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- Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2026
- Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2025
- Reasons to Consider the Top DU Colleges the Best Institutes …
- Parameters Considered for NIRF Rankings for DU Colleges
- Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2024
- Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2023
- DU Top Colleges NIRF Ranking 2022, 2021 & 2020
- Faqs
The Top Delhi University Colleges 2026 list has not been released yet by NIRF.
The NIRF ranking for top Delhi university colleges has been released for the year 2025. According to the NIRF 2025 rank list, the University of Delhi holds the 5th position among India’s top universities. Colleges such as
Hindu College, Miranda House, Hans Raj College, St Stephen’s College, Kirori Mal, and Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College
have made it to the top 10 college list. NIRF ranking positions are decided on the basis of the reputation, learning resources, academic quality, and many other components. To help you make the right college choice, we have provided a list of top Delhi university colleges 2025 based on the NIRF ranking here.
A student from Hindu College commented, "The institute had recently laid its focus on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" to facilitate research projects beyond the standard curriculum. It can be regarded as the "UPSC capital" of DU."
Dr. S. Verma, Senior Education Consultant & Career Architect at DU added, "Although Miranda House is still a leading institute in terms of research and inclusivity, Hindu College and Hansraj have exhibited the 'Brand Momentum' that their alumni networks and corporate placement records have given rise to. Hence, a modern applicant must choose a college that has an innovation campus that is more in alignment with industry 4.0 and NEP-led innovation at present."
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Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2026
The NIRF Rankings for the year 2026 will be updated below once they are released on the official website.| Name | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | TBA | TBA |
| Miranda House | TBA | TBA |
| Hans Raj College | TBA | TBA |
| Kirori Mal College | TBA | TBA |
| St. Stephens's College | TBA | TBA |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College | TBA | TBA |
| Sri Venkateswara College | TBA | TBA |
| Deshbandhu College | TBA | TBA |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | TBA | TBA |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce | TBA | TBA |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | TBA | TBA |
| Daulat Ram College | TBA | TBA |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | TBA | TBA |
| Ramjas College | TBA | TBA |
| Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College | TBA | TBA |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | TBA | TBA |
| Lady Irwin College | TBA | TBA |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce | TBA | TBA |
| Gargi College | TBA | TBA |
| Kristu Jayanti College | TBA | TBA |
| Govt Home Science College | TBA | TBA |
| Dyal Singh College | TBA | TBA |
| Ramanujan College | TBA | TBA |
| Maitreyi College | TBA | TBA |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh College | TBA | TBA |
| Shyam Lal College | TBA | TBA |
| Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | TBA | TBA |
| Kamala Nehru College | TBA | TBA |
| Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women | TBA | TBA |
| Shivaji College | TBA | TBA |
| Jesus & Mary College | TBA | TBA |
| Keshav Mahavidyalya | TBA | TBA |
Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2025
The following table containing the top DU Colleges based on NIRF Ranking 2025 has been updated below.| Name | Rank | Score | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | 1 | 84.01 |
|
| Miranda House | 2 | 83.20 |
|
| Hans Raj College | 3 | 81.75 |
|
| Kirori Mal College (KMC) | 4 | 80.33 |
|
| St. Stephens's College | 5 | 79.41 |
|
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD) | 7 | 76.09 |
|
| Sri Venkateswara College | 11 | 72.61 |
|
13 | 71.26 | BSc, MSc, MA | |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | 17 | 69.87 |
|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 18 | 69.01 |
|
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | 21 | 68.21 | BSc courses |
26 | 64.56 |
| |
27 | 64.19 |
| |
| Ramjas College | 28 | 63.82 | BSc, MSc, MA |
| Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College | 29 | 63.26 | BA, BSc , BCom |
| Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | 30 | 63.11 | BA, BSc, BCom |
| Lady Irwin College | 31 | 62.88 | BSc courses |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi | 32 | 62.63 | BA, BSc, BBM, BMS |
33 | 62.48 |
| |
| Kristu Jayanti College | 34 | 62.29 |
|
| Govt Home Science College | 35 | 62.18 |
|
| Dyal Singh College | 36 | 61.99 | BA, BSc courses |
| Ramanujan College | 37 | 61.85 | BSc, BVoc, BA |
| Maitreyi College | 38 | 61.84 |
|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh College | 39 | 61.55 |
|
| Shyam Lal College, Delhi | 43 | 60.96 | BSc, MA, BA |
| Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | 45 | 60.20 |
|
| Kamala Nehru College | 58 | 58.22 |
|
65 | 57.59 | BSc, BBA, BA, BMS/BBM | |
69 | 57.48 | BSc, MSc, BA | |
Jesus & Mary College (Only for women) | 85 | 55.66 |
|
| 95 | 54.61 | BSc, BCom, BBM/ BMS | |
| PGDAV College | 97 | 54.52 |
|
Reasons to Consider the Top DU Colleges the Best Institutes in Delhi for 2025–26
The top colleges under Delhi University can be regarded as the best institutes for 2025-26 owing the factors mentioned below.General Characteristics of the Top DU Institutions
- In top colleges like Hindu and Miranda House, over 90% of the faculty have obtained the PhD degree.
- Colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen’s, and Hansraj have collaborations with the "Big Four" & Consulting firms like EY, McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte.
- Graduates from these institutes become eligible for high-paying jobs in Consulting or Finance. The average package at these colleges ranges from INR 5–9.5 LPA with the highest packages exceeding INR 30–35 LPA. Hence, they can be regarded as high-ROI (Return on Investment) institutions.
- Undergraduate students from Miranda House and ARSD indulge in active research projects and international journal publications.
- The alumni from these colleges offer easy networking and career mentorship.
Unique Characteristics of the Top DU Institutions
| College Name | Features |
|---|---|
| Hindu College |
|
| Miranda House |
|
| Hans Raj College | has add-on courses in FinTech, Data Analytics, and Foreign Languages |
| Kirori Mal College | leading institute for Political Science & Chemistry |
| St. Stephens's College | offers a median salary of INR 10.5 LPA, which is higher than the top 4 colleges, and remains a primary target for placements by top companies like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | Journalism and Psychology are the top courses |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce |
|
ROI Comparison at the Top 10 DU Colleges (2025–26)
| NIRF Rank | College Name | Average Total Fees for 3 Years | Median Salary (Annual) |
| 1 | Hindu College | INR 86,010 | INR 9.80 Lakh |
| 2 | Miranda House | INR 48,180 | INR 8.80 Lakh |
| 3 | Hansraj College | INR 31,795 | INR 8.40 Lakh |
| 4 | Kirori Mal | INR 51,345 | INR 8.10 Lakh |
| 5 | St. Stephen's | INR 1,25,000 | INR 10.50 Lakh |
| 7 | ARSD College | INR 19,030 | INR 6.00 Lakh |
| 11 | Sri Venkateswara | INR 45,000 | INR 7.50 Lakh |
| 17 | LSR for Women | INR 82,020 | INR 9.50 Lakh |
| 18 | SRCC | INR 90,000 | INR 13.17 Lakh |
| 21 | Acharya Narendra Dev | INR 30,000 | INR 5.20 Lakh |
Parameters Considered for NIRF Rankings for DU Colleges
NIRF considers a series of factors when positioning colleges and universities. We have shared some important factors affecting the position of DU colleges in the NIRF Rank list.
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Teaching, Learning, and Resources |
|
Review and Perceptions |
|
Outreach and Inclusivity |
|
Graduation Outcomes |
|
Research and Profesional Practices |
|
Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2024
The following table lists the top DU Colleges based on NIRF Ranking 2024, along with their NIRF score:
| Name | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | 1 | 74.47 |
| Miranda House | 2 | 73.22 |
| St. Stephens's College | 3 | 72.97 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College | 5 | 72.59 |
| Kirori Mal College | 9 | 69.86 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | 10 | 69.49 |
| Hans Raj College | 12 | 68.76 |
| Deshbandhu College | 16 | 66.03 |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | 18 | 64.73 |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce | 19 | 64.56 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | 21 | 63.98 |
| Lady Irwin College | 23 | 63.27 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | 26 | 62.47 |
| Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | 27 | 61.55 |
| Maitreyi College | 29 | 59.60 |
| Gargi College | 31 | 59.28 |
| Dyal Singh College | 34 | 58.55 |
| Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women | 38 | 58.18 |
| Jesus & Mary College | 39 | 57.79 |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce | 39 | 57.79 |
| Kamala Nehru College | 43 | 56.95 |
| Shivaji College | 49 | 56.11 |
| Ramanujan College | 65 | 54.85 |
| Daulat Ram College | 72 | 54.37 |
| Maharaja Agrasen College | 86 | 52.88 |
| Keshav Mahavidyalya | 93 | 52.13 |
| Delhi College of Arts and Commerce | 97 | 51.91 |
Top DU Colleges Based on NIRF Ranking 2023
For a better analysis, you can also check the NIRF ranking of Delhi University Colleges in 2023 below:
Name of the College | NIRF Ranking 2023 |
|---|---|
Miranda House (Only for women) | 1 |
Hindu College | 2 |
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD) | 6 |
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | 9 |
Kirori Mal College (KMC) | 9 |
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 11 |
Hans Raj College | 12 |
Sri Venkateswara College | 13 |
St. Stephen's College | 14 |
Deshbandhu College | 17 |
Acharya Narendra Dev College | 21 |
Lady Irwin College | 22 |
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | 22 |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | 24 |
Daulat Ram College | 28 |
Gargi College | 31 |
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women | 32 |
Maitreyi College | 36 |
Jesus & Mary College (Only for women) | 38 |
Kamala Nehru College | 43 |
| Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi | 47 |
Dyal Singh College | 48 |
Ramanujan College | 49 |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College | 62 |
Ramjas College | 67 |
Shyam Lal College, Delhi | 68 |
Shivaji College | 70 |
Maharaja Agrasen College | 81 |
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce | 84 |
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies | 92 |
Keshav Mahavidyalya, Delhi | 93 |
Indraprastha College for Women | 97 |
Also Read: List of Colleges in Delhi University
DU Top Colleges NIRF Ranking 2022, 2021 & 2020
Check out the NIRF Ranking 2022, 2021, and 2020 for top DU colleges in India.
Name of the College | NIRK Ranking 2022 | NIRF Ranking 2021 | NIRF Ranking 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
Miranda House (Only for women) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | 5 | 2 | 2 |
St. Stephen's College | 11 | 8 | 4 |
Hindu College | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Sri Venkateswara College | 14 | 11 | 14 |
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD) | 7 | 12 | 13 |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | - | 13 | 15 |
Hans Raj College | 14 | 14 | 9 |
Gargi College | - | 16 | 16 |
Kirori Mal College (KMC) | 10 | 17 | 19 |
Acharya Narendra Dev College | - | 20 | 18 |
Lady Irwin College | 16 | 24 | 32 |
Daulat Ram College | - | 26 | 26 |
Dyal Singh College | - | 29 | 21 |
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | - | 32 | - |
Kamala Nehru College | - | 33 | 43 |
Maitreyi College | - | 35 | 35 |
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women | - | 37 | 67 |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College | - | 39 | 30 |
Jesus & Mary College (Only for women) | - | 41 | 37 |
Maharaja Agrasen College | - | 52 | 45 |
Ramanujan College | - | 53 | 61 |
Deshbandhu College | - | 60 | 96 |
Shivaji College | - | 70 | 51 |
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FAQs
The NIRF rankings for the year 2026 have not been released yet. Hindu college stands at the number one position in the list of DU colleges, as per the latest NIRF rankings 2025.
The Hansraj College NIRF 2026 ranking has not been released yet. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Hansraj College ranks at #3, with a NIRF score of 81.75.
The top 10 colleges in Delhi University are:
- Hindu College
- Miranda House
- Hans Raj College
- Kirori Mal College
- St. Stephens's College
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College
- Sri Venkateswara College
- Deshbandhu College
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women
- Shri Ram College of Commerce
The best DU colleges on the North campus are Hindu College, Hansraj College, Miranda House, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Ramjas College, Indraprastha College for Women, Kirori Mal College, and Daulat Ram College. These colleges are known for their quality education, lively campus, and overall reputation.
The DU college ranking may or may not change every year. It depends on the performance of the colleges based on various factors like Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. For the past 4 years, Miranda House has maintained Rank 1 under the ‘College’ category.
The parameters considered for DU top colleges NIRF Ranking include Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. Being ranked higher by NIRF and receiving a high score attests to the academic and extracurricular excellence of any university or college.
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