Shriya Singh's Review on Maitreyi College, University of Delhi

 Library And Reading Room
There is a well equipped library with a separate periodical section.  The Library has 81506 books. It subscribes to 78 journals and 13 Newspapers. The college also offers the facility of a Book-Bank for deserving and meritorious students.

Internet Facility
The Internet Room in the Library with Computers, (Provided by University of Delhi) offer the students access to Internet facility free of cost. The College has set up Wi-fi LAN connectivity. Also, Video Conferencing equipments are available in the College to conduct virtual classes.

Laboratories
The College has 15 very well equipped laboratories for practicals in subjects like Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics and Electronics.

Career Counselling/General Counselling
The College has also started career counselling to help students discover their potential and vocation.  Consequently many students from our college have been selected by prestigious companies for lucrative jobs. Teachers and special counsellors will be available for general counselling.

Book Store
The college book store offers a wide selection of text and other books.  Various stationery items and mementos are also available.

College Canteen
It is run by a contractor and supervised by the Students Union.  The college canteen serves as a pleasant eating and meeting place for students.  A coin-operated telephone is installed in the canteen for use by the students.

Medical Room
The college medical room provides basic medicines and has first-aid facilities should the need arise.  A doctor visits the college on appointed days.

Garden
The College is proud of its beautiful lawns, plants and flowers which regularly win trophies from the university.  Students are encouraged to keep the front lawns clean and untrodden.

Alumni Association
An old students association organise a get-together once a year in the College premises. A one-time enrolment fee of Rs. 100 will be charged in the final year from all students.

Legal Aid Cell
The college is associated with the Delhi Legal Services Authorities, which works towards the constitutional obligation of the state to ensure legal aid and guidance for the college community.

Maitreyi College is a college in the South Campus of the University of Delhi, located in Bapu Dham, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, India. It was established in July 1967 and named after the Vedic sage Maitreyi. It has one of the most beautiful campuses among South Delhi colleges. An all-women's college, it offers courses in fields from Science to Arts and History.

The Faculty is very good, all the staff members are well trained in their respective fields. the quatilty of teaching is really good. We have proper labs and equipments for every respective courses. All the necessary safety requirements is been well taken care of.

Well the college runs for 8 hours every day. The Quality and methodology of teaching is very good. Two or more tests are conducted every semester. One project/assignment is been given to every individual. Internal marks are been allotted on the basis of individuals performance in these tests and assignments.

In case any student has any doubt related to any subject or topic she can easily go and ask the teacher.. We all are like a family. We can just not share college problems but every day to day problems with them too…..in short they are really supportive.

Maitreyi College now offers postgraduate courses in Mathematics and Political Science including honours courses in Physical and Life Sciences, Commerce and Humanities. Last year our College started Post Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology, the first such course in University of Delhi. The college has another first to its credit by focusing on e-learning methodology to create teaching material and evaluation quizzes. The College also offers short term certificate courses in Journalism and Web-designing.

For the all round personality development of our students, the College has initiated programmes of awareness in health & fitness, legal aid services, disaster management and self-defense. Apart from our excellence in academics, we have an established tradition of continuous achievements in the field of sports, NCC, NSS and Cultural activities.

Scholarships And Prizes

Delhi University holds a competitive examination in the month of October each year for the award of All India Scholarships of Rs.250.00 per month, tenable for three years to students of B.A. (Hons) and B.Sc (Hons). Desirous students may apply along with an examination fee of Rs. 50.00 on the prescribed forms available at the Examination Branch VII (i) of the University of Delhi. Applicants may enquire from the college office for any other details.

SCHOLARSHIPS TO SC/ST STUDENTS

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Tribes are awarded scholarships by the States to which they belong. Such students are advised to obtain application forms from the Accounts Section immediately after their admission and submit the same duly completed along with the required certificates on or before the 20th August, 2010. The claim for scholarship by students who submit their applications in time will only be entertained.

The continuances of any Freeship, Scholarship or Grant of other privileges depends on satisfactory academic progress, regular attendance, discipline and good conduct. Every stipend holder has to abide by the College rules and regulations.

Academic Prizes

• Prizes are awarded to the college topper in each course, each year, provided the aggregate is 55% or above.
• Radha Sairam Memorial Award to the Best Student of Chemistry (Hons) 1st Year.
• Durga Devi Memorial Prize to the Best Student of Chemistry (Hons) 2nd Year.
• O.P. Dutta Memorial Prize to the Best Student of Chemistry (Hons) in all 3 Year.
•  Dr. (Mrs.) Sita Srivastva Memorial Award of Rs.11,000/- alongwith a Trophy will be given to the Best All-Rounder student from 2nd or 3rd Year 2010-11. 

Sports
Facilities are available for team games such as Swimming, Baseball/Soft Ball, Volleyball, Table-tennis, Judo, Basketball and Athletics.  Arrangements for coaching in Gymnastics, Yoga, Archery and Shooting are also available.  Baseball and Netball will be offered if a sufficient number of students opt for these.

NCC & NSS  

Our College maintains two companies of NCC who are actively associated with all projects of NCC.  The NSS unit of the College is engaged in many community activities.  Chief among them are adult literacy camps, working with the Blind Relief Association and Spastics society. It also campaigns against drug abuse and is actively involved in projects related to environmental issues. 

 Note:  All students are required to join at least one of the following co-curricular activities:  NCC or NSS  or sports.

Student's Union

Maitreyi College is proud of its active, vibrant, well-balanced and responsible Students Union.  It comprises of elected representatives of the student body who undertake the task of organising co-curricular activities for various inter-and intra-college competitions.  They are guided by a group of faculty advisors who help to coordinate their activities.    Students are encouraged to join Music, Dramatics, Debate and Fine Arts Societies. 

‘Rhapsody’ the Inter-College Festival, organised by the Students Union every Year in winter is one of the most eagerly awaited events of College life.

College Magazine

The College brings out a magazine annually.  The literary and creative talents of the students are given adequate expression through their contributions to the magazine.

Academic Associations

The College brings out a magazine annually.  The literary and creative talents of the students are given adequate expression through their contributions to the magazine.

Prevention of Elder Abuse- Maitreyi Youth Club (PEA-MYC)

Our College has taken the initiative of launching Prevention of Elder Abuse- Maitreyi Youth Club. Students are welcome to join PEA-MYC and organize programs for raising awareness on care and respect of older peopl and stopping abusive behavior towards them. Students will be involved in generating awareness on rights of older people, on improving their quality of life and provide age-friendly environment. Students will work towards enhancing social and emotional security of older people.