The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA), Bhubaneswar has advanced infrastructure and its campus is surrounded by an eco-friendly atmosphere. Furthermore, inside the premises, approximately 68 buildings are present for different purposes such as academics, accommodations, administrative, and many others.
The total area of SOA University is approximately 452 acres, out of which the main campus covers approximately 127 acres of land. Furthermore, the central campus has classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, hospital, departmental laboratories & several other academic and non-academic amenities. Also, in order to promote inclusivity, the SOA University campus has a barrier friendly environment.
This section will help students in getting the SOA University campus tour as it comprises key details regarding educational and recreational facilities present within the premises.
Academic Amenities
At the premises of the University, students get an enhanced learning atmosphere with around 264 e-classrooms, 10+ lecture halls, and so on with audio-visual aids, black / white boards & other modern teaching tools.
Moreover, there is a majestic auditorium and over 9 auditoriums like ‘Bansuri Guru Auditoriums’, etc. inside the SOA University campus which are fully-furnished with the advanced ICT amenities. Furthermore, one of these auditoriums has an accommodation capacity of over 1500 students.
Around 42 conference halls are developed at the campus wherein 50 to 200 students, in each can be seated. On the other hand, nearly 20 seminar halls are there at the University with 400 students capacity (each).
Other facilities at the University are moot court, open air theatre, convention hall, yoga & meditation halls, incubation centre, workshops, art gallery, and the list continues with the several others.
Additional information about the academic facilities available at the SOA University campus is given below:
- Library: The University has a central, around 12 Institutional & 35 Departmental libraries to create conducive learning atmosphere for the students. Libraries have a collection of around 3,80,942 book volumes, journals, magazines, CDs / DVDs, and other learning material. Reading rooms, reference sections, book lending & other facilities are present in these libraries.
Apart from this, e-resource centre, e-library, etc. present at the University have around 391 PCs so that students can access resources like 4,49,790+ e-books, 1,01,130+ e-journals, and others from nearly 8 popular databases (Scopus, Manupatra, Web of Science, etc.).
- Laboratories: Ample computer laboratories are available at the SOA University campus. In total, the academic blocks have upto 6397 systems with 9 Gbps bandwidth internet to help students in gathering the essential information regarding their assignments, academics, and research work. Additionally, departments such as Engineering, Management, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, etc. have over 294 state-of-the laboratories with modern machines and qualified lab assistants so that students can improve their practical skills & knowledge.
Physics lab, Communication lab, Chemistry lab, Instrumentation lab, Media lab, Pharma Analysis lab, and many others are a few departmental laboratories of the Institution. Also around 58 research labs are available.
Non-Academic Amenities
Refer to the below-outlined pointers to get in-depth knowledge regarding the non-academic amenities at the SOA University campus:
- Sports: The University has top-notch infrastructure for sports including individual spaces such as a Cricket Ground, Football Field, 2 Lawn Tennis Courts, around 5 Volleyball & Basketball Courts (each), and much more. To enable students’ involvement in indoor games, the campus also has 9 Chess & Carom Rooms (each), 4 Table Tennis Rooms, 2 Indoor Badminton Courts, etc.
An Athletic Ground is also present at the premises. Along with this, the authorities of the University encourage students to take part in State & University level sporting events.
- Hostel: Students of the University are offered residential amenities at nearly 52 hostels (26 for students of each gender). Rooms available at these hostels are furnished with facilities such as individual beds, chairs, study tables, and so on. Moreover, each SOA University Hostel has messes / dining halls where boarders are served balanced & quality meals 4 times a day.
- Canteens: There are around 5 mega canteens, multiple cafeterias & multi-cuisine food colosseum is there at the University where students can have a variety of food, snacks, etc. & rest during their leisure time.
- Transportation: There are several buses available at the SOA University Bhubaneswar campus which provide timely and secured transportation services to the students.
- Healthcare: The University has 2200 bedded ‘SUM Hospital’ at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital where students get immediate medical care. Along with this, an ambulance and a dispensary is present within the premises.
- Gymnasium: A wide range of gymnasiums have been developed at the campus of the University to support students in maintaining their mental & physical well being through regular work out & exercise.
- Banking: The SOA University campus has branches of several banks & ATMs like PNB, ICICI, Bank of India, etc. across the campus. Postal services are also available at the premises.
To enhance students’ engagement in cultural and technical activities, the SOA University campus has established ample clubs & societies. Furthermore, the University has a number of committees which have competent staff who ensure that students’ academic life queries are being resolved timely.
Below-mentioned pointers contain a list of a few important clubs and committees of the Deemed to be University:
- SOA Photography Club
- Danza
- Fashion Club
- Toneelstuk
- Anti-Ragging Committee
- Internal Complaints Committees
- Student Grievance Redressal Committee
