Course Overview:

BA in Environmental Studies is a three-year undergraduate program focusing on understanding environmental challenges and solutions from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course covers a range of topics such as environmental science, ecology, climate change, sustainability, conservation, and environmental policies.

Course Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Environmental Studies

• Ecology and Ecosystems

• Environmental Chemistry

• Basics of Environmental Science

• English Communication Skills

Semester 2:

• Environmental Pollution and Control

• Biodiversity Conservation

• Natural Resource Management

• Introduction to Geography and Environmental Mapping

• Public Policy and Environment

Semester 3:

• Environmental Economics

• Climate Change and Global Warming

• Waste Management

• Environmental Sociology

• Elective 1 (Sustainable Agriculture/Energy Resources)

Semester 4:

• Environmental Laws and Regulations

• Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

• Water Resources and Management

• Environmental Health and Toxicology

• Elective 2 (Environmental Impact Assessment/Bio-Environmental Engineering)

Semester 5:

• Wildlife Conservation and Management

• Urbanization and Environment

• Renewable Energy and Technologies

• Elective 3 (Sustainable Development/Forest Ecology)

• Internship/Field Work

Semester 6:

• Contemporary Environmental Issues

• Environmental Governance and Policy

• Disaster Management

• Elective 4 (Environmental Management Systems/Coastal Zone Management)

• Dissertation/Research Project

Average Fees:

• The average fees for a BA in Environmental Studies in India range from INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

To get admission into a BA in Environmental Studies, some common entrance exams include:

• CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• JNU Entrance Exam

• TISS BAT (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

• Christ University Entrance Test

Top 10 Institutions in India for BA in Environmental Studies:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

3. University of Delhi, New Delhi

4. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

5. Amity University, Noida

6. Christ University, Bengaluru

7. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

8. Symbiosis School of International Studies, Pune

9. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

10. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA in Environmental Studies:

1. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

2. Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

4. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

5. Farook College, Kozhikode

6. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

7. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

8. MES College, Marampally

9. Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara

10. St. Thomas College, Thrissur