Diamond Harbour Women's University

Diamond Harbour Women's University (DHWU) was established in 2013 under the Diamond Harbour Women's University Act, 2011, by the Government of West Bengal. Located in Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, this unique institution is India's first women's university established through a state legislative act. The university is a Public, State university dedicated exclusively to women's higher education and empowerment. DHWU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by NAAC with a 'B' grade, reflecting its commitment to quality education and academic excellence. Spread across a sprawling campus, Diamond Harbour Women's University offers a wide range of academic programmes across multiple disciplines. The university provides educational opportunities at various levels including Diploma programmes, Certificate programmes, Undergraduate programmes, Postgraduate programmes, Research programmes, and PhD programmes. The academic offerings span diverse fields such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Social Sciences, Management, Computer Applications, and Professional Studies, catering to the holistic development of women students. Admission to various programmes at DHWU is conducted through multiple modes including entrance examinations conducted by the university, merit-based selection from qualifying examinations, and counselling processes.