The Delhi University, also known as the University of Delhi, is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly and is recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the University Grants Commission. The Vice President of India serves as the university chancellor. The university i…The Delhi University, also known as the University of Delhi, is a collegiate research central university located in Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly and is recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the University Grants Commission. The Vice President of India serves as the university chancellor. The university is ranked 6th by National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024.