Undergrad Program
B.A. English Literature
Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai · NAAC A Grade · 3-Year UG
NAAC Accreditation
UGC-recognized institution with a long legacy in Chennai
Key numbers
Avg CTC (2025)
₹3 LPA
Placement Rate
55%
Total Fees
₹60,000
Intake
120 seats
Duration
3 Years
Investment
₹0.6L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Tuition & Allied Fees₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate in any stream, with English as a subject
Admission Mode
Pure merit-based selection — no entrance exam required
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
Zero Loan Stress
At ₹20k/year, this is one of Chennai’s most affordable private-sector BA programs. Hostel and scholarship options are both available — rare for a city-centre women’s college.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want an affordable, no-entrance BA English from a reputed Chennai women’s college with decent placement traction (Amazon, Infosys, TCS on the roster), this is a solid pick. Just be ready to self-upskill in digital content, editing, or communications to maximize the ROI beyond the syllabus.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Reputed women’s college
- ✓ Hostel & scholarships
Doesn't match
- ✗ High starting salary expectation
- ✗ Tech/STEM curriculum
- ✗ Extensive industry integration