Delhi University (DU): Admission, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Placement

University of Delhi (DU), established in 1922, is a prestigious central university located in New Delhi, India. The university is renowned for its academic excellence as well as its rich scholarly legacy. University of Delhi has been accredited with an 'A+' grade by the NAAC. The university has received commendable rankings both nationally and internationally, securing the 11th spot in the ‘University' category in the NIRF Ranking 2023, 17th spot in the ‘Research’ category and 22nd position in the ‘Overall' category. Globally, DU has secured 407th rank in the 'University' category according to the QS Global Rankings 2023-24. Furthermore, DU has ranked at 220th position in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2023.

Delhi university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. Owing to its rich heritage as well as a strong emphasis on research, thousands of students from across the country seek admissions to the diversified programs offered by Delhi University. In 2023, DU offered 69,554 seats in UG programmes across various disciplines such as arts, commerce and science. The most popular UG courses include B.A. (Hons.) English, B.A. (Hons.) History, B.A. (Hons.) Political Science, B.Com (Hons.) and B.Sc. Life Sciences.

At the postgraduate level, DU offers over 200 courses in a variety of disciplines. The most popular PG courses include M.A. English, M.A. History, M.A. Political Science, M.Com. and M.Sc. Physics.

In addition to traditional academic courses, DU also offers a number of professional and vocational courses. These courses are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to enter the workforce. Some of the most popular professional and vocational courses offered by DU include:

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2. Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
3. Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
4. Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
5. Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

The university's campus consists of numerous colleges and faculties, each contributing to its vibrant academic environment. The notable alumni of Delhi University include influential figures in politics, literature, science, and the arts.

DU Highlights

Candidates can check relevant information about Delhi University below.

PARTICULARS	DETAILS
University Name	University of Delhi (DU)
University Type	Central University
Year of establishment	1922
Ranking	11th in University (NIRF), 22nd Overall (NIRF), 407th (QS Global Rankings 2023-24)
Courses Offered	B.A., B.A. (Hons.), B. Com, B.Sc, M.A., MSc, Ph.D, MBA, MCA, LLB, BJMC, BHM
Flagship Courses	B.A., B.Com
Entrance Exam	CUET UG, CUET PG, CUET PhD

DU Location

Delhi University constitutes four campuses—North-South, West, and East. The university currently oversees 91 affiliated colleges, 86 departments, and 16 faculties dispersed throughout various areas in Delhi. 

The main campus of the university, North Campus, is situated near the historic Old Delhi area, while the South Campus is in the southern part of the city.  The university's various colleges are spread across different neighbourhoods, contributing to the lively and dynamic atmosphere of the capital.

DU Ranking and Accreditation

1. In 2023, DU ranked at 11th position in the “University" category, at 17th position in the "Research" category and at 22nd position in the “Overall” as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). 
2. DU's position in QS World University Rankings was 407 in 2023, showcasing its presence on the global academic landscape. 
3. In the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2023, DU has ranked at 220th position.
4. DU is recognized by the UGC, the apex body for higher education in India, ensuring its adherence to national quality standards.
5. The university has been accredited with a CGPA of 3.28 with an A + grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).  
6. 54 colleges affiliated with DU have been accredited by (NAAC) with several others undergoing the process. 

Candidates can check the NIRF India Rankings 2023 for various DU colleges below.

NAME OF THE COLLEGE	RANKING
Miranda House	1
Hindu College	2
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College	6
Kirori Mal College	9
Lady Shri Ram College For Women	9
Shri Ram College of Commerce	11
Hans Raj College	12
Sri Venkateswara College	13
St. Stephens's College	14
Deshbandhu College	17
Acharya Narendra Dev College	21
Lady Irwin College	22
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences	22
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College	24
Daulat Ram College	28
Gargi College	31
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women	32
Maitreyi College	36
Jesus & Mary College	38
Kamala Nehru College	43
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce	47
Dyal Singh College	48
Ramanujan College	49
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College	62
Ramjas College	67
Shyam Lal College	68
Shivaji College	70
Maharaja Agrasen College	81
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce	84
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies	92
Keshav Mahavidyalaya	93
Indraprastha College for Women	97

DU UG Admission 2024: Courses and Fees

DU offers a diverse range of undergraduate (UG) courses across various disciplines. Candidates can check relevant details regarding fees for various UG programs offered by DU below.

DU UG courses offered in Arts and Humanities:

Course	Annual Fees
B.A. (Hons.) Economics	INR 7,300- INR 40,420
B.A. (Hons.) English	INR 6,880- INR 40,420
B.A. (Hons.) History	INR 5,260- INR 40,420
B.A. (Hons.) Political Science	INR 8,495- INR 24,100
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy	INR 7,685- INR 24,100

DU UG courses offered in Social Sciences:

Course	Annual Fees
B.A. (Hons.) Psychology	INR 7,349- INR 32,100
B.A. (Hons.) Sociology	INR 6,980- INR 24,100
B.A. (Hons.) Geography	INR 5,660- INR 34,100

DU UG courses offered in Commerce and Business Administration:

Course	Annual Fees
B. Com.	INR 5,160- INR 18,850
B.Com. (Hons.)	INR 5,660- INR 19,870

DU UG courses offered in Science:

Course	Annual Fees
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics	INR 7,965- INR 42,835
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry	INR 7,965- INR 42,835
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics	INR 7,965- INR 40,780
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany	INR 7,965- INR 24,515
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology	INR 7,965- INR 26,965
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry	INR 15,050- INR 34,750
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science	INR 15,900- INR 50,500

DU UG Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check eligibility criteria for various UG courses offered by Delhi University below.

NAME OF THE COURSE	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
B.A.	HSC with an aggregate of at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination
B.A. (Hons.)	HSC with an aggregate of at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination
B.Sc	HSC with at least 45% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology/ Biochemistry and passing in one compulsory language
B.Sc  (Hons.)	HSC with at least 55% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology and 50% in one compulsory language (English)
B. Com	HSC with an aggregate of at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination
B. Com (Hons.)	HSC with an aggregate of at least 45% marks in the qualifying examination

DU UG Admission 2024: Selection Process

Admission to UG courses in Delhi University are carried out through CUET. Candidates can check expected CUET cut offs 2024 (in percentile) for DU colleges below.

Name of College	BA	BA (Hons)	BSc	BSc (Hons)	BCom
Lady Sri Ram College for Women	97-99	90-92	92-94	99-100	99-100
Gargi College	99 or Above	97.5-98.5	99-100	99-100	80-81
Hans Raj College	98.5-99.5	96-98	96-98	99-100	99-100
Daulat Ram College	99 or Above	98-99.5	89-90	99-100	94-96
Acharya Narendra Dev College	95-96	96.5-98	96-98	97-99	96-98
Aditi Mahavidyalaya	96-97	92-94	98-100	99-100	96-98
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College	97.5-98.5	96-98	96-98	97-99	99-100
Bharati College	95-97	96-98	99-100	96-97	99-100
Bhim Rao Ambedkar College	96-97	96-98	99-100	94-96	99-100
College of Art	98.5-99.5	96-98	99-100	94-96	99-100
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce	98-99	96-98	96-98	99-100	99-100
Deshbandhu College	88-90	80-82	76-78	78-80	99-100
Hindu College	99 or Above	96-98	96-98	96-98	99-100
Janki Devi Memorial College	98.5-99.5	91-93	92-93	99-100	96-98
Jesus & Mary College	99 or Above	95-96	93-95	99-100	99-100
Kirori Mal College	98-99.5	96-98	96-98	99-100	99-100
Lakshmi Bai College for Women	96-97	92-94	96-98	99-100	99-100
Maharaja Agrasen College	95-96	92-94	92-94	96-98	99-100
Maharshi Valmiki College of Education	95-96	90-91	93-94	96-98	96-98
Maitreyi College for Women	97-98	92-93	91-92	95-97	96-98
Mata Sundri College for Women	96-97	94-96	92-93	94-96	99-100
Miranda House	99-100	98-100	99-100	98-100	99-100
Moti Lal Nehru College	98.5-99.0	98-99	97-99	97-98	98-99
Rajdhani College	97-99	97-99	96-97	96-98	97-98
Ramanujan College	98-99	97.5-98.5	96-97	97-99	98-99
Ramjas College	99 or Above	98-100	98-99	98-99	99-100
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College	97-98	97-99	95-96	96-97	98-99
Sri Ram College of Commerce	–	–	–	–	99-100
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College	98-99	97-98	97-98	96-98	98-99
St Stephens College	99-100	98-100	98-99	98-99	97-99

DU PG Admission 2024: Courses and Fees

Delhi University offers a comprehensive array of postgraduate (PG) courses across diverse disciplines. Candidates can check relevant information regarding fees for different PG courses offered by DU below.

DU PG courses offered in Arts and Humanities:

NAME OF THE COURSE	ANNUAL FEES
M.A. English	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. Hindi	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. Sanskrit	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. French	NA
M.A. German	NA
M.A. Japanese Studies	NA
M.A.Linguistics	NA

DU PG courses offered in Social Sciences:

NAME OF THE COURSE	ANNUAL FEES
M.A. Economics	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. History	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. Philosophy	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. Political Science	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A. Psychology	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.A.Sociology	NA

DU PG courses offered in Science:

NAME OF THE COURSE	ANNUAL FEES
M.Sc Physics	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.Sc Chemistry	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.Sc Botany	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.Sc Zoology	INR 14,500 (approx.)
M.Sc Anthropology	NA
M. Sc Environmental Studies	NA

DU PG courses offered in Mathematics:

NAME OF THE COURSE	FEES
M.Sc Computer Science	INR 31,986
M.A./M.Sc Mathematics	INR 14,500 (approx.) per year
M.A./M.Sc Statistics	INR 14,500 (approx.) per year
MCA	INR 47,294

DU PG courses offered in Commerce:

NAME OF THE COURSE	ANNUAL FEES
M.Com	INR 14,500 (approx.)

 DU PG courses offered in Education:

NAME OF THE COURSE	ANNUAL FEES
B. Ed	INR 6,910
M. Ed	INR 7,010

DU PG Admission 2024: Eligibility criteria

1. For candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NCL/EWS category, the minimum eligibility is 50% marks aggregate or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
2. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category, the minimum eligibility is 45% marks aggregate or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

DU PG Admission 2024: Selection Process

Admission to PG courses in Delhi University are carried out through CUET PG. Candidates can check course-wise expected cut off for various PG courses offered by Delhi University below.

Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
M.Sc. Computer Science	170 -190	160 -180	150-170	140-160	160-180
M.Sc. Botany	175 -195	165 -185	155 -175	145 -165	165 -185
M.Sc. Zoology	180 -200	170 -190	160 -180	150 -170	170 -190
M.Sc. Mathematics	185 -205	175 -195	165 -185	155 -175	175 -195
M.Sc. Chemistry	190 -210	180 -200	170 -190	160 -180	180 -200
M.Sc. Physics	195 -215	185 -205	175 -195	165 -185	185 -205
M.Com.	190 -210	180 -200	170 -190	160 -180	180 -200
M.A. Sociology	135-150	125-140	115-130	105-120	125-140
M.A. History	140-160	120-140	100-120	100-120	70-90
M.A. Sanskrit	80-100	60-70	50-60	50-60	70-90
M.A. Hindi	200-230	150-170	200-220	80-100	130-150
M.A. Economics	100-130	70-90	50-80	40-70	100-120
M.A. Urdu	80-100	40-50	60-70	40-50	70-90
M.A. Philosophy	110-130	50-60	50-60	30-50	100-120
M.A. English	200-220	160-200	150-180	150-175	160-180

DU B.Tech Admission 2024: Courses and Fees

DU offers the following B.tech programs:

1. B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
2. B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
3. B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Candidates can check the fees for DU B.Tech programs below.

B.TECH PROGRAM	ANNUAL FEES
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering)	2,16,000
B.Tech (Electronics and Communication Engineering)	2,16,000
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)	2,16,000

DU B.Tech Admission 2024: Eligibility criteria

1. The candidate must have passed Class XII or its equivalent.
2. A candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% (55% in case OBC-NCL and 50% in case of SC/ST/PwBD), in an aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and must have passed English as a subject of study at the Senior School Certificate Examination level. 
3. For applying to B.Tech. Programs offered by DU, the candidate must have appeared in JEE (Main) Paper-I.

DU B.Tech Admission 2024: Selection Process

Admissions to DU B.Tech programs are carried out on the basis of merit secured by the candidates in JEE Main examination conducted by NTA.

DU LLB Admission 2024: Courses and Fees

Delhi University, through its Faculty of Law, offers the following Law Programs:

1. Three-year LL.B. program
2. Five-year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program
3. Five-year Integrated BBA LLB (Hons.) program

Candidates can check relevant information regarding fee structure for DU LLB programs below. 

COURSE	TOTAL FEES
LL.B	NA
B.A. LL.B	INR 1,90,000
BBA LL.B	INR 1,90,000

DU LLB Admission 2024: Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for three year LL.B. program:

1. Graduate/Postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate for General category candidates.
2. Graduate/Postgraduate degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates.
3. Graduate/Postgraduate degree with at least 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST candidates.

Eligibility criteria for Five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)/BBA LL.B. (Hons.) program:

1. Candidates must qualify class XII (10+2 system) from a recognized board.
2. A candidate must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate for UR/ EWS/ OBC-NCL category and at least 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwBD category.   
3. For applying to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Programs of DU, candidates are required to appear in CLAT examination. 

DU LLB Admission 2024: Selection Process

1. The admissions to the three year LL.B. program offered by DU are carried out on the basis of merit secured in the CUET PG Entrance Test.
2. The admissions to Five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)/BBA LL.B. (Hons.) courses offered by DU are carried out on the basis of merit secured in The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

DU MBA Admission 2024 : Courses and Fees

DU offers various MBA programs through Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Department of Finance and Business Economics (DBE) and Delhi School of Economics (DSE). Candidates can check relevant information regarding the fee structure of DU MBA programs below.

Program	Offered by	Fees
MBA Full Time	Faculty of Management Studies	INR 10,480
MBA Executive (Evening program)	Faculty of Management Studies	INR 50,000
MBA Executive HCA (Evening program)	Faculty of Management Studies	INR 50,000
MBA Finance	Department of Finance and Business Economics	INR 48,500
MBA Business Economics	Department of Finance and Business Economics	INR 48,500
MBA International Business	Delhi School of Economics	INR 48,770
MBA Human Resource Development	Delhi School of Economics	INR 48,770
MBA Business Analytics	Delhi School of Economics	INR 48,770

DU MBA Admission 2024: Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for admissions to DU MBA programs state that the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

DU MBA Admission: Selection Process

The admissions to DU MBA courses are based on the merit secured by candidates in CAT examination.

DU Ph.D Admission 2024: Courses

Delhi University offers a range of Ph.D courses allowing scholars to pursue advanced research in various disciplines. Some Ph.D courses offered by DU are listed below.

1. Ph.D in English
2. Ph.D in Economics
3. Ph.D in History
4. Ph.D in Philosophy
5. Ph.D in Psychology
6. Ph.D in Modern Indian Languages and Literary studies
7. Ph.D in Financial Studies
8. Ph.D in Commerce
9. Ph.D in Mathematics
10. Ph.D in Sociology
11. Ph.D in Physics
12. Ph.D in Chemistry
13. Ph.D in Botany
14. Ph.D in Zoology
15. Ph.D in Home science

DU Ph.D Admission 2024: Eligibility criteria

Candidates can check relevant information regarding the eligibility criteria for DU Ph.D courses below.

Program	Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D in English	M.A. in English with a minimum of 55% marks
Ph.D in Economics	A Master‘s or M.Phil. Degree in Economics (or in an allied subject) with a minimum of 55% marks
Ph.D in History	Master’s or M.Phil degree in History with at least 55% or an equivalent grade
Ph.D in Philosophy	Master’s degree in Philosophy/Allied subject with 55% marks
Ph.D in Psychology	Master’s degree in Psychology/Applied Psychology
Ph.D in Modern Indian Languages and Literary studies	M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature/Allied Subject with 55% marks
Ph.D in Financial Studies	M.phil/Master’s degree in Management/Commerce/Economics with minimum of 55% in aggregate
Ph.D in Commerce	M.Com./M.Phil./MBA/ MIB/MHROD/MFC
Ph.D in Mathematics	Master’s degree in Mathematics with at least 55% in aggregate
Ph.D in Sociology	Minimum 55% in post-graduation
Ph.D in Physics	M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc./M. Tech. in allied subject with 55% marks
Ph.D in Chemistry	M.Sc in Chemistry
Ph.D in Botany	M.Sc in Botany/Allied Subject
Ph.D in Zoology	M.Sc Zoology/Allied Subject with minimum 55% marks in aggregate
Ph.D in Home science	M.Sc. in Home Science (55% marks) in relevant subjects

DU Ph.D Admission 2024: Selection Process

Admission to DU Ph.D courses are carried out in two phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2.

DU Ph.D PHASE 1: 

1. Only candidates qualifying UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET / JRF / AYUSH-NET/DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE or equivalent national level examination/fellowship / GATE/ teacher fellowship holders and others can apply for admission to DU Ph.D programs during Phase 1.
2. Eligible candidates are then shortlisted for the interview round.

DU Ph.D PHASE 2:

1. All eligible candidates seeking admission to DU Ph.D programs can apply and register for the CUET Ph.D. Entrance Test.
2. Candidates who become eligible on the basis of appearing in CUET Ph.D are then shortlisted for interviews after the declaration of the CUET Ph.D results.

DU Placement

For the year 2022, the median salary for the 3 year UG programs offered by Delhi University was INR 5,00,000 while the median salary for 2 year PG programs was INR 15,50,000. Candidates can check the placement statistics for various programs offered by Delhi University as per the NIRF Report 2022 below.

Program	Number of Students Placed	Median Salary
UG [3 year program]	183	INR 5,00,000
UG [4 year program]	28	INR 8,00,000
PG [1 year program]	37	INR 5,50,000
PG [2 year program]	1271	INR 15,50,000
PG [3 year program]	67	INR 13,60,000
PG Integrated [5 year program]	25	INR 7,50,000

DU Scholarships

DU provides various scholarships to students of UG and PG courses.

Scholarships for UG students

Candidates can check relevant information regarding DU scholarships offered to UG students below.

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Course	Department/ Colleges
1.	**Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant	1st year of 3 year degree course	All Colleges
2.	**Sh. Prem Prakash Award	-do-	All Colleges
3.	**The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book-Grant	3 year Degree course	All Colleges
4.	The Delhi State Co-operative Union Book-Grant	1st  year in U.G.	All Colleges
5.	Pt. Man Mohan Nath Dhar Book-Grant	1st year U.G./P.G	All Colleges
6.	Sardar Kartar Singh Grover Memorial Book-Grant	BCA/BSC 1st Year	All Colleges
7.	Ganga Sant Book-Grant	1st year B.A. (H) Mathematics / Sanskrit any other (H) course	All Colleges
8.	Puran Chand Khatri Book-Grant	1st year of 3 year degree course	All Colleges
9.	Delhi University Women Association Book-Grant	-do-	All Colleges
10.	Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant	1st year B.Sc.(H) Botany, Zoology	All Colleges
11.	Prof. J.C. Luthra & Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant	1st year B.A.(H) Economics, B.Sc. (H) Botany, Zoology, Physics & Chemistry	All Colleges
12.	Satish Batra Memorial Book-Grant	1st year B.A. (H/P) with Urdu	All Colleges
13.	Dr. S.L. Hora and Smt. V. Hora Endowment Book-Grant	1st year/B.Sc. (H) Zoology	All Colleges
14.	*Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Book-Grant (Blind Students)	1st year of 3 years Degree course	All Colleges
15.	*Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant (Blind Students)	1st year of 3 years Degree course	All Colleges
16.	Vijender Sharmila Chopra Book-Grant (Blind Students)	1st year of 3 years Degree course	All Colleges
17	Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable turst Scholarship	1st year B.A. (H) Psychology/ English/ Sanskrit/ Philosophy/ Hindi or B.Sc.(H) Anthropology	All Colleges
18.	Balak Ram Scholarship	1st year B.A.(H) B.Sc.(H) Mathematics	All Colleges

** Children coming from the families of DU employees only

* Blind Students only

Scholarships for PG students

Candidates can check relevant information regarding DU scholarships offered to PG students below.

Scholarship Name	Course	Department/Colleges
Delhi University & All India Post –Graduate Scholarship	P.G. 1st year	All colleges
His Holiness The Pope Scholarship	P.G. 1st year	All colleges

DU Infrastructure and Facilities 

Delhi University offers its students a number of facilities along with quality infrastructure to enhance the overall learning experience of the students. Delhi university campuses feature well-maintained classrooms equipped with modern teaching aids. Additionally, modern laboratories assist with scientific and research endeavours.

Libraries at Delhi University are extensive and include a vast collection of books, journals, and electronic resources, catering to the academic needs of students and researchers. The university is known for providing a conducive environment for scholarly pursuits.

Sports facilities are also a priority, with DU offering playing fields, gyms, and other recreational spaces to encourage physical well-being and extracurricular activities. Hostel accommodations are available, enhancing the residential experience for students coming from different regions.

DU Notable Alumni

DU boasts a distinguished list of alumni who have excelled in various fields. Some prominent figures include:

• Arun Jaitley: Former Finance Minister of India
• Nirmala Sitharaman: Finance Minister of India since 2019
• Sheila Dikshit: Former Chief Minister of Delhi
• Raghuram Rajan: Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India
• Satya Nadella: CEO of Microsoft
• Arundhati Roy: Author of “The God of Small Things”, Booker prize-winner
• Khushwant Singh: Noted Author and Journalist
• Gulzar: Renowned lyricist, poet and film director
• Shah Rukh Khan: Renowned Actor
• Barkha Dutt: Renowned television journalist