DU North Campus
B.A. (Hons) English
Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi · 3-Year Honors · NAAC A Grade
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
72
NAAC Score
3.35 (A)
Intake
62 Seats
Total Fees
₹54,000
Placement Rate
55%
Avg. CTC
₹3.8 LPA
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Annual Tuition & Academic Fees₹18,000per year
Are you eligible?
Subject Requirement
English must be a core subject in Class 12.
Academic Cut-off
Minimum 96% aggregate in Class 12 Board examinations.
Entrance exams
96% Cut-off Alert
This is one of DU's most competitive English Hons thresholds. You'll need a near-perfect board score just to qualify, so definitely keep backup college options ready.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
Your 3-Year Journey
Year +0
Foundation Year
British Literature & core ability-enhancement papers.
Year +1
Exploration Year
Indian Writing in English, American Literature & Literary Theory.
Year +2
Capstone Year
Creative Writing workshops, research projects & campus placements.
The verdict
Good fit
Perfect for lit-obsessed students with stellar board marks who want a budget-friendly DU degree. The ₹54k total fee is a steal, but the 96% cutoff is brutal and starting salaries hover around ₹3.8 LPA — come for the craft, not the cash.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable DU education under ₹60k
- ✓ Deep-dive literature & creative writing curriculum
- ✓ North Campus ecosystem & hostel facilities
Doesn't match
- ✗ Class 12 aggregate below 96%
- ✗ Expecting immediate high-salary offers
- ✗ STEM or quant-heavy career goals