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Bachelor of Arts in Geography
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Bachelor of Arts in Geography

duration Duration

  • 3 - 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last date for the submission of Application Form: 28 July 2026
  • A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography is an undergraduate program that offers a comprehensive and integrated study of the Earth’s physical and human environments, exploring the dynamic interplay between people and the planet.
  • The course provides students with a multidisciplinary perspective, combining insights from both the natural sciences (like geomorphology and climatology) and the social sciences (such as urban development, population studies, and resource management).
  • Graduates develop strong analytical and spatial reasoning skills, which are crucial for understanding and addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, globalization, and sustainable development.

Award of Degree

On successful completion, students are awarded:

  • B.A. Geography – 3 years
  • B.A. Geography (Honours) – 4 years
  • B.A. Geography (Honours with Research) - 4 years.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form 28 July 2026
Interview and Admission Decision 04 August 2026
Registration 10 August 2026
Commencement of Classes 11 August 2026

Program Details

The B.A (Hons) Program is divided into 6/8 semesters spread over 3/4 years. The program covers core courses, electives, interdisciplinary, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses and value added courses.

Note

  • Students exiting the programme after 43 credits will be awarded UG Certificate if they secure additional 4 credits in summer internship.
  • Students exiting the programme after securing 86 credits will be awarded UG Diploma if they secure additional 4 credits in summer internship.
  • Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the UG level can choose a research stream in the fourth year.

4 Year BA Geography Program (Honors with Research)

Year-I

Semester- I

Semester- II

  1. Geomorphology
  2. Introduction to Legal Studies
  3. Effective English Commination
  4. Fundamentals of Soft Skills
  5. Personal, Family, Social Health and Wellness
  6. Understanding India
  7. Human Values and Professional Ethics
  8. Minor
  1. Human Geography
  2. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  3. Functional English
  4. Digital Skill
  5. Human Values and Professional Ethics
  6. Human Society in Natural environment: sustainability issues
  7. Minor

Summer Internship- I

Year-II

Semester- III

Semester- IV

  1. Climatology
  2. Cartographic Techniques (Practical)
  3. Introduction to IPR
  4. Academic Reading and Writing
  5. Impactful Presentation
  6. Minor
  1. Geography of India
  2. Thematic Cartography (Practical)
  3. Economic Geography
  4. Introduction to Modern Indian Language - SWAYAM
  5. Minor

Summer Internship- II

Year-III

Semester- V

Semester- VI

  1. Statistical Methods in Geography (Practical)
  2. Environmental Geography
  3. Regional Planning and Development
  4. Oceanography
  5. Minor
  1. Geography of Rajasthan
  2. Geography of Social Wellbeing
  3. Introduction to GIS Science (Practical)
  4. Disaster management
  5. Minor

Year-IV

Semester- VII

Semester- VIII

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Population Geography
  3. Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy
  4. Elective-1
  5. Elective-2
  1. Dissertation/ Project
  2. Urban Geography
  3. Environmental Geography
  4. Elective-1
  5. Elective-2

Proposed Electives offered for 4 Year B.A Geography (Hons) Program

Year-IV

Semester- VII

Semester- VIII

  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • Social Geography
  • Evolution of Geographical Thought
  • Resource Geography
  • Soil and Biogeography
  • Physical Geography
  • Cultural and Settlement Geography
  • Agricultural Geography

The program structure is tentative and subject to change, if required.

Students who opt Geography degree (Hons) must choose two courses from one of the elective streams offered in their VII /VIII semester.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based BA Geography (Hons.) program offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility Criteria

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 10, 2026. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 17, 2026, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interviews. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular activities.

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the ICFAI University, Jaipur campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservations may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • A. Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in. and make payment of Rs.500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card)/ Internet Banking through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  • B. Download of Application Form

    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in. and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs.500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Jaipur.

  • C. Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Students 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 Application Form
  • Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
  • Provide all available information under appropriate sections
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form

Students have to enclose the self-attested copies of the following certificates

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to

The ICFAI University, Jaipur,

Jamdoli, Agra Road,

Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan.

Mobile : 9414519618, 8094688800

E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in

Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

Program Fee

Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 10, 2026.

Program

Admission Fee (One Time)

Caution Deposit*

Semester Fee (in INR)

Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit)

Domicile

Non-Domicile

Domicile

Non-Domicile

3 Year

4 Year

3 year

4 Year

BA Geography (Hons.) (3 / 4 Years)

5,000

5,000

12,500

15,000

75,000

1,00,000

90,000

120,000

* All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded to students on completion of the program. Caution Deposit and Security Deposit are not adjustable against Program Fee and other dues.

Merit Scholarships

The University offers merit scholarships to students pursuing BA Geography (Hons.) Program. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII / Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program under the following conditions.

  1. Aggregate Marks of all the subjects in Class XII / Graduation shall be considered for the purpose of calculating eligibility of scholarship in BA Geography (Hons.) Program.
  2. No Performance based scholarship shall be awarded in case of supplementary in any subject or for drop out cases. Once Performance based scholarship disallowed will not be considered in next all remaining semesters.

Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination as aggregate (All subjects included) will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.

Program Percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to < 90% ≥ 70% to < 80%
Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)
3 Year 4 Year 3 Year 4 Year 3 Year 4 Year
BA Geography (Hons.) (3 / 4 Years) 15,000 20,000 11,250 15,000 7,500 10,000

*Above scholarship amount would be disbursed equally in 6 instalments for 3 year programs, 8 instalments for 4 year Program.

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category III
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
Programs Amount of Scholarship per semester* (In Rs.)
BA Geography (Hons.) (3 years / 4 years) 3,750 2,750 1,875