Babu Shivnath Agrawal (PG) College, Mathura (BSA College) began in 1958 as a government-aided postgraduate college in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC. Its six faculties cover Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education and Vocational Studies.

BSA College is among the long-established general education colleges of the Braj region. It is not listed in NIRF or other major institutional ranking systems because colleges of this affiliated general education type are not included in NIRF's institutional categories. Students commonly prepare for UPSC, UP State PCS and SSC examinations, continue to higher education or enter teaching, law, commerce, science and other public or private sector careers. BCA, Law and Education students from the college have consistently earned gold medals at the annual DBRAU convocation.

The college occupies a 28.86-acre campus in central Mathura. It is less than 1 km from Mathura Railway Station and 500 m from the main bus stand. Its location in the Braj cultural region attracts students from western Uttar Pradesh.

  • Bachelor programmes (UG):
    • The BA is a 3-year course with 15 subject electives, including Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, Music, Education, Sanskrit and Physical Education.
    • The 3-year B.Sc includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Statistics, Geography and Industrial Microbiology.
    • B.Com and B.Com (e-Commerce) each run for 3 years.
    • The BBA course has a duration of 3 years.
    • The BCA programme is completed in 3 years.
    • Law options include the 5-year BA LLB and the 3-year LLB.
    • The B.Ed is a 2-year programme.
    • The BPES course lasts 3 years.
    • B.Lib and Information Science is offered as a 1-year course.
  • Postgraduate and diploma programmes (PG):
    • The MA is available in multiple subjects and takes 2 years.
    • The 2-year M.Sc is offered in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and Zoology.
    • M.Com options include Accounts and Law, Applied Business Economics and Business Administration variants.
    • The M.Ed programme runs for 2 years.
    • PGDCA, PGDBM, PGDCP and PG Diploma in Journalism are 1-year programmes.

Admission is based on merit in Class 12 or the relevant qualifying examination. Applicants register through the DBRAU portal, after which BSA College issues programme-wise merit lists. B.Ed admission is handled through state counselling at the DBRAU level. The college does not offer hostel accommodation.

Admission Update: The next admission cycle for 2027-28 is expected to begin in June 2027.

BSA College Admission Dates 2027

UG and PG applications are managed online according to the DBRAU academic calendar. The expected schedule for the 2027-28 admission cycle is given below.

UG and PG Admission Dates 2027-28 (Tentative)

EventDate
DBRAU registration portal expected to openJune 2027
Class 12 results and merit listJune to July 2027
First and second admission roundsJuly to August 2027
DBRAU B.Ed counsellingJuly to August 2027
Expected start of classesAugust to September 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BSA College Courses and Fees

BSA College provides undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses through its Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education and Vocational Studies faculties. The tables show the full programme fees listed in the fee structure.

Undergraduate Programmes

CourseDurationFee
BA, including all subject electives3 yearsINR 25,026
B.Sc, including all science subjects3 yearsINR 29,556
B.Com and B.Com (e-Commerce)3 yearsINR 45,999
BBA3 yearsINR 78,000
BCA3 yearsINR 1,83,600
LLB3 yearsINR 12,665
BA LLB (Integrated)5 yearsINR 3,06,000
B.Ed2 yearsINR 1,28,000
BPES3 yearsINR 1,83,600
B.Lib and Information Science1 yearINR 9,442

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Postgraduate and Diploma Programmes

CourseDurationFee
MA, including all subjects2 yearsINR 26,526
M.Sc in Botany, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics or Zoology2 yearsINR 27,926
M.Sc in Chemistry2 yearsINR 28,262
M.Com, including all specialisations2 yearsINR 1,28,000
M.Ed2 yearsINR 1,28,000
PGDCA and PGDCP1 yearINR 34,800
PGDBM1 yearINR 66,500
PG Diploma in Journalism1 yearINR 34,800

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BA fees are charged semester-wise. The amount is INR 4,721 per semester in the first year, INR 4,146 per semester in the second year and INR 3,646 per semester in the final year. For B.Sc, students pay INR 5,476 per semester in the first year, INR 4,901 per semester in the second year and INR 4,401 per semester in the third year. Hostel facilities are not available at the college.

BSA College Admission Process

Most BSA College courses admit students through merit rather than an entrance examination. The marks from the latest qualifying examination form the basis of selection, and applications are submitted on the DBRAU online portal.

  1. Register on the DBRAU admission portal and choose BSA College and the required programme.
  2. For BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA and BPES, submit Class 12 details from a recognised board. No minimum aggregate has been specified, although merit levels for popular choices such as Commerce, Computer Science and English may rise when competition is higher.
  3. For an MA, provide BA marks; for an M.Sc, provide B.Sc marks; and for an M.Com, provide B.Com marks. Applicants to M.Ed need a B.Ed and teaching experience, subject to DBRAU rules.
  4. Follow the applicable law admission procedure for the 3-year LLB or 5-year BA LLB. Depending on the session and DBRAU regulations, selection may use CLAT or DBRAU's own law admission process.
  5. For B.Ed, qualify in the UP B.Ed JEE, the state-level Joint Entrance Examination conducted by Lucknow University on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh government, and then take part in state counselling.
  6. Check the programme merit list issued by BSA College and complete the required admission formalities.

Seat reservations for SC, ST and OBC applicants follow Uttar Pradesh government and UGC rules. Economically Weaker Section candidates receive 10 percent reservation, while Uttar Pradesh domicile applicants are given priority for state-quota seats.

BSA College Scholarships

Eligible BSA College students can apply for Uttar Pradesh and central government scholarships. As the college is government-aided, students from qualifying categories may submit applications through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in or the Uttar Pradesh scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.

Scholarship SchemeEligible CategoryCoverage
UP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/General)SC, ST and OBC students with family income below INR 2 LPA, or General EWS students with family income below INR 2 LPATuition fee reimbursement and a maintenance allowance according to UP norms
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)Class 12 merit-based applicants with family income below INR 8 LPAINR 10,000 per year during the first three UG years
Amedkar Scholarship (UP Government)SC students whose family income is below INR 3.5 LPAFee reimbursement and a stipend under UP Samaj Kalyan norms
PFMS-linked Minority ScholarshipStudents from minority communities with income below INR 2 LPATuition fees and a maintenance allowance under central norms
Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana (UP)All Uttar Pradesh students preparing for competitive examinationsUP government-supported free coaching for UPSC, UP State PCS, SSC and NDA

Students whose family income falls within the Uttar Pradesh limits generally receive full tuition fee reimbursement through the post-matric scheme. Since the complete 3-year BA fee is INR 25,026, eligible SC, ST and OBC students may have very little remaining tuition expense after the scholarship is paid.

BSA College Campus and Infrastructure

BSA College has a 28.86-acre campus in central Mathura that has developed over more than six decades. Students travelling daily can reach it from Mathura Railway Station, which is less than 1 km away, or from the main bus stand at a distance of 500 m. This position also supports travel from Mathura, Vrindavan and nearby areas.

Campus facilities include:

  • Central Library: It holds textbooks, reference works, general knowledge resources, newspapers and periodicals for subjects taught across the faculties.
  • Science Laboratories: Practical facilities are available for Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Microbiology.
  • Computer Laboratory: The laboratory serves BCA, PGDCA and other programmes that involve technology.
  • Sports Facilities: Students can use grounds for cricket, football and athletics, along with facilities for indoor games.
  • NSS (National Service Scheme): The NSS unit organises community engagement and social service work.
  • NCC (National Cadet Corps): Students can join NCC activities focused on discipline and leadership.
  • Cultural Activity Centre: The centre supports student clubs, literary groups and yearly cultural programmes.

No college hostel is provided. Students generally arrange rented rooms in Mathura's nearby residential localities, where student housing is available because the city has several educational institutions. The central location also makes independent accommodation easier to manage.

BSA College vs GLA University vs Agra College

BSA College, GLA University and Agra College serve different academic needs. BSA College and Agra College are government-aided institutions affiliated with DBRAU, while GLA University is a private deemed university in Mathura.

ParameterBSA College MathuraGLA University MathuraAgra College Agra
Institute TypeGovernment-aided and affiliated with DBRAUPrivate Deemed UniversityGovernment-aided and affiliated with DBRAU
Established195819911823
NAACAccreditedNAAC A+Accredited
Flagship ProgrammesBA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA and LLBB.Tech, MBA, BBA and B.PharmBA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA and M.Sc
BA 3-Year Total FeeINR 25,026Not applicable because BA is not offeredSimilar low fee structure
BCA 3-Year Total FeeINR 1,83,600Higher private university ratesSimilar or lower
Admission RouteDBRAU merit-based processUniversity entrance test or JEE/CATDBRAU merit-based process
LocationMathura city centreChaumuhan, MathuraAgra city centre
HostelNot availableAvailableAvailable

BSA College focuses on affordable general education courses such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA and M.Sc in Mathura with DBRAU affiliation and government-aided status. GLA University provides engineering and management programmes, a private university setting and hostels, but charges higher fees. Agra College has a comparable academic profile and is the older DBRAU-affiliated option, although it is 50 km away in Agra. For students who wish to study law through LLB or BA LLB, or education through B.Ed or M.Ed while remaining in Mathura, BSA College combines lower fees with a central city location.

BSA College FAQs

Ques. How much does the complete BA course cost at BSA College Mathura?

Ans. Students pay a total of INR 25,026 for the 3-year BA programme. Fees are collected by semester and become slightly lower in the later semesters. Government-aided status keeps the fee among the lowest in the Mathura-Agra region.

Ques. Are most BSA College admissions decided through merit?

Ans. Yes. Selection for most UG and PG courses uses Class 12 or relevant qualifying examination marks, with applications handled through the DBRAU online portal. B.Ed follows a different route because applicants must qualify in the state-level UP B.Ed JEE.

Ques. Which university awards degrees to BSA College Mathura students?

Ans. BSA College Mathura is a government-aided postgraduate college affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra. It also has UGC approval.

Ques. Can students stay in a hostel at BSA College Mathura?

Ans. No. The college has no hostel facility, so students arrange rented accommodation in nearby Mathura residential areas. The city's many educational institutions support a supply of affordable student housing.

Ques. What is the full programme fee for BCA at BSA College?

Ans. The complete fee for the 3-year BCA course is INR 1,83,600.

Ques. What scholarship options can BSA College students use?

Ans. Available schemes include the UP Post Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and EWS students, the merit-cum-means Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS), and central minority scholarships. Applications are made through the National Scholarship Portal or the Uttar Pradesh scholarship portal. Eligible SC, ST and OBC students generally receive full tuition fee reimbursement.

Ques. What do graduates usually do after completing a course at BSA College?

Ans. Career and study choices differ by programme. BA and B.Sc graduates often prepare for UPSC, UP State PCS, SSC and similar examinations or move to MA and M.Sc courses at universities. BCA graduates take IT and software support jobs. LLB graduates enrol with the Bar Council before practising law, while B.Ed and M.Ed graduates work in Uttar Pradesh government or private schools. BSA College also consistently produces leading performers at the annual DBRAU convocation.