Ashutosh College is known for many things. Here are some of them. 

• It has a rich legacy. Many freedom fighters are from this college. 
• The institute also offers good academics to students. NAAC has accredited the institute with an A grade. 
• There are new departments of modern education like Microbiology, Communicative English.
• Many departments of the institute are quite reputed, such as English, Geography, Journalism & Mass Communication, Bangali, Psychology. 
• The facilities offered at the institute are decent. Students get to use 3 libraries, i.e. Main library, Seminar Library, and the reading library. 

It also has a great locational advantage, as it is located right next to Jatin Das Park metro.