A country’s progress is incomplete if women are not empowered, and Education is the first step towards making Women Self-reliant and Contribute to Society. In May 2013, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) was established and has since become a Self-reliant University, providing High-Quality Technical Education exclusively for Women at its Kashmere Gate heritage campus in the heart of Delhi.

Dr. Amita Dev, as the Former Vice Chancellor, introduced a series of innovative practices and reforms, leading IGDTUW to significant achievements in a short span under her able leadership and guidance. To name a few:

• NAAC RANKING
  • It is a matter of immense pride that IGDTUW has been awarded NAAC “A+” Grade in the First Assessment Cycle.
• WORLD TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION IMPACT RANKINGS
  • IGDTUW made India Proud by being Ranked in the
  • Band 101-200 for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-4) i.e. Quality Education (2021)
  • Band 301-400 for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-5) i.e. Gender Equality (2024)
  • Band 301-400 for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-11) i.e. Sustainable Cities and Communities (2024)
• ATAL RANKING OF INSTITUTIONS ON INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENTS (ARIIA)
  • IGDTUW secured the 2nd Rank among women universities and achieved Band A status in Overall Ranking in ARIIA-2020 presented by the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
• ISO CERTIFICATION
  • IGDTUW is an ISO 9001-2015 Certified University, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards excellence and commitment to quality education.
• QS I-GAUGE DIAMOND RATING
  • IGDTUW has been honoured as a Diamond University following rigorous and independent evaluation against performance metrics outlined in the methodology byQS I-GAUGE (Indian College & University Rating)
• THE AWARDS ASIA
  • IGDTUW left a notable mark in the ‘THE Awards Asia’ in 2022 and 2024, by being shortlisted among the top 8 universities globally in the category of 'Outstanding Support to the Students'.
• WORLD’S UNIVERSITIES WITH REAL IMPACT (WURI) RANKING
  • It is a matter of immense pride that IGDTUW secured 43rd position in the overall “World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking” as the Innovative Universities for 2024.
  • The University also bagged 19th position in the special category “Entrepreneurial Spirit” of WURI ranking, 2024.
• UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR AWARD BY FICCI
  • IGDTUW has been conferred with the prestigious “FICCI University of the Year Award 2021” (1 to 10 Years Category) for its continuous commitment towards Quality Education
  • IGDTUW has been conferred with the prestigious FICCI University of the Year Award 2022 (For Best Placements).
• BEST UNIVERSITY IN NORTH INDIA FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
  • IGDTUW is awarded “Best University in North India for Teaching Excellence 2022” for dedicated and exemplary contribution towards Education, Skill, and Research.
• LIFETIME ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP GRANTED TO IGDTUW BY IETE:
  • IGDTUW has been granted “Lifetime Organization Membership” by the very reputed organization “The Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)” on 13th September 2022
• CSR Top University Innovation Award:
  • IGDTUW has been conferred with the “CSR Top University in Innovation Award” on 23rd April 2023 for demonstrating excellent contribution to Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• NPTEL RATING
  • It is a matter of immense pride that IGDTUW has been ranked as the Highest ‘AAA’ Rating for the NPTEL & Swayam Course.
• PLASTIC FREE CAMPUS
  • IGDTUW has been awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD-Delhi) for “Zero Waste and Zero Plastic Campus” on 23rd April 2023 for efforts towards Environment and Conservation.