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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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500
1,220
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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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Curriculum

B.A. (Hons.) in English
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3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.7
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.7
Money Review IconValue for Money4
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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2027
Offered by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
4.4
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Really a good college which has a good campus and faculty members.
Placements: There are a total of more than 150 students in BA (Hons.) English, which are divided into two sections, and there are various opportunities for students to get the internship, and out of 150, 93 or 94 students got internships, which is a large number. There are various roles offered in the course, like digital marketing, copywriting, journalism, translation, publishing, law, teaching, HR executive, mass communication, scriptwriting, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure for the whole college is the same, where it provides Wi-Fi, 2 libraries, and labs for different purposes. Along with this, all classrooms are well furnished. There's no hostel facility in the college, but there are various PGs within 1 km of the college for 4k-5k per month.
Faculty: Teachers are excellent in their respective subjects; along with this, they have knowledge of other fields also, which they share with students. The teachers not only teach about books but also about how to be a good human, how to live life, etc. The semester exams are held in two parts, and it's not too difficult to get passed in the examination.
Other: The course B.A. (Hons.) English is not only for getting jobs or getting settled in life, but it teaches us our literature and knowledge about our culture; also, it develops communication skills, and overall, it's a very nice course to be chosen.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2024Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2027
Offered by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
3.4
2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Shyam Lal College is excellent.
Placements: In Shyam Lal College, about 50% of students have a placement, and the highest package is 12 LPA. The lowest placement ranges from 2 to 4 LPA, and the faculty is very good and amazing.
Infrastructure: The faculty at Shyam Lal College is very cooperative and helpful. The Wi-Fi is also fast, and the classrooms are well maintained. The library is large and has all types of books available.
Faculty: The teachers at Shyam Lal College are very good and helpful. They are always available to assist students and provide knowledge, and their teaching style is excellent. The semester exams at Shyam Lal College are tough, but the teachers make the difficult subjects feel easy.
Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2026
Offered by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
3.4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Decent faculty members and curriculum, moderate placements, and good infrastructure.
Placements: I am from the English Literature batch. About 40% of students got placed. The highest package is 5 LPA. The lowest salary is 2 LPA. The average salary is 3.2 LPA. Top recruiters are Wipro, TCS, and Infosys. Around 35% of students got internships in NGOs, publishing, and content firms. Roles offered are content writers and editors.
Infrastructure: The department has well-maintained classrooms, a dedicated library section, good Wi-Fi, and access to smart boards for presentations. No hostel is available. Canteen serves hygienic food, medical room is active, and there are decent sports facilities.
Faculty: Faculty members are helpful, well-qualified, and teach with clarity. The curriculum is relevant with a good mixture of theory and application, though not fully industry-oriented. Semester exams are moderate in difficulty, with a pass percentage of around 85-90%.
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2018
Offered by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
3.6
3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Partially satisfied with my experience.
Placements: There were no placements for B.A. English course in our college. Although, they were good for commerce students. There was no internship offered, but there was an exchange programme offered for 1 month in Finland. The process for selection was not good, as the whole class didn't get aware about it and the decision was made internal.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is average for a DU college. The new building is nicely built with enough facilities available like there is a proper ventilation in the classrooms with fans working which is lacking in the old building. There is no hostel available. The canteen has good food at affordable prices.
Faculty: Faculty overall, was nice. Some of them were not. The faculty of Romantic literature used to just read from the books and dictate us notes. The teacher of Paradise lost was great, she reference well from the background. The curriculum is fine for the students pursuing higher studies, otherwise, it's not. The exam are easy to pass, if you study well throughout the year.
Other: I chose this course because I had interests in books. The best thing about the course is you get to know history with literature perspective.
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2023Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2024
Offered by Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi
4
3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
I am happy overall, canteen food is great but not infrastructure.
Placements: No placements were offered from my course. But in some course, students were placed. Around 20% of students were placed. The maximum salary package offered is 4 LPA. It is a great college for decent opportunities if we are not looking for great placements. It is a good choice.
Infrastructure: There is no hostel facility available. But the college building is nice and clean. Classrooms are spacious but there are no particular classrooms for any course or subject. Teachers teach in any classroom that is available at the moment and inform about this on WhatsApp group so some students miss the class. There is two-floor library but not very big or clean. There is no Wi-Fi available anywhere and also no security at this college.
Faculty: Faculty members are always helpful. But there is very little attention given to studies and students are never asked if they miss classes or even exams. Teachers are knowledgeable but will teach only if the student is interested. Exams are very easy. The pass percentage is also high.
Other: It is a great option I think because it comes under University of Delhi which is a prestigious name. Also, the events and experience include the exposure.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025Read More
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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is Shyam Lal College better than Ramjas College for BA?
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The college comparison between Shyam Lal College and Ramjas College, Delhi University is based on the tuition fees charged by the institutes and seat intake. Given below is the comparison table for the BA programme:

College NameTuition FeesSeat Intake
BA at Shyam Lal CollegeINR 540817
BA at Ramjas CollegeINR 44,700751

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q:   How many students can do B.A Hons. at Shyam Lal College?
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The total seat intake for the BA and BA (Hons) programmes offered at Shyam Lal College across various specialisations is 817. Given below is the seat intake for some of the specialisations:

CoursesSeats
BA (Hons) English76
BA (Hons) Hindi76
BA (Hons) History76
BA (Hons) Political Science76
BA (Hons) Economics76

 

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the B.A. at Shyam Lal College?
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Candidates need to pass their 10th and 12th class with 45 percent marks in total. Shyam Lal College admission for UG programmes is subject to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) exam conducted by NTA.

You can check college website or shikha website for any further information.

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Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for B.A. at Shyam Lal College?
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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programme at Shyam Lal College is a three-year undergraduate program. Admission to the course is available to 193 students. The entire cost of tuition for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programme at Shyam Lal College is INR 540. Students must pay an additional 500 INR as a one-time admission fee in addition to the tuition.Shyam Lal cutoff differ according to:

*Day or Night: DUET in the evening, CUET during the day.

*Specific Program: Cutoffs for English, Economics, and other subjects vary.

*Reservation categories: SC, ST, and OBC cutoffs are lower.

Courses and their 2023 Cutoff,

BA (Hons.) Hindi - 662.2

BA (Hons.) History - 693 

BA (Hons.) Political Science - 720.4

B.Com  - 723.8  as their last year cut-offs

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Q:   How to get admission in Shyam Lal College (Evening)?
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In 2022, Shyam Lal College (Evening) (like all DU affiliated colleges) adopted CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses. Shyam Lal College (Evening) admission 2023 for UG courses (as per DU) will be through Common Seat Allocation System of the University of Delhi. But, at first, it is necessary that aspirants opt for DU during CUET form filling and later apply on the CSAS portal to be eligible for admission. The admission process after CUET result declaration is explained below:

Step 1: After the declaration of the CUET UG exam, register on the DU CSAS portal in multiple phases.

Step 2: Submit Shyam Lal College (Evening) + Course combination preferences in the order of priority on the CSAS dashboard. Here student must select their preferred course and college as the option. 

Step 3: The University has released the dates for three DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which will be out on August 1, August 10 and August 22, 2023, respectively for all categories. 

Step 4: Once the candidate "Accept" the provisionally allocated seat, the Shyam Lal College (Evening) will verify the eligibility and documents uploaded by the candidate online. The college has an option to 'Accept' or 'Reject' the admission of the student basis the verification. 

Step 5: Once Shyam Lal College (Evening) accords the approval, candidates will have to pay the 'Admission Fee' to confirm their seat. 

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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 5.50 Lakh
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CUET
Mar 1 - 24, 2026
CUET 2026 Application Process
May 15 - Jun 3, 2026
CUET 2026 Exam
Jul 4, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result

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Cutoffs

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Delhi University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round201920202021
1959695
292.59494
3919293
489.591.5-
588.2590.5-
888--
Delhi University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round201920202021
1909191
2878990
385.58789
4848689
5828488.75
680.58488
78082.586
879.58183
9-7980
10-75-
XII round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round2018
195
292.5
390
488.5
588.5
688.25
786.25
8-
986.25
1086
1185.5
CUET round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round20242025
1-636.62
2563-
3-628.7
4-613.3
CUET round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round2025
1469.94
2-
3546.07
4431.49
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B.A. (Hons.) in English
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Seats

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76
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General23
OBC12
SC7
ST3
PH1

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Students also asked

Q:   How many companies participated in Shyam Lal College placements 2023?
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 While details about the total number of companies participating in 2022 at Shyam Lal College placements aren't available, the provided list showcases some of the prominent recruiters like Tommy Hilfiger, ICICI Prudential, and Royal Bank of Scotland.The median package for undergraduate courses stood at INR 3.80 LPA, indicating a healthy increase from the previous year. The postgraduate median package was INR 3.55 LPA.

 

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Q:   Is M.Sc at Dyal Singh College better than Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi?
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Alright, let's break it down for M.Sc – Dyal Singh College vs. Shyam Lal College:

Ranking :- Dyal Singh College is strutting its stuff at 20th place in the NIRF 2023 rankings, while Shyam Lal College is a bit further down the line at 38th. Looks like Dyal Singh College is rocking a higher rep and street cred.

Placement:- Dyal Singh College is making some serious waves with a top-notch the highest package of INR 36 LPA and an average of INR 5.7 LPA in 2023. On the flip side, Shyam Lal College isn't shouting out official placement stats, but word on the student street is the average package hangs around INR 3 LPA. So, it seems like Dyal Singh College might be the hotspot for better placement gigs.

Fees:- No big surprises here – both colleges are singing a similar tune when it comes to fees. Dyal Singh College's M.Sc courses dance in the range of INR 10,000 to INR 15,000, and Shyam Lal College's M.Sc courses shimmy in from INR 9,000 to INR 14,000. Wallet-wise, they're pretty much in sync.

Cut-offs:- The battle of the brains! Dyal Singh College's M.Sc cut-offs for 2023 ranged from 60% to 80%, showing they're playing in the academic big leagues. Meanwhile, Shyam Lal College's cut-offs varied from 55% to 75%. So, it seems like Dyal Singh College is throwing down a higher level of academic heat.

Bottom line :– Dyal Singh College seems to be taking the lead in the M.Sc game with a solid rep, killer placements, and cut-offs that mean business. But hey, don't forget to toss in your own mix of interests, eligibility, and what vibes with you before locking in your decision. 

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Q:   What is the cut off of Shyam Lal College?
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Shyam Lal College CUET UG cutoff 2025 has been released, wherein the first-round cutoff scores ranged between 233.45 and 739.12 for admission to UG courses. The cutoff was released for admission to BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), and BCom (Hons) courses for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. Candidates can refer to the table below to view Round 1 of Shyam Lal College cutoff 2025 for the students belonging to the General AI quota:

CourseCUET UG Round 1 Cutoff 2025 
B.Sc. in Physical Science (Chemistry)233.45
B.Sc. in Physical Science (Electronics)254.54
B.Sc. in Physical Science (Computer Science)293.2
B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi309.2
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry340.07
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics524.74
B.A. Program (Hindi + History)536.35
B.A. Program (History + Political Science)603.78
B.A. Program (Economics + Political Science)614.05
B.A. Program (Economics + OMSP)617.77
B.A. (Hons.) in History621.17
B.A. Program (English + Political Science)627.82
B.A. (Hons.) in English636.62
B.A. Program (English + Economics)664.4
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics671.22
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science672.43
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)706.47
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)739.12

 

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Q:   Is Class 12 score enough for B.Sc admission at Shyam Lal College?
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Shyam Lal College BSc admission is entrance-based for the academic year 2024 as candidates seeking admission at Shyam Lal College are required to appear for the CUET. Therefore, Class 12 marks are not enough for admission to the BSc (Hons) or BSc programme.

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Q:   What is the admission percentage criteria of Shyam Lal College?
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Interested students getting into a DU-affiliated college, i.e., Shyam Lal College are mandatory to follow the CUET exam and DU CSAS registration process. After this, college & course allocation will be done. Check out the following table for details on Shyam Lal College course admission which is general of its eligibility, selection criteria & fee:

CoursesEligibility & Selection Criteria 
BA
Eligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board 
Selection Criteria:  CUET
CertificateEligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board 
Selection CriteriaCUET
BComEligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board 
Selection CriteriaCUET
UG DiplomaEligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board 
Selection CriteriaCUET
BScEligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board 
Selection CriteriaCUET
MAEligibility: Graduation from a recognised university 
Selection CriteriaCUET-PG
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