Janki Devi Memorial College

About Institution

Janki Devi Memorial College, one of the prestigious colleges of Delhi University is located in central Delhi, about 5 kms. from Connaught Place and a few steps away from Karol Bagh Metro Station. The college was founded in 1959 by the famous Gandhian Shri Brij Krishan Chandiwala in memory of his mother Smt. Janki Devi in order to promote women's education. In recognition of the changing global scenario the college has changed its priorities and perspectives which is amply reflected in the syllabi and curricula. The college essentially caters to students of Humanities and Commerce streams. The expansion of the college over the years has been phenomenal. The strength of the student community has swelled significantly and we have students from all parts of the country. The college also has a distinguished and highly qualified faculty.

JDMC students have been showing their mettle in academics, extra and co-curricular activities and sports bagging top University positions, scholarships, medals and prizes. Over the years the college has built up an impressive infrastructure consisting of a fully automated library, wi-fi enabled computer system, a well equipped seminar room with audio visual facilities, open air auditorium, cafeteria, medical room headed by a highly qualified doctor, a sports room with all possible facilities and modernized office block and a student's common room. JDMC's vision for the next decade is to fulfill the educational needs of women students from all sections of society, and hone their talents to make them independent women of substance and worth.