Pachhunga University College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Auditorium, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Campus :-

Pachhunga University College has a sprawling campus,naturally rich in biodiversity. The land allotted by Mizo District Council was 103 acres. Later on, the college purchased private lands so that the entire land mass encircled by rivulets on the northern, southern and eastern sides belong to the college. The college land now comprises 730 acres which is large enough to accommodate a University with all the physical infrastructure like buildings, playground, quarters, Botanical garden,etc.

• BUILDING COMPLEX: The college Complex comprises the Administrative Building, three Arts Blocks,  Science Block, Life Science Block, Auditorium, Library, Boys' Hostel, Girls' Hostel, Play ground, Basketball Court, Volley Ball Court, Open Pavilion, Canteen, a few staff quarters etc. Some buildings are under construction such as Physical Sciences building, Teacher Common room cum seminar hall, 100-seater girls hostel(Ministry of tribal affairs), Library, Golden Jubilee Archive hall cum Museum (UGC), Sports infrastructure training facility (UGC) and Multipurpose sports complex(DONER)
• LIBRARY: The College library has around 45,000 books. A wide range of Encyclopaedias and advanced books of knowledge provide a ready reference to Library users. A new Library is being constructed with modern facilities with a grant of Rs 280 lakhs. There are more than 40,000 books, 26 Journals and Online Journal (Inflibnet). Around 70% of all books are automated using Soul 2.0 from INFLIBNET.
• LABORATORIES: All the Nine Science Departments have functional laboratories. The laboratories are being equipped with sophisticated instruments to enable the students to carry out practical not only at the honours level but even at the advanced level of    experimental work. All practical facilities have been upgraded through DST sponsored scheme called FIST. Major renovation of all practical laboratories is also done through the same scheme.
• TRANSPORTATION: Three buses provide transportation to the students & teachers to and from the college at regular intervals. The college transportation is available to all members of the college.
• STAFF ADVISORY PROGRAMME: Each department divides the students into small groups and each group is assigned to a teacher. The teacher -in-charge keeps in touch with students of his/her group and helps and guides them in their studies, personal problems, etc., through periodic meeting.
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A Student Internet Resource Centre was inaugurated in 2009. The Centre is open for the students on all working days. It provides access to the Internet and caters to the very need of the students in the field of information technology. The college also provides free wi-fi internet access to all academic and administrative building through MHRD National Connectivity programme. The College also has a functional Networking system with online students’ database system.
• HOSTEL: A 112-seater Boys’ Hostel and 86-seater Girls’ Hostel cater to the residential needs of out-station students. Hostel  admission notice will be issued a few days after the commencement of classes for the new session. Hostel seats are allotted on priority basis to student from rural villages.
• PLAYGROUND: The college has a play ground which was inaugurated in 2009. Its construction was started with the initial contribution of the students which amounted to nearly Rs. 8 lakh.
• MEDICAL FACILITY: Qualified Doctors and Nurses are available for consultation at the College every Tuesday and Friday. They may be consulted free of cost by all the staff and students of the College.
• RESEARCH FACILITIES: The College also promotes research and developments. There are as many as 21 research projects in various departments. The college also has a Biotechnology training centre called ‘Biotechnology Hub’ sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi.