Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) is a constituent college of the University of Delhi, located at Lajpat Nagar-IV in South Delhi. Founded in 1956 by Sir Shri Ram as a gift to the nation, it is a women-only institution operating under the Government of Delhi on government-aided fees. NAAC has awarded it the A++ grade in Cycle 3, and NIRF 2025 ranks it 17th among all Indian colleges with a score of 69.87.
The academic portfolio covers ten BA (Hons) subjects: Economics, Political Science, English, Psychology, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Journalism. Commerce and science are represented through BCom (Hons), BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics, and the four-year B.El.Ed teacher preparation programme. Postgraduate programmes in several humanities and science disciplines are available for continuing students. All undergraduate courses follow the NEP 2020 four-year structure.
Admission to all UG programmes is through CUET-UG followed by seat allocation via the DU CSAS portal. LSR is women-only at UG and PG levels. Reservation seats follow DU norms across OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and Kashmiri Migrant categories.
The campus at Lajpat Nagar-IV is approximately 1.2 km from Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, which is an interchange of the Violet Line and Pink Line, connecting South Delhi to the rest of the city. An on-campus hostel accommodates first-year outstation women students with priority given to those living more than 40 km from the college.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Type | Women's constituent college, University of Delhi |
| Ownership | Government of Delhi (government-aided) |
| Location | Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi 110024 |
| Gender | Women only (UG and PG) |
| NAAC Grade | A++ (Cycle 3) |
| NIRF 2025 Rank | College #17 (score 69.87) |
| Total Students | ~3,900 (UG + PG) |
| UG Intake 2024 | ~974 seats (4-year NEP programmes) |
| Admission Route | CUET-UG and DU CSAS |
| Hostel | On-campus, ~300 seats; first-year outstation students |
| Nearest Metro | Lajpat Nagar (Violet and Pink Line), ~1.2 km |
| Website | lsr.edu.in |
Fees shown are for the first year of admission per the official LSR Seat Matrix 2024-25 and Fee Notice 2024-25. PwBD students pay Rs 1,550 flat per year for all programmes.
| Programme | Duration | First-Year Fee | 4-yr Total (approx.) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Economics | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 107 |
| BA (Hons) Political Science | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 107 |
| BA (Hons) English | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 107 |
| BA (Hons) History | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 107 |
| BA (Hons) Psychology | 4 years | Rs 21,590/yr | Rs 86,360 | 62 |
| BA (Hons) Sociology | 4 years | Rs 25,490/yr | Rs 1,01,960 | 39 |
| BA (Hons) Philosophy | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 49 |
| BA (Hons) Journalism | 4 years | Rs 30,490/yr | Rs 1,21,960 | 29 |
| BA (Hons) Hindi | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 39 |
| BA (Hons) Sanskrit | 4 years | Rs 20,490/yr | Rs 81,960 | 29 |
| BCom (Hons) | 4 years | Rs 24,990/yr | Rs 99,960 | 67 |
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics | 4 years | Rs 24,990/yr | Rs 99,960 | 58 |
| BSc (Hons) Statistics | 4 years | Rs 25,290/yr | Rs 1,01,160 | 39 |
| B.El.Ed (Elementary Education) | 4 years | Rs 24,100/yr | Rs 96,400 | 63 |
| MA (English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, PolSci, Sanskrit) | 2 years | Rs 18,421/yr | Rs 36,842 | varies |
| MSc Mathematics and Statistics | 2 years | Rs 22,921/yr | Rs 45,842 | varies |
Source: LSR Seat Matrix 2024-25 and Fee Notice 2024-25 (official stamped documents, lsr.edu.in).
Admission to UG programmes is through CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test by NTA) with seats allotted by DU CSAS (ugadmission.uod.ac.in).
| Scholarship | Discipline | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Tejaswi Rao Scholarship | Journalism | Full course fee waiver |
| Neha Puri Scholarship (2 awards) | Political Science | Full course fee waiver |
| Hallac Blackrock Scholarship | Statistics and Mathematics | Partial |
| Anupama Dua Scholarship | Mathematics (merit) | Partial |
| Shikha Chhabra Scholarship | Economics | Partial |
| Zubek Currimbhoy Scholarship | English | Partial |
| Dr Bindu Aggarwal Scholarship | Hindi (merit) | Partial |
| Saroj Devi Scholarship | Sanskrit (final year) | Partial |
| G.L. Bansal Scholarship | 2nd year merit and activity | Partial |
| Morada and Yashoda Chetna (2-3 per year) | Visually challenged students | Partial |
| ELSA Scholarship (3-4 per year) | Meritorious and disadvantaged, 1st year | Partial |
Over 300 students receive freeships annually based on financial need alone, with no merit condition attached.
Source: lsr.edu.in/students/scholarships-and-free-ships/
Lady Shri Ram College is at Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi 110024, in South Delhi. Lajpat Nagar Metro Station on the Violet Line (Central Secretariat to Escorts Mujesar) and Pink Line (Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar interchange) is approximately 1.2 km from the college gate. This connects LSR to Connaught Place, North Campus DU colleges, and East Delhi directly.
Campus facilities include a central library, statistics and computer laboratories, an auditorium, a college café, a bookstore, a medical room, a bank branch, sports courts, and a counselling centre. NIRF 2025 data confirms accessible infrastructure: lifts and ramps in over 80% of buildings, PwBD-designed toilets in over 80% of blocks, and wheelchairs available on request.
Hostel:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Women's hostel, on-campus |
| Capacity | Approximately 300 seats (~200 rooms) |
| Eligibility | First-year UG women students residing more than 40-50 km from LSR; Delhi/NCR domicile students excluded; PwBD students eligible for up to 3 years |
| Annual hostel charge | Approximately Rs 68,000 for two semesters (subject to annual revision) |
| PwBD annual charge | Approximately Rs 16,000 |
| Security deposit | Rs 5,000 (one-time, refundable) |
| Facilities | Furnished rooms, 24-hour electricity backup, Wi-Fi, mess |
Source: lsr.edu.in/hostel/
LSR's NIRF rank is anchored by a Graduate Outcomes score of 94.69 out of 100 and a Perception score of 100 out of 100. For a student targeting economics, political science, or psychology, LSR offers consistently strong visibility among employers and postgraduate admissions committees in India. The breadth of BA Hons subjects, BCom Hons, and BSc Hons under one roof is hard to match at government-aided rates.
The annual fee for most BA Hons programmes is Rs 20,490, making the total four-year cost approximately Rs 81,960. BCom Hons and BSc Hons are under Rs 1.05 lakh for the full degree. PwBD students pay a flat Rs 1,550 per year. Among NIRF top-20 colleges nationally, very few charge as little for a four-year programme.
NIRF 2025 data for the 2023-24 cohort shows 350 students placed at a median salary of Rs 9.25 LPA, while 882 (68%) proceeded to postgraduate or doctoral programmes. The high higher-studies rate reflects preparation for competitive PG entrances, civil services, and research careers rather than immediate employment.
LSR administers 21 named scholarships covering Economics, Psychology, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Statistics, Journalism, and Sanskrit. Over 300 students receive full freeships annually based solely on financial need with no merit requirement. Government schemes via NSP, PM Scholarship, and Inspire (DST) are also available.
First-year outstation students can apply for the on-campus hostel with approximately 300 seats in furnished rooms with 24-hour electricity backup and Wi-Fi. The annual hostel charge is approximately Rs 68,000, keeping total first-year costs well under Rs 1 lakh for most humanities programmes. Lajpat Nagar Metro Station connects to Connaught Place, North Campus, and East Delhi directly.
Honest caveat: LSR does not offer engineering, medical, or management programmes. Students targeting professional degrees should apply elsewhere. The 27% direct placement rate appears low compared with professional colleges, but is explained by the 68% who choose postgraduate study over immediate employment.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | College | 2025 | #17 |
| NIRF | College | 2024 | #10 |
| NIRF | College | 2023 | #9 |
| NIRF | College | 2022 | #5 |
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 48 months | — | ₹1L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 48 months | 67 | ₹1L | — |
| B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) | — | 48 months | 63 | ₹0.96L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 48 months | — | ₹1L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 48 months | — | ₹0.82L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 48 months | — | ₹0.82L | — |
| M.Sc (Master of Science) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.46L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.37L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
