Vivekananda College, University of Delhi

No, Vivekananda College admission to all the courses, i.e., undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, is entrance-based. While this DU-affiliated college accepts CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses, such as BA, BCom, BSc and MA, admission to all the postgraduate courses is subject to the CUET- PG exam starting admission 2023. Vivekananda College along with DU started accepting CUET UG starting 2022 and the CUET PG from 2023 session onward. Before this, admission to undergraduate was based on merit in Class 12 and PG admission was mostly subject to DUET exam previously conducted by DU.

In 2022, Vivekananda College (like all DU affiliated colleges) adopted CUET UG exam for admission to its undergraduate courses. Vivekananda College admission 2023 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 Vivekananda College + 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 has released the dates for three DU CSAS Seat Allocation Lists which will be out on August 1, August 10 and August 22, 2023, respectively for all categories. 

Step 4: Once the candidate "Accept" the provisionally allocated seat, the Vivekananda College 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 Vivekananda College accords the approval, candidates will have to pay the 'Admission Fee' to confirm their seat. 

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

Pros:

* Good infrastructure, with well-maintained buildings, playgrounds, and a large library.
* Qualified and knowledgeable teachers who are willing to help students.
* Relevant course curriculum that prepares students for the industry.
* Average salary package offered is around INR2-INR3 Lacs per annum.
* Opportunities for internships and job fairs are available.
* Campus life is enjoyable, with frequent events and fests organized by the college.

Cons:

* Placements are not great, with only about 2% of students getting placed.
* Limited job opportunities for students, especially for those who don't perform well academically.
* No hostel facility available within the college.
* Wi-Fi connectivity issues in some parts of the campus.
* Some teachers may not be approachable or helpful.
* Pass percentage in semesters is relatively low, around 50%.

Overall, while Vivekananda College has some strengths, such as its good infrastructure and qualified teachers, it may not be the best option for students looking for strong job prospects or a reliable placement record. However, students who are willing to work hard and build connections may still find opportunities to secure a job or internship.

Vivekananda College, University of Delhi offers median package range of (aprx)INR 472,727 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 3.2 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.