Acharya Prafulla Chandra College

Govt. Sponsored | NAAC Accredited A Grade College (2nd Cycle)
Affiliated to West Bengal State University
ISO Certified : 14001:2015, 50001:2018, 9001:2015

Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (APC College)
 

Academis Infrastructure

Academic infrastructure encompasses the physical and organizational facilities, resources, and systems that support effective teaching, learning, and research within an educational institution.  APC College is equipped with a comprehensive range of academic infrastructure to support effective teaching, learning, and research activities.

Classrooms

Total number of classrooms – 81 well – ventilated and spacious classrooms spread across two campuses. Of these 37 classrooms are ICT enabled allowing teachers to use audio-visual aids to make the teaching-learning process enjoyable.The classrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and equipped with adequate seating arrangements for comfortable learning. Some classrooms are outfitted with overhead projectors and green and white boards to facilitate interactive and modern teaching methods.                                          

                                                                             

 

Laboratory Infrastructure:

A.P.C. College has 15 Science departments in the Undergraduate section besides 6 Postgradad  .Practical and field-based work is an integral part of all science departments as well as some departments from social science.

To cater to the large number of student there are 49 for student practicals + 4  Research laboratories with a  total Covered are  of 15,851 square feet.

Geography Laboratory contains surveying instruments, maps, and GIS software to aid geographic studies and research. The Electronics Laboratory features advanced electronic devices and measurement tools for hands-on learning in electronics. The Chemistry Laboratory houses instruments like fluorescence and UV-spectrophotometers, sonicator, pH meter, magnetic stirrer, and

other analytical tools for chemical analysis and research. The Physics Laboratory is equipped with apparatus for experiments in mechanics, optics, and electronics, supporting physics education and research. The Zoology Laboratory provides microscopes, models, and specimens for biological studies and research. The Botany Laboratory includes microscopes, plant specimens, and growth chambers to support botanical studies. The Microbiology Laboratory features incubators, autoclaves, and other microbiological equipment for research and education in microbiology. The Anthropology Laboratory is equipped with various tools and materials for the study of human cultures and biological aspects. The Food and Nutrition Laboratory supports practical learning in food science and nutrition, with modern kitchen equipment and analysis tools.

Computer Laboratories :

Separate UG and PG lab for Computer science equipped with 40+ computers and necessary software. Other Science Departments also have computational facilities  all which  add up to almost 200 computers all with  access to high speed INTERNET of 100Mbps

     

Research Laboratories :

The college has dedicated research rooms equipped with necessary tools and resources to support faculty and student research activities. High-performance computers with specialized software like Minitab, Matlab, Statistica, required for various research projects. Specialized equipment for advanced research in different disciplines ensures that students and faculty have access to the latest technologies.

INTERNET ConnectivityAPC College is equipped with 38 numbers of 100 mbps internet connections by BSNL, ensuring reliable and fast access for academic purposes. Dedicated staffs maintain the troubleshoot problem, network and internet issues, ensuring uninterrupted academic activities.

The library

“The contents of a library can take you further than your own imagination could begin to imagine. To open a book is to open your mind.Any Academic Institution is only as rich assits library .The library is automated with Integrated Library Management Software KOHA which gives a user-friendly interface for searching resources. The database of 33,554 books has been entered in the KOHA database and is continually being upgraded. The library has QR code enabled Web-OPAC for providing remote access to its users.The college has also subscribed to e-books from Pearson besides the large database from NLIST. There are separate reading areas for students and faculty to provide a quiet and conducive environment for study. The digital library provides access to online databases, e-books, and academic resources, enhancing the research capabilities of students and faculty.

These academic infrastructures are essential for providing a robust educational environment, fostering research, and enhancing the overall learning experience at APC College.The library houses a vast collection of books, journals, periodicals, and digital resources, supporting a wide range of academic disciplines. There are separate reading areas for students and faculty to provide a quiet and conducive environment for study. The digital library provides access to online databases, e-books, and academic resources, enhancing the research capabilities of students and faculty.