University of Delhi
(DU)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1922
Campus Size
400.00 Acres
Total Students
132,000
Faculty
7,000
Student-Faculty
19:1
University of Delhi Rankings: Recognition by NIRF, QS, and International Bodies
Rankings Overview - University of Delhi
DU is consistently ranked among India's top 10 universities across all national frameworks. Its constituent colleges (SRCC, Hindu, St. Stephen's) individually rank among the top 10 colleges nationally. DU's strength is in humanities, commerce, and social sciences - areas where it competes with JNU and BHU.
NIRF Rankings (2024)
| Category | Rank | Score | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | #5 | 67.12 | Teaching (80.2), Research (62.5), Perception (85.1) |
| Overall | #12 | 63.85 | Strong perception but lower research output than IITs/IISc |
Top DU Colleges in NIRF College Rankings
| College | NIRF College Rank | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Miranda House | #1 | Women's college, Arts & Science - 8 consecutive #1 rankings |
| Hindu College | #2 | B.A./B.Sc. programs, UPSC success |
| SRCC | #3 (College) / Top 5 Commerce | B.Com (Hons), Economics - best commerce college in India |
| LSR | #5 | Women's college, humanities & social science excellence |
| Hansraj College | #7 | Science programs, Chemistry/Physics research |
| St. Stephen's | #11 | English, History, Economics - strong alumni network |
International Rankings
| Framework | Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| QS World | #328 (2025) | Improved from #407 (2022) |
| QS Asia | #52 | Among top 5 Indian universities |
| THE World | #501-600 | Stable range |
| NAAC | A+ (3.57/4.0) | Highest accreditation grade |
DU's QS ranking improvement is driven by growing academic citations and employer reputation scores. The university's primary ranking limitation is research output per faculty - a challenge given DU's focus on undergraduate teaching across 90+ colleges.
DU Rankings 2025
DU is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #2 in University by India Today; #4 in University by NIRF; #6 in Overall by QS India.
India Today
#2
University · 2025
Score: 88.00
NIRF
#4
University · 2025
Score: 72.80
QS India
#6
Overall · 2025
Score: 80.20
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #2 |
88.00
|
- |
| University | 2024 | #2 |
87.30
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #4 |
72.80
|
- |
| University | 2024 | #4 |
72.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #6 |
80.20
|
- |
| Overall | 2024 | #6 |
79.50
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How DU Compares
India Today University Rankings - Top 6 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DU
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#2 | #2 | 88.00 | - |
| #4 | #3 | 82.00 | 1 | |
| #7 | #9 | 75.00 | 2 | |
| #10 | #10 | 72.00 | - | |
| #12 | #13 | 70.00 | 1 | |
| #20 | #19 | 65.00 | 1 |
Latest News about DU
DU Launches Four New Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes for 2026-27 Academic Year
Apr 22, 2026
DU Undergraduate Admission 2026: CSAS Portal Opens, First Cutoff List Expected in June
Apr 22, 2026
University of Delhi Retains NAAC A++ Accreditation with Improved CGPA Score
Apr 22, 2026