NIRF Rank #9 University • Kolkata
BA (Hons) English
A 3-year deep-dive into British, American & Indian lit, literary theory, and creative writing — at one of India’s last truly affordable elite public universities.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#9
Annual Intake
100 seats
Class 12 Eligibility
Min 50%
Hostel Facility
Available
Total Program Fee
That’s roughly ₹3,000/year. Less than the cost of a mid-range smartphone.
Average CTC (2025 Batch)
Arts salaries scale fast with portfolios, internships, and upskilling.
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹3,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 50% marks required.
Mandatory Subject
English must be a subject in Class 12.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Beyond the Canon
You’ll study British & American Literature, Indian Writing in English, Literary Theory, Film Studies, Translation, and Creative Writing. Basically, you can go from analyzing Chaucer to writing a Netflix pitch or editing a literary journal.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want an academically rigorous English Honours degree that costs less than a semester of coaching, Jadavpur is a no-brainer. The NIRF #9 tag, diverse curriculum, and access to recruiters like TCS & Infosys make it stellar value. The catch? Only ~45% of students placed through campus in 2025, so you’ll need to hustle for internships, off-campus roles, or MA prep.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Extremely low fees at a top-ranked public university
- ✓ Diverse syllabus with creative writing & film studies
- ✓ Merit-based admission with no entrance exam
Doesn't match
- ✗ Guaranteed high campus placement rates
- ✗ STEM-only or purely tech career paths