What Students Say
Likes
- DU has a super chill yet active environment with fests, societies, and a really diverse crowd.
- The entire 3-year course costs very little compared to private colleges, which is a big plus.
- You get enough time and space to explore internships, part-time work, and personal growth along with academics.
Dislikes
- Admin work is super slow. whether it’s getting documents, IDs, or approvals . Everything takes forever and you have to run around.
- Some professors are great, but a few don’t really care, they just rush through the syllabus.
- Many DU colleges still have outdated buildings, poor Wi-Fi, and not-so-clean washrooms.
Course Curriculum Overview
I’d say the B.Com (Hons.) curriculum is quite relevant and covers important subjects like Accounting, Finance, Law, and Management, which was one reason I chose this course. It does build a strong base for CA, MBA, or govt. exams, but some parts still feel too theory-based and outdated. DU should add more practical exposure, case studies, and industry-linked content. We usually have internals mid-semester and finals at the end — they’re manageable if you study regularly, but tricky if left for the last minute.
Fees and Financial Aid
When I took admission, I paid around 10,525 in total for the first year. That included everything — tuition fee, admission and registration charges, development fee, and then all the usual stuff like library, exam fees, ID card, union fund, and caution money. From second year onwards, now for the basic tuition fee, and some regular admin stuff — around 9000 to 10000 per year. So by the time I finish my degree, the total fee I’ll have paid will be somewhere around 30000-32000. I’m from the General - EWS category, so I didn’t get any automatic fee waiver. But I know a few of my batchmates from SC/ST and PwD categories, and their tuition fees are completely waived — their total yearly fee is honestly less than 1,000 only.
Campus Life
Campus life at Motilal Nehru College (Evening) is decent with a friendly crowd and active societies like dance, drama, and NSS. The annual fest "Phoenix" is usually held in Feb–March, and the vibe is fun. The library has enough course books, though journals are limited. Classrooms have basic facilities like projectors, not fully smart.
Admission
I didn’t apply to specific colleges manually I just filled my preference list on the CSAS portal after CUET, and colleges were allotted based on my score and category. I got a seat in Motilal Nehru College (Evening), and honestly, I chose to freeze it because the location was convenient, crowd was decent, and I didn’t want to risk losing the seat. I couldn’t make it to top colleges like SRCC or Hindu as their cutoffs were much higher.
Faculty
The faculty-student ratio in my college is decent, and most teachers are approachable if you’re regular and ask doubts. Some faculties are genuinely good Our course structure is mostly relevant, especially for fields like CA or MBA, but a few topics still feel outdated. We usually have 2 internals and 1 final exam per subject. Finals are out of 75 marks, internals are 25. Exams aren’t too hard if you’re consistent, but last-minute study can be risky. Very few students actually fail ,mostly due to attendance issues or not preparing at all.
Night Life
Since it’s an evening college, most classes end around 8 PM, so proper nightlife on campus isn’t much. The library and public areas shut by 7–7:30 PM, and there’s no hostel, so students head home after classes. Cafeteria usually closes early evening. But nearby places like Satya Niketan, B.K. Dutt Market, and Venky lane are popular for chilling and grabbing food. The area is generally safe, but since it's late by the time we leave, most people avoid staying out too long. Still, grabbing a quick bite with friends after class and walking around the DU vibe does make it feel lively in its own way.
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