Delhi University (DU)

Overview

University of Delhi, popularly known as Delhi University or DU is a public central university located in New Delhi, India. It was established in 1922 as a unitary, teaching, and residential University by the Act of the then Central Legislative Assembly with 3 colleges and 750 students. Now, Delhi University has grown as one of the largest universities in India with 16 faculties, over 80 academic departments, 91 affiliated colleges and over 7 lakh students. DU is recognised as an “Institute of Excellence” by the UGC and accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade. The President of India is the Visitor, the Vice-President is the Chancellor and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is the Pro-Chancellor of the University. Delhi University is known for its highest academic standards, diverse educational programs, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities, and modern infrastructure. It is ranked 11 and 22 under the 'University' and 'Overall' categories in NIRF Rankings 2023, respectively. Delhi University has two campuses located in North and South Delhi and is coming with two new campuses in East and West. DU offers over 500 programs out of which 209 programs are being considered for NAAC accreditation purposes. The university also offers distance learning programs through its School of Open Learning (DU SOL). It also has a Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) for female students. From 2022, Delhi University has changed its admission process from 12th percentage mark based to CUET UG for UG courses and DUET to CUET PG for courses.