The Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus has an advanced infrastructure & separate blocks for academic, administrative, and other purposes. The University has designed some of the infrastructure and facilities in such a way that they are suitable for differently abled students as well.
The Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus is spread over 399 acres of land with a built-up area of approximately 3,28,301 square meters. The Utkal University provides state-of-the art facilities to the students like digital classrooms, high-tech labs, sports complex, seminar halls, auditoriums, hostels, canteen, health center, and other amenities. Moreover, the entire campus is WI-Fi enabled and provides 1 GBPS internet speed.
Several infrastructural facilities are available at Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus to enhance the academic life experience of the students. There are 140+ classrooms at the University and most of them have modern technologies like LCD projectors, smart boards, internet connectivity, etc.
In addition, around 20 AC & Non-AC seminar halls are available in different accommodation capacities. Also, an air-conditioned convocation hall is there which can accommodate 3000+ students at a time. Furthermore, an ‘MKCG auditorium’, multipurpose hall, and open-air theater are available with a seating capacity of 200+ people. All these facilities are present within the campus to organise academic events, conferences, cultural programs, etc.
Students seeking admission at the University can refer to the below-stated points to know the facilities available within the campus:
- Library: At Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus, the library named as ‘Parija Library’ covers more than 28,000 square feet of land area. The library has a wide collection of 2,00,000 + books, around 5800 rare books, nearly 200 periodicals, 5800+ manuscripts, and other academic resources. Moreover, there are multiple reading rooms, cubicles, and separate sections for periodicals, documentations, references, textbooks, etc.
Besides the library, there is an e-library adjacent to the main library with a carpet area of around 6000 square feet. The e-library is equipped with modern amenities and here students can access multiple online databases for advanced research and academic purposes.
- Laboratories: There is a Computer Center at the University which has more than 40 desktops & laptops with updated system software. Around 58 labs are there at Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus including Business lab, Language lab, Media laboratory, Remote Sensing lab, etc. to enhance the practical skills and knowledge of the students in their chosen streams.
- Sports: A ‘BijuPatnaik Sports Complex’ is there at the University which has approximately 15 acres of land and comprises facilities for both indoor & outdoor games. Adequate amenities for games like Basketball, Kabaddi, Football, Cricket, Badminton, Handball, etc. are available for the students.
- Hostel: The University has built more than 13 hostels, out of which approximately 6 are for boys’ and around 7 for girls’. The Utkal University Hostel can collectively accommodate 2500+ students. Also, each hostel provides several amenities to the hostellers like furnished rooms, mess, library, common room with TV, Wi-Fi, computational facilities, gymnasium, etc.
- Canteen: The Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus has a canteen and other eating joints to offer a diverse range of food options.
- Healthcare Facilities: The students can avail basic healthcare, OPD services, and free medicines at ‘Health Center’ which is a medical wing of University. Around the clock professional doctors & other staff members are available at the center. Moreover, ambulance services are available for the students in any case of emergency.
- Gymnasium: There is a gymnasium hall within the premises of the University to ensure that students remain physically fit.
- Banking: A ‘India Post’ branch office is available within the Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus to provide banking and postal services to the students. Moreover, ATMs are there to provide cash withdrawal services to the students.
The University has set up numerous clubs to promote the skills of the students. The students can join clubs like Cultural Club, Eco Club, etc. to explore their passion and interest. Moreover, several committees have been formed to enhance the overall experience of the students within the Utkal University Bhubaneswar campus.
The below-listed points contain the information regarding the clubs & committees available for the students at the University’s campus:
- Debating Club
- Athletic Club
- Cultural Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Drawing & Painting Club
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Internal Complaint Committee
- Discipline and Grievance Redressal Committee
