At LSR, a premier educational institution of the University of Delhi, we believe in the exemplary mission of nurturing young women and equipping them to succeed in a rapidly changing, inter-dependent world. LSR was established by the late Sir Shri Ram in the memory of his wife in 1956. We are, and have always been, restless and tireless in fulfilling his vision of ‘More education. More education for Women. And more education for more women.’
Today, LSR is a name synonymous with leadership, scholarship and reinvention. Be it academics, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, LSR has proven itself time and again. We have been ranked among the top in country-wide surveys and have received an A++ grade in the second cycle of the NAAC accreditation process. Our alumna and students continue to make their mark on global and domestic platforms, making us proud every day. Some prominent alumni of the college are Nobel laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Olympian Manu Bhaker, Vinita Bali, Naina Lal Kidwai, Usha Thorat, Anupriya Patel, Geeta Chandran, Justice Gita Mittal, Pinky Anand, Nidhi Razdan, to name a few.
The college is located on a 15-acre campus in South Delhi with ICT-enabled classrooms, large seminar halls, and laboratories. Sixteen vibrant courses of study are transacted, among which two are Professional courses (Elementary Education and Journalism). The campus of LSR is considered to be one of the greenest, most beautiful campus in Delhi University, winning us the prestigious Delhi University Green Cup since the last 28 years. In line with the sustainable development goals, we strive to adopt sustainable practices of Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle to minimize our carbon footprint. A critical learning resource in LSR is the digitized library with 1,50,000 books and subscriptions to several e-resources and print journals.
In line with the National Education Policy 2020, we follow a student-centric, innovative, inter-disciplinary and inclusive pedagogy. LSR fosters a research-based culture with various departments having research clubs and academic publications. The College has excellent results in University examinations. Our faculty members are valued for their academic expertise and professional competence. Outside the classroom, LSR offers students opportunities for holistic development through platforms like the Office of International Programs that has collaborations with international institutes of higher educationsuch as Science Po, Paris, Macquarie University (Australia), and the National University of Singapore, and over 30 active student societies, along with NSO, NCC and NSS. The placements offered at LSR are exemplary, witnessing the participation of industry stalwarts like McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bank of America, Keplar Consulting, Hindustan Unilever, D.E. Shaw, etc.
Students encounter several outreach programmes that give them access to opportunities for creating positive social change. Equity is a primary value for the institution and LSR has a robust Freeship-Scholarship programme to ensure that lack of finances does not become a barrier to education for young women. REACH-LSR, the Equal Opportunity Cell of College, addresses the requirements of students coming from marginalized backgrounds and those with disability.
LSR has never been an institution that rests upon its past laurels and continues to aspire for brilliance.. The NEP 2020 has reinvigorated an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, academic flexibility, holistic learning, and Indian culture and history. As we roll out the fourth year of Undergraduate NEP and navigate through its complex maze, we shall not lose sight of our most compelling goal- to create an educational environment where we prepare the young women of today to be the trailblazers of tomorrow- whether in research, technology, leadership, or global advocacy. Let us continue to break barriers and go where no woman or man has gone before. It is my ardent hope and vision for the road ahead that we will continue to combine the best of our strengths and collectively build on our legacy of excellence and our own special brand of ‘magic’ at LSR, as we await history to be written again.
Greetings from the Principal.
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), a premier educational institution of the University of Delhi. LSR was established in 1956 by late Sir Shri Ram in memory of his wife. His commitment to the cause of education was not merely philanthropic but was integral to his idea of nation building. Today, LSR has evolved into a gateway to excellence. We not only prove ourselves in academics but also in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. A look at the many university rank holders across departments as well as the number of awards won at national and international sports and cultural competitions, the numerous distinguished visitors as well as the multitude of societies that college is buzzing with bears testimony to the rich tapestry that characterises LSR.
Our record of excellence has been acknowledged repeatedly by assessments made by many independent and reputed surveys. We have been consistently ranked as No. 1 college in India for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. We are also proud that LSR scored an A+ grade with CGPA of 3.61 awarded by NAAC. It is a matter of pride that NAAC have given us 100% marks for our infrastructure. LSR has climbed to the 2nd position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India rankings. Our students benefit from a robust Placement Cell that works with the individual students throughout the year. Our excellence is recognized by the MHRD that instituted an Institution Innovation Council at Lady Shri Ram College. We are one of the very few non-technical institutions in the country to be granted this recognition.
While our students become global citizens through our numerous international exchange programmes or by securing admission in the best universities in the world, we are equally focused on rooting them in their social contexts. The students participate in many outreach programmes that allows them to transform lives around them. REACH, an acronym for Reaffirming Equity, Access, Capacity and Humanism, is an initiative that acts as the equal opportunity cell of the college. It provides an inclusive platform and enhances the strength and capabilities of students coming from diverse backgrounds.
Like the rest of the Nation, LSR has faced the formidable challenge of the Covid -19 pandemic. It has brought to the fore the need for online education. The College has taken all possible steps to ensure that this transition is a smooth one for the faculty as well as students. At this time the faculty has endeavoured to adapt their pedagogy to the online mode and remain connected with students even during a time of social distancing. Teaching-Learning is at the core of the institutional ethos. We follow a student-centric approach. Teachers are trained as empowered agents to bring social change. The off line and virtual classrooms are looked upon as a site of engaged learning, reflective action and participatory pedagogy. The College has focussed on digital inclusivity and sought to provide support to students in need of financial assistance through the provision of data cards and laptops. LSR stands for Leadership with Social Responsibility. As an example of our commitment to social responsibility, LSR offers very liberal, need-based free-ship and scholarship programmes. These enable students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to be part of LSR and their perspectives enrich the classroom. The health of our students remains a priority for college. Hence a doctor and two counsellors are available to students for online consultation.
We also take pride in being an environmentally conscious institution. We follow the cardinal principle of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. We have been taking several initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and will continue to do so. We have been getting the Green Shield from Delhi University for the last eighteen years as an acknowledgement of our clean and green campus.
The college, while proud of its past achievements, is marching ahead on its journey to achieve excellence.