What Students Say
Likes
- Infrastructure like classrooms, library, labs, and canteen is good
- The placement cell is active and helpful for commerce and some science courses
- Most teachers are knowledgeable and supportive, especially if you approach them outside class
Dislikes
- though it can feel limited sometimes because of a small campus size
- teaching styles can feel very theory-based at times
- The girls to boys ratio is roughly around 40:60, so more boys than girls
Course Curriculum Overview
I’d rate the course curriculum around 7/10. I chose it because the core subjects are well-structured and useful for higher studies. The syllabus is mostly theory-based, so real-world skills depend a lot on internships and self-learning. Exams happen every semester with internals in between, and they’re manageable if you stay regular. The curriculum would be better with more practical work and interactive teaching.
Fees and Financial Aid
The yearly fee is around ?18–20k, which includes tuition fees, admission and registration charges, and other compulsory charges. There isn’t any major difference in fees for categories, but science students usually pay a little extra because of lab fees. Over the full three-year course, the total fee comes to roughly ?40,000-50,000. The fees have slightly increased over the years due to changes in university charges. Some of my batchmates from reserved categories pay the same fees but get scholarships
Campus Life
Campus life at ARSD is pretty active. The annual fest Tide happens around Feb-March, and there are smaller dept fests too. The library has most books and journals you need, and classrooms have basic tech like projectors. Sports include football, basketball, cricket, and there are clubs for Drama, Music, Debate, and NSS.
Admission
I chose ARSD was because it is part of Delhi University, which consistently performs well in NIRF rankings, and ARSD itself is considered one of the better south campus colleges. Compared to some other colleges I applied to, ARSD had a more balanced mix of academics, crowd, and the fees are affordable compared to many other colleges. I did get confirmed admission in ARSD and a few off-campus colleges, but ARSD felt like a better choice overall in terms of crowd, academics, and exposure. What went wrong with the other colleges was mostly the very high cut-offs, which are extremely competitive every year
Faculty
The faculty-student ratio is pretty okay, and most teachers are approachable if you actually go and talk to them. Some professors are really good at their subjects and explain things properly, especially when they use real-life examples instead of just reading slides. There are a few teachers everyone likes because they’re supportive and chill with doubts, but honestly some classes can feel boring or too theory-heavy. The course follows the DU semester system with internal assessments and end-sem exams, and it’s not too hard if you stay regular.The syllabus is relevant for building basics, but it could definitely have more practical and skill-based stuff.
Night Life
Nightlife around ARSD isn’t super busy since it’s mostly a day college. College and library close by 5-6 PM, and cafeterias shut around the same time. The campus is safe but quiet after hours, and the hostels have curfew timings. Most students hang out in nearby cafes or at the common outdoor areas inside the college before leaving. Popular spots outside include Connaught Place, Kamla Nagar, and the Lodhi Colony cafes, which are generally safe if you go in groups.
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