Daulat Ram College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Somya Jain

Daulat Ram College offers modern amenities for a better learning experience. It is equipped with a library, hostel, gym, canteen, etc. Some of the highlighting features of the Daulat Ram College infrastructure are given below.

• Library
• Study Room
• Laboratories
• Computer Centre
• Auditorium
• Conference Hall
• Seminar Hall
• Amphitheatre
• Medical Centre
• Canteen
• Nescafe Corner
• Bank
• RO
• Wi-Fi
• CCTV Surveillance
• Hostel
• Green Ride
• Gymnasium

Library: Only college students and employees have access to the library and reading room. The Daulat Ram College library has a collection of about 1,20,000 books, journals, and periodicals. From Monday through Friday, it is open from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays. The library is open on Saturdays for students. However, there is no book issue or return service. The library is fully digitalised and equipped with the latest software. For the advantage of differently-abled students, especially visually handicapped, the library has a distinct Braille section with softwares (Angel: Talking Digital Pocket Daisy Player, E-Book Reader, MP3 Player, Radio cum voice Recorder).

Study Room: The Daulat Ram College has a teacher's study area, including a computer and lockers. Wi-Fi is available in the study area, allowing convenient access to research and study materials.

Laboratories: For all of the Science Courses offered, including Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology, the Daulat Ram College campus area has well-equipped and well-managed labs. Nutrition and Health Education, Math, and Psychology each have their own labs.

Computer Centre: The Daulat Ram College North campus features computer labs with the latest Pentium machines. The labs are connected to the intranet and offer internet access. There are 38 computers in the main computer lab, and there are 25 PCs with internet access in a separate computer lab for Commerce and Mathematics students. The mathematics computer lab is equipped with mathematical software such as Mathematica, Latex, R, and operational research software such as TORA and UBUNTU version 8.1. 

Auditorium: Sadbhavna Bhawan, the college auditorium, is a proscenium hall with a huge stage and seating capacity of about 1,400, making it excellent for theatre events and dramatics with large casts. The auditorium also hosts all significant intra-college and inter-college events.

Conference Hall: The conference hall has a seating capacity of 200 people. It has hosted many academic workshops, seminars, and conferences. The hall is fully air-conditioned with Wi-Fi, digital projection, and excellent audio. The college hosts inter-college, intra-college, and departmental activities. It has been a significant benefit to the college.

Seminar Hall: The Daulat Ram College infrastructure offers a seminar hall for various purposes. Seminars, lectures, debates, discussions, workshops, and student union functions are held. It is an ideal location for departmental farewells and freshmen orientations. It has a capacity of 200 people and is air-conditioned. Its wooden panels allow for space partitioning, allowing the huge area to be used for multiple activities simultaneously.

Amphitheatre: Rangshala, an open-air amphitheatre, provides a platform for young kids to enhance their talent, communication, and performance skills. It has witnessed numerous famous events and served as a platform for many aspiring talents. It is an ideal location for nukkad natak, social practice, and dance performances, among other things. During Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations, it has been used to hoist the national flag.

Medical Centre: From 9 am to 5 pm, a medical room with an attendant nurse and first-aid facilities is accessible. Students can also use the university health service for a small annual charge of Rupees five.

Canteen: The Daulat Ram College campus area has a canteen that provides diverse cuisine at discounted prices. Students can get nutritious cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are served with various cuisines prepared fresh and hygienically. Students can also purchase branded packaged snacks in addition to prepared options.

Nescafe Corner: The Nescafe Corner provides a tranquil setting for brainstorming meetings outside the classroom. The kiosk offers several hot & cold beverages and side dishes. The circular tables and outdoor benches contribute to the ambience.

Bank: The college has banking facilities on campus. The Indian Overseas Bank University Branch is located in the college. For students, there is also an ATM. 

RO: The RO system provides the students with chilled and purified drinking water. Water is dispensed through a smooth junction of taps that replace cumbersome water coolers. The space is brilliantly lit up by posters highlighting the significance of water conservation on the ground and first floors.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available throughout the Daulat Ram College North Campus Delhi. The institution provides a safe password to be used within the college grounds, keeping in mind the advanced technical demands of the students.

CCTV Surveillance: 50 closed-circuit television units are strategically placed and dormitory grounds to guarantee that adequate discipline is maintained. It is also beneficial for students safety worries.

Hostel: The Daulat Ram College hostel has a dedicated housing facility for undergraduate students. They are equipped with modern facilities, such as air-conditioned rooms, laundry, free Wi-Fi, a computer room, a medical room, etc. The hostel boasts a pleasant ambience, well-kept grounds and gardens that contribute to a tranquil and conducive learning environment. It has received praise and honours for having the best-kept environment at Delhi University. In addition, the Daulat Ram College hostel facilities include a kitchen garden. 

Green Ride: It is a public bicycle sharing system introduced in 2017. This environmentally friendly effort promotes a healthier lifestyle and everyday behaviours. Bicycles can be rented for rides around the university campus. Bicycles can be dropped off at any of the five drop-off locations on North Campus once the ride is finished.

Gymnasium: The DRC DU facilities include a gym with fitness equipment and apparatus, such as treadmills, cross-trainers, exercise bikes, and weight trainers. It caters to students and staff who wish to use the facility, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.