Shyam Lal College (M) Official

What Shyam Lal College (M) Official does

Shyam Lal College (SLC) is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi, established in 1964 by Padmashree Shri Shyam Lal Gupta in Shahdara, East Delhi. The institution operates on a 29,501 square meter campus and serves approximately 3,940 students across 11 undergraduate programmes spanning Arts, Commerce, and Science streams, plus a single postgraduate programme (M.A. Hindi). SLC explicitly targets economically and educationally disadvantaged communities of East Delhi with a particular focus on girl students, delivering fee concessions, remedial and spoken English classes, and Equal Opportunity Cell support. The college is staffed by 160 teachers and 87 non-teaching personnel (247 total headcount), and operates under a Governing Body chaired by Smt. Savita Gupta, Vice Chairperson of S. Chand Group of Companies, with the Principal acting as Member Secretary.

The academic core is supplemented by a layered vocational and language portfolio delivered through third-party partnerships: NIELIT-certified certificate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Office Automation, Python, and VLSI; a BSE/NISM course in stock selection; and Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programmes across German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian. Infrastructure includes 4 computer labs, 5 science laboratories, 2 Innovation Plazas (70 seats each), a 1,500 sq ft Multipurpose Hall, a Seminar Hall, an air-conditioned Library with a Knowledge Resource Centre housing 76,000+ books, OPAC, RFID-based tracking, and an 85.25 kW rooftop solar installation meeting 42% of peak energy demand. ICT-enabled classrooms use LCD projectors and Wi-Fi.

SLC's revenue mechanics combine government tuition and academic fees (annual subscription model, publicly disclosed fee PDFs for 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27), add-on certificate course fees (one-time per course), and government grants under schemes such as DBT Star College, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Swachhta Action Plan, and other Ministry of Education projects. Distribution is centralized through the University of Delhi's CUET/CSAS admission portal, with the college operating dedicated admission help desks, grievance redressal committees, and nodal officers to manage the intake process. Quality credentials include NAAC Cycle 2 accreditation (2023), NIRF 43rd ranking in 2025, ISO Quality Management certification, AISHE registration, ARIIA ranking, IIC rating certificates, and a WURI Certificate. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Shyam Lal College (M) Official

Legal name

Shyam Lal College

Website

https://slc.du.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shyam Lal College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi founded in 1964, serving ~3,940 students in East Delhi through 11 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate programme, with a mission to deliver subsidized higher education to economically disadvantaged communities.

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Selective/Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

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Residential Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Vocational certificate courses
• Foreign language training
• Skill development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The college charges tuition and academic fees from students for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Fee structure is publicly disclosed per academic year (e.g., fees for 2024-25 and 2025-26 are published on the website). Annual admission fees, practical fees, and examination fees form part of the revenue stream.
2. Add-on and Certificate Course Fees: Revenue generated from various add-on certificate courses including NIELIT courses (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Office Automation, Python, VLSI), BSE stock market courses, and foreign language courses (German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Italian).
3. Government Grants and Funding: The college receives government grants and funding for various schemes including DBT Star College Scheme, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Swachhta Action Plan, and other Ministry of Education projects. Audited accounts are published annually from 2016-17 to 2024-25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shyam Lal College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in arts, commerce, and science streams, supplemented by add-on certificate courses in technology (AI/ML, Python, VLSI, Digital Marketing), finance (BSE stock market), and seven foreign languages. It serves approximately 3,940 students annually through on-campus academic delivery, ICT-enabled infrastructure, and skill development programs.

Product overview

Shyam Lal College (SLC) is a constituent college of the University of Delhi offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem. The core offerings include 11 undergraduate programs spanning Science (B.Sc. Physical Sciences in Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics; Chemistry Honours; Mathematics Honours), Commerce (B.Com Honours and Programme), and Humanities (B.A. Honours in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science; B.A. Programme with multiple subject combinations), plus one postgraduate program (M.A. Hindi). Beyond traditional academics, SLC provides vocational add-on courses including NIELIT-certified programs in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Office Automation, Python Programming, and VLSI Technology; BSE-certified Stock Market courses; and multilingual training through Certificate, Diploma, and Advance Diploma programs in German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian. The institution also offers digital learning resources including video lectures, remedial classes, and academic support through its ICT-enabled infrastructure. The portfolio operates as a unified educational institution with foundational degree programs as the core offering, supplemented by vocational certification courses and language training modules that enhance employability and global readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc.) Undergraduate degree programs including B.A. (Honours and Programme) in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science; B.Com (Honours and Programme); B.Sc. Physical Sciences with Chemistry, Computer Science, and Electronics; Chemistry Honours; and Mathematics Honours. Designed for students seeking a University of Delhi degree through CUET/CSAS admission.
• Postgraduate Program (M.A. Hindi) Master of Arts in Hindi postgraduate program with seats allotted by the Department of Hindi, University of Delhi. The only postgraduate program offered at the college.
• NIELIT Certificate Courses (AI/ML, Digital Marketing, Office Automation, Python, VLSI) Certificate programs offered in collaboration with NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology), providing students with foundational and advanced skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, office automation, Python programming, and VLSI design technology.
• BSE Certificate Course in Stock Selection Through Fundamental & Technical Analysis Stock market certification course offered in partnership with BSE through NISM, covering fundamental and technical analysis for investment decision-making to enhance capital markets literacy.
• Foreign Language Courses (German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Italian) Comprehensive foreign language training program offering Certificate, Diploma, and Advance Diploma levels in seven languages: German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian. Aimed at equipping students with global language proficiency for higher studies and career opportunities.
• Video Lectures Platform Online video lecture repository featuring faculty presentations on various academic subjects, accessible via YouTube links to support digital learning and remote access to educational content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3940 students enrolled across 11 undergraduate programmes and 1 postgraduate programme
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) / NISMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) through NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) offers certificate courses on Stock Selection Through Fundamental & Technical Analysis at SLC, providing capital markets education to students.
• ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ICSSR collaborated with SLC's Department of Political Science for International Conference on 'Rastriya Ekta (National Unity)' on 1st-2nd May 2025. Also collaborated for International Conference on 'Ensuring Social Security and Well-being for an Ageing Population' and National Conference on 'Imperatives of Integration of Bharatiya Knowledge System and Social Security' in April 2025.
• ICSSR-NRC (National Research Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Department of Commerce & IQAC in collaboration with ICSSR-NRC organized International Conference on 'Sustainability, Technology, and Education: Driving Innovations for Viksit Bharat@2047' on March 10-11, 2025.
• Dattopant Thengadi FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Dattopant Thengadi Foundation collaborated with IQAC and ICSSR for the National Conference on 'Imperatives of Integration of Bharatiya Knowledge System and Social Security' on April 9, 2025.
• Kalahandi UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Outreach Programme on 'Virtual Workshop on Laboratory Set-Up' organized under Vidya Vistar Project & DBT Star College Scheme by SLC & Kalahandi University, promoting inter-institutional academic collaboration.
• NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020NIELIT offers certificate courses at SLC including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Office Automation, Python Programming, and VLSI. These courses are part of the college's add-on/skills programme and contribute to student skill development.
• Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) - Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SLC is a participating institute under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and has adopted 5 villages in Uttar Pradesh (Dhitora in Baghpat; Nithora, Chirodi, Jawli, Kotwalpur in Ghaziabad). UBA team conducts activities for rural development and community engagement.
• Ministry of Education - MANODARPANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MANODARPAN is a MoE initiative for psychosocial support during COVID-19. SLC participates in this scheme providing wellness and mental health support resources to the college community.
• Ministry of Education - Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MHRD's Digital Economy Project - Vittiya Saksharata Abhiyan (VISAKA) for promoting digital literacy. SLC participates and reports activities under this programme.
• University of Warwick & CPRHE-NIEPAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SLC is part of an ongoing research project on higher education institutions titled 'Widening access to higher education in India - Institutional approaches' jointly undertaken by University of Warwick and CPRHE-NIEPA. SLC organized seminars related to navigating UK postgraduate education system.
• Central Bank of IndiaminorOthers · 1 January 2020Central Bank of India operates a branch within the SLC campus offering all banking facilities to teaching, non-teaching staff, and students. ATM facility installed at the main entrance of the college.
• DBT (Department of Biotechnology) Star College SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019DBT Star College Scheme supports Chemistry and Physics departments at SLC with grants for equipment procurement, industrial visits, webinars, workshops, and outreach programmes. Advisory Committee chaired by Principal. Multiple activities conducted including industrial visits to Yakult Danone, green chemistry lectures, and virtual workshops with Kalahandi University.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sri Venkateswara College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering undergraduate programmes in arts, commerce, and science. Direct peer operating under the same DU admissions framework and serving a similar North/Central Delhi student base.
• Kirori Mal College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi with UG and PG programmes in arts, commerce, and science. Directly comparable in mission, scale, NIRF ranking band, and the centralised DU admission system.
• Ramjas College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across arts, commerce, and science. Direct peer competing in the same DU admissions funnel with similar accreditation and NIRF positioning.
• Indraprastha College for Women: Constituent women's college of the University of Delhi with UG/PG programmes across arts, commerce, and science. Direct peer operating within the same DU admissions framework with similar accreditation profile.
• PGDAV College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering UG and PG programmes in arts, commerce, and science. Direct peer in DU system serving similar Delhi student demographics through CUET-based admissions.
• Hansraj College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi with multi-disciplinary UG/PG programmes and strong NIRF rankings. Comparable as a DU-affiliated college competing for the same CUET applicant pool and similar accreditation profiles.
• Hindu College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering undergraduate and select postgraduate programmes in arts, commerce, and science. Directly comparable as a DU constituent college competing in the same CUET/CSAS admission funnel and NIRF college rankings.
• Jesus and Mary College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering UG and PG programmes. Comparable in being a DU constituent college participating in the same CUET/CSAS admission system and competing for similar NIRF ranking positions.
• Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD): Constituent college of the University of Delhi located in South Delhi, offering UG/PG programmes in arts, commerce, and science. Comparable as a Delhi-based DU constituent college with similar NIRF ranking band and student demographics.
• Daulat Ram College: Constituent college of the University of Delhi offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Comparable as a DU-affiliated college with similar NIRF positioning, NAAC accreditation, and CUET-driven admissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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