Best Literature Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

No, there is no age limit to pursue Literature course. You can apply for these courses at any age. Some colleges can have a minimum age limit which most people would satisfy if they have completed schoolings at the right age. Neither colleges nor entrance exam conducting bodies have any age limit criteria. Some colleges, especially some private colleges may have maximum age limit. So, please check the eligibility criteria for before proceeding with the application process for the course.

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

Identify all the topics that you need to focus on. Make a strategic plan to cover those topics. Revise the topics that you find more difficult. Go through the mock tests. Go through the previous year's question, and find out the important topics. Try to understand the pattern of the paper.

Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted.

This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India. 

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

There are some colleges that offer good plaement opportunities to the students of Literature courses. Some of these are as follows:

Literature Courses Colleges	Average Fees (in INR)
Delhi University (DU)	15.5 LPA
University of Mumbai [MU]	15 LPA
Manipal Center for European Studies, MAHE	11.68 LPA
Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru	11.68 LPA
Jadavpur University	8 - 10 LPA
NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology	9.24 LPA
Calcutta University	9.2 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia	8.66 LPA
Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College	7.8 LPA
Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce Kochi	4.7 - 7.35 LPA
Kristu Jayanti College	6.41 - 7.13 LPA
University of Hyderabad	6.75 LPA

There are many colleges that offer Literature courses with an affordable fee structure. Some of them are as follows:

Literature Courses Colleges	Average Fees (in INR)
National Sanskrit University	350
Ganesh Dutt College, Lalit Narayan Mithila University	396
Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi	540
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University	1 K
Vellalar College For Women	1.63 K - 2.1 K
Jadavpur University	1.8 K
Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University	2 K
The American College	2.14 K
Calcutta University	2.4 K
Visva Bharati University	2.4 K
Central University of Gujarat	2.4 K
Central University of Jammu	2.5 K - 4.5 K

Most of the IT examinations which are conducted for courses such as BCA have similar syllabus and consists of the following subjects such as:

• Quantitative Techniques: The questions on this topic comes from topics such as Geometry, Average, Profit and Loss, Quadratic Equation, Trigonometry etc.
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning: This unit consists of topics such as Codes, Statements and conclusions, Blood Relations and Series etc.
• General Awareness and Computer Fundamentals: It consists questions from general knowledge and tests candidates existing knowledge on the topics studied in Senior Secondary level in Computer Science

Students abiding at Periyar University hostels are certainly at an advantage when it comes to hostel facilities. The foundations for the Adhiyaman Men's Hostel and Periyar Maniyammai Women's Hostel were laid in 2007. The hostels are secured by the wardens as well as deputy wardens and mess facility is available to the students. For girl students, a second hostel, the New Women's Hostel, has been completed in 2019.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Delhi provides programmes including MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, Certificate, D.Ed, UG Diploma in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Design, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Teaching & Education, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, International Business, Retail, Import & Export, Pre Primary Teacher Training (PPTT).

The seats availability for offered courses at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Bangalore goes up to 10750. Courses offerred by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Bangalore are approved by eminent Government bodies such as DEB-UGC.

The fees range for courses offerred by the SCDL Kolkata - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is around INR 3000 - INR 50000.

SCDL Thane - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is a good institution for MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, Certificate, UG Diploma, D.Ed courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at SCDL Thane - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning are Human Resources, International Business, IT & Systems, Retail, Import & Export, Finance, Pre Primary Teacher Training (PPTT).

The fees range for courses offerred by the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Nashik is around INR 3000 - INR 30000.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Gurgaon offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include 3D Logic, Grid Inddia Power Cable Pvt Ltd, Rks Agrotech Limited, Winways Chemtech, 3Kits, Samsung R And D Institute India Noida, Edubuddy, Emxcel Travel Solutions, Eprofess, Explara.