Hindu College: Courses, Admission 2024, Rankings, Fees, Placements

Hindu College admission to all the BSc (Hons) and BSc programmes is entrance-based. The college started accepting CUET UG exam for admission to these courses from 2022 onward but, none of the Hindu College BSc cutoff scores were released publicly for the last year. However, candidates can refer to the cutoff that was accepted by Hindu College before 2022 basis Class 12 scores to get an idea on what to aim at:

BSc Courses	Hindu College Last Round percentage (General-All India) 2019	Hindu College Last Round percentage (General-All India) 2020	Hindu College Last Round percentage (General-All India) 2021
(Hons.) in Physics	98.33	99	99.66
(Hons.) in Mathematics	97.75	97.75	99
(Hons.) in Statistics	97.62	98.5	99.5
(Hons.) in Chemistry	97.33	97	99
(Hons.) in Zoology	95.66	96.33	97.66
Physical Science with Chemistry	95.33	95	96.66
Physical Science with Electronics	94.33	NA	NA
(Hons.) in Botany	95.66	96	97

Out of the three colleges, Hansraj College has the best ROI (Return on Investement) for pursuing BSc. This is because the BSc fee at Hansraj College, DU is INR 540 only. On the other hand, the median salary offered to BSc graduates of Hansraj College is INR 7,00,000 per annum. For Hindu College, the BSc course fee ranges between INR 61,40 and INR 82,200 and the median salary is INR 7,90,000 per annum. For Daulat Ram College, the BSc fee ranges between INR 99,600 - INR 1,10,000, while the median salary for the same is INR 5,50,000 per annum.

The accepted entrance exam for admission to BCom (Hons), Hindu College, is CUET. CUET is typically conducted in the month of May. It is conducted in online (CBT) mode, once each year. In 2024, the exam was conducted over a testing period of 15 days, starting May 15, 2024. The result for the same is expected to be announced by the end of June. The registrations for the exam started in February and continued till April 2024.

There is a plethora of career opportuinities available for BCom (Hons) graduates of Hindu College. The placement cell of Hindu College provides employment opportunities to BCom (Hons) graduates. Someone who wants to enter the corporate sector can apply for a job, either through the college placement cell or directly at the recruting company. Some of the recruiters at the recent placement drive of Hindu College for BCom (Hons) graduates included KPMG, EY, Deloitte, etc. BCom (Hons) graduates can also build a career in the field of education, as educators and teachers. They can also pursue professional courses like CA, CS or MBA. The BCom (Hons) curriculum at Hindu College also prepares students for the business challenges that they may face during an entrepreneurial venture.

CUET result 2025 will be declared tentatively in last week of July 2025. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download their CUET scorecard online when released. The link to download the CUET scorecard will be available at CUET results 2025. Candidates will be required to enter the login credentials to view the CUET 2025 scorecard online. CUET scores are used for admission to various universities/colleges that candidates has applied for while filling the application form. Candidates must download and take the print of the CUET 2025 results when released.

Yes, National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CUET 2025 exam date anytime soon at nta.ac.in. It is expected that CUET UG 2025 exam will be held in May/June. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots each day. The number of CUET exam slots will depend upon the number of candidates registered for the exam.

CUET 2025 registrations will commence at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET for admission to UG courses of Central, State, Private or Deemed universities must fill the online application form to appear for the CUET 2025 exam. Only registered candidates will be able to appear for the exam as per the schedule. 

The Hindu College BA Programme is offered in four subject combinations. These combinations are listed below:

• BA (History+Political Science)
• BA (Economics+English)
• BA (Sanskrit+Poitical Science)
• BA (Hindi+Philosophy)

The course fees for these courses is INR 80,610. This amount does not include the application and the hostel fees. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website of the college/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Candidates seeking admission to BCom (Hons) at Hindu College must have completed their Class 12 with the following subject conditions:

• Combination 1: Any one language from List A along with one among Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR
• Combination 2: Any one Language from List A along with one among Accountancy/ Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1

Final merit is subject to the scores obtained by the students in their CUET exam.  

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here are the key highlights:

* Faculty: The faculty members are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. They are available to assist students throughout their course.
* Course Curriculum: The course curriculum is relevant, job-oriented, and covers a wide range of topics. It prepares students for careers in academia, research, and industry.
* Placements: Placements are good, with an average package of around INR10.40 LPA. Many students get internships with leading companies, and some receive job offers from prestigious organizations.
* Research Opportunities: The college provides research opportunities, and many students participate in research projects and papers.
* Infrastructure: The college has good infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories, a central library, and modern classrooms.
* Hostels: The hostel facilities are satisfactory, although seating capacity is limited.
* Festivals and Events: The college hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, providing a lively campus culture.
* Scholarships: The college offers scholarships to deserving students, recognizing their achievements and potential.
* Student Life: Student life at Hindu College is vibrant, with many student societies, clubs, and associations offering diverse interests and hobbies.

Overall, Hindu College appears to be a good option for M.Sc. students seeking a well-rounded education, research opportunities, and career prospects. While there are areas for improvement, the college seems to strike a balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and personal growth.

Hindu College is one of the most prestigious colleges affiliated with Delhi University. Ranked 2 in ‘College’ category by NIRF 2023, this DU College is definitely one of the best educational institutes to offer undergraduate courses in the country. Known for its UG Science courses, the students shortlisted up until 2021 in this institute for the BSc and BSc (Hons) courses had a closing cutoff of 97 per cent in Class 12 which shows how competitive the crows studying here is. Starting 2022, the college has started accepting admissions on the basis of CUET scores followed by its Common Seat Allocation System.

In addition to the facts mentioned above, some of the Science pass out students of Hindu College have mentioned the following statements in their verified students' reviews on Shiksha:

• Our college does not provide many placements for B.Sc students because it is a scientific subject. Many students go for their higher studies. Some students get government jobs. The placement rate is high in courses like commerce, economics, statistics, etc.
• Faculty members are very helpful and excellent in their fields
• Our college has excellent facilities. Hindu College is Delhi University's most valuable college, and it ranks first among all Delhi University colleges.
• Teachers and other staff members are very helpful and talented. They are highly qualified. They have Ph.D.s from different institutes and universities around the world. 

On the basis of the facts presented and quotations of students from verified students' reviews, it can be considered that Hindu College is a decent option for Science education. Read more reviews on Hindu College BSc courses here. 

All these colleges under the University of Delhi, namely Hindu, Hans Raj and LSR are considered to be the top colleges for Arts, Science and Commerce education. The following table contains a fee range and median salary comparison of Hans Raj College with other top colleges of DU offering BA & BA (Hons) courses:

College Name	BA & BA (Hons) Fee Range	BA & BA (Hons) Median Salary
Hans Raj College	INR 540*	INR 6.50 LPA
Hindu College	INR 52,680 - INR 52,770*	INR 7.11 LPA
LSR College	INR 46,110 - INR 77,610*	INR 6.5 LPA

*The above fee and salary information is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same. 

Based on the components mentioned in the above table, Hans Raj College seems to be the most affordableoption of the three. However, that is not the same. After adding all the other admission fee components in the tuition fee, the total fee for BA (Hons) will go almost to the level of LSR and Hindu. However, the median salary offered at all the three is closed to each other with Hindu being on the top. Hence, students are required to consider the return on investment by comparing the overall fee and return salary to make a final decision. The final decition must also depend on the availability of the specialisation that a sudent is willing to get into and other factors, such as location proximity with their residence, preference of course available, among others

Yes, Hindu College Delhi offers scholarships to postgraduate and undergraduate students as financial assistance. Overall, a total of 19 prizes and 23 scholarships are provided to postgraduate as well as undergraduate programme students. Some of the scholarships provided by the Hindu College Delhi are Premvati Raghubir Singh Scholarships,  R.B.Ram Kishan Dass Scholarships,  Ch. Bhagwan Sahai Chauhan Memorial Scholarship, Rai Achhru Ram Scholarship, S.P. Raina Memorial Scholarship, Ganpat Rai Gopal Devi Merit Scholarship, and others.

Yes, Maths is mandatory in Class 12 to get admission to the B.A. (Economics) course at Hindu College Delhi. At the undergraduate level, Hindu College offers a three-year BA (Programme) and BA (Hons) course to students in the field of Arts. The BA (Hons) programme is available in nine specialisations and one of the specialisation is Economics. The Economics Department of Hindu College is a very good department with great faculty.

At the postgraduate level, Hindu College offers M.Com courses to students. The total fee for the M.Com course is INR 36,620 and the basic eligibility criteria for the same is Graduation with a minimum of 50 % aggregate and the accepted entrance exam is CUET-PG. Candidates must prepare well in advance as the seats are limited and the candidates applying for admission to various courses are many.

Hindu College offers placement opportunities for its BCom students each year. The course-wise placement details are yet to be released on the official website. However, the overall Hindu College the highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 36.50 LPA. The key highlights of Hindu College placements for the overall Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 26 LPA	INR 36.50 LPA
Average Package	INR 8.90 LPA	INR 10.40 LPA
Median package	NA	INR 8.40 LPA
Gross package value	NA	INR 13 crore
Total offers	NA	200+
Total recruiters	NA	150+

Admission to all the courses is entrance-based. While Hindu College accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, such as BA, BSc and BCom, admission to all the PG programmes will be subject to the CUET- PG exam starting admission 2023. The institute along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 and the CUET PG from 2023 session onward. Before this, admission to UG was based on merit in Class 12 and PG admission was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU. The eligibility requirements for all the programmes offered by the college are tabulated below:

Popular Courses	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BA (Hons)/ BA (Prog.)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET
BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Prog.)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET
BCom (Hons)	Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection criteria: CUET
MA	Eligibility: Relevant BA with up to 50% aggregate Selection criteria: CUET PG
MSc	Eligibility: Relevant UG degree Selection criteria: CUET PG
MCom	Eligibility: Relevant UG degree Selection criteria: CUET PG

LSR, SRCC and Hindu are considered the top colleges of DU for pursuing BCom (Hons). All three colleges have been ranked well by various ranking agencies. Interested candidates can refer to the following table for some of the rankings bagged by the three colleges for commerce and accounting:

Name of the College	India Today Ranking 2023	Outlook Ranking 2023
Hindu College	2	2
LSR College	4	3
SRCC	1	1

 

Placement is not a function of your course but more of how well you prepare for it in your first two years. Hindu college has some top-notch consulting, PR, investment banking, media companies hiring every year. You are required to have some prior internship experience with meaningful work, good communication skills, active participation in extra-curriculars, analytical/problem-solving skills, and decent academics. With these skill sets and some prior preparation for the interview, any company can be cracked. The college is great for placements, given you focus on it right from the start.

Yes, students seeking admission to BCom (Hons) at Hindu College must have completed their Class 12 with the below subject conditions:

• Combination 1: Any one language from List A along with one among Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR
• Combination 2: Any one Language from List A along with one among Accountancy/ Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1

Final merit list which is released by the college is created subject to the scores obtained by the students in their CUET exam. 

Hindu College BCom (Hons) admissions are based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Only after appearing for CUET, a candidate can apply for DU's Common Seat Allotment System (CSAS). Hence, interested canidated should take a note of the following two important dates:

1. Last date to apply for CUET (typically in April)
2. Last date to register for CSAS (typically in May)

The last date to apply for these exams changes every year and is released by their respective conducting authorities.