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. 

For admission to Raffles University. The below documents are required at the time of registration/admission: 

• Copy of Letter of Registration
• Migration Certificate
• Attested Copy of Class 10th, Class 12th, & Graduation mark sheet
• Character Certificate
• Date of Birth proof
• GAP Certificate
• Equivalence Certificate ( In case of a candidate outside India)
• Adhaar Copy
• Passport size photo
• Other relevant certifiicate

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

K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. The university also accepts CUET UG or CUET PG scores as per respective courses. Students can check the list of course eligibility from the table presented below:

Course Name	Eligibility
BA	Class 12
MA	Graduation with a 55% aggregate in any stream
Certificate	Class 12 or equivalent
PG Diploma	Graduate in any stream
UG Diploma	Class 12 or equivalent

Shekhawati Group of Institutions has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category such as SC, ST and Non creamy layer OBC and Non creamy layer MBC, PWD category only for relaxation in minimum academic qualification) in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc.	The candidate should have passed Graduation with mentioned Marks in concerned Subject.
M.A.	Students who have passed 10+2+3 (Any Stream) with mentioned aggregate at UG level or 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level
M.Com	Candidate with 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level is also eligible to apply.
B.A.	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in BA
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in B.Com
B.Sc.	The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 01.01.2023
UG Diploma	Students must have passed Senior Secondary with mandatory Subject OR as per Coordinator AHDP, RAJUVAS Bikaner.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university.
BNYS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Shoolini University has its position among India top higher education institutions securing 3rd rank in India & maintaining its place in Top 500 globally in the Times Higher Education & World University Rankings 2026. University also achieved 135 global rank in Research Quality highlighting its growing strength in research & innovation. 

UPES - Experience Centre faculty are PhD, degree, and Diploma holders. The centre also arranges guest lectures, student and faculty exchange programmes. UPES - Experience Centre also arranges conferences and various seminars for students and teachers. UPES - Experience Centre has experienced and professional faculty members. 

CGC University admission 2025 is both merit and entrance-based. The applications at CGC University are conducted in both online and offline modes. Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission at CGC University, below:

• Valid Mobile no. and Email ID
• Class 10 and Class 12 pass certificates
• Leaving certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photo
• Signature

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

The lovely professional University admission office releases the cutoff list of the performance of the candidate in the relevant exam. Here are many exams and their related cutoff information:

CAT 2024 = last week of December the result is out 

XAT 2025 = The exam will be held on January 5, 2024

You can visit the Shiksha website to get more details.

For admission to the BCA program of KL College of Science and Humanities,KL University, candidates should appear for the KLAT-Koneru Lakshmaiah Admission Test. The examination tests their aptitude knowledge and requirements for the course.Besides,the candidate is supposed to have class 12 with an aggregate a percentage as specified by the college. The selection for admissions is based on performance in the KLAT, and it may also personal interview conducted by the institute for finalizing admission.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

DIT is not a Tier 1 university. It is generally considered a Tier 2 private university. Tier 1 universities are IITs, IIITs, and others. The university is ranked at 83rd position under the Pharmacy category by the NIRF 2025. DIT university has also been ranked at the 21st position by the Week for the year 2025 for B.Arch. 

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.

Placements at UEM Jaipur are good. The key placement highlights are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025
Highest package	INR 22.6 LPA
Highest package	INR 72 LPA (2024)
Average package	INR 6 LPA
UG Engineering median package	INR 4.25 LPA
PG Engineering median package	INR 10.5 LPA
PG Management median package	INR 6.5 LPA

Admission to Dr Subhash University can be a bit difficult. The minimum requirement of marks for the open category is 45% of the aggregate score, and for the reserved candidates, it extends to 40% of the total score. The candidates must have a combination of Physics, Maths, and Chemistry/ Computer (Engineering) or Physics-Biology and Maths-Chemistry (Pharmacy) for admission to Dr. Subhash University Junagadh Degree courses. Students who want to apply to MCA courses would require Business Maths, or Statistics in HSC. You also need to score a minimum of 54 marks out of 120 in the GUJCET exam. Some of the courses also require CMAT scores.

SAGE University, Indore admissions are based on merit in the last qualifying examination or entrance examination conducted by the university. SAGE University offers a range of UG, PG, and doctoral courses in a full-time mode. Some of the popular courses offered at the university are BTech, BSc, MBA, BBA, and MSc. SAGE University, Indore admission process for all the courses is the same. 

Quantum University Hostel fee For Male is INR 80 k to INR 1.04 lakh

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

Quantum University Hostel Fee For Female

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

 

Yes! The criteria to get into Dev Bhoomi is that the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent in any stream from a recognised educational board with a minimum aggregate score of 45% marks with Maths/Bio/ physics as a prime subject, so in that case 70% aggregate in boards is a good grade to get into the institution with a variety of course choices such as BBA/ MBA/ BCA/ MCA  and so on. So here's nothing to get worried about. There are also Scholarships arranged for students above got 70% aggregate, so it's a good choice to get connected to the institution and get forward with course structure. Applicant may visit the campus site dbuu.ac.in for more details . 

 

Sai University is famous for its MBA & BTech courses. MBA is offered at the pG level for 2 years in specialisations like Finance, Marketing, etc. BTech is offered at the UG level for the duration of 4 years.

Yes, Graphic Era University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Dehradun. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Uttaranchal University is recognised by UGC, as well as by various statutory bodies at both the state and national levels. It is accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC. It offers various UG and PG level programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Applied and Life Science, etc. The flagship courses are BTech and MBA. Uttaranchal University Dehradun has global recognition as it is included in the QS World University Rankings like Asia 2026, QS Sustainability Rankings, and THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings in 2025. It also secured the NIRF rank of 75 in Pharmacy category in the year 2025. Overall it is a good university in terms of rankings, faculty, placements, etc.

Kristu Jayanti University, a recently granted deemed to be university is an excellent choice for students who are not only looking for courses but accreditations and certifications alongside them flagship BCom and MBA paving the path for:

ACCA, CMA, CPA,  and SAP certifications in the different BCom specialisations

While MBA International Finance allows students exemptions in 9 out of 13 papers for ACCA Qualification (UK) greatly easing the long and arduous process. 

Shyam Lal College Delhi is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with 'B+' Grade and is affiliated to Delhi University. The College is ranked at 68th position as per NIRF rankings 2023. 

Last year, the institute ranked 77th in the Colleges category. This year, Shyam Lal College climbed 9 ranks to rank '68' in the NIRF ranking.

Shyam Lal College ranks high amongst several prestigious institutes through various ranking agencies because of its top-notch academic offerings, eminent professors, and cutting-edge infrastructure. The faculty of Shyam Lal College consists of distinguished academics and researchers, and the institute has a proven track record of doing top-notch research.