Bachelor of Arts Economics, Media Studies, Political Science

The BA EMP programme seeks to familiarize the students with concepts in economics, political science and media. Students will be introduced to topics pertaining to these subjects along with field work and practical components. Students will be groomed to apply this knowledge in their writings, and other media related activities. Topics like technical writing, anthropology and writing political analysis will be focused upon.

Application Process

Applicants may apply online for the programme from 8th December 2023 on the University website till the date of applications officially closing.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

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.

Applicants must have the following documents before filling the application online:

Copy of statement of marks of class 10 and class 11 final report or class 12 Board result (Mandatory).
Fill in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload a recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background not more than 100 kb) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on the screen. In case you need to make any corrections; you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Applicants will have an option to choose the selection process venue and date, before making the payment for the application.
Payment may be made through card/UPI/net banking. After successful payment, click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://app.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form.

Important
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 and 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.
Kindly take a print of the application form and keep it for reference.

All applicants must make a note of the username, password, application number of the, programme applied for and the selection process date for all further purposes.
The Important Dates section must be referred to before filling the application, or candidates can choose the selection process venue and dates while filling the application online.
No request for change of date will be entertained.
The selection process will be conducted on the dates chosen (start date of process will be indicated in the application) while filling out the application or as announced by the office of admissions.
Selection process will be held in person at the venue opted while filling the application.
Kindly upload all the qualification-related documents (class 10 and class 11/12), in the given link on your application status login page under the document upload tab within Five (5) days after submitting the application form online. Else your application will be rejected.

Note:

The Admit card for the programme will be updated ONE or TWO days before the scheduled process and can be accessed from https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/.

It is required to have all the original marks cards available and a photo identity card for verification at any stage of the selection process.

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://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/

Applicants are cautioned against the following:

The University does not authorise any third party/individual to conduct selection process or offer/process admission on its behalf.
Receiving SMS/Email from unauthorized/unknown sources promising/confirming admissions.
Applicants interacting with such sources will be doing so at their own risk.

International Category

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

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

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

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

NRI Category

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.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who:

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.

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/ according to the important dates section. Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission that 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.

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Admission must be processed in person at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online/NEFT mode.
Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
Fees for the first year including non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/-must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

Selected applicants must download the E-Admission Card and be personally present at the Office of Admissions of the selected campus with all original marks cards and one set of photocopies to be submitted for verification at the time of admission. Parents (at least one parent) are requested to accompany the student for the admission process

Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

Class 10 Marks Statement and Class 11/12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC) of Class 12 from the last qualified institution must be submitted by 30 August 2024 (Mandatory).
Migration Certificate of Class 12 (applicable for all candidates except Karnataka state board applicants) must be submitted by 30 August 2024 (Mandatory).
One Stamp size and one passport size photograph formal dress with a white background (Mandatory).
Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt / PAN Card / Voter ID Card).
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit:

Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
Foreign Nationals has to submit the Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (If available while applying)
Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

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 30 August 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible”, and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

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 the 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.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Please Note:
The University does not collect any capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned on the website.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided with a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.
Applicants are cautioned against the following:
The University does not authorise any third party/individual to conduct selection process or offer/process admission on its behalf.
Receiving SMS/Email from unauthorized/unknown sources promising/confirming admissions.
Applicants interacting with such sources will be doing so at their own risk.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.

Fee Structure - 2024

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,500 USD	3,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2024

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for four years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Selection Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 10 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application. * If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
E-Admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned in the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Course Structure

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
English Language and Composition-I	English Language and Composition-II
Principles of Microeconomics	Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Mass Communication	Writing for Mass Media
Political Theory	Media Analysis
Introduction to Development Studies	Major Political Ideologies
Common Core	Common Core
Holistic Education	Holistic Education
Skill Development I	Environmental Studies
	Skill Development II
SEMESTER III	SEMESTER IV
Fundamentals of Economic Growth and Development	Indian Economy
Multimedia Communications	Audio-Visual Production
Indian Government and Politics -I	Indian Government and Politics -II
Mathematical Methods for Economics	Statistics and Econometric Methods for Data Analysis
Environmental Economics	Research Methodology
Media and Human Rights	Research Methodology
Introduction to Public Policy	Research Methodology
Holistic Education	Policy Research and Analysis
Skill Development III	Holistic Education
	Skill Development IV
SEMESTER V	SEMESTER VI
Public Economics	International Economics
Labour Economics	Financial Economics
Audio Visual Production	Advertising and Public Relations
Media and Gender / Communication Advocacy	Marketing Communication
Introduction to International Relations	Issues in International Relations
Comparative Political Systems: UK and USA/Concepts and Theories of Public Administration	Comparative Political Systems: Switzerland and France/Principles and Practices of Public Administration
Skill Development V	Skill Development
Internship	Dissertation

Programme Outcomes

Students graduate by majoring in English, Political Science and History to head towards a Bachelor of Arts are predominantly oriented to articulate the subjects with interdisciplinary perspective.

More specifically, triple major students of BA EPH should be able

To be conceptually and theoretically sound, where in ideas, debates and ideological affiliations are understood with scientific temper and inferred in an analytical manner.
To solve problems and analyze data systematically to identify relevant patterns
To present themselves professionally sound in both spoken and written modalities.
To gain knowledge of the science, arts, cultures and skills of governance and administration to be able to better contextualize the nuances of texts of Politico-historical events.
To develop into effective social scientists with a strong grounding in narratives, history as well as political science be an effective Social entrepreneur.

Programme Outcomes

By the end of the programme students should be able to:

PO1	Demonstrate an understanding of the value of interdisciplinary inquiry
PO2	Exhibit academic expertise in the disciplines’ seminal scholarly work
PO3	Cultivate critical thinking and engage in academic inquiry
PO4	Develop effective communication to operate in multicultural spaces
PO5	Engage and act with an informed awareness of issues that encourage equity and growth for all
PO6	Recognize and respect different social value systems and the norms of academic integrity
PO7	Demonstrate awareness of local, regional, national, and global issues and engage within their socio-cultural contexts along with environmental needs and concerns
PO8	Develop career enhancement skills and adapt to changing professional and societal needs

Bachelor of Arts Economics, Media Studies, Political Science

Application Process

Applicants must have the following documents before filling the application online:

International Category

NRI Category

Miscellaneous Information

Admission Process

To process admission

Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible”, and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Eligibility

Fee Structure - 2024

Selection Process

Course Structure

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

Programme Highlights

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