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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 Miranda & Lady Shri Ram
Both the colleges have a rich legacy, excellent faculty and strong placements.
If the applicants are torn between the two colleges this article provides a complete breakdown comparing the two colleges to help them decide which one might suit them better
Overview of Miranda and Lady Shri Ram College
An overview of the two colleges: Miranda and Lady Shri Ram has been given below:
Miranda | Lady Shri Ram | |
Established in | 1948 | 1956 |
Location | North Campus, DU | South Campus, DU |
Affiliation | Delhi University | Delhi University |
NAAC Grade | A++ | A++ |
NIRF Ranking | #1 (all India College Category) | #2 |
Legacy | Known for a liberal, progressive atmosphere and academic excellence across streams. | Renowned for humanities, media studies, and high corporate placements. |
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram: Academic Courses Offered
The academic courses offered by both Miranda and Lady Shri Ram has been given below:
Both the colleges offer UG & PG courses in Science, Commerce & arts with slight differences in specializations and faculty
Miranda House:
- Offers a wide range of science, arts, and interdisciplinary UG & PG programs.
- B.A. (Hons): English, Political Science, History, Sociology, Philosophy
- B.Sc. (Hons): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology
- M.A., M.Sc. programs in various disciplines
LSR:
- Offers a strong mix of liberal arts, social sciences, and commerce programs.
- B.A. (Hons): Journalism, Psychology, Economics, English, History, Pol Science
- B.Com (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics, Statistics
- No science lab-based courses like Botany/Zoology
- Also offers postgraduate programs in select subjects
Miranda Vs Lady : Admission Process
Both colleges follow the CUET UG 2025 + CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) process.
- No interviews or internal tests
- Admissions are purely merit-based on CUET UG scores
- LSR often has higher cut-offs for popular courses like Psychology, Journalism, and Pol. Science
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram:Faculty & Teaching Quality
The teaching faculty & quality has been described below for each of the two colleges:
Feature | Miranda House | Lady Shri Ram College |
Faculty | Highly qualified, research-oriented, especially in science and liberal arts. | Emphasizes critical thinking, debate, and industry relevance, particularly in journalism, psychology, and commerce. |
Focus | Science and liberal arts with strong research emphasis. | Humanities, media studies, and high corporate placements with a focus on critical thinking and debate. |
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram: Campus Infrastructure
Both the colleges have a pretty good campus infrastructure the comparison between both has been given below:
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram:Student Life & Culture
Both the colleges are known for its student life and culture, a description of both has been given below:
- Miranda House is known for its intellectual vibrancy, activism, and a liberal, inclusive environment.
- LSR offers a more structured, professionally driven student culture, with a focus on leadership, internships, and placements.
Both colleges have active societies in drama, music, debate, dance, and entrepreneurship.
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram:Placement & Internships
The placement game of both the colleges is up to notch. A brief about both is given below:
College | Average Package | Top Recruiters | Internships |
Lady Shri Ram | ₹8–10 LPA | Bain & Co., BCG, Deloitte, Teach For India, KPMG | Strong culture, especially for Psychology, Pol Science, and Journalism |
Miranda House | ₹6–8 LPA | PwC, ZS Associates, Wipro, Times Group | Active Placement Cell, especially for humanities and science courses |
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram: Alumni Network
Both the colleges have some noticeable alumni networks. A few of the pass outs of both the colleges has been given below:
Miranda House:
- Nandita Das (Actor & Director)
- Anita Desai (Author)
- Gita Gopinath (IMF Chief Economist)
LSR:
- Aung San Suu Kyi (Nobel Laureate)
- Gauri Khan (Film Producer)
- Sakshi Tanwar (Actor)
- Neha Dhupia (Actor)
Miranda Vs Lady Shri Ram: Final 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:
Criteria | Miranda House | Lady Shri Ram College |
National Ranking | #1 | #2 |
Best for Science | yes | no |
Best for Journalism/Psychology | no | yes |
Placement & Internships | Good | Excellent |
Campus Life | Liberal, inclusive | Structured, polished |
Infrastructure | Traditional + Labs | Modern + Media Labs |
Hostel Facilities | Limited | Best-in-class |
Choose Miranda House if:
- You’re inclined toward science or core arts subjects
- You value a progressive, academic environment
- You want to be in North Campus DU
Choose LSR if:
- You’re interested in commerce, psychology, journalism, or placements
- You prefer a career-focused, professionally managed atmosphere
- You want a modern hostel and infrastructure
Both Miranda and Lady Shri Ram 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 Miranda & LSR the applicants choose, they will be a part of a thriving DU community that opens doors to incredible opportunities — academically, professionally, and personally.
