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Bachelor of Arts (Major/Hons.)
Duration
- 3 - 4 Years
Eligibility
- Pass 10+2 with minimum 40 % marks and should have studied at least one relevant subject in Arts, Science and Commerce OR pass 10+2 in any discipline with 45% marks Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
Admission Calendar
- Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 18 July 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs are offered for the following subjects:
- English
- Economics
- Education
- History
- Political Science
- Linguistics
- The BA programs are four-year programs as per NEP 2020 designed for students to develop holistically by imparting them with knowledge, skills and values related to these subjects.
- These programs will not only provide the students with a curriculum that allows them to choose elective papers from a set of courses with contemporary relevance but will also give them an edge in the current competitive scenario and open up avenues to pursue varied career options.
Award of Degree
Degrees will be issued to students as per UGC’s Rules to those students who wish to Exit the Program as per the table below:
| Admission Calendar | |
| Admission opens immediately after the results of qualifying examination | |
| Last date for submission of Completed Application Form | 18 July 2026 |
| Last date for payment of Admission Fee & Semester Fee | 21 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Regular classes | 22 July 2026 |
*Payment of Admission Fee and Semester Fee will allow the allotment of enrollment numbers to each student. Students with enrollment numbers will be allowed to attend classes.
Program Structure
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| The BA (English) Program Structure | |
| Year I | Semester I | Semester II |
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor Courses
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| The BA (Economics) Program Structure | |||
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV | |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI | |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** | |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor Courses
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| The BA (Education) Program Structure | ||
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor Courses
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| The BA (History) Program Structure | ||
| Year I | Semester I | Semester II |
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor Courses
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| The BA (Political Science) Program Structure | ||
| Year I | Semester I | Semester II |
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor C
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| The BA (Linguistics) Program Structure | ||
| Year I | Semester I | Semester II |
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| Year II | Semester III | Semester IV |
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| Year III | Semester V | Semester VI |
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| Year IV | Semester VII** | Semester VIII** |
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*Course to be selected from List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses ^Course to be selected from List of Minor Courses
**The Course titles of VII & VIII are subject to change depending on qualifying criteria
| Exit Year | Degree Nomenclature |
| I Year | After successful completion of Year I (without any backlog) and having completed work-based vocational program, a student will be awarded the Under Graduate Certificate in his/her Subject under Arts |
| II Year | After successful completion of Year II (without any backlog) and having completed a work-based vocational course (in Year 1 or Year 2), a student will be awarded the Under Graduate Diploma in his/her Subject under Arts |
| III Year | After successful completion of Year III (without any backlog) and having completed all structured courses, a student will be awarded the Under Graduate Degree in his/her Subject under Arts |
| IV Year | After successful completion of Year IV (without any backlog) and having completed all structured courses, a student will be awarded the Under Graduate Degree (Honours) or Under Graduate Degree (Honours) with Research in his/her Subject under Arts |
| List of MDC*, SEC*, AEC, VAC* Courses |
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The above courses are common to all UG Programs (BBA, BCA, BCom & BA) from which any one course is to be selected by a student however subjected to a number of more than 10 students.
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The above courses are common to all UG BA Programs from which any one course is to be selected by a student however subjected to a number of more than 10 students.
Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based BA Program offered by the ICFAI University at Nagaland. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility
- Pass 10+2 with minimum 40 % marks and should have studied at least one relevant subject in Arts, Science and Commerce OR pass 10+2 in any discipline with 40% marks
- Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective University in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All UG/ PG/PhD applicants should have completed a minimum of 12/15/17 years of formal education by August 03 2026, respectively. Applicants who have completed their graduation on one-time sitting basis or a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Programs
Students in their final year are eligible to apply, provided they complete their course requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before August 03, 2026. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheet/ transcript and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility.
The last date for submitting the proof of qualifying examination transcripts is September 30, 2026 failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled, no fees will be refunded.
The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in Games & sports, Literary & cultural activities, and other extra cocurricular activities.
Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of admission. The admission decision will be communicated after the admission process.
There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Nagaland (Domicile) in any course of ICFAI University, Nagaland, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. The fee for the Domicile students is less than that of the nondomicile students (please refer the fee chart).
Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.
Guidelines
The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
- Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
- Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Cost of the Application material for BA Program is Rs. 300
Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates
- Aadhar Card
- APAAR ID / ABC ID
- Birth Certificate
- PAN Card (if available)
- Class X Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate.
- Class XII / Degree Admit Card, Mark Sheet and
- Certificate (as may be applicable).
- Graduation Mark sheet and Certificate (as may beApplicable)
- Post-Graduation Mark sheet and Certificate (for Ph.D.candidates)
- ST Certificate.
- 3 recent Passport Size Photo.
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
The Admissions Officer,
The ICFAI University, Nagaland,
6th Mile, Sovima, Chümoukedima, Nagaland – 797103
Contact No. : 8729880506, 8730961116, 9304745167
Email: admissions@iunagaland.edu.in
Website: www.iunagaland.edu.in
Find us on: iun_official iunagaland ICFAI_NAGALAND
Fee Schedule
Admission Fee
Admission fee of Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid by all the selected candidates of BA immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 21, 2026.
Caution Deposit
All UG students are requited to pay a Caution Deposit of Rs. 5,000 along with the First Semester fee. The caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any to the students on completion of the program.
Semester Fee
Students must pay the program fee on the first day of each semester, after which a fine of Rs. 40 per day will be charged. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 21, 2026.
Note
Domicile refers to Students from State of Nagaland. Non-Domicile refers to Students from States other than Nagaland.
Fee for the BA (Major/Hons) program (amount in Rs.)
| Particulars | Domicile | Non-Domicile | Domicile 3 years (6 sem) 4 years (8 sem) | Non-Domicile 3 years (6 sem) 4 years (8 sem) | ||
| Semester Fee | 15,000 | 17,000 | 90,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,02,000 | 1,36,000 |
Note
All Payments should be made through Bank Challan, in favor of “The ICFAI University, Nagaland – Fee Collection A/C” Details about the payment modalities and the relevant Challan can be obtained from the Accounts Officer. Payments can also be made online through the university’s website at www.iunagaland.edu.in.
The ICFAI University Nagaland proposes to offer two types of Merit Scholarships are offered to the students admitted from the academic year 2025-26 onwards for BA program.
- Past Academic Record
- Semester-wise Performance
A. Merit Scholarship based on past academic Record
Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for UG programs and graduation for PG programs will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The
details are presented in the following table.
| Program | Percentage achieved(10+2 or equivalent) | For dom / non-domAmount of Scholarship (₹) | No. of Instalments(Scholarship Amount to be adjusted) |
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| BA (Major/Hons.)(6 Semesters) | ≥ 90% | 27,000 | 6 |
| ≥ 80% to < 90% | 22,500 | ||
| ≥ 70% to < 80% | 18,000 | ||
| ≥ 60% to < 70% | 13,500 | ||
| BA (Major/Hons.)(8 Semesters) | ≥ 90% | 36,000 | 8 |
| ≥ 80% to < 90% | 30,000 | ||
| ≥ 70% to < 80% | 24,000 | ||
| ≥ 60% to < 70% | 18,000 |
B. Merit Scholarship based on Semester-wise Performance
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.
| Academic Performance (CGPA) | Category I | Category II | Category III | ||
| ≥ 9.00 | ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 | ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50 | |||
| # | Program | Semester Fee | Amount of Scholarship (In Rs.) per semester | ||
| 1 | BA (Major/Hons) | 15,000 | 4,500 | 3,300 | 2,250 |
Note
Only if number of students in the class is 10 or more.
Transportation Facility
Bus facility is provided for easy connectivity of the students. Registered bus commuters are required to pay for the bus fees for a Semester regardless of whether one travel or not for which an undertaking shall be obtained.
Hostel Facilities
University do not have hostel accommodation inside the campus. However University provides assistance to identity the suitable private hostel accommodation near University campus.