KJSAC Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Sushmita Sundas

KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai is not only known for offering excellent academics but also is a renowned brand in providing state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to students that help them accelerate their academic performance. 

The IT lab and the library have internet facilities. The college has a spacious and airy library that has about 67,744 books in total. It also has 122 journals & periodicals, 14 newspapers, 112 encyclopedias, and several CDs, VCDs, and audio cassettes.

KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce Mumbai has canteens that remain open from 7 AM till late evening. They serve South Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisines, and fast food. It also has a common room for ladies wherein they can relax during free lecture hours. The computer Lab has about 52 systems with an internet connection. Further details about KJSAC infrastructure have been provided below.

Table of Content

• Auditorium
• Conference Room
• Library
• Classroom
• IT Lab
• Cafeteria
• Other Facilities

Auditorium

• Kalidas Sabhagruha is a multi-purpose auditorium on the Somaiya campus with a capacity to accommodate around 400 audience.
• The state-of-the-art facility with adequate technical support, centralized air-conditioning, green –room and an ambience conducive to staged performances enhances the quality of the programs organised.
• Wide-ranging activities right from students’ performances to Conferences, Seminars, Induction Programs, Inaugural Ceremonies of myriad college associations and theatrical performances take place in the Kalidas Sabhagruha.

Conference Room

• The Conference Room is equipped with the latest technical arrangements. 
• With its capacity to accommodate around 120 participants, the Conference Room is conducive to organising Guest Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops for students and staff members.

Library

• K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce Library is the oldest and biggest library on the Somaiya Vidyavihar campus.
• In the pursuit of knowledge, the library plays an important role by providing access to more than 87000 books, periodicals and electronic resources.
• An online database of books, periodicals and journals is maintained and they can be accessed with the help of trained Library Staff.
• There is a provision of a special reading space for students and the teaching fraternity.
• The College Library furnishes print & electronic resources for all academic, co-curricular and other related activities of the students and staff.
• Adequate space, easy and user-friendly retrieval facility, and suitable infrastructure render the library an amicable learning resource.

Classroom

• The college has well-lit, spacious and ventilated classrooms with a Wi-Fi facility, Overhead Projector & Screen.
• The infrastructure facilitates the utilisation of audio-visual aids, myriad e-learning resources and accessing online learning material.
• It also promotes learner-centric pedagogy.

IT Lab

• The IT laboratory of the college is equipped with 50 Computers, a Projector and a Wi-Fi connection.
• The laboratory attendant and technical support staff ensure smooth conduct of the activities such as IT Practicals, Practical Board Examinations, Admission work etc.

Cafeteria

• The campus has numerous cafeterias which serve different cuisines including South Indian, Chinese, Continental and fast food.
• They are open from 7:00 am until late evening. The Cafeteria staff ensures the maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness.

Other Facilities 

Other facilities at the college include the following,

• Language Lab
• Psychology Laboratory
• Research Lab
• Ladies Common Room
• Staff Common Room
• Board Room
• Exam Room
• Gymnasium