IGNOU BAG Syllabus – Latest and Revised Syllabus
The IGNOU offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BAG) with a selection of disciplines. Upon enrolling, students must choose two disciplines from the first semester. These disciplines include:
IGNOU BAG Syllabus
1) Anthropology
2) Economics
3) History
4) Political Science
5) Psychology
6) Public Administration
7) Sociology
8) Mathematics
9) Hindi
10) Urdu
11) English
12) Sanskrit
13) Education
14) Philosophy
Once the disciplines are chosen, students are required to take Core Courses and Discipline Specific Elective Courses exclusively from their selected disciplines throughout all subsequent semesters.
The program, totaling 132 credits, is structured into various course categories. Each category comprises a list of courses from different disciplines. These categories are:
- Core Courses (CC): Fundamental courses in the chosen disciplines, providing foundational knowledge and skills.
- Discipline Specific Electives (DSE): Advanced courses within the chosen disciplines, allowing for deeper exploration and specialization.
- Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC): Courses designed to enhance essential abilities like communication skills and environmental science.
- Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Courses focused on developing practical skills relevant to the workplace and everyday life.
- Generic Electives (GE): Elective courses that offer a broader educational experience, which may include subjects outside the chosen disciplines.
Students must complete the required number of credits in each category to fulfill the degree requirements. The combination of these courses ensures a well-rounded education, balancing depth in specific fields with a broad base of general knowledge and skills.
IGNOU BAG Anthropology Syllabus 2024
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| BANC 131 | Anthro pology and Research Methods | 06 |
| BANC 132 | Fundamentals of Biological Anthro pology | 06 |
| BANC 133 | Fundamentals of Social and Cultural Anthro pology | 06 |
| BANC 134 | Fundamentals of Archaeological Anthro pology | 06 |
IGNOU BAG Economics Syllabus
| BECC 131 | Principles of Micro economics-I | 06 |
| BECC 132 | Principles of Micro economics-II | 06 |
| BECC 133 | Principles of Micro economics-I | 06 |
| BECC 134 | Principles of Micro economics-II | 06 |
History Syllabus of BAG
| BHIC 131 | History of India from the Earliest Times upto c. 300 CE | 06 |
| BHIC 132 | History of India from c.300 to 1206 | 06 |
| BHIC 133 | History of India from c.1206 to 1707 | 06 |
| BHIC 134 | History of India from c. 1707 to 1950 | 06 |
IGNOU BAG Political Science Syllabus
| BPSC 131 | Introduction to Political Theory | 06 |
| BPSC 132 | Indian Government and Politics | 06 |
| BPSC 133 | Comparative Government and Politics | 06 |
| BPSC 134 | Introduction to International Relations | 06 |
IGNOU BAG Psychology Syllabus
| BPCC 131 | Foundations of Psychology | 06 |
| BPCC 132 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 06 |
| BPCC 133 | Psychological Disorders | 06 |
| BPCC 134 | Statistical Methods and Psychological Research | 06 |
Public Administration Syllabus of BAG Programme
| BPAC 131 | Perspectives on Public Adminis tration | 06 |
| BPAC 132 | Administrative Thinkers | 06 |
| BPAC 133 | Administrative system at Union Level | 06 |
| BPAC 134 | Adminis trative system at State and District Levels | 06 |
IGNOU BAG Sociology Syllabus
| BSOC 131 | Introduction to Sociology | 06 |
| BSOC 132 | Sociology of India | 06 |
| BSOC 133 | Sociological Theories | 06 |
| BSOC 134 | Methods of Sociological Enquiry | 06 |
IGNOU BAG Hindi Syllabus
| BHDC 131 | Hindi Sahitya ka Itihaas | 6 |
| BHDC 132 | Madhyakalin Hindi Kavita | 6 |
| BHDC 133 | Adhunik Hindi Kavita | 6 |
| BHDC 134 | Hindi Gaday Sahitya | 6 |
| BHDLA 135 | Hindi Bhasha: Vividh Prayog | 6 |
| BHDLA 136 | Hindi Bhasha: Lekhan Koshal | 6 |
| BHDLA 137 | Hindi Bhasha: Sanpresh Koshal | 6 |
| BHDLA 138 | Hindi Bhasha: Vividh Vidhay | 6 |
Urdu Syllabus of BAG
| BUDC 131 | Study of Prose & Poetic Form in Urdu | 6 |
| BUDC 131 | Study of Urdu Classical Ghazal | 6 |
| BUDC 131 | Origin & Develop ment of Urdu Language | 6 |
| BUDC 131 | Study of Urdu Nazm | 6 |
| BUDLA 131 | Study of Modern Urdu Prose & Poetry | 6 |
IGNOU BAG English Syllabus
| BEGC 131 | Individual & Society | 6 |
| BEGC 132 | Selections From Indian Writing: Cultural Diversity | 6 |
| BEGC 133 | British Literature | 6 |
| BEGC 134 | Reading The Novel | 6 |
| BEGLA 135 | English In Daily Life | 6 |
| BEGLA 136 | English At The Work Place | 6 |
| BEGLA 137 | Language Through Literature | 6 |
| BEGLA 138 | Reading And Speaking Skills | 6 |
Sanskrit Syllabus of BAG
| BSKC 131 | Sanskrit Paday Sahitya | 6 |
| BSKC 131 | Sanskrit Gaday Sahitya | 6 |
| BSKC 131 | Sanskrit Natak | 6 |
| BSKC 131 | Sanskrit Viyakaran | 6 |
| BSKLA 131 | Sanskrit Sahitya Aivam Viyakaran | 6 |
IGNOU Malyalam Syllabus
| BMYLA 135 Modern Indian Language: Malayalam 6 |
IGNOU BAG Mathematics Syllabus
| BMTC 131 | Calculus | 6 |
| BMTC 131 | Differential Equations | 6 |
| BMTC 131 | Real Analysis | 6 |
| BMTC 131 | Algebra | 6 |
Education Syllabus of BAG Programme
| BESC 131 | Education: Concept, Nature and Perspective | 6 |
| BESC 131 | Structure and Manage ment of Education | 6 |
| BESC 131 | Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment | 6 |
| BESC 131 | Education as a Practice | 6 |
(b) Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
IGNOU BAG Anthropology Syllabus 2023
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| BANE 145 | Applied Anthropology | 6 |
| BANE 146 | Anthro pology of Indigenous People | 6 |
BAG Economics Syllabus
| BECE 145 | Indian Economy – I | 6 |
| BECE 146 | Indian Economy – II | 6 |
IGNOU BAG History Syllabus
| BHIE 141 | History of China : C. 1840-1978 | 6 |
| BHIE 142 | History of Modern East Asia : Japan (1868-1945) | 6 |
| BHIE 143 | History of Environ ment | 6 |
| BHIE 144 | Traditions of History Writing in India | 6 |
| BHIE 145 | Some aspects of European History : C. 1789 – 1945 | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Political Science Syllabus
| BPSE 141 | Gandhi and the Contemporary World | 6 |
| BPSE 142 | India’s Foreign Policy in a Changing World | 6 |
| BPSE 143 | State Politics in India | 6 |
| BPSE 144 | Introduction to South Asia | 6 |
| BPSE 145 | Democracy and Develop ment in Northeast India | 6 |
| BPSE 146 | Conflict Resolution and Peace building | 6 |
BAG Psychology Syllabus
| BPCE 145 | Counselling Psychology | 6 |
| BPCE 146 | Industrial/ Organisational Psychology | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Public Administration Syllabus
| BPAE 141 | Right to Information | 6 |
| BPAE 142 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 |
| BPAE 143 | Administrative System in BRICS | 6 |
| BPAE 144 | Social Policies and Adminis tration | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Sociology Syllabus
| BSOE 145 | Religion and Society | 6 |
| BSOE 146 | Marriage, Family and Kinship | 6 |
| BSOE 148 | Social Stratification | 6 |
BAG Hindi Syllabus
| BHDE 141 | Asmata Mulak Vimshas Aur Hindi Sahitya | 6 |
| BHDE 142 | Rashtriya Kavyadhara | 6 |
| BHDE 143 | Premchand | 6 |
| BHDE 144 | Chayawaad | 6 |
| BHDE 145 | Kabir | 6 |
| BHDE 146 | Chayadottar Hindi Kavita | 6 |
Urdu Syllabus for BAG
| BUDE 141 | Study of Poet Mirza Ghalib | 6 |
| BUDE 142 | Study of Prose Writer Meer Amman Dehlawi | 6 |
IGNOU BAG English Syllabus
| BEGE 141 | Under standing Prose | 6 |
| BEGE 142 | Under standing Drama | 6 |
| BEGE 143 | Under standing Poetry | 6 |
| BEGE 145 | Soft Skills | 6 |
Sanskrit Syllabus of BAG
| BSKE 141 | Ayurved Ke Mool adhaar | 6 |
| BSKE 142 | Rangmanch Aur Natya kala | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Mathematics Syllabus
| BMTE 141 | Linear Algebra | 6 |
| BMTE 144 | Numerical Analysis | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Education Syllabus
| BESE 141 | ICT in Education | 6 |
| BESE 141 | Lifelong Learning | 6 |
(c) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BEVAE 181 | Environ mental Studies | 4 |
| BEGAE 182 | English Communication Skills | 4 |
| BHDAE 182 | Hindi Bhasha and Sanspreshan | 4 |
(d) Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
IGNOU BAG Anthropology Syllabus
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BANS 183 | Tourism Anthro pology | 4 |
| BANS 184 | Public Health and Epide miology | 4 |
IGNOU BAG Economics Syllabus
| Course Code | Title of Course | Credits |
| BECS 184 | Data Analysis | 4 |
BAG Psychology Syllabus
| BPCS 184 | School Psychology | 4 |
| BPCS 185 | Developing Emotional Competence | 4 |
| BPCS 186 | Managing Stress | 4 |
| BPCS 187 | Managing Human Resources | 4 |
| BPCS 188 | Application of Social Psychology | 4 |
IGNOU BAG Public Administration Syllabus
| BPAS 184 | Logistics Manage ment | 4 |
| BPAS 186 | Stress and Time Manage ment | 4 |
Sociology Syllabus of BAG
| BSOS 184 | Techniques of Ethnographic Film Making | 4 |
| BSOS 185 | Society through the Visual | 4 |
Hindi Syllabus of BAG
| BHDS 183 | Anuwad Sidhhant Aur Pravidhi | 4 |
| BHDS 184 | Radio Lekhan | 4 |
| BHDS 185 | Television Lekhan | 4 |
| BHDS 186 | Samachar Sankhalan Aur Lekhan | 4 |
IGNOU BAG English Syllabus
| BEGS 183 | Writing And Study Skills | 4 |
| BEGS 185 | English Language Teaching | 4 |
| BEGS 186 | Business Communication | 4 |
(e) Generic Electives
IGNOU BAG Gender and Development Syllabus 2023
| Course Code | Title Of Course | Credit |
| BGDG 172 | Gender Sensitization: Society and Culture | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Psychology Syllabus
| BPCG 171 | General Psychology | 6 |
| BPCG 172 | Youth, Gender and Identity | 6 |
| BPCG 173 | Psychology for Health and Well-being | 6 |
| BPCG 175 | Psychology and Media | 6 |
| BPCG 176 | Psychology for Living | 6 |
| BPCG 177 | Psychology of Gender | 6 |
Public Administration Syllabus of BAG Programme
| BPAG 171 | Disaster Management | 6 |
| BPAG 172 | Governance: Issues and Challenges | 6 |
| BPAG 173 | E-Governance | 6 |
| BPAG 174 | Sustainable Develop ment | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Sociology Syllabus
| BSOG 171 | Indian Society: Images and Realities | 6 |
| BSOG 173 | Rethinking Develop ment | 6 |
| BSOG 176 | Economy and Society | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Hindi Syllabus
| BHDG 173 | Samachar Patra Aur Feature Lekhan | 6 |
| BHDG 173 | Sarjnatmak Lekhan ke Vividh Chetra Padhaya | 6 |
English Syllabus of BAG
| BEGG 171 | Media and Communication Skills | 6 |
| BEGG 171 | Language and Linguistics | 6 |
| BEGG 171 | Academic Writing & Composition | 6 |
| BEGG 171 | Creative Writing | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Social Sciences Syllabus
| BABG 171 | Under standing Ambedkar | 6 |
IGNOU BAG Course Syllabus 2023 Semester Wise
Important Points:
- Total Credits in Bachelor’s Degree Programme is 132 and which is divided into 6 Semesters i.e 22 Credits in Each Semester.
- In each semester, Students have to choose 4 courses in all from different categories of courses.
- You can see credits of each courses from Above information.
Know, We will see the Detail Semester Wise Syllabus of IGNOU BAG in a tabular Form.
You can also Use this table for selecting subjects during the time of Re registration.
| Semester | Core Courses | Discipline Specific Electives |
Ability Enhancement Courses |
Skill Enhancement Courses |
Generic/ Interdisciplinary Elective |
| I | Any One: BHDLA 135 BEGLA 135 BUDLA 135 BSKLA 135 BMYLA 135 Any two from these BANC 131 BECC 131 BHIC 131 BPCC 131* BPSC 131 BPAC 131 BSOC 131 BEGC 131 BHDC 131 BUDC 131 BSKC 131 BMTC 131** BESC 131 |
None | BEVAE 181 | None | None |
| II | Any One: BHDLA 136 BEGLA 136 Repeat the same two Disciplines BANC 132 BECC 132 BHIC 132 BPCC 132 BPSC 132 BPAC 132 BSOC 132 BEGC 132 BHDC 132 BUDC 132 BSKC 132 BMTC 132 BESC 132 |
None | Any one: BEGAE 182 or BHDAE 182 |
None | None |
| III | Any one: BHDLA 137 BEGLA 137 Repeat the same two disciplines: BANC 133 BECC 133 BHIC 133 BPCC 133 BPSC 133 BPAC 133 BSOC 133 BEGC 133 BHDC 133 BUDC 133 BSKC 133 BMTC 133 BESC 133 |
None | None | Any one of these BANS 183 BPCS 185 BEGS 183 BHDS 183 |
None |
| IV | Any one: BHDLA 138 BEGLA 138 Repeat the same two disciplines: BANC 134 BECC 134 BHIC 134 BPCC 134 BPSC 134 BPAC 134 BSOC 134 BEGC 134 BHDC 134 BULC 134 BSKC 134 BMTC 134 BESC 134 |
None | None | Any one of these: BANS 184 BECS 184 BPAS 184 BPCS 184 BPCS 186 BSOS 184 BHDS 184 |
None |
| V | None | Repeat the same two disciplines Choose one from each discipline:Anthropology BANE 145Economics BECE 145 History Public Admin Psychology Pol Science Sociology English Hindi Urdu Sanskrit Maths Education |
None | Any one of these: BPCS 187 BSOS 185 BEGS 185 BHDS 185 |
Any one of these: BEGG 171 BEGG 173 BHDG 173 BPAG 171 BPAG 173 BPCG 171 BPCG 173 BPCG 175 BSOG 171 BSOG 173 BABG 171 |
| VI | None | Repeat the same two disciplines.Choose one from each disciplineAnthropology BANE 146 Economics History Public Admin Psychology Pol Science Sociology English Hindi Urdu Sanskrit Maths Education |
None | Any one of these: BPAS 186 BPCS 188 BEGS 186 BHDS 186 |
Any one of these: BGDG 172 BEGG 172 BHDG 174 BEGG 174 BPAG 172 BPAG 174 BPCG 172 BPCG 174 BPCG 176 BSOG 176 |
| Total | 6×12=72 | 6×4=24 | 4x 2=8 | 4×4=16 | 6×2=12 |
In this Table, I + II semester means Ignou bag Ist year Syllabus, III + IV semester means II year syllabus and V+VI semester means III year syllabus.
- *All Core courses of Psychology will either have a practicum component worth 2 credits (4 Credits Theory and 2 Credits Practicals)
or tutorials worth 2 credits (4 Credits theory and 2 Credits tutorial). Wherever there is a practical, there will be no tutorial and
vice-versa. - Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level is required for opting for courses from Mathematics discipline.
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