Overview of Universities in Delhi

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Overview of Universities in Delhi

 Delhi, being the national capital, has a dense and diverse highereducation ecosystem. The universities are primarily governed by:

 1.  University of Delhi (DU): A central university with numerous constituent colleges.

2.  Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU): A state university with many affiliated institutes.

3.  Deemed-to-be-Universities: Specialized institutions granted the status of a university by the UGC.

4.  Central Universities: JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, etc.

5.  State University: IGNOU (a central open university).

 Total Number of Universities: There are over 30 universities in Delhi, not including the hundreds of individual colleges under DU and GGSIPU.

 Category-wise Breakdown of Top Colleges/Institutes

 Here is a category-wise list of the most prominent institutions. "Strength" refers to the approximate number of students in the relevant undergraduate/postgraduate programs.

 

1.  Arts, Science, and Commerce (Primarily under University of Delhi

2.      This is the largest category. DU colleges are known for their holistic education in these streams.

  College Name | Known For | Estimated Undergraduate Strength (per year) |

St. Stephen's College              | Arts, Science, Commerce | 400-450 |

Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) | Arts, Commerce | 500-600 |

Hindu College                         | Arts, Science, Commerce | 700-800 |

Sri Venkateswara College       | Arts, Science, Commerce | 1,000-1,200 |

Miranda House                        | Arts, Science | 1,200-1,400 |

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)| Commerce   500-600 |

| Arts, Science | 900-1,000 |

Total Colleges under DU:        Over 80 affiliated colleges** offer these streams. |

Total DU Student Strength:           ~250,000 |

 Management

These include standalone B-Schools and departments within larger universities.

 | Institute Name     | University/Affiliation      | Estimated PG Intake |

| Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) | University of Delhi | 235+ |

| ndian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | Deemed University | 300+ |

| Management Development Institute (MDI) | Deemed University | 360+ |

| Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi | IIT Delhi | 120+ |

 Fashion & Design

 Institute Name | University/Affiliation | Estimated UG Intake |

 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)** | Institute of National Importance | 450+ |

| National Institute of Design (NID) - Delhi Campus** | Autonomous | 100+ |

| Pearl Academy** | Deemed University | 1,000+ |

 Delhi is not a major hub for agricultural education compared to other states.

 ndian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI/Pusa Institute):** It is a **Deemed University** and the premier institute for agricultural research, primarily offering postgraduate and doctoral programs.

  Classical Dance & MusicThese are specialized institutions, often offering diploma and degree courses.

 University of Delhi:** Offers BA (Hons) in Karnatak Music, Hindustani Music, and Kathak through its Faculty of Music and Fine Arts.

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya:** A renowned institution for Indian classical music and dance examinations.

Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra:** Known for its dance and music training and productions.

 Medical, Paramedical, and Nursing Institutes

Medical Colleges (MBBS):

There are around **10 major medical colleges** in Delhi. Prominent ones include:

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)       - (Institute of National Importance)

*   University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS)    - (University of Delhi)

*   Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)        - (Affiliated to GGSIPU)

*   Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)                - (University of Delhi)

*   Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)                - (University of Delhi)

*   Total MBBS Seats: Approximately 1,500+ per year across all colleges.

 Paramedical Colleges:

There are over 50 institutes offering courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Lab Technology, Radiology, etc., under GGSIPU, DU, and other boards.

*   ll India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR)

*   College of Nursing, AIIMS

*   Army College of Nursing

*   Numerous institutes under *GGSIPU (e.g., DPSR, Dr. BSA College).

 Nursing Institutes:

Almost every major government and private hospital has a nursing school or college (e.g., RAK College of Nursing, MMC College of Nursing). There are **over 30 recognized nursing institutes** in Delhi.

 Status of JNU and IGNOU

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

*   Status:                    Central University.

*   Governance:           It is established by an Act of Parliament (The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966) and is **fully funded and governed by the Government of India** through the Ministry of Education. It is not an independent private entity.

 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

*   Status: Central University.   Governance: It is established by an Act of Parliament (The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985) and is **fully funded and governed by the Government of India** through the Ministry of Education. It is the national apex body for Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

 Summary Table of Key Universities in Delhi

University Name           Type    Key Specializations

 University of Delhi (DU)                        Central University | Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Medical, Management

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)        | Central University | Social Sciences, International Studies, Languages, Sciences

|Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)                     Central University | Engineering, Architecture, Mass Communication, Law

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)  State University | Engineering, Management, Law, Medical, Paramedical

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)  Central University (Open) | Distance Education in virtually all fields

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D)  Institute of National Importance | Engineering, Technology, Management, Design

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)  Institute of National Importance | Medical Sciences, Research, Nursing

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)  Institute of National Importance | Fashion, Design, Management

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)  Deemed University | Agricultural Sciences, Research |

DTU, NSUT, IIIT-D                   State Govt. Universities | Engineering, Technology |

Note:

 For the most precise and updated student strength data, it is best to refer to the specific Annual Report or "National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)" data submitted by each institution to the Government of India.

 

The above data may by verified from the concerned institutionsThis Blog for General Awareness only

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