B.A. (Hons.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) (3 years + Optional Advanced 4th Year)
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) provides a vibrant ecosystem for undergraduate education without parallel in India. The school offers a unique undergraduate curriculum in Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Politics, Cultural Studies, Literature, Philosophy, and more. The programs are delivered by distinguished faculty from some of the top global academic institutions and research think tanks. The curriculum of our B.A.(Hons.) and B.Sc.(Hons.) will help students gain interdisciplinary knowledge to solve real-world problems in the field of their choice.
MAJORS
| BSc in Biological Sciences | BA in Economics |
| BSc in Cognitive Neuroscience | BA in Literature |
| BSc in Computer Science | BA in Economics and International Relations (EIR) |
| BSc in Mathematics | BA in Literature, Communication, Creative Expression, Cultural Studies (LCCC) |
| BSc in Physics | BA in Politics, Philosophy, Economics (PPE) |
| BSc in Psychology | BA in Psychology and Philosophy (PP) |
FOUNDATION COURSES
| Frontiers | Indian Constitution |
| Global Challenges | Literary and Artistic Appreciation |
| Writing and Communication | Environment and Sustainability |
| Critical Thinking | Economics |
Note: Indicative list subject to change.
MINORS
| Biological Sciences | Economics |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | International Relations and History |
| Communication | Literature |
| Computer Science | Mathematics |
| Philosophy | Physics |
| Politics | Psychology |
| Sustainability |
B.A.(Hons.)/B.Sc.(Hons.)
(3 Years + Optional 4th year for advanced studies)
Program Structure Overview for 3 year degree:
| Major Credits | 48 |
| Foundation Credits | 28 |
| Others (min.) | 44 |
| Total Credits (min.) | 120 |
12 courses towards a major
(including required major courses and elective major courses)
12
courses
4 Elective Courses
(either towards a minor, or any other courses)
04
Elective Courses
3 Frontier courses
(15 Frontier modules and one required course on computing and data science. (10 modules are equivalent to 1 course)
03
Frontier courses
2 Communications courses
(either towards a minor, or any other courses)
02
Communications courses
7 Foundation Courses
(either towards a minor, or any other courses)
07
Foundation Courses
The model encourages students to curate the course to their preference, offering them the choice of creating interdisciplinary, major-minor combinations. Double major courses are also permitted with relevant qualifications and approval.
Internships, research projects, or a thesis may count as courses with approval.
BA/BSc (Hons) – Academic Calendar
| Foundation | Major* |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|
Foundation |
Foundation |
| Foundation | Non-major elective |
| Foundation | Non-major elective |
| Non-major elective | Non-major elective |
| Non-major elective | Non-major elective |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|
Foundation |
Foundation |
| Required Course | Required Course |
| Required Course or Elective-Major | Required Course or Elective-Major |
| Major Elective | Major Elective |
| Major Elective | Major Elective |
| Non-major elective including minor |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|
Required Course |
Foundation |
| Required Course | Required Course |
| Non-major elective | Required Course |
| Non-major elective | Required Course |
| Non-major elective | Required Course |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|
Advanced Elective-Major |
Advanced Elective-Major |
| Advanced Elective-Major | Advanced Elective-Major |
| Advanced Elective-Major | Research-Major |
| Research-Major | Research-Major |
| Non-major elective/Internship | Non-major elective/Internship |
Program Highlights
Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach
Exciting majors and minors
Delivered by Faculty who are alumni from top global institutions
Research and Entrepreneurship mindset
Engaging Club Activities
Research opportunities