Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD College), established on August 3, 1959, by the Sanatan Dharma Sabha (Rawalpindi), Delhi, is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi, located in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, on a 12.3-acre campus. Accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC (score 3.77, the highest in 2024) and recognized by UGC, ARSD ranks 5th in the NIRF 2024 College category, 9th for B.A. programs, and 5th in India Today’s 2023 placement rankings. The college offers 23 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate programs across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, and Commerce, including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, M.A., and M.Com. Admissions are entrance-based, relying on CUET UG for UG courses and CUET PG for PG courses.
The placement cell facilitates job and internship fairs, achieving a 60–80% placement rate in 2023, with a median package of INR 5 LPA for UG (3-year) and INR 7.9 LPA for PG (2-year), as per NIRF 2024. Top recruiters include KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young.
Particulars | ARSD College Highlights 2025 |
College Name | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD College) |
Establishment Year | 1959 |
Campus Size | 12.3 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC A++ (Score: 3.77) |
Recognised by | UGC |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF College: 5 (2024); India Today B.A.: 9 (2024); India Today Placement: 5 (2023) |
Popular Courses | B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, M.A., M.Com |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (CUET UG, CUET PG) |
Official Website | www.arsdcollege.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹10,000 - 11,000 | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Physics, studied Chemistry, studied Mathematics, studied Biology |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹9,000 | 10+2 examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% |
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹9,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2 curriculum |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Undergraduate degree in the relevant field, Minimum 50% marks from a recognized university, Entrance exam (if applicable) | |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% |
The table below lists ARSD fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
B.A. (Hons.) (Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science) | INR 36,360 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics) | INR 48,360 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Sc. (Applied Physical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Physical Sciences) | INR 48,360 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) | INR 36,360 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
B.A. Programme (Combinations: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Applications, History) | INR 36,360 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on CUET UG 2025. |
M.A. (English, Hindi, Political Science) | INR 3,360 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
M.Com | INR 3,360 | B.Com/BBA with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify CUET PG 2025. |
Admissions are conducted online via the Delhi University Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal or CUET portals. Key admission criteria include:
Visit cuet.samarth.ac.in or csas.du.ac.in.
Register and select ARSD College and desired courses.
Fill out the application form with academic and personal details.
Upload documents (photo, signature, mark sheets, category certificates).
Pay the application fee (INR 250 for General/OBC/EWS, INR 100 for SC/ST/PwD).
Submit and download confirmation.
Event | Date |
CUET UG Application Last Date | March 12, 2025 |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 13–June 3, 2025 |
CUET UG Result (Expected) | Last week of July 2025 |
CUET PG Application Last Date | February 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 |
CSAS UG Counseling Start | August 2025 (Tentative) |
The placement cell organizes job fairs, seminars, and skill workshops, achieving a 60–80% placement rate in 2023. As per NIRF 2024, placement statistics include:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
Placement Rate | 60–80% |
Highest Package | INR 7 LPA |
Median Package | UG (3-year): INR 5 LPA; PG (2-year): INR 7.9 LPA |
No. of Students Placed | UG: 317/1,387; PG: 16/85 |
No. of Companies Visited | 50–70 |
KPMG | Deloitte | Ernst & Young | Wipro |
Genpact | FIS |
Course Name | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.A. English | 173 | 163 | 176 | – |
M.A. Hindi | – | – | 55 | – |
M.A. Political Science | – | 185 | 166 | – |
M.Com | – | – | 97 | 137 |
Course Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.A. English | 190 | 125 | – | – | – |
M.A. Hindi | – | – | 62 | – | 119 |
M.A. Political Science | – | – | 142 | 104 | – |
M.Com | – | 124 | 94 | – | – |
BA
BA in Arts (Arts)B.Com
B.Com in Commerce (Commerce & Banking)BSc
BSc in Physical Science (Science)Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024/2025 |
NIRF (2024) | College | 5 |
India Today (2024) | B.A. | 9 |
India Today (2023) | Placement | 5 |
Outlook (2022) | Commerce | 10 |
Outlook (2022) | Arts | 14 |
The ARSD campus is located in the well-developed area of Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. The campus spreads across 12.3 acres. The smooth connectivity of the college and metro is what makes it a preference for students from various corners of Delhi-NCR. The Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College nearest metro is Dhuala Kuan Metro Station. The campus comes under the South Campus of DU. Below we mention the features of the campus and infrastructure of the ARSD college:
The library operates on an “Open Acess” system. It has a collection of more than 1 lakh books, journals, and magazines for all streams. The library is also equipped with e-resources and digital access. Not just this, access for the differently abled students is also provided through earphones, CDs, tape recorders, etc.
The college has basketball, football, volleyball, hockey, and cricket grounds. It also has state level championships in pistol shooting, wrestling, and badminton. Kabaddi, swimming, weightlifting, kho-kho are some of the other sports facilities at the college.
Chemistry, Physics, Computer labs are available with the latest technology and equipment.
A medical room with 24/7 medical assistance is available at the college. Glucometer, glucose drip, blood pressure machine, etc. is always present.
The campus has wi-fi facilities to ensure smooth connectivity and communication.
The college has a multi-cuisine cafeteria that serves a variety of dishes at reasonable prices. The Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College reviews always mention of the hygienic and affordable food available at the canteen.
ARSD offers merit-based and need-based scholarships:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
Taneja Foundation Scholarship | Merit-based, academic excellence | INR 5,000–10,000/year |
Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship | B.Com students, top academic performance | INR 3,000–5,000/year |
Sultan Chand Draupadi Devi Memorial Scholarship | Financially disadvantaged students | Partial fee waiver |
Dr. Usha Aggarwal Tejaswi Scholarship | Merit-cum-means, UG students | INR 5,000/year |