Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD College), formerly Sanatan Dharma College, is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi.[2] The college was founded on 3 August 1959, by the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, Delhi. Shri Atma Ram Chadha, a philanthropist, took over as chairman of the college governing body in 1967.The college is one of the premier colleges of Delhi University. It was ranked 5th among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[3]
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College is ranked 6th amongst colleges across India and ranked 4th among Delhi University colleges as per the NIRFIndia Rankings 2023.[5] The college is one of the highest ranking colleges of Delhi University as per the NAAC rankings.[6] The college has also achieved one of the highest NAAC score of '3.77' in year 2023 with 'A++' grade.
Academics
The college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the aegis of the University of Delhi.[7]
The college has an active debating society, Nimbus (The Debaters),[8] helping students learn the art of debating. In the published annual report from 2012, the society talks about its aim to develop visionary leaders. The society saw a major restructuring in the same year and has gained recognition in the college as well as university debating circuits.
Rangayan
The Dramatics Society, Rangayan, was founded in 2005 with the aim of inculcating in the students an appreciation for theatre and dramaturgy as well as highlighting the collective conscience as an imperative. In the fourteen years since its inception, Rangayan has worked towards staging productions that serve to entertain and educate. Rangayan organizes a three-day theatre festival at Sri Ram Centre every year, titled Rangsheersh Jaidev Natyotsav, in honour of Dr. Jaidev Taneja, a drama critic and founder of Rangayan.[9][10][11][12] The Society also organizes a month-long theatre workshop for theatre enthusiasts at the beginning of the session. Rangayan is an integral part of the College's community outreach programmes as well.[13]
NCC
ARSD NCC is one of the most active student bodies of the college. The college maintains two platoons of NCC (Army Wing) where only men can participate in NCC. Every year, cadets from the NCC units of the college are selected to participate in the Republic Day parade. Cadets have also been selected for youth change programs and participated in drills in China and Sri Lanka. Field Marshal Sandeep Kumar is the current ANO in the college. For his exemplary and dedicated services, he was conferred with DG NCC Commendation Card in year 2021. [14]
TILT
The Film Appreciation Society of ARSD College is a film club that holds film screenings, readings, and discussions in the college. [citation needed]
Ambedkar Study Circle
The theme of this study circle is to highlight the role played by 'Nation Builder Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar'.
Gandhi Study Circle
The Gandhi Study Circle, ARSD College, is dedicated to propagate the message of Gandhiji to young students.
Arteysania
The purpose of the Art and Craft society in ARSD College is to ensure all-round personality development of the students of the College .
PixElation
PixElation is the photography society of ARSD College.[citation needed]
Enactus
Enactus (previously known as Students in Free Enterprise), is an international non-profit organization that works with university students to make a difference in their communities along with developing their skills to become socially responsible entrepreneurs. The college has an active Enactus chapter that undertakes various social entrepreneurship projects.[15]
Women Development Cell
The Women Development Cell was instituted at ARSD College with the objective to mainly empower female students of the College. It believes in strengthening students by creating awareness about socio-political, cultural, and legal perspectives through talks, workshops and symposia. Through its myriad activities—street plays, creative writing, poster-making, debates, movie screenings, group discussions, gender sensitization workshops, yoga workshops, self-defense training courses — the Cell sensitizes and educates female students in a holistic manner. The Cell conducts self defense and women safety training workshop for female students.
Vedanta
Vedanta is the Hindi Debating Society of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College.
It is one of the most successful societies in all over the University of Delhi winning 200+ prizes each year in regional, national and international level in both Hindi & English language.[citation needed]
Cultural Society
The Culture Society of ARSD aims to encourage students' interest, participation and responsibility by providing social, cultural and recreational activities for the College community. Keeping this in mind the College has different groups which give students an opportunity to demonstrate and develop their talent in the fields of music, dance and other fields of culture, giving a boost to their physical and mental health.
Saarang
Saarang is the music society of the ARSD College.[citation needed]
Kalashree
Kalashree is a dance club in the college that provides a platform for students who have interest in folk dance as well as classical and semi-classical dance forms of India.[citation needed]
A-Crew Unit
A-Crew Unit is a western dance group in the college.[citation needed]
Stellar
In modern era, the study of culture and human societies, studies fashion. Fashion means presenting oneself in clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, and hairstyle.
