Sri Venkateswara College (SVC) is a government constituent college of the University of Delhi, located on the South Campus at Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110021. Established in 1961 and funded by the Government of India, SVC occupies a 15-acre campus and is NAAC A+ accredited. It is ranked #11 among Colleges in NIRF 2025, consistently placing it in the top 15 colleges in India. The college offers BA Hons, BCom Hons, BSc Hons, MA, MCom, and MSc programmes across arts, commerce, and sciences. All UG admissions are through CUET-UG and DU CSAS counselling.
Placement 2025 (NIRF 2026 submission): 115 students placed out of 1,289 eligible; average Rs 5.76 LPA; median Rs 7 LPA; highest Rs 21.5 LPA; 44+ companies visited campus.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sri Venkateswara College |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Type | Government constituent college, University of Delhi |
| Ownership | Government (Ministry of Education, Government of India) |
| Location | Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, South Campus, New Delhi 110021 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| NAAC Grade | A+ (CGPA 3.59, Cycle 2) |
| NIRF 2025 | College #11 |
| Campus Area | 15 acres |
| UG Admission | CUET-UG; DU CSAS counselling |
| PG Admission | CUET-PG; DU PG portal |
| BCom Hons Cutoff (2025) | 872.74 (UR, Round 1) |
| BA Hons Pol. Science Cutoff (2025) | 875.08 (UR, Round 1) |
| BSc Hons Biochemistry Cutoff (2025) | 627.46 (UR, Round 1) |
| Hostel | Yes; 72 boys + 72 girls = 144 seats; ~Rs 84,000/yr |
| Website | svc.ac.in |
SVC offers 4-year UG Hons programmes (DU FYUP, mandatory from 2022-23 batch) and 2-year PG programmes.
Undergraduate (4 years, DU FYUP from 2022-23 batch):
| Programme | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total 4-Year Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| BA Hons (Economics, English, Geography, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu) | ~Rs 37,000-41,000 | ~Rs 1.47-1.65 lakh |
| BCom Hons | ~Rs 68,000-70,000 | ~Rs 2.72-2.80 lakh |
| BSc Hons (Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology) | ~Rs 74,000-77,000 | ~Rs 2.96-3.08 lakh |
Postgraduate (2 years):
| Programme | Annual Fee (Approx.) | Total 2-Year Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| MA (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) | ~Rs 12,000-18,000 | ~Rs 24,000-36,000 |
| MCom | ~Rs 12,000-18,000 | ~Rs 24,000-36,000 |
| MSc (Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology) | ~Rs 12,000-18,000 | ~Rs 24,000-36,000 |
Fees are DU-regulated and include tuition, university, development, sports, and other charges. SC/ST/PwD students are eligible for fee concessions and full reimbursement via government scholarship schemes. Fees under the NEP 2020 FYUP (from 2022-23) are higher than pre-FYUP historical data. Verify the current year fee schedule at svc.ac.in or du.ac.in.
UG (2026): All UG admissions are through CUET-UG 2026 via DU CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in:
DU roster reservations apply: OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), PwD (5% horizontal), UR/General.
PG (2026): MCom and MA admissions through CUET-PG (Commerce, Hindi, Tamil papers as applicable); MSc through CUET-PG science papers. Apply via DU PG portal.
Minimum eligibility (UG): Class 12 with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board; subject combination as required by chosen Hons programme.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students; family income below Rs 2.5 lakh/yr; admitted to DU college | Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| GoI Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC) | OBC-NCL students; family income below Rs 1 lakh/yr | Partial fee reimbursement; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | Top 20% Class 12 scorers from any board; income below Rs 8 lakh/yr | Rs 10,000/yr (UG Years 1-3); Rs 20,000/yr (PG); apply via NSP (scholarships.gov.in) |
| EWS Fee Concession (DU) | Students with EWS certificate (income below Rs 8 lakh; other EWS criteria) | 10% horizontal reservation; fee concession per DU norms |
| DU Merit Scholarship | Top-performing students in annual examinations | Cash award (amount determined annually by college); no external application |
| South Indian Community Trust Scholarships | Students from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana with Telugu/Tamil as subject | Variable; administered via state government welfare boards or community trusts; inquire at DSW office, DU |
SVC was established in 1961 by the Government of India specifically to serve students from South India studying in Delhi. Students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu should separately check state government scholarship schemes (AP, TG, and TN scholarship portals) which may fund hostel and tuition independent of central schemes. Apply for scholarships at the start of each academic year; do not wait for mid-year reminders.
Sri Venkateswara College occupies a 15-acre campus at Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, South Campus, New Delhi 110021. The campus is approximately 3 km from Hauz Khas Metro Station (Yellow Line) and about 5 km from South Extension. The Dhaula Kuan location is near AIIMS, JNU, and NII (National Institute of Immunology), providing proximity to research institutions relevant to science students.
Campus facilities: central library with e-resources, departmental laboratories (biochemistry, physics, chemistry, computer science, microbiology), sports grounds (cricket, basketball, badminton), auditorium, canteen, students' union, and NSS/NCC units.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campus area | 15 acres |
| Address | Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, South Campus, New Delhi 110021 |
| Hostel type | Separate boys' and girls' hostels on campus |
| Boys' hostel capacity | 72 seats |
| Girls' hostel capacity | 72 seats |
| Total hostel capacity | 144 seats |
| Annual hostel fee | ~Rs 84,000/yr (room + mess + amenities) |
| Hostel amenities | Furnished rooms, mess facility, security, Wi-Fi (selected), common room |
| Hostel eligibility | Outstation students; priority by distance from Delhi; separate application at start of academic year |
Hostel demand is high relative to the 144-seat capacity. Outstation students should apply for hostel accommodation immediately on receiving the admission offer. Hostel fee is payable separately from academic fees. Day scholars from Delhi or nearby areas commute daily.
SVC has consistently ranked among NIRF's top 15 colleges in India. NIRF 2025 places it at #11 in the College category, improving approximately 10 positions from the previous year. This makes SVC one of the highest-ranked government colleges outside the IIT and AIIMS system, ahead of many private colleges in the same NIRF bracket. NIRF evaluates Teaching-Learning-Resources, Research-Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach, and Perception. NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.59, Cycle 2) provides supporting quality accreditation.
SVC is funded by the Ministry of Education and charges government-regulated fees. The annual fee for BA Hons is approximately Rs 37,000-41,000 and for BCom Hons approximately Rs 68,000-70,000 under the DU FYUP structure -- a fraction of equivalent private university rates. The degree is awarded by the University of Delhi and carries SVC's institutional name on the certificate; with an NIRF College #11 rank, SVC's name is recognised by national recruiters and admission committees for PG programmes.
NIRF 2026 data (2025 placements) shows 115 placements from 1,289 eligible students. Median package: Rs 7 LPA; highest: Rs 21.5 LPA; average: Rs 5.76 LPA; 44+ companies. BCom Hons students are placed in Big 4 audit, banking, and fintech. BSc Hons CS and Mathematics graduates go into IT and analytics. Finance roles include DE Shaw, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and Axis Bank. The 8.9% rate reflects the full eligible pool including students pursuing higher education and competitive exams -- not the placement-drive participant rate.
SVC offers BSc Hons in Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology. Few DU colleges offer this depth in sciences at a single campus. BSc Hons Biochemistry is among SVC's most selective programmes and is recognised for producing students who go on to IISc, IISER, IIT, and international MSc and PhD programmes. The proximity to NII (National Institute of Immunology) and AIIMS on the South Campus creates an ecosystem for science students.
SVC is one of few government DU colleges with on-campus hostel for both boys and girls: 72 boys + 72 girls = 144 seats at approximately Rs 84,000/yr. The Dhaula Kuan South Campus location has metro connectivity via Yellow Line (Hauz Khas) and Blue/Purple Line (Janakpuri), and is near South Delhi employment clusters, AIIMS, and JNU -- a different academic ecosystem from the North Campus cluster. For outstation students, on-campus hostel plus government fees makes SVC among the most affordable top-ranked Delhi colleges to attend residentially.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | College | 2025 | #11 |
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 48 months | — | ₹2.74L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 48 months | — | ₹2.74L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | 48 months | — | ₹3.07L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 48 months | — | ₹1.47L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 48 months | — | ₹1.47L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.48L | — |
| M.Sc (Master of Science) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.48L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 24 months | — | ₹0.48L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2025.
3 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | CUET UG | B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | General | Gender-Neutral | — | — | 872.74 pctl |
| 2025 | 1 | CUET UG | B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | General | Gender-Neutral | — | — | 627.46 pctl |
| 2025 | 1 | CUET UG | BA (Bachelor of Arts) | General | Gender-Neutral | — | — | 875.08 pctl |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
