Bangalore University Infrastructure: Hostels, Campus Facilities, Library ,Mysore Road

Bangalore University campus is situated in the Garden City of Bangalore. The university houses laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. In early 1964, it was constituted from Central College (CC) and University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) as an offshoot of the University of Mysore. In 1973, it shifted to a new campus named Jnana Bharathi (JB), sprawling over an area of 1,100 acres. Currently, the JB Campus houses the office of the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Registrar (Evaluation), Finance Officer and many postgraduate departments, Directorates, Centres of higher learning, NSS Bhavan, Outdoor Stadium and other support services. At Bangalore University, students get a state-of-the-art auditorium, a well-equipped conference hall and seminar hall, a library, full-time internet connectivity, separate hostel facilities for boys & girls, a gym, shuttle service and medical facilities.

Bangalore University Highlights

Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi campus has a vast area covering a mighty 1100 acres of land, which has made it one of the largest university campuses in Asia. 

Additionally, BU operates two other key campuses:

• Central College Campus: Located in the city centre, it houses several postgraduate departments and the iconic Central College heritage buildings.
• K.R. Circle Campus: Hosts select faculties and administrative units.

Moreover, the Jnana Bharathi campus is an epitome of rich biodiversity flourishing inside the campus with a range of flora and fauna available inside the campus area. The Bangalore University main campus area is fully surrounded by forest patches and walking trails, appealing to a calm and conducive environment.

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Bangalore University Hostel and Residential Facilities

Bangalore University site is inclusive of many residential facilities, including hostels, halls and other recreational places. The hostel facility is available at the campus separately for undergraduate and postgraduate student based on their merit and distance criteria. In addition to that, hostels are separately available for both genders, including males and females. The hostel and inmate counts for boys and girls, both with facilities inside them, are available below:

Boys Hostel:

Number of hostels:        06

Number of inmates:      1785

Facilities: Accommodation, Dining Room, Drinking Water, Reading Room, TV, Daily Newspapers

Ladies Hostel:

Number of hostels:       01

Number of inmates:      183

Facilities: Accommodation, Dining Room, Drinking Water, Reading Room, TV, Daily Newspapers 

Each hostel is equipped with:

• Furnished rooms (single/double occupancy)
• Common rooms with TVS and newspapers
• Study areas and reading rooms
• Dining halls (mess)
• Recreational facilities (indoor games)
• 24/7 security and wardens

Bangalore University Hostel Life

The hostels at the Bangalore University campus are full of a vibrant and amiable environment where students from various regions come together to share their intercultural friendships gregariously. The companionship at Bangalore University promotes peer learning. Students share an affectionate relationship with their hostel buddies, and they together enjoy and participate in:

• Cultural Nights
• Hostel Fests
• Debate and Literary Clubs
• Yoga and Meditation Sessions

Bangalore University Academic and Research Facilities

Bangalore University has attained significant milestones through establishing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUS) with universities and institutions of national and international acclaim to promote academic and research initiatives. The university is committed to providing enhanced access, expansion, and excellence in higher education.

With a vision to contribute significantly to the advancement of higher education in various fields such as Technology and Innovation, Commerce, Law, and Social Sciences, it is making every effort possible. The Bangalore University widely conveys its mission by its emblem, "JNANAM VIGNANA SAHITAM ", which aptly symbolises a goal to promote research and innovation via quality education in emerging areas

Bangalore University comprises 50 departments under six major faculties:

• Arts
• Science
• Commerce
• Education
• Law
• Engineering (UBDT College of Engineering, Davangere)

Offering UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, diploma, and certificate programs.

The Key Academic Functioning Blocks available at Bangalore University are:

Other than that, BU is a recognised hub for research with over 80 funded projects and collaborations. Notable centres include:

• Centre for Applied Genetics
• Centre for Environmental Science
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies Centre
• Centre for Yoga Studies
• Interdisciplinary Centre for Social Science Research

Lab:

Bangalore University Library 

The Bangalore University hosts one of the oldest university libraries in Bangalore, India. It is an recognised renowned centre of learning. The BUL library provides you with support in acquiring the information that you need. It aims to build and develop strong knowledge-based society.

BUB Central Library, JB Campus

Jnana Bharati campus has the main library of Bangalore University, equipped with a 24*7 Wi-Fi connection. It comprises 3.5 lakh books and 20,000+ e-journals. Students can available digital sources like INFLIBNET, Shodhganga, and J-Gate to access online resources and repositories for research and learning purposes. It also stores a vast variety of Braille material, rare books, and thesis banks. Apart from that, inside the library itself, students can get photocopying, printing and research consultation services. 

The Library also created the Green Library Learning Environment by planting thousands of plants around the library and established Digital Library services through providing mobile apps to access e-Resources from online and offline, provided specialised system workstations where software installed systems for visually-challenged students learning. The Bangalore University Library continually works to further the development of its services.

BUB Constituent College Libraries

• Physical Education College Library, JB Campus                                
• Law College Library, JB Campus                                                   
• Civil Engineering Department College Library, JB Campus           
• University Visvesvarayya College of Engineering (U.V.C.E), K.R

Library:

Bangalore University Sports Facilities

Bangalore University offers an inclusive environment where students are trained with the help of advanced equipment, fitness centres, on-ground coaching and sessions. Students have access to several indoor and outdoor gaming facilities.

Outdoor Facilities for Students

Bangalore University offers extensive outdoor sports infrastructure to support physical well-being and competitive participation:

• Cricket Ground: Regular host to inter-collegiate matches
• Football and Hockey Fields
• 400-meter Athletic Track
• Basketball and Volleyball Courts
• Kabaddi and Kho-Kho Fields

Indoor Facilities for Students

Located near the Health Centre, the Indoor Sports Complex includes:

• Table Tennis Halls
• Badminton Courts
• Chess & Carrom Rooms
• Gym with free weights and cardio equipment
• Olympic-size Swimming Pool
• Certified Coaches for Athletics and Swimming
• Evening and Weekend Coaching Camps

Annual Sports Events organised at Bangalore University

• Annual BU Sports Meet
• Inter-College Championships
• Yoga and Wellness Retreats
• State-Level Athletics Participation 

Sports Ground:

Places to visit in & around the Bangalore University Campus

Bangalore, also known as the IT capital of India, is one of India’s most cosmopolitan and green cities. In the middle of the city stands a colossal Bangalore University, which has plenty of cultural, recreational, and nature-based getaways nearby, such as ISKCON Temple, Kengeri Lake, Gopalan Arcade Mall, and Bangalore University Forest Trails, where a large number of students spend their time to enjoy and relax. Other than that, the top destinations to explore at weekends or holidays in Bangalore city are Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, National Gallery of Modern Art, UB City Mall, and Cubbon Park.

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