Shivaji College, Delhi — NAAC A | NIRF #49 (Commerce & Mgmt)
B.A. English (Hons)
British lit, Indian writing, and creative chaos — all wrapped in a DU degree that costs less than a flagship phone.
Key numbers
NAAC Grade
A (3.35)
Annual Fees
₹17,000
Batch Size
62 seats
Placement Rate (2025)
45%
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.2L per year
- 1st Year Fee₹17,000per year
- 2nd Year Fee₹17,000per year
- 3rd Year Fee₹17,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum Aggregate
You need at least 92% — this is a competitive CUET cutoff tier.
Mandatory Subject
English must be in your Class 12 subject combination.
Admission Mode
Completely entrance-based through CUET scores.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Campus Life Reality Check
No on-campus hostel here, so you'll need to sort PGs or commute. The upside? Scholarships are available for meritorious students, and being in DU means instant access to fests, societies, and Delhi's literary circuit.
The verdict
Good fit
If you live in (or can move to) Delhi and are obsessed with literature, this is a steal. A DU degree, NAAC A creds, and a total fee of just ₹51K make it super accessible. But go in with eyes open: placements are moderate, there's no hostel, and the 92% + CUET bar means you'll be studying alongside serious competition. Best for future editors, communicators, civil service aspirants, and grad-school bound students.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable DU education under ₹1 lakh total
- ✓ Strong focus on lit theory, creative writing & media
- ✓ NAAC A accredited campus
Doesn't match
- ✗ Guaranteed on-campus accommodation
- ✗ High-salary tech placements
- ✗ Low-competition admission process