At beginning, Delhi University had 3 colleges and 750 students that has now crossed over 80 academic departments with over seven lakh students. The university has a modern infrastructure that include libraries, hostels, sports facilities, labs and more.
Delhi University Campus Highlights
The university has16 faculties, 91 affiliated colleges, over 80 academic departments across North and South campuses. The enrollment number is more than 162,000 for regular students and 261,000 for non-formal students. The Vice-President of India serves is the university's chancellor. University of Delhi has 77 affiliated colleges and 5 other recognised institutes.
| Particulars |
DU Campus Highlights |
|---|---|
| Area |
300 acres |
| Location |
New Delhi |
| Basic Amenities |
Hostel, Library, Sports Facilities, Labs |
| Hostel |
20 |
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Hostel & Residential Facilities
Delhi University has 20 hostels for students in North and South campuses. The hostels are equipped with essential amenities such as furnished rooms, 24/7 electricity, Wi-Fi and common areas for socialising and studying. DU has full-time security and surveillance. Recreational facilities such as indoor games and gym are also there. DU offers single and shared-room options for students from different backgrounds.
Hostel Fee
The hostel fee details are mentioned below:
| Particulars |
Amount in INR |
|---|---|
| Admission fee |
200 |
| Hostel Development Charges |
600 |
| Identity card and night leave book |
60 |
| WUS Health Centre Charges |
240 |
| SWA fund /Cultural activities/ Sports fee |
1250 |
| Other Fees and Charges* |
8100 |
Delhi University vs Other Universities: Hostel Comparison
Check below hostel fee comparison and number of hostel buildings available at DU and other top Universities:
| University Name |
Hostel Fee |
No. of Hostels Available |
|---|---|---|
| DU |
INR 10,000 |
20 |
| INR 6,000 | 13 | |
| INR 15,000 | 8 |
*These charges and numbers are subject to revision from time to time.
Academic and Research Facilities
University of Delhi is a research-intensive university and works on innovative models to address societal, national and global challenges. The University gets funding from external sources for the research activties. The amount has been more than INR 300 crores in the last five years. This is also seen as one of the main reason for large number of students interested in admission.
Library
The University has 34 libraries in all of its campuses. The libraries offer peaceful environment with modern facilities. It has large collection of latest books, journals, newspapers and research papers. The computer labs and online databases help students gain knowledge in diverse domains. The library system is broad and comprises many libraries,including the Central Library Complex, FMS Library, Central Science Library and Law Library.
Sports Facilities
Delhi University has a Rugby Stadium, Multipurpose Hall and Polo Ground that are used for inter-college tournaments, selection trials and coaching camps. For swimming, cricket and lawn tennis,Yamuna Sports Complex in Vivek Vihar, east Delhi is used.
As the University is situated in the capital of the country, there are various places to visit around the campus. Kamla Nagar market is there for shopping and cafes. Famous food spots are there nearby the Campus. Monuments such as the India Gate and Humayun's Tomb are also the best places to visit.
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Infrastructure/Facilities
- Library
Delhi University has 34 libraries across its campuses in Delhi. The major libraries include the following: Central Library Arts Library Central Science Library East Asian Studies Library FMS Library Law Library Ratan Tata Library South Campus Library Braille Library (On DU Intranet)
- Hostel
Delhi University has 15 hostels for its students on the north campus. Hostel facilities for undergraduate students are available extensively within the respective campuses of its constituent colleges.
Boys HostelShared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelShared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel - Sports ComplexAvailable Facilities:Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Tennis Court
- LabsAvailable Facilities:Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Language Lab|Physics Lab
- CafeteriaGymHospital / Medical FacilitiesWi-Fi CampusAuditoriumConvenience Store
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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
Around Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College (ARSD), there are quite a few PGs and hostels that students usually consider because of the short commute. Areas like South Campus, Kalkaji, Nehru Nagar, and Lajpat Nagar have several options with both shared and single occupancy rooms.
Some well-maintained PGs a
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Sri Aurobindo Evening College DU has professional sports facilities for the following with their own seat matrices:
- Shooting: 4 seats for men and 2 for women.
- Handball: 7 seats for men.
- Boxing: 2 seats for men.
- Football: 5 seats for men.
Students can also receive reserved admissions through the abov
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
The below-mentioned are the different departments at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, through which the college offers various programmes:
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Departments | ||
|---|---|---|
Department of Commerce | Department of Economics | Department of Environmental Science |
Department of English | Department of Geography | Department of Hindi |
Department of History | Department of Mathematics | Department of Political Science |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
FMS supplements class learning with corporate classes, guest talks, live projects, and workshops. The industry exposure is provided by field studies and direct interaction with the industrialists to translate theoretical knowledge into real-life practice. FMS is designed to empower executives to res
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 7 months ago
Lady Shri Ram College offers professional courses in Journalism and Mass Communication and Elementary Education. Some of the departments under LSR College for Women are Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Psychology, Sanskrit, Computer – Science, etc.
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