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      Rating Summary

      3.7/5
      213 Reviews
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      Not quite good even below the expectations

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      College Infrastructure

      Zakir Husain Delhi College has an average infrastructure compared to other colleges of Delhi University. The college has old heritage buildings that give it a traditional charm, but many classrooms and laboratories need renovation and better maintenance. The library is well-stocked and helpful for students, but the lack of hostel facilities is a major drawback. Students usually live in nearby PGs or rented rooms, which increases their expenses. The campus is located in central Delhi, making it easily accessible, though the space is limited and not very mod

      Academics

      Academically, the college maintains a good standard of education. The teachers are qualified, cooperative, and dedicated to helping students understand their subjects well. Regular lectures, internal assessments, and assignments ensure a disciplined study environment. The syllabus is the same as other Delhi University colleges, which gives students a strong foundation in their chosen fields. However, practical exposure and updated teaching tools can still be improved to match the needs of modern education

      Placements

      The placement opportunities in Zakir Husain Delhi College are limited compared to some other reputed colleges. Only a few companies visit the campus for recruitment, and the average salary packages offered are modest. Most students prefer to go for higher studies or search for jobs off-campus. The college’s placement cell tries to arrange internships and workshops, but students need to take their own initiative to gain industry experience and improve their career prospects.

      Value for Money

      In terms of value for money, the college performs well. The fees are quite affordable, as it is a government institution under Delhi University. Students get a recognized DU degree at a low cost, which is a great advantage for those looking for quality education without spending much. However, due to the lack of hostel facilities and limited placements, students may have to spend extra on living and finding jobs, which slightly reduces the overall return on investment.

      Campus Life

      Campus life at Zakir Husain Delhi College is vibrant and diverse. Students from different backgrounds study together, creating an energetic and friendly atmosphere. Various cultural events, debates, fests, and student societies keep the campus active throughout the year. Being located in the heart of Delhi, students also get good exposure to city life and opportunities outside the college. However, limited campus space and average infrastructure sometimes restrict activities, but overall, the environment remains positive and engaging.

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      Overall an average college

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure of zakir hussain delhi college is not good. It is one of the oldest college hence the building is old and doesnot have proper benches and desk and are not comfortable for students.

      Academics

      Academics of zakir hussain delhi college is good as the teachers are experienced as well as guide the students for how to write the papers and provide sufficient study material to the students to study and score well.

      Placements

      Placemsnt of zakir hussain delhi college is average as the placement cell of this college is not so active but only one internship drive takes place in a year for internships and placements for the students

      Value for Money

      Yes it is value for money if u dont have any other choice

      Campus Life

      Campus life is also ok.

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      Engage proactively: Take internships / online courses

      College Infrastructure

      Good library, old but large collection. Book Bank facility. Multimedia lab. <br> - Sports fields, auditorium, labs in many departments. Some classrooms are okay. <br> - New building made, promising design. - New building not yet in use (or only partially). Many classes still in old buildings. Some classrooms are not well maintained. <br> - Issues: poor ventilation, broken furniture, fans, water supply problems etc. <br> - No hostel facility. Stay updated on when the new building becomes usable. For now, be ready with own arrangements (PGs etc.). Also, if things like WiFi, labs are lacking, you might need extra effort (self-learning, using internet, possibly labs outside).

      Academics

      The Commerce Department is well-established; the B.Com Honours is sought after. <br> • Subject coverage is decent, especially for basics in accounting, finance, commerce theory. Students feel that for commerce students, many topics taught align with what’s needed for professional exams like CA / CS etc. <br> • Teachers are generally well qualified, helpful and approachable. Many reviews mention that faculty knowledge is good. • Some reviews say teaching style is not very engaging; that sometimes the way the professors teach doesn’t help much in understanding difficult topics. <br> • Latest, more industry-oriented content is less emphasized. Skills like modern analytics, software tools etc. are reportedly not always integrated. <br> • Attendance, internal assessments matter, strict in some cases; missing classes or labs can hurt.

      Placements

      For some courses (especially commerce / arts) there are placement drives, internship opportunities. <br> - Companies do visit, though many are smaller or not always relevant to all streams. - In courses like Science there is usually no strong placement support. Students say for many streams, placements are minimal. <br> - The average package numbers are moderate to low; very few high-package cases. <br> - Some batches get very few offers. If placements matter to you, check stats for your specific course. Try to connect with seniors to see what they got. Also push the college / placement cell: more workshops, upskilling, invite companies.

      Value for Money

      For what you're paying (DU govt college), many think ZHDC gives decent returns especially for arts/commerce. <br> - Faculty mostly helpful. Courses are recognized, degree holds weight. - If your priority is high placements and cutting-edge facilities, you might feel slightly underwhelmed compared to top DU colleges or private ones. <br> - Hidden costs: PG rent, commuting, maybe paying for lab work outside or for better resources. <br> - If your course is Science or you need labs, your costs/effort may go up. If money is a concern, ZHDC is still among better govt options. But plan budget for outside classes, commuting, equipment etc. Also try scholarships / grants if available.

      Campus Life

      The crowd is mixed but many students feel it’s decent. Societies are active in places. Cultural/extra-curricular opportunities exist. <br> - Value for money is often considered good given being a DU college, govt college. <br> - Library, green areas and general ambience get positive points from many. - Not much hostel or on-campus accommodation; you’d need PGs / rent. <br> - Infrastructure discomforts affect campus life (heat, broken furniture etc.). <br> - Some students complain about canteen food, hygiene, lack of comfort in daily facilities. <br> - New building delays lead to resource constraints. Best to stay somewhere nearby, so commuting isn’t tough. Engage in societies etc. to make campus life richer. Also, push for student feedback to administration for improving infrastructure.

      Others

      Taking all that into account, here’s how I see it: If your goal is to get a solid commerce degree, pursue further education (MBA, etc.), or do professional exams (CA / CS) while keeping costs low, then yes, ZHDC is a reasonable option. For many students, it’s a practical and affordable choice. But if your priority is getting top campus placements, or entering high-paying jobs right after undergrad, or having cutting-edge infrastructure / labs / practical exposure,

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      Average College overall

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure of zakir hussain Delhi College is not so good as it has the old building and the classes are not so well maintained. The canteen is also average and have only 1 ground and closed new building.

      Academics

      Academics of zakir hussain Delhi College is good. Teachers are experienced and they provide their knowledge and experience so as to help the students to get good marks and guide us how to write in the exams.

      Placements

      Placements pf zakir hussain Delhi College is average as not so many companies visit our college in the placement drive. The placements and internships are open for all years but not everyone succeed in getting it.

      Value for Money

      Yes its value for money

      Campus Life

      the campus life is average

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      Over all a good college

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure is also good. Zakir hussain delhi college is one of the oldest college of delhi university hence the building is of old architecture and the new building not yet opened. Big ground and greenery is there.

      Academics

      Academics of this Zakir Hussain delhi college is good . Teachers are concerned about the studies and provide proper feedback and take regular test to ensure the productivity of the students and help in scoring marks.

      Placements

      Placements of this college is good and amazing many companies come in this college during placement fair and provide chances to the students to secure placements ad well as internship for the students of all year.

      Value for Money

      Yes it is value for money

      Campus Life

      College life is amazing nd good

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      yes it is good

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      College Infrastructure

      The college gives off a comfortable vibe with infrastructure that supports both learning and student life. Its not overly flashy, but it gets the job done. also hving enough facilities to enjoy campus

      Academics

      Zakir husain delhi college provides a nurturing academic atmosphere where students are motivated to excel, learn critically, and prepare effectively for higher studies or professional pursuits. the acade

      Placements

      Zakir husain college may not record of high-profile corporate placements, it equips students with essential skills, career guidance and exposure the placement and internship opportunities can be quite rewarding.

      Value for Money

      Zakir husain delhi college is highly cost-effective. it strikes a perfect balance between affordability and quality, making it a smart choice for those seeking a solid education within a budget. it provides mentorship.

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      Overall a average college

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure is good but the college building is old as it is onr of the oldest college of delhi university and the new building is not in operation since past five years and also the benches are new

      Academics

      Academics of this college is nice teachers are concerned about the studies and provide guidence as well as free study material to help students score good marks in their examinations and helps us grow.

      Placements

      Placement of this college is not so good. Companies come once a year in this college in the internship and placement fair conducted by placement cell but does not provide enough opportunities to the students.

      Value for Money

      Yes value for money

      Campus Life

      Its good and fun

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      Don't join this college please :(

      College Infrastructure

      The college has poor infrastructure. The new building hasn't been made into use till now. The old building is horrible. Half of the benches are broken. The college ground doesn't open everyday. overall I will say the college has poor infrastructure.

      Academics

      The teachers & professors are serious about studies to a point that they even check the notebooks of students. This depends on person to person. Some might like this behaviour of teachers and some might not.

      Placements

      If you're coming to this college seeking placements, you're probably at the wrong place. This college does not offer any good placements and even if you get one then it wouldn't be much helpful. Don't consider this college for placement.

      Value for Money

      The college fee is very low .this is a good thing but considering traveling expenses and pg rent and all. It feels expensive for majority students. Also the college does not offer placements so I won't say this college is value for money .

      Campus Life

      Best- The college library is fully air-conditioned. this is probably the only best thing about our campus.rest of the campus is worst and hella boring. The campus life now feels okay though as it has been time in this college.

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      Over all a good college

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure is average as the zakir hussain college is the oldest college of delhi university and has the oldest building also the benches are not so great and comfortable and lead to back ache

      Academics

      Academics of this college is very good ,as the teachers are experienced. And provide the guidance and support to help the students in their accademics nd provide free study material to study to study.

      Placements

      Placements are good in this college as the placements cell of this college is gery active and many companies come and provide a chance to get placed and internship to the students of first sexon nd third year

      Value for Money

      Yes it is value for money

      Campus Life

      Yes its amazing

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      Good college it is

      College Infrastructure

      College infrastructure us good as it is the oldest college ilof delhi university and the college building is old the new building is also there which is jot uet been opened since 5Years and is jot open for students.

      Academics

      Academics of this college is also good teachers are concerned about the studies and marks of the students they provide the roadmap and the free studymaterial to study and also take regular tests in the class.

      Placements

      Placements in this college is also good the companies come on regular bases in this college for placements and internships. They also provide various opportunities to enhance the skills and cv with the respective portfolio.

      Value for Money

      Yes it is valueble

      Campus Life

      Yes good life.

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      Hi,

      Don’t Judge college by NIRF ranking. all the colleges of Delhi university are equally good. the only things matters is the Crowd and Location. As per my knowledge Location is very good situated in the Heart of New Delhi near Civic Centre near New Delhi Railway station.

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      Hey Sneha,

      According to the rules of Delhi University, if you are eligible for any College according to a particular cutoff and you have not applied for it you will not be given admission to it in that cutoff. But you can apply for college in next cutoff but as

      Hi Sutirtha, 

      You cannot expect to be admitted in Zakir Hussain College on the basis of merit only. If you have An ECA or sports quota then there is some hope for you. If your question remains unanswered or you have any more queries then feel free to ask. 

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