Akal University, Bathinda Facilities Details: Hostel, Campus, Infrastructure, Library, Canteen

The University has provided a separate hostel facility for boys. These fully furnished hostels provide a safe and homely environment to the students. It is made sure that the hostels remain free from drug abuse. The students staying in the hostels are served nutritious vegetarian food at nominal charges.

The University has provides a separate hostel facility for girls. These fully furnished hostels provide a safe and homely environment to the students. It is made sure that the hostels remain free from drug abuse. The students staying in the hostels are served nutritious vegetarian food at nominal charges.

The University has a special provision for counselors to motivate, guide, and address personal day-to-day issues and problems of students. The university has appointed a staff nurse to provide emergency health care to the students. Along with this, there is a provision of ambulance services are available on campus.

The University has a library at Akal University has a well-stocked Library & Learning Centre with silent study spaces; video viewing facilities; newspapers, magazines, and periodicals; and computers (all with Internet access and USB Ports and print facilities). The Central Library caters to the information needs of the institute's faculty, students, staff, research institutions & industries. Priority is given to keeping library collections up-to-date, with an emphasis on main texts for undergraduates and taught postgraduate courses. Space and Sitting Capacity of the Hall: The whole library is divided into 4 sections i.e. (a) Stack area, (b) Circulation section, (c) Reference and Periodical section,n and (d) Reading room and ICT Lab. The library has 2 separate reading rooms for boys and girls. Total sitting capacity is 80 at a time including the ICT Lab and reference section in the library. Books: A total of 7850 books are available in the library Journals: 42 print journals and 19 print magazines have been subscribed to in 2017. OPAC: OPAC provides the facility of searching, browsing, and reserving physical materials available at the library. Users can log in, check the status of the issued books, suggestions, and fines, create a reading list, etc. Automation: The automation and security system of the library is based on Koha Library Management Software integrated with RFID technology.

The University has inculcated the spirit of sportsmanship among the students, Akal University conducted 1st Two-day Athletics Meet on March 17 and 18. The meeting was inaugurated by Prof. Gurpreet Dhillon, Department of Information Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University. He congratulated the University for the first Athletic Meet and encouraged the students to participate in all events with vigor and vitality as sports play a constructive role in their lives. On both days about 160 students participated in various field events that included 100m, 400m, 800m, 3000m Race, Long Jump, Tug-of-War, High Jump, Relay Race, Jevlin Throw, Discus Throw. The faculty members had also shown active participation in 100m, and 400m races and Tug-of-War. Prof. Gurmail Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Akal University was the Chief Guest of the concluding day. He said, “Sports foster team spirit among the students and make them disciplined”. Many dignitaries including Prof. Sawarn Singh, Registrar, Prof. M.S. Johal, Dean Academic Affairs, Sardar Cheta Singh (retired DSP, Talwandi Sabo), S. Janak Singh (retired DP), S. Harcharan Singh, Coach and S. Gurpreet Singh (D.P. Bhaga, Akal Academy) were present there. Kamaljit Singh and Rupinder Kaur students of B.Com. Semester II were adjudged the best athletes. The meeting concluded with the felicitation of winners and Medals.

The University has committed to providing cutting-edge technologies to students. There are well-furnished computer labs available for the students to access Internet facilities to aid their study. The university has also subscribed to leading online resources that will aid students in their advanced research fields. Along with this, the departments of Mathematics and Physics have advanced computing consoles for advanced research purposes.

The University has a canteen facility for staff and students.

The University has safety of students is our prime concern. Thus, our transport facility is fully equipped to provide the safest & the most convenient transport solution. The University provides excellent transportation facilities with a fleet of buses separately for students and staff. Transportation focuses on accessibility rather than mobility and Hi-Tech Group provides a wide range of transportation facilities. There is a Transport Committee observing transport facilities for students and maintaining discipline and anti-ragging in the buses. The Committee discusses the problems regarding transport facilities and takes disciplinary action if necessary.

The University has High-speed internet with Wi-Fi connectivity.

The University has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.

The University has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.

The University has a Gym facility for the students.

The University has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.

The University has Training and Placement Cell of AKAL UNIVERSITY is at the forefront of activities, bringing corporations close to the campus and encouraging them to establish facilities to cater to the needs of the students. It plays a pivotal role in counseling and guiding the students for their successful careers, which is a crucial interface between the stages of completion of the academic program of the students and their entry into the job market. It aims to provide career guidance and placement opportunities to all students studying at AKAL UNIVERSITY.

The University has a Clubs and Societies facility for all students.