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Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

B.A. (Hons) English

NIRF #10 · NAAC A++ · 3 years of canon, critique, and culture at one of India’s most iconic women’s colleges.

Key numbers

NIRF Rank

#10

NAAC Grade

A++ (3.95)

Total Intake

123 seats

Total Fee

₹61,695

Your 3-Year Literary Arc

  1. Year +0

    Build the Canon

    British Literature from the 14th to 18th Century and core Literary Theory & Criticism.

  2. Year +1

    Expand the Lens

    Indian Writing in English, Postcolonial Studies, and Gender & Literature.

  3. Year +2

    Own the Craft

    Digital Humanities, research portfolios, and pre-placement prep for media & publishing.

Investment

₹0.6L total

~₹0.2L per year

  • Annual Tuition & College Fees₹20,565per year

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Subject

    English must be a studied subject.

  • Minimum Percentage

    At least 97.5% in Class 12.

  • Admission Basis

    Entrance exam via CUET-UG merit list.

Entrance exams

CUET_UG
warning

Reality Check: This Cutoff Is Elite-Tier

A 97.5% eligibility bar plus a competitive CUET-UG rank makes this one of the most selective BA programs in the country. Only 123 seats. Come prepared.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

75%

Top recruiters

The HinduPenguin Random HouseTeach For IndiaMacmillan PublishersOgilvyWPP

The verdict

Strong fit

If you thrive on close reading, sharp arguments, and an unmatched peer group, LSR English (Hons) is a no-brainer. The total fee under ₹62k is exceptional value, the 75% placement rate into media, publishing, and education roles proves strong ROI, and the NAAC A++ / NIRF #10 pedigree opens doors long after graduation.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Elite humanities faculty & peer network
  • ✓ Affordable total fee (< ₹62,000)
  • ✓ Proven placement track record (75%)
  • ✓ On-campus hostel & scholarship options

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Extremely high academic cutoff (97.5%)
  • ✗ Competitive CUET-UG entrance
  • ✗ Women-only campus environment
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