What Students Say
Likes
- The infrastructure of the college was really good. I graduated from Bharati college which is actually off campus but comes under south campus of DU. The infrastructure is much developed in the newly built buildings. The campus life is not so vibrant.
- I'll advice to participate in co curriculars in order to know if fests or other programmes are happening in the college so you don't miss out on it. And also attendance is important so don't let the rumors fool you. And try to make more acquaintences
- apart from your friends group. Attend the seminars as well arranged by your department to make your college life more happening.
Dislikes
- The societies and clubs are active but not as in-campus colleges, there is also unhealthy favoritism in the societies. I had left the societies within a few months of joining. For example I was in the art society and in the 3rd year the president of
- society was someone who was not a general member previously. As for the faculty, the new ones can still be interactive, the old ones were kind but at the same time brutal too. You need to be a kiss as in order to be remembered. The placement cell is
- inactive. Also the library is not a safe space like you can't keep your wallet in your bags in the storage, theft is very common. Rs 500 got stolen from my purse and you cannot even complain as the college won't take responsibility neither show CCTV.
Course Curriculum Overview
My aspiration to crack UPSC inspired me to get into DU, as their syllabus covers a lot as per the UPSC syllabus. But under NEP, there are various papers that is added to the courses that makes one prepared for the real world. Also pay attention to the course, like don't wait for the end moment to get your syllabus covered. Other-wise coming to DU for the syllabus won't be worthy. Engage in societies even though they are toxic for that's required in the real world as well. No complaints with the frequency and timing of exams, but set it at a difficult level and this is for faculty teach students what to write in exams, like something like notes of the topper so that students get an idea of how to perform. Another suggestion for the faculty, keep conducting weekly class tests, it prepares the students well for the examinations.
Fees and Financial Aid
The annual fees of the course varied from around 11k to 15k. Key fees being Rs 15/month for tuition, Rs 200/month for computer applications, Rs 500 for water and electricity annually and Rs 1500 for the psychology lab. Other notable fees covered medical, maintenance, placement services and departmental activities. One-time fees like caution money and OMV card (library card) charges are also included. The fees for different quotas like the EWS, SC/ST, OBC and Kashmiri migrants can be lower than the above-said general category.
Campus Life
The annual festivals of the colleges are not very lively as the other in-campus colleges. Also some fests are good but not best. Books and journals are available in the library, but you have to be responsible for the books you borrow. Make sure to return it in time, also there isn't option of renewal of the already purchased books. Classrooms in new buildings are beautiful. In old buildings too the classrooms are pretty well. The societies are active, stick to them and volunteer for important posts to keep your relevance in the societies. Also don't let others intimidate you. If required talk to the conveners. Annual fests usually happen in March or in April. And also there are other departmental fests.
Admission
I took admission before the CUET examinations started, i.e. before entrance based admissions were taking place, I got merit-based admission. The cutoff was 93 for Bharati and above 98 and 99 for the top DU colleges like LSR, Hindu, Hansraj,etc. I had also been accepted by Kamala Nehru College in the last cut-off list but, I feared the fact that after cancelling my admission from Bharati, if I did not get the approval from Kamala Nehru then my academic year would go to waste, therefore I chose to stay in Bharati. Also later I came to know that this does not happen, you can cancel and will get approved by other better colleges within DU, it is their responsibility.
Faculty
Faculty experience of mine was mixed, there were professors who weren't really great only favored those who kissed their asses. On the other hand there were professors who helped you also. So do whatever you feel is right. But you'll only feel their kindness when in the final year of your graduation. But honestly I hated Anuranjita Wadhwa with all my guts. The exams take place every semester-end. They are easy for the subjects that were their for a very long time as you easily get the PYQPs and the resources but for new courses it is difficult to get resources. If you fail there is always a chance for improvement exams or even if you want to increase your grades. About the relevance of the course, my course is relevant till UPSC only. Also you can approach the faculties through your CRs, so you know whom to befriend.
Night Life
Students usually go to the college cafeteria for hanging out. Also there is a hangout place near the college, the lane of the adjacent college - there are various cafeterias in there to hangout in period-breaks or after the college or even a nice place to grab a lunch. Also there is another place called the Janakpuri District centre- that also works as a hangout place. There is a mall also 1 metro station apart - the Pacific Mall. The students in hostels are well aware of the restriction timings. PGs are more free, just by letting the owner know, you can get out anytime you want to. The safety in Delhi is highly unpredicted. So one never knows. It has been safe for me does not essentially mean it might be safe for others. Late-night activities are really not something you will find in that area-you'll need to go to Punjabi Bagh or Connaught place for a nice night-life.
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