The inclination towards the English language has shown a considerable hike in the past few years. This year, DU received 93,000 applications for English Honours, the highest in any course. The curriculum involves a three-year syllabus covering both English literature and language. To study English at an undergraduate level in DU, a student must have studied it during Class 11-12. A deduction of 2.5% is made in certain colleges if the student has not opted for the Elective level in 11th and 12th. Here is the ranking for Top 10 Delhi University colleges offering English Hons Course.
Top Delhi University Colleges for BA in English Hons:
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women
- St. Stephen's College
- Miranda House
- Hansraj College
- Jesus and Mary College
- Hindu College
- Kamala Nehru College
- Gargi College
- Kirori Mal College
- Indraprastha College for Women
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR)
LSR is a women’s only educational institution located in the Lajpat Nagar locality of South Campus. It is a leading Arts college providing premiere education clubbed with modern infrastructural facilities and experienced faculty.
LSR First Cut-off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
98.25 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
97.50 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
97 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
97.50 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
92 |
2. St. Stephen’s College
Among the pioneer colleges of the Delhi University, St. Stephen’s is a Christian minority college located in North Campus. It has established itself as one of the best colleges in the country, which is evident through its soaring cut-offs and highly successful alumni.
St. Stephen's College First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Humanities % |
Commerce % |
Science % |
Additional Criteria |
General |
97.5 |
99 |
98 |
90 Core |
85 Elective |
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SC |
95.75 |
97 |
96 |
88 Core |
83 Elective |
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ST |
94.5 |
96 |
95 |
88 Core |
83 Elective |
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COTH |
94.5 |
96 |
95 |
88 Core |
83 Elective |
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CNI |
88.5 |
90 |
89 |
84 Core |
79 Elective |
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CNID |
88.5 |
90 |
89 |
84 Core |
79 Elective |
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CST |
92.5 |
94 |
93 |
89 Core |
84 Elective |
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CPWD |
82.5 |
84 |
83 |
80 Core |
75 Elective |
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PWD |
94.5 |
96 |
95 |
87 Core |
82 Elective |
3. Miranda House
A girls college, Miranda House is located at the North Campus. It is well known for its red brick building and has played host to many film shootings. A leading arts college, Miranda ranks high on every DU aspirant’s list.
Miranda House College First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
97.5 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
95 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
95 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
96 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
95 |
4. Hansraj College
Initially started as a men’s only institution, Hansraj is now a co-ed institution and is located on North Campus. It is one of the leading colleges in streams of Arts, Commerce, and Science, attracting students from across the country. It also provides hostel accommodation for its students.
Hans Raj College First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
97 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
92 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
91 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
95 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
94 |
5. Jesus and Mary College (JMC)
Located in the Chanakyapuri locality of South Campus, JMC is a leading women’s only educational institution. It is a Christian minority college by nature. It provides premier education in the liberal arts stream, with the help of incredibly efficient and experienced faculty.
JMC First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Science & Humanities % |
Commerce % |
Additional Criteria |
General |
95.25 |
97.75 |
95% Core 85% Elective |
6. Hindu College
One of the oldest colleges in the Delhi University, Hindu College is situated in the heart of north campus. Apart from its academics, it is home to some of the best extracurricular societies and alma mater to some leading personalities of the country.
Hindu College First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
97.75 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
94 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
94.75 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
96.25 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
94.75 |
7. Kamala Nehru College (KNC)
KNC is located in the August Kranti Marg of South Campus. It is a girls college offering courses in the arts and commerce streams. Kamala Nehru College is known for its holistic approach to education and its teaching pattern.
KNC First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
97 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
95 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
95 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
95 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
94 |
8. Gargi College
Gargi is a women’s only higher education institute, located at the Siri Fort Road in South Campus. It is has a current student body of 3800. It is known for its strong academic orientation alongside modern infrastructural facilities.
Gargi College First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
96.5 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
92 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
90 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
93 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
85 |
9. Kirori Mal College (KMC)
KMC is one of the largest and oldest colleges of DU and is located on North Campus. Well known across the country for having been alma mater to its alumnus Amitabh Bachchan. KMC also prides itself on its extracurricular societies, which are considered to be placed highly in the varsity circuit.
KMC First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
96.5 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
92 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
92 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
94 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
92 |
10. Indraprastha College for Women (IP College)
IP College or IPCW is another women’s institution located near North Campus. It is known for its typical Anglo-Indian architecture, modern infrastructural facilities alongside rigorous academically oriented programmes.
IP College for Women First Cut-Off 2022:
Category |
Percentage % |
General |
97 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
93 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
93 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
95 |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
93 |
Perceptual Rankings Only
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