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26. BAFUD – Bachelor of Art-Urdu (FYUP)
BAFUD – Bachelor of Arts (Urdu) – FYUP
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | BAFUD – Bachelor of Arts (Urdu) (FYUP) |
Programme Type | Degree Programme |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Humanities |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 48 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
Specialization | Urdu |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
Programme Fee | Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinator | Dr. Ahmad Ali Jauher |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Urdu) – FYUP (BAFUD) programme is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Urdu language, literature, poetry, prose, media studies, and literary traditions. The programme introduces learners to classical and modern Urdu literature while developing linguistic, analytical, and communication skills.
The curriculum covers important areas such as Urdu fiction, poetry, ghazal studies, Urdu criticism, media writing, language development, and contemporary Urdu literature. Students also gain exposure to interdisciplinary subjects including psychology, life skills, statistics, and social sciences.
This programme is suitable for learners interested in Urdu literature, journalism, teaching, translation, media, research, civil services, and cultural studies.
Course Structure
Year 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BUDC-104 | Jadeed Urdu Ghazal Ka Mutala | 6 Credits |
BUDC-101 | Urdu Afsanavi Adab Ka Mutala | 6 Credits |
BUDC-103 | Jadeed Urdu Nazm Ka Mutala | 6 Credits |
OULE-002 | Contemporary Urdu Fiction | 4 Credits |
Year 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BUDC-112 | Allama Iqbal Ka Khusoosi Mutala | 6 Credits |
Semester-Based and Additional Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BUDC-113 | Urdu Zaban-o-Adab Ki Tareekh | 6 Credits |
BUDAE-182 | Taraqqi Pasand Urdu Shairi Ka Mutala | 4 Credits |
BUDC-102 | Urdu Ghair Afsanavi Adab Ka Mutala | 6 Credits |
BUDC-108 | Classiki Urdu Nasr Ka Mutala | 6 Credits |
MHD-16 | भारतीय उपन्यास | 4 Credits |
BUDS-185 | Study of Print Media in Urdu | As prescribed by the university |
FUD-1 | Foundation Course in Urdu | 4 Credits |
OULE-001 | Contemporary Urdu Poetry | 4 Credits |
BUDAE-181 | Classiki Urdu Ghazal Ka Mutala | 4 Credits |
BSSS-183 | Life Skills | As prescribed by the university |
BUDC-133 | Urdu Zaban Ka Aghaz-o-Irteqa | 6 Credits |
BUDS-184 | Introduction of Mass Media in Urdu | 4 Credits |
OULE-005 | Contemporary Urdu Fiction | 4 Credits |
Interdisciplinary and Skill-Based Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 Credits |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | As prescribed by the university |