Sri Aurobindo College was established in 1972, the birth centenary of the philosopher, patriot- poet, Sri Aurobindo as a constituent college of the University of Delhi. The college inculcates the ideals of Sri Aurobindo and believes that an active commitment towards excellence is fundamental to the process of education.

The College has seen remarkable growth over the years. The University results have shown a progressive improvement. Continual addition and updation of essential amenities and facilities has made our college a prestigious institution for academic and co-curricular pursuits. Student engagements in extra curricular activities like Sports, NCC and cultural societies are encouraged under the able guidance of our skilled faculty. Our commitment is to a student- centered environment and the college is dedicated to education covering a broad spectrum.

In 1893, Aurobindo Ghose, returned to India, and became the Vice-principal of the State college in Baroda. He drew a salary of Rs.750/-. He was held in great respect by the Maharaja of Baroda. Aurobindo was an accomplished scholar in Greek and Latin. From 1893 to 1906 he extensively studied Sanskrit, Bengali literature, Philosophy and Political Science.

The College has always been known for its highly qualified academicians as faculty. Today our peer alumni teachers are serving as principals in other DU colleges, professors at several DU departments. The alumni students are well placed in fields of banking, finance, general management, academics and entrepreneurship and have been performing remarkably well in all spheres of life.

The College has completed 44 glorious years. The College owes it glory to the sincere dedication of the staff, both teaching and non-teaching, tens of thousands of young persons who have passed out of our portals and the goodwill from all our well wishers and the community at large.