NIRF #3 Science & Arts College
B.A. (Hons) History
St. Stephen's College, Delhi — where serious history heads actually get their start.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Arts/Science)
#3
Batch Size
45 Seats
Program Duration
3 Years
NAAC Grade
A (3.58)
Investment
₹1.3L total
~₹0.4L per year
- Tuition Fee (Annual)₹42,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum
97% aggregate or equivalent — one of the highest cutoffs for any Arts program in India.
Admission Basis
Mixed mode: Board merit + CUET score. Both need to slap.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Not Your Average Arts Cutoff
A 97% Class 12 floor means you're competing with the nation's top students. Add CUET to the mix, and only the truly prepared make it through the gates of St. Stephen's.
The verdict
Worth considering
St. Stephen's offers unbeatable academic pedigree, a tiny cohort, and access to Delhi's history-rich ecosystem. But the 97% cutoff is brutal, and the ₹5.5L average CTC signals a non-corporate trajectory. Pick this if you're genuinely obsessed with history, research, or civil services — not if you're chasing a quick corporate paycheck.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Academic prestige & small cohort learning
- ✓ History, heritage, or public service career goals
- ✓ Campus life in Delhi with hostel access
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-stress admission process
- ✗ High starting corporate salary
- ✗ Large batch networking