Bachelor of Arts [BA]

St Francis College for Women, Hyderabad offers a 3-year Bachelor of Arts programme affiliated with Osmania University across 8 specializations: Economics, English Literature, History, Mass Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Science. The college holds NAAC A accreditation and ranks 90 in an external review site’s 2025 Arts Colleges list. Admission is through TS DOST centralised counselling. Fees range from INR 1,24,000 to INR 2,15,000 across specializations. 📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment begins June 25, 2026. Key Points BA Mass Communication covers journalism, media production, advertising, and public relations alongside theory Psychology specialization trains students in counselling techniques, research methods, and developmental psychology Political Science and Public Administration specializations build a strong foundation for UPSC and Telangana state civil services SFC Hyderabad BA Fees 2026 Fees at SFC Hyderabad vary by specialization, ranging from INR 1,24,000 to INR 2,15,000 for the full 3-year programme. Course Total Fees (3 Years) BA Public Administration BA Social Science INR 1,24,000 BA Economics BA English Literature BA History INR 1,28,000 BA Political Science INR 2,01,000 BA Mass Communication INR 2,03,000 BA Psychology INR 2,15,000 Tuition fee only. Hostel and other charges are billed separately. Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission. SFC Hyderabad BA Admission 2026 Important Dates Event Date TS DOST Application Opened April 15, 2026 TS DOST Application Closed June 15, 2026 Seat Allotment Phase 3 June 25, 2026 Classes Commence July 2026 Seat allotment is done via TS DOST centralised counselling at tsche.ac.in. Carry original documents for reporting after seat allotment. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Minimum 60% aggregate in Class 12 (relaxation for SC/ST/BC/OBC candidates as per Telangana norms). Only women candidates are eligible. Admission Process Register for TS DOST counselling at tsche.ac.in during the application window. Submit Class 12 marks and community certificate details for rank generation. Participate in web-based seat allotment under TS DOST Phase 3 on June 25, 2026. Select SFC Hyderabad and the preferred BA specialization during preference filling. Report to the college with original documents on the allotted date for verification and enrolment. ✓ Opt for this if Telangana women eligible via TS DOST targeting arts, social science, or media careers Students from Hyderabad seeking a NAAC A BA with Osmania University affiliation Candidates planning UPSC or Telangana state civil services via Political Science or Public Administration Students qualifying for Telangana government post-matric or minority scholarship support ✗ Skip if Students needing residential hostel infrastructure, as this is a day college Candidates seeking pan-India corporate placement beyond Hyderabad-based recruiters Students targeting autonomous institutions with flexible curriculum design Male candidates, as admission is restricted to women throughout all programmes SFC Hyderabad BA Placement 2025 BA graduates from SFC Hyderabad have found employment across media, corporate, and public sector organizations. The following data is from the 2023-24 placement cycle. Metric Value UG Median Salary (2023-24) INR 4.0 LPA Notable Recruiters Amazon, IBM, Deloitte, Wipro, Cognizant Placement figures are for UG programmes and may vary by specialization. SFC Hyderabad BA Scholarships 2026 BA students at SFC Hyderabad can access state and central government scholarships based on category and academic performance. Scholarship Amount Eligibility Telangana Govt Post-Matric Scholarship As per government norms SC/ST/BC/Minority students domiciled in Telangana Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) Varies SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold Central Sector Scholarship INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board exams Minority Scholarship (Central) Varies Students from minority communities with qualifying income Telangana state scholarships: apply via scholarships.telangana.gov.in. Central scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in. SFC Hyderabad BA FAQs Ques. What BA specializations are offered at St Francis College for Women, Hyderabad? Ans. SFC Hyderabad offers 8 BA specializations: Economics, English Literature, History, Mass Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Science. All are affiliated with Osmania University. Ques. What is the fee range for BA at SFC Hyderabad? Ans. Fees vary by specialization. BA Public Administration and Social Science cost INR 1,24,000 while BA Psychology costs INR 2,15,000. Most humanities streams are priced between INR 1,24,000 and INR 1,28,000 for the 3-year programme. Ques. How is admission to BA at SFC Hyderabad conducted? Ans. Admission is through TS DOST centralised counselling by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. Candidates register at tsche.ac.in and are allotted seats based on Class 12 merit during web-based counselling rounds. Ques. Who is eligible to apply for BA at SFC Hyderabad? Ans. Only women candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 60% aggregate are eligible. Relaxation is available for SC/ST/BC/OBC categories per Telangana government norms. Ques. What scholarships are available for BA students at SFC Hyderabad? Ans. Students can apply for the Telangana Government Post-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP), Central Sector Scholarship, and the Central Minority Scholarship depending on category and income criteria. Ques. What is the placement record for BA graduates from SFC Hyderabad? Ans. In the 2023-24 placement cycle, BA graduates at SFC Hyderabad recorded a median salary of INR 4.0 LPA. Notable recruiters included Amazon, IBM, Deloitte, Wipro, and Cognizant across various UG disciplines.