PRSU Infrastructure: Campus Facilities, Hostels, Library ,Raipur

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Campus Highlights 

PRSU campus is huge and has all the basic amenities to cater for the academic needs of the students. Located in the western part of Raipur city, the University is well-connected by air, rail and road. Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University campus also includes a hostel building for the All India Services Pre-Examination Center for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It also has a separate girls' hostel for post-metric SC and ST students. The university also offers several recognised research centres that provide a supportive environment for education and personal growth. PRSU also has a Stadium, University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC), Health Centre and Computer Centre, among others.

A full-fledged bank, ATM facility, and post office support day-to-day financial and communication needs within the university campus to ensure students receive all the facilities on campus itself.
In addition, a university press for publications, a utility, and a powerhouse are also present in the university for an uninterrupted electricity supply. Some of the key campus highlights are below:

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Hostel Facilities 

The university provides separate hostels for boys, girls, and research scholars. There are two boys' hostels, i.e., Ajad Boys' Hostel and Gandhi Boys' Hostel. The hostel accommodation is available for students who live outside Raipur. For girls, the university has four hostels. Each hostel is available with basic furniture such as beds, study tables, chairs, storage, and high-speed Wi-Fi. It also has common rooms, indoor games, and hygienic mess facilities. RSU also has a research hostel with internet-enabled study areas for research scholars. Residential quarters for faculty and administrative staff are also available within the university, which strengthens the sense of academic community on campus. All the hostels are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance for the safety and security of the students. PRSU hostels also include the facilities provided below:

• Common room for recreational activities
• Cafeterias
• Gymnasium
• Laundry facility 
• Wi-Fi Facility
•  Power back-up
• Transport Facility

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Hostel Fees

PRSU hostel fees are based on the room type. The hostel rooms are shared on single and double occupancy for both boys and girls. A detailed fee structure is tabulated below:

NOTE: The above data is as per past years’ information. Hence, it is indicative.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison 

Students can refer to the table below to do a comparative analysis of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University's hostel with other universities based on parameters such as the hostel fee and number of hostels:

NOTE: The above data is as per past years’ information. Hence, it is indicative.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Library

The Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Central Library is the heart of academic resources at PRSU. It is one of only 18 World Bank Depository Libraries in India, making it a major research centre.
The PRSU Library is a four-storey building with a seating capacity for 300 readers. It holds over 1.4 lakh books, around 28,000 donated volumes, nearly 9,000 World Bank publications, 3,000 e-books, and approximately 24,000 theses and dissertations. Moreover, PRSU gives access to 7,000 e-journals through INFLIBNET and e-ShodhSindhu. INFLIBNET is a UGC platform that connects university libraries across India, and e-ShodhSindhu is a national digital library that provides journals and e-books free for students and researchers. Other services available at the library are Braille printers and talking software for visually impaired users, and photocopying and scanning machines.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Health & Security Services 

The health centre at PRSU ensures that its students and staff receive the best health services; thus, it offers free consultations, first aid, and basic medicines to them. The university has tie-ups with hospitals in Raipur to provide advanced medical treatment and referral support during emergencies. PRSU has round-the-clock security staff and CCTV surveillance at academic blocks and
hostels, and other keys to maintain security.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Laboratories and Research Facilities

PRSU provides discipline-specific laboratories for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students. All the departments, including Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Computer Science, have well-equipped laboratories and ICT-enabled systems. PRSU operates a Central Instrumentation Centre, which has advanced equipment and facilities for collaborative research projects.

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Sports Facilities 

PRSU gives equal importance to sports and physical education. It houses a well-designed gymnasium, yoga hall, table tennis, and badminton courts. The university has the infrastructure for indoor and outdoor games. It has a stadium with facilities for football, khokho, and lawn tennis. Annual sports meets, inter-university tournaments, and training camps are regularly organised in the university. Students representing the university at national and intercollegiate levels are recognised for their talents and are given uniforms and sports kits. These facilities reflect PRSU’s commitment to the holistic development of students.

Places to visit in & around the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Campus

There are plenty of places to explore near the PRSU campus. One of them is the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, which showcases the region’s history and tribal art. Nandan Van Zoo and Safari is another popular destination in the region. In addition, Vivekananda Sarovar and the Marine Drive area at Telibandha Lake are ideal scenic spots for recreation. Local markets, shopping centres, and cultural hubs in Raipur give students opportunities to explore the city.