Top 10 BA English (Hons) Colleges in Delhi University 2025: Course Duration & Tuition Fees

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Aayushi Madavi
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5 mins readUpdated on Apr 3, 2025 17:12 IST
Looking forward to pursuing a BA English Hons degree from the renowned Delhi University? Check out this list of the best DU-affiliated colleges that offer BA in English (Hons) programmes. Also, check out the college-wise tuition fees, course durations and more on this page.

Looking forward to pursuing a BA English Hons degree from the renowned Delhi University? Check out this list of the best DU-affiliated colleges that offer BA in English (Hons) programmes. 

Top 10 BA English (Hons) DU Colleges

Top 10 BA English (Hons) DU Colleges - Delhi University (DU), which was established in 1922, is one of India’s largest universities that offers various courses under undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, diploma, PG diploma and distance programmes. BA English (Hons) is one of the most popular programmes offered by Delhi University. Numerous colleges affiliated with DU offer this programme. These colleges have garnered a great reputation among students and their parents over the years of their operation. In this article, we will list the top 10 colleges at Delhi University that offer a 3-year BA in English (Hons). In addition to that, we will also learn about the eligibility requirements for the course, tuition fees at these colleges and more. Read further to learn more. 

Table of contents
  • BA English (Hons) Eligibility Criteria
  • DU Colleges for BA English (Hons)
  • BA English (Hons) Courses at Various DU Colleges
  • FAQs Regarding Top Colleges for BA English (H) at Delhi University

BA English (Hons) Eligibility Criteria

Students aspiring to take admission to the BA English (Hons) course at Delhi University are advised to check the eligibility criteria required to get admission to the course. From 2022 onwards, admissions to most DU programmes, including BA English (Hons), are done based on the scores of the Common Universities Entrance Test or CUET. The general eligibility requirements to get admission to the undergraduate English (Hons) programme are mentioned below.

  • Selection: Merit in Class 12
  • Eligibility criteria: A pass in Class 12 with qualifying scores in CUET

DU Colleges for BA English (Hons)

A degree from the prestigious Delhi University stands out in the eyes of employers and improves the chances of bagging a good job for its students. Many DU colleges offer BA English (Hons.) courses under Delhi University. Students who aim to build a career as writers and other English language-related profiles, like teaching (also requires other qualifications like a BEd, UGC NET, State TET), can better their chances of employment by getting a BA English (Hons) degree from a DU college. Some of the best DU colleges for this course are listed below. 

Q:   How much does BA cost in Delhi University?
A:

The total tuition fee for BA and BA (Hons) courses offered by the University of Delhi ranges between INR 540 and INR 1.5 lakh depending on the college a student is seeking or taking admission to. In addition to the affiliated college, BA course fee is also dependent on the specialisation selected by the student for the same. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

In reality, the total fee that a student is required to pay is much higher than 540 Indian Rupees. This is because there are other fee components which are charged by DU colleges which include application fee, development charges, exam fee and other components.

The below table mentions the BA Hons/ BA fee for the top 5 popular DU colleges:

College NameBA (Hons) SpecialisationsFee Range
Hindu CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 52,680 - INR 52,770
Miranda HouseEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 42,480 -  INR 51,240
LSR CollegePhilosophy, History, English +more specialisationsINR 53,640 - INR 83,640
Hansraj CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Economics +more specialisationsINR 540
Gargi CollegeEnglish, Hindi, Political Science +more specialisationsINR 24,160 - INR 49,420

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes, hence, is indicative.

More details on the same must be obtained by the students from the admission office of the DU affiliated college a student is interested to get into.

Q:   What is the fee of Delhi University B.Tech course?
A:

Delhi University fee structure is inclusive of various components, which are one-time chargeable or have to be paid yearly or semester-wise. DU BTech tuition fee amount is INR 4.3 lakh for the complete course duration. Students have to pay the first semester fee or the prescribed admission fees to confirm their seats. It must be noted that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website or sanctioning body. It is subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the fee for three and four years BSc in University of Delhi?
A:

The total tuition fees for BSc courses at Delhi University ranges from INR 540 to INR 2.4 lakh. There are other components included in the fee structure as well. A few of those are hostel fees, caution money (refundable), alumni charges, academic charges, etc. The one-time fee ranges from INR 100 to INR 4,900. While the hostel charges are from INR 66,900 to INR 5.4 lakh. The aforementioned fee details are as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

BA English (Hons) DU Colleges

DU Campus

School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

North Campus

Hindu College, University of Delhi

North Campus

Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi

North Campus

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

North Campus

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi

South Campus

Gargi College, University of Delhi

South Campus

Miranda House, University of Delhi

North Campus

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

North Campus

Ramjas College, University of Delhi

North Campus

Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi

South Campus

BA English (Hons) Courses at Various DU Colleges 

Given below is the detailed information about BA English (Hons) courses offered at the above-mentioned DU colleges.

School of Open Learning, University of Delhi

Aspirants can check the B.A. (Hons.) in English course details offered by the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, below:

BA English (Hons) 

Duration

3 years (Distance/Correspondence)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 1,500

Hindu College, University of Delhi

Aspiring students can go through the B.A. (Hons.) in English course details offered by Hindu College, University of Delhi, in the table below:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 52,680

Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi

Candidates can go through the B.A. (Hons.) in English course details offered by Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, in the table below:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 540

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Aspirants can check the table below to know about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course details offered by Hansraj College, University of Delhi:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 540

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi

Candidates can check the table below to know about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course offered by Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi:

Q:   What is the course fees for two years MCA in Delhi University?
A:

The total tuition fee of MCA at the DU is INR 480. Candidates have to pay the admission/first semester fee after selection to confirm their seats. The course fee structure is inclusive of various components, such as security deposit, hostel fee, etc. The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

Q:   What is the fee for B.Ed at Delhi University?
A:

Candidates wanting to get into DU B.Ed course must meet the CUET-PG criteria and hava a valid score. Once candidates get selected, the fee payment must be done for seat confirmation. University of Delhi B.Ed tuition fee ranges from INR 16,800 to INR 74,000. The total course fee may include other components as well, such as hostel fees, caution money, and more. Candidates shall note that the fee information given here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is however, still subject to revision. Hence, is indicative. 

Q:   What is the fee for MA at DU colleges?
A:

The fee for different MA courses at different DU affiliated colleges ranges between INR 360 and INR 43,730. The variation of this fee range indicates that the fee is cumulative of the fee for different DU affiliated colleges offering MA. The following table, however, mentions the top five colleges of DU and their fee for their MA courses.

College Name

MA Specialisations

Fee Range

LSR College

English, Sanskrit

INR 35,830

Hansraj College

English, Hindi, History, Sanskrit

INR 432

Gargi College

English, Political Science

INR 28,720

BA English (Hons) 

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 53,640

Gargi College, University of Delhi

Aspirants can check the table below to know in detail about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course offered by Gargi College, University of Delhi:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 44,925

Miranda House, University of Delhi

Candidates can find the detailed information about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course offered by Miranda House, University of Delhi, in the table below:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 42,480

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Information about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course offered by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, is provided in the table below:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 37,035

Also Read: BFA Courses Fee Structure

Ramjas College, University of Delhi

Candidates can check the detailed information about the B.A. (Hons.) in English  course offered by Ramjas College, University of Delhi:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 42,468

Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi

Aspirants can go through the detailed information, like fee and duration, about the B.A. (Hons.) in English course offered by Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi:

BA English (Hons)

Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Total Tuition Fees

INR 540

FAQs Regarding Top Colleges for BA English (H) at Delhi University

Q. Which course is best BA or BA English Hons.?

A. BA Hons salary is mostly higher than the BA salary, the reason being that it is a speicalisation course.

Q. Who is eligible to pursue BA English (Hons.) from Delhi University?

A. Delhi University will be enrolling students into Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses on the basis of the CUET Score. In order to be eligible, it is important that a candidate must have appeared for the CUET Exam.

Q. Does DU have an entrance for English Honours?

A. From 2022 onwards, the Delhi University is no more dependent on their own entrance examination. The Delhi University enrolls students on the basis of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and other eligibility critieria. 

Q. Is a good score in CUET sufficient to get admission to Delhi University?

A. In addition to your CUET score, the Delhi University will also consider your academic history, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. 

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