With the CUET UG 2026 results declared, students across the country are gearing up for the admission process. For those eyeing Delhi’s prestigious colleges, the NIRF 2025 rankings offer a useful guide. Several Delhi University colleges feature among India’s best institutions, known for their strong academics, vibrant campus life and impressive placements. Here’s a look at the top Delhi colleges according to the NIRF 2025 rankings. (Image: Freepik)

Hindu College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 1 | Score: 84.01: One of the most sought-after colleges under Delhi University, Hindu College is known for its academic excellence, active societies and strong alumni network. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Miranda House | NIRF 2025 Rank: 2 | Score: 83.20: A premier women’s college, Miranda House consistently ranks among the country’s best institutions and is renowned for its science and humanities programmes. (Image: mirandahouse.ac.in)

Hans Raj College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 3 | Score: 81.75: Known for its excellent faculty and robust placement record, Hans Raj College offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across disciplines. (Image: Instagram/@2021kashif)

Kirori Mal College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 4 | Score: 80.33: Kirori Mal College has a strong reputation for academics, extracurricular activities and an active student community. (Image: Instagram/@du_adda)

St. Stephen’s College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 5 | Score: 79.41: Among India’s oldest and most prestigious colleges, St. Stephen’s is known for its rich heritage and highly competitive admissions. (Image: ststephens.edu)

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD) | NIRF 2025 Rank: 7 | Score: 76.09: ARSD College has steadily risen in prominence thanks to its academic standards, infrastructure and placement opportunities. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Sri Venkateswara College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 11 | Score: 72.61: Affiliated with Delhi University, Sri Venkateswara College is particularly popular for commerce, science and humanities courses. (Image: Facebook)

Deshbandhu College | NIRF 2025 Rank: 13 | Score: 71.26: Deshbandhu College offers diverse undergraduate programmes and has built a reputation for quality education and student engagement. (Image: deshbandhucollege.ac.in)

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | NIRF 2025 Rank: 17 | Score: 69.87: LSR is among India’s leading women’s colleges and is highly regarded for social sciences, humanities and commerce programmes. (Image: lsr.edu.in)

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | NIRF 2025 Rank: 18 | Score: 69.01: The college boasts a stellar academic reputation, strong industry connections and an impressive placement record, making it one of the most competitive colleges under the University of Delhi. (Image: Instagram/@100yearsofsrcc)