St. Stephen's College Delhi
About St. Stephen's College Delhi
St. Stephen’s College is one of the oldest and most respected colleges in Delhi. It was started in the year 1881 by Rev. Samuel Scott Allnutt. In the beginning, the college was connected with Calcutta University and later Punjab University, but in 1922, it became a part of Delhi University. The college has been given an ‘A’ grade by NAAC, which shows that it has high-quality education and good facilities. In the NIRF Rankings of 2024, the college stood at 3rd position among all colleges in India. Among Delhi University colleges, it was ranked 9th. St. Stephen’s College has about 84 teachers and over 450 students, making the learning environment personal and student-friendly.
The college offers many undergraduate and postgraduate courses, but the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is one of the most popular ones. Students from different parts of the country come here to study subjects like History, English, Economics, and Philosophy. The college also helps students find good jobs after graduation. Big companies like Hindustan Times and Citi Bank visit the campus to hire students through placements. St. Stephen’s also works with foreign colleges and universities, so some students even get to study or travel abroad. The campus is large and beautiful, covering 28.42 acres. It has air-conditioned classrooms, a big library with lots of books, computer labs, and sports facilities for games like football, basketball, and indoor games too. These features make student life fun, healthy, and helpful for overall development.