Dyal Singh College
B.A. (Hons) History
University of Delhi | South Campus. Three years of evidence, arguments, and understanding why the world turned out like this.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#34
NAAC Grade
A
Annual Intake
62
Program Duration
3 Years
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Aggregate
Minimum 90% in the qualifying examination
Subject Requirements
Open to all streams — no mandatory subject prerequisites
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year Archive Dive
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Ancient Indian History, World History & Historical Methodology — learning how to read between the lines of time.
Year +1
Year 2: Exploration
Medieval India and Archival Studies. You stop reading textbooks and start handling real sources.
Year +2
Year 3: Synthesis
Modern India, seminars, and research projects. Exit as someone who argues with evidence.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.2L per year
- Program Fee (per year)₹16,000per year
Pocket-Friendly Power Move
Total fee is just ₹48K for the full degree — that’s ₹16K/year. With the 2025 batch seeing an average package of ₹3.2 LPA and scholarship options on the table, the ROI is honestly unmatched for a DU honours programme.
The verdict
Good fit
If you live in Delhi-NCR, can clear CUET with a 90%+ score, and want a rigorous humanities foundation without massive debt, this is a solid bet. The 45% placement rate includes corporates like Wipro and Genpact, but the real win is the UPSC and civil-services coaching pipeline built into the recruiter list. Just know there's no hostel, so daily commute is part of the deal.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable DU education
- ✓ Humanities research & archives
- ✓ UPSC / civil services pathway
- ✓ Low fee burden
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus hostel life
- ✗ Immediate high corporate salary
- ✗ STEM or tech-focused curriculum