BA HINDI HONS

BAHDH (Bachelor of Arts Honours Hindi) is a 148-credit undergraduate program offered by IGNOU’s School of Humanities. It is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of Hindi literature, linguistics, and philosophy.
BAHDH Subject Structure (2025)
The program is divided into six semesters, featuring Core Courses (CC), Discipline Specific Electives (DSE), and Generic Electives (GE).
Core Courses (6 Credits each):
BHDC 101/102: Introduction to Hindi Literature and its history.
BHDC 105–107: Focused study on specific periods or genres of Hindi literature.
BHDC 108–110: Advanced literary studies (Sem IV).
BHDC 111–114: Advanced topics including contemporary poetry and drama (Sem V & VI).
Key Subject Themes:
Linguistics: Definition, nature, and characteristics of Hindi and its dialects like Braj and Khari Boli.
Literature: Study of Chhayavad, Pragativad, and contemporary Hindi poetry.
Script: Standardization and history of the Devanagari script.
Course Categories & Credits
Category Total Credits Details
Core Courses 84 Credits 14 subjects (6 credits each)
DSE 24 Credits 4 subjects in Sem V & VI
Generic Electives 12 Credits 2 subjects from other disciplines (e.g., Sociology – BSOG 173)
Ability Enhancement 8 Credits Language and Environmental Studies (e.g., BEVAE 181)
Skill Enhancement 8 Credits Vocational/Practical courses (e.g., BHDS 183)
Important Resources for 2025
Assignments: Download the latest 2025-2026 session assignments from the IGNOU Assignment Portal.
Study Material: Digital copies of Hindi blocks and units are available on eGyanKosh.
Prospectus: For full fee details and semester-wise codes, refer to the IGNOU Samarth Portal.