Kuvempu University Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ajit Kumar Yadav

Infrastructure at Kuvempu university:

Library

• The library is situated in a building of its own catering to the needs of students from various academic backgrounds, ranging from Science, Commerce, Humanities and Law. The extensive collection of books, journals, and research papers make this library one of the best in North Karnataka. 
• At present, the library has a collection of 1,16,745 books, 228 periodicals, and 2378 theses papers.
• The library is also contributing to the success of UGC'S INFLINET and INFONET activities which is beneficial to the students as well.  

Health centres:

• The University has a decent health centre with all the modern medical equipment required to assist the students in- case of any medical emergency. There are both male and female doctors present at the health centre. 
• There is also a unit of Narayana Nethralaya that is situated within the campus along with an ambulance. 

Sports Facilities.

• The university gives paramount importance to physical education and sports. There is a well-equipped gymnasium and sports complex within the campus.
• Inter-collegiate competitions are held for almost every sport, in which affiliated colleges take part. There is also a Director of Physical Education who supervises the sports activities.
• The Indoor Sports- Complex has amenities to play volleyball, basketball, and other games. An outdoor sports complex is also under construction.

Hostel and Guest-House Facilities

• There are two boy's and girl's hostels present within the campus.There is also a working women's hostel for research scholars and other post-graduate students. There is a special hostel for students who belong to the minority section of the society. This hostel is established near the main campus and is exclusively sponsored by the state government. 
• A state of the art guest house is present within the campus, overlooking the backwaters of the Bhadra Reservoir.  It is air -conditioned with excellent catering facilities.

Canteens:

• There is a well-furnished canteen within the campus. Catering facilities are available during the working hours of the university.