10 Most Sought After Courses in Delhi University

 Delhi University


The University of Delhi is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, being home to some of the best colleges in the nation. Delhi University has 77 colleges and 16 faculties affiliated to it, throughout the city of Delhi. In 2019, Delhi university received a total of 3,67,895 applications for the 56,000 seats that it offers, which indicates how strenuous it is for a student to acquire a place in any of Delhi University's colleges.


Students from all corners of the country and around the world apply with hopes of earning a highly esteemed spot at the University of Delhi. With a plethora of courses offered in streams such as Science, Commerce, and Humanities, the university serves as a hub for students from diverse backgrounds. Some of the reputed colleges of the university include - St. Stephen's, Hindu, SRCC, Miranda, Ramjas, Hansraj, LSR, and many more.


Here are some of the most sought-after courses at the university -


1. B.A.(H) English 


English honors have continued to retain its position as the most desired course in Delhi University for the past few years. The objective of a degree in English literature is to enhance a student's ability to think critically in order to analyze different ideas and concepts present in different walks of English literature. An English major is eligible for in-demand jobs like Copywriting, editing, writing. They can also pursue a career in teaching after obtaining a master's in the same subject. Some of the best colleges for pursuing a bachelor's degree in English include St. Stephen's, Ramjas, Miranda, LSR, Hindu, and Hansraj.


2. B.A.(H) Political Science 


Bachelor's program in Political Science received 1,30,240 applications for admission this year, making it the 2nd most popular course offered by the university after English honors. Political Science offers a holistic curriculum that includes the study of government institutions, public policy, and political theory along with many other topics. Some of the papers covered during the 3-year program are - Global Politics, Political Process in India, and Modern Political Philosophy. A degree in Political Science enhances the student's skill to understand, communicate, research, and write. Some career opportunities available to a Political Science major are Policy Analyst, Public Relations, Media, and Teaching. Political Science is also a great choice for students preparing to appear for the Civil Services Examination. LSR, Hindu, Miranda, Ramjas, and Kirori Mal are some of the most reputed colleges for pursuing a degree in Political Science at the University of Delhi.


3. B.A. Programme 


B.A. Programme was the 3rd most sought-after course at Delhi University this year, having received a total of 1,25,519 applications this year. A degree in this course is different from an honors degree as the curriculum is encompassed by various subjects instead of just one. The students undertaking this course study multiple subjects like Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, and etc. B.A. Programme is usually opted by students who are unclear about their future and therefore choose to keep their options open. The graduates from this course generally tend to pursue a master's, MBA, or a career in teaching. Some of the popular colleges for the B.A. Programme are St. Stephen's, LSR, Hindu, Miranda, Hansraj, and Ramjas.


4. B.A.(H) Economics


Having received only a thousand fewer applications than the B.A. Programme course, B.A.(H) Economics finished at a close 4th in terms of the most popular courses offered by the University of Delhi, with a total of 1,24,538 applications. This year, the university amended the eligibility criteria to Economics honors by mandating the inclusion of the marks scored in Mathematics in the best of four subjects. This decision was later revoked by the Delhi High Court and the admission procedure was conducted in a similar way as before. During the 3 years of their undergraduate study, Economics major complete an in-depth study of the economy, market, trends, production, consumption, and distribution of goods. The graduates usually pursue a career as Market Research Analysts, Economic Consultants, Policy Analysts, or through an MBA. St. Stephen's, Delhi School of Economics, SRCC, LSR, and Hindu are popular colleges for studying Economics.



5. B.A.(H) History


B.A.(H) History prevailed as the 5th most popular course at Delhi University as it received 1,20,590 applications. The curriculum involves the study of Indian and World history, in order to develop a thorough understanding of the past and its contribution towards formulating the present. Papers in world history include studying the histories of Japan, USA, USSR, Africa, Modern Europe and other parts of the world. History Majors usually pursue jobs as Historians, Archaeologists, Museum Curators, and writers amongst many other professions. The best colleges in the University of Delhi for pursuing a bachelor's in history are St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda, Ramjas, Hansraj, and LSR.


6. B.A.(H) Psychology


B.A.(H) Psychology is amongst one of the most sought-after courses at the University of Delhi as it has seen rapid growth in its demand over the recent years. Psychology deals with a comprehensive study of the human mind and students of the subject are introduced to various aspects of the mind in order to cultivate a better understanding of human behavior and mental processes. With a degree in psychology, you can become a psychologist, career counselor, psychiatric technician, childcare worker, and teacher. Some of the popular colleges in Delhi University for B.A.(H) Psychology are LSR, Jesus and Mary, Indraprastha College for Women, and Daulat Ram College for Women.


7. B.A.(H) Journalism


Bachelor's in journalism ranks 7th on our list of the most popular courses offered by the Delhi University based on the number of applications received. A degree in journalism serves as an entryway into the world of news, media, and information. The curriculum of a bachelor's in journalism covers media, news, culture, print media, audience, advertising, and others. A degree in the field of journalism is highly beneficial to an individual now since news and media have become more accessible than ever before. There is a tremendous career opportunity in journalism, some of which include news reporting, photojournalism, broadcasting, and editing. Indraprastha College for Women, LSR, Delhi School of Journalism, and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce are some of the top journalism colleges in the university.


8. B.A.(H) Sociology


Sociology is another one of the most sought-after courses at the University of Delhi. Sociology refers to the study of society and a bachelor's degree in it familiarises students with the application of theoretical concepts to all kinds of society. Through an intensive study, students are able to grasp details about the emergence of sociology and understand the concept and working of a society in a better way. With a degree in Sociology, students can pursue a career in guidance counseling, human resources, public relations, and management consultancy. LSR, Miranda, Hindu, JMC, and Sri Venkateswara are some of the popular colleges for Sociology.


9. B.A.(H) Geography


B.A.(H) Geography is the 9th most popular course amongst students applying to the University of Delhi. Students pursuing their Bachelor's degree in Geography study about the Earth and its features, lands, and inhabitants. Geography opens up several career prospects like cartography, environmental consultancy, forest management, travel journalism, teaching, etc. Some of the most popular Delhi University colleges for Geography are Kirori Mal, Miranda, Kamala Nehru and etc.


10. B.Com


B.Com is the 10th most popular course on our list as it received 1,06,549 applications for admission this year. It is also the only non-humanities based course amongst the top 10 most popular courses in the list. B.Com or the Bachelor's in commerce is a course undertaken by students who have a keen interest in accounting, finance, banking, and insurance. Most students who've completed their graduation in B.Com wish to establish their career as a Chartered Accountant while some choose to do an MBA or continue with their studies through an M.Com degree. SRCC, LSR, Hans Raj, Hindu, and Ramjas are some of the best colleges for pursuing B.com.


Delhi University continues to be the premium destination for students throughout India. With 86 departments and 77 colleges affiliated to it, the wide variety of courses available to a student has consistently brought more and more students to the university and as time passes by, these numbers are bound to only get higher and reach unprecedented levels.


Written by - Puru Raj Raghuvanshi

Edited by - Vasudha Sabharwal