Maharaja Agrasen College, DU : An Honest Review

I opted for BA Prog. (Computer Applications+ Economics), as I wanted to pursue these subjects, Economics and Computer Science, in higher studies. The CBCS curriculum for BA Programme did not adequately prepare students for real world applications or further academic pursuits. Big the new curriculum under NEP prepares even BA Programme students for further academic pursuits, enhancing the students understanding nearly as much as honours courses in the subjects. Students would benefit if teachers were not too much lenient and if students themselves try to learn the industry applications of subjects. The frequency and timings of exams is adequate along with their difficulty level.

The Training and Placement Cell (TPC) of the college was not very successful at providing students with internship opportunities. I had registered for internship updates, but internships offered were very distant and unfeasible, like some internships were offered as full time work-from-office role in Jaipur or Bangalore. Other times, the HR of contact in the companies will not give update even to the TPC officers in the college.

Annual tution fee is around Rs 15,000 for students of General Category, without any disability. The tuition fee increases by about Rs 500 - 100 on an yearly basis. Above that, I paid Rs. 710 as examination fee for six semesters (710 × 6 =4260). Fee relaxations are available for students with disabilities and students coming from EWS (Economically Weaker Section).

My over-all experience in Maharaja Agrasen College was very nice, largely due to engagement with a vibrant student community. The college has several societies like Natraj, the dance society and Chakraview, the debating society and many more. Students can give auditions and interviews to become a part of these societies. These societies can organise events like competitions and workshops to provide exposure and opportunities for society members and other college students. I have been part of Chakraview, the debating society and NSS in college, learning valuable teamwork and organisation skills, as well as polishing my communication skills. Sports like football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, kabaddi and table tennis are available for students. Students can also participate in athletic competitions like sprint, long jump, and javelin throwing competition on sports day. Almost all classrooms are equipped with a projecter and a smartboard, but those are not regularly used.

All (10+2) pass students are eligible to take admission in B.A. (Prog) or (Hons) courses. But, in order to take admission in B.Com. (Hons), students must have a background in commerce, and a science background is required to take admission in B.Sc. Courses. I took admission in 2021, when CUET was not introduced in DU, so I was able to take admission on the basis of class 12th marks. Now, all students have to appear in CUET(Common University Entrance Test), and clear the cutoffs in order to take admission. It provides another chance for those students who did not give their best in class 12 exams.

The faculty to student ratio varies from one class to another, but most classes had about 40-50 students, out of which about 15-20 would be present on a typical day. New members of faculty are more dedicated and hardworking for students, while the more experiemced ones seem to be more laid back. Most of the faculty is supportive of the students and provide guidance if any students asks for it. Teachers are highly approachable if any student has any concern.