Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is a constituent college of the University of Delhi, situated in Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. Established in 1987 under the Delhi administration after the closure of G.D. Salwan College, it later became independent of the Salwan Trust. It was the pioneer college in Delhi University to introduce a three-year honours program in journalism in 1989. The college operates in a building owned by the Department of Higher Education, GNCTD, and is partially financed by the Government of NCT, Delhi. Its campus spans about 5 acres, with a built-up area of around 2.5 acres, and is well connected by Delhi Metro and road transport. The college offers 18 undergraduate courses under the CBCS and FYUP modes, along with add-on and self-financed courses, and has collaborated with organizations like the National Skill Development Corporation. In 2020, it was ranked 26th among commerce colleges and 31st among arts colleges by India Today, and in 2024 it was ranked 97th by NIRF. The college hosts an annual cultural fest called Ambrosia (now Panghat) and has produced notable alumni in journalism, entertainment, and social work.