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

Mahima Jain

Infrastructure Facilities at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra:

Library

• SMVD University Library is a specialized technical library.
• The library has acquired more than 39000 books & more than 2100 CD-ROM collections.
• The Central Library building is built over an area of 36000 square yards.

Hostel:

• The University provides separate hostels for boys and girls.
• The hostel rooms are equipped with necessary amenities.
• The hostel has centres for sports.
• The hostel is well maintained and hygienic.
• To know more, look into Hostel Details.

Auditorium

• The auditorium provides a state-of-art stage with the latest and highly adjustable lights and sound system.
• It has the most modern Audio and video projection systems.
• It is designed with the latest technology against seismic forces and has been equipped with the latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
• It also has smoke detectors, fire alarm systems and automatic sprinkler system, for early detection of fire.

Computer lab:

• The available IT and internal telecom network of the University can be considered as one of the best in the state of Jammu and Kashmir as regards the quality of equipment, and the demand and supply parameters.
• The University has a full-fledged network control centre with Linux and Microsoft servers.
• The labs are installed with Wi-Fi.
• The university has currently over 200 computers in use.

Medical Aid Centre

• Medical Aid Centre provides services to all the employees and students of the University.
• Independent premises for Medical Aid Centre with better facilities are in place. 

Sports Hall:

• The department has set up an indoor Sports Hall with the introduction of the four best quality International standards TT Tables in it.
• In addition to Indoor  Badminton court the other indoor games like carom, chess etc. are also played here.

Gym Centre: 

• The department has established a small Gym centre in the campus.
• This centre is equipped with Parallel bars, uneven bars and weight exercise equipment. 
• Students are fully benefited by this centre in the morning and evening times.

Yoga:  

• Apart from the games and sports regular Yoga classes are conducted in the campus to develop the spirit of meditation among the students.

Transportation:

• The public transport facilities are available.
• All buses stop in front of the university gate and are available every hour. 
• A special bus facility from Campus to Jammu and back is available on every Saturday for the convenience of Faculty & Staff members and their families.