B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology 

at Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), Malviya Nagar

Admission to all the Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) courses is entrance-based. Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, such as BA, BSc and BCom. The institute along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 academic year. Before this, admission to UG was based on merit in Class 12. The eligibility requirements for all the popular programmes offered by the college are tabulated below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BCom	Class 12 with a minimum 40% aggregate
BA	Class 12 with a minimum 40% aggregate

{Source: B.A. students & alumni}

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Here's a summary of the key points discussed by students and alumni:

Placement Opportunities:
* Limited placement opportunities for non-commerce courses like B.A.
* Average salary package offered is INR3 LPA
* the highest package offered is INR98 LPA
* the lowest package offered is INR1-2 LPA
* Few students get placed, mostly in sales and marketing profiles
* Placement cell is not active

Course Curriculum:
* Course curriculum is irrelevant and not industry-ready
* Professors are knowledgeable, but teaching quality is average
* Course focuses on theoretical aspects, lacking practical applications

Infrastructure:
* Infrastructure is subpar, with issues like wi-fi connectivity, laboratory facilities, and canteen amenities
* Classrooms are average, with limited seating capacity
* Small campus size limits recreational spaces

Teaching Staff:
* Teaching staff is knowledgeable and supportive, but not all professors are regular attendees
* Professors may not conduct classes regularly, leading to wasted time

Campus Life:
* Extracurricular activities and fests are minimal
* Societies and clubs exist, but participation is limited
* College lacks sports facilities and grounds

Value of Degree:
* The degree is considered valuable for certain professions, like journalism
* Actuarial courses and M.A. Economics are possible career paths

Based on these points, while Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) may have its strengths, the limitations in placement opportunities, course relevance, and infrastructure may outweigh the benefits for some students. Prospective students should weigh these factors carefully before making a decision.

Overall seats across various courses at Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), University of Delhi goes up to 958. Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), University of Delhi offers Degree courses including 26 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

The following table provides the admission criteria for all the popular Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) courses along with their total tuition fee.

Course	Total Tuition Fee
BCom	INR 20,040 - INR 22,800
BA	INR 19,680 - INR 26,580

NOTE: This fee, however, is collated from various sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative.

In 2022, Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) (like all DU affiliated colleges) adopted CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses. Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) admission 2024 for UG courses (as per DU) will be through Common Seat Allocation System of the University of Delhi. But, at first, it is necessary that aspirants opt for DU during CUET form filling and later apply on the CSAS portal to be eligible for admission. The admission process after CUET result declaration is explained below:

Step 1: After the declaration of the CUET UG exam, register on the DU CSAS portal in multiple phases.

Step 2: Submit Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) + Course combination preferences in the order of priority on the CSAS dashboard. Here student must select their preferred course and college as the option. 

Step 3: The University releases three DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists.

Step 4: Once the candidate "Accept" the provisionally allocated seat, the Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) will verify the eligibility and documents uploaded by the candidate online. The college has an option to 'Accept' or 'Reject' the admission of the student basis the verification. 

Step 5: Once Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) accords the approval, candidates will have to pay the 'Admission Fee' to confirm their seat. 

The applications for Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) that run simultaneously with DU registrations for undergraduate courses via CUET 2023 (for UG programmes) began on Feb 10, 2023, and were open till Mar 30. Interested students were able to apply online on the official website of CUET UG.

The CUET UG exam was scheduled to take place between held from May 21 to Jun 8, 2023, and the results were announced in June. Delhi University (affiliated university for Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) has also released the dates for the first, second and third DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which is Aug 1, Aug 10 and Aug 22, 2023,  respectively.

Candidates can check the step-by-step process for Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) DU UG CSAS registration mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official CSAS UG portal of DU and register as a new user. 

Step 2: Fill out the preference of Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) and course combinations. This portal will be used until the admission process of the candidate is not completed. 

Step 3: There is a one-time CSAS (UG)-2024 application fee that students are required to pay to get into any DU affiliated college, such as Sri Aurobindo College (Evening). This fee is non-refundable.

Category	CSAS (UG) - 2024 Application Fee
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 250
SC/ST/PwBD	INR 100

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for B.Com Courses at Sri Aurobindo College (Evening)

* Initial Challenges: The placement cell had initially faced challenges in placing students, with only a few companies visiting the campus.
* Improvement over Time: With the introduction of placement counseling sessions under the guidance of the principal, the placement cell has improved significantly, resulting in better placements for students.
* Average Salary Package: Although the exact figures vary, approximately 2-2.5 LPA is the average salary package offered to students.
* Companies Visiting Campus: Big companies like Wipro, Capital Ltd., and TravelTriangle have visited the campus for recruitment.
* Internship Opportunities: The college offers internship opportunities to students, providing hands-on experience and exposure to real-world scenarios.
* Active Placement Cell: The placement cell is active on social media platforms and regularly updates students about upcoming placement drives and internship opportunities.
* Limited Placement Record: Unfortunately, the record of placement remains limited, with only around 40-50% of students getting placed despite actively participating in placement drives and internship fairs organized by the college.
* Opportunities Still Available: Despite these limitations, the placement cell continues to offer opportunities for students, encouraging them to take initiative in finding placements and internships on their own.
* Top Roles Offered: The top roles offered to students include Data Analyst, Business Development Executive, Research Executive, Financial Analyst, Marketing Coordinator, Sales Manager, and Human Resource roles.

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 275,000-285,600 median salary to their students for B.A. course during placements.

At Sri Aurobindo College (Evening), more than 70% of seats are reserved for various reserved category students. A breakup for the same is mentioned in the below table:

Category	Percentage Reservation of Seats at Sri Aurobindo College (Evening)
SC/ST	22.5% 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST (interchangeable, if necessary)
OBC (non-creamy layer, central list)	27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	5%
Children/Widows of personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)	5%
Wards of Kashmiri Migrants	5%