When it comes to Delhi University the students seek out to get admission in the most prestigious colleges and the two main ones they generally go after are Hindu & Hansraj College.
Both the colleges have a rich legacy, excellent faculty and strong placements.
If the applicants are torn between the two this article provides a complete breakdown comparing the two colleges to help you decide which one might suit them better.
Overview of Hindu & Hansraj
An overview of the two colleges: Hindu & Hansraj has been given below:
Hansraj | Hindu | |
Established in | 1948 | 1899 |
Location | North Campus, DU | North Campus, DU |
Affiliation | Delhi University | Delhi University |
NAAC Grade | A+ | A++ |
NIRF Ranking | #6 among colleges in India | #2 among colleges in India |
Legacy | A D.A.V. College, known for its discipline, infrastructure, and famous alumni like Shah Rukh Khan. | Known for its intellectual freedom, progressive student culture & academic excellence |
Hindu Vs Hansraj: Academic Courses Offered
The academic courses offered by both Hindu and Hansraj has been given below:
Both the colleges offer UG & PG courses in Science, Commerce & arts with slight differences in specializations and faculty
Popular courses offered by Both
- Hindu College: B.A. (Hons) Political Science, Economics, English, B.Sc. (Hons) Physics, Chemistry
- Hansraj College: B.Com (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics, B.A. (Hons) History, Life Sciences
Hindu Vs Hansraj:Faculty & Teaching Quality
The teaching faculty & quality has been described below for each of the two colleges:
College | Faculty & Teaching Quality |
Hindu College | Experienced professors, research output, and active student engagement. |
Hansraj College | Highly qualified faculty, especially in sciences and commerce, though some departments are seen as more rigid in teaching style. |
Hindu Vs Hansraj:Campus Infrastructure
Both the colleges have a pretty good campus infrastructure the comparison between both has been given below:
Hindu Vs Hansraj:Student Life & Culture
Both the colleges are known for its student life and culture, a description of both has been given below:
- Hindu College: Liberal, politically active, strong debating and cultural societies like Ibtida (drama), and a lively café culture.
- Hansraj College: Balanced environment, a bit more disciplined, strong in sports and music, with active student participation.
Hindu Vs Hansraj:Cutoff Trends CUET Based
The CUET Cutoffs for both Hindu & Hansraj are pretty high, being the premium colleges they are. A comparison between both has been given below:
College | CUET Cutoff Trends |
Hindu College | Higher closing scores for most courses |
Hansraj College | Slightly lower cutoffs in comparison to Hindu College |
Hansraj Vs Hindu:Placement & Internships
The placement game of both the colleges is to notch. A brief about both is given below:
College | Average Package | Top Recruiters |
Hindu College | ₹7-8 LPA (select courses) | BCG, EY, McKinsey, Teach For India |
Hansraj College | ₹5-6 LPA | Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Wipro |
Hansraj Vs Hindu: Alumni Network
Both the colleges have some noticeable alumni networks. A few of the pass outs of both the colleges has been given below:
- Hindu College: Arnab Goswami, Imtiaz Ali, Arjun Rampal
- Hansraj College: Shah Rukh Khan, Anurag Kashyap, Gaurav Kapur
Hindu Vs Hansraj: Verdict
While both the colleges are premium in their own sense. A final verdict has been given below to help you make an easier decision:
Factor | Winner | Reason |
National Ranking | Hindu | It is ahead in historic prestige & national ranking |
Faculty & Academics | Tie | Depends on your stream. Hansraj excels in science and commerce, while Hindu shines in humanities and social sciences. |
Infrastructure | Hansraj | Hansraj leads slightly due to better modern infrastructure and sports facilities. |
Student Culture | Hindu | Hindu College wins for its liberal and artistic environment. |
Placement | Hindu | Hindu College offers better salaries and wider exposure. |
Hostel Facilities | Hansraj | Hansraj leads in residential infrastructure. |
CUET Cut off | Hindu | Hindu College remains the first preference among toppers. |
Alumni Impact | Tie | Both have illustrious alumni. depending on your career interests. |
An applicant should go for Hindu if focused on academics, cultural exposure, and want to be in a progressive and elite environment.
An applicant should go for Hansraj if they prefer structured discipline, better hostel options, science or commerce programs with modern infrastructure
Both Hindu College and Hansraj College represent the pinnacle of undergraduate education at Delhi University, offering excellence across academics, infrastructure, student life, and placements.
An applicant’s decision should be based on their personal preferences, whether it's course preference, campus culture, hostel availability, or faculty strength.
No matter which one out of Hindu & Hansraj the applicants choose, they will be a part of a thriving DU community that opens doors to incredible opportunities — academically, professionally, and personally.
