Central University of Kashmir Srinagar Campus: Photos, Virtual Tour

The campus was recently shifted from Srinagar to Ganderbal. From the beginning up to now, the university doesn’t have permanent campus. It worked from rented building in Srinagar. Also, now it is working from buildings that it does not own. The huge funding that was allotted for it is wastage till now as the officials have not been able to complete a permanent campus within 11 years even. The hostel, the campus, the library often keeps shifting from place to place which is a complete mess often. We have been shifted 3 times till now. Apart from infrastructure point of view which is a complete vice, the university is better in other parts like teaching. The University is operating from scattered places and different departments are at different places which does not give a good feeling of being in a University. In Srinagar, the Campus at Sonwar was adjacent to National highway and it was quite noisy and uncomfortable there. Now in Nuner Campus, the feeling is entirely different. It is far from the main market and is pretty quiet. Hostel facility is comparatively better than classrooms. Before shifting to Nuner Campus, we were at Old Hospital building where the rooms were shabby, very small and it had a hospital smell. However, at other campuses like green campus, Nuner Campus, the classrooms are much better. Labs are also present for each department which are yet greeting developed and shifted. New labs are coming which are much better than the small and crowded labs that we had earlier.

The wi-fi is available at all the campuses and the food served in the canteens is also fine. Smart classrooms are built in each campus which are well equipped with technology. Though a play ground is not available yet but the sports and gaming equipment like badminton, tennis, cricket equipments are available. Further, libraries are built at each campus which have a good range of books available for teachers as well as students. The library collection includes both print & digital resources. These journals include Annual Reviews, MathSciNet, Oxford University Press, Elsevier (ScienceDirect), JSTOR, Economic & Political Weekly, Springer Link and Wiley Blackwell Publishing which are published by well-renowned international publishers as well as content providers. In addition to this, there is a huge central library available at green campus. Our Nuner Campus library has all the required books and facilities which are quite costly as well. It is indeed fun studying there. Transport system is also well equipped with many buses which enhance timely carry of students as well as faculty members to the University campus. Ambulances are also present which are used to take any member to the hospital if required. Fire extinguishers are incorporated at various places in case any fire arises. Other facilities that are available include Computer/Browsing Center, Seminar Hall, Conference Hall, Stationery/Retail Outlet Units, Seminar Hall, Conference Hall, and Stationery/Retail Outlet Units. One who passes the test gets a scholarship for civil service coaching.

I feel quite lucky to be the part of this University. Despite having no permanent campus, the life is full going in the campus. The way of teaching and the support of teachers is something that I can never forget about this university. Personally, I feel like greeting the private tuitions while studying from professors in the campus. Spending 5 years at this university has been like 5 days. There is a good amount of exposure that one gets while being in the university. The University often organizes national trips and tours for the students to get more exposure. Weekly or monthly events, guest lectures from many national and international speakers regarding a number of issues has been pivotal in transforming my life. Regular events are also organized from time to time wherein student participation is encouraged.

The Women’s Day observation at all campuses of the university is the most recent one. The university officials encourage the participation of students at each level, may it be the syllabus framing, exam dates. Being a CR of my class from the beginning up to now, I have been able to notice the university more deeply in a better way. A regular interaction with the Class Representatives is something that I feel Central University does most.

Sports events like badminton matches, cricket matches are often organized wherein different departments or different colleges compete with each other with a good sportsman spirit. Personal growth is achieved at various levels depending upon the strength of a person.Read Full Review