NIRF Rank 6 University
B.A. English (Hons)
University of Delhi · Delhi
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#6
NAAC Grade
A+ (3.28)
Total Intake
2,200 seats
Duration
3 Years
Eligibility Floor
Plus CUET-UG. The competition is real.
Investment
₹0.6L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Tuition & Fees₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 95% required
Subject Requirement
English must be a subject in Class 12
Admission Mode
Entrance exam (CUET-UG)
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Hostels & Scholarships Available
DU offers both hostel accommodation and scholarship support for this programme. With 2,200 seats, you're joining one of India's largest English Hons cohorts—expect a vibrant literary community and serious networking potential.
The verdict
Good fit
DU English Hons is basically the main character of arts degrees in India—NIRF rank 6, total fees under ₹60k, and recruiters like Penguin Random House and Ogilvy on campus. But it's not for everyone: the 95% eligibility cutoff and CUET competition mean you need serious academic firepower. Choose this if you want a premier literary education with unbeatable ROI; skip if you're looking for a tech-only path or a quiet, fully-residential campus experience.