MDSU Ajmer  Infrastructure: Campus, Hostels & Library Facilities ,Ajmer

MDSU Infrastructure includes magnificent buildings, featuring a guesthouse constructed with Jodhpur stones, giving it a traditional Rajasthan look, and offers plenty of rooms for visitors.It also includes hostel accommodation for both girls and boys, as well as a fully stocked central library spanning over an area of 51000 sq. meters. Additionally, the university boasts a state-of-the-art computer centre. The faculty at MDSU is focused on the holistic development of each of its students, offering a National Service Scheme (NSS) program on campus. To learn more about Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University's infrastructure and its facilities, read on.

MDSU Campus Highlights

MSDU University, with its 464 affiliated colleges, spread over four districts, namely Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, and Tonk, offers its students access to Hi-Tech science laboratories, a prestigious library, and a well–organised administrative and examination block. Moreover, there are separate blocks for Science, Social Science, Environmental Science, and Management, along with a highly impressive Vice Chancellor’s secretariat room.

Maharshi Dayand Saraswati University campus includes a hospital staffed with five qualified doctors specialising in various specialisations of medicine for students to get the best healthcare services possible. MDSU campus also features a full-fledged branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) as well as a post office and cafeteria for its students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

MDSU Hostel Facilities

MDSU infrastructure boasts hostel facilities for both its boys and girls students. There is one dedicated to each. The boys' hostel is named Nachiketa, with a capacity of accommodating 40 boys. The rooms in the hostel are single-bedded, with the hostel mess being maintained by the students on a cooperative basis.

A variety of communities and clubs, such as cultural clubs, discipline, sports, mess, and maintenance, have been established to encourage personality development of the boys residing at the hostel. There are various amenities available at Nachiketa, such as:

• A Reading Room
• Common room with LCD TV and Free Wi-Fi facility
• Solar-powered water heaters and solar lights in common areas and on the approach road
• Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Basketball, and Badminton courts

The girls' hostel, named Gargi, is capable of housing 80 students. It was started in 2017 and consists of 16 rooms with double occupancy and 48 rooms of single occupancy.  Students have at their disposal a variety of facilities, including a mess that provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a television room. More such facilities are listed below:

• Common and Visitors' room
• Badminton courts
• Morning and Evening Tea provided
• Wi-Fi facility

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University also offers a hostel for working women, called Maitreyi, opposite Gargi hostel, specifically designed for female professionals. This hostel provides a safe and comfortable stay, ensuring that working women can focus on their studies and careers without having to worry about their living conditions. Accommodation at this hostel is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

MDSU v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison

A comparison between the hostel fees of a few other colleges located in Rajasthan is tabulated below, such as:

^{Note: The above table is indicative and is subject to change.}

MDSU Library

MDSU library is a three-storied building named ‘Saraswat Bhavan’, spanning over an area of 51,000 sq. meters, of which 15,00 square meters is reserved for the reading area. It houses 57478 books. The University library is unique and the first in the state to be fully automated since June 2003, having the technical and financial support of the UGC's INFLIBNET and operating on SOUL 2.0 software.

The library timings are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, on all working days. Students can borrow a book for 14 days, and research scholars or JRF/part-time teachers can issue a book for an entire month. A late fine of INR 1 is applicable for students and research scholars.

With a total count of 2827 books being added during the last four years, master's level students can borrow 4 books at a time, while research scholars can issue 6 books, and other students can borrow 2 books. Some of the library collection is as follows:

• 3767 PH.D. Thesis
• 2251 Reports
• 20 Complimentary titles
• 3313 CDs
• 35 Audio-Visual Collection
• 3160 Reference Volumes

MDSU Sports Facilities

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University lays focus not only on academics but also on the overall development of its students. It organises inter-collegiate sports events for chess, cricket, football, etc, for boys and athletics, lawn tennis, badminton, boxing, and a wide range of other sports for both girls and boys. Additionally, there are designated courts for basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, and more for student use. MDSU University places importance on a healthy lifestyle while also promoting a sense of community among students.

Places to visit in and around the MDSU Campus

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, located in Rajasthan, offers a plethora of activities to do and events to attend. Students can start their day by visiting Jateshar Dham, just 10 minutes away from the University. They can then visit the majestic and awe-inspiring Ajmer Fort for an afternoon steeped in history. In addition to these attractions, the university organised various sports and related events for students to showcase their talents.

For those who love nature, the nearby Ana Sagar Lake is a must-visit for either a leisurely stroll or an evening spent hiking. With a combination of the best academic faculty and historical sites, local eateries, and markets waiting to be explored, the MDSU campus provides its students with the best of both worlds.

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