University of Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi, India · Est. 1922 · Public
#6NIRF 2024#27NIRF 2024

India's premier public university with 100+ years of academic excellence and Institution of Eminence status.

  • Designated as Institution of Eminence by the Government of India
  • NAAC accredited university with strong research and innovation focus
  • 100+ affiliated colleges across Delhi with diverse academic programs
  • Multiple campuses: North, South, East, and West Campus
  • Comprehensive offerings from undergraduate to doctoral degrees across 9+ faculties
  • Active research council and technology transfer initiatives

Academics

University of Delhi offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties including Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, Law, Education, Medical Sciences, and Management Studies. The university follows the National Education Policy 2020 framework with updated syllabi for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It operates through both regular colleges and the Campus of Open Learning for distance and continuing education, serving diverse student populations.

Campus & Infrastructure

The university operates across four main campuses (North, South, East, and West) in New Delhi. Facilities include a comprehensive library system with e-resources, computer centers, conference facilities, health centers, hostels, sports facilities, and specialized research centers. The university maintains Gandhi Bhawan, international guest houses, and a university radio station (DUCR 90.4). Multiple departments are equipped with laboratories and instrumentation centers supporting research and practical learning.

Research & Innovation

The university has established a Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council to foster scholarly work. It maintains an Institutional Human Ethics Committee, intellectual property rights framework, and plagiarism prevention mechanisms. The university offers research opportunities, technology transfer programs, and DU/DST Purse Grants. A thesis repository (Shodhganga) supports doctoral research, and guidelines for sponsored research and consultancy are in place.

Student Support & Amenities

The university provides extensive student support through a Central Placement Cell, grievance redressal mechanisms, and a 24/7 helpline for women in distress. Student activities include NSS, NCC, and sports programs. The university offers scholarships, fellowships, and equal opportunity initiatives. Administrative support includes anti-ragging measures, foreign student registry, and various student welfare programs aligned with university regulations.

Founded
1922
Type
Public
Courses
5
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationCentral University under the University of Delhi Act, 1922; funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India
Websitehttps://www.du.ac.in/
HostelAvailable
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Rankings at a glance

NIRF 2024
#6
Overall national ranking
NIRF 2024
#27
Engineering

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Courses offered
5
Avg placements
Not yet verified
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources