New Delhi is a premier educational hub, hosting some of India's most prestigious institutions. While some universities are located just outside the strict NDMC borders, they form an integral part of the city's academic ecosystem.
* **All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS):** The most prestigious medical college and public hospital in India. * **Delhi University (DU):** While its main campuses are North and South of central Delhi, several of its constituent colleges and administrative offices influence the city deeply. * **Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):** Located nearby, a world-renowned center for humanities, social sciences, and research. * **Lady Hardinge Medical College:** A historic and pioneering medical college for women. * **Modern School, Barakhamba Road:** One of the most elite and historic primary/secondary private schools in the country. * **Sanskriti School:** A highly sought-after secondary school primarily serving the children of civil servants. * **Central Secretariat Library:** One of the largest and oldest government libraries in India, serving researchers and policy makers.
