Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) is one of the premier institutions in DU for students pursuing undergraduate courses in Commerce and Economics. Situated in the North campus and affiliated to DU since 1926, this college offers only Bachelor and Master degrees in Commerce and Economics. Statistically SRCC has been among the top ten colleges for a very long time. With soaring cut off marks and considerable campus placement, this college is the dream college for many.
Location
The college is located in the vicinity of Maurice Nagar, North Campus next to Daulat Ram College. The most convenient way to reach SRCC is through metro by taking the yellow line to Vishwavidyalaya Metro station and then it is just a 10 or maximum 15 minutes walk from there. One can also take a rickshaw, which costs no more than 20 rupees. A bus might take longer time but it is a cheap alternative. There are series of buses running from all parts of Delhi to North Campus.
Courses offered
Shri Ram College offers limited courses in just the two stream- Commerce and Economics. It includes two undergraduate studies; B.Com (Honors.) and B.A (Honors) Economics. After the implementation of four year undergraduate program both these courses will be completed in four years. Apart from this Post Graduate Diploma in G.B.O, M.Com and M.A (Honors) Economics is offered here.
Among these B.Com Honors is the most popular and the college takes more than 650 students every year under this course.
College infrastructure
With only two courses to offer, the College is quite an imposing building. It might not be as huge as other DU colleges but since the population is not much, it is justified. SRCC’s auditorium needs renovation and so does its canteen, but all other short comings are nullified once you see its sports complex. The complex is not only gigantic but well maintained and equipped with everything right from the gym to basketball/football court. SRCC’s sports complex is easily the best in DU.
The college has a well-stocked library, three computer labs and a large swimming pool. All the class rooms are air conditioned which is perhaps another distinguishing feature of SRCC. The college is has wi-fi. The perfectly maintained garden is the first thing you’ll notice as you enter the college and it will be sufficient to take your breath away.
Hang out points in the college
SRCC’s canteen food is disappointing but then there is Irfan bhai’s delicious bhujia patty and steaming Maggi with hot coffee, which if you ask with a smile will be even more mouthwatering! Next to the boy’s hostel, this little place is a popular hangout point. Apart from this the Co-operative store area is always packed with students loitering around. And if you are wondering if anyone studies in this college, rest assured, you will never find the library empty.
Societies
The college has all types of registered and unregistered societies vis-à-vis English Literary Society, Dramatic society, Fine Arts, Marketing society, Computer and Mathematic society and many more.
Annual Fest
When it comes to its annual fest i.e. Crossroads, SRCC is yet again the best. The Students Union dedicates its heart, body and soul into organizing the most celebrated fest in DU. Generally it is a four day program with celebrities visiting the college every day. Last year saw Salim and Sulaiman, the famous band Sunburn, Varub Dhawan and Sunidhi Chauhan performing on all the four days respectively.