Can a 21 years old girl with 43% in 2nd puc External get admission in your collage for regular BA? If not thrn please tell me external BA option in english medium

A 21-year-old girl with 43% in 2nd PUC (External) may not be eligible for admission to a regular BA program in most government or top private colleges, as they often require at least 50% marks. However, you still have a good chance to pursue a BA through external or distance education programs offered by open universities. Institutions like Karnataka State Open University, IGNOU, and Bangalore University’s distance education wing accept students with lower marks and offer BA courses in English medium. These programs are flexible, recognized, and designed for learners who want to study without attending regular college. You can complete your degree while studying from home and attending exams as per the university schedule.

Hello Aspirant,

With 43% in 2nd PUC (Karnataka Board) and being 21 years old, it may be difficult to get admission into most regular BA (Bachelor of Arts) programs in reputed government or aided colleges, as many institutions require a minimum of 45–50% marks for general category students. However, some private colleges may still accept applications for regular BA courses, especially in open merit or management quota seats.

If regular BA is not possible, here are external/ distance BA options in English medium:

1. Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru

2. IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)

3. Bangalore University – Correspondence Division

All the best for your career.

With 43 percent in 2nd PUC (External) , admission to a regular BA course in most government or reputed private colleges may be difficult, as many require a minimum of 45 to 50 percent marks . However, some colleges may still allow admission under management quota or open category , especially for general BA programs.

If regular admission is not possible, you can consider external or distance BA courses in English medium from recognized universities. These are flexible and accepted for higher studies and jobs.