The University of Delhi is a premier university of the country with a venerable legacy and international acclaim for highest academic standards, diverse educational programmes, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities and modern infrastructure. Over the many years of its existence, the University has sustained the highest global standards and best practices in higher education. Its long-term commitment to nation building and unflinching adherence to universal human values are reflected in its motto: 'Nishtha Dhriti Satyam' 'निष्ठा धृति सत्यम्' (Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth).
Established in 1922 as a unitary, teaching and residential University by the Act of the then Central Legislative Assembly, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and social outreach has made the University a role-model and trend setter for other universities.
University of Delhi, India's premier institution of higher learning, is proud to stand at the pinnacle of delivering mass-quality education. We equally cherish and represent our rich, diverse, and respected educational heritage. This institution has earned national and international laurels for maintaining the highest academic standards and expanding the frontline research areas. Our significant improvements in national and international rankings in recent years underscore our steady progression towards becoming a premier teaching-learning and research institution, a journey we are excited to continue.
📌 Major Recent Achievements:
- The University of Delhi has improved its ranking in three categories in the NIRF Rankings 2024.
- Universities Category: Jumped from 11th to 6th position.
- Overall Category: Improved from 22nd to 15th position.
- Research Institutions Category: Improved from 17th to 14th position.
- The University of Delhi ranked 328 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, improving from the 501–510 band in 2022.
- In the 2025 edition, DU ranked among the Top 22% globally.
- Ranked among Top 270 institutions worldwide in four QS indicators:
- 44 – Employment Outcomes
- 220 – Sustainability
- 225 – Academic Reputation
- 269 – Employer Reputation
- Ranked 1st among Central Universities in India, and improved from 9th to 7th among all Indian institutions.
- Ranked 1st in India (out of 56 institutions including IITs) and 220th globally (out of 1,403 institutions) in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2024 with an overall score of 73.4/100.