Deshbandhu College, New Delhi

Deshbandhu College Overview

Deshbandhu College, established in 1952, is a government-affiliated college under the University of Delhi. It was founded by the Ministry of Rehabilitation as a memorial to the freedom fighter Deshbandhu Gupta. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. It is committed to maintaining high educational standards with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and overall student growth.

Introduction:
Founded by the Ministry of Rehabilitation to honor freedom fighter Lala Deshbandhu Gupta, the college serves over 5,000 students annually. It is recognized for quality teaching, academic rigour, and fostering holistic development. The college is NAAC 'A++' accredited and ranks highly in national college rankings.

Courses Offered:

• Undergraduate: B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., with honours and programme courses including Journalism and Mass Communication.

• Postgraduate: M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and other streams.

• Diploma and certificate courses in emerging fields for skill enhancement.

Fee Structure (Indian lakh format):

• Annual Fee: Approx ₹0.008 lakh (₹800) for most undergraduate courses

• Total Program Fee: Approx ₹0.024 lakh (₹2,400) for 3-year UG programs

Course Duration:

• Undergraduate: 3 years

• Postgraduate: 2 years

Seat Intake:

• Typically 50 to 100 seats for mass communication and journalism programs

• Admission based on CUET scores and Delhi University norms