Updated on Jan 09, 2025
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Vivekananda College is known for providing a dynamic and empowering educational environment for young women. The college was set up in 1970 in Gandhi Nager by the Delhi Administration with grants from UGC.
The college offers a diversity of courses. A total of eleven UG and two PG courses are offered. Courses (Hons. and Program) offered related to Arts, Commerce, and Science. Several Add-on courses and one self-financing course if offered as well.
As a part of its ongoing engagement with the larger community, the college has assisted and acted as a resource base. The Social Outreach and Community Development (SOCDC), Vidya Vistar and NSS volunteers of the college have actively facilitated this process of community outreach.
Highlights
- Vivekananda College was established in 1970 with grants from UGC and Delhi Administration.
- It is Accredited by NAAC.
- The college offers various courses at UG and PG levels related to Arts, Commerce, and Science.
- It offers one self-financing course as well.
- The college provides well-stocked, fully computerised and has state-of-art facilities.
- The number of seats available in the current scenario is 931.
- This college provides a variety of UG and PG programs at a reasonable fee, ranging from INR 432 to 40,200.
Courses & fees
Vivekananda College provides programs including B.A., M.A., B.Sc, Certificate, and B.Com in streams such as Engineering, Humanities & Social Science, IT & Software, Science and Arts.
| Department | courses |
|---|---|
| Applied Psychology | B.A. (H) Applied Psychology |
| Commerce | B.Com (Hons) and B.Com (Program) |
| Computer Science | B.A. (NEP) and B.A. (P) |
| Economics | B.A. (Program) |
| English | B.A. (H) |
| Environmental Studies | B.A. (H) |
| Food Technology and Home Science | B.A. Food Technology and B.Sc Hons. Home Science |
| French | B.A. (H) |
| Hindi | B.A. (H) |
| History | B.A. |
| Mathematics | B.Sc (H) |
| Music | B.A. |
| Political Science | B.A. (H) |
| Sanskrit | B.A. |
Allocation of Seats
| Super Numerary | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | TOTAL | UR | OBC (27%) | SC (15%) | ST (7.5%) | EWS (10%) | PwD (5%) | KM (5%) | SPORTS (3%) | ECA (2%) |
| SANCTIONED STRENGTH | ||||||||||
| B.A. (Prog.) | 192 | 78 | 52 | 29 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| B.Com. (Prog.) | 144 | 58 | 39 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| B.Com.(Hons.) | 98 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | 49 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B.A.(Hons.) English | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Hindi | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.A.(Hons.) History | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Political Science | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Sanskrit | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Mathematics | 58 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science (Introduced from 2020-21) | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 861 | 346 | 234 | 132 | 62 | 87 | 44 | 44 | 27 | 17 |
2.5% seats of the total intake of UG programs under the following sports in the college/ 2.5% seats of the total intake of UG programs under the activities in the college
| Category | No. of seats for Women |
|---|---|
| Sports quota | 22 |
| ECA | 22 |
Fee for UG courses
Detailed fee structure for UG 1st year
| Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| College fee | 13380 |
| University fee | 2370 |
| Total | 15750 |
| Fee for PwD students | 20 |
Fee for PG courses
| Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| College fee | 13380 |
| University fee | 2370 |
| Total | 15750 |
| Fee for PwD students | 20 |
Admission
Vivekananda College Admission will be based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET scores conducted by NTA for both UG and PG programs. Once the CUET results are out, the registration process for admission to the Vivekananda College will start eligible candidates can apply on the college website and fill in their choice of program and seat allocation.
Admission Process
Seeking candidates for admission to Vivekananda College must register for the CUET examination first and then Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS).
The application process for Delhi University UG and PG programs are mentioned below:
- For UG admission, eligible candidates must visit the official website of CUET UG- cuet.samarth.ac.in
- For PG admission, candidates should visit the CUET PG official website- cuet.nta.nic.in
- After opening the official website candidates will find the “Register’ tab, and click on it.
- After reading all the information provided, click the “Proceed”.
- Candidates should fill out the application form with the required credentials.
- After filling in all the details, candidates should submit all the required documents, such as signatures, photographs, mark sheets, etc.
- Candidates should pay the application fee after submitting the application form.
- Take a copy of the application form.
Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Application process
- Visit the official website of Delhi University- admission.uod.ac.in portal-
- Click on “Register” in the menu bar.
- Read all the information and academic details.
- Submit all the required document
- Pay an application fee
- Take a printout of the application form
Eligibility
pointers
- Candidates must have studied and passed the class XII examination.
- The candidates must appear in CUETUG in those subjects in which candidates are appearing/have passed class XII.
- Only the score obtained in CUET will be considered for admission to the academic.
- Candidates from the Sikh and Christian Minorities may also seek admission under the minority quota in the Ministry College of the University.
- 10% of supernumerary seats in each program are reserved for Foreign Nationals.
Undergraduate Programs
| Programs | Eligibility ( Candidate must appear in CUET(UG)-2023 in the following
subject combination) |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) Applied
Psychology |
Anyone Language from List A + Any two subjects from
List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any
one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
| B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any
one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
| B.A. (Hons.) History | Anyone Language from List A + Any two subjects from
List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
| B.A.(Hons.) Political
Science |
Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from
List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 |
| B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List B1 +
Any two subjects out of which one should from List B1. |
| B.A. (Program) | Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from
List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry +
Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied
Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1. |
| B.Com | Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from
either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET(UG)-2023 (General Test). |
| B.Com (Hons.) | Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied
Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1. |
Ranking
VIVAC's overall ranking by NIRF is 151-200 colleges in India in 2023.
Placement
Vivekananda College was formally established to provide students wit career-appropriate assistance, training, and skill-set and help them make premier career choices. The committee also serves as a conduit for placement-related activities between the University of Delhi’s Central Placement Cell (CPC).
Every year they organise career counselling & orientation sessions. Students who are interested in placement, internship, or career assistance are urged to produce curriculum Vitae (CVs) that are relevant to their industry, take part in Group Discussion (GD), and prepare for personal interviews.
Recruiters
- All India Reporter PVT. LTD
- Ameriprise Financial
- Deloitte
- Delta X
- EY
- EXL
- EQMS
- Eigopaathshala
- Genpact
- Gyandhan
- ICICI PRUDENTIAL
- Industrial Info Resources
- NS
- NatWest Group
- Planify
- Radical Minds
- RFID
- Teach for India
- Voisun Telecom
- Webtel
- Wipro
- Yes Bank
Placement Cell Policies
- All the regular final year students of Vivekananda College who are interedsted in campus placement, must complete registration in the beginning of the final academic year.
- A candidate appearing for campus placement can accept One job offer letter only
Scholarship
The Government of NCT of Delhi awards scholarships to students belonging to the reserved category and economically weaker families and low-income groups.
The following scholarships are given to the students annually. The criteria availability & amount of scholarship may be changed based on the recommendation of the institution authority.
| S.No | scholarship | details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geetika Nagpal Khurana Scholarship | This scholarship is given to an honour of 3rd year, one from each discipline, on the asis of highest marks in 2nd year university exams also for 1st year. |
| 2 | Suniti Goyal Memorial Prize | This scholarship is given to the students who top in the HIndi (H) 3rd year University exam. |
| 3 | Shri J.N. Seth Memorial Award | An annual award of Rs. 5000/- only is given to needy and meritorious students from 3rd year B.A. (Prog), on the basis of her 2nd year University Examination |
| 4 | Prof. V.K. Dublish Memorial Award | An annual award is given to the student of English (Hons.) III year whose combined marks of 4 semesters is
the highest. |
| 5 | Naman and Megha Ahuluwalia Scholarship | The scholarship is given to a student of Applied Psychology (Hons.) III year on the basis of highest marks
in the II year University examination. |
| 6 | S. Neela Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is given to the best student of B.A. (Prog.) from II year who has secured highest marks in I
year Exam in Music or on the recommendation of the Teacher-in-Charge of the Music Department |
| 7. | Sultan Chand Dropadi Devi Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is given to a student of B.Com (Hons.) III year, who has secured highest marks (70% and
above) in B.Com (H) II year University Examination. If in any year, two or more candidates secure an equal number of marks, the value of the scholarship shall be divided equally amongst them. |
| 8. | Dr. Usha Aggarwal Tejaswini Scholarship | This scholarship is given to a student of B.Com. (Prog.) III year, who secured highest marks (70% and
above) in B.Com. (Prog.) II year University Exam respectively. If in any year, two or more candidates secure an equal number of marks, the value of the scholarship shall be divided equally amongst them. |
| 9. | Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship is given to a student of B. Com (Hons.) II year, who has secured the highest marks in
B.Com (H) I year Semester II University Examination. If in any year, two or more candidates secure an equal number of marks, the value of the scholarship shall be divided equally amongst them. |
| 10 | Shri Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship is given to the students of B.Com. & B. Com. (Hons.) II year and Pass out students, who
has secured the highest marks in B.Com. & B. Com. (H) I Year and III Year University Examination. If in any year, two or more candidates secure an equal number of marks, the value of the scholarship shall be divided equally amongst them. |
| 11 | Lt. Sh. N.N. Roy Choudhury Scholarship | This scholarship is given to the Best Student of the College for the current academic year. |
| 12 | K.N. Suri Undergraduate Scholarship for students with special ability | This scholarship is given to a PwBD student of II year on the basis of highest marks in I year University
examination without ER and 15% relaxation in the criteria of scholarship for VH students. |
Conclusion
Vivekananda College stands out as an empowerment and academic excellence for young women, fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational environment since its inception in 1970. With a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science, the college offers comprehensive and affordable education to its students.
The institutions have provided career assistance and placement services, ensuring that students are well-prepared for this professional journey. Furthermore, the college’s various scholarships and well-equipped hostel facilities make it an attractive choice for aspiring students.
