Daulat Ram College (Delhi University) – Explore updated details on courses, fees, admissions, campus facilities, student life, placements, and scholarships.
Daulat Ram College is a reputed women’s constituent college of the University of Delhi, founded in 1960 by educationist Shri Daulat Ram Gupta. Originally named Pramila College and situated at 22, Tilak Marg, the college started with about 350 students, 13 teaching staff, and 2 non-teaching staff. In 1964 the institution moved to its present premises on the North Campus of DU and was renamed Daulat Ram College.
Holding an NIRF rank of 26 among all colleges in India, Daulat Ram College has been one of the most prominent colleges for Arts and Science education in India for decades.
Daulat Ram College Infrastructure & Campus Facilities
The college offers a wide range of facilities and infrastructure designed to support both academic and extra-curricular growth. It has eighteen science laboratories and six computer labs, a well-stocked central library, departmental libraries, book bank facilities, and internet / WiFi-enabled classrooms and lecture theatres with LCD/projector support. The campus also includes sports infrastructure (a large sports field, indoor badminton court, outdoor basketball court), and is the only DU college to have an electronic shooting range on campus. For student welfare and campus life, there are hostel facilities with a capacity of around 200 students, a multipurpose auditorium, seminar halls, an open-air amphitheatre, medical room, canteen, and other common areas.
Courses Offered at Daulat Ram College
There are about 19 departments now, covering subjects such as History, Economics, Mathematics, Biology / Life Sciences (including Bio-Chemistry, Nutrition & Health Education), Psychology, Commerce, Languages, etc. The college also offers certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma in foreign language courses affiliated to the Department of Germanic and Romantic Languages and other skill enhancement programmes.
Daulat Ram College offers B.A. (honours) in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, History and Psychology offers Music, Physical Education, and Nutrition and Health Education as subjects in B.A. (program).
The college offers B.Com (honours) and program courses, along with a number of Science courses, namely B.Sc. (honours) in Botany, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biochemistry alongwith B.Sc (prog) Life Sciences.
Daulat Ram College has also been organising In-House Skill Development Programs These programs will be organised by various departments to enhance skills in multiple domains, such as:
- i) Skills promoting Professional Competency (videography, academic writing, research skills, career/education counselling, developing innovation skills, digital support training)
- ii) Acquiring Technical Skills in a Digital Environment (computer literacy, communication skills, Programming languages, Software skills, Psychometry, Artificial Intelligence, nanotechnology), and
iii) Skills for Community Growth and Well-being (community development, personality development, social/life skills, lifestyle practices, Health Awareness Programs).
For UG Arts programmes such as B.A. (Hons) or B.A Programme the total fee is INR 47,670 for the full programme. For UG Science Honours (e.g., B.Sc Hons) the range is higher – around INR 1,02,750–1,10,250 in total.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance at Daulat Ram College
DRC provides several options for students in need of support. merit- and need-based scholarships such as the Ganga Laxmi Du Joshi Memorial Scholarship (for third-year English Hons with highest marks), Balmukund Tandon Memorial Scholarship
- Vidyawa Kapur Scholarship (for visually challenged students),
- Pushpa Sharma Memorial Prize (for students in BSc(H) Chemistry), and
- Shri Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship (for high-scoring B.Com students).
- The YS Scholarship for students from low‐income families (annual income below ~₹2.5 lakh), first‐generation learners, female‐headed households etc.
- The college’s Fee Concession Committee provides concessions to needy students based on family income and other criteria.
Other central government scholarships are also in place:
- 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.
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.
Extracurricular Activities & Student Life at Daulat Ram College
In terms of societies and student activities, DRC has a vibrant extra-curricular ecosystem. There are subject associations / departmental societies, clubs for drama, debate, music, dance, film & photography, NSS, NCC, Eco-Club, Women’s Development Centre, and others. Annual events, intra-college and inter-college competitions, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, cultural events, plays and exhibitions are regular features. The college’s Student Union organizes Manjari, the college cultural festival, which makes for a vibrant student life.
Admissions at Daulat Ram College (Delhi University)
Undergraduate Admissions (UG)
Admission to DRC, 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:
DRC has achieved recognition in several domains.
- It is NAAC accredited with Grade A.
- It has been awarded “Star College” status by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for excellence in science education and innovation.
- The college is ranked highly in national ranking frameworks, especially in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams
- Featured in India Today and NIRF among top colleges.
Notable Alumni of Daulat Ram College
Alumni of Daulat Ram College have left their mark on various domains. Some notable alumni of Daulat Ram College include prominent women leaders such as Aishe Ghosh (student activist), Anjana Om Kashyap (senior journalist, Aaj Tak) and Rekha Gupta (politician, former Delhi minister).
Internships and Placements at Daulat Ram College
For the 2023-24 session, the highest package reached about INR 21.5 LPA, average package of INR 6.5 LPA, with more than 40 companies participating. Internship statistics indicate 200+ students secured internships in a recent drive, with highest monthly stipend being INR 15,000. The top recruiters at DRC include names such as Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Wipro, EY, DE Shaw, Genpact, FIS, S&P Global, Teach for India and others.
The Placement Cell also facilitates internships under NEP in place of SEC paper to the students through MOUs between the college and the company/organisation.
The Placement Cell organises Incrementum, Annual Internship and Career Fair. In the session 2024-2025 over 40 companies and organisations participated in the fair and provided recruitment & internship opportunities for various profiles to the students. The fair witnessed a huge footfall of over 1500 students from DRC as well as other colleges and universities. It also organises seminars, webinars, and workshops throughout the year on topics like CV Building, Placement Training, Financial Awareness, etc
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