Maitreyi College, a constituent College of Delhi University, was founded in 1967 by Delhi Administration. The College community is proud to bear the name of Maitreyi, who was an eminent scholar of the vedic period. Maitreyi, the wife of sage Yajnavalakya, chose knowledge over worldly possessions, when asked by her husband to make a choice between the two; the dialogue between Maitreyi and Yajnavalakya in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad shows Maitreyi as an empowered woman, making a considered choice for self realization through knowledge. It has been our objective to weave these values into the fabric of our education system which is a blend of the best of tradition and modernity.
The College made a modest beginning in a school building in Netaji Nagar with a staff of seventeen teachers offering only B.A. (Pass) and B.Sc. (General) courses. It has since made rapid progress both in size and stature. The College now offers postgraduate course in Mathematics and Political Science including honours course in Physical and Life Sciences, Commerce and Humanities. This year our College will also start a Post Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology, the first such course in Delhi University. The college has another first to its credit by focussing on e-learning methodology to create teaching material and evaluation quizzes. The College has also on offer short term job oriented programmes of study conducted as add-on courses.
For the all round personality development of our students, the College has initiated programmes of awareness in health & fitness, legal aid services, disaster management and self defense. The College Campus in Chanakya Puri is spread over ten acres of land in lush green surroundings with extensive play grounds and open spaces. We have a distinguished faculty of 125 teachers and 93 members for administrative support. Apart from our excellence in academics, we have an established tradition of continuous achievements in the field of sports, NCC, NSS and Cultural activities. We look forward to the whole hearted participation and involvement of our students in the academic and cultural life of the College. These details are retrieved from maitreyi.du.ac.in
Admission
ADMISSION CRITERIA
AGE
No minimum age bar for admission to under graduate & P.G. Courses, EC Reso. 120(7) dated 27/12/2007. The upper age limit for admission to the first year classes will ordinarily be 20 years on October 1, 2009. The cases where age is more will be referred to the admission committee for approval.
Qualification
A candidate who has passed one of the following examinations can be considered for admission to the first year of B.A. (Prog.)/B.Sc.(Prog.) /B.A.(Hons)/B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Com/ B.Com.(Hons.) Course:
(i) Senior School Certificate examinations (Class XII) of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto. or Pre-University Examination (2 years after 10 years of schooling) of an Indian University recognised by the University of Delhi. or
Intermediate Examination of an Indian University/Board or an examination recognised as equivalent thereof with pass in four written subjects.
(ii) Indian School Certificate Examination (12years) of Council of Indian School Examination, New Delhi with pass in four written subjects.
(iii) General Certificate of Education Examination of the U.K. (a) Pass in five subjects at Ordinary level and (b) at least in two subjects at the Advanced level. These two advanced courses may either be chosen from among the five ordinary level subjects or from outside the group as prescribed by the University of Delhi.
FOREIGN STUDENTS
Foreign students who wish to join college must satisfy the course and age requirements according to the University rules. They should apply to: Foreign Students’ Advisor; Foreign Students’ Registry; University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
M.A. ADMISSION
Students who wish to join post graduate classed must submit their application to the college on prescribed forms after registration in south Delhi Campus on the dates to be notified by the University of Delhi. Names of candidates accepted for admission to M.A.will appear in the list at South Campus office at Benito Juarez Marg, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi-110021. M.A. students are expected to attend tutorials in the college and lectures in South Campus. Admission requirements are the same as specified by the University of Delhi.
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Delhi University holds a competitive examination in the month of October each year for the award of All India Entrance Scholarships of Rs. 250.00 per month, tenable for three years to students of B.A. (Hons.). scholarship pf Rs. 250.00 per month, tenable for three years to students of B.A. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.). Desirous students may apply alongwith an examination fee of Rs. 50.00 in the prescribed forms obtainable from the Examination Branch-VII (i) of the University of Delhi. Applicants may check with the college office for other details.
SCHOLARSHIP TO SC/ST STUDENTS
Candidates belonging to Schedule Caste/Tribes are awarded scholarships by the States to which they belong. Such students are advised to obtain application forms from the Accounts Section immediately after their admission and submit the same duly completed along with the required certificates on or before the 20th August. The claim for scholarship of students who do not submit their applications in time will not be entertained. The continuances of any Freeship, Scholarship or grant of to the privileges depends on satisfactory academic progress, regular attendance, discipline and good conduct. Every stipend holder has to abide by the College rules and regulations.
