Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Bengali is a three-year UG degree designed for students who want in-depth knowledge of the Bengali language and its rich literary traditions. The curriculum typically covers the evolution of Bengali literature from early and medieval periods to modern and contemporary writings, including poetry, fiction, drama, essays, and criticism. Students develop core competencies in Bengali grammar, composition, textual analysis, research writing, and critical appreciation, along with exposure to literary theory and basic linguistics. Many colleges also include topics like culture, folklore, and the intellectual history of Bengal, helping learners understand literature in its social context. The programme is suitable for students aiming for roles in teaching, publishing, journalism, content writing, translation, and cultural organisations. It also supports competitive exam preparation by strengthening language proficiency, comprehension, and analytical skills, especially for state-level and national-level exams where language and humanities knowledge are valuable.