List of 12 State-Funded Colleges in DU

Acharya Narendra Dev College
Aditi Mahavidyalaya
Bhagini Nivedita College
Bhaskaracharya College
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Keshav Mahavidyalaya
Maharaja Agrasen College
Maharishi Valmiki College
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies

Who is Impacted?

Students, faculty members, and staff of the 12 state-funded Delhi University colleges are severely affected by the lack of financial stability. Frequent salary delays create insecurity among teachers, leading to faculty shortages and poor student-teacher ratios. Students suffer due to limited infrastructure, outdated resources, and insufficient academic funding, putting them at a disadvantage compared to students from centrally funded DU colleges. The quality of education, career opportunities, and overall learning experience in these colleges are compromised due to this financial disparity.

What is at Stake?

If these 12 colleges remain state-funded, the problems will worsen over time—teachers may leave for better opportunities, students will continue to face limited academic growth, and these colleges may struggle to maintain high educational standards. In contrast, if they are converted into centrally funded institutions, they will receive stable financial support, better research facilities, modern infrastructure, and improved faculty recruitment. This change will elevate DU’s academic reputation, ensuring that all students, regardless of their college, receive equal opportunities to excel in their careers.

Why is Now the Time to Act?

The education sector in India is rapidly evolving, and DU needs to stay competitive on a global scale. With increasing enrollment rates and higher academic expectations, it is urgent to ensure equal funding for all DU colleges. Delaying action means continued inequality, faculty shortages, and fewer opportunities for students. The government must take immediate steps to bring these colleges under central funding to secure a stronger, more inclusive future for DU students and faculty. Now is the time to demand change and ensure that every DU student gets the education they deserve!