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Presidency College, Chennai

B.A. English Literature

Study British, American, and Indian Writing in English at Chennai’s iconic Presidency College — NIRF #13 in Arts & Science, NAAC ‘A’ grade, and legacy vibes that hit different.

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Arts & Science)

#13

Annual Fee

₹2,000

Total Program Fee

₹6,000

Batch Size

60 seats

NAAC Grade

A

Hostel

Available

Total Program Fee

₹6,000

That’s ₹2,000/year — less than a streaming subscription bundle for an entire degree from a top-15 arts college.

Your 3-Year Lit Journey

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Foundations

    British Literature & American Literature — building your close-reading and essay game from the ground up.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Theory & Context

    Literary Theory meets Indian Writing in English. You start decoding texts through multiple lenses.

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Deep Dive

    Shakespeare Studies + advanced seminars. Cap it off with research projects and department-level discourse.

  4. Year +3

    Graduate

    Walk out with a B.A. English Literature degree from an NIRF top-15, UGC-recognized institution.

Investment

₹0.1L total

~₹0.0L per year

  • Year 1 Tuition₹2,000per year
  • Year 2 Tuition₹2,000per year
  • Year 3 Tuition₹2,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Minimum

    At least 45% aggregate in your 12th standard board examinations.

  • Subject Requirement

    English must be one of your subjects in Class 12.

success

No Entrance Exam. Pure Merit.

Admissions are strictly merit-based using your Class 12 marks. No CET stress, no coaching marathons — just your academic record doing the talking. Perfect if you want a chill entry into a top-tier arts college.

The verdict

Strong fit

If you want a prestigious, wildly affordable B.A. in English from a heritage Chennai institution without writing an entrance exam, this is it. Presidency College delivers NIRF #13 credibility, a rigorous lit curriculum, hostel facilities, and scholarship options — all at ₹2k/year. Just be sure you’re cool with a 3-year degree and self-driven career planning, since structured placement support isn’t part of the package.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Extremely low fees
  • ✓ Prestigious public college
  • ✓ No entrance exam
  • ✓ Hostel & scholarship available
  • ✓ Strong literature curriculum

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Campus placement support
  • ✗ 4-year UG degree structure
  • ✗ Private campus infrastructure
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