Ananda Chandra College

Affiliated under University of North Bengal
Estd.: 1942 | UGC recognized, NAAC Accredited​

Procedures and policies for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms

The college follows numerous procedures to maintain the facilities available to students. The college arranges regular meetings of various committees constituted for the purpose of maximum allocation and utilization of the financial resources for maintenance of laboratory, library, classroom, computers, sports and other facilities. A particular budget is allocated to upgrade the laboratory, classroom and library resources.

Laboratory – All laboratory purchases are done through tender system as per standard norm. Practicals are done in batch-wise manner for proper utilization of the resources under continuous monitoring of supporting faculty members. Record of accounts is maintained by laboratory staff, teachers and supervised by the senior-most faculty of the concerned department. Repairing, calibration and maintenance of sophisticated lab instruments are regularly done by technicians.

Computers – The College has 12 computers in the Computer centre where the students learn the Fundamentals of Computer Skill. But due to poor performance of network, the internet connection is not facilitated in the lab. The Computer Centre is upgraded every year with different software as per need. Each department has a computer (desktop) and a Laptop where all the departmental works are done. Computers and other instruments undergo annual maintenance by service providers.

Library – The College also maintains a well defined library for students where books are upgraded and new editions as well as fresh stock are purchased as per requisition. The library committee comprising of the Principal, Librarian and senior faculty members meet regularly to take stock of the condition of the library, rare and valuable books, discuss and introduce new ideas regarding library enrichment.

Classrooms – Regarding classroom and infrastructural facilities, the senior-most teachers of each department submit their requirement to the principal. In addition, non-teaching staff of each and every department maintain the stock register by physically verifying the equipment round the year.

 Other Support Facilities – The College has installed water purifiers to provide clean drinking water to the students.

Hostels – Upkeep of all facilities and cleanliness of environment in men’s and women’s hostels is maintained by respective hostel superintendents in consultation with hostel committee members. Regular cleaning of water tanks, garbage disposal, pest control and maintenance of garden is done by the concerned employees.

Sports Complex – Sports/ tournaments are held in a sprawling field/playground adjacent to the college gymnasium which is maintained on a regular basis.