Compulsory subjects build the foundation
The BA programme at SGGS is structured under NEP around a combination of compulsory and elective components. Students select three Discipline Specific Courses (DSCs) in the First Year, out of which Major / Minor DSCs are selected before the beginning of the Second Year. Students entering the Third Year continue with the same Major and Minor subjects opted in the Second Year. Alongside DSCs, students take an MDC / IDC, SEC, VAC, English as the AEC, Punjabi (or History & Culture of Punjab), and an Internship or Community Outreach component.
Indicative — The compulsory and elective subjects listed reflect the broad shape
of the BA. The above tables are subject to change, as the latest syllabus for the academic year
2026–27 has not yet been released by Panjab University. For the current semester-wise syllabus and
the exact list of permitted elective combinations for the current session, please consult the
latest Prospectus or Panjab
University's official BA syllabus.
Compulsory Subjects
- Discipline Specific Courses (DSC): Student is required to select 03 subjects in the First Year, out of which Major / Minor DSCs will be selected before the beginning of Second Year. Students entering the Third Year shall continue with the same Major and Minor subjects opted in the Second Year.
- Multidisciplinary Course (MDC / IDC): Student is required to select 01 subject from the MDC / IDC options.
- Skill Enhancement Course (SEC): Student is required to select 01 subject from the SEC options.
- Value Added Course (VAC): Student is required to select 01 subject from the VAC options.
- Ability Enhancement Course (AEC): English.
- Punjabi or History & Culture of Punjab: Students who are not domiciled in Punjab and have not passed Punjabi up to class 10th / 12th can opt HCP in place of Punjabi.
- Internship / Community Outreach: Students may undertake Internships in approved organisations / institutions to enhance employability skills or research aptitude. Community Outreach forms an integral part of the UG curriculum, connecting academic learning with societal engagement. BA students shall opt for either Internships or Community Outreach.
Courses and Credit Distribution for the Three-Year Programme
| Semester | DSC-1 | DSC-2 | DSC-3 | MDC / IDC | SEC | VAC | AEC (Eng) | Pbi / HCP | Internship / Community Outreach | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem-I | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 24 |
| Sem-II | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 24 |
| Sem-III | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 24 |
| Sem-IV | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-1) | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-2) | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 24 |
| Sem-V | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-1) | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-2) | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Sem-VI | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-1) | 4+4 (2 papers of DSC-2) | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 24 |
