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. 

Combined intake across all courses at L.B.S.M. College is up to 2400. L.B.S.M. College offers Degree courses including 19 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

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

Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses including 15 UG and 5 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya has specializations such as Ph.D. specializations in Hindi, Home Science, UG Diploma specializations in English.

Yes, admissions to Raffles University are entrance-based. The university conducts its own situation test, results in which are considered for admission. Additionally, a personal interview round is also conducted at the university and clearing this is mandatory. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for applying for admission.

Bangabasi Morning College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.A. (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Com (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with some compulsory subjects including Accountancy, Business Studies, Maths/optional subject, and/ or Economics.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

The flagship courses offered at T.P.S. College are M.Sc., M.A., B.A. (Hons), B.A., B.Sc. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, T.P.S. College has a rating of 4.3 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.2, 4.3, 4.7 and 4.3 as per reviews by students.

Gaya College has been rated 3.1 on Infrastructure parameter. Gaya College offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Gaya College has also been rated 3.4 for Campuslife.

Bidhan Chandra College has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Bidhan Chandra College offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Bidhan Chandra College has also been rated 4.2 for Campuslife.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Sivanath Sastri College is approximately INR 19710 - INR 21930.

Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College for Girls offers Degree courses including 18 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College for Girls has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Botany, Statistics, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, Zoology, Food & Nutrition, Mathematics.

Bangabasi College provides programmes including B.A, B.A. (Hons), B.Voc, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Hons.) in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Hospitality & Travel, Science, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Physiology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, Physics, English.

The flagship courses offered at Serampore Girls' College are B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Serampore Girls' College has a rating of 3.3 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.5, 2.5, 4 and 2.5 as per reviews by students.

The flagship courses offered at Mankar College are M.A., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Com, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Mankar College has a rating of 4.5 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.5, 3.6, 5 and 4.5 as per reviews by students.

Ganesh Dutt College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A. (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
M.A.	Candidate must have completed graduation from recognised university.
M.Com	Candidate must have completed graduation from recognised university.
M.Sc.	Candidate must have completed graduation from recognised university.
B.Com (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with some compulsory subjects including Accountancy, Business Studies, Maths/optional subject, and/ or Economics.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board/ council.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.

K.K.M. College, SKMU has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidate must have passed class 12th in the concerned subject and have secured mentioned marks from Jharkhand Intermediate Academic Council or an examination accepted as equivalent are eligible to apply.
B.A. (Hons)	Candidate must have passed class 12th in the concerned subject and have secured mentioned marks from Jharkhand Intermediate Academic Council or an examination accepted as equivalent are eligible to apply.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed class 12th in the concerned subject and have secured mentioned marks from Jharkhand Intermediate Academic Council or an examination accepted as equivalent are eligible to apply.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognised University/Institute.
B.Lib.Sc.	Candidate must have passed Graduation with not less than the mentioned marks from any recognised university and secured a good percentile in common admission test held by first semester of B. Lib & Info. Sc. Course provided their name appear in the merit list prepared after interview.

B.N. College, Dhubri has been rated 3.8 on Infrastructure parameter. B.N. College, Dhubri offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. B.N. College, Dhubri has also been rated 4.5 for Campuslife.

Mahalakshmi College of Arts and Science has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Mahalakshmi College of Arts and Science offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Mahalakshmi College of Arts and Science has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Nalbari College has been rated 3.6 on Infrastructure parameter. Nalbari College offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students. Nalbari College has also been rated 3.4 for Campuslife.