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School of Humanities and Social Science is an integral part of Jain Deemed-to-be-University’s academic structure, comprising 14 centres and schools. The school offers six courses in the fields of Languages, Psychology, Performing Arts, Sociology, Journalism and Mass Communication. These courses offer students a platform for academic excellence with subjects that are constructed to provide equal emphasis on theoretical and practical exposure. Also, the school offers various career enhancement programmes that add value to students’ profiles and can make them more employable. These value-added courses are designed as per current industry standards in partnership with other institutions. Currently, BA (Honours) in Economics and MA in Economics are offered by School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be-University in collaboration with Royal Economics Society, UK.
The major highlights of School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be-University are tabulated below:
Particulars | Statistics |
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Year of establishment | 1990 |
Institution type | Private School |
Location | Bangalore |
Recognised by | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Affiliated to | Jain Deemed-to-be-University |
Number of courses offered | UG courses: 3 PG courses: 2 PG Diploma: 3 |
Admission criteria | Entrance-based |
Accepted entrance exams | JET |
Application mode | Online |
Gender intake | Co-ed |
Mode of education | Full-time, Distance-learning, Online |
Number of scholarships offered | 8 |
Scholarship criteria | Merit-based, Mean-based |
Official website | www.jainuniversity.ac.in |
Candidates, planning to enrol themselves to UG/ PG programmes in any of regular or distance learning mode, must register themselves through the online admission portal of Jain Deemed-to-be University. Applicants have to fill the application form with all requisite documents and application forms to get themselves registered. If the application is incomplete or incorrect, Jain Deemed-to-be University has all the right to reject it. Also, applicants are advised to keep a photocopy of the printed application form, for further references.
The school offers six courses at UG and PG level. At UG level, the BA programme offered at School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be-University is divided into three categories, including General, Honours and Professional. All the three BA courses are of three-year duration, comprising six semesters. At the PG level, the school offers two courses, including MA and MPA for a duration of two years. The school also offers a three-year PG Diploma programme in three specialisations. BA (Honours) in Economics and MA in Economics programmes are offered in collaboration with Royal Economics Society, UK. Given below is a list of School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be-University courses along with respective eligibility criteria:
Course | Eligibility |
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BA – Optional English, Psychology, Journalism – Psychology, Sociology, Economics | Passed Class 12 in Science/ Commerce/ Arts stream from PUC/ ISC/ CBSE or equivalent board |
BA (Honours) – Economics – Music | |
BA (Professional) – Journalism & Mass Communication | |
MA – Economics – Journalism & Mass Communication – Public Policy & Governance | Passed a graduation degree in any stream from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Candidates, who are pursuing final year bachelor’s degree, are also eligible to apply
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MPA – Classical Dance Bharatanatyam – Karnataka Classical Dance – Global Music | |
PG Diploma – Comparative Literature – Psychological Counselling – Sports Psychology | Passed graduation/ post-graduation degree in Literature/ Humanities/ Social Sciences from a recognised institute/ university with knowledge of spoken and written English |
The BA programme offered at School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be-University also includes three value-added programmes that add an extra value to the students’ profile. The list of value-added courses are given below:
School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be University offers scholarships that are only valid for Indian students. To apply, candidates need to obtain and fill the scholarship application form from the admissions office of deemed-to-be-University and submit it to the same office within the deadline. Selected students will receive a scholarship offer letter along with a scholarship acceptance form, which they need to accept or decline within a stipulated time-frame. Failure to do so will make the scholarship offer invalid.
School of Humanities and Social Science, Jain Deemed-to-be University offers six categories of scholarships with the objective to encourage students with talent in academics, sports, music, dance and literary categories. The eligibility criteria for each scholarship and agreement on the number of scholarships is approved by JUSC and is awarded on the basis of merit. The details regarding same are given below:
Scholarship Name | Category | Mandatory Requirements |
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Medha | Academic | Should be an Indian citizen |
Ekalavaya | Sports | Should be an Indian citizen along with pass marks in last qualifying exam/ degree |
Natyaswara | Dance | |
Atharva | Literary | |
Samasti | Community service | |
Dyumna | Specially challenged | Should be an Indian citizen along with first-class marks in last qualifying exam/ degree |
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