Date of Estb.: 1899

Hindu College¸ Delhi

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EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB SITE: www.hinducollege.ac.in

APPROVED BY/ AFFILIATED TO: University of Delhi

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COURSES:

BA Programme
BA (Hons in Economics / Hindi / Sanskrit / Sociology /History/ Pol.Science / Philosophy
B Com (Hons.)
B Sc Physical Sciences
B Sc Applied Physical Sciences (Electronics)
B Sc (Hons.) in Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Mathematics /
Statastics

BA (Hons.) English through Department of English
BA (Hons.) Music through Faculty of Arts
MA through Faculty of Arts
M Sc through Faculty of Science
M Com through Faculty of Commerce

DESCRIPTION :

The Hindu College is recognized as one of the premier academic institutions in the country. It stands tall in public esteem and also in the memories of its alumni¸ many of whom are now prominent figures in government¸ business and industry¸ the media and education. Notwithstanding its name¸ students from all religions have grown up here and excelled in the chosen areas of their interests¸ be it academics¸ sports¸ or extra-curricular activities. However¸ the college was not built in a day.

The Hindu College was founded more than a century ago in 1899¸ by Late Shri Krishan Dassji Gurwale. In the backdrop of the nationalist struggle against the British rule¸ some prominent citizens including Shri Gurwaleji of Delhi¸ decided to start a college that would¸ while being non-elitist and non-sectarian¸ provide nationalist education to the youth of Delhi.

Originally¸ the College was housed in a humble building in Kinari Bazar¸ Chandni Chowk¸ and it was affiliated to the Punjab University as there was no Delhi University at that time. As the college grew¸ it faced a major crisis in 1902 due to inadequate infrastructure. But fortunately at this point Rai Bahadur Sultan Singh generously donated a part of his historic property (which originally belonged to Col. Skinner) at Kashmere Gate¸ to the College thereby enabling it to function there till 1953 when it moved to its present location in the Delhi University.

Spread over 25 acres of land¸ the College premises are housed in one of the prime locations of the North Campus of the University of Delhi¸ and it is well connected by road and the Delhi Metro. The college campus is well known for its well-maintained gardens and lovely trees¸ a vast sports ground¸ and a men?s hostel which can accomodate nearly 200 students. It also has one of the finest auditoria in Delhi¸ a state-of-the-art seminar room¸ and last but not the least¸ its very own canteen where the eatables can get as sumptuous as the discussions.

This is the only College in Delhi to have a Students? Parliament since 1935¸ which in fact¸ provided a platform to many national leaders including Mahatma Gandhi¸ Pt. Moti Lal Nehru¸ Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru¸ Sarojini Naidu¸ Mohammad Ali Jinnah¸ and Subhash Chandra Bose for motivating the youth to participate in the freedom struggle. Responding whole-heartedly to Gandhiji?s Quit India call in 1942¸ the college played a leading role in the freedom struggle as some teachers and students of the college even went to prison.