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.

Faculty Achievements

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Prof. Shamim Ahmed

Professor • Department of Urdu and Persian

Prof. Shamim Ahmed Awarded First Prize by Urdu Academy, Government of Delhi

Award 12 October 2026

St. Stephen’s College congratulates Prof. Shamim Ahmed of the Department of Urdu and Persian on being awarded the First Prize for 2023 by the Urdu Academy, Government of Delhi, for his book Iqbal Shair-e-Shola Nawa.

This recognition honours his literary scholarship and his contribution to the study of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. It is a proud moment for the Department of Urdu and Persian and the College community, celebrating the place of literary research within the College’s academic life.

The College extends its warm congratulations to Prof. Ahmed and wishes him continued success in his academic and literary pursuits.

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Prof. Shamim Ahmed Awarded First Prize by Urdu Academy, Government of Delhi

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Faculty Achievements

Prof. Shamim Ahmed Awarded First Prize by Urdu Academy, Government of Delhi