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University of Delhi (DU)

University of Delhi (DU) is a recognised university in India. Below is what AlmiStudy records about it — only verified fields are shown; anything not confirmed is deliberately left out rather than guessed.

CityNew Delhi
RegionAsia
TypePublic
SubjectsEngineering & Technology; Natural Sciences; Business & Management; Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Law; Computer Science & IT; Languages & Linguistics; Education; Communication & Media Studies
AccreditationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).
Official websitehttps://www.du.ac.in
Accreditation registryhttps://www.ugc.gov.in/
Founded 1922 (chartered by Central Legislative Assembly under Delhi University Act). Major central public university in New Delhi. Founded 1 May 1922. ~7,40,000+ students across affiliated colleges (largest enrollment of any Indian university). 16 faculties + 86 departments + 90+ affiliated colleges. Distinctive colleges: St Stephen's, Lady Shri Ram (women), Hindu College, Miranda House. Notable alumni: Manmohan Singh (PM, also FCCU Lahore), Aung San Suu Kyi (DU Lady Shri Ram).
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