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Can someone please tell me that what are the courses to be a professor after taking arts as a subject?

The subjects one can choose to be Arts Professor can be seen below.

You must have completed BA in Education, Journalism and Mass Communication/ Politics/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ English Language and English Literature or any relevant subject with minimum aggregate of 60% from recognized university.

You must have completed MA in relevant subjects with minimum aggregate of 55% from recognized university.

With valid NET or equivalent score in relevant subjects you are eligible to be professor in relevant subjects.

In most cases, art professors begin their academic journey as an undergraduate art major and earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Those who wish to teach at the college level will go on to pursue a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Art.

You must have qualified National Eligibility Test to become a professor in India.

1. A regular graduate degree in arts for the duration of 1 or 2 years from a reputed private/government college which is approved from the UGC.

2. A diploma course for the duration of 1/2 year in arts from any reputed college or training centre/institute.

3. Art Appreciation certification programme from a government college for the duration of 6 months.

Art Professor begin their academic journey as an undergraduate art major and earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts. Those who wish to teach at the college level will go on to pursue a master's degree or Doctoral degree in Art.