AN AVERAGE NEXT-DOOR INDIAN COLLEGE

They follow the UGC guidelines and prepare syllabus accordingly. In my course I have found all relevant topics and subjects being taught to us. And not just that we are also encouraged for supplementary readings to know more than just required to pass exams. Also the curriculum helps us to prepare for future endeavors like CUET-PG, NET exam, etc.

There are internship drives for students. however, not for my courses or any course in humanities and applied sciences. However, there are opportunities for BBA, BTECH students. Well-known companies like Capgemini, Microsoft, etc. have hired interns from here. Besides most companies are from delhi NCR region where students land internships.

As my course B.A. English Hons. is a non-technical one, placements are generally not there for such courses. But still, last year some of my seniors do got placed in some private companies through campus placement drives itself. Besides, placement opportunities are here at GLA.

GLA University's B.A. English Hons. is a 3 year course with an optional 4th year if you want to do the B.A. English Hons./by research. Since I opt for the former 3 year course, for 1st year, I paid Rs 47000 (Rs.35000-tution fee; Rs.6000-exam fee; Rs.5000-security fee; alumni fee-Rs.1000). For 2nd Year I paid, Rs.43000 (Rs.37000-tution fee; Rs.6000-exam fee). For 3rd year I paid Rs.45000 (Rs.39000-tution fee; Rs.6000-exam fee).

Campus life is nice at GLA University, Mathura. There are various student clubs, multiple events and competitions. Thus, students do have a stage to showcase talent and hobbies, besides academics. I was a part of college's media club and also went on becoming the President of the club in my final year and the experience was indeed very great. We had so much to learn. Clubs are active and students do have their creative freedom. Spaces are provided for meetings discussions and events. There are big auditoriums, conference halls, seminar halls, etc. to support this.

Hostels are clean and good. They are quite affordable. However, there are strict regarding outings. You need permissions from wardens for leave and outings on working days. However, facilities like gym, mess, shops, canteens, etc. are all available. Safety concerns are major here. Mess food is good and have a wide variety. There are portals and platforms for complaints and issues you face during your stay.

I came to GLA University as my last resort. When I couldn't get into Delhi University I had no choice left. But I ended up taking admission here because when I looked at the faculty members and syllabus here I thought this isn't bad. Although the competition level and the studies are not as good as top tier institutes like DU, BHU, JNU, etc but they are not worst or bad. The admission process is pretty simple and direct. You can register online, give the GLAET entrance test and then pay your fee, do the document verification and simply join in.

The faculty to student ratio is quite great. GLA has one of the biggest Department for english with over 50+ faculty members. The professors are well qualified and highly intellectual. Most of them hail from revered institutes. There are teachers for all specializations and courses. They are easy to talk to and supportive. Our HOD, Dr. Ramananjey Kumar Upadhyay is also an inspiring teacher making sure we students get as many opportunities as we can.

Since, I was a hosteller. Nightlife was nothing but a few strolls around the lawn. The girls hostel doors were closed by 7 p.m. and we cannot wander around college campus after that. Outings for girls were only on Saturdays and Sundays and other holidays. Safety concerns for hostellers are quite strict, especially for girls hostellers. However, for boys there is a much relaxed system. They have daily outings and there curfew extends till 8 p.m.