Hello Aspirant,

The 2020 cutoff for B.A. (H) English in Hansraj College in the first list was 98 and in the second list it was 97.75    . So since you have said that you might score 96% , you may have a decent chance provided there is at least a slight drop in the cutoff when you apply. However , if your percentage is above 97-98 then there is a very high chance you may get seat.Even if you do not get Hansraj college there are many other equally good colleges you may try for English Hons.

Below are various top colleges under DU for BA Eng Hons. along with their first expected cutoffs.

St. Stephen’s College--99%

Lady Shriram College for Women (LSR)--99.0

Miranda House--99.0

Hindu College--98.5

Hansraj College--97%

Kirori Mal College--97.5

Kamala Nehru College for Women--95.0

Sri Venkateswara College--97%

Indraprastha College for Women--96.5

In 2020, the DU cutoffs decreased by 1-1.25% , so likewise , assuming it may decrease even next year, you have a good chance. Also if you fail to get in the first merit list , you will definitely get into any of these colleges in the second or third merit list. Honours degree is considered more superior than the normal one. It is believed that the honours degrees offer more adequate higher study options and career opportunities to students not just in India but in abroad. After finishing B.A you need to complete masters in English(MA.English) and then you can clear the UGC NET exam which is an examination for determining the eligibility for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges to do PhD(Doctor of Philosophy ,which is when you specialize in a subject ) with a monthly stipend or work as an assistant professor along with research fellowship.In the final year of MA you will have to submit a full-scale thesis, or a mini research paper . And at PhD level you will do a detailed ,long term research work and publish it . But all this can wait , it is far away ,so right now focus on finishing your 12th with a great score and join for BA.English Hons.

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All the best