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. 

The college has released the NIRF report 2025. As per the report, 710 UG 3-year students were placed during the 2024 drive. Furthermore, 750 PG 2-year students were placed from the 2024 batch. The median salary offered to UG 3-year and PG 2-year students during Kristu Jayanti University placements 2024 was INR 6.5 LPA nad INR 8.1 LPA, respectively.

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

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science has not specified the minimum aggregate for most of the courses. However, a minimum of Class 12 is required to apply for a UG course. 60% in Class 12 is a decent score and aspirants can apply for the preferred UG course at Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science. 

Kongunadu Arts and Science College not only offers quality education to the students but also provides accommodation facility for the students who cannot commute to the college. The college campus has separate hostel facility for both boys and girl students. Hostel have supervisors available round the clock to maintain the discipline and security in the premises. Students staying at hostel gets to enjoy nutritious meals offered at the hostel mess.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science offer various scholarships to deserving candidates. The scholarships are provided in the form of tuition waivers. Some of the scholarships are:

• Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (state) Scholarship
• Backward Classes department (state) scholarship to BC/ MBC/ DNC Students
• Minority Students Scholarship
• Government of India Scholarship (Central Sector Scholarship Scheme)
• Chief minister's Award to SC/ ST students
• Minority Students Scholarship
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Farmer Scholarship
• Tamil Nadu Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Scholarship (Municipal/ Corporation School Students Scholarship)
• Shanthi Social Services Scholarship

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the SNMV College of Arts and Science is INR 2.24 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College offers Degree courses including 14 UG and 11 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters, Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College has specializations such as M.A. specializations in Public Administration, Ph.D. specializations in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, B.A. specializations in English, Public Administration, M.Sc. specializations in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, B.Sc. specializations in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Food & Nutrition, Physics, Zoology.

Vellalar College For Women is a good institution for M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, MCA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Vellalar College For Women are Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.

Courses offered by Arignar Anna Government Arts College are M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., M.Phil, B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BBA. These courses are in the stream of Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Science, Business & Management Studies. Arignar Anna Government Arts College offers specializations such as B.A. specializations in English, B.Sc. specializations in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College is approximately INR 3150 - INR 144000.

The flagship courses offered at Sree Narayana College, Kannaur are M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, Ph.D., B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BBM/BMS. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Sree Narayana College, Kannaur has a rating of 3.4 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.2, 3, 3.7 and 3.7 as per reviews by students.

St. Thomas College, Pala has been rated 4.2 on Infrastructure parameter. St. Thomas College, Pala 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. St. Thomas College, Pala has also been rated 4.7 for Campuslife.

Arya Bhatta 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.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
B.Agri	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics as compulsory subject from any recognised Board/Council.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty St. Wilfreds P.G. College, Jaipur have rating of 3.75. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore TANCET cutoff for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme for 2024 was 3347 for the General AI quota. Here are some other expected TANCET cut-off marks for 2024: 

• General: 38 - 40
• OBC: 33.25 - 35.5
• SC: 20.5 - 35.5
• ST: 19 - 36

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science offers courses, such as BBA, BCom, MA, MBA, MSc etc., at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the institute also offers doctorate, research and value-added courses. To get admitted to SRCAS, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute.

No, students can not get direct admisison at Jagran Lakecity University. Admission is typically based on a combination of merit (qualifying exam scores) and performance in the JLU Entrance Test (JLUET) or other national-level entrance exams like CLAT, LSAT, or JEE Main for specific programs. Candidates are evaluated based on their performance in the qualifying examination. 

Courses offered by Mar Athanasius College are M.Sc., M.A., M.Com, Ph.D., B.A., B.Com, B.Sc.. These courses are in the stream of Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce. Mar Athanasius College offers specializations such as M.Sc. specializations in Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Statistics, Ph.D. specializations in Physics, Chemistry, B.A. specializations in Hindi, English, B.Sc. specializations in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology.

DU admission is open. Admission in Delhi University is based on CUET-UG & CUET-PG scores. Below are the upcoming events for DU admission:

• University of Delhi (DU) has released the admission cutoff for 5-yr integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB courses through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores.
• The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
• DU CSAS-PG 2025 Spot Round 3 allocations have been released for admission to various PG courses based on the CUET-PG 2025 scores, and the last date for fee payment is Aug 20, 2025.

Parul University is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. As per the NIRF 2025 ranking, the university has ranked 41 in the Pharmacy category. It has been ranked 50 by the India Today 2025 in the BCA category.

Mumbai University admission to various courses is based on merit or entrance exam. Mumbai University admission process is conducted through an online application. Candidates can refer to the steps below to fill out the Mumbai University application form:

• Visit the official website of MU
• Fill MU pre-enrolment form
• Fill out the application form of MU affiliated colleges
• Wait for the release of MU merit lists which are published on the official websites of the affiliated colleges

Candidates must wait for the Mumbai University cutoff after submitting their application for admission. Those who make the university's merit list must report to the college for document verification and counselling.

Jamia Millia Islamia is an excellent choice with the State Public University being most well-known for its liberal and scholarly atmosphere with the university producing many well-known alumni and free thinkers such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kabir Khan, Mouni Roy, Arfa Khanum Sherwani, Barkha Dutt, and many more.

The liberal atmosphere of JMI Delhi extends to its faculty and courses with the university having a curriculum design with the latest breakthroughs and changes in mind.

Further the university has approvals from a number of national bodies such as the AICTE, BCI, CoA, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, INC, NCTE, National Medical Commission, PCI, and Rehabilitation Council of 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.

According to the University of Madras NIRF report, 483 PG 2 year students were placed in 2024 with a median package of INR 4.2 LPA. In PG 3 year program, 7 students got placements with a median salary of INR 4.80 LPA.

University of Hyderabad is a government university. It is located in Telangana and is a member of AIU. The university is famous for its Engineering programmes and was founded in 1974. It has signed MoUs with several national and international universities for global exposure to students.