KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

 The Library and Information Center is the Second pillar of our Institution. It acts as the source of infinite knowledge that regularly updates its myriad of books, magazines, journals and E-Books. It is a well-designed knowledge bank that is completely equipped to enrich the mind of the readers.

Spacious, fully-furnished class rooms with neat desks, benches, light and fan facilities are being maintained in a proper manner, providing a clean and healthy environment conducive to study. Recently the Management upgraded the classrooms to Smart Classrooms to make the students get the best out of their college educational experience.

The Dr.Marappa G Aruchami Auditorium (9782 sq.ft) is a modern marvel. Its state of the art centralized air conditioning facilities, 3 LCD Projectors, hi-definition video and audio facilities makes it the ultimate venue for International and National Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and College Day Functions & Meetings etc. It has all the features and comforts of a wonderful spacious arena with a seating capacity of 1200.

The Conference Hall is a 2100 sq.ft. air-conditioned, well-furnished structure with a seating capacity of 200. Department level seminars, workshops, staff meetings, students council meetings are conducted in this hall.

A Home away from Home

Separate hostel for boys and girls is available inside the campus with all the required facilities for students. Different types of fully-furnished rooms (single occupancy deluxe room to 8- bedded rooms) are available in the hostels offering the students a wide range of choices. There are 9 supervisors (5 teaching & 4 non teaching) in the Ladies' Hostel and 4 supervisors (1 teaching & 3 non teaching) in the Boys’ Hostel to help the students and maintain discipline and order in the hostel.

Food

The Hostel mess is being run by the Mess Committee that includes elected students. The Mess has a modern kitchen with steam heating facility to provide healthy and hygienic food. Unlimited food & milk is provided to the hostel students. For Kerala students "Kerala Rice" is made available daily to cater their needs. During festivals, special meals are cooked for hostel students. There are separate, clean and adequate dining halls for both boys and girls.

Common Facilities

The rooms are provided with all amenities. There is a Hygiene Committee which looks after the cleanliness of the rooms and toilets in the hostel. A separate 100 KVA generator is available to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the hostel and mess.

Scholarships

The Management encourages the hostel students by giving scholarships for meritorious and economically backward students.

Sports Facilities

There are sports fields for volley ball, throw ball and badminton inside the Ladies' Hostel. Hostel students are encouraged to use these sports facilities in addition to the regular sports facilities.

The Administration Block named 'V.K.Lakshmanan Block' includes the Secretary's Office, Principal's Office, Office of the Controller of Examinations, Dean's Office, Aided Office, Self-Finance Office, Placement Office; and Students Welfare and Counselling Centre. There are separate fully computerized offices for Aided and Un-Aided streams. Students and parents have access to the office for their fees payment, student's scholarship and all other enquiries regarding education..

The College provides world- class lab facilities for each Department in a 61,185 sq.ft area. 12 Under-graduate laboratories, 9 Post-graduate laboratories, 7 Research Laboratories, 7 Computer Laboratories and one Language Laboratory are fully equipped with modern instruments to experience the research environment. The students are motivated to employ their minds in research work for their advancement.

The Physics Nanotechnology Laboratory, Biotechnology Laboratory and Computer Laboratory have received astounding appreciation and applause for their outstanding contribution in the field of research and have been consistent in adding various feathers in the cap of our college.

There are 28 Departments with 28 staff rooms. All the Departments are provided with intra and Internet facilities. The management has provided the Departments with all the advanced facilities like LCD Projector, OHP Projector and Smart-Board for effective teaching.