
Premier women's college in Delhi offering quality education across Science, Commerce, and Arts since 1967.
Maitreyi College, founded in 1967, is an eminent constituent college of the University of Delhi dedicated to offering quality education to women. The college has established a strong tradition of academic excellence alongside continuous achievements in sports, extra-curricular, co-curricular, and cultural activities. With over 58 years of existence, the institution serves more than 4,000 students and employs 300+ teaching and administrative staff across 17+ departments.
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Science, Commerce, and Arts disciplines. Academic excellence is complemented by a research-based pedagogical approach through the Centre for Research (CFR). The institution provides Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) under the UGCF 2022 curriculum, along with certificate and short-term courses for students, faculty, and non-teaching staff. The Atharvān Skill Development Centre specializes in multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning for sustainable development.
The college maintains comprehensive facilities including a well-equipped library with DELNET and DDS access, e-resource centres, and research facilities. Girls' hostel accommodation is available for residential students. The campus features specialized labs including IoT Lab, Plant Tissue Culture Facility, Mushroom Cultivation Facility, and Greenhouse Facility. The college emphasizes eco-consciousness and sustainable development through various green initiatives.
Maitreyi College has a robust grievance redressal mechanism with dedicated committees addressing student concerns including ragging, sexual harassment, and examination-related issues. The institution implements a mentor-mentee model with a 1:21 teacher-to-student ratio. Students benefit from an active student union, multiple societies, NCC and NSS units, and sports programs. The college maintains a transparent discipline and grievance committee system.
The college operates 'Horizon,' a dedicated placement cell that facilitates student employment opportunities. The placement cell maintains records of past recruiters and provides networking opportunities for students. Career development is supported through skill enhancement courses and internship programs coordinated through the Centre for Research.
Maitreyi College holds NAAC accreditation with A++ grade and achieved NIRF Ranking 2025 at AIR 38. The college has received Star Status designation by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The NCC unit has earned the Best Company Award in Inter Unit Competition, reflecting excellence in co-curricular activities.