Life at CVS

I would rate the curriculum 7 or 8/10. I chose this course because it was a mix of theory and skill based subjects. It feels dynamic and more career oriented. It gives a structured academic foundation. It prepares us enough for internships or entry level jobs well. However real world preparation also depends on the students own efforts a lot. Doing internships, networking, certifications, working in societies, etc. The curriculum could be more industry specific and not theoretical. More practical workshops, live projects, guest lectures from industry professionals would make it stronger. Teaching could be more interactive . Exams are conducted semester wise, two per year with internal assessment during semesters. Overall difficulty is moderate.

Students get internship opportunities mostly by themselves, there are a few in-college intership opportunities. But mostly students get internship by themselves through networking through societies. Mostly internships are off campus, students gain practical exposure.

The placement is decent, not extraordinary. The average package is around 4.5-5 LPA, and the highest is around 21LPA. Students become eligible during their final year. The companies that have visited are EY, Wipro, DE Shaw & Co., Deloitte, etc. Decent number of students don't sit for placements or choose higher studies instead. As for me, I plan to do an MBA after graduation.

1st year- 14000 (inclusive of all the other fees) 2nd year- 18000 approx. Not really sure about the fees for other categories. For general category, you have to pay full fees, for sc/at there is concession. There are a few scholarships as well, I'm not aware unfortunately.

My overall campus life is balanced. Compared to the north campus colleges, it isn't pretty big, but it's comfortable . Socially, it depends a lot on how involved you choose to be. If you join societies and attend events, campus life becomes much more engaging. Our annual cultural fest TATVA is usually around Feb - March. And it's pretty lively during that time. There are various societies like aspire - the placement cell, the entrepreneurial board, entrepreneurship, research and incubation centre (eric), tedx, comsoc, dramatics society, dance society, music society, literary clubs, debating club and much more. They provide exposure, networking, and leadership experience beyond academics. The library has a decent collection of academic books. And it's pretty useful. Sports facilities are mediocre. Overall infrastructure is functional and supports student activities.

I applied to several well known DU colleges through cuet. My score was 630, and I was eligible for various colleges. But I chose College of Vocational Studies because for my course, it has a better academic reputation and offers a more practical and skill oriented curriculum. Also, because of the preference based allocation system, I was allotted a seat in this college. While North Campus colleges are often preferred for their brand value and campus exposure, CVS has a strong focus on vocational and professional courses, which aligned with my academic interests. Admission is through CUET UG. Eligibility requires completion of Class 12 with the required subject combination. It is a bit competitive. Overall the experience was smooth

The faculty is very supportive and approachable. The teachers are friendly. Lectures are held in larger batches while tutorials are held in smaller groups to allow better interaction. The faculty members are very well qualified and experienced. Teaching quality varies slightly. Some focus more on theoretical knowledge and some focus more on practical learning and making the class interactive and interesting . Course includes- Discipline Specific Courses (DSC), General Electives (GE), Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), Value Addition Courses (VAC). Examination Pattern - Internal Assessments and End semester examinations. Difficulty level is moderate. Regular attendees can clear without much difficulty. Failure is relatively low.

It's not a residential campus so there's not really a night life. Most students are day scholars and the campus closed by evening. There's no in campus hostel facility so students are either daily commuter or live in pg or flats. So there aren't late night activities inside the college. However the area around the college, known as Authority, becomes quite active by the evening. Students who live nearby gather around for a cup of chai, snacks or just to hang out. There are small food stalls and restaurants, so it becomes like a spot for the students, mostly the pg or flats students. Since I commute daily, I don't stay back late, so my exposure is limited about the night life.