AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Infrastructure: Library, Labs, Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Computer Lab

The computer lab, spread over 570 sq.feet, is a state of the art technology center for students to access some of the best available resources within and outside the campus. The intranet and internet facilities make these practices easy and reliable.

The computer lab helps students explore the large database of knowledge not only in their respective fields but also in other domains of education and information.

Facilities

• 21 Desktop computers connected by LAN

• Printing facilities – B/W and Colour (Inkjet and Laser)

• Gestetner Copier

• Scanning facilities

• Closed circuit network camera (for University examination purposes)

• Helinet consortia facilities

Library

The college central library came into existence with the establishment of this esteemed institution and at present, is located on the 7th floor. The main objective of library is to meet the reading and informational requirement concerning teaching, research and other academic activities whose ultimate aim is to gain more and more knowledge specialization in specific fields of dentistry. The floor area is of about 10,000 sq.ft. with a seating capacity of 200 people. The library has a collection of more than 6475 volumes and 53 national and international journals along with their back volumes. Each department maintains a departmental library with postgraduate and undergraduate reference books.

Facilities

• Open access system

• Circulation of books

• Helinet consortium of RGUHS

• Photocopying

• New arrival display

• Periodicals and news papers

• Coffee/tea (vending machine at the corridor)

• Seminar room

Cafetaria

firmly believe that for the overall development of an individual, food comprises of one of the most important factors,belief has made by provide students with nutritious food and snacks. The cafeteria meets the best standards of cleanliness and hygiene. It also provides some of the common standard food products. The cafeteria is well spaced and neatly arranged for placing ordes, billing, eating and spending some leisure time.

Conveyance

The students are well supported with transport facility. Buses ply at regular intervals in and around the city to provide easy conveyance.

The conveyance system helps the students who do not reside in the hostel to commute to and from the college with convenience. It also makes it easy for students who reside in the hostel to reach the city of Mangalore.