Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The campus is located on the East-West Highway at Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali, Nepal, and offers BA as part of its bachelor-level academic programs under TU.

The BA program belongs to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. TU introduced the four-year BA course from the academic year 2076/077. The program is interdisciplinary, allowing students to study subjects from humanities, social sciences, language, culture, development, communication and related fields.

Course Overview

About the BA Program

The Bachelor of Arts program is designed for students who want to study humanities and social sciences through a broad academic structure. The program allows students to study compulsory subjects, major subjects and elective subjects across four academic years.

At Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus, BA is relevant for students from Kailali and nearby areas who want to continue higher education in humanities and social sciences under Tribhuvan University. The campus also includes BA/BSW and B.A. Mass Communication in its program list, which makes the humanities stream useful for students interested in social work, communication and public issues.

Course Structure

The TU BA program carries 2,000 marks in total. Each academic year carries 500 marks.

Students choose two major subjects of 700 marks each and two elective subjects of 100 marks each. The program also includes three compulsory subjects: English, Nepali and Nepal Studies. English carries 200 marks, Nepali carries 100 marks and Nepal Studies carries 100 marks. English is compulsory in the first and third years, while Nepali is compulsory in the second year.

This structure gives students a combination of compulsory academic foundation, major specialization and elective study.

Subjects Available in BA

The BA program under Tribhuvan University includes a wide range of humanities and social sciences subjects. Students may study areas such as Compulsory English, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Nepal Bhasa, Culture, Rural Development, Social Work, Film Studies, Hindi, Nepali Linguistics and Population Studies within the same stream.

The curricular subject areas include:

• Anthropology

• Film Studies

• Geography

• Hindi

• History

• Linguistics

• Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology (NeHCA)

• Nepal Bhasa

• Nepali

• Population Studies

• Psychology

• Rural Development

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Economics

• Buddhist Studies

• Compulsory English

• Dance

• English

• Home Science

• Journalism and Mass Communication

• Music

• Political Science

• Sanskrit

• Strategic Studies

Eligibility

Students must have secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

Students may also be eligible if they have completed Intermediate, Proficiency Certificate or 10+2 level in Humanities, Science or Management stream from Tribhuvan University or from another university or board recognized by Tribhuvan University.

Students who want to study Major English/Economics in the BA program may do so, but they are required to pass the Major English subject within three years at +2 or PCL recognized by TU if they have not already studied this course at +2 or PCL level.

Students who studied any other subject at +2 or PCL level can apply for major subjects such as Rural Development, Social Work and Sociology.

Students who want to study Journalism and Mass Communication as a major subject in BA must have studied Journalism/Mass Communication at +2 or PCL level.

Evaluation System

The BA program uses written examinations and internal assessment. For each subject, students are evaluated through a 70-mark written examination and 30 marks of internal assessment.

Internal assessment includes academic activities such as mini projects, classroom presentations and teamwork. This structure gives students both examination-based and activity-based academic evaluation.

Learning Approach at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus uses both traditional and ICT-based teaching approaches. Regular lectures are supported by practical activities such as fieldwork, project-based assignments, PowerPoint presentations, report writing and research activities.

The campus also encourages collaborative learning through group work. Guidance and counseling are available to support students in their studies and preparation for job-related competitions. This learning environment is relevant for BA students because the program includes subjects that require reading, writing, presentation, research and social analysis.

Academic Resources and Facilities

BA students at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus study in an academic environment supported by library, e-library, internet access and ICT-based classroom tools. The campus has an e-library system in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL), along with software-supported library account management, administration and EMIS.

The campus has three labs: computer lab, social work lab and journalism lab. These facilities are especially relevant for students studying social work, communication, journalism and other humanities-related subjects. The campus also has canteen service, first aid support and other student facilities.

Further Studies After BA

BA graduates may continue higher studies in humanities and social sciences. Students who want to study a subject different from their BA major may choose fields such as Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology, Rural Development, Political Science, Library Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Maithali, History, Nepal Bhasa, Strategic Studies, Geography, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Population Studies and Buddhist Studies.

For MA in English, Nepali and Sanskrit, applicants who have majored in the respective subjects from other faculties may apply for admission.

Who Can Consider BA?

BA is suitable for students interested in humanities, social sciences, language, communication, development studies, culture, society, history, politics, psychology, economics, social work and related academic areas.

The program may suit students who prefer reading, writing, discussion, presentation, research, field-based learning and social analysis. At Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus, BA also serves students who want to pursue a TU-affiliated humanities degree while studying locally in Sukhad, Ghodaghodi and the wider Kailali area.

Contact

Campus: Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus

Location: East-West Highway, Sukhad, Ghodaghodi, Kailali, Nepal

Email: ghodaghodimultiplecampus@gmail.com

Website: https://ghodaghodicampus.edu.np/

FAQ

What is the duration of BA at Ghodaghodi Multiple Campus?

The BA program is a four-year undergraduate course affiliated with Tribhuvan University.

Which faculty runs the BA program?

The BA program runs under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University.

How many marks does the TU BA program carry?

The TU BA program carries 2,000 marks in total, with 500 marks in each academic year.

What are the compulsory subjects in BA?

The compulsory subjects are English, Nepali and Nepal Studies. English carries 200 marks, Nepali carries 100 marks and Nepal Studies carries 100 marks.

What is the eligibility for BA?

Students must have secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12, or completed Intermediate, Proficiency Certificate or 10+2 level in Humanities, Science or Management stream from TU or a board or university recognized by TU.

Can students from streams other than Humanities apply for BA?

Yes. Students who have completed 10+2 or PCL in Humanities, Science or Management stream from a recognized institution may apply, subject to the stated TU eligibility conditions.

Can students study Journalism and Mass Communication as a BA major?

Students who want Journalism and Mass Communication as a major subject in BA must have studied Journalism/Mass Communication at +2 or PCL level.

How are BA students evaluated?

Students are evaluated through written examinations of 70 marks and internal assessment of 30 marks for each subject. Internal assessment includes mini project, classroom presentation and teamwork.