Jadavpur University, Kolkata: Facilities, Campus, Hostel & Other Facilities

Facilities- Jadavpur University

Central Library

Jadavpur University Central Library is situated within a three-storied building on the campus, offering approximately 36,000 sq. ft. of shelf and working space. To meet growing demands, an Annex Building with an additional 5,500 sq. ft. is under construction. With seven reading rooms, carrels, and a dedicated space for bound volumes of journals, the library accommodates up to 700 readers. Additionally, there is a separate library on the Second Campus at Salt Lake, covering an area of approximately 6,500 sq. ft.

Digital Library

Established under the Potential for Excellence program of UGC, the Centre for Digital Library operates on the first floor of the new annex building. Equipped with a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and a reading room, the Digital Library utilizes Dspace, an open-source software customized for diverse digital materials. The Institutional Repository is organized in the Digital Library based on faculty and departmental categorization.

Departmental Library

Departments, schools, and centers affiliated with the university maintain individual libraries tailored to specific subject-oriented requirements.

Health Centre

Jadavpur University Health Centre, conveniently located on the campus, is staffed with a full-time Medical Superintendent and part-time specialists in various fields. Services include General Medicine, Eye, E.N.T., Skin, Dental, and Pathology, with free consultation and medicines for students. Facilities comprise inpatient and outpatient care, ambulance service, and emergency care.

Day Care Centre

Inaugurated on September 1, 2011, the Jadavpur University Day Care Centre is a collaborative effort between the university and 'MAMTA.' Located on the ground floor of the Multistoried building, the center caters to the children of teachers, officers, non-teaching staff, research scholars, and regular full-time students. It provides a safe and engaging environment, featuring a fully furnished apartment with play areas, essential amenities, experienced staff, and basic medical services.

Computer-Aided Design Lab

Situated on the 2nd Floor of the Production Engineering Building at the main campus, the CAD lab is constructed with TEQIP funds. It consists of 58 PCs, 14 workstations, and 4 A3 print-enabled laserjet printers. The lab serves general-purpose requirements for students and offers internet connectivity.