The BA (English/ English Honours/ English Honours with Research) is a three/ four- year rigorous programme that provides an avenue for learners to acquire knowledge and skill sets in the areas of Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, and Linguistics. Over the course of three/four years, the programme enables holistic development among the learners by exposing them to the latest discourses in the field.
The BA (English/ English Honours/ English Honours with Research) is a three/ four- year rigorous programme that provides an avenue for learners to acquire knowledge and skill sets in the areas of Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, and Linguistics. Over the course of three/four years, the programme enables holistic development among the learners by exposing them to the latest discourses in the field. The three-year programme is structured in such a way that it provides foundational knowledge of various theories, methodologies, and skills that are intrinsic to the discipline through innovative pedagogical and andragogical practices. The fourth year of the English Honors programme is designed to enable the learners to gain exposure to the various professional fields that align with the discipline through industry exposure and related activities. The fourth year of the English Honours with Research programme offers them the opportunity to be involved in capstone projects which enables the learners to gain first-hand exposure to various field-based research and studies through community engagements and our NGO partners.
The programme is highly learner- centric. Distinct from a traditional approach, the programme offers courses that are highly inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature providing exposure to the learners in the areas of Visual Culture and Film Studies, Urban Studies, Digital Humanities, Critical Food Studies, Folklore Studies, Translation Studies, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Semiotics, Multilingualism, Content Designing and Development, Editing and Publishing, Critical Pedagogic Studies, Gender and Intersection Studies, along with the conventional English Literature courses. The program is very dynamic in nature as it enables the learners to grow beyond academics and hone their skill sets by participating in and organizing various conferences, seminars, and fests and making them professionally ready. The programme provides value-added courses that focus on managing the mental and emotional well-being of the learners to successfully manoeuvre the challenges according to the times.
Emergent discourses, key concepts, theories, and analytical frameworks in English studies, cultural studies, and linguistics.
The role of language and cultural representations in society through research and community engagement.
Content Design, Editing, Publishing, Translation, Machine Translation, NLP Frameworks, Pedagogy, and Curriculum Design.
Social sensitivity on issues related to ethics, gender, environment, sustainability, and equity.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through textual and cultural analysis.
Written and oral communication skills for academic and professional contexts.
Applicants may apply online for the programme from 8th December 2023 on the University website till the date of applications officially closing.
All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.
Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 & Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439
Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in
Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.
Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.
Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.
Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.
Online Application form
Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Students are welcome to apply under the Non Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.
Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.
Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.
Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.
Selection process results will be available on https://app.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules. This programme is a full time 5 years / 10 semesters offered at School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074 as per the stipulated date, time and venue mentioned in the offer of admission card.
The classes for this programme will be conducted at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074. For more details click the link: Click Here
Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.
An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 August 2024.
All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).
The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.
Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
APRIL ENTRANCE TEST TIMINGS (IST) : 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM
Eligibility Criteria for B Arch Admission as per COA Regulations 2020
Candidate has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
or
Candidate has passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.”
A Qualified Aptitude Test score in NATA 2024 conducted by the Council of Architecture
*NOTE: The eligibility criteria would be as per the COA Norms announced periodically
Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations: (Passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 45 per cent. aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 45 per cent. marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination)
| Year | # Karnataka | Other Indian States | NRI | SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN | Other Foreign Nationals | Time of Payment |
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| 1 | 280,000 INR | 300,000 INR | 410,000 INR | 5,800 USD | 6,400 USD | Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result |
| 2 | 280,000 INR | 300,000 INR | 410,000 INR | 5,800 USD | 6,400 USD | On or before March 15, 2025 |
| 3 | 330,000 INR | 350,000 INR | 460,000 INR | 5,800 USD | 6,400 USD | On or before March 15, 2026 |
| 4 | 330,000 INR | 350,000 INR | 460,000 INR | 5,800 USD | 6,400 USD | On or before March 15, 2027 |
| 5 | 380,000 INR | 400,000 INR | 510,000 INR | 6,300 USD | 6,900 USD | On or before March 15, 2028 |
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
| PEO1 | To provide an education in the field of the built environment that recognizes its interdisciplinary nature between architecture, ecology, social, economic, and political realms. |
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| PEO2 | To offer learning that encourages a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach and bridges the gap between academics and practice. |
| PEO3 | To provide an education that makes students understand the roles and responsibilities to effectively find informed solutions through design, advocacy, and activism. |
| PEO4 | To offer courses that are domain-specific, issue-based that are relevant and contemporary. |
| PEO5 | To provide for choice-based credit systems so that students can specialize in the subject of their choice. |
| PO1 | Sensitivity At the end of the programme, the student will be Able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the field of human habitat demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. |
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| PO2 | Able to demonstrate engagement in community outreach programs and to apply the assimilated knowledge in built environment related disciplines that are relevant to ethical practice in architecture. |
| PO3 | Knowledge At the end of the programme, the student will be Able to demonstrate and extend the appropriate knowledge for designing the built environment. |
| PO4 | Able to integrate critical thinking skills to recognise and assess existing environment in the service of the discipline of architecture. |
| PO5 | Able to creatively apply sound knowledge in design theories and their applications, building technology, social, cultural and environmental factors. |
| PO6 | Able to demonstrate and extend the interdisciplinary knowledge and use tools that enable it. |
| PO7 | Skilled practice : At the end of the programme, the student will be Able to practice the inculcated skills creatively for the physical, social and creative realms of crafting architecture. |
| PO8 | Able to recognize and act upon opportunities and aspirations. |
| PO9 | Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills with the skills learnt, working with varied materials and media. |
| PO10 | Able to use the acquired skills to demonstrate design concepts and solutions, and adopt effective communication of those ideas to peers, clients, decision makers, and the public. |
| PSO1 | Affective At the end of the programme, the student will have a the ability to be socially and environmentally sensitive and to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the building industry b. Ability to uphold and demonstrate ethical responsibilities and professional obligations in architecture. |
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| PSO2 | Cognitive At the end of the programme, the student will have a the ability to use appropriate technology for designing the built environment, and to think critically and assess existing environments. b. the student will have the ability to assume professional roles in architecture by offering sound knowledge in design theories and applications, building technology, social, cultural and environmental factors, and the application of information technology and interdisciplinary knowledge. |
| PSO3 | Psychomotor At the end of the programme, the student will have a the ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills while working with varied materials and mediums b. the ability to communicate effectively the design concepts and solutions necessary for the built environment |
Address
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
Bannerghatta Main Road, Hulimavu, Bangalore, Karnataka 560076
Telephone
080 4655 1333/1334
