MOVING INTO A HIGHER ORBIT

A sustained effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and student development has transformed the commerce department at ARSD College

- By AVISHEK G. DASTIDAR

ATMA RAM SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE New Delhi No.7 (2025) up from No. 12 (2020)

A few years back, you would not have found the commerce department of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College among the most high profile in Delhi University. Today, however, the department has quietly evolved into one of the best centres for commerce education marked by a serious academic engagement and a close connect with the industry.

At the heart of this turnaround lies the rapid implementation of Delhi University's Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF 22). The updated syllabus introduced cutting-edge subject areas such as business analytics, sustainability, ESG investing and advanced research methodologies into the classroom, creating a much more exciting learning environment for students. But the changes went beyond content. ARSD employed a research-oriented experiential learning model where students engage in research, surveying and analytical exercises under faculty mentorship. “This made even tough commerce concepts easy for students to grasp. It also led to improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills,” says Prof. Vinita Tuli, ARSD spokesperson.