From Delhi Classrooms To Bollywood’s Biggest Stage: Before becoming one of India’s biggest film stars, Shah Rukh Khan was a student in Delhi. His educational journey included St Columba’s School, Hansraj College and Jamia Millia Islamia. (Credits: Instagram)
Schooling In Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan Studied At St Columba’s School In New Delhi: During his school years, he was known not just for academics but also for sports and extracurricular activities. He was involved in football, hockey and cricket and also took part in drama. (Credits: Instagram)
Economics At Hansraj College: After school, SRK joined Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
He studied Economics and was part of the 1985-1988 batch. He completed his bachelor’s degree before moving towards a career in television and films. (Credits: Instagram)
He Collected His Degree 28 Years Later
Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan received his physical graduation degree from Hansraj College nearly 28 years after completing his course.
In 2016, he returned to his college and collected his degree during a visit to Delhi. He described the occasion as a very special moment. (Credits: Instagram)
Then Came Jamia Millia Islamia
After completing his graduation, Shah Rukh Khan joined Jamia Millia Islamia’s AJK Mass Communication Research Centre for a master’s course in Mass Communication.
He was there from 1988 to 1990, but did not complete the formal qualification. (Credits: Instagram)
Why Didn’t He Complete His Master’s?
Shah Rukh Khan has spoken about leaving his studies at Jamia midway.
He completed the course work and practical examinations but did not appear for his final written examinations. At the time, he had also started working in television, including the series Fauji. (Credits: Instagram)
So, What Is Shah Rukh Khan’s Qualification?
Completed:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics — Hansraj College, Delhi University
Did not complete:
Master’s in Mass Communication — Jamia Millia Islamia. (Credits: Instagram)
