University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi

University of Delhi, established in 1922, is one of India's most prestigious and largest central universities, consistently ranked among the top 5 universities in India by NIRF and featured in the QS World University Rankings. Spread across two main campuses - North Campus and South Campus - in New Delhi, the University of Delhi encompasses over 80 affiliated colleges, 16 faculties, and 86 academic departments, offering more than 500 programs across arts, sciences, commerce, engineering, law, medicine, and social sciences. Delhi University is known for its vibrant intellectual environment, world-class faculty, and diverse student body drawn from across India and over 50 countries. The university's colleges, including St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram College, Sri Ram College of Commerce, and Kirori Mal College, are among the best in the country for their respective disciplines. Delhi University has produced prime ministers, Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, chief justices, and CEOs of global corporations. The CUET entrance examination is now used for undergraduate admissions, making the process more standardized. Placement records vary across colleges, with top institutions achieving average packages of 8-12 LPA.