St. Stephen's College is a religious foundation drawing inspiration from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It aims at helping its members realise spiritual and moral as well as intellectual and aesthetic values.

Founded on 1 February 1881, St. Stephen's is the oldest college in Delhi. It was first affliated to Calcutta University, and later to Punjab University. Finally with the establishment of Delhi University in 1922, it became one of its three original constituent colleges.

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Ladies Common Room

Ladies Common Room (LCR)

Ladies Common Room

The Ladies Common Room, also referred to by its abbreviated name, LCR, is exclusively available for female students and can also be accessed and used by female staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

The LCR encompasses a big hall with restroom facility and is a space that allows female students of the College to relax and unwind between class hours. Located in a serene corner of the College, the LCR is often used as a space to read and write, thereby figuratively serving as "A Room of One's Own".

During afternoons and evenings, however, it comes alive with practice and rehearsal sessions of such societies like The Choreography Society. LCR is often frequented by day scholars for the aforementioned purposes.

It has been designed to cater to the needs of privacy that many female students and staff members may feel in a co-educational space.

It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Saturday.

Moreover, day scholars can take permission from College administration to stay here at night on special occasions such as during the span of the Annual Festival of the College. This ensures that female day scholars are not prevented from participating in and contributing to the overall life of College due to the limitations posed by their gendered navigation of public places and transportation at night.

In the light of the same, the LCR plays an important role in making the campus more inclusive and egalitarian.

Exclusive Facility

Dedicated space exclusively for female students and accessible to female teaching and non-teaching staff.

Study & Reading Space

A peaceful environment where students can read, write, study and relax between classes.

Society Activities

Venue for practice and rehearsal sessions, especially by the College Choreography Society.

Safe & Inclusive Space

Designed to provide privacy, comfort and inclusiveness for female students on campus.

Ladies Common Room Information


Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Facility: Spacious Hall with Restroom

Access: Female Students, Teaching Staff & Non-Teaching Staff

Special Provision: Day Scholars may obtain permission from the College Administration to stay during the Annual College Festival.