GBU School of Humanities: BA, B.Ed, MA Admission 2026

About School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gautam Buddha University

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, started in 2009-10 and offers BA (Hons), B.Ed, ITEP, MA, MSW, M.Lib.I.Sc and PhD programmes.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SOHSS) at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida started in 2009-10 and takes an interdisciplinary approach that draws on Indian cultural values and Buddhist ethics. Its departments cover English and European languages, Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit, mass communication, economics, education, history, political science, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology and library science. Undergraduates can study BA (Hons) in political science, economics, Hindi, Sanskrit and journalism and mass communication, a two-year NCTE-recognised B.Ed, the integrated teacher education programme or Bachelor of Social Work. Postgraduate options include MA in English, sociology, political science, Hindi, Urdu, linguistics, human rights and education, plus MSW and M.Lib.I.Sc. The school also runs research centres on human rights, Hindu studies and interfaith peace.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Arts	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Bachelor of Education	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Arts	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

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

Admission

Applications for all Gautam Buddha University programmes are made online on the university admission portal (gbuadm.samarth.edu.in) when the admission notice for the session is released. Candidates check programme-wise eligibility in the prospectus, fill the form and pay the application fee online. Selection follows the admission rules notified by the university for that programme, after which shortlisted students verify documents and pay fees.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
Bachelor of Education: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
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

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Where these courses lead

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

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Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

School teachers plan lessons, teach classes and help children learn and grow. In India most posts need a graduate degree with a…

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Law

Lawyer

Minimum: UG

Lawyers advise clients on legal matters and represent them in courts and tribunals. In India a law graduate enrols as an advocate…

Finance

Chartered Accountant

Minimum: Class 12

Chartered accountants audit accounts, advise on tax and help businesses manage money. In India you qualify through the Institute of Chartered Accountants…

Science & Research