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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD College), formerly Sanatan Dharma College, is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi. The college was founded on August 3, 1959, by the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, Delhi. Late Shri Atma Ram Chadha, a
philanthropist Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the Public good (economics), public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private goo ...
, took over as chairman of the college governing body in 1967. The current chairman of the college is Prof. Renu Deswal.


Rankings

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College is among the best colleges in India. It is ranked 7th amongst colleges across India and ranked 4th among Delhi University colleges as per the NIRF India Rankings 2022.


Academics

The college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the aegis of the University of Delhi.


Undergraduate courses

* B.A. Programme * B.A. Honours: Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science * B.Com Honours/Programme * B.Sc. Programme * B.Sc. Honours:
Chemistry Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...
, Computer Science, Electronics,
Mathematics Mathematics is an area of knowledge that includes the topics of numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and the spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their changes. These topics are represented in modern mathematics ...
, Physics *
B.Sc A Bachelor of Science (BS, BSc, SB, or ScB; from the Latin ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for programs that generally last three to five years. The first university to admit a student to the degree of Bachelor of Science was the University of ...
.: Physical Science


Postgraduate courses

* Masters of Arts English, Hindi, Political Science * Master of Commerce


Add-on courses

* Computer Courses * French Language * Mastering the Stock Market - Experiential Learning * Financial Modelling — Data Analysis with MS - EXCEL * Understanding of Taxation : GST and its applications"


Clubs and societies


FIC (Finance and Investment Cell)

Finance and Investment Cell is essentially a common platform for all finance enthusiasts to learn through knowledge sharing. To keep the passion for finance alive, we organize different events related to the subject matter throughout the year. The cell aims to provide a stimulus to knowledge sharing by organizing interactive discussions, seminars, forums, competitions and other activities in the area of finance. It aims to enlighten students about complex yet interesting fields of finance and investments and their respective practical applications. It is a confluence of Finance, Economics and Commerce brought together to appease the inner enthusiasm of students.


DHIRAH

Dhirah is the Spiritual society of ARSD College. It is the need of present society and specially youth to connect with real knowledge and develop moral values, the society carrying forward the legacy of our scriptures guides students towards the truth.


NSS

The college has a NSS unit.


Nimbus

The college has an active debating society, Nimbus (The Debaters), 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. 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.


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.


TILT

The Film Appreciation Society of ARSD College is a film club that holds film screenings, readings, and discussions in the college.


Ambedkar Study Circle

The theme of this study circle is to highlight the role played by ‘Nation Builder Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar’. The society aims at teaching the contemporary relevance of Ambedkar's views and how all the sections of the society should learn from his ideals.


Gandhi Study Circle

The Gandhi Study Circle, ARSD College, is dedicated to propagate the message of Gandhiji to young students as well as the college fraternity to instil the values of satya, ahimsa and shanti. The Gandhi Study Circle provides an active platform to the students to express diverse opinions on different topics, going beyond mere promotion of Gandhian values. To achieve the stipulated objectives the society organizes seminars, debates, quiz competitions, peace marches, observance on Gandhi Jayanti and Martyr's Day. The Gandhi Study Circle attempts to understand Gandhi and place Gandhian thought and its relevance within a contemporary framework. The members of the Gandhi Study Circle and students of our College have also been involved in the activities of Gandhi Bhawan, University of Delhi.


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 .The attempt is made by the Society to enhance the artistic traits of the students, and identify and encourage those with an inclination to any arts or crafts of their choice.


PixElation

PixElation is the photography society of ARSD College.


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.


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 Debate Committee of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College.


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.


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.


A-Crew Unit

A-Crew Unit is a western dance group in the college.


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.


Publication

The college publishes the magazine ''Udayachal'' every year. It contains articles, writings, stories, and essays contributed by the students and staff. The magazine showcases the educational, research, cultural and sports activities of the college. It has sections in English, Hindi and Sanskrit.


Notable alumni

The notable alumni of the college include. *
Ramakant Goswami Ramakant Goswami (born 29 October 1944) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi from Rajendra Nagar constituency. He was the Minister of Industry, Labour, Election, Law & Justice and Parliament Affairs, Govt. of NCT, Delhi. He was a ...
, minister in Delhi government * Jaspreet Jasz, singer * Rajkumar Rao, actor * Sudhir Chaudhary, Senior Editor Zee News


See also

*
Education in India Education in India is primarily managed by state-run public education system, which fall under the command of the government at three levels: central, state and local. Under various articles of the Indian Constitution and the Right of Child ...
* Education in Delhi * List of institutions of higher education in Delhi *
Sanatan Dharma College Sanatan Dharma College commonly known as S.D. College, is a graduate and post graduate college, established in 1916 and situated in Ambala Cantonment, India on the Ambala-Jagadhri highway. Originally established in Lahore, the college was re ...
* University of Delhi


References


External links


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