Delhi University is one of the premier universities in India with a long and rich history over nine decades. Spread across two main campuses – North Campus and South Campus, it is home to over 80 colleges and institutions where 77 are affiliated colleges and 5 are other recognized institutes. Here we will take a look at DU’s South Campus and the number of colleges that come under it.
History of South Campus:
In its early years, the university functioned from the iconic Kashmere Gate campus in Old Delhi. DU expanded rapidly over the years to accommodate the growing number of students seeking admission. This led to the establishment of DU’s South Campus in 1973 other than North Campus. It relocated to its present location on Benito Juarez Marg, near Dhaula Kuan in 1984.
The South Campus is located on a 69-acre campus aptly named the University of Delhi South Campus. It focuses on professional courses and research in applied sciences. The South Campus has a serene academic environment amidst a pollution-free, green locale.
The different departments are situated in the Faculty of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Applied Sciences, and the S.P. Jain Centre for Management Studies. In the South Campus, there are several colleges including Aryabhatta College, Gargi College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Jesus and Mary College, Maitreyi College, Motilal Nehru College, Ram Lal Anand College, Sri Venkateswara College, Rajdhani College, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Institute of Home Economics, Pannalal Girdharlal Dayanand Anglo Vedic College, and College of Vocational Studies.
The total number of colleges in South Campus DU:
In total, there are 25 colleges in the South Campus of Delhi University as of 2024.
List of South Campus Colleges with Establishment Years
The following table shows the list of colleges on South Campus with the courses they offered:
| Name | Established |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | 1991 |
| Aryabhatta College | 1973 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | 1959 |
| Delhi College of Arts and Commerce | 1987 |
| Jesus and Mary College | 1968 |
| Maitreyi College | 1967 |
| Motilal Nehru College | 1964 |
| Motilal Nehru College (Evening) | 1965 |
| Ram Lal Anand College | 1964 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | 1961 |
| College of Vocational Studies | 1972 |
| Deshbandhu College | 1952 |
| Dyal Singh College | 1959 |
| Gargi College | 1967 |
| Institute of Home Economics | 1961 |
| Kamala Nehru College | 1964 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | 1956 |
| P.G.D.A.V. College | 1957 |
| P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening) | 1958 |
| Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing | 1946 |
| Ramanujan College | 2010 |
| Sri Aurobindo College | 1972 |
| Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) | 1984 |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh College | 1967 |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening) | 1973 |
| Dyal Singh Evening College | 1958 |
FAQs:
1. How many campuses does Delhi University have?
Delhi University has two main campuses – North Campus and South Campus.
2. When was DU’s South Campus established?
The South Campus was established in 1973.
3. What courses are offered in the South Campus colleges?
The South Campus colleges focus on professional courses in applied sciences, humanities, mathematics, economics, education, etc.
4. How many affiliated colleges does DU’s South Campus have?
As of 2024, there are around 25 affiliated colleges and institutions in DU’s South Campus.
5. What is the area of the South Campus?
Spread over 69 acres, the South Campus is located in South Delhi.
Conclusion: The South Campus of DU complements the North Campus by providing excellent facilities for professional education in humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and education. Its tranquility and green surroundings make it ideal for focused learning. With around 25 colleges, the South Campus sustains DU’s legacy as a premier national university.
