7 Universities In Delhi Other Than DU Like JNU, Amity & More That Are Pretty Darn Amazing Too!

Now that the ghastly pressure of ‘class 12th ke boards’ and frightening entrance exams are over, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief, ‘cause a new chapter of our lives is about to begin - #CollegeDiaries! And as much as we all wanna get admission into the prestigious and cool AF Delhi University, with the limited number of seats and unrealistically high cutoffs, getting into DU can be a hard nut to crack! But here, we’ve mapped out some of the most amazing and well known universities in Delhi that are NOT DU, so check ‘em out!

1. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, AKA, IP University is one of the coolest and the most sought after alternatives for every student who couldn’t make it into DU! Established in 1998, this university offers courses like B.Tech, LL. B. (Hons.), Masters in English and Journalism - to name a few. With great colleges like Maharaja Agrasen Institute Of Technology, Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology, VIPS, JIMS and lots more spread across various parts of the city, this is one of the best bets for all the fucchas out there! 

Where | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - Sector - 16C, Dwarka
Call Them | +91 11 2530 2170
Browse Through Their Website | http://www.ipu.ac.in/
Drop Them An E-Mail Here | [email protected], [email protected] 

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University

The epicenter of all the major student movements of Delhi, JNU is one of the most recommended and popular universities for all the aspiring journalists of the country! They also have courses like Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Language, Literature & Cultural Studies and more - so you can choose your courses accordingly. And since college life is not just about studies, you can always bunk classes to hangout at the huge canteen, or chill by the famous Parthasarathy Rocks with your new buddies! 

Where | Jawaharlal Nehru University - New Mehrauli Road
Call Them | +91 8448 699 430, +91 8448 699 431 & +91 8448 699 427 
Browse Through Their Website | https://www.jnu.ac.in/main/
Check Out Their FB Page |  https://www.facebook.com/jnuadmin/
Drop Them An E-Mail Here | [email protected] 

3. Jamia Millia Islamia

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With a star-studded list of alumni like Barkha Dutt, Shah Rukh Khan, Habib Faisal and Alankrita Shrivastava, Jamia Millia Islamia is just where you need to be for an amazing college life! They have an in-house radio centre, a kickass library, cafeterias that dish out the yummiest grub, a friendly and helpful faculty and lots more. Go on, check it out!

Where | Jamia Millia Islamia - Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, Jamia Nagar
Call Them | +91 11 2698 1717, +91 11 2698 4617 & +91 11 2698 4658 
Browse Through Their Website | https://www.jmi.ac.in/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/jmiofficial

4. Delhi Technological University

We really couldn’t forget the aspiring engineers in town now, could we? If you thought that IIT was the only place for you, then let us introduce you to DTU, formerly known as Delhi College of Engineering. Besides B.Tech, you guys can also apply for courses like Applied Chemistry, Humanities and even MBA at the Delhi School Of Management here. Pretty cool, eh?    

Where | Delhi Technological University - Shahbad Daulatpur, Main Bawana Road
Call Them | +91 120 2445 252
Browse Through Their Website | http://dtu.ac.in/

5. Amity University

Before you guys bring any of your prejudices to the table, let’s be clear, Amity University is one of the best private universities in the country! With world-class facilities like a great library, renowned eateries inside the campus, big pools and sporting facilities, this campus gives you more than just a place to study at. Although these guys are famous for their Engineering and Management courses, they also have Architecture, Journalism, Fine Arts, Medical and Hotel Management courses for you to check out!  

Where | Amity University -  Gate Number 1 Road, Sector 125, Noida
Call Them | +91 120 2445 252
Browse Through Their Website | http://www.amity.edu/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/amityuni/

6. Lingaya’s University 

Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture - you name the course, these guys have it here! Lingaya’s University is one of the few private universities that not only boasts of an amazing faculty, but even more amazing placement opportunities. You can rest assured that your college life won’t be a dull one once you get here, as these guys have a great outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities and lots more to make you a happy camper!  

Where | Lingaya’s University - Nachauli, Jasana Road, Old Faridabad, Haryana
Call Them | +91 129 2598 200 & +91 11 4071 9000
Check Out Their FB Page |  https://www.facebook.com/LingayasUniversity1
Browse Through Their Website | http://lingayasuniversity.edu.in/

7. BML Munjal University

A fairly new entrant, BML Munjal University was founded by the Hero Group and is mentored by the prestigious Imperial College of London. This 50-acre campus has really awesome flat-style hostels and courses like B.Tech, BBA, MBA, B. Com (Hons.) and Ph.D, as well. So, if you wanna enjoy true freedom, then this university is just perfect for you! 

Where | BML Munjal University - National Highway, Gurgaon
Call Them | 1800 1036 888
Browse Through Their Website | https://www.bml.edu.in/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/BMLMunjalUniversity

So, don’t let the pressure of getting into DU take over your life - there are tons more options available out there!