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IP COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
PROFILE
Established in 1924, Indraprastha College, primarily an arts and commerce college, is considered a pioneer in field of women’s education. The college was declared a heritage building by Delhi government in 2002. ‘‘We are the only college in DU offering mass media programme and the only girls college with a swimming pool,’’ says Dr Manasvini M Yogi, media coordinator, IP College.
ADD & CONTACT
Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi-54 (3 km away from North Campus); 23954085, 23962009; www.ipcollege.com
COURSES OFFERED
Bachelor of Mass Media and Mass Communication, BA (Hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, Sanskrit; BA Programme; BCom (Hons); BSc (Hons) in comp science
FACILITIES
It houses a state-of-the-art audio-visual studio. The college also has a student exchange programme with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia for its mass communication students. The college has added an audiovisual room for lectures. It has a gym, a tennis academy and fitness centre. It is one of the few colleges with a differently-abled friendly building and facilities for visually impaired students. The college on July 16 will start its second hostel which can accommodate 200 girls.
NO. OF SEATS
850
RAMJAS COLLEGE
PROFILE
Founded in 1917, Ramjas is one of the oldest colleges of Delhi University. ‘‘We are expecting to offer new programmes and increase our hostel facilities next year. We are already working on the expansion plans for the increased seats and otherwise as well,’’ says Rajendra Prasad, principal, Ramjas College. And it’s not just academics, Ramjas is also famous for housing the best debating society in Delhi University.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus; 27667706; www.ramjascollege.edu
COURSES OFFERED
BCom (Hons), BSc (Hons) in chemistry, physics, statistics, botany, zoology, maths; BSc Programme; BA (Hons) in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, economics, history, political science, music, maths; BA Programme
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Actor Manoj Bajpai, documentary filmmaker Rahul Roy
FACILITIES
The data management system in Ramjas enables students and teachers to access information regarding college and their details from any part of the world. Besides student activity centre, meant for extracurricular activities, the college has installed LCD projectors in classrooms. The college also has wi-fi facility on the campus. It has hostel facility — 80 seats for girls and 120 for boys.
NO. OF SEATS
1186
DAULAT RAM
PROFILE
Known for providing liberal education to women, Daulat Ram College was established in 1960. ‘‘Our aim is to guide and help students to grow as cultured, confident and knowledgeable human beings,’’ says principal Dr Kanan Nanda.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus; 27667863; www.daulatramcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED
BA (Hons) in eco, Eng, Hindi, history, maths, music, philosophy, pol science, psychology, Sanskrit; BCom (Hons); BSc (Hons) in biochemistry, botany, chemistry, mathematics, zoology; BCom Programme; BA Programme and BSc Life Sciences. The college will start BA in industrial relation and personal management and physical education this year
FAMOUS ALUMNUS
TERI ex-VC Vibha Dhawan
FACILITIES
The college is home to many cultural societies. Apart from facilities for athletics, hockey, badminton and swimming, the college will soon have a rugby field. The NSS of the college also takes interest in helping out aged and visually challenged. The college library lends books for one complete academic session to students from weaker sections of society. It offers residential facility to 125 girls. It’s adding 25 more hostel seats this year.
NO. OF SEATS
1000
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
PROFILE
Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) is a dream destination for students wishing to pursue undergraduate studies in commerce and economics. Known for introducing commerce education in university system in Delhi, it started functioning in 1932. The college has reinvented itself with the changing times — a new-look campus, air conditioned classrooms equipped with LCD and laptops. The distinguished faculty and now a world class infrastructure makes it one of the best, says principal PC Jain.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus; 27667905; www.srcc.edu
COURSES OFFERED
BCom (Hons) & BA (Hons) in economics
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Politicians Arun Jaitley, Jitin Prasada, actor Gulshan Grover, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, management guru Shiv Khera
FACILITIES
Equipped with a world-class infrastructure, the college will soon have LCD screens in all classrooms. All its teachers are now getting laptops and the college has been converted into a wi-fi zone. The college also provides hostel facility for 150 boys and 50 girls. Besides having a well-known debating society, the college organises sports and cultural festivals.
NO. OF SEATS
551
ST STEPHEN’S
PROFILE
Considered to be among the best colleges in India, St Stephen’s has contributed to the nation’s growth by producing some of the finest bureaucrats, journalists and politicians. Founded in 1881, the oldest college of Delhi has economics as its most popular course. It’s a microcosm that is India as its students and teachers come from various cultural and geographical backgrounds.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus, DU; 27667271; www.ststephens.edu
COURSES OFFERED
BA (Hons) in economics, English, history, maths, Sanskrit, philosophy; BA Programme; BSc Programme (physical sciences); BSc (Hons) chemistry, physics and mathematics
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Authors Shashi Tharoor (now an MP), Ramchandra Guha, Khushwant Singh, politicians Rahul Gandhi, Mani Shankar Aiyar
FACILITIES
The college has a number of societies that are the best interactive platforms for students. The college has an excellent library. It provides scholarships to students from weaker sections of society. The college offers free Internet on the campus. It provides hostel facilities for boys and girls on the campus. The college has a gymnasium. An active placement cell makes sure that students get absorbed in the industry. The college this year will get 12 additional seats for girls
NO. OF SEATS
420
SGTB KHALSA
PROFILE
SGTB Khalsa College was established in 1951 by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee. ‘‘We have come up with a better infrastructure this year. We have included a lift, a special toilet, ramps and relaid the roads for physically challenged students,’’ says principal Dr Jaswinder Singh.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus; 27667469; e-mail: khalsasgtb@vsnl.com
COURSES OFFERED
BA (Hons) in eco, Eng, Hindi, history, maths, pol science, Punjabi; BA Prog; BCom (Hons); BCom (Pass); BSc (Hons) in botany, chem, maths, electronics, physics, zoology; BSc applied physical sciences (comp science); BSc life sciences, BSc physical science. A 3-month certificate course in cyber journalism and sports management and one-year PG diploma in forensic science on the cards.
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Maninder Singh and singer Rabbi Shergill
FACILITIES
It has one of the best auditoriums in DU. Known for its sporting culture, the college has a modern gymnasium. It’s the university champion in cricket, hockey, handball and athletics. Its student, Yogesh Sharma, is representing Delhi Daredevils. It has a lawntennis court. The college has a placement cell, which serves to find employment for students with MNCs.
NO. OF SEATS
860
HANS RAJ
PROFILE
Started in 1948 by the DAV Managing Committee, the college recently revamped its infrastructure with contribution from some of its successful alumni. An aggregate touching 90% can brighten your chances for securing a seat in the college. Economics (hons), BCom (hons) and electronics are the most popular courses here
LOCATION
Malkaganj, North Campus; Ph: 27667458
COURSES OFFERED
BCom (hons), BA (hons) economics, BA (hons) in English, Hindi, history, maths, Sanskrit; BA programme; BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, physics, maths, computer science, electronics, zoology, physical sciences, life sciences
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Shiny Ahuja, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal, and news anchor Vinod Dua
FACILITIES
The college has a boys’ hostel that can accommodate 200 students. It has one central library with internet facility and various department libraries. There are 20 computers in the main library, 10 in the staff room besides four labs with 200 computers. Principal S C Arora says, ‘‘We renovated the auditorium and science labs and have the latest imported equipment in our labs.’’ There is a book bank for needy students and ATM facility on the campus
HINDU
PROFILE
The college is known to make leaders out of its students. Many of the who’s who from the political and industrial arena have passed out of this college. The students of Hindu are known to have a penchant for free speech and expression. The college sees high cut-offs — beyond 90% — for courses like BCom (hons) or economics (hons) every year. Hindu is one of the 12 colleges that will admit students for its English (hons) course through the Common Aptitude Test for English this year
LOCATION
North Campus; Ph: 27667184
COURSES OFFERED
BSc (hons) in chemistry, physics, mathematics, botany, zoology, physical sciences, statistics integrated course; BA programme; BCom (hons); BA (hons) in economics, English, history, political science, Hindi, Sanskrit, sociology, music
FAMOUS ALUMNI
PM Manmohan Singh, late justice H R Khanna, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, actor Arjun Rampal, and Palash Sen, lead singer of the band Euphoria
FACILITIES
The college has a boys’ hostel that can accommodate 200 students. Hindu houses an airconditioned library with Internet facility that stocks over one lakh books. The college ground is being turned into a practice venue for Rugby matches for the Commonwealth Games in 2010
KIRORI MAL
PROFILE
The college has bred many a great actors and is known for its 50-year-old dramatics society — The Players. Its debating society and dance society, Sensation, have brought laurels to the college. KMC is also a venue for Rugby practice sessions during the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
LOCATION
North Campus; Ph: 27667939
COURSES OFFERED
BA (hons) in economics, English, geography, Hindi, history, maths, philosophy, political science, Sanskrit, Urdu; BA prog; BCom (hons); BCom prog; BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, stats, zoology, applied phy sciences, phy sciences and life sciences
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Satish Kaushik, and Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik
FACILITIES
Its boys’ hostel accommodates 150 students. The college promises exposure to performing arts. It has a well-equipped library and three computer labs. ‘‘Our physical education faculty also trains students in Yoga,’’ says Virendra Kumar, vice-principal.
JANKI DEVI COLLEGE
PROFILE
In its golden jubilee year, this college was started by a follower of Gandhi, Brij Krishan Chandiwala, in 1959. The college stands for peace, communal harmony and women’s empowerment. The college also won an award from the chief minister in 2006 for rainwater harvesting on its campus. ‘‘We want to impart education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased and the intellect is expanded,’’ says principal, Indu Anand
ADD & CONTACT
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, New Delhi. Ph: 25787754, e-mail: jdmcollege@hotmail.com; jdmcadmission@yahoo.com
COURSES OFFERED
B.Com (hons), BCom programme, BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, sociology and Sanskrit, short-term courses in journalism and women’s studies
FACILITIES
The college has an open-air auditorium, a fully-automated library with free internet, audiovideo recorders and screen reading software for the differently-abled and a stateof-the-art computer lab. Besides, there are separate societies for drama, music and debates. The college organizes coaching sessions for basketball, cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, boxing and weightlifting. The college provides free meals to and needy students
NO. OF SEATS
775
KAMLA NEHRU COLLEGE
PROFILE
The college offers courses in humanities and commerce. Established in 1964, this girl’s college is known for a strong base of co-curricular activities and its course in English journalism, which is offered only in five colleges in DU
ADD & CONTACT
August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. Ph: 26494881, website: www.kamalanehrucollege.org
COURSES OFFERED
BA (hons) in journalism, economics, English, Hindi, geography, psychology, political science, philosophy, Sanskrit, BCom (hons), BCom programme, BA/BSc (hons) maths
FACILITIES
The college has nearly 20 societies for co-curricular activities like the Eco Club that sensitizes students towards the environment. Creative Writing Society and Wallpaper Society are particularly popular among students. The college also has societies for fine arts and decoration, dance, theatre and debating. Journalism students have access to a well-equipped multimedia centre where they can work their projects
NO. OF SEATS
838
GARGI COLLEGE
PROFILE
Established in 1967, this college offers courses in humanities, science, commerce and education. Gargi College had been selected as the ‘‘College With Potential for Excellence’’ by the UGC.
ADD & CONTACT
Siri Fort Road, New Delhi. Ph: 26494544, website: www.gargicollege.in
COURSES OFFERED
BA (hons) in applied psychology, English, Hindi, history,philosophy, political science, Sanskrit, BA Programme, BCom (hons), BCom Programme, BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, microbiology, physics, zoology, life sciences, physical sciences, B EL Ed
FACILITIES
The college has a new state-of-the-art seminar room with projector for 150 students. There are societies for dramatics, choreography and photography. An auditorium with 750 seats is nearing completion. The college has a placement cell, library and computer lab with free internet facility. It brings out 10 newsletters edited by the students. There’s a Womens’ Development Centre and science laboratories
NO. OF SEATS
1100
MAITREYI COLLEGE
PROFILE
Established in 1967, this girls-only college takes pride in the fact that it has one of the greenest campuses in Delhi University. ‘‘We believe in bringing innovative ways of teaching and from this year we are offering a PG diploma in nanotechnology, the first of its kind in the country. We are also installing a lift for the differently-abled and airconditioning systems in the college,’’ says Dr Savita M Dutta, principal.
LOCATION
Bapudham Complex, Chanakyapuri; 24121494
COURSES OFFERED
BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, mathematics, political science, sanskrit and sociology, BA Programme; BCom (pass); BSc (hons) in botany, chemistry, mathematics, physics, zoology, applied physical sciences, life sciences
NO. OF SEATS
890
FACILITIES
Apart from well-equipped laboratories for the science courses, the college has a good collection of books in the library. Maitreyi College does not have a placement cell but has always taken lead in organizing career fairs. The college provides students with sports facilities for various games. It specifically promotes judo and table tennis. For the physically challenged, new ramps are being made this year. The Braille packages are also available in the college.
LADY SHRI RAM
PROFILE
Among the wellknown colleges of DU, Lady Shri Ram College for Women was established in 1956. ‘‘We take pride in the fact that LSR stands for leadership with social responsibility. We train not only job seekers, but job creators as well. From this year, we will tie up with National University of Singapore for an exchange programme at undergraduate level. LSR provides an inclusive environment for not just who come from the marginalized section of society, but for all,’’ says Kanika Aggarwal Khandelwal, mediacoordinator of the college.
LOCATION
Lajpat Nagar-IV, South Delhi; 26434459
COURSES OFFERED
BA Programme; BCom (hons); BA (hons) in economics, English, journalism, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, Sanskrit, sociology and statistics
NO. OF SEATS
850
FACILITIES
LSR has one of the most active placement cells in Delhi University. Its computerized library is also one of the best among DU colleges. The college is introducing ramps to make the campus more friendly to differently-abled. A society, Swalamban, conducts workshops on computer and English literacy, gender and personality development for its students. The college has a full-time student counsellor. Hostel facility with 300 seats is available in the college.
DYAL SINGH
PROFILE
Founded in 1959 and run by a trust, Dyal Singh College became part of Delhi University in 1973. The college is governed by the idea that education without morals makes no sense. ‘‘Right now we are concentrating on expansion plans. We will soon have a five-storey science block,’’ says Dr I S Bakshi, principal.
LOCATION
Lodi Road, New Delhi; 24365948
COURSES OFFERED
BA (hons) in economics, English, Hindi, history, maths, political science; BA programme; BCom (hons), BCom (pass); BSc (hons) in botany, maths, physics and applied zoology; BSc in applied physical sciences, life sciences
NO. OF SEATS
1237
FACILITIES
From this academic session, the college will have a lift for differentlyabled, a 200-seat auditorium and a basketball court. The cultural societies of the college are fairly active. The college authorities specifically look after the infrastructure for boxing game and in recent years its students have won a number of medals in boxing (girls) competitions. The college has a women advisory committee that trains the girls in martial arts.
ZAKIR HUSAIN
COLLEGE PROFILE
Zakir Husain College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Delhi. Eventually, the small school changed character and developed into Delhi College. It was only in 1924 that the college became a part of the University and in 1991 was renamed Zakir Husain College. ‘‘We assess students not just based on the academic performance, but on over all development. Our new state of the art auditorium is complete and our library will also be centrally airconditioned soon,’’ says principal Mohd Aslam Parvaiz
ADD & CONTACT
Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110 001; 23233420, www.zakirhusaincollege.in
COURSES OFFERED
BA (H) Arabic, BA (H) Persian, BA (H) Urdu, BA (H) Bengali, BA (H) English, BA (H) Hindi, BA (H) Sanskrit, BA (H) maths, BA (H) eco, BA (H) history, BA (H) pol science, BA (H) psychology, BA prog, BCom (H), BCom (Pass), BSc (H) botany, BSc (H) chemistry, BSc (H) electronics, BSc (H) maths, BSc (H) zoology, BSc life sciences, BSc physical sciences
FACILITIES
Besides a well-managed sports ground, the college has an eco club which has a tie up with Bombay Natural History Society. The ghazal and singing society is very well known, alongwith a multimedia library and film library. It is amongst few colleges which have a book bank that allots a maximum of four books to each student for the whole academic year.
NO. OF SEATS
1400
MIRANDA HOUSE
PROFILE
Miranda House, residential college for women, is one of the premier Women’s institutions of Delhi University. It was founded in 1948 by the then Vice-Chancellor, Sir Maurice Gwyer; Lady Edwina Mountbatten laid its foundation stone on March 7 in the same year. In the past five decades, as the college has grown, several other buildings have been added to its original design. It is now declared a heritage building. Miranda offers liberal education in humanities and science to more than 2500 students.
ADD & CONTACT
North Campus; 27666983, www.mirandahouse.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED
BA; BA with functional Hindi; BA (H) in English, Hindi, economics, political science, sociology, history, philosophy, geography, mathematics, Sanskrit, Bengali, music; B Sc (H) in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, mathematics; B Sc in life sciences and applied physical science; B El Ed (four year)
FACILITIES
Located within the college campus, the residence opens on Chhatra Marg. It has 120 rooms available on twin sharing basis and seven four seaters. Each student is a member of the Students’ Union and annually participates in the election of office-bearers, namely, the president, VP, secretary, presidents of cultural societies viz debating, Hindi dramatics, English dramatics, fine arts, music, dance and presidents of sports and hostel union NO. OF SEATS 684
ARSD COLLEGE
PROFILE
Established in 1959, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College shifted to its present location at Dhaula Kuan in July 1965. The college, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year, has scripted success stories both in academics and sports. There will be a new auditorium after six months. B Sc (H) will have two section this year to meet the expansion plans,’’ says Gulshan Sahni, faculty, department of physics
ADD & CONTACT
Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi; 24113436; www.arsdcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED
BSc prog, BSc applied physical science (electronics/- industrial chemistry) BA (H) economics, BSc (H) chemistry, BCom (pass), BCom (H), BA (H) English BA (H) Hindi, BSc (H) computer science, BA (H) history, BSc (H) electronics, BA (H) maths, BSc (H) Maths, BA (H) pol science, BSc (H) physics
FACILITIES
The college is home to various cultural clubs of which the dramatics society and the cultural society are the most prominent ones. As a part of annual event, the dramatics and the cultural societies also organize a one-and-halfmonth-long workshop with the experts of the National School of Drama. Among the various sports offered in the college, swimming is the most popular one. The college also has a computerized library and well-equipped laboratories for science and computer courses
NO. OF SEATS
1000
SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH
PROFILE
Established in 1967, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College provides courses in commerce and social sciences. It shifted to its current building in Sheikh Sarai in 1991. With reasonably high cut-offs in commerce courses, the college is on its way to becoming one of the top colleges in south Delhi. ‘‘The uniqueness of our college lies in our extremely qualified and dedicated faculty. We offer our students a combination of academic and extra-curricular training,’’ said Dr P K Khurana, officiating principal of the college.
COURSES OFFERED
BCom (honours), BCom (programme), BA (honours) in English, geography, economics, Hindi, history, maths, political science, BA (programme)
FACILITIES
The college will undergo major renovation this year. The classrooms will be made suitable for audio-video teaching and will have LCD projectors. The plan for developing infrastructure for cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis may also get off the ground soon. The library with nearly 65,000 books has been digitized. The college promotes extracurricular activities like debates, dramatics, music and fine arts through different societies.
ADD & CONTACT
Sheikh Sarai, Phase II. Ph: 29250306
NO. OF SEATS
950
ACHARYA N DEV
PROFILE
Established in 1991, Acharya Narendra Dev College the only college with specific focus on science courses. Principal Savithri Singh says, ‘‘Science cannot be taught through lectures. There should be opportunity for every student to explore. So we put a lot of stress on research even at the undergraduate level.’’ One of the students in the college recently won the Young Scientist Award from the Delhi Council of Science & Technolgy. She was granted Rs 3 lakh for doing research.
COURSES OFFERED
BSc (honours) in physics, electronics, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, biomedical science, BSc Programme in physical science, life science, applied physical science, applied life science. BCom (H)
FACILITIES
To promote research, there are five laboratories in the college and the number will increase in the coming months. The college also has a web facility centre equipped with 80 computers and recently it set up a videoconferencing facility that will allow it to link with other DU colleges. A number of scholarships and monthly stipends are offered to students from economically weaker sections. The college organizes a Diwali Mela every year in collaboration with NGOs. It also has a small gym.
ADD & CONTACT
Govindpuri, Kalkaji. Ph: 26294542; website: www.andcollege.du.ac.in
NO. OF SEATS
461
RAJGURU
PROFILE
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women focuses on job-oriented courses in electronics, instrumentation, food technology, computer science and biomedical sciences. These applied courses give students graduating from the college a professional edge. Principal Dr S Lakshmi said, ‘‘Our students get a lot of job offers from the industry. But many of them choose to pursue higher studies.’’
ADD & CONTACT
Jhilmil Colony, Vivek Vihar. Ph: 22146024
COURSES OFFERED
Bachelor of applied science (hons) in electronics, instrumentation, food technology; BSc (honours) in computer science, biomedical science
FACILITIES
The college has well-equipped laboratories for electronics, food technology and instrumentation as well as a fully-computerized library that offers study material for subjects ranging from science to humanities as well as digitized project reports. To conduct seminars and interactive sessions, the college has a seminar room and audio-visual room. The students can also avail the facility of laptops for projects and presentations.
NO. OF SEATS
149
SHAHEED SUKHDEV COLLEGE
PROFILE
Established in 1987, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies was set up by the ministry of HRD to impart business and management education at undergraduate level. It offers four courses in management and information technology. ‘‘We endeavour to further our commitment to create young business and management experts. Our faculty is constantly working towards adding value-added programmes. At present, we have a programme on .NET technology in collaboration with HCL. We are weighing other programmes such as advertising and finance. The college’s placement has been very effective since its formation,’’ said the college principal, Poonam Verma
ADD & CONTACT
Jhilmil Colony, Vivek Vihar; 22154581, www.cbsdu.net
COURSES OFFERED
BA in business studies, financial and investment analysis, B Sc (H) computer science and post-graduate diploma in computer applications
NO. OF SEATS
184
FACILITIES
With special focus on placements, the college has a Career Development Centre (the placement cell), CBSE Alumni Association, Communiqui (The College Promotion Cell), Management Interaction Cell, Entrepreneurial Cell. The college also organizes events like corporate seminar, business and cultural festivals and events for school students
BHARATI COLLEGE
PROFILE
Established as Bharati Mahila College in 1971, the institute shifted to its present location with its new name Bharati College in 1998. This girls’ college offers courses in humanities and commerce. Principal Promodini Varma says, ‘‘This year we will hold a weeklong orientation for the newcomers to sensitize them to issues in the society and prepare them for the life in college’’
ADD & CONTACT
C-4, Janakpuri; 25547380
COURSES OFFERED
BA (H) in English, Hindi, history, political science, BA programme, BCom (H) and BCom pass
NO. OF SEATS
1600
FACILITIES
For the last five years, the drama club of the college has been working with the inmates of Tihar Jail to teach them acting and script writing. Besides a well-equipped library, the college has a computer lab with broadband connectivity. The college has a basketball court, a cricket ground and facilities for volleyball and kho-kho. The college is also constructing special toilets for differently-abled students
DDU COLLEGE
PROFILE
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College has seen a steady growth in its popularity in west Delhi since it was established in 1990. The college offers courses in science, commerce and humanities besides seven add-on/shortterm courses. Principal S K Garg says, ‘‘We focus not only on academics but extra curricular activities also. We want to ensure organizational development of our students’’
ADD & CONTACT
Shivaji Marg, Karampura; 25173401, http//dducollege.du.ac.in
COURSES OFFERED
Bachelors of business studies, BCom (H), BSc (H) in computer science, electronics, mathematics, physics, life sciences, physical sciences and applied physical science, English and BA programme NO. OF SEATS 626
FACILITIES
The college has a well-equipped computer, electronics and physics labs. It also has a fitness room. Besides, it has already upgraded its five classrooms into audio visual rooms while nine new audio visual rooms are being constructed
RAM LAL ANAND
PROFILE
Shri Ram Lal Anand, an eminent lawyer of the Supreme Court, laid the foundation of RLA College in 1964. Initially, the college functioned in Defence Colony and Green Park before moving to its present location at Benito Juarez Road, opposite Anand Niketan. In 1973, the college was taken over by the Delhi University. It is a multifaculty, co-educational college having approximately 1,350 students on its rolls in various courses
ADD & CONTACT
Benito Juarez Road, near South Campus; 011-24112557; www.rlacollege.edu.in
COURSES OFFERED
BA (H) in English, Hindi, history, Hindi Journalism and political science; BA programme; BCom (H) and BCom programme, BSc (H) in computer science, microbiology, geology and statistics
FACILITIES
The college boasts of a computerized library and well-equipped laboratories. It has good infrastructure for sports and special guidance is provided for kabbadi by experts. The college is home to over a dozen societies, including those for theatre and debate. Request for construction of a women’s hostel has been sent to the university authorities
NO. OF SEATS
514
SRI VENKATESWARA
PROFILE
The vision and public spirit to promote the cause of education culminated in launching Sri Venkateswara College in New Delhi under the famous Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The college began functioning in 1961 in a school building of the Andhra Education Society at Rouse Avenue with 271 students and 13 faculty members. The college moved to its present location in Dhaula Kuan on August 25, 1969.
ADD & CONTACT
Benito Juarez Road, near South Campus; 011-24112196; www.svcollege.net
COURSES OFFERED
BA (H) in eco, English, Hindi, history, maths, pol science, Sanskrit, sociology, BA programme, BCom (H), BCom programme, BSc (H) in biochemistry, botany, chem-istry, electronics, maths, physics, statistics, zoology; BSc life sciences
FACILITIES
The USPs of the college are its research activities, placement cell, industry interaction, computers and IT infrastructure, and add-on programmes. The college has a cricket field, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court and table tennis facilities. Apart from hostels, it has a gym, three-step stadium, auditorium and central instrument lab. The library has a collection of 99,150 books and gets 62 journals and magazines as well as 12 newspapers
NO. OF SEATS
959
CVS
PROFILE
The College of Vocational Studies is an institution of DU and has been offering vocational and conventional education since 1972. ‘‘It makes a small beginning in a great change in the field of higher education, making it more meaningful and diversified. CVS is among the pioneer institutions in the country to offer vocational education, bridging the gap between traditional university education and the changing socio-economic environment,’’ says principal Inderjeet Dagar.
ADD & CONTACT
Triveni (Sheikh Sarai), Phase-II; 011-29258544, 29258792; www.cvsdu.com
COURSES OFFERED
B Com (H), B Sc (H) computer science, BA (H) in economic, history and business economics, BA (vocational studies) in tourism, human resource management, marketing and management of insurance, materials management, marketing management and retail business, office management and secretarial practices and small and medium enterprises
FACILITIES
The college has well-equipped electronics and physics labs. It also has a fitness room. Besides, it has already upgraded its five classrooms into audiovisual rooms while nine new audio-visual rooms are being constructed
NO. OF SEATS
748
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