Education in Delhi

Delhi attracts students from all over India. A number of government and private colleges offer quality education in science, engineering, medicine, arts, law and management. The prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences is among the best medical institutions in the world. Other notable educational and research institutes include Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Delhi School of Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology and Delhi College of Engineering. More than nine universities are situated in the metropolitan area. The top 5 include Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Indraprastha University and Indira Gandhi National Open University.

In 2001, Delhi University had 220,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in Asia. It has 14 faculties, 86 academic departments and 79 colleges spread all over the city. In 2003-2004, Delhi’s 4800 primary and secondary schools enrolled more than 310,000 students. Most Delhi schools are affliated to the national CBSE board. As population booms, more educational institutions will be required.