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What is the list of colleges in the North Campus of DU?
North Campus is home to DU's best colleges. North Campus colleges rank first in terms of infrastructure, studies, faculty, location, proximity to the metro, and a variety of other factors.
Below is the list of colleges at North Campus DU:
| St. Stephen’s College | Ramjas College |
| SRCC | Kirorimal College |
| Miranda House | Hansraj College |
| SGTB Khalsa | Daulat Ram College |
| Hindu College | Delhi School of Journalism |
This list excludes postgraduate institutions such as FMS and DSE (Delhi School of Economics). Also, it should be noted that Satyawati University is located in North Delhi (Ashok Vihar), but it is an off-campus college and Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce is located in Pitampura, approximately 30 minutes from North Campus.
How do I convert SGPA to percentage under the new CBCS rules at DU?
There has been considerable confusion in Delhi University's grading system for a long time. The university proposed multiple adjustments before a proper method was finally implemented and made public. The SGPA calculator is used in the educational field to translate SGPA to percentage. The calculations are based on the student's overall performance on the corresponding semester exam in general courses.
To convert SGPA into a percentage, the following steps are being followed by the students:
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The SGPA for each semester should be determined first.
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Adding the semester-by-semester averages once you get them.
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Subtracting the number of semesters you have taught from the total of the SGPAs.
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Finally, calculate your SGPA by multiplying it by 10, then take 7.5 out of the result.
The CBCS System used at DU is Relative Grading rather than Absolute Grading.
How is Swami Shraddhanand College of DU?
Swami Shraddhanand College is located on North Campus. Because of its location and management, it cannot be compared to any other DU college.
However, when you consider the foundation of a college, namely education and extracurricular activities, in terms of education, SSNC's History Department ranks among the top ten in Delhi University for some specific courses, along with the courses like Microbiology, Life Science, Botany, and Geography, SSNC. Aside from that, there is the well-known Cricket team, which has been a champion for the past decade or so.
How do I prepare for the MA in English program at Delhi University entrance exam?
It’s not too late to prepare for the entrance exam MA in English program at Delhi University even in the 3 years of your bachelor's. Just be regular at it and keep some important points in mind.
Be well versed in your BA course- Read your text thoroughly and in various aspects. Read diverse critical essays on each text to attain a multiplicity of perspectives. In case you are graduating from a different subject, refer to the BA(Hons.) DU syllabus.
Read History of English literature- Knowing the roots is a basic step. To get an idea of the basic chronology and ages refer to these books:
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A short history of English literature by Sir Ifor Evans.
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A brief history of English literature by Peck & Coyle.
Indian Literature in English- To get enough knowledge of the same refers to these books:
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A concise history of Indian literature in English by Arvind Mehrotra.
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Indian writing in English (4th edition) by K.R. Srinivasa.
Gain enough knowledge of literary theory & criticism- For this read:
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Beginning theory by Peter Barry
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Literary theory by Terry Eagleton
Update yourself with award-winning authors- This is not difficult if you read beyond your syllabus. Some of the awards to keep track of are:
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The Nobel prize
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The booker prize
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Sahitya Akademi Award
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Gyaanpith (for Indian regional literature translated into English)
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Pulitzer Prize
Apart from these strategies, I suggest becoming an avid reader and reading beyond your syllabus, and also practicing writing book reviews. All this will help you make a way for the DU English Literature program.
Which colleges in DU offer BCom Hons without math?
Every college at Delhi University offers B.Com (Hons) without including math in your best four, despite the fact that math should be a subject in your 12th grade.
It is to take into account that to be admitted to an undergraduate course that requires a specific subject or a group of subjects, candidates must have passed the subject/each of the subjects individually.
What is the scope of English Hons from DU?
If you want to do English Hons at DU, you should have a good XII grade point average. If you have a talent for it, an interest in it, and have been successful at it, please go ahead and hone your knowledge of Literature. In terms of scope, after Hons with good division, you have a lot of options.
You could try your hand at publishing and work for companies like Oxford, Tata McGraw Hill Elsevier, Sage, and others. You could work in editing or marketing and have the opportunity to meet authors and develop marketing skills for book sales. After completing Hons, you may pursue a career in journalism or mass communication. You can also pursue a Masters in Public Relations, and a plethora of opportunities will open up to you once you complete the Hons course. You can earn a master's degree in a related field and sit for the civil service exam. You can also join MNCs if you develop other skills for the relevant assignment. Remember that it is a difficult course, but it is well worth it.
What are DU college timings?
Delhi University has many colleges, and each college has its own schedule, but some of the things are consistent. It also depends on whether you were admitted to a morning or evening college.
The timings of morning colleges are - 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00 AM
They usually end at - 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 PM.
It entirely depends on the scheduled college timing of each course. Some practical classes go on till 5 in the evening, as well. Timing is longer in colleges that only offer morning classes and do not offer evening classes.
Evening college classes begin at 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, or 2:00 PM till 7.30 - 40 PM in the evening.
However, Saturday is unpredictable as few semesters conduct classes on Saturdays, as well and in some semesters, there are no classes on Saturdays.
Are DU college fees really cheap?
There would have been no disagreement if it was stated that "excluding 1 college" DU's fee is considerably less after scrolling through the majority of the answers. On average, the North Campus colleges charge annual fees between 14 and 19 thousand a month, with the exception of St. Stephen's, which charges between 40 and 50 thousand a month. In contrast, this charge is considered too expensive for a college that is 90% or more government-funded. While a hostel student at Hindu or Miranda will need to budget 60–70k per year, attending Stephen's would cost you an astounding INR 1.4–1.6 lakhs per year (Note: it is called a residence, not a hostel in Stephen's).
This overpriced fee is exploitation, but once a student is enrolled in this college, they will actually understand the distinction between a residence and a hostel. However, the cost, which is practically online with a private college, is definitely unexpected.
The main cause of this is because the college only admits 300–400 students per academic year, totalling 1.2k students throughout all years and courses, hence the UGC funding to the college is proportionately lower. One can understand the kind of contrast it shows, both in fee collecting and the caliber of students, compared to other colleges with a crowd of 5–6k students.
How are the placements in Delhi university?
The placements at Delhi University have a dark side that nobody tells you about. This is because you can experience it only if you yourself are in one of the mediocre colleges of DU.
For the best colleges in North and South Campus or Off Campus (SRCC, KMC, Miranda, Hindu, Venky, SBSC, Gargi, LSR, SSCBS, KVM), placements are not a big deal. This is because they will get you into big MNCs with high packages. Your performance in the interview is also significant.
But here is the dark side. If your college is mediocre and not among the top colleges of DU you will get placements in MNCs but for trivial positions like Customer Service Executives, Process Associates, or Airlines with Cabin Crew. The packages here are as low as 1.5-3.5 LPA.
So it all really depends on which college you are in.
Delhi University Vs Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Which one is better? Also comparing the standards of the crowd in these Universities.
It’s normal for you to get confused between DU and IPU. Both are well-reputed universities with high cutoffs. Choosing one of them can be made easy if you go through these differences:
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Colleges: DU colleges are famous for their high cutoffs. If you have scored 97 and above you will surely get admission to an A-grade college. But anything below 97 (even a 95) will send you to a B-grade college. So it’s better to study in an A-grade college at IPU than in a B-grade college of DU.
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Admission criteria: At DU, admissions are based on board exams, whereas at IPU you will have to give a CET (Common Entrance Test).
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Internships: All the universities recommend internships but IPU has made it compulsory. These internships not only build your CV but might also give you full-time jobs.
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Freelancing: At IPU most students prefer freelancing or part-time jobs to support their profession. The classes end early around 1 pm. Whereas in DU the timings of the classes vary a lot due to which you cannot spare time for freelancing much.
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Fees: Pursuing a professional course at IPU will cost you more than that at DU. This is because of its excellent infrastructure and facilities.
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Specialisation: DU is well known for its theoretical subjects like English, History, and Geography. Whereas IPU specializes in vocational courses like B. Tech, Journalism and Mass Communication, BBA, BCA, and MBA.
These points stand to prove that IPU is a better option if you are pursuing a professional course.
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