IGNOU BAG Admission 2023-24: Course Details, Eligibility, Fee and Last Date best

IGNOU BAG Admission 2023: ignou ba admission 2023 is about to begin in the popular 3-year undergraduate program. The last date for admission in ignou admission 2023 july session is 31 August 2023. IGNOU offered undergraduate programs in many majors such as SOCIOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, Hindi, English, Economics, etc. The admission procedure for the various courses is very easy.

Students eligible for admission to the IGNOU BAG program who have at least passed Class 12th at a successfully recognized board. This programme is offered by IGNOU School of Social Sciences.

IGNOU BAG Programme Details 2023-24

what is bag course in ignou

IGNOU BAG online admission have already started and the online admission link can be found on the official IGNOU website. To apply to IGNOU, you must register on the IGNOU Admissions website. pay a minimum registration fee of Rs 200 with the Course fee for a BAG course.

University	IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
Department	School of Sciences
Programme Code	BAG
Programme Name	Bachelor of Arts General
Duration	3 Years
Course Fee	Rs. 3,800 /- per year Total = Rs. 11,400/-
Session	January and July 2023-24
Eligibility	10+2 or its equivalent
Medium	Both English & Hindi
Admission Opens	January and July 2022-23
Admission Website	ignou.ac.in

IGNOU BAG Admission last date

What are the Months of IGNOU Online admission? & Last date of apply for the admission in BAG (Bachelor in Art General) Course is as:

Session	Dates
For July 2022-23 Session Students	30 March
For January 2023-24 Session Students	30 September

Documents required for BAG admission in IGNOU

List of documents required for the filling of form are :

• Marksheet of class 10 and 12
• Scanned copy your photograph and signature
• age proof or birth certificate
• Category certificate (if OBC/SC/ST)
• And at last you may pay the fee via net banking.
• The fee for the BAG programme is 3800 And registration fee is 200

IGNOU BAG Admission 2023-24

IGNOU offers Bachelor of Arts Degree with the following Disciplines:

1. Anthropology
2. Economics
3. History
4. Political Science
5. Psychology
6. Public Administration
7. Sociology
8. Mathematics
9. Hindi
10. Urdu
11. English
12. Sanskrit
13. Education
14. Philosophy

What is the fees of IGNOU BAG Programme?

IGNOU BAG Fees is Rs 11400 for all ignou bag 2nd year fees ,3 years. The fees can be paid 3800 per year. For first year you also need to pay a Rs 200 registration fees for the Programme.

Can I Take Online Admission in IGNOU?

• Selection will be based on scores obtained in the final academic exam or entrance exam.
• The university offers undergraduate programs mainly through selection. The program is a wide range of disciplines, courses based on knowledge and skills.
• The University provides all programs in accordance with this system. 1 unit is designed for 30 hours of study. In order to get a bachelor’s degree, you need to get 6 credits in 132 semesters.
• The IGNOU Admissions Committee will soon publish a list of the benefits of successful applicants.
• The selected student will contact the regional office of the university and provide their academic background and identification documents.

IGNOU BAG Subjects & Course details

IGNOU Bag syllabus

You need to select two discipline from the table given below. You can select only one discipline from any particular group:

Group-1	English	Hindi	Urdu	Sanskrit
Group-2	Sociology	Education
Group-3	Political Science	Public Administration	Mathematics	Philosophy
Group-4	Economics	Anthropology
Group-5	History	Psychology

Discipline-wise List of Courses for BAG

The lists of courses from different Disciplines available under each of the five categories [Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Generic Electives (GE)] are given in the following tables:

CORE COURSES

Anthropology

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BANC 131	Anthropology and Research Methods	6
BANC 132	Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology	6
BANC 133	Fundamentals of Social and Cultural Anthropology	6
BANC 134	Fundamentals of Archaeological Anthropology	6

Economics

BECC 131	Principles of Microeconomics-I	6
BECC 132	Principles of Microeconomics-II	6
BECC 133	Principles of Macroeconomics-I	6
BECC 134	Principles of Macroeconomics-II	6

History

BHIC 131	History of India from the Earliest Times upto c. 300 CE	6
BHIC 132	History of India from c.300 to 1206	6
BHIC 133	History of India from c.1206 to 1707	6
BHIC 134	History of India from c. 1707 to 1950	6

Political Science

BPSC 131	Introduction to Political Theory	6
BPSC 132	Indian Government and Politics	6
BPSC 133	Comparative Government and Politics	6
BPSC 134	Introduction to International Relations	6

Psychology

BPCC 131	Foundations of Psychology	6
BPCC 132	Introduction to Social Psychology	6
BPCC 133	Psychological Disorders	6
BPCC 134	Statistical Methods and Psychological Research	6

Public Administration

BPAC 131	Perspectives on Public Administration	6
BPAC 132	Administrative Thinkers	6
BPAC 133	Administrative system at Union Level	6
BPAC 134	Administrative system at State and District Levels	6

Sociology

BSOC 131	Introduction to Sociology	6
BSOC 132	Sociology of India	6
BSOC 133	Sociological Theories	6
BSOC 134	Methods of Sociological Enquiry	6

      Hindi

BHDC 131	हहॊदी साहहत्म का इधतहास	6
BHDC 132	भध्म कारीन हहॊदी कववता	6
BHDC 133	आधुधनक हहॊदी कववता	6
BHDC 134	हहॊदी गद्य साहहत्म	6

Urdu

BUDC 131	Study of Prose & Poetic Form in Urdu	6
BUDC 132	Study of Urdu Classical Ghazal	6
BUDC 133	Origin & Development of Urdu Language	6
BUDC 134	Study of Urdu Nazm	6

English

BEGC 131	Individual & Society	6
BEGC 132	Selections From Indian Writing: Cultural Diversity	6
BEGC 133	British Literature	6
BEGC 134	Reading The Novel	6

     Sanskrit

BSKC 131	सॊस्कृत ऩद्य साहहत्म	6
BSKC 132	सॊस्कृत गद्य साहहत्म	6
BSKC 133	सॊस्कृत नाटक	6
BSKC 134	सॊस्कृत व्माकयण	6

 Mathematics

BMTC 131	Calculus	6
BMTC 132	Differential Equations	6
BMTC 133	Real Analysis	6
BMTC 134	Algebra	6

Education

BESC 131	Education: Concept, Nature and Perspectives	6
BESC 132	Structure and Management of Education	6
BESC 133	Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment	6
BESC 134	Education as a Practice	6

Philosophy

BPYC 131	Indian Philosophy	6
BPYC 132	Ethics	6
BPYC 133	Logic	6
BPYC 134	Western Philosophy: Modern	6

Modern Indian Languages

     Hindi

BHDLA 135	हहॊदी बाषा :  ववववध प्रमोग	6
BHDLA 136	हहॊदी बाषा :  रेखन कौशर	6
BHDLA 137	हहॊदी बाषा :  सॊप्रेषण कौशर	6
BHDLA 138	हहॊदी साहहत्म :  ववववध ववधाएॉ	6

English

BEGLA 135	English In Daily Life	6
BEGLA 136	English At The Work Place	6
BEGLA 137	Language Through Literature	6
BEGLA 138	Reading and Speaking Skills	6

Sanskrit

BSKLA 135

सॊस्कृत  बाषा vऔय साहहत्म

6

Urdu

BUDLA 135

Study of Modern Urdu Prose & Poetry

6

Odia

BODLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Odia	6
Gujarati
BGULA 135	Modern Indian Language: Gujarati	6
Malyalam
BMYLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Malayalam	6
Punjabi
BPBLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Punjabi	6
Marathi
BMRLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Marathi	6
Telugu
BTGLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Telugu	6
Tamil
BTLLA  135	Modern Indian Language: Tamil	6
Kannada
BKDLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Kannada	6
Bengali
BBGLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Bengali	6
Assamese
BAALA 135	Modern Indian Language: Assamese	6

     Bhojpuri   

BBHLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Bhojpuri	6
Kashmiri
BKMLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Bhojpuri	6
Nepali
BNPLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Bhojpuri	6
Manipuri
BMPLA 135	Modern Indian Language: Bhojpuri	6

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVES

Anthropology

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BANE 145	Applied Anthropology	6
BANE 146	Anthropology of Indigenous People	6

Economics

BECE 145	Indian Economy – I	6
BECE 146	Indian Economy – II	6

History

BHIE 141	History of China: C. 1840-1978	6
BHIE 142	History of Modern East Asia: Japan (1868-1945)	6
BHIE 143	History of Environment	6
BHIE 144	Traditions of History Writing in India	6
BHIE 145	Some aspects of European History: C. 1789 – 1945	6

Political Science

BPSE 141	Gandhi and the Contemporary World	6
BPSE 142	India‘s Foreign Policy in a Changing World	6
BPSE 143	State Politics in India	6
BPSE 144	Introduction to South Asia	6
BPSE 145	Democracy and Development in Northeast India	6
BPSE 146	Conflict Resolution and Peace building	6

Psychology

BPCE 145	Counselling Psychology	6
BPCE 146	Industrial/ Organisational Psychology	6

Public Administration

BPAE 141	Right to Information	6
BPAE 142	Organisational Behaviour	6
BPAE 143	Administrative System in BRICS	6
BPAE 144	Social Policies and Administration	6

     Sociology

BSOE 141	Urban Sociology	6
BSOE 142	Indian Sociological Traditions	6
BSOE 143	Environmental Sociology	6
BSOE 144	Reading Ethnographies	6
BSOE 145	Religion and Society	6
BSOE 146	Marriage, Family and Kinship	6
BSOE 148	Social Stratification	6

Hindi

BHDE 141	अस्स्भताभूरक ववभशस औय हहॊदी साहहत्म	6
BHDE 142	याष्ट्रीम काव्मधाया	6
BHDE 143	प्रेभचॊद	6
BHDE 144	छामावाद	6

Urdu

BUDE 141	Study of Poet Mirza Ghalib	6
BUDE 142	Study of Prose Writer Meer Amman Dehlawi	6

English

BEGE141	Understanding Prose	6
BEGE142	Understanding Drama	6
BEGE143	Understanding Poetry	6
BEGE145	Soft Skills	6

Sanskrit

BSKE 141	आमुवदे के भूर आधाय	6
BSKE 142	यॊगभॊच औय नाट्म करा	6
Mathematics
BMTE 141	Linear Algebra	6
BMTE 144	Numerical Analysis	6
Education
BESE 141	ICT in Education	6
BESE 142	Lifelong Learning	6
Philosophy
BPYE 141	Metaphysics	6
BPYE 142	Social and Political Philosophy	6

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BEVAE 181	Environmental Studies	4
BEGAE 182	English Communication Skills	4
BHDAE 182	हहॊदी बाषा औय सॊप्रेषण	4

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES

Anthropology

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BANS 183	Tourism Anthropology	4
BANS 184	Public Health and Epidemiology	4

Economics

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BECS 184	Data Analysis	4

Psychology

BPCS 183	Emotional Intelligence	4
BPCS 184	School Psychology	4
BPCS 185	Developing Emotional Competence	4
BPCS 186	Managing Stress	4
BPCS 187	Managing Human Resources	4
BPCS 188	Application of Social Psychology	4

Public Administration

BPAS 184	Logistics Management	4
BPAS 186	Stress and Time Management	4
Sociology
BSOS 184	Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making	4
BSOS 185	Society through the Visual	4
Hindi
BHDS 183	अनुवाद धसद्ाॊत औय प्रववधध	4
BHDS 184	येहडमो रेखन	4

English

BEGS 183	Writing And Study Skills	4
BEGS 185	English Language Teaching	4
BEGS 186	Business Communication	4

     Commerce

BCOS183	Computer Application in Business	4
BCOS184	E-Commerce	4
BCOS185	Entrepreneurship	4
BCOS186	Personal Selling and Salesmanship	4

GENERIC ELECTIVES

Gender and Development

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BGDG 172	Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture	6

Psychology

BPCG 171	General Psychology	6
BPCG 172	Youth, Gender and Identity	6
BPCG 173	Psychology for Health andWell-being	6
BPCG 174	Psychology andMedia	6
BPCG 175	Psychology for Living	6
BPCG 176	Psychology of Gender	6

Public Administration

BPAG 171	Disaster Management	6
BPAG 172	Governance: Issues and Challenges	6
BPAG 173	E-Governance	6
BPAG 174	Sustainable Development	6

     Sociology

BSOG 171	Indian Society: Images and Realities	6
BSOG 173	Rethinking Development	6
BSOG 176	Economy and Society	6

Hindi

BHDG 173	सभाचाय ऩत्र औय पीचय रेखन	6
BHDG 175	e/;dkyhu Hkkjrh; lkfgR; vkSj laLd`fr	6

English

BEGG 171	Media and Communication Skills	6
BEGG 172	Language and Linguistics	6
BEGG 173	Academic Writing & Composition	6
BEGG 174	Creative Writing	6

Social Sciences

Course Code	Title of the Course	No of Credits
BABG 171	Understanding Ambedkar	6
Philosophy
BPYG 171	Applied Ethics	6
BPYG 172	Philosophy of Religion	6

IGNOU BAG Course other important links:

BAG Admission, Course Details & Fee	BAG Assignment Download
BAG Study Material	BAG Solved Assignment
BAG Syllabus	BAG Previous Question Year Paper
BAG Grade Card	BAG Result
BAG Exam Date Sheet	BAG Pratical Exam
BAG Exam Hall Ticket	

IGNOU Important Links for all Course:

Admission	Re-Registration
Admit Card / Hall Ticket	TEE Exam Date Sheet
Course Details and Fees	Assignment Download
Study Material	Solved Assignment
Syllabus	Previous Question Year Paper
Grade Card	Result
Exam Form	Practical Exam

Some FAQ of ignou bag admission

What documents are required for a BAG admission in IGNOU?

• Latest Passport Size Photograph (Max size: 100 KB)
• Signature (Max size: 100 KB)
• Age Proof (Max size: 200 KB)
• All Educational Certificates (Max size: 200 KB)
• Category Certificate for SC/ST/PH/Minority candidates (Max size: 200 KB)
• Experience Certificate (If required) (Max size: 200 KB)
• BPL Certificate (If below poverty line) (Max size: 200 KB)

What is the benefit of IGNOU?

The ignou also offers various educational programs offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees. IGNOU graduates are eligible for jobs in public and private sectors as well as in various UPSC, CSS and banking examinations.

Is it tough to pass BA Economics from ignou?

Read the material provided by Ignor carefully (the material is sufficient to pass the test with ranks).

Watch the video to better understand this aspect. There are several lectures available for each subject (IGNOU) on YouTube.

Write down the important things.

Follow your study routine.

Don’t forget to complete the previous year’s question paper.

Trust yourself, you can do this.

Is an IGNOU degree valid for UPSC?

Yes, IGNOU graduates are eligible to appear for UPSC exams. Since IGNOU is a central institution, all its degrees and certificates are valid for UPSC and other board exams.

Can I go to the USA after getting a BA degree from IGNOU?

IGNOU diploma degrees are accepted everywhere as regular degrees. The title will be recognized as recognized by the UGC and AICTE IGNOU. As a result, the IGNOU title is valid in the United States.

How to apply for a BA in psychology at IGNOU this July session?

IGNOU initiates the admission of new students in various courses and publishes them through its official portal. To adopt BA psychology in ODL mode (open and distance learning), the process was initiated.

Admission will be offered in two cycles: January Session: 1 June-31 October (without late fee) and 1 November-30 November (with late fee of Rs. 200/- with late fee) July Session: 1 December-30 April (with late fee) and 1 May-31 May (with a late fee of 200/- with late fee)

Admission 2023: How to apply?
The steps to apply online for BA Psychology admission are as follows:

Visit the official website: On the ignou.ac.in homepage, click on the link indicating the admission program that new users need to register first. Click on the “Click here for new registration” button.
You will be redirected to the student enrolment form. Fill in the details and provide a valid email address and contact details.

This is required for registration confirmation and future communication.
Once the registration is complete, use the registered username and password to log in and register for the course.

What is the process of subject change in IGNOU?

Changes in elective courses up to Rs. The payment will be allowed within 30 days of receipt of the first course material. 200/- for 4 credit courses or a part thereof, rs. 400/- for courses with credit for 8 undergraduate courses. Post Graduate Programme Rs. 400/- 2/4 credit program and Rs. 800/-for 6/8 credit program.

What subjects should be taken for a BA in English in IGNOU?

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BEGE 101	From Language to Literature	8
BEGE 102	The Structure of Modern English	8
BEGE 103	Communication Skills in English	8
BEGE 104	English for Business Communication	8
BEGE 105	Understanding Prose	8
BEGE 106	Understanding Poetry	8
BEGE 107	Understanding Drama	8
BEGE 108	Reading the Novel	8

Which is the easiest degree program/ course in IGNOU?

Bachelor of Arts is an easy course in IGNOU. It is a very simple undergraduate program, anyone can easily graduate in this program. There is no need to study so much. Show up in the test and write something with good handwriting on your answer sheet. You can easily graduate with good grades.

Does IGNOU provide a BA (Hons.) degree in political science?

Yes, IGNOU offers a BA (Hons) in Political Science. To get a BA (Hons) degree, you need to complete 48 credits in 3 years.

How can I apply for graduation in IGNOU?

GNOU for the entrance leading three-year master’s degree programme began. The last date for IGNOU BA Admission 2023 is August 31 for July session and January session it is 31 March. The BA degree consists of core and elective subjects. IGNOU offers BA programs in many specializations such as sociology, political science, Hindi, English, economics, etc. The admission process for various courses will be purely merit-based.

IGNOU BA courses

IGNOU stands for Indira Gandhi National Open University, which is an open university that offers various courses and degrees through distance and online learning. IGNOU BA is one of the most popular courses offered by the university, which is a Bachelor of Arts degree that can be completed in three to six years.

There are many combinations of BA available in IGNOU, depending on your choice of subjects and disciplines. You can choose from the following twelve disciplines that are part of the program:

• BA In Anthropology
• BA In English
• BA In Economics
• BA In Hindi
• BA In History
• BA In Mathematics
• BA In Political Science
• BA In Psychology
• BA In Public Administration
• BA In Sociology
• BA In Urdu
• BA In Women’s Studies

You can also opt for a BAG program, which is a Bachelor of Arts (General) degree that allows you to choose any three subjects from the above disciplines as your main subjects. BAG is a new program introduced by IGNOU in 2020, which replaces the old BDP (Bachelor’s Degree Program) that was discontinued.

To pursue a BA or BAG degree from IGNOU, you need to follow the procedure given below:

• Register yourself on the official website of IGNOU and fill up the online application form with your personal and academic details.
• Pay the required fee for the course through online mode or demand draft.
• Upload the scanned copies of your documents such as mark sheets, certificates, identity proof, etc.
• Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
• Wait for the verification of your documents and the approval of your admission by IGNOU.
• Once your admission is confirmed, you will receive your study materials and identity card by post or courier.
• You can also download your study materials from the eGyankosh portal of IGNOU.
• You need to complete your assignments and submit them to your study centre before the deadline.
• You need to appear for the term-end examinations (TEE) conducted by IGNOU twice a year in June and December.
• You need to score at least 40% marks in each subject to pass the exam and earn credits for your course.
• You need to complete at least 132 credits to obtain your degree certificate.

Some of the frequently asked questions about IGNOU BA courses are:

• How are practicals conducted for BA psychology in IGNOU?
  • Practicals are conducted at the study centres allotted by IGNOU. You need to attend at least 75% of the practical sessions and perform experiments under the guidance of the counsellors.
• How many subjects do we have to choose in BA for IGNOU?
  • You have to choose three types of courses in BA for IGNOU: foundation courses (24 credits), elective courses (56 or 64 credits), and application-oriented courses (16 or 8 credits). 
• Is IGNOU good for BAG courses?
  • Yes, IGNOU is good for BAG courses as it provides flexibility, affordability, quality, and recognition. You can choose your subjects according to your interest and career goals. You can also study at your own pace and convenience. You can access online resources and support from IGNOU. 
• Are IGNOU exams annually or semester wise for BAG?
  • IGNOU exams are semester wise for BAG. You have to appear for two term-end examinations (TEE) in a year: one in June and one in December. 
• Can I do BA after high school and diploma from IGNOU?
  • Yes, you can do BA after high school and diploma from IGNOU. The eligibility criteria for admission to BA or BAG courses is that you should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. 
• Does a B.A course from IGNOU also requires doing projects?
  • Yes, a B.A course from IGNOU also requires doing projects. Some of the subjects in BA or BAG courses have project work as a compulsory component. You have to select a topic related to your subject and conduct research under the supervision of a guide. 

I hope this information for ignou ba admission 2023 or IGNOU BAG Admission 2023-24 helps you. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. 😊