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As the name suggests, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Punjabi is an undergraduate programme that deals with the aspects of language, literature and history of Punjab only. This is a three year degree course that involves study of grammar, poetry, prose, linguistics, translation, drama, fiction, the social and cultural history of Punjab and more. Students are also taught the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking and comprehending Punjabi as a language. The program comprises songs written by famous Punjabi writers and poets and Punjabi Folk Tales. Elective subjects make it possible for students to get acquainted with related disciplines such as sociology, political science or mass communication.
The BA Punjabi degree admission considers entrance examination like BA exam conducted by university, CUET exam conducted by NTA, PSET exam and PUET exam conducted by respective state universities. In addition to the above mentioned, each college or university may set its own qualifying written examination and interview for admission into the undergraduate programme. Another criterion in the admission process is the marks obtained by the candidates in Class 12 board exams in relevant subjects.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Arts in Punjabi |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass with Punjabi as a subject (often compulsory) |
| Top Colleges | Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjabi University Patiala, Delhi University, Panjab University Chandigarh, Guru Gobind Singh Inderprastha University |
| Entrance Exam | Varies by university, some conduct entrance exams, while others consider merit based on 10+2 scores |
1. A candidate should have passed 10+2 examination in any stream from a recognized Board with Punjabi subject.
2. However, students from other streams can take up BA Punjabi but they must have passed Punjabi at the 10+2 level.
3. Those students who have not taken Punjabi subject need to pass a test in Punjabi language.
4. Minimum aggregate marks that are expected by different colleges lie between 40-50%.
5. No age bar is prescribed for taking admission in BA Punjabi course.
6. While some of the colleges conduct entrance test for admission to BA Punjabi, the majority of the colleges offer direct admission on the basis of 10+2 percentage.
Subject Area
Important Topics
Punjabi Language
Grammar, Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Composition, Translation
Punjabi Literature
Classical Punjabi Literature, Modern Punjabi Literature, Poetry, Short Stories, Novels, Drama, Folk Literature
Punjabi Folklore
Folk Tales, Folk Songs, Folk Dances, Rituals, Customs, Traditions
Punjabi Culture and History
History, Culture, Society, Religion, Art, Architecture
Punjabi Linguistics
History of Punjabi Language, Dialects, Comparative Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language Planning
Punjabi Journalism
Media, News Writing, Feature Writing, Editing, Broadcast Journalism
Optional Subjects (may vary)
Punjabi Philosophy, Punjabi Religion, Punjabi Education, Punjabi Drama, Punjabi Film Studies
| College Name | Average CTC (per annum) |
|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar | ₹ 2,50,000 - ₹ 4,00,000 |
| Punjabi University, Patiala | ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,50,000 |
| University of Delhi | ₹ 2,50,000 - ₹ 4,50,000 |
| Khalsa College, Amritsar | ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,50,000 |
| SGGS College, Chandigarh | ₹ 1,80,000 - ₹ 3,20,000 |
| DAV College, Amritsar | ₹ 1,80,000 - ₹ 3,20,000 |
| BBK DAV College, Amritsar | ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 2,80,000 |
| GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar | ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 2,80,000 |
| Job Role | Potential Industries | Salary Range (Approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | Schools, Colleges, Coaching Institutes | INR 2-5 lakhs per annum |
| Journalist | Punjabi News Channels, Newspapers, Digital Media | INR 2-5 lakhs per annum |
| Content Writer | Punjabi Content Creation Platforms, Digital Marketing Firms | INR 2-4 lakhs per annum |
| Translator/Interpreter | Government Departments, Private Companies | INR 2-4 lakhs per annum |
| Cultural Officer | Cultural Departments, Heritage Organizations | INR 2-4 lakhs per annum |
