About
OfficialIndraprastha College for Women is a women's college of the University of Delhi, established in 1924 and housed in Alipore House.
- Established on 27 May 1924
- First women's college of the University of Delhi
- Campus spans 21 acres
- Permanent home in Alipore House since 1938
- Motto: Truth, Love, Knowledge, Service
History
The institution took its first steps on May 20, 1904, as Indraprastha Putri Pathshala, welcoming its first batch of students into a rented building in Gali Anar, Chandni Chowk. The college was established on 27 May 1924 and is the first women's college of the University of Delhi. It acquired Alipore House, its permanent home, on August 9, 1938. In 1944 the institution adopted its current name, Indraprastha College for Women. The college was recognized as a heritage building in 2002 by the Government of NCT of India.
Campus & Facilities
The college is housed in the heritage building Alipore House on Sham Nath Marg, originally the residence of the British Civil Lines Commissioner. The campus spans 21 acres, with over sixty-five percent of the land designated as green area. Facilities include a Wi-Fi enabled campus, hostels (KG and IP Student Residences), a library, laboratories, classrooms, an ICT Centre, an Auditorium & National Network Conference Centre, an AV Lecture Theatre, and a Conference Room.
Academics
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, computational sciences, and business studies. In alignment with the National Education Policy 2020, students can pursue Honours, Research, and Programme courses in disciplines such as Political Science, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Sociology, Commerce, Computer Science, Philosophy, and various languages. The Department of Multi-Media and Mass Communication celebrates its silver jubilee.
Admissions
Undergraduate admission is through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), while B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit and B.A. (Hons.) Hindi admit students on merit. Postgraduate admission is via CSAS (PG) with CUET. Ward Quota, Performance Based Programme, CW, ECA and Sports allocations are also available.
Quick stats
Courses offered
22
Avg placements
₹5.5 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources