Delhi University

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University of Delhi

Motto	Niṣṭhā dhṛtiḥ satyam (Sanskrit)
Motto in English	Dedication, Steadfastness and Truth
Type	Central University
Established	1 May 1922; 102 years ago (1 May 1922)
Founder	Maurice Gwyer
Accreditation	NAAC
Academic affiliations	UGC AIU ACU Universitas 21 NCTE[1] BCI[1]
Endowment	₹433 crore (US$52 million)[2] (2018-2019)
Chancellor	Vice President of India
Vice-Chancellor	Yogesh Singh[3][4]
Visitor	President of India
Academic staff	1402[5]
Undergraduates	1266[5]
Postgraduates	21628[5]
Doctoral students	3502[5]
Location	New Delhi , Delhi , India 28°41′N 77°13′E / 28.69°N 77.21°E / 28.69; 77.21
Campus	Urban
Language	English Hindi
Colours	Purple
Mascot	Elephant (Strength and wisdom)
Website	www.du.ac.in
Location in Delhi

The University of Delhi, informally known as Delhi University (DU, ISO: Dillī Viśvavidyālaya), is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly and is recognised as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Vice President of India serves as the university chancellor. The university is ranked 6th by National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024.