Vivekananda College Certificate, PG and UG Courses 2025

Admission to all the Vivekananda College courses is entrance-based. While Vivekananda College accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, admission to all the PG programmes will be subject to the CUET- PG exam starting admission 2023. The institute along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 and the CUET PG from 2023 session onward. Before this, admission to UG was based on merit in Class 12 and PG admission was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU. The eligibility requirements for all the popular programmes offered by the college are tabulated below:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BA	Class 12
BCom	Class 12
BSc	Class 12
MA	Graduation

In 2022, Vivekananda College (like all DU affiliated colleges) adopted CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses. Vivekananda College 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 Vivekananda College + 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 Vivekananda College 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 Vivekananda College accords the approval, candidates will have to pay the 'Admission Fee' to confirm their seat. 

No, there is no offline method of application at Vivekananda College. All the candidates must apply through the centralised entrance exam's official website, i.e., the official websites of CUET UG and CUET PG exam. After the COVID years and after the introduction of CUET UG and CUET PG for admission to Vivekananda College and other DU-affiliated colleges, the application process has shifted full-time to the online mode. Candidates can register on the official websites of the respective exam, fill out the online application forms, pay the course-wise application fee and appear for the exam to become eligible. For final admission, shortlisted and pass-out students of CUET UG and CUET PG are required to register on the CSAS portal for final admission and seat allocation process.  

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from current students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good infrastructure: The college has a huge campus with a beautiful garden, a large library, and modern classrooms.
* Friendly and helpful faculty: Many students praised the faculty members for being supportive, knowledgeable, and approachable.
* Industry-ready curriculum: The course curriculum focuses on making students industry-ready, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
* Good location: The college is well-connected by public transport, with multiple metro lines nearby.

Cons:

* Limited placement opportunities: While the college claims to have a moderate placement record, many students reported struggling to find jobs after graduating.
* Low salaries: The starting salaries offered to students were reportedly low, ranging from INR15,000 to INR50,000 per month.
* No hostel facilities: Unfortunately, the college does not have on-campus accommodation options, which may be inconvenient for out-of-town students.
* Limited internships: Few companies visit the campus for internships, and the ones that do tend to offer limited opportunities.
* Poor laboratory conditions: Some students mentioned that the laboratories were still under construction during their time at the college, leading to inadequate practical training.

In conclusion, while Vivekananda College offers a good educational experience with supportive faculty and modern infrastructure, its limitations in terms of placement opportunities, salaries, and internship availability may deter some students. Ultimately, the decision to choose this college depends on individual priorities and goals.

The seats availability for offered courses at Vivekananda College, University of Delhi goes up to 931.