Miranda House
Established in 1948 Miranda House was the first women’s college established within the Delhi University.
Miranda House has a special place among the women’s colleges of the University of Delhi. Its location in the heart of the University Campus, and its close interaction with the various Departments of the University and other campus colleges gives it a unique advantage. Although a women’s college, it is not a cloister. It welcomes interaction with other colleges and educational organizations across the country, actively engaging both men and
women in all its extramural activities, competing with the best on equal terms. Its students have excelled in several elite professions–as academics, politicians, bureaucrats, diplomats, legal luminaries, artists, writers, et al. The distinguished list of MH alumnae imparts a sense of confidence and immense pride in students and propels them to often explore uncharted territory, think unfettered, and bend traditions in a bid to create a better world, especially for women.
Over near seven decades of its existence, the college has grown from strength to strength, continuing to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and diverse cultural activities to its students. The college has established a niche for itself amongst the globally recognized premiere institutions of higher learning. In the years 2022, 2023 MH was ranked ONE amongst colleges for seven consecutive years –2017-2023. It ranked number TWO amongst colleges in 2024 by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework).