Vivekananda College is known for providing a dynamic and empowering educational environment for young women. The college was set up in 1970 in Gandhi Nager by the Delhi Administration with grants from UGC.
The college offers a diversity of courses. A total of eleven UG and two PG courses are offered. Courses (Hons. and Program) offered related to Arts, Commerce, and Science. Several Add-on courses and one self-financing course if offered as well.
As a part of its ongoing engagement with the larger community, the college has assisted and acted as a resource base. The Social Outreach and Community Development (SOCDC), Vidya Vistar and NSS volunteers of the college have actively facilitated this process of community outreach.