Shri Ram College of Commerce, a premier and prestigious institution in the field of commerce and economics education in the country, was founded in 1926 by Sir Shri Ram, a leading educationist, philanthropist and industrialist, to prepare young men and women for careers in business. The college celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 2000-2001. A constituent college of University of Delhi, Shri Ram College of Commerce is located on its main Campus. It imparts instruction in Commerce and Economics, both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, leading to the B.Com. (Hons.), B.A.(Hons.), Economics, M.Com and M.A.(Economics) Degree of the University of Delhi. In addition, the College offers a two-year, full-time, post-graduate Diploma in Global Business Operations for bright and ambitious students who wish to take up a career in the field of international business. The college has been accorded with the status of National Centre of Corporate Governance by the National Foundation for Corporate Governance, New Delhi. SRCC is the only College of Delhi University, which has been conferred with the status.

SRCC attracts some of the most talented young people every year, not only from India but also across the world because of its reputation for excellent academic performance, infrastructure, and dedicated faculty. Many amongst its faculty are renowned authors and are read with considerable interest by scholars and researchers. Over the years, students graduating from SRCC have performed well in the University of Delhi, securing the topmost positions. Quite a few students have been readily admitted to renowned universities on prestigious scholarships. Even in matters of employment, students enjoy a distinct advantage. Some are offered positions through campus recruitment even before the University results are declared.

The College has come to be known for its achievements in the extracurricular activities alongside its academic performance. A range of cultural and sports activities throughout the year add a dimension of team effort and collective enterprise in the all round development of the personalities of SRCC students.