Miranda House is unique among the University of Delhi’s women’s colleges as it was founded and is maintained by the university. Its central location on the University Campus, as well as its strong connection with the university’s numerous departments and other campus colleges, provides it a distinct edge. It is not a cloister, despite being a women’s institution. It encourages collaboration with other schools and educational institutions around the country, actively including both men and women in all extracurricular activities, and competing on an equal term with the finest.