Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We strongly advise you to read the specific sections carefully on the website which will provide you with the information you need.

For further queries, contact us at lsrc@vsnl.com

Admissions
Forms
Hostel
Fee structure
Faculty
Alumna
Results
Vacancies

Dr Asha Mathur, Vice Principal plants a sapling

Admissions

We seek to provide students with detailed information but it is advisable for students to buy the Prospectus that is available at the admissions counter towards the end of May. The Fee Structure which changes from year to year is available only in the Prospectus. The Prospectus can be sent by post if the appropriate cost and postal charges are sent to us.

The admissions procedure starts from 1^st of June each year and lasts up to 30^th June. Please check individual pages on the website for the latest information. The best way to decide your chance to join LSR College is to read through carefully all the pages under the 'Admissions' link on the home page. This includes Admission Requirements, Admissions Procedure, Admission Forms, Cut Offs, Academic Calendar, Evaluation and On Campus Housing. You will find the links to these pages on the Site Map.

Please also download and read through carefully the LSR Admission Form, especially the notes at the bottom of the Form.

Courses

Q: What courses does LSR offer?
A: For course details and syllabus structure, click on the appropriate links from the site Map viz. Undergraduate Courses and Post Graduate Courses.

Q: Is any pre-course reading required?
A: No we do not expect students to do any specific pre-course reading but obviously it is advisable to be prepared for your course. We thus advise students to come for the orientation, which will help them gain a better perspective on what they should expect for the next three years.

Undergraduate

Q. What is the minimum percentage criteria for admission to LSR?
A. The minimum percentage required varies across different courses. The previous year’s cut -off percentages are indicative of the following year’s minimum requirements but may be subject to an increase.

Q. What kind of admission tests will be conducted for Journalism and English (Hons.) Courses?
A. There is no specific syllabus for either of the tests. The English (Hons.) will seek to check a student's comprehension, analytical and language skills. The Journalism (Hons.) test will seek to assess comprehension, analytical and language skills, as well as awareness of contemporary events.

Q. Is the cut-off percentage different for students residing outside Delhi?
A. Cut-off is the same for all regions in India.

Q. Are the first lists taken out on the basis of merit or on a first come first basis?
A. The lists are taken out strictly on merit basis only.

Q. What were the last year's (2007) cut-off percentages?
A. Last year's cut-off percentages are available from the Cut Offs link.

Q. Is there an entrance test for B.A. (Hons.) Economics?
A. No, there's no entrance test for B.A. (Hons.) Economics.

Q: When will the lists be released?
A: The exact dates will be made available during the months of May-June 2008.

Note: You can also seek help at the Admission Counselling Unit in LSR.

Postgraduate
Q. What is the procedure for Admission to MA Courses.
A. Applicants wishing to join LSR College for MA Courses are required to get themselves registered with the Delhi University (South Campus). Details are available on the DU Website www.du.ac.in

IB & Other Programmes Equivalent to Higher Secondary CBSE Board Exam

Q. May I join LSR College if I have completed the IB or other equivalent programme?

A. Yes. Admission requests from students who have undergone the International Baccalaureate programme/other equivalent programme are accepted. Our admission process starts in early June and completes by end Jun every year. During this period it is advisable for the student to be present in Delhi.
The Admission Form may be downloaded from our website www.lsrcollege.org. The 'Admissions' pages on our website have most of the admissions requirements.
We entertain the predicted grades as a basis for admission provisionally, subject to merit, vacancies for the course selected and passing of pre admission tests for English and Journalism courses. There are no vacncies reserved for any category in LSR.
In case of delay in publishing of the IB results beyond 30 Jun, a confidential assessment of the candidate's capabilities, expected grades and chances of passing the IB programme are required to be sent by the Principal of the prospective student's school/college, to our College Principal, latest by 30 Jun.

We offer only a Bachelor of Arts programme, hence the PCM scores will not count. The list of courses which qualify for admission is included in the Admission Form which may be downloaded from the website. There is no requirement for prospective students to approach the Foreign Students Adviser if they are an Indian nationals.

The cut-off percentages for various courses should also be seen to assess whether you may gain admission to LSR. The IB Grades are converted to percentages in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the University of Delhi. (www.du.ac.in) given below.

Equation of the Grade/Point System

University of Delhi

(Information Section)

Formula/equation of the grade point average awarded in examinations such as Cambridge School Certificate Examination/Malayan/Overseas/African G.C.E./Examination School Certificate Examination and/or 12th Grade Examination of the American Embassy School, New Delhi with the percentage of marks as are awarded in the Higher Secondary Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Examination, New Delhi, for the purpose of admission to different Courses in the Delhi University:

GRADE	MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF EACH GRADE	GRADE	MEAN RESULTANT PERCENTAGE
1	90	A	90
2	75	B	75
3	66	C	60
4	61	D	40
5	57	E	30
6	51	F	Fail
7	47	-
8	40	-
9	Fail	-

The admission giving authority may calculate according to this conversion table (A.C. Reso. No. 319 dated 22.3.1976)

(Please note that the above notification is a copy of the Delhi University notification on the subject and any clarification required may be obtained from Delhi University.)

Medium of Instructions

Q. What is the medium of instructions at LSR?

A. English is the medium of instructions for all courses (except for Sanskrit). It is compulsory to include English marks in the 'best four' aggregate required for admission. For admission in Sanskrit, a student has the option of including any language other than English in her ‘best four’ total.

Forms
Q. Are the admission forms available online or can they be sent by post?
A. Admission forms can be obtained online or at the College counter only. You may download your form here. The admission form is not sent by post.

Hostel

Q: How many hostel rooms does LSR have?
A: LSR has a total of 300 hostel seats and it is advisable for all out-station students to come early and make alternative arrangements should they not get a place in the hostel. We receive over 2000 applications for accommodation and it is therefore not possible to accommodate all the applicants. There are several good paying guest accommodation available near the College campus.

Q: On what basis is a hostel seat alloted?
A: It is strictly alloted on the basis of merit and need.

Q: How do I apply for a hostel room?
A: Students wishing to avail of the on-campus housing should obtain a separate application form from the Residence Office immediately after they have been admitted to the college. The completed form, along with a copy of the school marks-sheet and a certificate of physical fitness, must be submitted to the Residence Office by the date specified on the College Notice Board, for finalising the Residence interview list.

Fee Structure

Q: What is the fee structure for my course?
A: Please check the Prospectus for the fee structure for the year of admission. This is generally available towards the end of May.

Q: Are there any scholarships available?
A: There are a limited number of awards available on the basis of merit. Please check the Prospectus for further details.

Faculty

Q: Could you please give me my sociology teacher’s contact details?
A: Due to security concerns, we do not divulge the Faculty’s contact address or details. You may however make a special request by emailing us and providing us particulars. We will then consider it on merit.

Q: I have applied for Economics (Hons) and I was wondering about my Faculty?
A: The Faculty list is shown on the Departments page. During admissions, you will be given an opportunity to interact with some of your Faculty.

Alumna

We have recently updated our Alumna pages but it is an on-going process. We therefore request all LSR graduates to sign up and stay connected! Please see the Alumna Search page.

Q: How do I contact my classmate, Journalism (Hons) Batch of 1999?
A: You may use the Alumna Search page.

Results

Q: When will my first year results be declared?
A: Delhi University declares subject wise results usually in the months of June and July. It is a centralized process and does usually take 2-3 months for evaluation. The results have to be seen on the College Notice Board and are not available online

Vacancies

Q: Are there any administrative positions available?
A: All vacant positions administrative or otherwise are posted on the Vacancies at LSR link. Information regarding the qualifications required and interview dates may be obtained from this link.