Ahmednagar College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Library

The resources of the Central Library are housed in a spacious three-storey building. There are a number of books, journals and periodicals in the Library and new resources are regularly added with U.G.C. and Government grants. It also houses special collections, viz. Dr. Hivale's Collection, Jambhekar and Raosaheb Patwardhan Collection, An especial possession of the library is the collection of rare volumes of Dnyanodaya periodical of the early 1800's reflecting the socio-economic and religious conditions in Maharashtra. This was the only journal of its kind at that time. International and national scholars have been using these resources at the library. To facilitate research, the College research committee has prepared 4 volumes of Dnanodaya Index with the financial support of the Maharashtra State Sanskriti Mandal, Mumbai. The rare collection also includes manuscripts on the early days of the American Marathi Mission. In addition to the central facility, 14 departments maintain their own library.

Hostel

The College has hostel facility for boys and girls students. Students from Maharashtra and from other states take admission to the hostel. Students admitted to the junior college are from villages, talukas and urban areas of Ahmednagar district. Students admitted from different corners of Ahmednagar. Also, students from the north-eastern regions take admission to undergraduate and post graduate courses. Their proficiency level depends on course they wish to join.

Canteens

There are 4 canteen on the College premises Canteens provide meals. Most of the itemns are at affordable prices. The Canteen Committee in consulation with the Pricipal will decide any change in prices.