Comprehensive Delhi University Tier List & Delhi University College Rankings 2025 by Vedant Kumar

Introduction to the DU College Rankings List 2025

Delhi University is one of India’s most competitive destinations for higher education, attracting lakhs of CUET aspirants every year. With 60+ DU colleges spread across North & South Campus, choosing the right one often becomes confusing as proper guidance is not given, and there is a lack of information. Often times the media churns out outdated information which confused applicants.

That’s why a comprehensive, transparent tier list & ranking system is essential. This guide brings together the latest NIRF data, placement records, cut-off trends, and student perception to create an up-to-date Delhi University Tier List & Delhi University College Rankings in 2025. Whether you’re preparing for CUET 2025 or CUET 2026, this breakdown will help you understand not just which colleges are considered top-tier, but also why they rank that way.

In this article on Delhi University, you’ll find:

• A tier-wise list of all DU colleges (from S-Tier to F-Tier).

• The best delhi university colleges sorted course-wise.

• The exact metrics and methodology used, so you know this isn’t just opinion but a structured deep-dive.

As a current student at Delhi University’s top college, I had to research everything myself during CUET 2025, which now puts me in a unique position to guide aspirants with first-hand, up-to-date insights that go beyond outdated or generic information peddled by out-of-touch alumni & friends and family.

Note: This University of Delhi Ranking List focused on General UG colleges, and does not cover Delhi University Colleges specializing in Professional / Medical / Paramedical / PE / Art / Home Science Courses.

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Delhi University Colleges Tier List 2025

The tier rankings are based on objective holistic criteria & data (not course specific), while the accompanying notes reflect public perception and informed personal insights.

S-Tier Colleges (Elite, Highly Competitive)

• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC): Mecca for Commerce Aspirants. #1 Commerce College.

• St. Stephen’s College: The most sought-after college for Humanities & Sciences. Hands down the best alumni network in Delhi University.

• Hindu College: NIRF #1. The perfect blend of legacy & relevance. Has perks of both SRCC & Stephen’s, and unmatched atmosphere. Perfect college for all streams; Humanities, Sciences and Commerce.

• Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS): The David on the way to dethrone SRCC & become #1 choice for Commerce aspirants. Unmatched placements & results.

A-Tier Colleges (Top, Strong Academics & Reputation)

• Hansraj College: The second-best alumni network of any Delhi University College. Vibrant student community & strong academics. Reputation unlike any other.

• Lady Shri Ram College (LSR): Dream destination for women in Humanities. Academic excellence with a legacy of producing leaders.

• Miranda House: Consistently ranking highest in NIRF, bested only by Hindu College (just kidding)

• Kirori Mal College: A balanced choice that blends reputation with accessibility. Known primarily for the humanities background.

• Sri Venkateswara College: South Campus’ crown jewel; known as SRCC of South Campus

B-Tier Colleges (Good Colleges, Balanced Exposure)

• Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD): Rising star, quickly climbing the ranks & investing heavily in students & infrastructure

• Ramjas College

• Jesus & Mary College (JMC)

• Indraprastha College for Women (IPCW)

• Gargi College

• Kamala Nehru College

• Daulat Ram College

C-Tier Colleges (Decent Options, Limited Brand Value)

• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDUC)

• Keshav Mahavidyalaya

• Ramanujan

• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (SGGSCC)

• Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa

• Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa

• Acharya Narendra Dev

• Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (DCAC)

• Institute of Home Economics

D-Tier Colleges (Lower Cutoffs, Lesser Reputation)

• Dyal Singh College

• Deshbandhu

• College of Vocational Studies (CVS)

• Shivaji

• Rajdhani

• Maitreyi

• Kalindi

• Ram Lal Anand

• Motilal Nehru (Morning)

• P.G.D.A.V. (Morning)

• Shaheed Bhagat Singh (Morning)

• Maharaja Agrasen

• Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences

• Satyawati (Morning)

• Swami Shraddhanand

• Vivekananda

• Zakir Husain Delhi College (Morning)

• Janki Devi Memorial

• Lakshmibai

• Sri Aurobindo (Morning)

• Gargi

• Mata Sundri College

E-Tier Colleges (Take a partial drop)

• Aryabhatta

• Aditi Mahavidyalaya

• Bhim Rao Ambedkar

• Bhagini Nivedita

• Bharati College

• Shyama Prasad Mukherji, Satyawati (Evening)

• Sri Aurobindo (Evening)

• Motilal Nehru (Evening)

• Dyal Singh (Evening)

• P.G.D.A.V. (Evening)

• Zakir Husain (Evening)

• Shaheed Bhagat Singh (Evening)

F-Tier Colleges (Go for Private university)

• Shyam Lal (Morning)

• Shyam Lal (Evening)

Delhi University Colleges Course Wise Top College & Rankings

This section provides information for the best colleges for each course, ranging from B.Com (Hons) to B.A. Psychology (Hons)

Metrics & Methodology Used

Greatest weightage was given to cut-off trends, academic rigor, and student outcomes. Alumni, extracurriculars, and societies were secondary factors, while infrastructure, perception, and audits served as supportive indicators.

Objective Metrics

• CUET cut-off trends (2025 + previous years) [TOP PRIORITY GIVEN]

• NIRF & NAAC rankings & accreditation status

• Placements & higher studies outcomes (median packages, PG admits, UPSC/NET results)

• Independent audits & reports (research bodies, credible education surveys)

Subjective Metrics

• Alumni network & reviews (recent + legacy alumni achievements, mentorship culture)

• Extracurricular vibrancy & societies (festivals, student leadership, national wins)

• Infrastructure & resources (labs, libraries, hostels, digital access, sports)

• Public perception & reputation (media coverage, employer view, applicant preferences)

About the Author

Vedant Kumar is currently a student at Hindu College pursuing B.Com (Hons) + Philosophy & English. He made the decision to choose Hindu College over Shri Ram College of Commerce & St. Stephen’s as he felt that Hindu College presented a mid-way point to enjoy the intersection of the Commerce discipline and Humanities Discipline.

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