Magical capital for higher studies

The usual scene after a 12th or +2 level examination: parents visiting career counsellors and students seeking guidance from seniors or teachers; at a complete mess with a burden of over information or at a complete loss with the lack of information. Various fields, numerous courses, multiple streams and the ever rising competition seems to be the major concerns for all who would like to be successful in their respective upcoming. The question, however, that remains is that of the locality where the college is situated. A metropolis is best sought after by people in large, so as to give them an extra benefit that a booming Indian city could give. The largest metropolis in India is one such option; and many would be enthralled to know that Delhi is capable of magic in the educational and career fields.

(Delhi University Vice Chancellor’s Office)

With over 165 colleges, 15 universities, 55 management institutes, 7 medical colleges, 10 engineering colleges, large number of computer institutes and around 315 higher secondary schools, the capital could boast about the educational development that it has seen over the past years in a rather one sided way while compared to many other Indian cities. This cosmopolitan city has got a cosmopolitan outlook which is shown through the diversity of institutions which are not confined to only a single branch or sphere. The central universities in Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia University are rated as the nation’s top universities.

A plethora of institutions under these universities offer diverse courses. The most sought after under graduation courses in the Delhi University are B.Com, Economics, English, History and Statistics and can be done from a number of colleges under the university like St. Stephens College, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Hindu College, Ramjas College, etc. The Honors level gives these courses its coveted status and some even enjoy direct placements, right after graduation. The Delhi School of Economics and Faculty of Management Studies are some leading faculties under the University Of Delhi. Research level education can be pursued from any of these universities and, the highly qualified faculty members and well developed infrastructure adds to an admirable educational career. The AJK Mass Communication Research Centre department of Jamia Millia is considered to be one of the best for journalism and mass communication in Asia. Various other prestigious colleges are AIIMS, IIT, IIMC and Indarprastha University. The AIIMS and the IIT are some of the premier institutes in medicine and engineering, respectively. Apart from the university libraries, students could access various other libraries like the Sahitya Akademi, Nehru Memorial Library, Ramakrishna Mission Library, Max Mueller Bhavan, British Council and many others which help students with their respective area of interests. Delhi has got some of the best coaching centers in almost all fields, ranging from civil service to IIT and CAT entrance coaching to actuarial science preparations.

(Various coaching centers and study circles are found in a large number)

The upper edge that the city holds in the area of education is the competitive atmosphere, prevalent here. Large study groups and circles devote themselves to their respective research or competitive examination and excel, greatly. Almost 50% of the students from JNU attempt the civil service examinations and a number of them make through, right in their first effort. It’s also a well known fact that aspirants from Delhi top the rest of the country in the number of successful candidates for the civil services.

The area of exposure is tremendous with students getting to interact with people from almost all parts of the nation and world. Students come from the US, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kenya and Bhutan in large numbers. Language is also made fluent, in both English and Hindi, by frequent interactions with students, teachers, and retailers, respectively. Various career and educational openings are also made known to students through various sources, from seniors to education and career exhibitions. Unlimited opportunities are available and part time jobs can well fit into one’s daily schedule. Most students work as interns or part times, during their vacations, which gives them first hand experience and information regarding their respective field. Leading Multi National Companies look for young talents within Delhi colleges and institutes with a huge starting salary. Placement cells are to be found in all leading colleges.

(Victory lap after winning the Students Union elections)

Student politics and social activism is also found greatly in the capital. The DUSU (Delhi University Students Union) and JNUSU (Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union) creates a platform for budding politicians and future MPs and MLAs. The Central Universities boasts a great number of famous alumni and has to its name leading world personalities. Society, in large, is analysed by students and they are made aware of the various happenings around them. Daily seminars, exhibitions, movie screenings and talks by eminent personalities give education and study a fine finishing touch. Delhi houses some of India’s best monuments and museums and this would definitely be of interest for students in the field of archaeology.

(Convenient transportation: Delhi Metro Train)

New Delhi is the best city to live in among the metros in India and can boast of the highest standard of living in the country according to the Worldwide Quality of Living Survey. The capital also takes the lead on city prosperity index due to its low population and high per capita income. The other facet of living in Delhi is the quite reasonably priced house rents. The city does have its own posh areas where rates could reach amounts unreachable; but at the same time, student areas like Mukherjee Nagar, Hudson Lanes, Katwaria Sarai, Gautam Nagar, Munirka, Satya Niketan, Jia Sarai and many others comes up with affordable room rents, along with proper hygiene and other desirable living conditions. Plenty and affordable facilities are offered to students coming from outside Delhi which includes boarding and lodging facilities. Delhi is well equipped with metros and buses and has got some of the best roads in the whole country, for easy and convenient transportation. People are quite friendly and helpful in most cases; as the saying goes on: ‘Dilli hai Dilwalon Ki’. Malls and markets are well situated and vary from rich and fashionable to moderate and simple ones according to your needs and capabilities. And since education is ‘just another brick in the wall’, Delhi could very well shape this very wall called ‘life’ with its exuberant exposure, excellence and experience.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get ready to board the next train to the Nizamudin Railway Station.