Overview, features & quick facts
St. Stephen's College is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and highly revered premier liberal arts and science institutions in India. A constituent college of the University of Delhi, it is globally celebrated for its unique residential character, highly rigorous intellectual training, and distinct academic autonomy. The institution has an elite legacy of producing prime ministers, top-tier diplomats, international Rhodes scholars, and corporate trailblazers.
Key Features
1881
Established
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Programs
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Exams Accepted
What stands out about this college
Historic Legacy Since 1881
Pinnacle National Merit Cutoffs
Unrivaled Global Alumni Footprint
St. Stephen's stands as a national monument of higher education, distinguished by its historic architecture, exceptional student-faculty ratios, and an unmatched global alumni network.
2 programs with fee details
Fee Structure
Academic year 2026
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Step-by-step guide to apply
Register and appear for the CUET UG exam, and apply separately on the centralized DU CSAS portal as well as the official St. Stephen's College admission portal.
The college releases its independent shortlist criteria based primarily on a major weightage of the CUET score percentage.
Shortlisted candidates must attend a rigorous Personal Interview (PI) and Aptitude Assessment round to evaluate academic alignment and lock in the final admission list seat.
As a minority institution, St. Stephen's maintains a unique, highly transparent multi-stage screening criteria that values both national test scores and verbal presentation capability.
Reasons students pick this college
The college's active Campus Placement Cell attracts elite global management consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG), investment banks, and premier international research think tanks, offering top-tier undergraduate salary packages.
Financial aid & fee waivers available
Fee waiver for students with strong academic performance in qualifying exams
Quick facts to help you evaluate this campus
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Active courses listed
Across Commerce
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Facilities available on campus
Separate hostels for boys and girls with modern amenities
High-speed internet connectivity throughout the campus
Keep these ready before applying
Situated in the heart of Delhi University's North Campus, St. Stephen's features a breathtakingly beautiful, heritage-listed red-brick residential campus. Designed by Walter George, the infrastructure hosts beautiful heritage smart lecture rooms, advanced scientific research laboratories, and a massive multi-level digitalized central library holding rare manuscripts. Fully residential for a significant portion of its students, it features iconic student residence blocks, the famous 'Cafe' (dining hall), and vast green athletic fields that drive a deeply focused, legendary collegiate life.
BA (Honors)
Full program fee
| 3/4 Years (NEP Layout) |
₹40,000 - ₹45,000 (Subsidized academic cost; excludes residential/hostel fees) |
| 2 | B.Sc (Honors) Full program fee | 3/4 Years (NEP Layout) | ₹40,000 - ₹45,000 (Subsidized academic cost; excludes residential/hostel fees) |
Fees may vary by specialization and academic year. Confirm with the college before applying.
Tuition fees are highly subsidized through public funding, though residential facilities and specific student society charges carry standard public institutional institutional margins.
St. Stephen's emphasizes close academic mentorship through small-group personal tutorials, pushing critical thinking, intense research logic, and independent analytical capabilities beyond standard classroom syllabus structures.
Up to 75% fee waiver based on family income
50% fee waiver for national level athletes
Monthly stipend for research scholars
1881
Year established
3 campus highlights listed on this page
24/7 security and on-campus medical facilities
Gym and sports facilities for students
Library with books and digital resources
Hygienic cafeteria with diverse food options
Shortlisted candidates successfully clearing the competitive CUET score cutoffs and called for the final evaluation matrix must verify these folders.
