Is Vikram Seth A-List?
No — Vikram Seth is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1993
*A Suitable Boy* Success
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — *A Suitable Girl* Announced
Ranking Timeline
*Mappings* Debut Poetry
Publishes his first book of poems, *Mappings*, starting his literary career.
*The Golden Gate* Novel
Publishes *The Golden Gate*, a novel in verse, gaining critical acclaim.
*A Suitable Boy* Success
Publishes *A Suitable Boy*, a monumental novel establishing him as a major writer.
Commonwealth Writers' Prize
Receives the Commonwealth Writers' Prize.
Recognition in India
Receives various awards recognizing his contributions to Indian literature.
*A Suitable Girl* Announced
Announces the sequel to *A Suitable Boy*.
Continued literary output
Continues writing and publishing poems.
Renowned Author
Remains a renowned and respected author in Indian English literature.
Last updated: February 25, 2026