The Innovator

State-of-the-art labs, interactive learning in classrooms and internships at top research institutes. A BSc from Miranda is a worthy aspiration

- Harshita Das

The red-bricked walls, the mighty arches, the Harry Potter-esque staircase leading up to the Heritage Hall on the first floor, little gossip corners and the frappe that is served under the mushroom canteen is how Mirandians reminisce their days at Miranda House or MH as it has been popularly known over the years. Established as a “college of excellence” for young women by Sir Maurice Gwyer, the then Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, MH has consistently striven to provide top quality education and the highest standards of excellence in the 70 years of its existence.

The teaching of basic science subjects started at Miranda way back in 1948, when its first batch of students was admitted to the Physics and Chemistry departments and classes held in the university building. Subsequently, the academic practice moved to the present college premises on 7, Chhatra Marg in Delhi, which came to house the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics and Computer Science. Getting support under the DBT Star College scheme as well as acquiring Star College status has been a game-changing factor for the college and has contributed much to its success story. Over the years, Miranda has endeavoured to strengthen its basic science stream and equipped its laboratories with state-of-the-art infrastructure.