Shri Shikshayatan College Infrastructure: Library, Labs, Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Lisha Gupta

Shri Shikshayatan College is acknowledged for its campus and excellent facilities provided to students and working staff. The college is equipped with a  library, security, sports facilities, classrooms, etc. Some of the highlighting features of the Shri Shikshayatan College campus are listed below.

• Library
• IT Facilities
• Labs
• Classrooms
• Lighting Arrangements
• Seminar Hall
• Cafeteria
• Sports Facilities
• Technology
• Standby Power
• CCTV Surveillance
• Fire Safety

Library: The college features a computerised open-access library that is air-conditioned and includes a collection of over 42,000 books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. In addition, each department has a seminar library where students can get books quickly. For the poor students, a book bank is also offered. The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies in education necessitates, supports, and inspires Shri Shikshayatan College library re-engineering.

IT Facilities: Shri Shikshayatan College facilities include two air-conditioned computer labs. The college provides a dedicated internet area with HP Workstations for students to utilise for educational purposes and access online journals. The Shri Shikshayatan College has a server room equipped with two HP Proliant G5 servers for IRP (Institutional Resource Planning) Software, 24 Port HP centrally managed switch and a Sophos XG-230 Firewall. The online classes are also held using the Impartus platform, a Bangalore-based startup specialising in video technology.

Labs: The Shri Shikshayatan College has modern labs for various topics to supplement classroom instruction, boost concept development, and create a research and innovation environment.

Classrooms: The Shri Shikshayatan College infrastructure has fully air-conditioned classrooms that create a friendly and comfortable environment. They have audio-visual and digital capabilities. Interactive smart boards and projectors are available in the classrooms. They also have computers and laptops to use whenever they are needed. The classes are furnished with energy-saving LED lights that brighten the space. The furniture is both attractive and comfortable.

Lighting Arrangements: LED power-saving lighting arrangements are installed on the campus both inside and outside.

Seminar Hall: Shri Shikshayatan College campus has as seminar hall with the latest technology. The hall has a seating capacity of 105 people. It hosts several lectures, workshops, and even cultural events.

Cafeteria: Healthy food is served to students in a clean and well-maintained cafeteria. Café Coffee Day Express has a counter in the café where students can get free food.

Sports Facilities

• Aerobics
• Table Tennis
• Chess
• Basketball
• Throwball 
• Badminton 
• Swimming Pool

Technology: LAN connectivity is provided via managed and unmanaged HP-Procurve Gigabit switches connected to the Centrally Managed Switch through a fibre optic backbone. There are around 220 LAN points in the classrooms, staffrooms, and office. A 4 Mbps leased line provides ample internet connectivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Biometric devices are used to track employee attendance. IRP software efficiently manages administrative and academic activities, supplemented by the following hardware.

Standby Power: A silent eco-friendly standby 140 KVA generator is available in case of power failure avoiding any interruption in college activities.

CCTV Surveillance: Shri Shikshayatan College infrastructure has a CCTV system for investigating and preventing illegal acts such as theft, assault, and other crimes. CCTV cameras monitor the entire facility. A total of 43 cameras are deployed at various sites. 

Fire Safety: Installations for fire safety hydrants, hose pipes, smoke alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and other fire protection equipment are installed, operated, and maintained in compliance with regulatory standards throughout the entire premises.