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CRITERION IV

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1. PHYSICAL FACILITIES

St. Joseph‘s College has been in its present location since 2001 after moving out from
its old heritage building. The popularity of College among those who desire quality
education and the quest for offering newer courses, keeping in mind the need of the
city and the nation has necessitated a continuous expansion in infrastructural and
learning resources. The creation of new infrastructural resources is an ongoing
process and College is currently engaged in constructing two new buildings to meet
the future needs.

4.1.1. How does College plan and ensure adequate availability of physical
infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?

 College presently offers 26 degree and 12 postgraduate courses, of which 18
courses have laboratory requirements. College has 4121 students on its rolls, 198
teaching staff and 72 non-teaching staff. With the advent of modern teaching-learning
styles, ICT facilities have become a necessity. Increasing student enrollment and
commencement of additional courses has necessitated additional facilities like
classrooms, staff rooms, recreational and hygiene spaces and conveniences for
persons with disabilities. All efforts necessary to enhance the optimal utilization of
available infrastructural facilities and maintenance of quality of academic and other
programs on campus are made by the Management. College is constantly engaged in
maximizing the use of available infrastructural resources to ensure efficiency and
comfort.
 The College, located in the heart of the city of Bangalore, has 8.44 acres of land
which houses PG Block, UG Science and Administrative Block, UG Humanities and
Commerce Block, Auditorium Complex, Fathers‘ Residence and Guest House, and a
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playground. The total built-in area is 7961.23 m . The Humanities Block (UG-H) and
Science Block (UG-S) comprise class rooms as well as laboratories for the
undergraduate courses, well-furnished administrative offices, the Arrupe Library and
Information Centre, Examination Wing, Staff Seminar Room, Canteen and
Observatory. The laboratories house modern equipment that meet current needs. The
classrooms are designed to allow maximum natural light and air. The Postgraduate
and Research Centre is housed separately in one acre of land. The PG Block has
classrooms, laboratories, a library, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 350 and a
canteen. This block also houses the IQAC Room, Central Instrumentation Facility,
administrative offices, audio-video studios and research laboratories with state-of-the-
art instruments. The Auditorium Complex houses a 1300-seat auditorium and four
smaller conference rooms. The auditorium is air-conditioned and well equipped with
an array of hi-tech equipment.
 College has a hostel for men, which is located in the campus and a hostel for
women that is located about 300 metres away from the campus. Lifts and ramps are
available in all three blocks. College also has LED display units in all three blocks to
display information and announcements with regard to ongoing activities in College.

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