Why Pursuing B.Com From DU Different From Other Universities?

Why Pursuing B.Com From DU Different From Other Universities?

The most elusive question post boards for students is which college to opt for. Although, a lot depends on how well you’ve performed in boards, almost all of us tend to have our “dream college”. For commerce people, the preference is mostly an academic degree like B.Com from DU – Delhi University else a professional course like law or actuarial science from elsewhere. People tend to ignore other options except DU and aim to get into any college despite the cut throat competition and high cut offs.

We here put forward some points that my help you finalize your college, for the just out of school and for those of you who have already been admitted this might help you feel good about where you’re currently studying.

1. A matter of Prestige

Every year, we see soaring cut-offs-99%, 98%- so getting into any, college of Delhi University is a matter of prestige for students and their guardians alike. Although, North Campus is the esteemed one, yet it doesn’t matter after a certain time as your degree would state only Delhi University and not the college. So those of you, who couldn’t get through North campus cut offs- you can take a breather.

2. Old is Gold

Delhi University is one of the oldest Universities of India and this is one of the reasons why it is held so high in regard. And since the inception is so old, DU proudly boasts of a highly star studded alumni- Sheila Dikshit, Arun Jaitley, Amitabh Bachchan, Barkha Dutt, Arnab Goswami, Amitav Ghosh,Swara Bhaskara and so on. Which other university of our nation can match up to even 50% of this? Hence, DU people often get a chance to host actors in their college- the college being their alma mater, they like to promote their films there.

3. Amazing Fests

Crossroads- SRCC, Mecca- Hindu, Renaissance-KMC, Tempest- Miranda House, Confluence- Hansraj- these are the names of just a few college fests hosted in Delhi University. Almost all the DU fests are a like a household name among college-goers and people from all the colleges and universities try their best to witness them. The kind of performances, activities, ambiance and off course-star power is unmatched. So, if you’re a student of DU- you are trained in Event Management simultaneously, since you get to hone your organizational and managerial skills while hosting these events. Thus, exposure is a major plus point to DUites and this is why there personalities stand out from the crowd.

4. Off Course- Academics

The faculty is DU is the best from the trade- and you can vouch for that. Although, in college your focus is not much on lectures but other activities, but a few colleges are known for specific courses, although curriculum is the same for all. And, ultimately, your grades and academic performance does matter at the time of being placed. Obviously, some of the best companies come to DU for recruitment. Like for B.com what better than having each of the BIG4- Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, and KPMG during your campus placements?

Summing it up, yes B.Com from DU is a lot different from the same course from any other university. You must work hard to get into DU because yes other colleges too have good faculty, placements, campus and fests- but the glitz and glamour associated with DU is unparalleled. All the best!