BAS105 Soft Skills Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BAS105 Soft Skills (also written as BAS205, KAS105) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Applied Grammar and Usage: Hours, Listening and Speaking Skills, Reading and Writing Skills, Presentation and Interaction Skills, Work- place skills. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BAS105 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAS105 / BAS205 / KAS105 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Soft Skills |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BAS105 Soft Skills Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Applied Grammar and Usage: Hours
Unit-1 Applied Grammar and Usage: Hours Transformation of Sentences: Simple, Compound and Complex, Subject- verb agreement, Prefix and Suffix, Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, Homonyms, New word Formation, Select word power
Unit 2: Listening and Speaking Skills
Unit-2: Listening and Speaking Skills Active Listening :Meaning and Art of Listening, Traits of a Good Listener, Listening modes, listening and Note taking, Types of Listening, Listening Techniques using Ted Talk Audio listening with script reading, Pronunciation; Speaking style ; content and sequencing.
Unit 3: Reading and Writing Skills
Unit-3: Reading and Writing Skills: Reading style: Skimming; Scanning; Churning & Assimilation, Effective writing tools and methods: Inductive Deductive; Exposition; Linear; Interrupted; Spatial & Chronological etc, Official and Business Letter writing, Agenda, Notices, Minutes of meeting,
Unit 4: Presentation and Interaction Skills
Unit-4: Presentation and Interaction Skills Introduction to oral communication, Nuances and Modes of Speech Delivery, Public speaking: confidence, clarity, and fluency, Individual Speaking: Elements; Non verbal Communication: Kinesics, Paralinguistic features of Voice-Dynamics, Proxemics, Chronemics, and Presentation Strategies: planning, preparation, organization, delivery
Unit 5: Work- place skills
Unit-5: Work- place skills: Leadership qualities; Impact, Communication skills for Leaders: Listening and Responding; Mental health at work place: Managing Stress; Techniques: Application of 4 A’s; Avoid; Alter; Access; Adapt
BAS105 Course Outcomes
- Course Objectives:
- 1. Students will be enabled to understand the correct usage of grammar.
- 2. Students will be able to converse well with effective speaking and listening skills in English.
- 3. Students will be able to create substantial base by the formation of strong professional
- vocabulary for its application at different platforms and through numerous modes as
- Comprehension, reading and writing
- 4. Student will be able to equip with basics of communication skills and will apply it for
- practical and oral purposes by being honed up in presentation skills and voice-dynamics.
- 5. Students will be able build up personal traits that will make the transition from institution
- to workplace smoother and help them to excel in their jobs.
BAS105 Reference Books
- Write professionally in simple and correct English.
- Demonstrate active listening with comprehension, and the ability to write clear and well-
- Learn the use of correct body language and tone of voice to enhance communication.
- Acquire the skills necessary to communicate effectively and deliver presentations with clarity
- Understand and apply some important aspects of core skills, like Leadership and stress
Frequently Asked Questions about BAS105
What is the syllabus of BAS105 Soft Skills?
The AKTU BAS105 Soft Skills syllabus is divided into 5 units: Applied Grammar and Usage: Hours; Listening and Speaking Skills; Reading and Writing Skills; Presentation and Interaction Skills; Work- place skills. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BAS105?
BAS105 Soft Skills has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0 and 3 credits.
Is BAS105 the same subject as BAS205?
Yes. AKTU uses the BAS105 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BAS205 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BAS105 taught in?
BAS105 Soft Skills does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BAS105 worth?
BAS105 Soft Skills carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-0-0.
Where can I download BAS105 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BAS105 Soft Skills previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAS105?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.