Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College


Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma 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 Sabha, Delhi. Late Shri Atma Ram Chadha, a well-known philanthropist, took over as chairman of the college governing body in 1967. The current chairman of the college is Prof.Renu Deswal.

Rankings

The college has been ranked as 5th best college in India as per National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2017. In 2020 the college has 13th rank across India as per NIRF

Academics

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

Undergraduate courses

Nimbus

The college has an active debating society, Nimbus, 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, an eminent 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 where only men can participate in NCC. Every year, cadets from the NCC units of the college are selected to participate in the prestigious Republic Day parade. Cadets have also been selected for youth change programs and participated in drills in China and Sri Lanka. A remarkable number of armed forces officers and soldiers hail from the college.

TILT

The Film Appreciation Society of ARSD College—through its screenings, readings, and discussions—has been making an attempt to answer, what could possibly explain the almost universal appeal of this medium of creative expression over such a long period of time? How do filmmakers negotiate the content with stylistic systems such as editing, cinematography, mise en scène, performance, in order to effectively communicate with the audience? How do certain films make the optimal use of the visual element to transcend linguistic barriers and win an international recognition? Moreover, it tries to cultivate a genuine appreciation of cinema as an artistic form by exposing students to the classics in World cinema.

NSS

The NSS unit of ARSD College has made a remarkable footprint and is devoted to community service and volunteering for different causes round the year. It is actively involved in the service of underprivileged and their inclusion to the mainstream of the society. It aims at inculcating human values, dignity of labour, self-confidence and discipline among volunteers. With a team of almost 100 self-motivated volunteers who are determined to bring a change in the society.

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

From organising creative indoor sessions to photowalks and trips, PixElation does it all. PixElation, the photography society of ARSD College aims towards the betterment of its members through personal and professional growth and also aims towards the betterment of the college in everyway possible by showing what opportunities the college truly holds. Keeping a look out for beauty and meaning combined with creativity, PixElation is a tightly bonded society where individual growth and contributions towards the college go hand in hand.

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. In its formative year itself, Enactus ARSD is poised to be one of the fastest growing Enactus societies in Delhi NCR with two major projects under its wings.

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- Hindi Debate Committee is one of the highly respected committees of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, this family of 50 finest, carved, skilled, rational youth debates on various social, political and global issues. This family organizes three meetings every week in which every member shares his thoughts, his arguments with his clarity, fearlessness and impartiality on a single platform where everyone is given the opportunity.

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

Music plays an important role in our daily lives and is woven into the fabric of Society. The musical culture is integral to ARSD College from a very long period of time and is pretty visible throughout the year. Being a part of the music group demands commitments in terms of practice routines.

Kalashree

Dance is a form of meditation and prayer that keeps our mind peaceful. Kalashree provides a platform for students who have interest in folk dance as well as classical and semi-classical dance forms of India. Dance today has evolved from its finite ethnic cults to evolve into a radiant and vibrant form of communication.

A-Crew Unit

Western dance forms help our body to be more alive. It is indeed a universal language just like music, complementing people with different tastes, emotions, needs and backgrounds. Members of this group enjoy time spent together in a positive, upbeat environment. They are energized and inspired by other dancers in their midst.

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 college has a record of producing several IAS officers and officers in the armed forces, particularly the Indian Army. A record number of soldiers in the Army hail from the college. A few notable alumni are as follows: