Hindu College, established in 1899 by Krishan Dassji Gurwale, is one of the oldest and most prestigious co-educational constituent colleges of the University of Delhi, located on the North Campus, Delhi. Renowned for its academic excellence and rich history, it is accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.60) and recognized by UGC. Hindu College ranks 2nd in the NIRF 2024 College category, 1st for Arts, 2nd for Science, and 5th for Commerce by India Today 2024. It offers 45 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Commerce, and Sciences through 16 departments. Popular courses include B.A. (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), M.A., and M.Sc. Admissions are entrance-based via CUET UG for UG courses and CUET PG for PG courses, followed by Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) counseling.
The placement cell reported a 95% placement rate in 2024, with a highest package of INR 36 LPA and an average of INR 10.4 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company.
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹16,000 | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 55% in the Science stream, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% | |
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2 curriculum | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹15,000 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum aggregate score of 50% |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% | |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% | |
Certificate | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum required percentage set by the college | |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Studied Mathematics in 10+2 or graduation level | |
M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Qualified entrance exam |
The table below lists Hindu College fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on the 2024-25 fee structure from web sources and the official website:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
B.A. (Hons.) (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology) | INR 61,680 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.A. Programme (Combinations: Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Mathematics) | INR 61,680 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology) | INR 61,680–75,840 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Sc. (Physical Sciences with Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science) | INR 61,680 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Com (Hons.) | INR 61,680 | Passed 10+2 with Mathematics/Accountancy and any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
M.A. (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sanskrit) | INR 36,842 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Must qualify CUET PG 2025 or merit-based for DU graduates (50% seats). |
M.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Operational Research) | INR 36,842 | B.Sc. in relevant discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
Certificate Courses (French, German, Spanish, Russian) | INR 15,000–20,000 | Passed 10+2 or bachelor’s degree, depending on the course. Admission based on merit or college entrance test. |
Admissions are conducted online via the DU CSAS portal (csas.du.ac.in) or CUET portals (cuet.samarth.ac.in). Key admission criteria include
UG Courses: CUET UG scores, followed by CSAS counseling. Subject-specific combinations are required (e.g., B.A. Hons. Economics: One language + Mathematics + two subjects from List B1/B2).
PG Courses: CUET PG scores for 50% seats; 50% for DU graduates based on merit.
Sports/ECA Quota: 75% performance test + 25% CUET score; additional INR 100 fee per quota.
Visit cuet.samarth.ac.in, select Delhi University, and choose subjects from the last qualifying exam.
Fill out the application form with personal and academic details.
Upload documents (photo, signature, mark sheets, category certificates).
Pay the application fee (INR 250 for General/OBC/EWS, INR 100 for SC/ST/PwD).
Register on csas.du.ac.in, select Hindu College and course preferences, and pay the CSAS fee (non-refundable).
Submit and download confirmation.
Event | Date |
CUET UG Application Last Date | March 12, 2025 |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 13–June 3, 2025 |
CUET UG Result (Expected) | Last week of July 2025 |
CUET PG Application Last Date | February 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 |
CSAS UG Counseling Start | August 2025 (Tentative) |
The placement cell organizes internships, workshops, and recruitment drives, achieving a 95% placement rate in 2024. Placement statistics include:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
Placement Rate | 95% |
Highest Package | INR 36 LPA |
Average Package | INR 10.4 LPA |
Median Package | UG (3-year): INR 8.4 LPA; PG (2-year): INR 9 LPA |
No. of Students Placed | UG: 300–350; PG: 30–40 |
No. of Companies Visited | 120+ |
Deloitte | McKinsey & Company | Ernst & Young | |
KPMG | Bain & Company | ZS Associates | HDFC Bank |
The table below lists the Round 1 closing ranks (or scores) for all programs at Hindu College across categories, as per the provided data:
Program Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B.A. (Hons.) English | 885.76 | 827.60 | 783.16 | 785.01 | 854.94 | 637.58 |
B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 888.17 | 776.04 | 705.97 | 605.99 | 807.96 | 586.43 |
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | 753.61 | 689.14 | 662.31 | 446.22 | 625.20 | 519.63 |
B.A. (Hons.) History | 914.38 | 885.81 | 834.28 | 871.05 | 883.14 | 714.37 |
B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 950.58 | 922.90 | 889.69 | 899.13 | 920.78 | 862.76 |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | 480.32 | 118.80 | 389.14 | 166.14 | 548.40 | 282.49 |
B.A. (Hons.) Sociology | 891.99 | 843.65 | 777.84 | 789.00 | 822.67 | 623.19 |
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy | 865.00 | 789.61 | 714.28 | 644.37 | 781.98 | 530.25 |
B.Com (Hons.) | 912.22 | 843.22 | 784.10 | 735.10 | 871.50 | 718.88 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | 557.26 | 501.92 | 391.00 | 266.50 | 527.40 | 69.01 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry | 537.91 | 474.67 | 386.12 | 262.84 | 470.72 | 176.98 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Botany | 656.12 | 624.18 | 523.88 | 522.46 | 618.59 | 415.70 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology | 678.44 | 642.67 | 593.10 | 531.62 | 645.66 | 486.79 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics | 818.35 | 709.01 | 631.74 | 562.83 | 711.16 | 414.35 |
B.Sc (Hons.) Statistics | 848.63 | 731.67 | 620.13 | 467.37 | 730.44 | 310.05 |
B.Sc (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics | 441.92 | 384.39 | 295.58 | 180.30 | 385.40 | - |
B.Sc (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | 448.47 | 380.81 | 309.86 | 224.99 | 373.79 | - |
B.A. Program (English + Economics) | 894.51 | 837.18 | 789.26 | 885.06 | 834.65 | 777.96 |
B.A. Program (Hindi + Philosophy) | 810.47 | 739.13 | 711.84 | 554.53 | 722.10 | 586.64 |
B.A. Program (Sanskrit + Political Science) | 807.89 | 746.86 | 616.43 | 649.75 | 736.81 | 550.57 |
B.A. Program (History + Political Science) | 936.18 | 898.85 | 856.10 | 934.17 | 891.71 | 832.94 |
BA
BA in Arts (Arts)B.Com
B.Com in Commerce (Commerce & Banking)BSc
BSc in Electronics (Science)Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank | Year |
NIRF | College | 2 | 2024 |
India Today | Arts | 1 | 2024 |
India Today | Science | 2 | 2024 |
India Today | Commerce | 5 | 2024 |
Outlook | Arts | 3 | 2022 |
The lush green 25-acre campus of Hindu College is situated in the heart of the North Campus of the University of Delhi. The campus is not only a student’s spot but is well-equipped with various facilities. Students are proud to be a part of the campus and the education provided at the institute. Moreover, the knowledgeable faculty and staff members contribute toward the academic excellence of the college. Below are some of the Hindu College facilities:
Hindu College Library Facilities
The Hindu College Library is one of the oldest libraries in Delhi University. It was founded in 1899. The library is fully air-conditioned and digitised. There is an allotted reading room for students and teachers. All the best books and resources are stocked in the library so that students can make full use of them. Students can also avail of the library membership that offers them various added benefits.
Auditorium
A huge auditorium of 3362 square feet is present in the university. It has a seating capacity of more than 900 individuals. In addition, there are also 2 green rooms and a balcony.
Food court
Hindu College food court consists of a canteen and open-air court. A variety of cuisines are available at reasonable prices. The canteen caters to the eating habits of diverse groups. A modern kitchen is present where hygienic food is freshly prepared. There is a capacity of 100 students for the indoor canteen and 200 students for the outdoor canteen.
Banking
A branch of the State Bank of India is present on campus.
Girls’ Common Room
A hall with sofas, seating arrangements, and a washroom has been specially designed for female students. It provides vending machines for all female hygiene essentials.
Health Facilities
Hindu College is situated near famous hospitals like Hindu Rao Hospital, St. Stephens Hospital, and Tirath Ram Hospital. The institute has round-the-clock medical aid for the students and staff. All basic types of equipment are present on campus for medical needs.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Amount |
Hindu College Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers | INR 5,000–15,000/year |
Seth Chhaju Ram Memorial Scholarship | Merit-based, B.Com students | INR 3,000–5,000/year |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Financially disadvantaged, merit-based | Partial fee waiver |
Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/PwD students | Full/Partial fee waiver |