Maitreyi College
Maitreyi College is a government institution located in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India, established in 1967. It offers 9+ courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ins…
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Maitreyi College offers a better Economics (Hons) program compared to Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma. It offers better student crowd, better placement opportunities, and better student societies. So, your first preference should be Maitreyi. During 2020 placements, Maitreyi DU offered an average CTC of INR 3.5 LPA.
There’s only one drawback, Maitreyi is a girl's college whereas, ARSD is co-ed.
Among the colleges mentioned above, Maitreyi College is the best option for pursuing a B.Com degree. However, it is a girl's college. The infrastructure of the college is quite good. The campus offers a decent learning environment. The area surrounding Maitrayi is neat and clean with many embassies.
ARSD and Maitreyi, both are reputed colleges under Delhi University. You can choose either of these two institutes for pursuing a degree in Physics. Both have a decent faculty base and lab infrastructure.
However, comparably ARSD is better than Maitreyi for pursuing a degree in Science. According to IndiaToday 2021 ranking, ARSD was ranked 16 for Science.
It depends on which course you are choosing. Kalindi College is more known for its Commerce and Arts courses whereas Maitreyi College is more reputed for Science and Arts courses. So, you should choose your institute based on your field. Do your own research on the colleges and choose according to your convenience.
Both College of Vocational Studies and Maitreyi College are reputed colleges under DU. CVS is more known for its vocational studies, whereas Maitreyi is more known for its arts and commerce studies. The faculties at both colleges are quite good. If you are opting for Arts subjects, go to Maitreyi college. Before choosing any of these two institutes, you should talk to the current students and get to know their experience.
No, Maitreyi College doesn’t have a hostel on campus. Most colleges under DU don’t have hostels. However, you can easily get a pg near the college. Most girls who attend Maitreyi College stay at Satya Niketan. You can easily find a PG there and the college is within walking distance.
Maitreyi College isn’t an off-campus college in DU. It is located on the south campus right opposite Jesus and Mery College. It is also situated near Sri Venkateshwara College and Satya Niketan which is the hangout spot for the students of the south campus. The college campus is beautiful and it also has a decent infrastructure.
Maitreyi College Delhi has a beautiful campus with vast open spaces. It is not that difficult from any other colleges. The faculty base is decent. Some of the faculty members are friendly some aren’t, it depends on your subject. The fests and societies are quite good at the college. My friends from the college especially talk about dance and fashion society. The canteen is average at best. Life at Maitreyi College is not that different than the other colleges.
Kalindi College is considered good for Commerce and Arts whereas Maitreyi College is considered better for Science and Arts. So you can decide according to your field.
| Categories | Kalindi College | Maitreyi College |
| Course Fee | INR 30,000 | INR 27,000 |
| Average CTC | 3-4 LPA | 1.8-2.8 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | HCL, Tech Mahindra, etc. | Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, etc. |
Every college has its advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended that you give preference to the course rather than the college. Because, in the end your interest and dedication towards the subject will give you a good career rather than the name and reputation of the college.
Among the given institutes, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is better for an Economics Hons. It has a better student crowd than Maitreyi. You will be among competitive peers. The placement opportunities offered are also better. The average package offered at the institute is 8 LPA. While the highest was 10-12 LPA, last year.
DCAC also offers various extracurricular activities.
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Course fees at Maitreyi College range from ₹49,161 – ₹64,020 per year depending on the program.
Maitreyi College admission process for 2026 involves entering through national/state level entrance exams.
Maitreyi College is a government institution located in New Delhi, Delhi NCR, India. It was established in 1967.
Maitreyi College holds an NIRF ranking of #38 in India.
Maitreyi College offers 9+ programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, listed with fees under Courses & Fees.
Applications for Maitreyi College are submitted through its official website, http://maitreyi.ac.in, or through the counselling body applicable to your chosen course.
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