Amity University offers an online BA for a duration of three years. Admission to the course is based on the basis of merit secured in the qualifying exam. Amity does not conduct any entrance exam for its Online BA course.

Amity Online Online BA Key Highlights

  • Amity Online BA is recognized by the Distance Education Board (DEB), a bureau of UGC
  • Amity Online BA is a 3-year course offered in online mode. It is spread over 6 semesters.
  • Amity University Online charges INR 1.50 Lakhs or USD 3,700 for the BA course
  • Amity also arranges placement opportunities in the form of Live Virtual Job Fairs

Amity University Online BA Eligibility Criteria

For Indian Students

  • Candidates must have completed 10+2 and must also have knowledge and understanding of English language and Communication
  • Candidates who do not have English as their first language must have possess a minimum of three years of academic qualification under English medium

For Foreign Students

  • Foriegn candidates must possess O level and A level Certificates (Diploma will not be acceptable)
  • They must have a Certificate of Equivalence from Association of Indian Universities (required by students with foreign education to apply in any Indian University)

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Amity University Online BA Admission Criteria

Admission into Amity Online BA is on the basis of merit. 

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website and click on ‘Apply Now’
  • Next, fill the required details such as Basic Details and Employment Details
  • Then upload scanned copies of the documents
  • Lastly, pay the application form fee through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Online Banking

Documents Required

  • Class 10th mark sheet/ certificate 
  • ‘O’ level certificate for foreign students (Any course certificate like diploma or certificate will not be accepted)
  • Class 12th mark sheet/ certificate
  •  ‘A’ level certificate for foreign students ( Any course certificate like diploma or certificate will not be accepted)

Amity University Online BA Course Details

  • Amity Online BA is a three year course further divided into six semesters
  • It is offered in 4 specializations- Economics, English, Political Science, and Sociology
  • The programme is worth a total of 126 credits
  • Examinations are conducted using the Online Technology Enabled Proctored mode. The exam consists of internal as well as external assessments. The weightage for internal assessment is 30% and for external assessment it is 70%
  • Students must secure at least 4.5 SCGPA and 5 CGPA in order to pass the course

Amity University Online BA Syllabus

Economics Syllabus

Semester I Semester II Semester III
Micro Economics-I, Fundamentals of Macro Economics-I, Economic History of India (1857-1947), Business Communication Environmental Studies, Statistical Methods in Economics-I, Micro Economics-II, Fundamentals of Macro Economics - II International Economics-I, Statistical Methods in Economics-II, Introduction to Demography, Behavioural Science
Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
International Economics (Applied)-II, Fundamentals of Research, Methodology in Economics, Comparative Economic Development [1850-1950], Economic Environment for Business, Industrial Economics Economic Growth Models, Regional Economics, Basics of Health Economics, Fundamentals of Behavioural Economics, Labour Economics, Fundamentals of Environmental Economics, Professional Ethics Fundamentals of Operation Research, Major Project, Application of Growth Models and Planning, Economic System and Society, Fundamentals of Money and Financial Markets

English Syllabus

Semester I Semester II Semester III
History of English Literature, Drama From Elizabethan to Restoration Age, English Poetry From Chaucer to Blake, Business Communication English Poetry From Wordsworth to Tennyson, 20th Century Indian English Poetry, 20th Century Indian English Novel, Environmental Studies Introduction to Literary Criticism, English Novel, Behavioral Sciences , Creative Writing in English
Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
Modern Drama, Classical Indian Literature in Translation, Introduction to Literary Theory, Introduction to Sociolinguistics, Literature and Secularism History-an Introduction, Modern English Poetry, American Drama, African Literature, Professional Ethics Modern English Novel, Modern European Drama, American Poetry, Elementary Sociology-I, Dissertation

Political Science Syllabus

Semester I Semester II Semester III
Nationalism in India, Introduction to Politics-I, Political Science-I (Political Theory). Indian Political Thought-I, Business Communication Indian Political Thought-II, Political Science-II, Constitutional History of India, Introduction to Politics-II, Environmental Studies Public Administration-I, Comparative Government and Politics-I, Contemporary Diplomacy, Behavioural Science
Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
Comparative Government and Politics-II Dynamics of Contemporary Global Concerns General Studies: India and The World Public Policy and Analysis Indian Government and Politics-I Psephology and Data Analysis International Law Western Political Thought-I, India's Foreign Policy-I Indian Political System Constitution of India Indian Government and Politics and Professional Ethics India's Foreign Policy-II Modern Government and Politics Legislative Support and Budget Analysis Major Project Western Political Thought-I

Sociology Syllabus

Semester I Semester II Semester III
Indian Social structure and Process, Business Communication, Sociology of Deviance, Social Institutions, Introduction to Sociology Population and Society, Classical Sociological Thinkers-I, Social Movements in India, Environmental Studies, Research Methods-I Research Methods-II, Behavioural Science, Kinship, Marriage and Family, Social Stratification
Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
Political Sociology, Sociology of Change and Development, Sociology of Gender, Urban Sociology, Indian Social Thinkers Sociology of Health, Industrial Sociology, Sociology of Aging, Sociology and Law, Globalization and Society, Sociology of Marginalized Communities History-An Introduction, Sociology of Religion, Economic Sociology, Environment Sociology, Major Project 

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Amity University Online BA Scholarship

Amity Online BA candidates can avail a host of scholarships in the form of fee concessions. For details, refer to the following table:

Categories for Special Scholarship Total Discount Offered Scholarship Code Supporting Documents Required Post Registration
For serving or retired Defence/Police/Paramilitary personnel and their spouse, or war widows 20% DEFENCE 20 Defense concession form
For learners with special needs (Disability) 20% SPECIAL NEEDS 20 Disability certificate
Applicants having an annual family income of less than 3.6 Lakh 20% SPECIAL SUPPORT 20 BPL card, salary certificate
For outstanding sportspersons 20% SPORTS 20 State or National level certificate)
For meritorious students who have scored > 60% Marks 20% MERIT 20 10th & 12th Class Marksheets & UG Degree (if applying for any of our Masters/PG Programs)

Amity University Online BA FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for Amity Online BA?

Ans. The fee for Online BA is INR 25,000 per semester. Thus, the total fees is INR 1,50,000. However, if the entire fee is paid as a one time payment, then the total fees will be INR 1,42,000.

Ques. Is placement assistance offered by Amity Online for BA?

Ans. Yes, placement assistance will be offered by Amity Online as they hold Virtual Job Fair and have more than 100 hiring partners. Companies such as TCS, Oxford University Press, Cognizant, Accenture and Genpact are some of the hiring partners. Read More: Amity Online Placement

Ques. What are the job opportunities after Amity Online BA?

Ans. After completion of the course students will get several job opportunity in different fields

  • They can work as an interpreter or translator in a government agency or as a tourist guide.
  • They also have job prospects in KPOs, BPOs, Mass Communication, Public Relation, and the entertainment field.
  • Students interested in higher study can pursue MBA, Mass Communication, or Journalism.
  • Graduates can also go for Teaching, Media, Advertisement, Writing, and Publishing.

Ques. Who is the Amity Online BA course ideal for?

Ans. Amity Online BA is ideal for students who have completed their 12th and have a basic understanding and good knowledge about English can pursue this course. Students who are interested in pursuing a career English/Sociology/Political Science/Economics can enroll in this course.

Ques. Is Online BA from Amity Online worth pursuing?

Ans. Yes. If you’re a student and doing another course and want to polish your knowledge about English, or if you’re doing your job then you can obviously pursue this course.

  • The degree they are giving in online mode has the same value as the degree offered offline.
  • The course is flexible and so, you can do it at your own pace.
  • The course is taught by an International faculty from Universities such as Imperial College London, Boston University etc