Maitreyi College (Delhi University) – Explore updated details on courses, fees, admissions, campus facilities, student life, placements, and scholarships.
Maitreyi College, DU was established in July 1967, and is a distinguished women’s college under the University of Delhi located at Bapu Dham Complex, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Named after the Vedic philosopher Maitreyi, the college began with a modest number of students and faculty, and over time has grown into a respected institution offering comprehensive education in the fields of science, arts, commerce and education.
The college is dedicated exclusively to women students and offers courses in arts, science, commerce and education streams. The institution carries a strong reputation among DU colleges for its academic environment, especially in the South Campus cluster.
Maitreyi College Infrastructure & Campus Facilities
Maitreyi College boasts modern infrastructure tailored for women’s higher education. According to official information: the college houses multiple science & computer laboratories, a large library noted to have one of the largest collections among DU colleges and WiFi-enabled classrooms. The campus supports sports through a developed sports centre (“Sashakta Nodal Sports Centre”), and a dedicated hostel for out-station female students with accommodation capacity over 100 students. The college emphasises research and pedagogy, evidenced by programmes via its Centre for Research and Annual Reports showing 36 student-faculty research projects in one year.
Courses Offered at Maitreyi College, Delhi University
Academically, Maitreyi College offers a broad array of departments covering science, commerce, arts & humanities and education. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are available.
The courses offered in the Arts domain are B.A. (Program) in a number of major minor combinations in disciplines such as Sociology, History, Punjabi, Computer Applications, etc.and honours in Political Science, Sanskrit, Hindi, History, English, Economics. In the Science domain, the college offers B. Sc. Programme Physical Science (Chemistry and Computer Science), and honours in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Mathematics. In the commerce domain, the college offers B. Com. (program) and B. Com. (honours). At the postgraduate level, the college offers M.A. in Political Science and M. Sc. in Mathematics.
The fee structure varies based on course structure, and category. The total first year fee for B.A., B. Com courses are approximately Rs. 16,387, and for B. Sc. programs are approx. Rs. 21,340.
The Masters program fee is Rs. 15,675. For PwD students the fee at the undergraduate level is Rs. 155, and at the postgraduate level is Rs. 3,920.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance at Maitreyi College
There are a number of financial assistance schemes offered by the college for students in need.
- Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarship For College And University Students – Awarded by the Ministry of Education to Class XII toppers from each State/Board.
Eligibility: Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh per annum, pursuing regular degree courses in recognised institutions, and not availing other scholarships.
Amount: ₹10,000 per year for UG (first three years)
The scholarship amount is Rs.5400/- per month for general degree courses and Rs.7800/- per month for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses. For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.
Awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities in India to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses. Financial assistance is given to pursue graduate-level or postgraduate-level technical and professional courses from a recognised institution.
The scheme offers 10,000 scholarships every year at Rs 0.80 lakh per year for the talented youth in the age group 17-22 years, for undertaking Bachelor and Masters level education in natural sciences.
PMS Scholarships are awarded to students having domicile of J&K State and having passed 10+2 Exam or 10+3 Diploma Exam from J&K and whose family income does not exceed Rs. 8 Lakh per annum are eligible for this scheme for pursuing higher studies outside the State of J&K.
- Delhi University holds a competitive examination in the month of October each year for the award of All India Scholarships of Rs.250.00 per month, tenable for three years to students of B.A. (Hons) and B.Sc (Hons). Desirous students may apply along with an examination fee of Rs. 50.00 on the prescribed forms available at the Examination Branch VII (i) of the University of Delhi. Applicants may enquire from the college office for any other details.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Tribes are awarded scholarships by the States to which they belong. Such students are advised to obtain application forms from the Accounts Section immediately after their admission and submit the same duly completed along with the required certificates. The claim for scholarship by students who submit their applications in time will only be entertained.
- The College awards fee concessions to deserving and meritorious students to the extent of 20% of the total fees collected during the year according to rules. The College also provides exemption of tuition fee and admission fee to all Scheduled Caste/ Tribe students whose parents’ income is below taxable limit, on production of a certificate fulfilling the necessary conditions.
- The College provides freeship to students whose parental income does not exceed Rs.8 lakhs per year. The College offers freeship as per the UGC guidelines and a few retired faculty members have instituted Freeship’s for both meritorious and needy students. Freeship is open to students of all categories i.e. General/ SC/ ST/ OBC. Forms for freeship to be filled in the month of September can be obtained from the College Office
Extracurricular Activities & Student Life at Maitreyi College
Student life at Maitreyi College is vibrant and multidimensional. The 2024-25 annual report states the college has 41 cultural & academic societies, where students have won awards and acclaim in various competitions. Societies include Fashion, Western and Indian Dance, and Indian and Western Dance, Theatre, Fine Arts, Photography, Debating, Eco Club, Marketing, among others. Activities include Model United Nations (MUN), Asian Parliamentary Debate, research and innovation projects, sports training camps in collaboration with Special Olympics Bharat, and eco-initiatives.
The college actively participates in community outreach (“Unnat Bharat Abhiyan”, “Ek Bharat-Shreshth Bharat”), and has a strong sports culture—including a dedicated sports centre for women and collaboration with Special Olympics Bharat. Culturally, students engage in annual festivals, departmental events, seminars and workshops anchored by the college’s Placement & Entrepreneurship Cell, Women Development Cell among others.
Admissions at Maitreyi College (Delhi University)
Undergraduate Admissions (UG)
Admission to Maitreyi College, Delhi University is based on CUET scores and governed by the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG).
Eligibility requires completion of Class XII (or equivalent) from a recognized board. CUET scores in language, domain subjects, and general tests determine seat allocation.
Applicants should check the DU Admission Portal regularly for updates and ensure subject alignment between Class XII and CUET. There is no age bar for undergraduate programs, and a gap year does not disqualify applicants.
Postgraduate Admissions (PG)
Admissions to PG programs are through CUET-PG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by CSAS-PG counseling on the Delhi University portal. Seats are allotted based on CUET-PG rank, eligibility, and course preferences. Admission is confirmed after document verification and online fee payment.
Recognition & Rankings
In terms of achievements and recognition, Maitreyi College holds quite a number of honors.
- Maitreyi College has been accredited with Grade A++ by NAAC
- It carries the prestigious “Star College” status for its science departments, and is ranked among the top colleges in India.
- It is ranked at number 38 according to the NIRF 2025 rating
- The college’s commitment to research, sustainable practices and holistic education has been highlighted in annual reports and student-outcome data.
Notable Alumni of Maitreyi College
Some celebrated alumni of Maitreyi College include actors, social entrepreneurs and media professionals, reflecting the college’s broader influence beyond academics. Some notable names include Priyanka Bose (actor), Sugandha Garg (actor/singer/TV host) and Malini Agarwal (founder of Miss Malini.com) among others, reflecting the institution’s reach beyond purely academic domains.
Internships & Placements at Maitreyi College
Maitreyi College’s placement cell Horizon facilitates internships and jobs. For the 2024-25 session the college partnered with esteemed firms such as EY, XALTS, Deloitte, PwC, DE Shaw, Zomato, Bajaj Capital, Lenskart, and more.
During the 2023-24 term, DE Shaw emerged as the frontrunner with the highest CTC reaching 23.5 LPA, closely trailed by XALTS presenting an attractive package of 20 LPA Whereas Still Tank provided the highest internship stipend of 50,000. Around 196 students embarked on coveted internships, while 77 students seized full-time career opportunities.
Envision, The Annual Internship and Job Fair of Horizon The Placement Cell of Maitreyi College features both in-person and online participation from students across Delhi NCR.
In 2024, a total of 74 esteemed companies, including, GSC & Associates, Piramal Finance, Next IAS, Finoac, Bajaj Capital, Lenskart, Kalakrit, Softage joined the fair. Of these, 22 companies offered job positions, while 52 companies provided internship opportunities.
The fair saw impressive selection rates, 59 candidates were selected from Maitreyi College, and 13 were from other institutions. The average CTC offered at Envision 6.0 was ₹4.5 LPA, with the highest package reaching ₹5.6 LPA, by Bajaj Capital. The average stipend for internships was ₹10,000 per month, with the highest stipend of ₹15,000 per month.
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