Best Colleges in Delhi University for undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Delhi University is one of the oldest universities in Delhi and was established in 1922. It is one of India’s most wanted universities, and it is confirmed that the average number of 2.5 Lakh requests received by the University during the admission months. While the University of Delhi is the winner of our country’s ranking, DU has also shown an impressive presence among Asian and global universities. It has 77 affiliated colleges & 5 other institutes.  

Best DU Colleges for Undergraduates in Arts Stream

The Arts stream offers a wide range of courses and provides a wide range of career opportunities. This stream focuses on a thorough understanding of subjects such as Literature, Sociology, Economics, Political science, Geography, History, Philosophy, etc. Students can do wonders in this stream with a creative mind, clear knowledge, and with the best college.

• St Stephen’s College

It is widely rated as one of the best and oldest colleges for arts and science in India.

- The Cut-off in 2019 for History (Hons): 98.5%

- The Cut-off for the BA program was 96.5% for the Humanities

- The Cut-off for Commerce and Science stream was 98%

• Lady Shri Ram

This is the most popular college in DU for students in the field of Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Statistics, and others. International faculty and student exchange programs are available. Affordable fee structure.

- The cut-off for the Honours courses is as high as the moon.

- Cutoff for B.A Programme (Political Science + Economics +) was 98.75%

• Hindu College

It is one of the oldest colleges for arts and is on North Campus.

- The cut-off for B. A Programme was 97.75%.

• Miranda House

This is a women's college with a variety of courses is in Liberal arts. The cut-off for undergraduate courses declared by this college in 2019 is as follows:

- B.A Economics- 97%

- B.A Hons. English: 97.5%

- B.A Hons Geography: 96.5% 

• Ramjas College

It is one of the oldest and best colleges of Delhi University. This college offers 18 undergraduate courses. Cut-off percentage last year for B.A programs were: - - B. A (Hons) Economics- 98%

- B.A (Hons) English- 97%

- B.A (Hons) Political Science- 97%

- B.A (Hons) History- 97.25%

Best DU Colleges for Undergraduate in Commerce Stream

• Shri Ram College of Commerce

Established in 1926. NAAC rating of SRCC is 3.65 (A+). The college is specialized in commerce and economics. This college is considered to be one of the leading colleges in the country. Some SRCC alumni have names such as Arjun Jaitley, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, Rana Kapoor (CEO- Yes Bank), and many others. Previous year's cut-off for

- B.Com Hons- 98.5%

- B.A (Hons) Economics- 98.75%

• Lady Shri Ram College

One of the premier college for commerce colleges and the cut-off for this college is usually high

- B.Com (Hons) 98%

- B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics- 96.75%

• Hans Raj College

It is one of Delhi University’s most prestigious colleges. Hans Raj College is one of the largest colleges in Delhi University and has been ranked among India’s top 10 colleges in the commerce field for several years. The cut-off declared by Hans Raj College for the commerce stream in 2019 is as follows:

- B.Com (Hons) - 98.25%

- B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics- 96.5%

• Hindu College

Hindu College has already set a precedent for one of Delhi University’s prestigious colleges. The cut-off for declared is as follows:

- B.Com (Hons) – 98.25%

- B.Sc. (Hons) - 97.75%

• Kirori Mal College

It was established in 1954 and accredited as the 3rd highest among all the colleges. Cut-off for

- B.Com (Hons) – 98.5%

- B.Com- 97.5%

- B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics- 97%

• Ramjas College

It was founded by Mr. Rai Kedar Nath in 1917, it is one of the country’s leading educational establishments with a great infrastructure and highly educated faculty. The cutoff offered by this college is as follows-

- B.com. (Hons) – 98%

- B.com- 97%

• Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC)

DCAC is, as the name suggests, one of the leading institutes providing arts and commerce education. The college was established in 1989 and is located in Neta Ji Nagar. The cut-off offered by DCAC is as follows-

- B.Com. (Hons) – 97.25%

• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (SGGS)

SGGS was set up in 1984 and is proud to be one of the leading commerce institutes in India. SGGS offers a great combination of resources and atmosphere with modern facilities including spacious classrooms, a well-equipped library, technologically specialized computer labs, and seminar halls. The cut-off offered by SGGS is as follows-

- B.Com- 95.5%

- B.Com. (Hons) - 97%

• Kamala Nehru College (KNC)

KNC, established in 1964, is a college for all women designed to acknowledge the freedom fighter warrior Kamala Nehru. KNC has also developed itself as the leading commerce college in the world, apart from its motive to empower and make women autonomous. The cut-off declared by KNC is as follows-

- B.Com. (Hons) – 96%

Best DU Colleges for Undergraduate in Science Stream

• Hindu College

Delhi Hindu College is considered one of Delhi’s prestigious colleges. The university was set up in 1899. It aims to inspire students to be among the best people in India with a clear analytical and scientific bent of mind with an emphasis on obligations and human values. The cut-off for Science courses previous year was noted as:

-B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry- 97.33%

- B.Sc. (Hons) Physics- 98.33%

-B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology- 97.33%

- B.Sc. (Hons) Botany- 96%

- B.Sc. in Mathematics- 97.75%

- B.Sc. in Statistics- 97.75%

- B.Sc. Physical Science with Chemistry- 96.66%

- B.Sc. Physical Science with Electronics- 96.33%

• St Stephen’s

This is one of the best and oldest colleges for science stream, it was established in 1881, and was first affiliated to Calcutta University and later to Punjab University. It was on top-3 colleges of Delhi University to get affiliated and the cut-off list increases every year for every course. The cut-off for the science stream last year was noted as:

- B.Sc. (Hons) Physics Science- 96.66%

- B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry Science- 96.33%

- B.Sc. Prog. With Chemistry Science- 95%

- B.Sc. Prog. With Computer Sc. Science- 96.66%

• Hans Raj College

It was established in 1948 in the memory of the nationalist, Mahatma Hans Raj. The cut-off for the Science stream is noted as:

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics- 96.5%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry- 96.33%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Anthropology- 93%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics- 97.33%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Computer Science- 97%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Electronics- 96%

• Sri Venkateswara College

It was founded by Tirumala Devasthanams in 1961 and ranked as one of the best colleges in Delhi University with a high cut-off. This college offers consistent placements in well-known organizations.

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry- 96%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Botany- 94%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics- 97.33%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Electronics- 96.33%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics- 96.75%

• Miranda House

The university currently comprises more than 2500 students and highly educated staff. Cut-off noted for science courses:

- B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics- 96.67%

- B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics- 96.75%

- B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry- 96.67%

• Deen Dayal Upadhyay College

It was established in 1990 and offers a wide range of courses in the science stream and is considered to be one of the best colleges. The cut-off declared by this college is as follows-

- B.Sc.in Computer Science- 96%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics- 96%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry- 96%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Botany- 90%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics- 96%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics- 96%

- B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematical Science- 96%

• Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College

It was established in 1951 by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee. It is recently considered to be the top college in the Science stream by its great educational facilities. The cut-off declared is as follows-

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Mathematics- 97%

- B.Sc. in Computer Science- 98%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry- 97%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Electronics- 97%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Botany- 93%

- B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics- 95.33%

Best Colleges for Post-Graduate Courses

While DU is famous for its undergraduate degree, it is also popular for its PG colleges. One can look for these colleges to pursue a Master’s Degree. There are two ways to take admission to DU for PG courses that is an Entrance exam which is conducted by the University and on the basis of marks students get shortlisted or on the Merit list which is on based on the marks of bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of fifteen years of education under the 10+2+3 system is mandatory for admission to PG courses. Applicants, with less than 15 years of education are not eligible for PG courses.

Check out a list of the best PG colleges at Delhi University.

• St. Stephen’s College

It was established in 1881 and is located in University Enclave, North Campus. PG courses offered by this college are as follows:

- Master of Arts (MA)

- Master of Arts (MA) (English)

- Master of Arts (MA) (Mathematics)

- Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

- Master of Arts (MA) in History

- Master of Arts (MA) in Operations Research

- Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy

- Master of Arts (MA) in Sanskrit

- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics

- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry

- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics

• Hindu College

This is one of the top colleges for postgraduate courses. PG courses offered by Hindu College are as follows:

- M.A.

- MA in Political Science

- MA in Economics

- MA English

- MA Philosophy

- MA Hindi

- MA Sanskrit

- MA History

- M.Com

- M.Sc.

- M.Sc. (Mathematics)

- M.Sc. Operational Research

• Lady Shri Ram College

It was established in 1956 and is located in Lajpat Nagar. The list of PG courses offered by Lady Shri Ram College is as follows:

- Master of Arts(MA) in English

- Master of Arts(MA) in Hindi

- Master of Arts(MA) in History

- Master of Arts(MA) in Mathematics

-Master of Arts(MA) in Philosophy

- Master of Arts(MA) in Political Science

- Master of Arts(MA) in Psychology

- Master of Arts(MA) in Sanskrit

• Jesus and Mary College

It was established in 1968 and is located in Chanakyapuri. This college is popular for MA in English. It offers PG courses like

- Master of Arts(MA) in English

- Master of Arts(MA) in Hindi

• Miranda House

Miranda House offers a wide range of PG courses and is one of the popular colleges in the Science stream to pursue a PG.

- M.A Economics

- M.A Hindi

- M.A English

- M.A History

- M.A Music

- M.A Philosophy

- M.A Sanskrit

- M.Sc. (Botany)

- M.Sc. (Physics)

- M.Sc. (Chemistry)

- M.Sc. (Mathematics)

- M.Sc. (Zoology)

- M.Sc. in Anthropology

• Delhi School of Economics

This college is one of the best colleges in the field of commerce. It is established in 1949. PG courses offered by the Delhi School of Economics are as follows:

- MA

- M.Phill

• Shri Ram College of Commerce

This is the best and oldest college in the field of commerce. It is established in 1926 and located in Maurice Nagar, near the University of Delhi. Courses offered by Shri Ram College of Commerce are as follows:

- Master of Economics

- M.Com

We assume that this list of DU colleges will be of use and you will get a clear picture of the course options of each top college for undergraduate and PG courses along with their cut-off.