S S & L S Patkar College of Arts & Science & V P Varde College of Commerce & Economics Infrastructure: Library, Labs, Cafeteria & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Infrastructure

Infrastructural development of the College started with its establishment in the year 1964. More developments are under consideration by the Management. The College has been increasing the various courses offered and their facilities to accommodate the changing trends in education and industry.

Facilities

Library

The Central Library, located in the Main Building, houses a large collection of books and CD-ROMS. It has a of 300. Moreover a separate Library is available for the Self-Financed Courses in the Science Building. The Library runs a Book-Bank Scheme to help economically-challenged students.

Laboratories

The Science Laboratories are located in the Science Building and are among the best in the Colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai. It has optimum facilities to conduct experiments as part of the prescribed syllabus as well as for carrying out research. There are separate laboratories for Degree and Junior College students. In addition, there is also a Biotechnology laboratory, with adequate facilities and equipment.

Computer Laboratories

The College has fully-air conditioned  well-equipped Computer Laboratories, with adequate sitting capacity. Staff and students use the facilities for their course and project work. In addition,  internet, e-office and server room facilities are also available. A separate laboratory is provided for M.Sc. IT and M.Sc. CS students.

Cultural Centre

The Cultural Centre (provided with an office) of the College provides a platform to students to explore their talent and win laurels for the College.

Auditorium & Conference Hall

The Auditorium, located in Main Building has a large seating capacity and is ideal for organizing various programs of an educational and recreational nature for students as well as teachers. The Auditorium is also rented out for various activities and religious functions. Fully Air conditioned Conference Room, located on the second floor of Second Building is used widely to conduct Seminars and Conferences for students and teachers.

NCC & NSS

The extension activities of NCC and NSS promote all-round personality development of students. The College has facilities for conducting both activities.

Gymkhana

The College Gymkhana provides facilities for games such as table tennis, badminton, chess, and carrom. Students are encouraged to spend time there and also to participate in various competitions. Various incentives are provided to students and they frequently win laurels for the College.

Parking Lot

There are facilities for the parking of vehicles belonging to staff and students within the College campus.

Canteen

Good quality food at subsidized rates is provided by the College Canteen. This facility is only for the use of staff and students of the College.

Bank

A branch of Axis Bank is located on the Ground Floor of the Main building, near the main entrance. This facility is useful to both staff and local residents. In addition, College admission fees have to be paid into the College account at Axis Bank.

Other Facilities

The College constantly strives to implement student-centric learning. Alternative strategies to classroom learning are used wherever possible. This is done through the optimum use of TV, DVD and  LCD players, and OHPs.

In addition, the following services are provided to staff and students:

• Water purifiers

• First Aid Boxes

• Yoga education to the students of the College

• Preventive Cleanliness

• Pest Control