Maheshtala College, Kolkata (MC, Kolkata) Infrastructure: Library, Labs, Gym & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Facilities :-

Library

A well- equipped Central Library with Open Access System is available for use to all student of the college. Beside more than I 3,000 books, students can also access academic journals, periodicals and important dailies. The students can avail Reading and Lending facilities by paying library fees and library deposit (refundable) at the time of admission that entitles them to a Reading and Lending Card respectively.
Beside Central Library, all students of the college are also entitled to use of Departmental Library and Remedial Library, pertaining to all departments of the college.
Students should maintain proper discipline and silence in library.

Infrastructure :-

Cycle Stand :

A newly built spacious cycle stand in the campus has been provided for the students for keeping their cycles during college hours. However, the students should note that they have to keep their cycles or other vehicles at their own risk. The college authority shall not take any responsibility in case of any theft / damage of their vehicles.

Playground :

Local Diamond Club has a play ground behind Sudhir Chandra Bhandari Memorial Block. College uses the ground for Annual sports, athletic meets and tournaments and outdoor games.

Gym facilities for students are also being organised, with aid from Department of Youth Welfare, Government of India.

Ladies Hostel :

The college has a Ladies Hostel funded from assistance of the UGC.

Canteen :

The college Canteen offers nutritious food at subsidized rates to students.

Common Room :

Separate Common Rooms for Boys and girls are present. There are provisions for recreational activities in theSe common rooms.

College Laboratories

The college has fine fully equipped Laboratories for the Departments of geography, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics and Journalism.

1. Geography Laboratory is equipped with GIS facility, surveying instruments, Satellite imaging and aerial photographing equipments and other advanced equipments.

GIS LAB

1. Computer Science Laboratory has several computers with modern configurations, Windows server, digital kits, microprocessor kits and modern softwares. Projects area displayed through LED TVs.

 COMPUTER SCIENCE LAB

1. Chemistry Laboratory is equipped, in addition to basic equipments, with pH meter, distillation apparatus, Kipp?s apparatus, Melting point bath, centrifuge and other equipments, in accordance to latest C.U. syllabus.
2. The Physics Laboratory is also well-equipped with latest apparatus.
3. The Journalism Laboratory has Sony PD 175 Professional Video camera, Nikon D90 DLSR camera with lens & accessories, latest video and photo-editing software, lights and other allied resources, as well latest journals to facilitate hands on training and development for students.