The DU Experience: Overcoming Challenges and Finding My True Self

The DU Experience: Overcoming Challenges and Finding My True Self

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Updated on May 28, 2025 18:05 IST
Table of content
  • Finding My Voice in a New World: A Small-Town Girl's DU Journey
  • Falling Short, Rising Strong: My DU Experience
  • More Than a Performer: Lessons in Leadership and Balance
  • Learning to Be Me: Self-Love, Strength, and Voice

Finding My Voice in a New World: A Small-Town Girl's DU Journey

I was admissitted to Philosophy Honors course at the Dyal Singh College, Delhi University. I completed my schooling at JNV in Madhya Pradesh, where girls were not allowed to interact with boys. So, when I joined DSC, DU - a co-ed college, I initially found it difficult to interact with boys, sit with them, or even talk with them. I felt very hesitant and uncomfortable.  But, eventually, I began to feel normal about it.

Falling Short, Rising Strong: My DU Experience

I am an extrovert, so, making friends was not an issue for me. I got the best professors at DSC, who taught me to focus not just in academics, but also, in sports and other extracurricular activities. Once, I could not appear for a test on time, but, my professors did not make it a big issue. They listened to me, understood the issue, and gave another date for the test.

Our first semester exams were held online. I ran out of time, so, I could not submit the last answer, which was for 18 marks. As a result, I could not get a good CGPA, which I should have. I tried a lot to get the marks for that question by mailing the authorities, but, they did not give me the marks for that question. I worked hard for my second semester, and finally, secured a good CGPA.

Q:   Is Dyal Singh College worth its hype?
A:

Dyal Singh College is ranked 34th by NIRF 2024 under the Colleges category. DSC DU is accredited with an A Grade by NAAC. Dayal Singh College under the University of Delhi offers UG, PG, and certificate courses to students. These courses are provided across the Economics, Computer Science, and various other streams. Hence, it is worth the hype. 

Q:   Is Dyal Singh College a good option?
A:

College location:- located at prime notch area like JLN stadium and khan market.

College events:- the distinguish speaker series, The Science fair mela, Annual cultural fest.

Society:- music society, Dramatic Society, Quiz club, Eco club, and NSS.

campus:- so elegant so beautiful., but maintenace is average.

Campus has also a placement cell so, on campus placement is there.

the highest pacakge:-36LPA

Average pacakage:-5.7LPA

Average fees of course is 15k and for 3yrs course of Bsc, the total fees of 45k or less. 

conclusion :-Value for money.

 

Q:   Is Dyal Singh College good for M.Sc?
A:

Dyal Singh College is a reputed college affiliated to the University of Delhi. It offers M.Sc courses in two disciplines: English and Mathematics. The admission to these courses is based on the merit of qualifying examination and the availability of seats. The college has a well-qualified faculty, a well-equipped library, and vibrant capus life. college events such as the Science fair and annual cultral fest. and music society, dramatic society, the Quiz club and NSS there are the active society

Ranking of the college in different year.

  • Dyal Singh College NIRF Rankings 2022 is 35 under the overall category.
  • In the 2021 NIRF Rankings, DSC was ranked the 29 th position.
  • In the 2020 NIRF Rankings, the college was ranked 21 st place.

Actually this college famous for Bsc and Bcom and It has own placement cell and companies like tcs, wipro, bajaj capital, etc are top recruiter. and from any semester you can get intership (average package is 40k per month).

More Than a Performer: Lessons in Leadership and Balance

I was selected for my college's dance society through an audition, which was an exciting milestone. During my time there, I actively contributed to events like fests, farewells, and welcome parties. But, soon, it started affecting my studies because it required me to miss classes after 9 AM. So, to prioritise my studies, I decided to leave the society.

I have always been an active participant in my department’s functions, which has given me valuable experience in event coordination, teamwork, and communication. These experiences have equipped me with the skills to collaborate effectively with others, appreciate diverse perspectives, and handle responsibilities such as seeking approval from the director and senior management. Consequently, I have experienced both professional and personal growth as a result of these encounters.

Learning to Be Me: Self-Love, Strength, and Voice

Overall, the college journey has been full of learning and self-discovery. It helped me see myself as an individual and truly understand what ‘self’ means. I evolved from being someone uncertain to someone with a clearer sense of direction. My time in the Philosophy course at DU taught me how to overcome the fear of being alone, embrace self-love, express my thoughts confidently, and so much more. I am deeply grateful for everything I gained here. Today, I can stand up for myself, and I finally understand that true confidence comes from truly knowing who you are.

Q:   Is it worth joining Dyal Singh College for BCom?
A:

Yes, Dyal Singh College offers placement opportunities for its BCom students each year. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. However, the overall Dyal Singh College the highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 23.5 LPA. The key highlights of Dyal Singh College placements for the overall Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 36 LPA

INR 23.5 LPA

Average package

INR 5.70 LPA

NA

Median package

INR 5 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Total recruiters

90+

105+

Total students placed

205+

200+

Q:   Which colleges comes under DU?
A:

At present, DU consists of 86 departments including North & South campuses. It has 77 affiliated colleges and 5 other institutes with an enrollment of more than 1.3 lakhs regular and 2.6 lakhs non-regular students. Some of the colleges under DU are SRCC, Kirori Mal College, LSR, Hansraj College, Hindu College, Gargi, Sri Venkateshwara College and Miranda House among others. Recognised by UGC as the 'Institute of Excellence', Delhi University is listed among the most prestigious educational institutions in India. The entrance exams accepted by the university include CUET DUET and DU LL.B. Entrance Test among others.

Q:   Which all colleges are known as off-campus at DU?
A:
Delhi University Off-campus colleges are those which are not part of the North or South Campus. The list is huge but to name a few, some of the top off-campus colleges of Delhi University include Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, DCAC, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce and Bhim Rao Ambedkar College among others. Some of these colleges are more popular than the North or South Campus colleges due to their popularity in a course.

 About the author:
Jahnvi is currently pursuing a Philosophy Honors course at DSC, University of Delhi. She keeps participating in various functions at her college that help her in refining her various skills such as communication, and teamwork.

 

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

 
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