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Department of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh · Private

Also known as Subharti Department of Liberal Arts, Subharti Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About Department of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

The Department of Liberal Arts and Humanities at Subharti University, Meerut, offers NEP-based BA, BA honours with research, MA and PhD in social science subjects.

The Department of Liberal Arts and Humanities belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University on the Delhi-Haridwar bypass in Meerut. Its three-year BA under NEP 2020 combines Hindi or English with two subjects from psychology, sociology, political science, history, economics and mathematics, and a four-year honours with research version is also offered. The MA covers psychology, sociology, political science, history, economics, mathematics and public administration, with a one-year route for four-year graduates. PhD research is available in five social science subjects. Admission uses CUET, the university test SNET or merit.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Arts
Accepts: CUET; SNET
Full-time 3 yrs — — —
Master of Arts
Accepts: CUET; SNET
Full-time 2 yrs — — —
Doctor of Philosophy
Accepts: SNET; UGC-NET
Full-time 3 yrs — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Merit, Interview

Students register online on the Subharti University website and choose the BA or MA programme. BA and MA admission is through CUET, SNET or merit; the MA needs a degree with at least 45%. PhD applicants need 55% in postgraduation (50% for SC/ST), a qualifying test such as SNET or UGC-NET, and an interview.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
  • Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Sports

Where these courses lead

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

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Education

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Minimum: UG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Law

Lawyer

Minimum: UG

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Finance

Chartered Accountant

Minimum: Class 12

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

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Frequently asked questions

Which subjects can I take in the BA?

Hindi or English plus two of psychology, sociology, political science, history, economics and mathematics.

How are students admitted?

Through CUET, SNET or merit for BA and MA.

What is needed for the PhD?

55% in postgraduation (50% for SC/ST), a qualifying test and an interview.

Sources

Information verified on 19 Oct 2026

  1. Department of Liberal Arts & Humanities - Subharti University · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
  2. Liberal Arts & Humanities - Programs Offered · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
  3. Swami Vivekanand Subharti University home · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026