Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra Infrastructure: Hostels, Campus Facilities, Library ,Agra

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), formerly known as Agra University, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in India. It was established in 1927 in Agra with a mission to impart quality education, interdisciplinary learning, and promote research and innovation. Although it is not only confined to imparting education, but also the university is also located at Agra - the heart of Uttar Pradesh. The University is the epicentre of higher scientific, vocational and job-oriented education and innovative research. The University is not only confined to imparting quality education but also brings forth the ideas and desires of students seeking creative intellect and holistic development. The university is paving its way to justify its motto "Tamso Ma Jyotirgamay", which means moving from darkness to light. 

DBRAU Agra Highlights

Over the decades, DBRAU has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution offering a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and research programs across arts, science, commerce, law, medicine, engineering, education, and social sciences. The university consists of over 200 affiliated colleges across Agra and neighbouring districts. It caters to the educational needs of the seven districts of Agra Division: Agra, Aligarh, Mainpuri, Hathras, Firozabad, Etah and Mathura. Besides, the university is proud of having affiliated with it, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, which is one of the oldest and premier Medical institutes of the country. 

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University infrastructure has four residential campuses that include Khandari Campus, Paliwal Park Campus, Civil Lines Campus/Institute of Social Science Campus and Chhalesar Campus. DBRAU Agra has laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the campus facilities include:

• A fully Wi-Fi campus
• State-of-the-art auditorium
• Well-equipped conference hall and seminar hall
• Libraries Hostels facility for boys & girls
• Sports complex and labs

DBRAU Agra Hostel and Residential Facilities

The DBRAU hostel facility comprises several purpose-built blocks. The hostel facility has been designed and constructed keeping in view the international standards and a conducive ambience for learning. The hostel provides a cot, a study table, a chair and a cupboard. Every hostel has drinking water, hot water facilities, TV halls and common rooms. Gym and indoor games are available as a common facility for the hostellers. Dining halls are conveniently located close to the hostels. DBRAU offers hostel accommodation for both male and female students in separate residential complexes across its campuses. Admission to the hostels is merit-based and subject to availability.

DBRAU Hostel Infrastructure:

• Single and double occupancy rooms

• Study tables, chairs, wardrobes, and beds are provided

• Common recreation rooms with indoor games

• Reading halls and academic lounges

• Dedicated dining halls (vegetarian meals)

• Guest room facility for visiting parents

• 24x7 security and wardens

• CCTV surveillance in hostel premises

Staff & Faculty Housing

• Professors and teaching faculty are allotted spacious quarters on or near campus

• Non-teaching staff quarters are available

• Guest houses for visiting faculty, examiners, and VIPs

DBRAU Agra Hostel Life

DBRAU hostels operate on the principle of equality. Students sharing a room are granted equal rights to occupancy and access to shared resources within the room. They are expected to maintain a courteous attitude towards their roommate and refrain from any actions that could lead to disciplinary measures. The support staff at the hostels is available to ensure that students have a comfortable stay. Complaints or feedback about the support staff should only be addressed through the Hostel Office and not directly with the staff involved. Each hostel resident is entitled to a quiet and peaceful environment. At all times, the noise level must not disturb other residents. Any complaints from fellow students regarding noise will be investigated, and if the complaint is substantiated, disciplinary action may follow.

DBRAU has a strong academic network with more than 20 teaching departments. Each department has its constituent department. Find below some of the major departments with their establishment year and their campus location:

1. K. M Institute of Hindi & Linguistics(1953) - Paliwal Park Campus
2. Institute of Social Sciences (1957) - Paliwal Park Campus
3. Institute of Home Science (1968) - Khandari Campus
4. Institute of Basic Science (1984) - Khandari Campus
5. Department of Library Information Science (1984) - Paliwal Park Campus
6. Department of History (1985) - Civil Lines Campus
7. Department of Physical Education (1989) - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Campus, Chhalesar, Agra
8. S.P.C.J. Institute of Commerce, Business Management & Economics (1993) - Khandari Campus
9. Dau Dayal Institute of Vocational Education (1994) - Khandari Campus
10. Institute of Engineering & Technology (1998) - Vivekanand Parisar Khandari
11. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute of Rural Development (1998) - Paliwal Park Campus
12. School of Life Sciences (1998) - Khandari Campus
13. Department of Contemporary Social Studies & Law (1998) - Paliwal Park Campus, Agra
14. Lalit Kala Sansthan (Institute of Fine Arts) (2000) - Civil Lines Campus
15. Institute of Computer and Information Science (2004) - Khandari Campus
16. Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (2004) - Civil Lines Campus

Each department actively organises national seminars, guest lectures, and workshops to enhance student learning.

Department Main Building:

Other than that, DBRAU Agra has its research base where various initiatives are conducted to tackle real-life problems and find their solutions: 

The key research initiatives are:

• Institute of Social Sciences

• Centre for Women’s Studies

• Environmental Science Research Centre

• Advanced Biotechnology Lab

• Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC)

And to support these initiatives, the university approaches various organisations, including UGC, ICSSR, and ICMR, for research fellowships and project-based funding. It contracts in the form of MOUs with National and International authorities. Recently, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University has conducted an Annual Research Conclave to facilitate research and innovation on its campuses.

DBRAU Agra Library 

The University provides the facility of the Central Library in its premises at Paliwal Campus and individual libraries in each department. At present, there are 1,67,800 books in the collection of the Central Library, including back volumes of journals and Doctoral dissertations. The books are also provided to the students, and a good academic environment is maintained in the library so that scholars/students can read the material in the library.

Central Library (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Central Library)

Library:

DBRAU Agra Sports Facilities

DBRAU offers a culturally vibrant culture to spark a rage for sports and fitness in students' lives. With its state-of-the-art sports-integrated infrastructure facilities, including the sports complex are built inside the campus to facilitate healthy minds to achieve their fitness goals and also promote career growth in sports for desirable students. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University's sports infrastructure encompasses both outdoor and indoor facilities, including health and wellness centres, which are as follows:

Outdoor Sports Facilities

• Cricket and football grounds

• Basketball and volleyball courts

• Athletic track and practice field

Indoor Sports Complex

• Badminton, table tennis, and carrom

• Gymnasium with fitness and strength training

• Yoga and meditation room

Health and Wellness

• On-campus health centre

• Counselling cell for mental health

• Tie-ups with local hospitals for emergencies

Sports Grounds:

Places to visit in & around the DBRAU Agra Campus

Located in the culturally vibrant city of Agra, students at DBRAU can enjoy and explore the historical, recreational, and spiritual sites. The nearby places and monuments at Agra where students can hang out with friends and families are the Taj Mahal (6 km away from Paliwal main campus), Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri (40 km away), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, Sadar Bazar and TDI Mall, Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandra, Mehtab Bagh, and Ram Bagh Garden. Moreover, the DBRAU is well-connected by Agra Cantt and Raja Ki Mandi railway stations and city bus services. The Agra Metro expansion will further improve local travel.

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