Sanatan Dharma College (Lahore), Ambala was commonly known as S.D. College, Ambala was in 1948 at Ambala Cantt.

The college was first established at Lahore (Now in Pakistan) on 20th April 1916 but later it was rehabilitated at Ambala Cantt. (Ambala Dist.) in 1948.

It is one of the premier institutions established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

The college is affiliated to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956 and the college was declared as a "College for Potential Excellence (CPE)".

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade - (CGPA Score 3.48 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) in 2011.

The word ‘Lahore’ associated with the college refers to the glorious history of this great educational institution.

In 1916, the institution was set up in Lahore, under the dynamic influence of Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya Ji, known for his nation-wide enlightenment movements based on culture-preservation, education-dissemination, social reforms and nation-deliverance.

The core inspiration for the establishment of the institute was provided by Bhai Vir Singh Ji, the great Saint and social worker of the undivided Punjab. Many philanthropist Maharajas and eminent Sanatan Dharmis provided economic cooperation and finally, the institution saw the light of the day.

Diligent academicians like Pandit Vachaspati Deendayal Upadhyay Ji, devoted purely to the pledge of selfless service, have also been instrumental in shaping up the institution.

Sanatana Dharma College Society became a registered society in Lahore in April 1916. Eminent educationists, patriots and honorable men like Rai Bahadur Lala Ram Sharan Das, Diwan Bahadur Dewan Krishan Kishore, Seth Mool Chand, Pandit Rishi Ram, Rai Bahadur Nar Sinh Das and Rai Bahadur Lala Mohan Lal were an integral part of it.

Rai Bahadur Lala Ram Saran Das donated his famous Peeli Kothi, which stood in front of the Punjab University sports field, for the college building.

Initially, the college had only graduate courses to offer to its students but with the changing times and the need for the upliftment of the society, post-graduate courses were included in the curriculum.

The college offers three years undergraduate & two years postgraduate courses in Arts, Science & Commerce streams under Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. It also offers some Career Oriented, Certificate & Add-On courses.