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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is one of the best private universities in Chennai, India. It is ranked 24 by India Today 2023 for Science category. A number of students in their verified student reviews on Shiksha also mention the following things about the college. While there are multiple ways to judge the good or bad aspects of a college, students who have studied from there can review it the best. Following statements were mentioned by current and past passouts of the college:
- It is a good college for all students, with better placements and a good reputation.
- I am satisfied because of its faculty members, placements, and infrastructure.
- Teaching way is too good. Teachers and college faculty are friendly. Experience of teachers are very well that minimum qualification of teacher is atleast Ph.D. 

Determining which college is better depends on various factors such as faculty expertise, infrastructure, industry connections, placement records, and overall reputation. It's essential to research both Crescent College and Alpha College of Engineering thoroughly, considering factors that matter most to you, like programme accreditation, alumni feedback, and extracurricular opportunities. Additionally, visiting the campuses, speaking with current students and alumni, and reviewing available data on placements and faculty qualifications can provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.

According to me : 

Overall Rating for Crescent College is 4.2

Based on 23 verified students

Placements 4

Infrastructure 4.3

Faculty 4.3

Crowd & Campus 4.3

Value for Money 4.1

And Overall Rating for Alpha College of Engineering is 4.1

Based on 14 verified students

Placements 4.2

Infrastructure 3.8

Faculty 4.6

Crowd & Campus 3.7

Value for Money 4.1

For admission to BTech at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, candidates have more than 1100 seats available spread across multiple specialisations offered by this college. However, availability of seat does not guarantee an admission to it. So, those students who want to get a seat here must have the following:
• Passed Class 12th from a valid state board/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent board with a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCM
• Must have a score in one among Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test (CIEAT 2024) or JEE (Main)
• Must have studied in regular, full time and formal education only
• Date of birth should fall on or after 1 July 2002

Yes, students who are seeking admission to UG courses now in ARSD or any other DU affiliated college are only required to have passed Class 12 and appear in CUET exam. Other than this, there is no detail mentioned by the college or University on the minimum score requirement in Class 12th. The eligibility criteria for admission to BCom at ARSD is as follows:
- Candidates must be a pass in Class 12 or equivalent exam
- Must have a valid score in the CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
- The candidate must have not crossed the age of 25 years on the first day of the academic session
The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) - UG exam accepted by DU and its affiliated colleges is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses in various central universities and their affiliated colleges, including Daulat Ram and DU.
Additionally, candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations:
- Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
- Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects.

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College admission to UG courses is based on CUET scores. Students can access the CUET UG cut off list by logging in to the personal admission dashboards using their details on the official website of DU. They can also check the notification regarding course-college allocation. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET 2022 Cut off list.
Step 1: Visit the official website of DU CSAS i.e. ugadmission.uod.ac.in.
Step 2: Sign in using the CUET application number and password.
Step 3: Enter the given captcha code, and click on ‘Login’.
Step 4: The candidate portal will open on the screen with the special spot round allotment details.

As per the official website of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, its campus is located amidst stunning grounds and the college stands as a strong entity of academic excellence, boasting a faculty of well-educated and renowned scholars along with its highly dedicated support team. Its alumni, both students and teachers, have carved their names across diverse fields. Additionally, listed below are some of the reviews of ARSD college by the current and past students of the college:
- At our college, every year, about 40–60% of students get campus placements. For our course, the highest salary package offered was INR 12 LPA, the lowest package offered was INR 4 LPA, and the average package offered was 5 LPA. 
- I am satisfied with this college because of its faculty members.
- Good placements in 2022 despite of covid.
- Our college has a good environment.
Basis all these feedbacks from the current and past students of this college, it can be considered a decent option under DU colleges. 

ARSD College accepts CUET UG scores for admission to the UG programmes and CUET PG scores for admission to PG courses offered at the college. The eligibility criteria for admission to UG courses at ARSD is as follows:
- Candidates must be a pass in Class 12 or equivalent exam for UG courses and for PG courses, they must have passed their UG degree in the relevant stream with a valid score
- Must have a valid score in the CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
What is CUET UG?  
The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) UG exam accepted by DU and its affiliated colleges is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses in various central universities and their affiliated colleges, including Daulat Ram and DU. The scores of CUET are used for admission to both BSc (Hons) and BSc (General) courses.
What is CUET PG?  
The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NTA CUET PG, is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities.