Colvin Taluqdars' College was established in 1889. It has been a vanguard of modern education in North India. Established to provide education to the children of the privileged classes, the College transformed itself to an inclusive and egalitarian institution, inspired by the Independence of India in 1947. As a result, the College boasts of a tradition of nobility, blended with all that is noble in modern India. The aristocratic privilege, once regarded as a prerequisite for admission to the College, has now been replaced by merit, which is the hallmark of modern aristocracy.

In keeping with its traditions and the requirement of a global world, the English language continues to be the medium of instruction. This is to ensure that the present generation is advantaged and finds itself equipped to take up international responsibilities, requiring fluency in the English language. The general atmosphere is avowedly secular, while the belief systems of all faiths are equally respected. A cosmopolitan mixture of students from different strata of modern society provides an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect. This ensures that the students also learn from and bond with each other.