Which is a better option after 12th: regular BA or distance BA?
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Both are Bachelor of Arts courses in different education modes. Regular BA programme involves campus learning in colleges of India while Distance BA programme includes distance learning with the help of video classes and other resources without the need of attending classroom.
The syllabus and course details are almost similar for both Distance BA and Regular BA courses. To know which course is better, students can refer to the following table.
Particulars
Distance BA
Regular BA
Course Duration
3 to 6 years
3 years
Admission Process
Mostly merit based
Merit-based and entrance exam based
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 from a recognised board of India (Only a few colleges require 50% marks in Class 12)
Secure at least 45% to 50% marks in Class 12 from a recognised board of India (not necessary for all colleges)
Career Options
Journalist, Advertiser, Content Writer, Social Worker, Professor, etc.
Social Worker, Lawyer, Insurance Manager, Copywriter, etc.
Median Salary Package
INR 2 LPA – INR 5 LPA
INR 3 LPA – INR 47.04 LPA
Disclaimer: The course information provided in the above table may vary for different colleges in India.
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Distance BA will be better. Many students opt for study courses that they can pursue online. A major reason for this is that students want to take more and more control over their own education. Distance B.A. Course allow them to find courses the world that will enrich their learning experience. Distance learning B.A. Programs offer three key benefits for working individuals that want to pursue higher education but feel they don't have the time, money, or resources to do it: Flexibility, Affordability, and Availability. Studying in an online environment through distance learning courses and study courses also helps improve the students...more
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