DU COLLEGE PROFILES
Source: Times of India, New Delhi
HANS RAJ
PROFILE | Started in 1948 by the DAV Managing Committee, the college recently revamped its infrastructure with contribution from some of its successful alumni. An aggregate touching 90% can brighten your chances for securing a seat in the college. Economics (hons), BCom (hons) and electronics are the most popular courses here
LOCATION | Malkaganj, North Campus; Ph: 27667458
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (hons), BA (hons) economics, BA (hons) in English, Hindi, history, maths, Sanskrit; BA programme; BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, physics, maths, computer science, electronics, zoology, physical sciences, life sciences
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Shiny Ahuja, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal, and news anchor Vinod Dua
FACILITIES | The college has a boys’ hostel that can accommodate 200 students. It has one central library with internet facility and various department libraries. There are 20 computers in the main library, 10 in the staff room besides four labs with 200 computers. Principal S C Arora says, ‘‘We renovated the auditorium and science labs and have the latest imported equipment in our labs.’’ There is a book bank for needy students and ATM facility on the campus
HINDU
PROFILE | The college is known to make leaders out of its students. Many of the who’s who from the political and industrial arena have passed out of this college. The students of Hindu are known to have a penchant for free speech and expression. The college sees high cut-offs — beyond 90% — for courses like BCom (hons) or economics (hons) every year. Hindu is one of the 12 colleges that will admit students for its English (hons) course through the Common Aptitude Test for English this year
LOCATION | North Campus; Ph: 27667184
COURSES OFFERED | BSc (hons) in chemistry, physics, mathematics, botany, zoology, physical sciences, statistics integrated course; BA programme; BCom (hons); BA (hons) in economics, English, history, political science, Hindi, Sanskrit, sociology, music
FAMOUS ALUMNI | PM Manmohan Singh, late justice H R Khanna, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, actor Arjun Rampal, and Palash Sen, lead singer of the band Euphoria
FACILITIES | The college has a boys’ hostel that can accommodate 200 students. Hindu houses an airconditioned library with Internet facility that stocks over one lakh books. The college ground is being turned into a practice venue for Rugby matches for the Commonwealth Games in 2010
KIRORI MAL
PROFILE | The college has bred many a great actors and is known for its 50-year-old dramatics society — The Players. Its debating society and dance society, Sensation, have brought laurels to the college. KMC is also a venue for Rugby practice sessions during the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
LOCATION | North Campus; Ph: 27667939
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in economics, English, geography, Hindi, history, maths, philosophy, political science, Sanskrit, Urdu; BA prog; BCom (hons); BCom prog; BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, stats, zoology, applied phy sciences, phy sciences and life sciences
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Satish Kaushik, and Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik
FACILITIES | Its boys’ hostel accommodates 150 students. The college promises exposure to performing arts. It has a well-equipped library and three computer labs. ‘‘Our physical education faculty also trains students in Yoga,’’ says Virendra Kumar, vice-principal.
SRCC
PROFILE | Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) is a dream destination for students wishing to pursue undergraduate studies in commerce and economics. Known for introducing commerce education in university system in Delhi, it started functioning in 1932. The college has reinvented itself with the changing times — a new-look campus, air conditioned classrooms equipped with LCD and laptops. The distinguished faculty and now a world class infrastructure makes it one of the best, says principal PC Jain.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus; 27667905; www.srcc.edu
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (Hons) & BA (Hons) in economics
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Politicians Arun Jaitley, Jitin Prasada, actor Gulshan Grover, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, management guru Shiv Khera
FACILITIES | Equipped with a world-class infrastructure, the college will soon have LCD screens in all classrooms. All its teachers are now getting laptops and the college has been converted into a wi-fi zone. The college also provides hostel facility for 150 boys and 50 girls. Besides having a well-known debating society, the college organises sports and cultural festivals. NO. OF SEATS 551
ST STEPHEN’S
PROFILE | Considered to be among the best colleges in India, St Stephen’s has contributed to the nation’s growth by producing some of the finest bureaucrats, journalists and politicians. Founded in 1881, the oldest college of Delhi has economics as its most popular course. It’s a microcosm that is India as its students and teachers come from various cultural and geographical backgrounds.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus, DU; 27667271; www.ststephens.edu
COURSES OFFERED | BA (Hons) in economics, English, history, maths, Sanskrit, philosophy; BA Programme; BSc Programme (physical sciences); BSc (Hons) chemistry, physics and mathematics
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Authors Shashi Tharoor (now an MP), Ramchandra Guha, Khushwant Singh, politicians Rahul Gandhi, Mani Shankar Aiyar
FACILITIES | The college has a number of societies that are the best interactive platforms for students. The college has an excellent library. It provides scholarships to students from weaker sections of society. The college offers free Internet on the campus. It provides hostel facilities for boys and girls on the campus. The college has a gymnasium. An active placement cell makes sure that students get absorbed in the industry. The college this year will get 12 additional seats for girls NO. OF SEATS 420
SGTB KHALSA
PROFILE | SGTB Khalsa College was established in 1951 by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee. ‘‘We have come up with a better infrastructure this year. We have included a lift, a special toilet, ramps and relaid the roads for physically challenged students,’’ says principal Dr Jaswinder Singh.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus; 27667469; e-mail: khalsasgtb@vsnl.com
COURSES OFFERED | BA (Hons) in eco, Eng, Hindi, history, maths, pol science, Punjabi; BA Prog; BCom (Hons); BCom (Pass); BSc (Hons) in botany, chem, maths, electronics, physics, zoology; BSc applied physical sciences (comp science); BSc life sciences, BSc physical science. A 3-month certificate course in cyber journalism and sports management and one-year PG diploma in forensic science on the cards.
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Maninder Singh and singer Rabbi Shergill
FACILITIES | It has one of the best auditoriums in DU. Known for its sporting culture, the college has a modern gymnasium. It’s the university champion in cricket, hockey, handball and athletics. Its student, Yogesh Sharma, is representing Delhi Daredevils. It has a lawntennis court. The college has a placement cell, which serves to find employment for students with MNCs. NO. OF SEATS 860
IP COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
PROFILE | Established in 1924, Indraprastha College, primarily an arts and commerce college, is considered a pioneer in field of women’s education. The college was declared a heritage building by Delhi government in 2002. ‘‘We are the only college in DU offering mass media programme and the only girls college with a swimming pool,’’ says Dr Manasvini M Yogi, media coordinator, IP College.
ADD & CONTACT | Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi-54 (3 km away from North Campus); 23954085, 23962009; www.ipcollege.com
COURSES OFFERED | Bachelor of Mass Media and Mass Communication, BA (Hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, Sanskrit; BA Programme; BCom (Hons); BSc (Hons) in comp science
FACILITIES | It houses a state-of-the-art audio-visual studio. The college also has a student exchange programme with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia for its mass communication students. The college has added an audiovisual room for lectures. It has a gym, a tennis academy and fitness centre. It is one of the few colleges with a differently-abled friendly building and facilities for visually impaired students. The college on July 16 will start its second hostel which can accommodate 200 girls. NO. OF SEATS 850
RAMJAS COLLEGE
PROFILE | Founded in 1917, Ramjas is one of the oldest colleges of Delhi University. ‘‘We are expecting to offer new programmes and increase our hostel facilities next year. We are already working on the expansion plans for the increased seats and otherwise as well,’’ says Rajendra Prasad, principal, Ramjas College. And it’s not just academics, Ramjas is also famous for housing the best debating society in Delhi University.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus; 27667706; www.ramjascollege.edu
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (Hons), BSc (Hons) in chemistry, physics, statistics, botany, zoology, maths; BSc Programme; BA (Hons) in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, economics, history, political science, music, maths; BA Programme
FAMOUS ALUMNI | Actor Manoj Bajpai, documentary filmmaker Rahul Roy
FACILITIES | The data management system in Ramjas enables students and teachers to access information regarding college and their details from any part of the world. Besides student activity centre, meant for extracurricular activities, the college has installed LCD projectors in classrooms. The college also has wi-fi facility on the campus. It has hostel facility — 80 seats for girls and 120 for boys. NO. OF SEATS 1186
DAULAT RAM
PROFILE | Known for providing liberal education to women, Daulat Ram College was established in 1960. ‘‘Our aim is to guide and help students to grow as cultured, confident and knowledgeable human beings,’’ says principal Dr Kanan Nanda.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus; 27667863; www.daulatramcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED | BA (Hons) in eco, Eng, Hindi, history, maths, music, philosophy, pol science, psychology, Sanskrit; BCom (Hons); BSc (Hons) in biochemistry, botany, chemistry, mathematics, zoology; BCom Programme; BA Programme and BSc Life Sciences. The college will start BA in industrial relation and personal management and physical education this year
FAMOUS ALUMNUS | TERI ex-VC Vibha Dhawan
FACILITIES | The college is home to many cultural societies. Apart from facilities for athletics, hockey, badminton and swimming, the college will soon have a rugby field. The NSS of the college also takes interest in helping out aged and visually challenged. The college library lends books for one complete academic session to students from weaker sections of society. It offers residential facility to 125 girls. It’s adding 25 more hostel seats this year. NO. OF SEATS 1000
SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH
NO. OF SEATS 950
PROFILE | Established in 1967, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College provides courses in commerce and social sciences. It shifted to its current building in Sheikh Sarai in 1991. With reasonably high cut-offs in commerce courses, the college is on its way to becoming one of the top colleges in south Delhi. ‘‘The uniqueness of our college lies in our extremely qualified and dedicated faculty. We offer our students a combination of academic and extra-curricular training,’’ said Dr P K Khurana, officiating principal of the college.
ADD & CONTACT | Sheikh Sarai, Phase II. Ph: 29250306
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (honours), BCom (programme), BA (honours) in English, geography, economics, Hindi, history, maths, political science, BA (programme)
FACILITIES | The college will undergo major renovation this year. The classrooms will be made suitable for audio-video teaching and will have LCD projectors. The plan for developing infrastructure for cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis may also get off the ground soon. The library with nearly 65,000 books has been digitized. The college promotes extracurricular activities like debates, dramatics, music and fine arts through different societies.
ACHARYA N DEV
NO. OF SEATS 461
PROFILE | Established in 1991, Acharya Narendra Dev College the only college with specific focus on science courses. Principal Savithri Singh says, ‘‘Science cannot be taught through lectures. There should be opportunity for every student to explore. So we put a lot of stress on research even at the undergraduate level.’’ One of the students in the college recently won the Young Scientist Award from the Delhi Council of Science & Technolgy. She was granted Rs 3 lakh for doing research.
ADD & CONTACT | Govindpuri, Kalkaji. Ph: 26294542; website: www.andcollege.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BSc (honours) in physics, electronics, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, biomedical science, BSc Programme in physical science, life science, applied physical science, applied life science. BCom (H)
FACILITIES | To promote research, there are five laboratories in the college and the number will increase in the coming months. The college also has a web facility centre equipped with 80 computers and recently it set up a videoconferencing facility that will allow it to link with other DU colleges. A number of scholarships and monthly stipends are offered to students from economically weaker sections. The college organizes a Diwali Mela every year in collaboration with NGOs. It also has a small gym.
RAJGURU
NO. OF SEATS 149
PROFILE | Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women focuses on job-oriented courses in electronics, instrumentation, food technology, computer science and biomedical sciences. These applied courses give students graduating from the college a professional edge. Principal Dr S Lakshmi said, ‘‘Our students get a lot of job offers from the industry. But many of them choose to pursue higher studies.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Jhilmil Colony, Vivek Vihar. Ph: 22146024
COURSES OFFERED | Bachelor of applied science (hons) in electronics, instrumentation, food technology; BSc (honours) in computer science, biomedical science
FACILITIES | The college has well-equipped laboratories for electronics, food technology and instrumentation as well as a fully-computerized library that offers study material for subjects ranging from science to humanities as well as digitized project reports. To conduct seminars and interactive sessions, the college has a seminar room and audio-visual room. The students can also avail the facility of laptops for projects and presentations.
ZAKIR HUSAIN COLLEGE
PROFILE | Zakir Husain College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Delhi. Eventually, the small school changed character and developed into Delhi College . It was only in 1924 that the college became a part of the University and in 1991 was renamed Zakir Husain College. ‘‘We assess students not just based on the academic performance, but on over all development. Our new state of the art auditorium is complete and our library will also be centrally airconditioned soon,’’ says principal Mohd Aslam Parvaiz
ADD & CONTACT | Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110 001; 23233420, www.zakirhusaincollege.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) Arabic, BA (H) Persian, BA (H) Urdu, BA (H) Bengali, BA (H) English, BA (H) Hindi, BA (H) Sanskrit, BA (H) maths, BA (H) eco, BA (H) history, BA (H) pol science, BA (H) psychology, BA prog, BCom (H), BCom (Pass), BSc (H) botany, BSc (H) chemistry, BSc (H) electronics, BSc (H) maths, BSc (H) zoology, BSc life sciences, BSc physical sciences
FACILITIES | Besides a well-managed sports ground, the college has an eco club which has a tie up with Bombay Natural History Society. The ghazal and singing society is very well known, alongwith a multimedia library and film library. It is amongst few colleges which have a book bank that allots a maximum of four books to each student for the whole academic year.
NO. OF SEATS 1400
MIRANDA HOUSE
PROFILE | Miranda House, residential college for women, is one of the premier Women’s institutions of Delhi University. It was founded in 1948 by the then Vice-Chancellor, Sir Maurice Gwyer; Lady Edwina Mountbatten laid its foundation stone on March 7 in the same year. In the past five decades, as the college has grown, several other buildings have been added to its original design. It is now declared a heritage building. Miranda offers liberal education in humanities and science to more than 2500 students.
ADD & CONTACT | North Campus; 27666983, www.mirandahouse.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA; BA with functional Hindi; BA (H) in English, Hindi, economics, political science, sociology, history, philosophy, geography, mathematics, Sanskrit, Bengali, music; B Sc (H) in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, mathematics; B Sc in life sciences and applied physical science; B El Ed (four year)
FACILITIES | Located within the college campus, the residence opens on Chhatra Marg. It has 120 rooms available on twin sharing basis and seven four seaters. Each student is a member of the Students’ Union and annually participates in the election of office-bearers, namely, the president, VP, secretary, presidents of cultural societies viz debating, Hindi dramatics, English dramatics, fine arts, music, dance and presidents of sports and hostel union
NO. OF SEATS 684
ARSD COLLEGE
PROFILE | Established in 1959, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College shifted to its present location at Dhaula Kuan in July 1965. The college, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year, has scripted success stories both in academics and sports. There will be a new auditorium after six months. B Sc (H) will have two section this year to meet the expansion plans,’’ says Gulshan Sahni, faculty, department of physics
ADD & CONTACT | Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi; 24113436; www.arsdcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED | BSc prog, BSc applied physical science (electronics/- industrial chemistry) BA (H) economics, BSc (H) chemistry, BCom (pass), BCom (H), BA (H) English BA (H) Hindi, BSc (H) computer science, BA (H) history, BSc (H) electronics, BA (H) maths, BSc (H) Maths, BA (H) pol science, BSc (H) physics
FACILITIES | The college is home to various cultural clubs of which the dramatics society and the cultural society are the most prominent ones. As a part of annual event, the dramatics and the cultural societies also organize a one-and-halfmonth-long workshop with the experts of the National School of Drama. Among the various sports offered in the college, swimming is the most popular one. The college also has a computerized library and well-equipped laboratories for science and computer courses
NO. OF SEATS 1000
MAITREYI
PROFILE | Established in 1967, this girls-only college takes pride in the fact that it has one of the greenest campuses in Delhi University. ‘‘We believe in bringing innovative ways of teaching and from this year we are offering a PG diploma in nanotechnology, the first of its kind in the country. We are also installing a lift for the differently-abled and airconditioning systems in the college,’’ says Dr Savita M Dutta, principal.
LOCATION | Bapudham Complex, Chanakyapuri; 24121494
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, political science, sanskrit and sociology, BA Programme; BCom (pass); BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, mathematics, physics, zoology, applied physical sciences, life sciences NO. OF SEATS 890
FACILITIES | Apart from well-equipped laboratories for the science courses, the college has a good collection of books in the library. Maitreyi College does not have a placement cell but has always taken lead in organizing career fairs. The college provides students with sports facilities for various games. It specifically promotes judo and table tennis. For the physically challenged, new ramps are being made this year. The Braille packages are also available in the college.
LADY SHRI RAM
PROFILE | Among the wellknown colleges of DU, Lady Shri Ram College for Women was established in 1956. ‘‘We take pride in the fact that LSR stands for leadership with social responsibility. We train not only job seekers, but job creators as well. From this year, we will tie up with National University of Singapore for an exchange programme at undergraduate level. LSR provides an inclusive environment for not just who come from the marginalized section of society, but for all,’’ says Kanika Aggarwal Khandelwal, mediacoordinator of the college.
LOCATION | Lajpat Nagar-IV, South Delhi; 26434459
COURSES OFFERED | BA Programme; BCom (hons); BA (hons) in economics, English, journalism, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, Sanskrit, sociology and statistics
NO. OF SEATS 850
FACILITIES | LSR has one of the most active placement cells in Delhi University. Its computerized library is also one of the best among DU colleges. The college is introducing ramps to make the campus more friendly to differently-abled. A society, Swalamban, conducts workshops on computer and English literacy, gender and personality development for its students. The college has a full-time student counsellor. Hostel facility with 300 seats is available in the college.
DYAL SINGH
PROFILE | Founded in 1959 and run by a trust, Dyal Singh College became part of Delhi University in 1973. The college is governed by the idea that education without morals makes no sense. ‘‘Right now we are concentrating on expansion plans. We will soon have a five-storey science block,’’ says Dr I S Bakshi, principal.
LOCATION | Lodi Road, New Delhi; 24365948
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, maths, political science; BA programme; BCom (hons), BCom (pass); BSc (hons) in botany, maths, physics and applied zoology; BSc in applied physical sciences, life sciences
NO. OF SEATS 1237
FACILITIES | From this academic session, the college will have a lift for differentlyabled, a 200-seat auditorium and a basketball court. The cultural societies of the college are fairly active. The college authorities specifically look after the infrastructure for boxing game and in recent years its students have won a number of medals in boxing (girls) competitions. The college has a women advisory committee that trains the girls in martial arts.
JANKI DEVI COLLEGE
PROFILE | In its golden jubilee year, this college was started by a follower of Gandhi, Brij Krishan Chandiwala, in 1959. The college stands for peace, communal harmony and women’s empowerment. The college also won an award from the chief minister in 2006 for rainwater harvesting on its campus. ‘‘We want to impart education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased and the intellect is expanded,’’ says principal, Indu Anand
ADD & CONTACT | Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, New Delhi. Ph: 25787754, e-mail: jdmcollege@hotmail.com; jdmcadmission@yahoo.com
COURSES OFFERED | B.Com (hons), BCom programme, BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, sociology and Sanskrit, short-term courses in journalism and women’s studies
FACILITIES | The college has an open-air auditorium, a fully-automated library with free internet, audiovideo recorders and screen reading software for the differently-abled and a stateof-the-art computer lab. Besides, there are separate societies for drama, music and debates. The college organizes coaching sessions for basketball, cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, boxing and weightlifting. The college provides free meals to and needy students
NO. OF SEATS 775
KAMLA NEHRU COLLEGE
PROFILE | The college offers courses in humanities and commerce. Established in 1964, this girl’s college is known for a strong base of co-curricular activities and its course in English journalism, which is offered only in five colleges in DU
ADD & CONTACT | August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. Ph: 26494881, website: www.kamalanehrucollege.org
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in journalism, economics, English, Hindi, geography, psychology, political science, philosophy, Sanskrit, BCom (hons), BCom programme, BA/BSc (hons) maths
FACILITIES | The college has nearly 20 societies for co-curricular activities like the Eco Club that sensitizes students towards the environment. Creative Writing Society and Wallpaper Society are particularly popular among students. The college also has societies for fine arts and decoration, dance, theatre and debating. Journalism students have access to a well-equipped multimedia centre where they can work their projects
NO. OF SEATS 838
GARGI COLLEGE
PROFILE | Established in 1967, this college offers courses in humanities, science, commerce and education. Gargi College had been selected as the ‘‘College With Potential for Excellence’’ by the UGC.
ADD & CONTACT | Siri Fort Road, New Delhi. Ph: 26494544, website: www.gargicollege.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in applied psychology, English, Hindi, history,philosophy, political science, Sanskrit, BA Programme, BCom (hons), BCom Programme, BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, microbiology, physics, zoology, life sciences, physical sciences, B EL Ed
FACILITIES | The college has a new state-of-the-art seminar room with projector for 150 students. There are societies for dramatics, choreography and photography. An auditorium with 750 seats is nearing completion. The college has a placement cell, library and computer lab with free internet facility. It brings out 10 newsletters edited by the students. There’s a Womens’ Development Centre and science laboratories
NO. OF SEATS 1100
SHAHEED SUKHDEV COLLEGE
PROFILE | Established in 1987, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies was set up by the ministry of HRD to impart business and management education at undergraduate level. It offers four courses in management and information technology. ‘‘We endeavour to further our commitment to create young business and management experts. Our faculty is constantly working towards adding value-added programmes. At present, we have a programme on .NET technology in collaboration with HCL. We are weighing other programmes such as advertising and finance. The college’s placement has been very effective since its formation,’’ said the college principal, Poonam Verma
ADD & CONTACT | Jhilmil Colony, Vivek Vihar; 22154581, www.cbsdu.net
COURSES OFFERED | BA in business studies, financial and investment analysis, B Sc (H) computer science and post-graduate diploma in computer applications
NO. OF SEATS 184
FACILITIES | With special focus on placements, the college has a Career Development Centre (the placement cell), CBSE Alumni Association, Communiqui (The College Promotion Cell), Management Interaction Cell, Entrepreneurial Cell. The college also organizes events like corporate seminar, business and cultural festivals and events for school students
BHARATI COLLEGE
PROFILE | Established as Bharati Mahila College in 1971, the institute shifted to its present location with its new name Bharati College in 1998. This girls’ college offers courses in humanities and commerce. Principal Promodini Varma says, ‘‘This year we will hold a weeklong orientation for the newcomers to sensitize them to issues in the society and prepare them for the life in college’’
ADD & CONTACT | C-4, Janakpuri; 25547380
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in English, Hindi, history, political science, BA programme, BCom (H) and BCom pass
NO. OF SEATS 1600
FACILITIES | For the last five years, the drama club of the college has been working with the inmates of Tihar Jail to teach them acting and script writing. Besides a well-equipped library, the college has a computer lab with broadband connectivity. The college has a basketball court, a cricket ground and facilities for volleyball and kho-kho. The college is also constructing special toilets for differently-abled students
DDU COLLEGE
PROFILE | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College has seen a steady growth in its popularity in west Delhi since it was established in 1990. The college offers courses in science, commerce and humanities besides seven add-on/shortterm courses. Principal S K Garg says, ‘‘We focus not only on academics but extra curricular activities also. We want to ensure organizational development of our students’’
ADD & CONTACT | Shivaji Marg, Karampura; 25173401, http//dducollege.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | Bachelors of business studies, BCom (H), BSc (H) in computer science, electronics, mathematics, physics, life sciences, physical sciences and applied physical science, English and BA programme
NO. OF SEATS 626
FACILITIES | The college has a well-equipped computer, electronics and physics labs. It also has a fitness room. Besides, it has already upgraded its five classrooms into audio visual rooms while nine new audio visual rooms are being constructed.
ZAKIR HUSAIN (EVENING)
PROFILE | Zakir Husain College is one of the oldest colleges of Delhi University and has a long and illustrious history. It was founded by Ghaziuddin Feroz Jung in the year 1792 as a madarsa and was named Delhi College in the year 1825. Later on, after merging with Lahore College it was renamed Anglo-Arabic College. It was affiliated to Delhi University in 1928. While evening classes began in 1958, the college got its present name in 1975. The college shifted to its present premises in 1991. Dr S A Hamideen, principal of the college says, ‘‘Our emphasis this year would be on placements. Moreover, we are waiting for the Academic Council’s approval following which we would start an honours programme in business economics from next year.’’ The fee structure is one of the lowest in Delhi.
ADD & CONTACT | Jawaharlal Nehru Marg; 011-23231899; http://zhe.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in English, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Sanskrit, history, political science, BCom (H), BCom (pass), BA (pass)
FACILITIES | Besides a sports ground, the college has an eco club. The ghazal and singing society is well known, along with a multimedia library and film library. It is among the few colleges which have a book bank. It has a boys hostel. ‘‘This year a computer lab will be opened for all the students and teachers. We are also conducting special classes in communicative English free of cost,’’ said Hamideen.
NO. OF SEATS 500
PGDAV (EVENING)
PROFILE | Established in 1958, PGDAV (Evening) is a coeducational college offering courses in commerce and humanities to hundreds of students who want to study and work alongside. Located on Ring Road, the college is easily accessible. Says R M Bhardwaj, principal of the college, ‘‘We lay stress on cocurricular activities along with academic excellence. Most of the students who apply here are those who are already working but want to enhance their academic qualification. We are the only college that provides special remedial classes in English to SC/STs and other weaker sections of society to improve their communication skills.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Nehru Nagar, Ring Road; 011-26315214, 29845214; www.pgdavevening.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in Hindi, mathematics, political science, BCom (H) and BCom (Pass)
FACILITIES | The college has a well-equipped playground, computerized library with a reading room, lecture rooms, seminar halls and a computer lab. The cultural society of the college has activities like music, dance and various other programmes
NO. OF SEATS 570
DESHBANDHU (EVENING)
PROFILE | Established in 1958, Deshbandhu College (Evening) is one of the oldest in Delhi University, offering courses in commerce and humanities. The college is located in the heart of south Delhi. Says Dr S P Aggarwal, principal, ‘‘The college has a highly qualified and experienced faculty, many of whom are also engaged in PG teaching at the university. A number of our teachers have published their academic and creative work.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Kalkaji; 011-26430192; www.deshbandhuevening.com
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (Hons), BCom (pass), BA (pass), BA (H) in Hindi, English and political science
FACILITIES | The college has well-equipped computer labs. It also offers a course in film study. The college library has 40,000 books for its students and is fully computerized. It offers free books to students who score more than 55% marks in their annual exams. The college library has a book bank for needy and deserving students and several cultural societies
NO. OF SEATS 680
DCAC
NO. OF SEATS 517
PROFILE | Delhi College of Arts & Commerce is one of the only two co-ed colleges in DU that offer BA (honours) Journalism. Thanks to this flagship course, the college has gained popularity since it was established in 1987. Besides, the college is also known for its add-on courses in different foreign languages. Though it has many cultural activities, it does not provide any quota for ECA during admission. Principal M S Rawat says, ‘‘We try to liaison with the industry so that our students can pick up skills and become employable, and not just academically qualified"
ADD & CONTACT | Netaji Nagar; 011-24109821; dcac.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in journalism, English, economics, history, political science, BCom (H), BCom programme, BA programme
FACILITIES | The college has two computer labs for students and a separate lab for teachers. There is also an ICT-enabled room with LCD projectors for lectures and a special committee room for interaction between industry experts and journalism students. The college has a ground for cricket and a tabletennis room. It has tied up with National Stadium for swimming pool facilities
MOTILAL NEHRU
NO. OF SEATS 1017
PROFILE | Motilal Nehru College was established in 1964 and is known for winning the coveted Chancellors Trophy for excellence in sports 14 times. The college has a student exchange programme with Pusan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea. Principal Ramesh Chand Sharma says, ‘‘We believe in all-round development of our students and have earned recognition for our college in sports"
ADD & CONTACT | Benito Juarez Marg, South Campus; 011-24112604; mlnc.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (H), BCom programme, BSc (H) in physics, chemistry, mathematics, physical science, applied physical science, BA (H) in economics, English, political science, Hindi, Sanskrit; BA programme
FACILITIES | The college is soon going to begin the renovation of its building. It has a fully computerized library and a seminar room. There is an academic society for almost every subject, while its culture and debate societies are also quite popular. The college also provides free books to students from economically weaker sections. It maintains a Student Aid Fund
PGDAV
NO. OF SEATS 1070
PROFILE | Established in 1957, the college is sought for its commerce courses in which the cut-offs touch the 90s. Principal Inderjeet Sharma says, ‘‘We have a highly motivated team of teachers who believe not just in academic growth of the students, but also in their multi-faceted development. That is why we put a lot of stress on conferences, seminars, dramatics and sports
ADD & CONTACT | Ring Road, Nehru Nagar; 011-29832092; pgdav.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in economics, English, Hindi, history, political science, Sanskrit, BA programme, BCom (H), BCom, BSc (H) in mathematics, computer science, statistics
FACILITIES | The college has an active NSS cell. It has a well-equipped computer laboratory and a conference room with audio-visual facilities. The college library has a collection of more than 70,000 books. The college has a wellmaintained playground, which is used for regional and domestic cricket matches. The college also has clubs for debates and dramatics
RAM LAL ANAND
PROFILE | Shri Ram Lal Anand, an eminent lawyer of the Supreme Court, laid the foundation of RLA College in 1964. Initially, the college functioned in Defence Colony and Green Park before moving to its present location at Benito Juarez Road, opposite Anand Niketan. In 1973, the college was taken over by the Delhi University. It is a multifaculty, co-educational college having approximately 1,350 students on its rolls in various courses
ADD & CONTACT | Benito Juarez Road, near South Campus; 011-24112557; www.rlacollege.edu.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in English, Hindi, history, Hindi Journalism and political science; BA programme; BCom (H) and BCom programme, BSc (H) in computer science, microbiology, geology and statistics
FACILITIES | The college boasts of a computerized library and well-equipped laboratories. It has good infrastructure for sports and special guidance is provided for kabbadi by experts. The college is home to over a dozen societies, including those for theatre and debate. Request for construction of a women’s hostel has been sent to the university authorities
NO. OF SEATS 514
SRI VENKATESWARA
PROFILE | The vision and public spirit to promote the cause of education culminated in launching Sri Venkateswara College in New Delhi under the famous Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The college began functioning in 1961 in a school building of the Andhra Education Society at Rouse Avenue with 271 students and 13 faculty members. The college moved to its present location in Dhaula Kuan on August 25, 1969.
ADD & CONTACT | Benito Juarez Road, near South Campus; 011-24112196; www.svcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED | BA (H) in eco, English, Hindi, history, maths, pol science, Sanskrit, sociology, BA programme, BCom (H), BCom programme, BSc (H) in biochemistry, botany, chem-istry, electronics, maths, physics, statistics, zoology; BSc life sciences
FACILITIES | The USPs of the college are its research activities, placement cell, industry interaction, computers and IT infrastructure, and add-on programmes. The college has a cricket field, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court and table tennis facilities. Apart from hostels, it has a gym, three-step stadium, auditorium and central instrument lab. The library has a collection of 99,150 books and gets 62 journals and magazines as well as 12 newspapers
NO. OF SEATS 959
CVS
PROFILE | The College of Vocational Studies is an institution of DU and has been offering vocational and conventional education since 1972. ‘‘It makes a small beginning in a great change in the field of higher education, making it more meaningful and diversified. CVS is among the pioneer institutions in the country to offer vocational education, bridging the gap between traditional university education and the changing socio-economic environment,’’ says principal Inderjeet Dagar.
ADD & CONTACT | Triveni (Sheikh Sarai), Phase-II; 011-29258544, 29258792; www.cvsdu.com
COURSES OFFERED | B Com (H), B Sc (H) computer science, BA (H) in economic, history and business economics, BA (vocational studies) in tourism, human resource management, marketing and management of insurance, materials management, marketing management and retail business, office management and secretarial practices and small and medium enterprises
FACILITIES | The college has well-equipped electronics and physics labs. It also has a fitness room. Besides, it has already upgraded its five classrooms into audiovisual rooms while nine new audio-visual rooms are being constructed
NO. OF SEATS 748
Keshav Mahavidyalaya (KMV)
PROFILE | The college is one of the newest institutions in DU. Established in 1994, Keshav Mahavidyalaya (KMV) now runs from a state-of-the-art building spread over 10 acres. Acting principal A K Arora said the college does not only focus on academic growth but also encourages them to base their thoughts on rational and logical thinking
ADD & CONTACT | Pitampura, Near Rani Bagh/Sainik Vihar; 27018805; www.kmv.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BBS, BSc (Honours) in computer science, electronics, physics, applied physical science, mathematics, BA (Honours) in psychology, Bcom (Honours), BSc in mathematical science
FACILITIES | The college is planning to start a hostel for 80 girls from the new session. The college building is disabled-friendly with elevator, ramps and special toilets. The college library has 12,200 books, two reading rooms and a separate computer room with internet facility. The building also has Wi-fi connectivity. The college auditorium, with a seating capacity of 800, is fully air-conditioned. Besides, there is an amphitheatre. The college also runs a placement cell. Meritorious students and those from economically weaker sections can get scholarships and fee concessions
NO. OF SEATS 463
AGRASEN
PROFILE | Established in 1994 by Delhi government as a constituent of DU, the college has been running from a school building and will shift to a new building in Vasundhara Enclave in 2010. The college is one of the only two co-ed colleges in DU that offer a degree course in English journalism. Principal Sunil Sondhi says, ‘‘We call our college a learning community. Here, everyone — from students to teachers to the other staff — learns and grows’’
ADD & CONTACT | Mayur Vihar-I; 22718067; www.macdu.com
COURSES OFFERED | BCom (Honours), BA (Honours) in journalism, English, political science, Hindi, BA programme, business economics, BSc (Honours) in electronics, BSc in applied physical sciences, BSc (Gen) mathematical sciences
FACILITIES | From 2010, the college will be shifted to a new building with a hostel facility and also a swimming pool. At present, the college has a media lab that produces short films of 15-20 minutes each. Besides an active theatre group, the college has also set up an adventure club — Arsenal — that takes students on treks and other similar activities thrice a year
NO. OF SEATS 600
KALINDI COLLEGE
PROFILE | Kalindi is one of the five colleges in DU that offer a degree course in journalism. Established in 1967, the college has a lot of plans in the pipeline for improving its infrastructure. Principal Anula Maurya says, ‘‘Our college is known to be a pioneer in offering professional and add-on courses. Our teaching faculty, staff and the students always strive for an all-round development’’
ADD & CONTACT | East Patel Nagar; 25787604; www.kalindicollege.org
COURSES OFFERED | BA (Honours) in journalism, English, Hindi, economics, political science, history, Sanskrit, BA programme, BSc (Honours) computer science, mathematics, physics, BSc life sciences, applied life sciences, applied physical sciences, BCom (Honours), BCom
FACILITIES | The college has four add-on courses in photojournalism, video production, office automation and foreign languages. There is a placement cell besides a computer center for students and teachers with free internet facility. The college also has plans to start BA (Honours) applied psychology and BA (Honours) geography in the near future
NO. OF SEATS 1037
RAJDHANI
PROFILE | Established in 1964, Rajdhani College is one of the oldest colleges in west Delhi. It is a co-ed college offering courses in science, commerce and humanities. The college principal, Vijaylakshmi Pandit, says: ‘‘For the last so many years, we have been known for maintaining discipline. We conduct regular classes and have given toppers to the university in history and political science.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Mahatma Gandhi Marg near Raja Garden; 25930752; http://rajdhani.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, history, economics, political science, BSc (hons) in physics, chemistry, electronics, maths, BCom (hons), BA programme
FACILITIES | The college has several plans for upgrading the infrastructure. Ramps are being constructed to make the building disabled-friendly. The library will be modified and the reading room will be made fully-air-conditioned in the next few months. A new computer laboratory for teaching the new curriculum in BSc mathematics will also come up soon. Besides, the college has a computer laboratory especially for ecommerce students. The college also has a mountaineering club to encourage adventure and physical fitness.
NO. OF SEATS 802
MATA SUNDRI
PROFILE | Mata Sundri College For Women offers courses in commerce and humanities. It was established in 1967 under the aegis of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee. Principal Satnam Kaur says, ‘‘Our college emphasizes on strict discipline. At the same time, we think a little religion is necessary to drain out stress in life. We are doing really well in academics with good results every year.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Mata Sundri Lane; 23237291; http://ms.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in English, Hindi, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, Punjabi, Sanskrit, BA programme, BCom (hons), BCom, Bachelor of Elementary Education
FACILITIES | The college has an amphitheatre while an auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 is being constructed. A 2000-litre underground water tank ensures constant supply of water. The building is being made disabled-friendly with special toilets and the construction of ramps have been already completed on the ground floor. The college runs self-defence classes for students under guidance from Delhi Police.
NO. OF SEATS 1081
AMBEDKAR
PROFILE | Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences is known for its science and technology courses. With strong industry link, most of the courses in the college are job-oriented. Acting principal Anil Bali says, ‘‘Our college offers applied courses in science that give students a chance to go for industrial training. After completion of the training, many students also take up a job at the same company.
ADD & CONTACT | Sector-2, Phase-I, Dwarka; 25087597; http://bcas.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BSc (hons) in biomedical sciences, computer science, food technology, electronics, microbiology, physics, polymer science, bachelor of applied sciences (hons) in instrumentation
FACILITIES | The college houses a well-equipped computerized library, stateof-the-art laboratories in 13 departments, a sports room and a gymnasium. There is a plan to start an astronomy club. The college has a placement cell which enables good student-industry interaction. The college also has audio-visual rooms, a conference room and an amphitheatre. Various societies and clubs take care of the extra-curricular activities.
NO. OF SEATS 300
LAKSHMIBAI
PROFILE | Founded in 1965, this women’s college is a constituent college of the DU and is managed by a governing body. The college has carved a niche for itself in the field of education in liberal arts for women. On Sunday, it serves as a teaching centre for Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board.
ADD & CONTACT | Ashok Vihar, Phase-III, Delhi 110052; 27418598, 27308598; http://lbc.du.ac.in/
COURSES OFFERED | BA programme, BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, political science, Sanskrit, business economics and philosophy; BCom and BCom (hons)
FACILITIES | The college has a well-stocked library and spacious reading room. The college is well known for providing friendly atmosphere to the visually challenged students. It has a fairly large number of such students. The college has a well-equipped seminar room.
NO. OF SEATS 1172
VIVEKANAND
PROFILE | Established in 1970, Vivekanand College is a girls-only college. Apart from delivering excellent academic performance in languages and psychology, Vivekanand College is also known for its athletics and sports team. The primary aim of the college is to provide a synergy between infrastructure facilities and academics so that students can get the best of all services.
ADD & CONTACT | Vivek Vihar, Delhi-110032; 22150100; http://www.vivekanandacolle ge.edu.in/
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in applied psychology, English, Hindi, mathematics, political science, Sanskrit, history, BA programme; BCom (hons) and BCom
FACILITIES | With a fiveacre field, Vivekanand College provides good sports facilities for girls in Delhi University. A well-equipped gymnasium will come up on the campus very soon. The college has an annual cultural calender which offers one-hour sports and ECA activities every week to every student. The calender is decided in a way that every student can have something to look forward to. The college has 30 hostel seats and a new hostel building is under construction.
NO. OF SEATS 688
AMBEDKAR
PROFILE | Established in 1991, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College is known for its professional courses in business economics, social work and mass communication. The college conducts regular seminars and invite experts form corporate world to speak to its students.
ADD & CONTACT | Main Wazirabad Road, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi -110094; 22814126, 22814125; http://www.brambedkarcolle ge.org/
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) in applied psychology, business economics, geography, Hindi journalism, social work, BCom (hons), BA programme
FACILITIES | The college has separate blocks for teaching, administration, library and media courses. To cater to the needs of its students of media it has a computer lab, a mini auditorium and a conferencecum-seminar hall. Among the leading DU colleges in sports, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College has facilities for various sports, a playground and a gymnasium.
NO. OF SEATS 767
SHIVAJI COLLEGE
PROFILE | A co-educational institute, Shivaji College was established in 1967. It offers courses in humanities, science and commerce. Principal of the college, Dr Rajesh Mohan, said “Our strengths lie in the diversity of the courses we provide and the state-of-theart infrastructure. At present we have two laboratories each with 28 computers. We are also waiting for 80 new computers to be provided by the university for which we have created space’’.
ADD & CONTACT | Raja Garden, Ring Road, New Delhi-110027, Ph: 25446484, 25109078,www.shivajicolle ge.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) business economics; BA (hons) in economics, English, geography, Hindi, history, political science, Sanskrit; BA programme; BCom (hons); BCom; BSc (hons) in bio-chemistry, botany, chemistry, mathematics, physics, zoology; BSc applied physical sciences, BSc life sciences, BSc physical sciences
FACILITIES | With about 87,000 books, Shivaji College library is wellstocked. The college has a huge playground for organizing various events. The college is equipped with modern laboratories to help science students learn concepts practically. Also to sensitize students to gender issues, the college has a Women’s Studies and Development Centre
NO. OF SEATS 1O64
SATYAWATI (EVENING)
PROFILE | Established in 1973, Satyawati College (Evening) offers courses in commerce and humanities. The most popular courses are BCom (hons) and BA (hons) English. It has optional papers in theatre and performance and Buddhist studies in the BA Programme, which are not offered by any other college.
ADD & CONTACT | Ashok Vihar, Ph-III, Delhi-110052, Ph: 27213402, 27213402; www.satyawatievedu.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED | BA (hons) economics; BA (hons) English; BA (hons) Hindi; BA (hons) history; BA (hons) political science; BA Programme, BCom (hons), BCom, BCom (hons)
FACILITIES | The college has a sports ground and facilities for games like kabaddi, wrestling and archery in which it has been performing well. The college is also coming up with an auditorium with a capacity to seat 800 people. The college library has been computerized since 1988. A state-of-the-art department in the college promotes art and cultural awareness. The dramatic society of the college is very popular
NO. OF SEATS 700
MOTILAL (EVENING)
PROFILE | Established in 1966, Moti Lal Nehru College (Evening) was shifted to its new building in 1989 which it now shares with the day college. Principal of the college, Dr Suresh Sharma, said ‘‘The library has been renovated. Now, it is centrally air conditioned with computer facility. In collaboration with our day college we have set up a commerce computer lab with 80 computers. We have the most green college in the university. We are also renovating the classrooms for OBC expansion.’’
ADD & CONTACT | Benito Juarez Road, Near South Campus, Ph: 24110030
COURSES OFFERED | BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) Hindi, BA (Hons) History, BA (Hons) Political Science, BA Programme, BCom (Hons), BCom (Pass)
FACILITIES | Housed in a disabled-friendly building, the college offers excellent facilities for sportspersons. Football is the most popular game in the college which also won the Delhi University gold medal this year. The classical dance society of the college is the most popular.
NO. OF SEATS 598
