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The University of Delhi, also known as Delhi University, DU is India’s largest institution and among the largest in the world. It was established in 1922 and has 83 colleges and 16 faculties under it. Its main functions are divided among academic departments of the university and affiliated colleges. IT has 83 departments and the total number of seats that the university offers is 54,000. The University of Delhi offers undergraduate admissions for the various programmes on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in the qualifying board examination under 10+2 education system. The application forms are filled and then the university declares the cut-off for the admission process. The candidates who meet the required cut-off reports to the respective colleges for document verification and other things and finally secures admission. Here is a list of the top ten colleges under Delhi University.
Top ten colleges in Delhi University
1. St. Stephen’s College
One of the oldest colleges of the Delhi university it was founded in 1881, and is the Alma mater to famous personalities like, Shashi Tharoor, Khushwant Singh, and Barkha Dutt to name a few. The programs offered are: B.A and B.Sc.
2. Lady Shri Ram College For Women
Established in1956 by the Late Lala Shri Ram in memory of his wife the college is one of the best under Delhi University.
3. Miranda House
Set up in 1948, as a women’s educational institution it offers courses in science and liberal arts and has also pioneered the first computer-based resource centre for students who are visually challenged. It was rated as the best college in India in National Institute Ranking Framework for the year 2017. The programs offered are: B.A and B.Sc.
Popular Courses:
· Economics
· English
· Mathematics
· Political Science
· Philosophy
4. Shri Ram College of Commerce
SRCC, a private college was founded by late Lala Shri Ram in 1926. It offers only two courses at an undergraduate level but they are known for their level of specialization and expertise in commerce and economics. The programs offered are: B.A and B.Com.
Popular Courses:
· Economics
· Commerce
5. Hindu College
Founded in the year 1899, this college is famous for being the centre for intellectual debate during the pre-Partition struggle. It is the Alma mater to people like- Imtiaz Ali and Ajay Jadeja. The Ministry of Science and Technology of India awarded the college the ‘Star College’ status for the Department of Biotechnology. The programs offered are: B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc.
Popular Courses:
· Political Science
· Philosophy
· Economics
· History
· Commerce
6. Hansraj College
Initially intended for just men in its first three years since its inception, Hnasraj slowly turned into a fine institution offering various courses for both men and women. The programs offered are: B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc.
Popular Courses:
· Economics
· Mathematics
· Commerce
· Chemistry
· Physics
7. Ramjas College
This one is one among the three premier founding colleges of Delhi University, founded in 1917. A modern state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums and a technology friendly library and on-campus hostel facilities for both boys and girls are some of the things offered by this college. The programs offered are: B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc.
Popular Courses:
· Economics
· History
· Commerce
· Statistics
· Political Science
8. Dyal Singh College
Part of the South Campus of the Delhi University, this college has an eighth rank among all the colleges in India, according to NIRF. The college offers BA, Bcom and BSc courses.
Popular Courses:
· English
· History
· Geography
· Political Science
· Chemistry
· Botany
9. Indraprastha College For Women
Founded in 1924, by the philanthropist and freedom fighter, Annie Besant its one of the oldest women’s college under Delhi University. The upgraded campus provides modern facilities and it is the only college to offer a Bachelors degree in Mass Media and Mass Communication.
Popular Courses:
· Economics
· Mass Media and Mass Communication
· Commerce
· English
· Political Science
10. Sri Venkateswara College
Co-ed constituent college of the University of New Delhi, this one is considered as one of the best colleges of the Delhi University. It offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vocational and short-term add-on courses are also offered. The programs offered are: B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc.
Popular Courses:
· English
· Electronics
· Biological Sciences
· Sanskrit
· History
