Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) 

at Shyam Lal College, Shahdara

Shyam Lal College offers distinctive awards/ scholarships to meritorious students who display exemplary brilliance in academics. Students can avail National scholarships, State Government scholarships, Institutional scholarships and, various other scholarships in the form of financial assistance as mentioned below:

• Merit Scholarships for SC/ ST/ OBC/ minority students
• Post-Matric Scholarships for the welfare of SC/ OBC students
• Post-Matric Scholarships for the welfare of SC/ ST/ OBC/ minority students
• Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir students
• Scholarship from the World Brotherhood Organisation
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University students

The College has a fee concession committee that meets early in the academic session to discuss and make sure that all students under the SC/ ST/ OBC category, meritorious and deserving students who belong to economically weaker sections are provided with all support services. The Committee decides to offer financial aid and book concessions to needy students.

Shyam Lal College BCom admission is entrance-based for the academic year 2024 as candidates seeking admission at Shyam Lal College are required to appear for the CUET. Therefore, Class 12 marks are not enough for admission to the BCom (Hons) or BCom programme.

No, you can't join B.Com without CUET. Shyam Lal College admission for UG programmes is subject to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) exam conducted by NTA. Aspirants, willing to apply for Shyam Lal College admission 2023 must register themselves for CUET exams and appear for the same. 

Candidates interested in getting into a DU-affiliated college, i.e., Shyam Lal College need to follow the CUET exam and DU CSAS registration process. Candidates for UG admissions are required to register on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) after qualifying for the CUET UG exam. The final selection will be done through e-counselling conducted by Delhi University on the basis of CUET scores.

Eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying examination with Mathematics and Business Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

Shyam Lal College admissions 2024 will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores conducted by the National Test Agency (NTA) for all UG. For all UG programs, Candidates are required to appear for  CUET UG. Candidates for UG admissions are required to register on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) after qualifying for the CUET UG exam. Admission to these courses will be done through CUET followed by counselling.

Once the CUET result is out, the registration process for all UG programs will start on Delhi University’s admission portal - admission.uod.ac.in. Candidates will then be required to fill preference for the program and college. 

To be eligible for the B.Com degree program at Shyam Lal College (Evening) in Delhi, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Additionally, applicants must have studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject in their qualifying examination. It is also important for students to meet the age criteria set by the college.

Shyam Lal College offers awards and scholarships to meritorious students who display exemplary brilliance in academics. BCom and BCom (Hons) programmes students can avail National scholarships, State Government scholarships, Institutional scholarships and, various other scholarships in the form of financial assistance such as Merit Scholarships for SC/ ST/ OBC/ minority students, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University students, Post-Matric Scholarships for the welfare of SC/ OBC students, etc.

Apart from this, some awards such as Shri. Sunder Lal Rohatgi & Smt. Roopwati Rohatgi Memorial Award, Rathore Tax Excellence Award and, Shri Jagdish Prasad Jain Memorial Award are also given to the meritorious students.

The College has a fee concession committee that meets early in the academic session to discuss and make sure that all students under the SC/ ST/ OBC category, meritorious and deserving students belonging to economically weaker sections are provided with the best of all support services. The Committee decides to offer financial aid and book concessions to needy students.

{Source: B.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews from students and alumni, here's a summary:

Pros:

* Good faculty members with a high level of qualification and knowledge
* Relevant course curriculum making students industry-ready
* Opportunities for internships and placements, although not guaranteed
* Good infrastructure, including Wi-Fi-enabled areas, laboratories, and sports facilities
* Access to resources, such as libraries and canteen
* A relatively affordable fee structure

Cons:

* Limited placements, especially in certain courses, and often with lower packages
* No guarantee of placement or internship opportunities
* Infrastructure issues, such as Wi-Fi shortages and outdated laboratory equipment
* Some teachers may prioritize grades over education
* Limited availability of hostel facilities

Conclusion:
While Shyam Lal College offers a solid academic foundation, its limitations in terms of placements and infrastructure may deter some students. However, those willing to put in effort and seek out additional opportunities outside of college might still benefit from their undergraduate education. Ultimately, whether the investment is worthwhile depends on individual goals and expectations.

Candidates interested in getting into a DU-affiliated college, i.e., Shyam Lal College are need to follow the CUET exam and DU CSAS registration process. To know more on the eligibility and selection criteria students can check the table presented below:

Courses	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BA	Eligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board  Selection Criteria:  MA
UG Diploma	Eligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board  Selection Criteria: CUET
BSc	Eligibility: Class 12th from a recognised board  Selection Criteria: CUET
MA	Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university  Selection Criteria: CUET-PG

Common Univeristy Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.

The college has released the median package details. Over the past three years of placements, an improving trend was observed in the median package of UG (3-year) and MA courses. The following table depicts the Shyam Lal College, DU placement package trends for better clarity:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG (3-year)	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.80 LPA	INR 4 LPA
MA	INR 2.85 LPA	INR 3.55 LPA	INR 3.65 LPA

NOTE: The above salary data is gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

The college does not have a mess but it does have a canteen. The food is of good quality and the taste is also good. The prices for everything varies from about Rs 30 for chinese food to Rs.70 for Veg Thali. You can also get chips, kulfi, soft drinks and other packed food in the canteen.