Enrolment of the first batch of students was made on the first floor of a `Hall' opposite the St. James' Church at Kashmere Gate. Classes started with 12 students and four faculty members from a hired bungalow at 8 Darya Ganj.

In 1932, the College was upgraded to the status of a Degree College and started awarding its graduates the B.A. (Pass) (Commerce Group) Degrees of the University. The B.A. (Honours) (Commerce Group) Degrees were introduced in 1943.

In, 1951, on its Silver Jubilee, the College decided to convert itself into a College specializing in Commerce and Economics, and also gave itself the present name in recognition of the contribution made by its founder - Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).

In 1957 SRCC becomes Co-educational.

SRCC offers the following 17 papers (along with 3 subsidiaries):

Modern Business Organisation Financial Accounting Micro Economics :
Theory and applications-I & II
Business Statistics
Business Law
Management Concepts and Practices
Corporate Accounting
Business Mathematics
Cost of Accounting : Principles and Methods
Company Law
Income Tax
Problems of the Indian Economy
Macro Economics
Auditing
Cost Analysis and Control

Optional Group-A: Business Data Processing- I& II
Optional Group-B: Financial Management, Direct Tax Planning
Optional Group-C: Indian Financial System, Banking and Financial Systems
Optional Group-D: Marketing Management, Human Resource Management

One of the most difficult courses in the campus, its intake is limited to 80 students per batch.

Micro Economics-I & II National Income Accounting Economic History of India 1857-1947
Public Finance Money and the Financial System Statistical Methods for Economics
Macro Economics Comparative Economic Development The Indian Economy since Independence
Economic Systems Development Problems and Policy Mathematical Methods for Economics

Global Business Operation (Postgraduate Course offered by the college)

In response to the needs of the industry, the college launched a 2-year full-time Postgraduate programme in the Global Business Operations. This programme has been designed for current and future executives, managers and other individuals who are pursuing or might pursue trade in international business.

"Crossroads", the winter festival, is one of the most popular students' festival in the university. Spread over a few days in November/December, enthusiastic students from all over come to participate in a variety of events. The festival not only provides a sense of togetherness but also tests organizational skills of the students.