Overview Information
About College
The Zakir Husain Delhi College is one of the oldest educational institutions of North India. It is one of the leading institutes providing education for over 300 long years. It was established in the seventeenth century as a Madrassa by Ghaziuddin Khan, a foremost Deccan commander of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. This college is an essential part of the University of Delhi. It is offering many undergraduate programs in the field of Arts, Commerce, and Science. With these programs this college also offers various language courses at degree level. This is the only college of DU offering BA (Hons.) in Arabic and Persian. This college has 19 departments which make itself a resourceful college and are the pillars supporting the foundation of the college. This college has evolved a culture of understanding and respect for difference and diversity of religion, caste and creed.
Facts and Figures:-
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Founded In |
1824 |
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Got Affiliation In |
1925 |
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Affiliated by |
University of Delhi, Delhi |
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Academic Departments |
18
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Library capacity |
111500 books, 35 national and international journals |
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Auditorium capacity |
450 seats |
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Faculty strength |
175+ |
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Campus Location |
Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, New Delhi |
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How to Travel |
Nearest Metro Station Chawri Bazaar or New Delhi. |
Why join Zakir Husain College?
1. Experienced mentors from industry: There are More than 175 experienced Faculty Members who are masters in their field. Moreover there is a FACULTY MENTOR SCHEME through which students are encouraged to discuss any issues and build a good Teacher and student relationship.
2. Plush educational resources in Library: The College has the largest Book Bank in Delhi University. It has a vast and maintained library having about 1,11,500 books. It also stocks books related to general awareness and leisure books apart from academic. The library also subscribes to 35 national and international journals. A multimedia section of the library is its significant attribute which helps in getting materials for e-learning.
3. Best in class technological infrastructure set up: The college has a well equipped auditorium with a capacity of 450 seats, audio visual & seminar room, multimedia library with about 1,11,500 books and an in house Stationary and souvenir shop. The college has a hygienically maintained canteen and is a tobacco free campus.
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