B.A. (Computer Applications, Mathematics) at Maitreyi College

B.A. (Computer Applications, Mathematics) at Maitreyi College in Delhi, Delhi is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 15 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh (roughly ₹1.2 lakh a year).

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

Maitreyi College is a public/government institute, founded in 1967. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Maitreyi College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BA programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Maitreyi College for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Maitreyi College as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Maitreyi College before you pay anything.

For admission to B.A. (Computer Applications, Mathematics), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Maitreyi College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Maitreyi College or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 20.33%, an average package of ₹5.3 lakh and a highest package of ₹21 lakh at Maitreyi College. 96 of 1,099 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. (Computer Applications, Mathematics) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.67 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Maitreyi College runs 21 BA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.A. (Economics, English)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (History, Political Science)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Sociology, English)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Political Science, Punjabi)
• B.A. (Political Science, Hindi)
• B.A. (History, Punjabi)
• B.A. (Computer Applications, Economics)
• B.A. (Political Science, Sanskrit)
• B.A. (Political Science, Sociology)
• B.A. (History, Sanskrit)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Economics, Mathematics)
• B.A. (History, Hindi)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.61 lakh – ₹5.41 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Maitreyi College compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Delhi?