South Campus Colleges of DU at a Glance
In order to meet the university's development, the University of Delhi developed the south campus in 1973. It moved to its current location on Benito Juarez Marg, near Dhaula Kuan, in 1984. The nearest Delhi Metro station is Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus. The Arts, Inter-disciplinary, Applied Sciences, and S.P. Jain Centre for Management Studies faculties host several departments. Despite the widespread assumption that North Campus is superior, South Campus has its own distinct attraction. The South Campus of Delhi University is located in South Delhi and is blessed with some of the greatest culinary outlets, making college life feel like heaven. The campus also has some of the greatest institutions in Delhi, with Sri Venkateshwara being a well-known college that competes with the colleges on the North Campus.
The South Campus is popular for its prestigious colleges. The colleges are recognized and ranked for their academic brilliance, exuberant campus life, and multifaceted cultural activities. Amongst all of them, the well-recognized colleges are Sri Venkateswara College, illustrious for its robust science and commerce programs. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College offers a vast range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Jesus and Mary College is a leading women’s institution with a focus on liberal arts and sciences. Maitreyi College stands out for its commitment to women's education and its extensive extracurricular activities. The College of Vocational Studies offers unique vocational and management-oriented courses, while Motilal Nehru College is noted for its humanities and social sciences programs. Additionally, Ram Lal Anand College provides a mix of traditional and professional courses, and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is recognized for its media studies and commerce streams. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), established in 1956, is one of the most prestigious and recognized institutions in India. It is illustrious for its academics, great campus life and powerful alumni who have contributed immensely to the growth of society and nation in various fields. These colleges collectively contribute to the dynamic and holistic educational environment of DU’s South Campus, attracting students from across the country.
The South Campus was opened in 1973 as part of the university's expansion plan. It moved to its present location on Benito Juarez Marg, near Dhaula Kuan, in 1984, and covers 69 acres. Its constituent colleges include, Aryabhatta College, Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, Gargi College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, PGDAV College, Jesus and Mary College, Ramanujan College, Maitreyi College, Motilal Nehru College, Motilal Nehru College Evening, Ram Lal Anand College, Sri Venkateswara College, Lady Shri Ram College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, the Institute of Home Economics, the College of Vocational Studies, Sri Aurobindo College, Kamala Nehru College, Dyal Singh College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing.
Eligibility Criteria
Before enrolling in various University colleges, students should determine their eligibility for Delhi University. Admission to these programs will be based on merit or through entrance exams administered by Delhi University. Candidates for Undergraduate Courses (Based on Merit) must have passed their 12th test from a recognized board.
Popular Courses at DU South Campus Colleges
The following table shows the list of colleges on South Campus with the courses they offered-
Name of Colleges | Undergraduate Course | Postgraduate Courses |
Lady Shri Ram College (LSR)- It is one of Delhi University's finest institutions which has evolved into one of the top art institutions in the country and has earned a reputation as the most sought-after college by any female DU applicant since its founding in 1956 by the late Lala Shri Ram in remembrance of his wife. |
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Kamala Nehru College (KNC)- It was founded in 1964 and is an all-college women's named after independence fighter Kamala Nehru. It has established itself as one of the premier Commerce institutions in the country. |
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Sri Venkateswara College (Venky)- It was founded in 1997 and has since become one of the top-tier colleges in the fields of Science, Arts, and Commerce. Venky was founded with the intention of providing superior education to South Indian kids. Despite the fact that it is today a co-ed college with no reservations for religious or linguistic minorities. |
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Delhi Arts and Commerce (DCAC)- It was founded in 1989, and is one of Delhi University's most prestigious institutions. Aside from being one of the best arts and commerce schools, DCAC has successfully launched a three-year Journalism honors program. |
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Gargi College- This all-girls institution was founded in 1967 and is one of just two schools to have received the UGC's 'Prestigious College with a Potential for Excellence Grant.' |
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Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (SBSC)- This co-ed institution under Delhi University, now located in Sheikh Sarai, provides high-quality education in the subjects of commerce and arts. |
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College of Vocational Studies (CVS)- It was established to promote higher vocational studies to persons willing to take the risk of deviating from standard and mainstream educational courses. CVS was founded in 1972 and is located in Sheikh Sarai II. |
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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD)- It is located in the Dhaula Kuan region of South Delhi, and was founded in 1959. The college is well-known for two things: Ajay Maken, a member of the National Congress Party (NCP), and its renowned theatrical society, "Chalo Dilli." |
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Maitreyi College- The Maitreyi College was founded in 1967 in the Chanakyapuri region of south Delhi and was named after a Vedic sage. This is an all-girls institution that offers courses in the arts, sciences, and commerce to its students. |
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Sri Aurobindo College (SAC)- It is situated in south Delhi, near Qutab Minar, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, IIT (Delhi), NCERT, and Qutab Institutional Area. Arts, Commerce, Law, Management Studies, Education, Mathematical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, and many more disciplines are available at the college. For most courses, the institution provides morning and evening classes, as well as the option of remote learning instruction. |
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Also read more about the North Campus Colleges under Delhi University.
NIRF Ranking 2024
The NIRF Rankings of leading South Campus Colleges of DU are tabulated below with rank within the South Campus:
College Name | NIRF Ranking 2023 | Rank in South Campus |
Atma Ram Santana Dharm College | 6 | 1 |
Lady Sri Ram College for Women | 9 | 2 |
Sri Venkateswara College | 13 | 3 |
Deshbandhu College | 17 | 4 |
Gargi College | 31 | 5 |
Maitryi College | 36 | 6 |
Jesus & Mary College | 38 | 7 |
Ramanujan College | 49 | 8 |
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College | NA | NA |
College of Vocational Studies | NA | NA |
Notable Alumni of South Campus Colleges of DU
South Campus Colleges of DU have produced influential alumni who have contributed substantially in multiple fields. Some of the notable alumni from notable colleges are tabulated below;
Notable Alumni from South Campus Colleges of DU | College Name |
Aung San Suu Kyi | Lady Shri Ram College of Women |
Nidhi Rajdhan | |
Sakshi Tanwar | |
Vineeta Bali | |
Gita Gopinath | |
Gauri Khan | |
Alankrita Sahai | Gargi College |
Huma Qureshi | |
Sonal Chauhan | |
Urvashi Rautela | |
Sanya Malhotra | |
Bhuvan Bam | Shaheed Bhagat Singh College |
Siddharth Malhotra | |
Shoojit Sarkar | |
Ramesh Biduri | |
Ramakant Goswami, | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College |
Jaspreet Jasz | |
Rajkumar Rao | |
Sudhoir Chaudhary | |
Miathili Thakur | |
Jayant Chudhary | Venkateswara College |
Rishabh Pant | |
Tania Sachdev |
Off-Campus South Delhi University Colleges
The following table shows the list of off-campus south colleges-
Name of the College | Description |
Zakir Hussain Delhi College | Zakir Husain, founded in 1990, provides courses in Science, Commerce & Banking, Arts, and Management. Students can also use the hostel facilities. Other amenities include an AV lab, a mess, a library, medical facilities, and a computer lab. |
Rajdhani College | Rajdhani College, located in Raja Garden, provides 19 courses in three streams: commerce and banking, arts, and science, as well as four degrees: BA, MA, and M.Com. There is no hostel offered here. |
Maharaja Agrasen College | This college was founded in 1994 and is located in Mayur Vihar. It provides Media & Mass Communication, Commerce & Banking, Arts, Physical Education, Science, and Management courses. It is AICTE-accredited. |
Lakshmibai College | Lakshmibai College is NAAC and UGC approved and is located in Ashok Nagar, providing studies in Arts, Commerce & Banking, Science, Management, and Performing Arts. It also provides diplomas in a variety of disciplines. |
Kalindi College | East Patel Nagar, Central Delhi, is the location of this all-girls college. In 2013 and 2015, the college received the 'university award for exemplary practices' twice in a row. It provides courses in Science, Arts, and Business. Aside from the amenities that come with any college campus, Kalindi College has effective cyber cafés, a well-stocked library, and an infrastructure that meets the demands of both students and instructors. |
Lady Irwin College | The Lady Irwin Institution Society's Memorandum of Association established Lady Irwin College as a constituent college for women at the University of Delhi. It is the country's main and model institution for Home Sciences education. |
North Campus vs. South Campus: The Big Debate
The following table shows the comparison between North Campus and South Campus -
Parameters | North Campus | South Campus |
Academics | Very Good | Very Good |
Extracurriculars | Very Good | Very Good |
Crowd | Very Good | Very Good |
College Fests | Crossroads, Renaissance, Mecca, Tempest, and so on. | Montage, Nexus, Reverie, and so forth. |
Accessibility | Vishwavidalaya and GTB Nagar are the two closest metro stations. | Low-level stations are dispersed over the Pink Line Metro, followed by a rickshaw. |
Proximity to Other Colleges | Because the institutions are so near together, students frequently go to neighboring campuses for fests and contests. | Most colleges, with the exception of a handful, are spread apart, making travel between them cumbersome. |
Campus Common Areas | North Campus contains several common spaces, such as Arts Faculty, VC Lawns, and other locations for students to congregate and socialize. | There are no such options on South Campus. |
Hostel Facility | Available. There are other PGs available. | No longer available. There is just PGs available. |
Rent | Moderate to Low | High |
Safety | Moderate to Low North Campus is relatively hazardous, with frequent phone snatchings and even robberies. | Moderate to High Moderate to High South Campus is normally quite safe for going out late at night. |
Shopping Spots |
Kamla Nagar Market Tibetan Market GTB Nagar | Sarojini Nagar Market Lajpat Nagar or Central Market Hauz Khas Market Khan Market GK M – Block Market |
Food Joints | Big Yellow Door; QDs; Echoes; Burgrill; Ricos; Dolma Aunty Momos; Tom Uncle Maggi; Chache Di Hatti, and more. | Big Yellow Door; QDs; Diggin; The Treat; Kev's Cafe; Woodbox Cafe; WoW Momos, and more. |
Night Life | Low | High |
South Campus Colleges of DU: List of Departments
The various departments are mentioned below:
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of Finance and Business Economics
Faculty of Commerce & Business Studies
Department of Commerce
Faculty of Education
Department of Education
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
Faculty of Arts
Department of Arabic
Department of Buddhist Studies
Department of Germanic & Romance Studies
Department of Hindi
Department of Library & Information Science
Department of Linguistics
Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies
Department of Persian
Department of Philosophy
Department of Psychology
Department of Punjabi
Department of Sanskrit
Department of Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies
Department of Urdu
Department of English
Faculty of Interdisciplinary & Applied Sciences
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Biophysics
Department of Electronic Science
Department of Genetics
Department of Microbiology
Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Department of Plant Molecular Biology
Faculty of Music
Department of Music
Department of Fine Arts
Faculty of Management Studies
Department of Business Management & Industrial Administration
Faculty of Science
Department of Anthropology
Department of Botany
Department of Chemistry
Department of Environmental Studies
Department of Geology
Department of Home Science
Department of Nursing
Department of Pharmacy
Department of Physics & Astrophysics
Faculty of Technology
Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities
Department of Architecture & Planning
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Department of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Production & Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science
Department of Mathematics
Department of Operational Research
Department of Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Adult, Continuing Education & Extension
Department of African Studies
Delhi School of Journalism
Department of East Asian Studies
Department of Economics
Department of Geography
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Social Work
Department of Sociology
Faculty of Open Learning
Distance & Continuing Education
Affiliated Faculties
Department of Ayurvedic & Unani Medicine
Department of Homeopathic Medicine
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care
Department of Anatomy
Department of Medical Bio-Chemistry
Department of Community Medicine
Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Department of Dental Sciences
Department of Forensic Medicine
Department of Obstetrics & Gyanaecology
Department of Medicine
Department of Medical Microbiology
Department of Opthalmology
Department of Orthopaedics
Department of Otolaryngology
Department of Paediatrics
Department of Pathology
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Physiology
Department of Psychiatry
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Department of Radiology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis & Radiation Medicine
Department of Surgery
Contact and Office Details
University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi 110 021
Email ID : dir_udsc@du.ac.in
(A) North Campus Office :
Tel : 27662865 - Direct (Main Campus) Extn. 1217
Mr. Prem Chand Nagpal, Private Secretary
(B) South Campus Office :
Tel: 24116427, 24113045 - Direct (South Campus) Extn. 7114
Mr. Vinod Sharma, Senior Personal Assistant
