Delhi University (DU)
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| Type | Central University |
| Motto | Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth (Niṣṭhā dhṛtiḥ satyam in sanskrit) |
| Established | 1 May 1922 |
| Founder | Maurice Gwyer |
| Chancellor | Vice President of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | Yogesh Singh |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | NAAC (A++) |
| Website | Official Website |
University of Delhi commonly known as Delhi University (DU) is a Indian premier university of the country with a venerable legacy and international acclaim for highest academic standards, diverse educational programmes, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities and modern infrastructure. The University was established in 1922 and the Founder of this university was Maurice Gwyer. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and social outreach has made the University a role-model and trend setter for other universities. The chancellor of Delhi University is Vice-President of India and the Vice-Chancellor is Yogesh Singh and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is the Pro-Chancellor of the University. It has become one of the largest universities in India with 16 faculties, over 80 academic departments, an equal number of colleges and over seven lakh students. Over 500 programmes offered by the University are approved by Academic and Executive Councils, out of which 209 programmes are being considered for NAAC accreditation purpose. The rest being run in colleges are separately accredited.
Mission & Vision
Delhi University vision is to be an internationally acclaimed university, recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and outreach; dedicated to serving humanity through the creation of knowledgeable, skilled, enterprising and socially responsible citizens.
Delhi University mission is to impart high-quality education and research experience to students to nurture their talent, promote their intellectual growth, shape their professional and personal development, thereby enabling them to achieve their full potential and to foster an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports the overall well-being of students, and promotes institutional growth and development.
Core Values
- Excellence: in teaching, research, and innovation.
- Honesty and Integrity: in personal conduct, academic endeavours, and institutional practices.
- Compassion: by exhibiting empathy towards multi-species existence and planetary responsibilities.
- Diversity and Inclusion: by recognising and respecting human diversity leading to inclusivity.
- Universality: by practicing the idea of ‘वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्’ Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam ‘the world is one family’.
- Transformation: of self, society, Nation and the world.
- Happiness: in quest of contentment and ways of spreading the idea of 'सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः' Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah ‘May all be happy’.
Colleges List
- Acharya Narendra Dev College
- Aditi Mahavidyalaya
- Ahilya Bai College of Nursing
- Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy
- Aryabhatta College
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
- Aryabhatta College
- Ayurvedic & Unani Tibia College
B
- Bhagini Nivedita College
- Bharati College
- Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
- Bhim Rao Ambedkar College
C
- Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya
- College of Art
- College of Nursing at Army Hospital (R&R)
- College of Vocational Studies
D
- Daulat Ram College
- Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
- Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
- Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
- Deshbandhu College(Morning)
- Durga Bai Deshmukh College of Special Edu.(VI)
- Dyal Singh College
- Dyal Singh College (Evening)
F Florence Nightingale College of Nursing G Gargi College H Hans Raj College Hindu College Holy Family College of Nursing Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences I Indraprastha College for Women Institute of Home Economics J Janki Devi Memorial College Jesus & Mary College K Kalindi College for Women Kamla Nehru College for Women Keshav Mahavidyalaya Kirori Mal College L Lady Hardinge Medical College Lady Irwin College Lady Shri Ram College for Women Lakshmi Bai College for Women M Maharaja Agarsen College Maharshi Valmiki College of Education Maitreyi College for Women Mata Sundri College for Women Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Maulana Azad Medical College Miranda House Moti Lal Nehru College Moti Lal Nehru College (Evening) U University College of Medical Sciences N Nehru Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology P P.G.D.A.V. College P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening) Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped R Rajdhani College Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing Ram Lal Anand College Ramanujan College Ramjas College S Satyawati College Satyawati College (Evening) School of Open Learning ( Erstwhile School of Correspondence & Continuing Education) School of Rehabilitation Sciences Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening) Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies Shivaji College Shri Ram College of Commerce Shyam Lal College Shyam Lal College (Evening) Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women Sri Aurobindo College Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College Sri Venkateswara College St. Stephen's College Swami Shraddhanand College
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