Jesus & Mary College, New Delhi
B.A. (Hons) English
3-Year DU Program · NIRF #39 · NAAC A
Class 12 Minimum
One of the steepest eligibility bars across DU arts courses
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#39
NAAC Score
3.58/4
Annual Fee
₹25,000
Seats
62
Your 3-Year Lit Journey
Year +0
Year 1
British Literature (14th–18th Century) + Foundations
Year +1
Year 2
Indian Writing in English, American Lit & Literary Theory
Year +2
Year 3
Creative Writing, Media Studies & Journalism Capstone
Are you eligible?
Board Exam Score
Minimum 96% in Class 12 best-four subjects
Subject Requirement
English is mandatory in Class 12
Admission Mode
Through CUET (entrance exam based)
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.8L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition & Miscellaneous₹25,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Average CTC (2025)
From the latest available placement cycle
Heads Up: Moderate Data Confidence
This program’s data confidence score is 40. Cutoffs, fees, and recruiter lists can shift year-to-year. Hit up the official JMC site or CUET dashboard to confirm the latest numbers before locking in your preference list.
The verdict
Good fit
If you breathe books, debates, and storytelling, JMC’s BA English is a power move—especially at ₹25k/year with hostel and scholarships on the table. The 2025 recruiter list (Times of India, Penguin, Ogilvy) shows it’s not just an academic vibe. But the 96% cutoff + CUET combo is elite-tier, so this is only for students who already have the grades to back the passion.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Literature & writing obsession
- ✓ Media, publishing, or comms careers
- ✓ Affordable DU education with hostel
- ✓ Strong NAAC A campus
Doesn't match
- ✗ Low-stress admission criteria
- ✗ Guaranteed six-figure starting salary
- ✗ STEM or data-heavy career track