DU Lit Track
B.A. (Hons) English
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, New Delhi — NAAC 'A' & NIRF Ranked
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#26
Yearly Fee
₹15,000
→ Total ₹45K
Seat Intake
62
NAAC Grade
A
Are you eligible?
Subject Requirement
English must be a subject in your qualifying examination.
Admission Mode
Entrance-based admissions through CUET scores only.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Tuition Fee₹15,000per year
Your 3-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
British Literature, American Literature & Creative Writing.
Year +1
Year 2: Context & Theory
Indian Writing in English, Literary Theory & Media Studies.
Year +2
Year 3: Career Launch
Campus placements and project work with IT firms & media houses.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
No On-Campus Hostel
DDU does not offer hostel facilities. If you're moving to Delhi, budget for PG rent in Dwarka or nearby areas — it'll likely cost more than the entire degree.
The verdict
Good fit
A DU English degree for under ₹50K is rare. You get NAAC 'A' credibility, a curriculum that mixes classic lit with Media Studies & Creative Writing, and campus access to recruiters like Wipro, Genpact, and TCS. However, only 55% get placed through campus, there's no hostel, and you'll need to hustle for internships beyond the placement cell. Best for budget-aware, self-motivated students in the NCR who want flexibility between content careers, civil services, or further studies.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable DU degree
- ✓ English & Media career options
- ✓ NAAC A credibility
Doesn't match
- ✗ Campus accommodation
- ✗ Guaranteed high salary
- ✗ STEM curriculum