List of Affiliated/ Recognised Colleges of Delhi University
Check out this list of colleges affiliated with the renowned University of Delhi.
DU Colleges: List of Affiliated/Recognised colleges of Delhi University
DU Colleges - There are numerous colleges affiliated with Delhi University that are located in the various DU campuses across Delhi. DU offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in almost all streams. Admissions to Delhi University are now conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), for both undergraduate and PG programs. Students who clear this c have to then register for DU through their newly launched Common Seat Allocation System or CSAS. After this stage, they are allotted seats to their preferred programmes. In this article, we will list all the DU colleges that students can pick from based on their choice of stream and programme. Learn more in the article below.
DU offers approximately 79 programmes, and 206 BA combined courses at various colleges affiliated with it. For all the courses collectively, there are nearly 70,000 seats in DU. As per the records, there are around 91 participating DU colleges and institutes of higher learning affiliated with the University of Delhi.
Delhi University has 6 campuses across the capital. Namely, West Campus, North Campus, South Campus, East Campus, Dhaula Kuan Campus and Central Campus. The colleges offer DU admission in the streams such as science, arts and commerce.
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CUET UG scores are not accepted by IITs. Common University Entrance Test for UG is conducted for admission to state, central, private, deemed and government institutions. Admission to UG courses of IITs is offered through other national level entrance examinations.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2026 will be accepted by more than 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are:
| Name | State | NIRF Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi | 2 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | 3 |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | 5 |
| University of Delhi | Delhi | 6 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
- Delhi University: Highlights
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Delhi University: Highlights
Check some key information about the university in the table below.
| Particulars |
Statistics |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | 1922 |
| Ownership Type |
Government |
| Accredited by |
NAAC |
| NIRF 2025 Rankings |
5 under 'University' 15 under 'Overall' |
| List of affiliated colleges |
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| Flagship course |
BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) |
| Accepted entrance exams |
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| Official website |
du.ac.in |
DU Colleges: List of Delhi University Colleges
Candidates can check the complete list of affiliated/ recognised/ constituent DU Colleges List:
| S.No |
College Name |
|---|---|
| 1 |
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| 2 |
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| 3 |
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing |
| 4 |
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy |
| 5 |
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| 6 |
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| 7 |
Aryabhatta College (duplicate) |
| 8 |
Ayurvedic & Unani Tibia College |
| 9 |
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| 10 |
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| 11 |
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences |
| 12 |
Bhim Rao Ambedkar College |
| 13 |
Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya |
| 14 |
College of Art |
| 15 |
College of Nursing at Army Hospital (R&R) |
| 16 |
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| 17 |
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| 18 |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College |
| 19 |
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce |
| 20 |
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research |
| 21 |
Deshbandhu College (Morning) |
| 22 |
Durga Bai Deshmukh College of Special Edu. (VI) |
| 23 |
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| 24 |
Dyal Singh College (Evening) |
| 25 |
Florence Nightingale College of Nursing |
| 26 |
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| 27 |
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| 28 |
Hindu College |
| 29 |
Holy Family College of Nursing |
| 30 |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences |
| 31 |
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| 32 |
Institute of Home Economics |
| 33 |
Janki Devi Memorial College |
| 34 |
Jesus & Mary College |
| 35 |
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| 36 |
Kamla Nehru College for Women |
| 37 |
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| 38 |
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| 39 |
Lady Hardinge Medical College |
| 40 |
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| 41 |
Lady Shri Ram College For Women (LSR) |
| 42 |
Lakshmi Bai College for Women |
| 43 |
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| 44 |
Maharshi Valmiki College of Education |
| 45 |
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| 46 |
Mata Sundri College for Women |
| 47 |
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences |
| 48 |
Maulana Azad Medical College |
| 49 |
Miranda House |
| 50 |
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| 51 |
Moti Lal Nehru College (Evening) |
| 52 |
University College of Medical Sciences |
| 53 |
Nehru Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital |
| 54 |
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| 55 |
P.G.D.A.V. College |
| 56 |
P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening) |
| 57 |
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped |
| 58 |
Rajdhani College |
| 59 |
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing |
| 60 |
Ram Lal Anand College |
| 61 |
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| 62 |
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| 63 |
Satyawati College |
| 64 |
Satyawati College (Evening) |
| 65 |
School of Open Learning (Erstwhile School of Correspondence & Continuing Education) |
| 66 |
School of Rehabilitation Sciences |
| 67 |
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| 68 |
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening) |
| 69 |
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women |
| 70 |
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies |
| 71 |
Shivaji College |
| 72 |
Shri Ram College of Commerce |
| 73 |
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| 74 |
Shyam Lal College (Evening) |
| 75 |
Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women |
| 76 |
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| 77 |
Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) |
| 78 |
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce |
| 79 |
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| 80 |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College |
| 81 |
Sri Venkateswara College |
| 82 |
St. Stephen's College |
| 83 |
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| 84 |
Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute |
| 85 |
Vivekananda College |
| 86 |
Zakir Husain Delhi College |
| 87 |
Zakir Husain Post Graduate Evening College |
Top 5 colleges of Delhi University
CUET UG langauge section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 langauges of CUET UG 2026 are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Whereas, the languages which have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Janpanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.
CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- B.A (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Vocational studies
- B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program
- Integrated M. Optometry
- Integrated M.A
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)]
- Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are:
Top colleges of Delhi University are known for quality education, faculty, and campus life. Every year, thousands of students aim to get admission into these colleges through CUET. These institutions offer academic exposure along with cultural, sports, and placement opportunities. Below is list of the top 5 DU colleges preferred by students across India.
1. Hindu College
Hindu College is one of oldest DU colleges, started in 1899. You study in a strong academic space with good teachers around you. Courses are offered in arts, commerce, and science streams. College life feels active because societies and debates keep going. You also hear a lot about Mecca fest every year. Many students choose it for name value and learning both.
2. St. Stephen’s College
St. Stephen’s College began in 1881 and is known for strict academics. You go through interview along with CUET scores for admission. Courses are mostly in humanities, science, and commerce. Campus looks green and calm, so study feels focused. Students here enjoy debates, drama, and sports a lot. Alumni network is strong and helps in long run.
3. Shri Ram College of Commerce
SRCC is one of the most popular colleges for commerce courses in DU. It is mainly known for B.Com (Hons.) and Economics programs. You need a very high score to get admission here. Teachers have good experience and help students learn well.
4. Miranda House
Miranda House is a top women’s college in DU, founded in 1948. You can study humanities, science, and social science courses here. College supports open thinking and learning freedom. Teachers guide you well in academics and research. Students join theatre, debates, and study groups. Many successful women professionals have studied from this college.
5. Lady Shri Ram College For Women (LSR)
LSR started in 1956 and is very popular for arts and commerce. You learn leadership skills along with academics here. Courses: psychology and journalism are well known. Placements are good and many companies visit campus. Student societies stay active whole year. Tarang fest brings fun and energy to college life every year.
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As per NIRF ranking 2025, top 5 CUET UG Universities are:
NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University
NIRF 4- Jamia Millia Islamia
NIRF 6- Banaras Hindu University
NIRF 5- University of Delhi
NIRF 10- Aligarh Muslim University