Lady Irwin College is a women’s college, affiliated to Delhi University and approved by UGC. It provides courses in Home Science under UG and PG curriculums. Also, few doctoral programmes are offered under 5 departments of Home Science. Other programmes of the college include a Postgraduate Diploma and a B.Ed course. 

Admission to UG courses is based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) followed by e-counseling. Candidates seeking admission to PG courses are required to appear for the CUET PG. 

All the academic programmes and extracurricular activities offered in Lady Irwin College are planned diligently to provide a holistic development of all the women students. It will help them, in the long run, to become competent entrepreneurs and acquire professional skills thus, enhancing the quality of life.

Lady Irwin College was founded in 1932 as a constituent college for women in the University of Delhi. The college has NAAC Grade ‘A+’ accreditation and has been ranked 22nd in the National level by NIRF 2023. The faculty team of the college uses scholastic approaches and course structures to maintain high standards of education. The college offers an internationally competitive curriculum to promote talent and foster creativity among students.

Several basic facilities are provided by Lady Irwin College for the betterment of students, like, hostel accomodation, library, sports, horticulture project, computer resource center, canteen, medical helpdesk and lot more. The college also provides several scholarship facilities in various departments. The placement cell provides training and skills development sessions to guide the students about internship programs and placement. The aspirants get opportunities in the Education departments. Almost 25-30 schools participate in the placement drives and hire the aspirants as interns. The college has a record of achieving 100% placement record in the Food Technology department. Nestle, FRAC, Perfetti, Quality Council of India, and TQS Global are counted among the top recruiters of Lady Irwin College.

Lady Irwin College Quick Facts

  • Lady Irwin college is ranked 22nd in the college category by NIRF, 2023.
  • The college has a good placement record. Top organisations come to recruit the aspirants of the college. The top recruiters are Nestle, FRAC, Perfetti, Quality Council of India, and TQS Global. 
  • The scholarships are given by the college to the academically good students. Some of the scholarship grants are:
    • Suniti Devi & Anand Prakash Gupta Scholarship
    • LIC Royalty Fund Scholarships Merit cum means
    • S. Sampuran Singh Memorial Scholarship
    • Student Aid Fund Scholarship
    • Manjula Gupta Scholarships etc.
  • The college provided ample facilities to the students. The basic amenities are library, sports, computer resource center, hostel, canteen, medical help desk, etc.

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Lady Irwin College Important Dates

Event Dates
UG
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 – June 23, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Result July 15, 2023
CSAS (UG) 2023 Phase 1 and Phase 2
CSAS(UG) 2023 Registrations June 14 - July 26, 2023
CSAS(UG) 2023 Application Form Correction Window July 17 - July 26, 2023
Filling of Colleges/Programs Preferences in CSAS July 17 - July 26, 2023
Auto Locking of Preferences July 27, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Simulated List July 29, 2023
CSAS Preference Change Window July 29 - July 30, 2023
CSAS Round 01
Declaration of CSAS First Allocation List August 01, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 01 - August 04, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 01 - August 05, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 06, 2023
CSAS Round 02
Display of Vacant Seats August 07, 2023
Window to Re-Order Higher Preferences August 07 - August 08, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Second Allocation List August 10, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 10 - August 13, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 10 - August 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 15, 2023
Commencement of Classes August 16, 2023
CSAS Round 03
Display of Vacant Seats August 17, 2023
Mid Entry, Window to Re-Order Higher Preferences August 17 - August 19, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Third Allocation List August 22, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 22 - August 24, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 22 - August 25, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 26, 2023
Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 01 August 29, 2023
Application Window for Spot Round 01 August 29 – August 30, 2023
Declaration of Spot Round 01 Allocation Result September 01, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 01 – September 03, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 02 – September 04, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 05, 2023
Spot Round 2
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 02 September 07, 2023
Candidates to Apply for Spot Round 2 September 07 – September 09, 2023
Declaration of Spot Round 02 Allocation Result September 11, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 11 – September 13, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 11 – September 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 15, 2023
Special Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Special Spot Round September 18, 2023
Candidates to Apply for the Special Spot Admission Round September 18 - September 20, 2023
Declaration of Special Spot Round Allocation Result September 21, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 21 - September 22, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 21 - September 23, 2023
Final Special Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Special Spot Round September 25, 2023
Candidates to Apply for the Special Spot Admission Round September 25 – September 26, 2023
Declaration of Special Spot Round Allocation Result September 27, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 27 – September 28, 2023
PG
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date June 5 - June 30, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Result July 20, 2023
DU CSAS(PG) Registrations Start Date July 27, 2023
DU CSAS(PG) Registrations Last Date August 10, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 1
Declarations of CSAS(PG) 2023 First Allocation List August 17, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 17 – August 20, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications August 17 – August 21, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 22, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 2
Supernumerary Quota Allocations  August 31, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 31 – September 03, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications August 31 – September 04, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 05, 2023
Mid-Entry Registrations September 07 – September 09, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 3
Declarations of CSAS(PG) 2023 Third Allocation List September 11, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 11 – September 13, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications September 11 – September 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 15, 2023
Spot Round 01
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round September 19, 2023
Candidates to Apply for Spot Round September 19 – September 21, 2023
Declaration of DU PG Spot Allocation  September 23, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 23 – September 24, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 23 – September 25, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 26, 2023
Spot Round 02
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 02 September 29, 2023
Correction/Upgrade Window October 01, 2023
Declaration of DU PG Spot Round 02 Allocation Result October 03, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat October 03 – October 05, 2023
Departments/Colleges to Verify and Approve the Application October 03 – October 06, 2023
Last date of online payment of admission fee October 07, 2023

Lady Irwin College Rankings & Accreditations

  • Lady Irwin is ranked 22nd among colleges in India by NIRF, 2023.
  • Lady Irwin is ranked 16th among colleges in India by NIRF, 2022.
  • Ranked 24th at the National Level by NIRF 2021.
  • Ranked 56th for Science category by India Today, 2021. 
  • The college is accredited by NAAC Grade 'A+'.
  • The college is approved by UGC.

Lady Irwin College Courses & Fees

The details of courses are given below: 

Courses  Course Details Selection Criteria
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: Students must pass 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject from a recognized board
Fees: INR 88,935		 CUET
B.Sc (Hons.) Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have completed 10+2 with 50% aggregate and 50% or more than in English subject as well from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 88,935
B.Ed Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates need to pass a graduation degree from a recognized university		 CUET PG scores
PG Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: Students must pass graduation with a B.Sc. Home Science/ Food Technology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Nursing/ MBBS from a recognised university with at least 55% marks in aggregate 
M.Sc Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have passed graduation with 55% marks in aggregate in B.Sc. (H) or equivalent degree course from a recognised university		 Merit Based for 60% seats available
For remaining 40% seats, selection is based on CUET PG scores
PhD Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed 55% marks in master's from a recognized university		 CUET PG scores

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Lady Irwin College Admission Process

Lady Irwin College admission process is completely online. Candidates seeking admission are required to apply online on the official website. Admission to UG courses is done on the basis of CUET scores followed by e-counseling. Candidates need to pass their 10th and 12th class with 40 percent marks in total to be eligible for UG courses provided. The program-specific eligibilities vary from course to course.

The marks obtained by the candidate in CUET will be considered for computing the total marks according to the Program-Specific combinations of subjects for deciding merit and granting admissions in the undergraduate programs. Merit will be based only on the ‘combination of subjects in which a candidate has appeared in CUET as mentioned in the respective Program-Specific Eligibility.

 PG admissions are done through CUET PG. There total 75 programs for PG courses which is been provided by Delhi University. As per the DU admission policy, 50% of seats will be reserved for DU students, while admission to the 50% seats will be provided through CUET PG. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for PG courses through the CUET PG entrance exam.

Lady Irwin College Application Process

Candidates who wish to enroll for the UG courses are required to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) whereas candidates who wish to apply for the PG courses are required to apply for the CUET PG. 

CUET application process

Candidates applying for UG courses in Lady Irwin College can follow the following steps in order to register for the CUET: 

  • Candidates must visit the official CUET website that is: @cuet.samarth.ac.in. 
  • Upon opening the website candidates will find the ‘Register’ tab, they must click on it. 
  • After reading and understanding the information provided, candidates must hit the ‘Proceed’ button. 
  • After this, candidates will be directed to the application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully. 
  • After filling the necessary details candidates will have to upload important documents such as signature, photograph, marksheet, etc. Candidates must upload all the required documents. 
  • Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submitting the form or else the Online Application Form will not be considered.
  • After submitting the fee, candidates print out the form and save a hard copy for future references.
  • Candidates can login to their portals for any new updates, college cutoffs and so forth.

CUET PG Application Process 

Candidates who wish to enroll for the PG application process in Lady Irwin college can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the CUET PG examinations: 

  • Candidates must register at PG admission portal with their email address and fill the registration form 
  • Once the form is submitted candidates will receive a confirmation email with a verification link. Candidates must click on the link in order to verify themselves
  • Candidates will then be required to upload all the necessary documents such as signature, photograph, etc
  • Candidates must then fill the application form and select the programme that they want to apply for
  • After filling the application form candidates are supposed to pay the application fee
  • Once the fee and the application form is submitted, candidates can print a physical copy of the application form for future references

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Lady Irwin College Placement

Lady Irwin college has a placement cell which provides training, conducts seminars, talk shows, interview sessions and assignments to get the best opportunities in the corporate world. The aspirants get placement opportunities in the teaching related departments and nearly 25-30 schools come to hire students as interns, namely Lancer's Convent School, ASN Senior Secondary School, Ambience Public School, Cambridge School, Eicher Public School, and many other schools. The Food Technology department observes a 100% placement record. Placements Statistics for batch 2022 is as follows:

Particulars Placements Statistics (2020-22)
Total number of Graduating Students 538
Number of Placed Students 65
Number of Students Opted Out for Higher Studies 269
Median Package INR 5.71 LPA

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Lady Irwin College Scholarship

Lady Irwin College offers scholarship facilities to the students who are academically good. Few of the scholarship grants are listed below: 

  • Suvira Scholarship: This scholarship is provided to the student who has scored the highest marks in the 1st year, M.Sc. (RMDA) for FFCS paper.
  • Joshi Scholarship: This award is given to the student, securing the highest marks in M.Sc. Part I, for FAS paper.
  • Sushma Sharma Award: This is for the meritorious student of M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition, who obtains the highest score.
  • R.D. Sardana Memorial Scholarship: This award is provided to a student who has done meritorious work in FAS paper, M.Sc. Part I.

Other scholarship facilities are: 

  • Suniti Devi & Anand Prakash Gupta Scholarship
  • LIC Royalty Fund Scholarships Merit cum means
  • S. Sampuran Singh Memorial Scholarship
  • Student Aid Fund Scholarship 
  • Manjula Gupta Scholarships

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Lady Irwin College Facilities

  • Library: The college library is well stocked with all kinds of books. It provides a huge collection of books, journals, and other research papers. The current collection includes 57,000 approximately, as well as 200 online documents, 91 subscriptions of the journal both international and national. The library also has 8000 periodicals, and a 2750+ collection of research works including Thesis and Dissertations.
  • Sports: The college has a sports society which conducts and arranges different sports events in swimming, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, judo, yoga, athletics, and handball throughout an academic year.
  • Faculty: The Faculty of the college is popular for its academic excellence, achievements, and experience in both the academic and industrial fields. 75 faculties are there in the college among which 52 members are Ph.D. holders. The Faculty team comprises of:

Associate Professor- 22

Assistant Professor- 53

  • Hostel: The College provides an adequate environment for the students opting for the hostel. The rooms are well furnished and maintain the comfort of the students. The hostel has two separate buildings, one for UG students and another for PG students and Ph.D . A total number of 200 students can get accommodation in the provided hostel. Check: Lady Irwin College Hostel

Other Facilities: 

  • Medical Desk
  • Canteen 
  • Computer Resource Center

FAQs

Ques. When will Lady Irwin College release the cutoff for UG admission for 2022?

Ans. The cutoffs are the required scores which a candidate needs to score for taking admission in the Lady Irwin College. The College is set to release its cutoff lists on 1 October.

Ques. Why is the Lady Irwin College cut off high every year?

Ans. The Lady Irwin College offers admissions on merit and entrance basis. The Lady Irwin college cut offs remain higher every year due to various reasons: Popularity of courses, Category of the candidate, low difficulty level of the paper, imbalance in the ratio of aspirants and availability of seats etc. 

Ques. Can I take admission to B.A. (H), if I qualify for Lady Irwin College cut off in the first list ?

Ans. Yes, the students who have achieved percentage equivalent or above the cutoff in the first list in the 12th board qualifying examination, are eligible for taking admission in the B.A. (H) course. 

Ques. I did not opt for B.Sc. (H) at Lady Irwin College, but I qualified for the cutoff. Can I still apply?

Ans. No, as per the guidelines of the Delhi University the students are not eligible for taking admission in another course in Lady Irwin College after the release of the cutoff list. According to the rules of DU, only those applicants who have chosen the exact college and their course combination in the common application of DU UG Merit Based Admission, are eligible to apply for admission upon qualifying the cut off.

Ques. What was the highest cutoff score for different courses in the Lady Irwin College ?

Ans. The highest cutoff scores for different courses in Lady Irwin College are given below:
Course Highest Cutoff score
B.Sc. (H) Food Technology 95%
B.Sc. (H) Home Science 86%
B.Sc.(Prog.) Home Science  86%