Presidency University Infrastructure: Library, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Vedika Dubey

Presidency University infrastructure offers state-of-the-art facilities to students. The university is situated near the Bangalore International Airport, the Presidency University campus area spans 64 acres.

The academic building, library complex, computer centre, faculty block, and administrative wing are among the cutting-edge campus amenities. More details regarding the Presidency University Bangalore infrastructure are mentioned below.

Presidency University’s campus infrastructure has been designed ergonomically to foster student interaction. Here’s a look into campus life- GetMyUni Verdict.

• Hostel
• Transport
• Auditorium
• Library
• Cafeteria
• Sports Facilities
• Healthcare Facility
• Classrooms and Seminar Halls
• ATM
• Computer Lab
• Other Facilities

Hostel

• Presidency University hostel is committed to providing a home away from home where international and domestic students can experience hospitality and focus entirely on their studies. 
• The university offers accommodations to males and females. There are currently three hostels available for both boys and girls. 
• There are twin and triple shared rooms in every Presidency University hostel. Each room has free Wi-Fi, cabinets, a study table and chairs, and bed cots.
• A separate dining area, laundry facilities, common areas with TVs for entertainment, and indoor and outdoor game areas are among the Presidency University hostel facilities. 
• Every Presidency University hostel has hot and cold, clean drinking water available. 
• Students are served wholesome and nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals four times a day by the university's partnerships with the best caterers.
• Every Presidency University campus hostel has a round-the-clock security system that includes CCTV surveillance and 24-hour security at all entry points and on the property.
• At the girls' hostel, four wardens are under the direction of a resident officer. Two wardens are in charge of each boys' hostel. The department in charge of student housing oversees all of the university's residence halls.
• Presidency University infrastructure features a medical room staffed by a nurse who is available round-the-clock for medical needs. 
• Presidency University has ambulances to transport patients in an emergency to neighbouring hospitals so they can receive additional medical attention.
• A brand-new boys' hostel block with four distinct wings has been constructed close to the university campus to house 1700 students while considering future needs.
• There will be a first-come, first-served policy for the hostel. There will be arbitrary allocations for rooms and hostels. Once assigned, rooms and hostels cannot be changed.

Transport

• The Presidency University facility includes a transport facility for students and staff. 
• It operates 12 specialised buses that provide pick-up and drop-off services from the campus to other city sections on designated routes that cover a vast portion of the city.
• On weekends and holidays, transportation is provided for female students to go shopping in the adjacent Yelahanka new town.
• The following academic years will also include leisure travel, athletics, and cultural events.

Auditorium

• Presidency University infrastructure boasts a 650-seater auditorium, which has luxurious, comfortable seats adorned with a variety of coloured fabrics.
• It is a stunning work of architectural art. 
• The arrangement in the style of a gallery guarantees that everyone sitting in the back can see the stage clearly. 
• The auditorium has unparalleled acoustics in addition to being completely air-conditioned. At PU Bangalore, it is recognised as a landmark building.

Library

• Presidency University library has a collection of over 40,500 books, 45 magazines, 343 national and international journals, 35 newspapers and other periodicals. 
• The library has subscriptions to twenty-three online databases in the fields of humanities, engineering, law, management, and design.
• KOHA LMS (Library Management Software) fully automates the Presidency University library, and the WEB OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is available from any location. 
• The RFID security system protects the library's resources. 
• To help with book circulation, a Dropbox and a self-check-out kiosk have been made available. 
• Presidency University Library promotes academic publishing by making sure that the material published is of the highest calibre and pertinent to the area, with an emphasis on open access and institutional repositories. The PU library has the features listed below.
• Presidency University Bangalore library has exclusive features like DSpace open-source software, plagiarism check software Turnitin and Urkund, Knimbus Remote access platform, reprography services (free), mobile app (Libraries in Hand), and 25 computers with internet access.
• To access economic and statistical data, the library has subscriptions to the ProwessIQ, CapitaLine, and IndiaStat databases.
• Apart from the 500+ full- and part-time research scholars, the Presidency University library serves the faculty, students, and staff.
• Presidency University Bangalore Library has an exclusive selection of text and reference books for research or home borrowing.
• More than 400 CD-ROMs on engineering and management topics are also available in the library.

Cafeteria

• Presidency University canteen serves up to 550 students at a time in order to accommodate the size of the campus.
• It has two sizable cafeterias. Additionally, there are numerous satellite food courts with a variety of foods and snacks dispersed throughout the Presidency University campus.
• The canteen serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, representing the different parts of India. 
• The food court and cafeteria areas are hygienic.

Sports Facilities

• Students can participate in indoor and outdoor sports activities to help them develop holistically. The Presidency University infrastructure offers a sports department that boasts outstanding facilities and well-trained sports instructors.
• Outdoor activities are available, such as volleyball, basketball, hockey, football, kho-kho, and cricket. There are also facilities for table tennis, indoor games, badminton courts, and fitness rooms for students.
• Some individual coaches nurture and train the students to participate at the national level for each game. 
• Martial arts students who are interested in boxing, judo, karate, and taekwondo can also get hands-on training. 
• Additionally, the Presidency University campus encourages students to participate in cross-country runs, marathons, and walkathons that are held in Bengaluru. 

Healthcare Facility

• Presidency University infrastructure features a medical centre for students, staff, and teachers.
• A physician and a nurse are among the medical officers offered by Manipal Hospitals.
• The nurse is on duty until nine o'clock at night, and the doctor is available during business hours. 
• Ten inpatient treatment beds and essential life support are available at the medical centre. Every university block has two wheelchairs available, and in the event of an emergency, there is a 24-hour ambulance service both on campus and in the residence halls.
• The university also values the mental health of its faculty, staff, and students; there is a counselling psychologist on the Presidency University campus, and the on-site physician can make an appointment with a psychiatrist if necessary.

Classrooms and Seminar Halls

• Presidency University Bangalore infrastructure offers large, air-conditioned lecture halls and conference spaces to provide students with an improved educational experience. 
• They are equipped with modern audio-visual equipment. 
• The Presidency University campus also has conference halls that can hold large gatherings of people and are frequently used for meetings and seminars.

ATM

• Presidency University infrastructure provides several banking options on campus.
• Students and faculty members can also use the ATM to withdraw money from their bank accounts.

Computer Lab

• Presidency University infrastructure offers two computing centres that complement the university's educational architecture. Two specialised high-performance servers are kept at the centre. In addition, the centre provides a Wi-Fi connection that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Dedicated bandwidth of 20 Mbps (1:1, full-duplex) and 10 Mbps is offered from two distinct vendors, allowing all stakeholders to access the internet. Wi-Fi connects the administrative, academic, library blocks, and other buildings on campus.

Other Presidency University Facilities: A few of the additional facilities offered at the Presidency University campus are:

• Academic building
• Computer centre
• Faculty block
• Administrative wing 
• 600-Seat amphitheatre