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Hans Raj College · Delhi

B.A. (Hons) English at Hans Raj College

DU’s literary launchpad — NIRF #12, NAAC A++, and a cut-off that demands excellence.

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Science & Arts)

#12

NAAC Score

3.72 (A++)

Total Intake

92 Seats

Avg CTC

₹5.5 LPA

Annual Fee

₹20,595

Are you eligible?

  • Class 12 Minimum Aggregate

    97.5% with English as a mandatory subject

  • Admission Mode

    Entrance-based through CUET

Entrance exams

CUET

Investment

₹0.6L total

~₹0.2L per year

  • Annual Academic Fee₹20,595per year

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

75%

Top recruiters

DeloitteKPMGEYPwCMcKinseyBainBCGTimes of IndiaHindustan TimesWipro

Your 3-Year Literary Arc

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Foundations

    British Literature & Indian Writing in English

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Theory & Worldview

    Literary Theory + World Literatures

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Portfolio & Thesis

    Creative Writing & Final Dissertation

warning

The 97.5% Reality Check

This is Hans Raj — the cut-off is a steep 97.5%. You’ll need top board marks plus a competitive CUET score just to make the merit list. Have backups ready if you’re borderline.

The verdict

Strong fit

If you’ve got the 97.5%+ scores and genuinely love literature, this is DU royalty territory. NIRF #12, NAAC A++, total fees under ₹62k for the entire degree, and a 75% placement rate with Big 4, consulting giants, and top media houses. The dissertation + creative writing modules give you research and craft credibility most BA programs skip.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Low fees, massive brand value
  • ✓ Literature with creative writing & research
  • ✓ Placements across consulting, media & corporates

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Brutal 97.5% cut-off + CUET pressure
  • ✗ Not a STEM/tech degree
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