B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES:
Candidates passed with 45% in HSC OR any other equivalent XII Standard Exam (ICSE, CBSE, IB) recognised by the University of Mumbai. Admission shall be done on merit basis i.e. according to the percentage in the qualifying exam and performance in the entrance test (Personal Interview) conducted by the Department of German. Personal Interview will be based on written general questions to test the language aptitude and analytical skills of the candidate. Reservation of seats as per University rules and policies. No prior German knowledge is required for admission to F.Y.B.A. in German Studies. Kindly bring along your self attested qualifying exam certificate's for the Personal interview.
OFFLINE Written Entrance Test Date:
Friday, 30.06.2023 or Friday, 07.07.2023 from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (You may appear for the entrance either on 30.06.2023 or 07.07.2023)
Personal Interview will be conducted after the Written Entrance Test.
Guidelines for admission to B.A. in German Studies:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DIRECT ADMISSION TO THE SECOND YEAR OF B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES:
F.Y.B.A. of the B.A. in German Studies offered by the University of Mumbai, or any other University, recognized by the University of Mumbai.
OR,
First Year of the Bachelors’ Programme of the University of Mumbai in any discipline, or any other University, recognized by the University of Mumbai + Passed B1 level of the Goethe Institute/MMB or Passed Advanced Diploma in German of the University of Mumbai, or any other University, recognized by the University of Mumbai or having equivalent German language competence + Passed the written and oral entrance test of the Department of German, University of Mumbai. Kindly bring along your self attested qualifying exam certificate's for the Personal interview.
Written Entrance Test Date:
Friday, 30.06.2023 or Friday, 07.07.2023 from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (You may appear for the entrance either on 30.06.2023 or 07.07.2023)
Personal Interview will be conducted after the Written Entrance Test.
Calculation of credits: For candidates joining B.A. in German Studies at the S.Y.B.A. level, 30 credits shall be assigned for the First Year and their First Year marks/Grades shall be calculated / converted into Grades (letter grade and grade point) according to the existing Marks-Grades conversion scale being followed by the University of Mumbai
Guidelines for admission to B.A. in German Studies:
This integrated programme will enable the students to attain a B.A. (three years), degree in German. Besides giving in-depth knowledge of German language, literature and culture, this programme also promotes possibility of intercultural studies leading to a better understanding between cultures. Technical Translation and Business German are also offered within the framework of the B.A. programmes. There shall be six semesters at the B.A. Level.
Intake Capacity = 30 students.
The B.A. programme in German Studies is structured as per semester and credit system. The following document gives an overview of courses are offered at each level:
THE FEES ARE AS PER UNIVERSITY NORMS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
FEES FOR F.Y.B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES
Open candidates from Maharashtra inside Mumbai University Rs. 6,050.00
Open candidates within Maharashtra outside Mumbai University Rs. 6,350.00
Candidates outside Maharashtra (equal to open) Rs. 6,350.00
Reserved candidates from Maharashtra inside Mumbai University Rs. 750.00
Reserved candidates from Maharashtra outside Mumbai University Rs. 1,050.00
Foreign Students Rs. 18,850.00
J and K Students Rs. 6,350.00
FEES FOR S.Y.B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES
Open Category : Rs. 5,850.00
Reserved Category : Rs. 550.00
FEES FOR T.Y.B.A. IN GERMAN STUDIES
Open Category : Rs. 3,730.00
Reserved Category : Rs. 550.00
Eligibility Fees, if required
Within Maharashtra State : Rs. 500.00
From outside Maharashtra : Rs. 500.00
For Foreign Nationals : Rs. 3,000.00
*Fees are subject to change.
Exam Fees: For FYBA & SYBA : Rs. 1320 (Rs. 660/- per semester) will be taken at the time of admission.
Duration: Six Semesters.
Timings: Five days a week. Mon-Fri/Sat, 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Exam: Continuous Evaluation (25 marks) & Semester End Exam (75 marks).
Standard of Passing: Students should secure minimum 4 grade points i.e. a letter grade D in each course and have 75% attendance. Students need to pass the continuous evaluation and the end semester examination in order to earn the credits.