Get fees on WhatsAppYes. Parul University Online holds UGC UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle) · NIRF Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode, and an online or distance degree from an entitled university carries the same legal standing as the campus version for government recruitment, PSU applications and further study. Always check the entitlement covers your exact intake year before you pay the fee.
Parul University Bachelor of Arts (BA) at a glance
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Parul University is priced at ₹1,11,000 for the 3 years programme, squarely in the middle of what this degree costs online. The award is backed by UGC UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle) · NIRF Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode, so it is treated the same as the on-campus degree by employers and by universities you apply to later. There are 4 specialisations, so pick on the strength of the core curriculum rather than on breadth of choice. EMI starts at ₹9,250 a month if you would rather not pay upfront.
- Total fee
- ₹1,11,000
- Eligibility
- 10+2 or equivalent
- Duration
- 3 years
- Specialisations
- 4
Fees and eligibility last verified on 2026-08-16 against the university's official pages.
Parul University BA: the questions people actually ask
The published total is ₹1,11,000 for the complete 3 years programme, or ₹18,500 per semester, which works out to about ₹30,000 a year. Verified against the university's own fee notification on 2026-08-16.
The honest answer depends on what you are optimising for. Compare Parul University against Amity Online, BAOU, Uttaranchal University on total fee, approval status, specialisation fit and placement support rather than on brand alone. Our side-by-side pages put those parameters in one table so you can see where the extra money actually goes.
Graduates typically move into roles such as Content Writer, Teacher / Faculty, HR Associate. Reported pay for Content Writer sits around 4 – 10 LPA, though an online degree is a qualification rather than a placement guarantee — outcomes depend on your prior experience, specialisation and location far more than on the university name.
EMI is available from ₹9,250 per month, so the fee can be spread across the programme instead of paid upfront. Confirm the current scheme with the university before you apply — concessions change each intake.
The standard duration is 3 years. Most Indian universities also allow a maximum period of roughly double that for learners who need to pause, so a working professional can stretch the programme without losing credits. 10+2 or equivalent
- Programme
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- University
- Parul University
- Level
- UG
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Online, Distance
- Fee band
- ₹9,600 – ₹1,15,000
- Specialisations
- 4
- Admissions
- Open
Overview
Bachelor of Arts (BA) is listed by 5 universities in the 2026-27 dataset. At Parul University Online, it runs for 3 years and is delivered Online / Distance, with UGC UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle) · NIRF Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode backing the award.
Parul University Online lists the Bachelor of Arts (BA) as a private-university online programme based out of Vadodara, Gujarat, on a campus established in 2015. Delivery is fully online over 3 years — recorded and live sessions through the university's own learning platform rather than postal study material. The award carries UGC UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy, UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes, NAAC NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle), NIRF Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category, Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode on record — the recognition line worth checking before any fee payment.
The published total for the full programme is ₹1.11 L, billed at roughly ₹19K a semester, with the university advertising instalments from ₹9K a month. That sits ₹36K above the ₹75K median published elsewhere for the same degree, so the extra has to be justified by what Parul University adds around the syllabus. On published totals alone it is the 4th most affordable of 4 priced options for this degree on this site.
4 specialisations are published under this programme at Parul University — the elective choice is made at admission, so it is worth settling before you apply. No placement support is published against this programme in the Parul University record, so plan your job search independently of the university. 5 universities on this site publish this degree, which makes a direct fee-and-recognition comparison the fastest way to sanity-check Parul University.
UGC
UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy
UGC-DEB
Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes
NAAC
NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle)
NIRF
Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category
- Accreditation
Accreditation
Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode
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Specialisations at a glance
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Specialisations
Bachelor of Arts (BA) specialisations at Parul University
Elective tracks and their subjects
English electives
- Literary Criticism
- Indian Writing in English
- British Literature
- American Literature
- Creative Writing
- Linguistics
Specialisation subjects are electives, not compulsory core papers. Availability varies by university.
Future of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in India in the Next 10 Years
The BA is the most common undergraduate degree in India and, for most students, the qualification that opens competitive examinations, teaching routes and postgraduate study.
- Studied alongside civil services and state exam preparation
- Psychology, economics and journalism electives growing
- UG degree required for most government examinations
- Flexible study for working candidates and caregivers
- Direct progression into MA and B.Ed routes
An Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree can offer you the following:
- Eligibility for government, SSC, banking and state examinations.
- A recognised UG degree for MA, MBA and B.Ed admissions.
- Entry into content, administration, teaching-support and communication roles.
- Subject depth in humanities and social sciences.
- A study route that fits around a job or exam preparation.
Fee structure
Full Fee Payment
₹1,11,000
Total for the 3 years programme
Each Year Fee
₹30,000
Inclusive of all taxes
Each Semester Fee
₹18,500
Inclusive of all taxes
EMI Starting at
₹9,250/mo
Terms & conditions apply
| Total programme fee | ₹1.11 L |
|---|---|
| Per semester | ₹19K |
| Per year | ₹30K |
| Registration fee | Shared by the university on request |
| Examination fee | Shared by the university on request |
| EMI from | ₹9K |
Show the verified current-session total fee and, where published, separate tuition, examination, project, registration and other components. Never manufacture a total from incomplete components.
Parul University publishes ₹1.11 L as the total Bachelor of Arts (BA) fee. Across the 4 universities on this site that publish a total for the same programme, the median is ₹75K — this option is ₹36K above it and ranks 4 of 4 from lowest published total.
Lowest published total for this programme: BAOU — ₹10K. Fee alone should not decide it — check approvals, exam mode and support on both pages.
Figures are published only after verification against the university's own fee schedule — nothing on this page is estimated.
Want to see how this fee compares with other universities?Compare universitiesCurriculum
Curriculum shown as the common Online BA course structure. The Parul University syllabus may vary — confirm the current structure with the university.
Indicative duration: 3 years / 6 semesters (verify university-specific duration)
Semester 1
- Language/Communication
- Introduction to Social Sciences/Humanities
- Environmental Studies
- Digital Literacy
- Discipline Core 1
- Discipline Core 2
Semester 2
- Communication/Language
- Discipline Core 3
- Discipline Core 4
- Indian Society/Constitution where prescribed
- Skill Enhancement
Semester 3
- Discipline Core 5
- Discipline Core 6
- Research/Methodology foundation
- Skill Enhancement
- Elective
Semester 4
- Discipline Core 7
- Discipline Core 8
- Applied/Contemporary Studies
- Elective
- Project/Field component where prescribed
Semester 5
- Advanced Discipline Core
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Research/Project component
Semester 6
- Advanced Discipline Core
- Elective 3
- Major Project/Dissertation where prescribed
- Applied/Skill module
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent
Not sure you meet the published eligibility?Check the admission processRequired documents
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheets and degree (for PG programmes)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature specimen
- Category or reservation certificate, where a concession is claimed
Admission process
Parul University BA admission
University admission process
Admission to this programme follows Parul University's standard online admission process. Programme-level eligibility still applies.
- Application mode
- online
- Admission cycles
- 2026-27.
How to apply
- 1
Register on the university's official online-learning portal with your name, email and mobile number.
- 2
Complete the application form with academic history and choose the programme plus specialisation.
- 3
Upload scanned documents — marksheets, photo ID, passport photograph and signature.
- 4
Pay the application fee where applicable and submit the form.
- 5
Wait for the eligibility check by the admission cell; queries are raised on email or phone.
- 6
Pay the first instalment or semester fee to confirm the seat once the offer is issued.
- 7
Receive the enrolment number and LMS credentials, then begin the induction module.
Examination pattern
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Placement support
Placement support at Parul University
Placement assistance
Access to a job board or referrals, where the university operates one for online learners.
Resume support
Guidance on positioning experience and coursework for target roles.
Mock interviews
Practice interviews and feedback, where offered.
Career counselling
One-to-one guidance on role and specialisation choices.
Industry sessions
Guest lectures, webinars and networking events.
Internship support
Assistance for learners without work experience, where the university runs it.
Placement assistance is not the same as guaranteed placement. Ask Parul University in writing what its career service actually includes for online learners.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Career opportunities
| Job role | Average package (per year) |
|---|---|
| Content Writer | 4 – 10 LPA |
| Teacher / Faculty | 3.5 – 8 LPA |
| HR Associate | 4 – 9 LPA |
| Counsellor | 3.5 – 8 LPA |
| Research Associate | 3 – 7 LPA |
Average packages are indicative market ranges for these roles in India, not Parul University placement guarantees. Ranges are compiled from published Indian job-market salary aggregators (Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, Naukri) for 2025-26 and refreshed each session. They are role averages for the Indian market, not university placement figures.
Indicative recruiter list published for the university's online and campus programmes. Placement support does not guarantee a job offer.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available. Check Parul University's current scholarship policy before applying.
Learning experience
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Online programmes are delivered through a learning management system with recorded lectures, reading material, assignments and assessment. The exact mix of live sessions, recorded content, mentoring and doubt-clearing support offered by Parul University for this programme is published only where the university documents it.
Learner-support features change by admission cycle. Verify the current LMS access, live-class schedule and support channels on the official programme page before you enrol.
Who should choose it
Who should choose it
- • You meet the published eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
- • A 3 years study commitment fits your work schedule.
- • You want the Bachelor of Arts (BA) exactly as delivered by Parul University, and the published curriculum matches your goal.
- • The verified fee for this programme fits your budget.
Who should reconsider
- • You need on-campus lab, studio or clinical work.
- • You need a specialisation this programme does not officially publish.
- • You are relying on a guaranteed placement — no university guarantees one.
Explain who the programme may suit and who should reconsider based on verified eligibility, curriculum, assessment, flexibility and cost.
Choose Parul University for this course if
- • You need a fully online timetable that fits around work, not campus attendance.
- • You want admission, learning platform and student support handled as one managed service.
- • You would rather pay monthly than fund a semester in one go.
Look elsewhere if
- • Cost is your first filter — BAOU publishes the same degree at ₹10K.
- • You are enrolling primarily for placement assistance — none is published for this programme.
- • Your role requires AICTE approval on the programme itself — confirm that in writing first.
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Frequently asked questions
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Parul University sits in the ₹9,600 – ₹1,15,000 band across the full 3 years programme. The exact figure is confirmed against the university's official fee page before publication.
10+2 or equivalent
English, Political Science, Economics, Sociology
Parul University Online holds UGC UGC-approved Category 1 university with Graded Autonomy · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC A++ (youngest private university in India to receive A++ in the first cycle) · NIRF Listed in NIRF rankings in the university category · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode, so the degree carries the same recognition as the equivalent on-campus programme.
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