NAAC 'A' Grade · UGC Recognized
B.A. English Literature
St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai · 3-Year UG Program
Key numbers
Annual Tuition
₹18,000
Total Program Fee
₹54,000
Seat Intake
100
NAAC Score
3.22
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Year 1 Tuition₹18,000
- Year 2 Tuition₹18,000
- Year 3 Tuition₹18,000
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum Aggregate
Score at least 45% in your board examinations.
Mandatory Subject
English must be one of your Class 12 subjects.
Your 3-Year Lit Journey
Year +0
Year 1: The Canon
Build your foundation with British Literature and American Literature classics.
Year +1
Year 2: Context & Critique
Decode Indian Writing in English and master Literary Criticism.
Year +2
Year 3: Create & Capstone
Level up with Creative Writing workshops and final-year projects.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
No Entrance Exam Needed
Admissions are purely merit-based. Score 45% or above in Class 12 with English and you're in—no separate entrance test required.
The verdict
Good fit
This is a rare pocket-friendly BA English program at an NAAC A-grade college with zero entrance-exam stress. The 55% placement rate and modest starting salaries lean toward content, media, and BPO roles, so it's best if you plan to upskill or pursue a master's for bigger paychecks.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fee
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ NAAC A accreditation
- ✓ On-campus hostel
Doesn't match
- ✗ High starting CTC
- ✗ Fortune 500 recruiters
- ✗ STEM-focused curriculum