MH has a long and illustrious history. It was founded in the dawn of freedom to give young women a unique chance for quality higher education. The institution has evolved from strength to strength during its nearly seven decades of existence, continuing to provide its students with an environment of high academic achievement and diverse cultural activities. The college has carved out a place for itself among the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning.

Miranda House is unique among the University of Delhi’s women’s colleges since it was founded and is maintained by the university. Its central location on the University Campus, as well as its strong connection with the university’s numerous departments and other campus colleges, provides it with a distinct edge. It is not a cloister, despite being a women’s institution. It encourages collaboration with other schools and educational institutions around the country, actively including both men and women in all extracurricular activities, and competing on an equal footing with the finest. The impressive list of alumni inspires pupils with confidence and pride.

MH sees a world where women take their proper place as leaders and are given the recognition they deserve in all fields of human endeavour. Miranda House consistently confirms and accepts its obligation to build on its long record of leadership in women’s education in order to give expression to this goal. All of this drives them to venture into a new area, think outside the box, and defy convention in order to better the world, particularly for women.