NSS College of Engineering Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Facilities :-

LIbrary

The College Library System consists of a Central Library and 6 departmental libraries which collectively support the teaching and research programmes of the Institute and provides facilities for general reading and disseminates information according to the requirement of the users. Central Library has been started functional since 1965. It is housed in a separate building with a plinth area of 4000 sq. mtrs. The Library has a Computerised Library Information System, Reprographic centre and Internet Browing Centre. It has around 62,846 books, reports, standards and back volumes of journalsbooks.

Hostel

The Institute has comfortable and well furnished residential facilities for all the students admitted to the various courses. There are 3 hostel blocks (halls of residence) for men and 1 for women with an inmate capacity of 483 and 172 respectively. For Ist year girls, seperate accomodation is providing in the NSS Working womens hostel, infront of the college. The atmosphere in these hostels give a feeling of 'home away from home'. Hostel rooms are spacious, which provides comfortable environment.

The Hostels are under direct control of the Warden and each hostel is having one or two members of the staff of the college as Assistant Wardens and they shall be responsible to all matters connected with the Hostel. The Warden shall have the power to frame standing orders/ rules to regulate internal matters and other details not explicitly covered by these rules. The Principal is the Ex Officio Chief Warden and his decisions shall be final in the interpretation of rules and all matters connected with the Hostel. Application for admission to hostels should be submitted in the prescribed form to the Warden.

Transport

The College is presently having 2 buses for transportation of students and staff residing in Palakkad Town and nearby areas. Buses are operated regularly on all working days of the college with convenient timings. In addition to daily trips, buses are made available to all academic/extra curricular tours/trips of students and Staff.The Bus Facility is monitored by the College Bus Committee, which consists of Students, Staff and PTA representatives.

Computer Centre

The institute has started centralized computer centre to provide the common and advanced needs of the students and staffs. This centre started functioning in 2008. The centre provides the latest computer and browsing facilities. Apart from that there are individual computer centers for each department.

Canteen

College canteen is located at a easily accessible area to all departments. Variety of refreshments and meals available at the college canteen at affordable rates. Adequate seating facilities are provided to accomodate students and staff even during peak time. It tends to be the most popular place on campus, not only for physical refreshment but also for student bonding, discussions and even work on assignments and projects.

Auditorium

College has a well furnished auditorium, located in the main block. It has a seating capacity of 800 audiences. The auditorium is used for activities such as seminars, guest lectures, cultural activities,important functions and meetings of students and faculties, department functions and other events. The auditoriums are equipped with latest public addressing,LCD projectors and comfortable seats.

Seminar Halls

The college has 1 main Seminar Hall and 5 departmental seminar halls. All are aesthetically designed. The seminar hall is facilitated with the latest technology and is well – equipped with multimedia projectors. which provides a special ambience for every event. It makes possible an ideal setting for carrying out various conferences and delivering lectures. Each has a seating capacity of 100 people. Each seat is equipped with a pull-out writing ‘tablet’ to support note-taking.

Sports & Games

There is an Outdoor Stadium with 400 m tracks for Atheletics (and the same is being used for Cricket, Football and Hockey.) Volley ball Court, Basket ball Court, Ball badminton and Tennis courts are also available. There is an indoor court for Shuttle Badminton and Table Tennis. Also, there is a Gymnasium with Multi GYM of 16 stations and other weight lifting facilities.