NIRF #21 (Commerce & Management) · NAAC A · DU Campus Vibes
B.A. English (Hons)
Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi · 3-Year UG Program
Class 12 Cut-off
Merit-based admission; English is mandatory in Class 12
Key numbers
Total Intake
77 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
55%
Average CTC
₹4.5L
Annual Tuition
₹22,000
Total Program Fee
₹66,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Cut-off
Minimum 95% aggregate in Class 12 Board exams required.
Subject Requirement
English must be a subject studied in Class 12.
Investment
₹0.7L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹22,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
Heads Up: High Bar + No Hostel
The 95% merit cut-off is brutal, and there’s no on-campus hostel—so plan your Delhi stay and commute. On the flip side, the 3-year fee is under ₹70k and scholarships are available, making it one of the most affordable DU English (Hons) bets.
The verdict
Good fit
If you have the board marks to clear the 95% cut-off, this is a steal: NAAC ‘A’ college, NIRF top-25 aura, a curriculum that mixes canonical literature with creative writing and media studies, and a total fee lower than a single semester at most private universities. Placements are modest (₹4.5L average) but include solid media names and IT/ITES giants. You’ll need to find a PG in Delhi and manage expectations on starting salary, but for the lit-nerd who wants the DU experience without drowning in debt, this is a strong contender.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable 3-year degree under ₹1 lakh
- ✓ NIRF-ranked NAAC ‘A’ DU college
- ✓ Curriculum covers Creative Writing & Media Studies
- ✓ Recruiters from Media & IT sectors
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus hostel accommodation
- ✗ Relaxed eligibility criteria
- ✗ High starting salary packages
- ✗ Entrance-exam based admission pathway