Satyawati College, established in 1972 by the Government of Delhi, is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. Named after the esteemed freedom fighter Behen (Sister) Satyawati, granddaughter of Swami Shraddhanand, the college embodies her spirit of dedication and resilience. Behen Satyawati worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Sarojini Naidu, earning the nickname Toofani Behen (Stormy Sister) from Mahatma Gandhi for her zeal and determination. Satyawati College is affiliated with the University of Delhi and has been accredited with an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. Courses offered are Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), B.A. (Honours) in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, and Urdu, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), B.Com. (Honours), B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics, and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science.
Satyawati College is equipped with modern facilities to support both academic and extracurricular activities. Dr. K.P. Bhatt Satya Auditorium, which hosts events spanning academics, arts, and other co-curricular activities. A dedicated block that conducts around 20 different sports activities annually, promoting holistic development among students.
The college offers a vibrant campus life with various societies catering to diverse interests. Academic and professional societies include Commerce Society (Corporates), Finance and Investment Cell (Finova), and Social Entrepreneurship Societies (CDFSC and Enactus). Cultural and creative societies include Dramatics Society (Third Act), Arts and Culture Society (Utkarsh), and English Literary Society (Literbugs).
Through its commitment to academic excellence, infrastructural development, and holistic student engagement, Satyawati College continues to uphold its legacy as a premier institution within the University of Delhi.
