Category | Total Programme Fees | Semester Fees Payment Plan | Annual Fees Payment Plan with 10% Concession | One Installment Fees Payment Plan with 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | ₹72,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹21,600 | ₹61,200 |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹1,44,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹43,200 | ₹1,22,400 |
Registration fee: ₹1,000, non-refundable, charged once at enrolment (same for every nationality).
Examination fee: ₹1,500/semester for Indian nationals, ₹3,000/semester for foreign nationals.
What you'll be able to do
Key Outcomes
Write structured, evidence-backed essays in formal academic English.
Read and summarise long-form reports - government, policy or research.
Use research databases and standard citation formats to support claims.
Sit for UGC-NET, UPSC prelims or state PSC examinations with a solid base.
Move into MA, MBA, LLB or PG-Diploma admission anywhere in India.
Placement records
Career Opportunities after BA
Economic Analyst
4-8
Policy Analyst
5-10
ESG Analyst
5-9
Content Writer
3-6
Social Media Strategist
3-7
Top hirers
NDTV
News Media
The Hindu
Print Media
Times of India
News Media
HT Media
News Media
NITI Aayog
Policy Think Tank
UPSC
Civil Services
State PSCs
Civil Services
TCS
Technology Services
Amazon
E-commerce & Cloud
Hindustan Unilever
FMCG
NGOs & Think Tanks
Social Sector
Career services included
Personal placement officer
Dedicated coach assigned to every batch
Resume & LinkedIn review
Two rounds of feedback from industry coaches
Mock interviews
3+ HR and technical rounds before drives
Alumni network
12,000+ alumni across India and the GCC
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Semester 1
22 credits- 01English-I6
- 02Microsoft Office Practices4
- 03Microeconomics (Economics)4
- 04Political Theory (Political Science)4
- 05Introduction to Literature (English Literature)4
Semester 2
22 credits- 01English-II6
- 02Visual Design Tool4
- 03Macroeconomics (Economics)4
- 04Indian Political System (Political Science)4
- 05Indian Writing in English (English Literature)4
Focus areas
Elective pool
Micro, macro and Indian economy with a strong analytical foundation.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Political theory, Indian politics and IR for civil services and policy careers.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Public administration, governance and development economics for policy professionals.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Foreign policy, diplomacy and global affairs for international careers.
What you'll learn
Career paths
British, American and Indian writing in English with literary theory foundations.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Indian and world history with focus on analytical historiography.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Office productivity tools and computing fundamentals as a BA elective.
What you'll learn
Career paths
Annual Fee
Total program cost: ₹72,000
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Both included free, for your full course duration
July 2026 admissions are open
Enroll before seats fill up
How you'll study
Built around your work week.
Live sessions sit on the weekend so the rest of your week stays free for work, family and self-paced study at your own rhythm.
Live Sessions
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST · weekly during academic terms
Self-Paced LMS
8-10 hours weekly
VGU Learning Platform - works on mobile and desktop
Cohort & Mentor
110-140 learners per batch
Monthly 1-on-1 with a programme mentor
A typical week
Roughly 12-14 hours total - designed to fit around a full-time job
Mon-Fri
8-10 hrs total
Self-paced LMS modules, recorded lectures and assignments
Saturday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and case discussion
Sunday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and Q&A
Your Faculty
The people teaching this programme
Working professionals and academics who lead live sessions, mentor students and assess coursework.
Dr. Indira Mishra
Professor, Political Science
PhD, JNU Delhi · 19 yrs exp
Prof. Rohit Tripathi
Associate Professor, English Lit
MA, Oxford · 13 yrs exp
Dr. Devika Chakraborty
Assistant Professor, Economics
PhD, Presidency Univ · 11 yrs exp
Dr. Suniti Rao
Associate Professor, Sociology
PhD, Hyderabad Central Univ · 15 yrs
Prof. Vikrant Singh
Faculty, History & Public Admin
MA, Delhi Univ · NET/JRF · 11 yrs
Dr. Pallavi Sharma
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
PhD, BHU Varanasi · 14 yrs exp
Prof. Meena Joshi
Faculty, Media & Communication
MA, AJK-MCRC Jamia · 12 yrs exp
Dr. Rajiv Gupta
Associate Professor, Dev Economics
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