Central Delhi is home to some of Delhi University’s legacy institutions with a strong reputation for academics, discipline, and placements. These centrally-located colleges are NAAC-rated, UGC-approved, and offer diversified courses in Science, Arts, and Commerce. With excellent metro connectivity through Yellow and Violet lines, students enjoy both accessibility and academic rigor. From cultural fests to placement support, colleges in this zone offer a well-rounded DU experience. Check out the complete list with updated course offerings and admission criteria for 2025.
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Ahilya Bai College of Nursing
Established: 1993 | Accredited by: INC | Recognized by: INC, DNC | Located in: Lok Nayak Hospital Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, founded in 1993, is a reputed Public under the University of Delhi, recognized by INC, DNC and accredited…
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College of Art
Established: 1942 | Accredited by: NAAC A (when under DU) | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: Tilak Marg College of Art, founded in 1942, is a reputed Previously DU; now under DSEU (Legal challenge ongoing) under the University of…
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Institute of Economic Growth
Established: 1952 | Accredited by: Not NAAC Accredited | Recognized by: UGC; MoEF; ENA; ICSSR | Located in: North Campus Institute of Economic Growth, founded in 1952, is a reputed Autonomous Research Institute under the University of Delhi, recognized by…
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Janki Devi Memorial College
Established: 1959 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: Rajinder Nagar Janki Devi Memorial College, founded in 1959, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University of Delhi, recognized by UGC and accredited…
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Kalindi College for Women
Established: 1967 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC, AICTE | Located in: East Patel Nagar Kalindi College for Women, founded in 1967, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi, Women’s) under the University of Delhi, recognized by…
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Lady Hardinge Medical College
“ Established: 1916 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: NMC, UGC | Located in: Connaught Place Lady Hardinge Medical College, founded in 1916, is a reputed Medical College, government under the University of Delhi, recognized by NMC, UGC…
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Lady Irwin College (W)
Established: 1932 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: Mandi House Lady Irwin College (W), founded in 1932, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University of Delhi, recognized by UGC and accredited…
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Mata Sundri College for Women
Established: 1967 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: Mata Sundri Lane Mata Sundri College for Women, founded in 1967, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi, Women’s) under the University of Delhi, recognized by…
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Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
Established: 1983 | Accredited by: NAAC B++ | Recognized by: UGC, Dental Council of India (DCI) | Located in: LNJP Colony Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, founded in 1983, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University…
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Maulana Azad Medical College
Established: 1958 | Accredited by: NAAC | Recognized by: UGC, NMC | Located in: Delhi Gate Maulana Azad Medical College, founded in 1958, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University of Delhi, recognized by UGC, NMC and…
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Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped
Established: 1976 | Accredited by: NAAC Not Accredited | Recognized by: UGC, RCI | Located in: Mandi House Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped, founded in 1976, is a reputed University Institute (DU) under the University of Delhi, recognized…
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School of Open Learning ( Erstwhile School of Correspondence & Continuing Education)
Established: 1962 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: North Campus School of Open Learning ( Erstwhile School of Correspondence & Continuing Education), founded in 1962, is a reputed University Distance Learning Institute (DU) under…
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Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
Established: 1973 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: Karol Bagh Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, founded in 1973, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi, Minority Status) under the University of Delhi, recognized…
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Zakir Husain College
Established: 1792 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: J.L.Nehru Marg Zakir Husain College, founded in 1792, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University of Delhi, recognized by UGC and accredited by…
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Zakir Husain College Evening
Established: 1975 | Accredited by: NAAC A | Recognized by: UGC | Located in: J.L.Nehru Marg Zakir Husain College Evening, founded in 1975, is a reputed Constituent (University of Delhi) under the University of Delhi, recognized by UGC and accredited…
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G.B. Pant Hospital
Established: 1961 | Accredited by: Not NAAC Accredited | Recognized by: NMC, MoHFW | Located in: Raj Ghat G.B. Pant Hospital, founded in 1961, is a reputed Medical Hospital (DU clinical unit) under the University of Delhi, recognized by NMC,…