Gargi College Infrastructure
Gargi College Infrastructure Overview (2025)
Gargi College, a premier women’s constituent college of the University of Delhi, boasts a lush, 15-acre green campus in Siri Fort Road, Green Park, New Delhi, blending modern facilities with eco-friendly design. Ranked 31st in NIRF 2025 (Colleges) and accredited A+ by NAAC, the infrastructure supports 6,000+ students and 240+ faculty across 18 departments with smart classrooms, advanced labs, digital resources, and vibrant recreational spaces. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, barrier-free (PwD-friendly), and integrates solar power, rainwater harvesting, and green zones for sustainability. Recent upgrades (2024–25) include smart boards in 80% classrooms, augmented reality (AR) labs, and expanded hostel capacity.
1. Academic Infrastructure
| Facility |
Details |
| Classrooms |
70+ air-conditioned/smart classrooms with projectors, smart boards, and audio systems; capacity 60–120 students |
| Laboratories |
30+ specialized labs: • Science: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology (with BSL-2 facility), Computer Science • Bioinformatics Facility (DBT Star College grant) – one of only 2 in DU • AR/VR Lab (2025 addition) for Microbiology & Computer Science |
| Library |
Central Library (3 floors): • 1,00,000+ books, 50+ journals • Digital Section with e-books, JSTOR, INFLIBNET, N-LIST • Reading room (200 seats), KOHA software, RFID access |
| Computer Centre |
150+ high-end PCs, high-speed internet, programming labs (Python, R, MATLAB) |
| Seminar Halls |
3 halls (200–400 capacity) with AV systems, video conferencing |
2. Research & Innovation
| Facility |
Highlights |
| Research Labs |
Funded by DBT Star College, UGC CPE grants (₹1+ crore) |
| Innovation Hub |
Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) – supports startups, patent filing |
| Herbal Garden |
100+ medicinal plants for Botany research |
| Publications |
Annual research journal Gargi Pathfinders; 50+ faculty papers/year |
3. Hostel & Residential Facilities
| Facility |
Capacity & Features |
| Hostel |
300 seats (UG + PG); recently expanded (2024) • AC/non-AC rooms (2–4 sharing) • Mess (vegetarian), common room, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security • Priority: Outstation, SC/ST, PwD |
| Day Scholars’ Room |
Common rest area with lockers, microwave |
4. Sports & Recreation
| Facility |
Highlights |
| Sports Ground |
5-acre field: Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Taekwondo, Judo • Professional coaching (DU champions in Judo 2024) |
| Indoor Sports |
Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Yoga room |
| Amphitheatre |
500-seat open-air venue for Reverie fest, cultural events |
| Gymnasium |
Equipped with treadmill, weights, aerobics |
5. Health & Support Services
| Facility |
Details |
| Medical Room |
Full-time nurse, doctor on call, first-aid, sanitary pad dispenser |
| Counselling Centre |
Professional psychologist; mental health workshops |
| Canteen |
Hygienic, affordable (₹30–80/meal); vegan & Jain options |
| Bank & ATM |
On-campus Punjab National Bank branch & ATM |
| Photocopy & Stationery |
Subsidized rates |
6. Green & Sustainable Features
| Initiative |
Impact |
| Solar Panels |
100 kW capacity → 30% energy from solar |
| Rainwater Harvesting |
5 recharge wells |
| Waste Management |
Composting, e-waste bins, paper recycling |
| Eco Club (Avani) |
Tree plantation, zero-plastic drives |
7. Accessibility & Security
- PwD-Friendly: Ramps, lifts, tactile paths, Braille signage, screen readers
- 24/7 CCTV, biometric entry, women security guards
- NCC/NSS Units: Disaster management training, community outreach
8. Student Activity Spaces
| Society |
Venue |
| Dance, Drama, Music |
Auditorium + rehearsal rooms |
| Debating, Quizzing |
Seminar halls |
| Photography, Film |
Media lab with editing suite |
| 20+ Societies |
Dedicated society rooms |
Campus Map Highlights
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[North Gate] → Library → Admin Block → Canteen → Sports Ground
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Science Block ←→ Humanities Block ←→ Amphitheatre
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Hostel → Medical Room → Bank → [South Gate]
Recent Upgrades (2024–25)
| Upgrade |
Status |
| Smart Classroom Expansion |
80% classrooms upgraded |
| AR/VR Lab |
Launched for Microbiology & CS |
| Hostel Capacity |
+50 seats |
| Digital Notice Boards |
Installed in all blocks |
| EV Charging Station |
Operational near canteen |
Phone: +91-11-2652-9814
Address: Gargi College, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi – 110049
Gargi’s infrastructure is ideal for women seeking academic rigor, research exposure, and a vibrant, secure campus life.
