Prospectus  Department of Arts (BA pass course)

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COURSE OFFERED: UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Arts (pass course)

Duration- 3 years

Number of Seats – 120

Examination Pattern - Annual Scheme

Eligibility for Admission to BA Pass Course - Passed 10+2 examination (Arts/Science/Commerce) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in class XII.

 

Subjects offered: Psychology/ Political Science/ Public Administration/ Sociology/ History/ Geography/ Statistics/Economics/ English Literature.

 

Benefits of the course:

• To demonstrate extensive knowledge of disciplinary foundation in public affairs, administration, governance, and the private sector.

·         It develops abilities in students to grow with innovative prescriptions and solutions for the benefit of society, through diligence, leadership, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

·         The course equips the students who wish to appear in Civil Services and other competitive and entrance exams by offering the subjects helpful in the preparation for the general studies.

·         The course broadens the students’ horizons by inculcating in them an interdisciplinary approach, and by building a strong platform for Entrance Exams in various Master’s Programmes as well.

EVENTS ORGANISED FOR SESSION 2021-22

Group Discussion on Fundamental Duties

Department of political science and BA pass course of St. Xavier’s College Jaipur organized a group discussion titled ‘A Rendezvous with Fundamental Duties of India” on 27^th of November 2021, in view of the 71^st Constitution Day of India celebrated on the previous day. The event was graced by the august presence of Mr Shivendra Kumar Sharma, Superintendent District Prison, Jaipur, and Miss ShashiPanwar, Joint Commissioner, Anti Evasion, CGST, Jaipur. The participating students discussed the Fundamental Duties with much zealousness and genuinely sought answers to questions like – should fundamental duties be enforceable by courts? The discussion took an interesting turn as all of them tabled the topic of being an “ideal nationalist” with relation to the fulfillment of basic duties which has been merely skeletonized at one nook of the Indian Constitution

 

 

A Field Visit “Anveshan”

On the 14^th of December 2021, students of B.A. Pass Course of St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur visited the facility of Central Prison of Jaipur. This event was motivated by social causes to make the students aware of the individuals imprisoned in the correctional centre. The students and the staff were welcomed by Mr. Shivendra Kumar Sharma, Superintendent of District Prison – Jaipur. Followed by a quick brief about the facility, he took the lead to take the students around every ward. The students were told how the correctional facility functions, beginning from the entry of an individual to his exit. The students took an interest to ask questions to the officials which they eagerly answered, proving it to be a worthwhile visit.

National Voters’ Day Celebration

India celebrated its 12^th National Voters’ Day on 25^th January, 2022. To commemorate the occasion Department of Political Science and B.A. Pass Course of St. Xavier’s College – Jaipur also hosted a talk show. Ms. Shikha Soni, Rajasthan State Consultant, Election Department, Secretariat graced the occasion and spoke to the audience gathered online. The discussion was spun to make the young voters aware of their voting rights. The discussion was well received by the audience as it dispelled a lot of myths about casting votes. The discussion also talked about existential challenges faced in the process of elections, such that of accessibility and inclusivity of all citizens including the women and the physically challenged.