Top Colleges of Delhi University: Campus-wise, NIRF Ranking, Notable Alumni, Courses and Fees

Top Colleges of Delhi University: Campus-wise Colleges

Delhi University has 90+ affiliated colleges spread over four campuses with two main campuses, i.e., North Campus and South Campus. The North Campus encompasses the founding colleges and now it has 13 colleges with top DU Colleges including Miranda House, Kirori Mal College, St. Stephen's College, and Hansraj College.

Top Colleges of Delhi University: North Campus

Let's know about the top colleges of Delhi University in the North Campus in detail below:

Kirori Mal College

Found in 1954, Kirori Mal College is among the top DU Colleges with a NIRF Ranking of '9' and NAAC ‘A+’ accreditation. Additionally, KMC ranked 2nd best college for Political Science and 6th best college for Chemistry in India according to India Today 2023 College Ranking. The institute offers over 32 UG and 13 PG courses. Recognized by UCG, KMC offers courses in various fields including Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, and Science. Furthermore, in the KMC placements 2023, the average salary for UG courses stood at INR 8.4 LPA. The top recruiters who participated in the Kirori Mal Placement include PWC UK, ICICI Bank, EY, and others.

Hansraj College

Hansraj College was founded in 1948. Situated in the North Campus, the institute has received 12th rank in the ‘College’ Category in the NIRF Ranking 2023 and NAAC ‘A++’ accreditation. Furthermore, the institute ranked 5th by The Week 2023 under the Science category, 6th by Outlook 2023 under the Science category, and 5th by The Week 2023 under the Arts category.  Hansraj College offers UG and PG courses through two departments. The most sought-after Hansraj College courses are B.A and B.Sc. In Placement 2023, the highest package offered was INR 36.50 LPA. Top recruiters of the institute include KPMG, BCG, Infosys, and others.

Hindu College

Incepted in 1899, Hindu College is among the top colleges of Delhi University with 2nd NIRF Ranking in the ‘College’ category in 2023. Additionally, the college received 1st rank for BA and 2nd for B.Com by India Today 2023. With NAAC ‘A+’ accreditation and UCG recognition, Hindu College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Certificate courses through its 16 departments. The flagship programs of the institute are B.A and B.Sc. During Hindu College Placement 2023, the average package stood at INR 10.40 LPA. The top college recruiters include JSW, KPMG, HCL, and others.

Miranda House

Ranked First in the NIRF Ranking 2023 in the 'College' category for the 7th consecutive year, Miranda House is the most sought-after top college in the Delhi University circuit. Furthermore, it earned 3rd rank for B.A and 2nd by India Today 2023 for B.Sc. Established in 1948, the college has NAAC ‘A+’ accreditation. Miranda House offers UG, PG, Foreign Language, and add-on courses with its flagship program being B.A and B.Sc. In placement drive 2023, the highest package offers at Miranda House was INR, 21.5 LPA. The top recruiters of the institute include Amazon, Google, Capgemini, and others.

Ramjas College

Established in 1917, Ramjas College is considered among the top colleges of Delhi University for its excellent education. The institutes offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in an array of streams including Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and Accounting & Commerce studies. The most sought-after courses at Ramjas College are B.Sc, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Com, and B.A. programs. In the placement drive 2023, the median salary stood at INR 5.50 LPA. The top recruiters of Ramjas College are Deloitte, Tresvista, PWC, Jaro Education, DE Shaw, and Cvent.

St. Stephen's College

St. Stephen's College was established in 1881. It has earned 14th rank in the NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, the college has been ranked 2nd for Arts and 3rd for Science by India Today. The institute has been recognized by the UGC and is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. St. Stephen's College, regarded as one of the top colleges in Delhi University, offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The most sought-after programs include BA, B.Sc, MA, and M.Sc. In St.Stephen's College Placement, the average package stood at INR 8 LPA. The top recruiters at the institute include Morgan Stanley, EY, BCG, American Express, McKinsey & Company, JP Morgan, and others.

Shri Ram College of Commerce

Known for its flagship programs: B.Com (Hons) and B.A (Hons) Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce is one of the reputed and top DU colleges not only in the Delhi University circuit but also in India. Established in 1926, the institute is known for its PGGBO program. Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, SRCC offers UG, PG, and value-added courses. In the 2023 NIRF Ranking, the institute earned 11th rank in the ‘College’ Category and 1st by Outlook 2023, and India Today 2023 under the Accounting & Commerce category. In the SRCC placement 2023, the highest package stood at INR 35 LPA with top recruiters being McKinsey & Co, Boston Consulting Group, Bank of America, and others.

Daulat Ram College

Daulat Ram College was founded in 1960. It is a premier and top college of Delhi University, offering over 41 Undergraduate and 8 Postgraduate courses. The institute offers its courses in two modes: full-time and part-time. Daulat Ram College has ranked 28th in the NIRF Ranking 2023. Furthermore, it earned 9th rank for B.Sc by India Today 2023 and 14th & 15th ranks for commerce and science by Outlook 2023 respectively. In the Daulat Ram College placement, the average package stood at INR 4.50 LPA.

Lady Irwin College

Established in 1932, Lady Irwin College is considered one of the Top DU colleges. With 22nd rank in the ‘College’ Category by NIRF Ranking 2023, the institute is known for its PG Diploma, B.Ed, B.Sc, M.Sc. Moreover, Lady Irwin College offers courses in streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, Teaching & Education, and Science which are approved by the NCTE. In the campus placement, the average package at Lady Irwin College stood at INR 4.50 LPA. The top recruiters at the institute include Nestle, VLCC, and others.

Top Colleges of Delhi University: South Campus

Let's know about the top colleges of Delhi University in the South Campus in detail below:

Gargi College

Established in 1967, Gargi College is among the list of top Delhi University Colleges. The institute ranked 13th in overall category by India Today 2023 and ranked 31st in the ‘College’ category. Gargi College has UCG recognition and NAAC grade ‘A’ accreditation. It offers UG and PG courses in the Arts, Science, Commerce, and Education and Management departments. In the Gargi College Placement, the highest package stood at INR 21.50 LPA while the average package stood at INR 5.35 LPA. Top companies such as KPMG India, PWC, ITC Group, EY GDS, etc participate in the Gargi College placement drive.

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD) was incepted in 1959. It has earned 6th rank in the NIRF Ranking 2023. The college has UGC recognition and NAAC Grade ‘A’ accreditation. Being one of the top Delhi University Colleges, ARSD has also been ranked 10th for Commerce and 14th for Arts by Outlook, 2022. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, regarded as one of the top colleges in Delhi University, offers UG and PG courses with the most sought-after courses being B.A (Hons) and B.Sc (Hons). The top recruiters at ARSD placement include KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y, Grant Thornton, Wipro, Decathlon, and others with an average package of INR 7.50 LPA.

Sri Venkateswara College

Established in 1961, Sri Venkateswara College has earned 13th rank in the ‘College’ Category by NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, the college has been ranked 13th in the Commerce stream by Outlook, 2022. Sri Venkateswara College offers 40+ Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses. One can pursue courses in an array of streams including Medicine & Health Sciences, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Accounting & Commerce, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Hospitality & Travel at the institute. 

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce

Commenced in 1987, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is also among the top colleges of Delhi University. It has been accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade and is ranked 84th in the ‘College’ Category by NIRF Ranking 2023. Further, DCAC ranked 32nd in the Overall Category by India Today, 2023. The institute offers 11 undergraduate courses along with certificate courses in 2 disciplines: A basic course in Mass Media and an add-on course in the German Language. In the DCAC placement 2023, the median package stood at INR 3.65 LPA. The top recruiters include Accenture, Genpact, Wipro, Infosys, and TresVista.

Jesus and Mary College

Jesus and Mary College, also known as JMC, was established in 1968 by the Sisters of Jesus and Mary Congregation. With NAAC grade ‘A’ accreditation, JMC offers UG, PG, and Certificate courses and is among the top DU Colleges. The institute is the study center for IGNOU and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB). It has been ranked 38th in the College Category in India by NIRF, 2023. Additionally, the college earned 23rd rank in the Commerce stream and 20th in the Arts category by The Week, 2021. In JMC placement 2023, the highest and average package offered stands at INR 15.5 LPA and INR 6.5 LPA respectively. The top recruiters at the college include Deloitte, EY, Airtel, PWC, The Education Tree, Yes Bank, PWC, Pepsico, and NITI Aayog.

Maitreyi College

Maitreyi College's foundation was laid in 1967 and falls under the DU's south campus. Considered among the top colleges of DU, the college has earned 36th rank in the ‘College’ Category by NIRF Ranking 2023. With an NAAC A++ grade, Maitreyi College offers 31 UG courses and 3 PG courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science. Moreover, the institute has been accolades as the Star College for its Science Departments by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. In Maitreyi College placement, the highest package stood at INR 21.5 LPA and the median package stood at INR 5.3 LPA. The top recruiters to the college include Deloitte, PwC, DE Shaw, HCL Tech, Flipkart, and Tradeshala.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, popularly known as LSR, is among the top 5 best colleges of Delhi University. With an NAAC ‘A++’ accreditation and UGC recognition, the institute is the first choice for female candidates. Lady Shri Ram College offers UG courses like BA, BA Honours, B. Sc. Honours and B.Com Honours. The institute has ranked 4 out of 173 in India by India Today 2023. The top recruiters at LSR Placements are McKinsey & Co., Boston Consulting Group, Kepler Cannon, DE Shaw, Accenture, Dalberg, and others. The highest package in 2023 placement stood at INR 44.8 LPA while the average package stood at INR 11.8 LPA.

Top Colleges of Delhi University: NIRF Ranking

Check out the NIRF ranking 2023 of Top Colleges of Delhi University in North and South campus tabulated below:

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Top Colleges of Delhi University: Courses and Fees

Delhi University's top colleges are known for their flagship courses at UG and PG levels. Check out the DU courses and fees offered by the top colleges of Delhi University:

Top Colleges of Delhi University: Notable Alumni

Delhi University is known for giving eminent personalities as notable alumni. Check out the notable alumni of various top colleges of Delhi University tabulated below: