At Delhi University, Environmental Studies is an AECC subject and compulsory for the first semester. The examination is not that tough. The question asked are related to the curriculum and the syllabus taught by the teachers. But students usually do not take these classes seriously. That’s why many times students find the examination difficult. If you follow the classes seriously, you can easily answer the questions.
My cousin graduated from DU. According to her, there are many downsides to studying at DU. Here is what she shared with me.
Accommodation is costlier than your education, no change in curriculum, no alumni active network. Hope this gives you an idea.
DU indeed is a spectacular university and is rightfully famous for its infrastructure, curriculum, and everything in general. But several things are a bit overrated like:
Despite its flaws, Delhi University is indeed one of a kind. The crowd here is versatile and you get to meet people from everywhere. The variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies of DU will surely make your stay here. The colleges at DU have a lot to give, just be with the right people.
Here are some of the things that you need to know about taking admission at DU.
You will need the following documents at the time of admissions.
Remember to carry four photocopies of the above-mentioned certificates and don't worry, even if you forget any certificate, you can submit it within 10 days.
If you have a score of 90 and above then it is better to join DU than DEI. DU provides enough exposure which will be beneficial for your career.
DU is a well reputed institute and everybody is familiar with it, so let me provide you with some facts of DEI, which will help you get a basic idea about the college.
If you want to enjoy your college and prepare for any government services with your graduation then choose DU. Otherwise DEI is good if you want to pursue higher education.
It entirely depends on which course you are choosing. However, overall DU is definitely better than PU and Jammu University.
The academics and faculty base are almost the same at these universities. However, academics are not the only influencing factor in the overall development of students. Curriculum, exposure, and other additional things also play crucial roles.
At DU, you will have great exposure. DU has many societies like dance society, fashion society, debating society, etc. If you have any passion, you can explore it at DU. The peer group at DU is also better.
If we speak generally, for the given institutes, your preference order should be DU>PU>Jammu University.
The placements at Delhi University have a dark side that nobody tells you about. This is because you can experience it only if you yourself are in one of the mediocre colleges of DU.
For the best colleges in North and South Campus or Off Campus (SRCC, KMC, Miranda, Hindu, Venky, SBSC, Gargi, LSR, SSCBS, KVM), placements are not a big deal. This is because they will get you into big MNCs with high packages. Your performance in the interview is also significant.
But here is the dark side. If your college is mediocre and not among the top colleges of DU you will get placements in MNCs but for trivial positions like Customer Service Executives, Process Associates, or Airlines with Cabin Crew. The packages here are as low as 1.5-3.5 LPA.
So it all really depends on which college you are in.
Each college at DU has a creamy layer to it. From rigorous admission processes to high cut-offs, the university manages to keep the colleges at the same level.
No college can be termed as worst because it completely depends on the students, faculty, and the administration. Also, infrastructure does not play a great role in deciding the reputation of any college. There are many top institutes that lack in terms of facilities but still manage to stay on top.
A college will only be worst if the students are not motivated towards learning or aspiring to do new things. It will be then just a waste of time and money. Students from all over the country choose DU over any college or university.
You may find bad reviews about colleges like Ramanujan, PGDAV, Shradhanand, etc., but it is just a matter of time before their improvement.
IIM Sirmaur is the best option among these. You will get good learning opportunities there. The faculties are highly qualified as any other IIM. Due to the smaller batch size, students get the required attention from professors.
The institute has a good placement record. IIM Sirmaur placement 2021 had an average CTC of INR 9.60 LPA. Besides the on-campus placement drive, the brand value will help you get jobs through offline applications.
Delhi University is a central university. It is more sought after. A degree from DU will be more recognized around the world. Academics, student crowd, faculty, and resources, are definitely better at DU. As a student of DU you will also have a locational advantage. There are many good coaching centers available for Govt. competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, CDS, etc.