ABOUT US
The College
Dyal Singh College owes its origin to the extreme generosity and foresight of Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, founder of ‘The Tribune’, Punjab University and ‘Punjab National Bank’, who willed his vast wealth in 1895 for the setting up of an Education Trust for a truly secular college. Consequently, Dyal Singh College was established at Lahore in 1910. After the Partition of India, Dyal Singh College was established in Karnal and in 1952 at Delhi. It started functioning in the capital at Rouse Avenue as a constituent College of the University of Delhi w.e.f 05.08.1959 and at present location since 16.10.1962. During 1963-1967, it functioned in 2 units from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The University of Delhi took it over as a University Maintained institution in 1978.
NIRF (HRD) 2017 – 8th Rank (All India) NIRF (HRD) 2018 – 25th Rank (All India)
NIRF (HRD) 2019 – 20th Rank (All India) NIRF (HRD) 2020 – 21st Rank (All India)
The college has been accredited – NAAC (UGC) Grade “A”
History and Establishment
The college traces its roots to the philanthropy of Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a prominent philanthropist, founder of The Tribune newspaper and Punjab National Bank. In 1895, he willed his estate to establish a secular educational trust. This led to the founding of Dyal Singh College in Lahore in 1910. Following the Partition of India in 1947, the institution relocated, with temporary operations in Karnal and Delhi. It officially commenced in Delhi on August 5, 1959, at Rouse Avenue, and shifted to its current Lodhi Road location on October 16, 1962, with the foundation stone laid by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, then President of India. The college was fully taken over by DU as a maintained institution in 1978.
Affiliation and Governance
Affiliated with the University of Delhi since its inception in Delhi, Dyal Singh College operates under DU's South Campus framework. It is governed by DU's academic and administrative policies, with a focus on merit-based admissions and inclusive education. The institution supports women's empowerment and rural outreach, aligning with DU's vision of accessible higher education.
Vision & Mission
VISION
- The vision of the college is guided by the Will of its founder Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia.
- The motto of the college “Gather Ye The Wisdom of East And West" aims to provide and disseminate a sound liberal education of highest standards and promote overall physical, mental, and moral well-being of all stakeholders to empower them to contribute whole-heartedly in nation-building and to serve humanity as socially responsible global citizens.
Mission
- To live up to the vision of our founder Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia.
- To mentor students in their academic, research, and co-curricular pursuits so as to realise their true potential.
- To mentor students to be sensitive and compassionate to the needs of differently abled, less privileged, and be the protector of environment to ultimately become true global citizens.
- To promote diversity, ethical values, leadership etc. and provide enriching learning environment with ample co-curricular & social activities for an enhanced learning experience to usher a paradigm change in our world.
Academic Programs
The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs across 15+ departments, primarily in arts, commerce, and sciences. Admissions are through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for UG and CUET PG for select PG courses.
| Category |
Key Programs |
Departments Involved |
| UG |
B.A. (Hons) in English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics; B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics; B.Com (Hons) |
15 departments including Humanities, Sciences, Commerce |
| PG |
M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in English |
Mathematics, English (limited seats; merit-based) |
| Other |
Add-on certificates in vocational skills (e.g., GIS, Journalism) |
Interdisciplinary |
The curriculum integrates DU's Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), with emphasis on electives, projects, and internships.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Dyal Singh College boasts a green, Wi-Fi-enabled campus with state-of-the-art amenities designed for comprehensive student support:
| Facility |
Description |
| Academic |
Well-equipped classrooms (some air-conditioned), advanced laboratories (science/computer), central library with digital resources, computer resource center |
| Sports & Recreation |
Indoor/outdoor sports grounds (cricket, basketball, table tennis), amphitheater, seminar halls, girls' common room |
| Support Services |
Auditorium, canteen, medical facilities, hostel (limited for boys/girls), placement cell, NSS/NCC units |
| Other |
Conference room, gardens, infrastructure for School of Open Learning (DU SOL) classes and exam evaluations |
The campus also hosts societies for cultural, literary, and technical activities, enhancing extracurricular engagement.
Achievements and Research
- Rankings: NIRF 34th (2024); NAAC 'A' grade (2022).
- Research: Faculty and students publish in journals; ongoing projects worth INR 1.67 crore across departments; DU meritorious awards for students.
- Extracurricular: Active in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav events; strong alumni network; selected as a DU exam evaluation center.
- Notable: Proximity to colleges like Lady Shri Ram and Kamla Nehru; hosts DU SOL classes.
Student Life and Enrollment
With over 3,000 students and a diverse faculty, the college promotes inclusivity. Annual reports highlight events like "Anandutsav-2024" by the IQAC society. Fees are affordable (e.g., UG: INR 10,000-15,000/year), with scholarships for merit/SC/ST/minority students.
