Sharda University, Agra Facilities Details: Hostel, Campus, Infrastructure, Library, Canteen

The university has central libraries for all schools at Sharda University Agra, which are stocked with thousands of books and hundreds of journals to propel the growth of students' wisdom. These libraries are frequently updated with new books and other useful study materials for students from diverse streams.

In our quest to make library management immensely convenient for users, the Sharda University Agra Library provides vital support to students, researchers, and staff, complementing academic activities. We arrange access to the world of information - whether online, multimedia, or in print. To effectively capitalize on the opportunities provided by radical changes to technology, pedagogy, and research practice, the libraries operate in several profound ways and partner with faculty members to enhance students' research skill development, encompassing both information literacy and learning skills. The libraries now do provide effective research and learning environments with a user-focused approach, which is the hallmark of SU Agra library.

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

The University offers transport facility to its students and faculty members on very nominal charges. The buses ply on different routes of Agra, Mathura, Tundla, and Firozabad areas to pick up and drop the students. Our Bus drivers are highly qualified and are licensed by the RTO to drive college buses to ensure the full safety of both the students & staff members.

Public transport spares the students from the difficulty of commuting to the University. The transport facility also significantly contributes to inculcating an element of punctuality among the students. A Bus Facility is also available for students and faculty members for industrial visits, field trips, and other academic activities.

The University has multi-auditorium halls to promote the conduct of international, national, and other University events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, meetings, placement programmes, and cultural events. All auditoriums are well-furnished, air-conditioned, and equipped with modern projection and audio systems with access to the internet.

The auditoriums feature fixed traditional theatre-style seating, raised stage, adjustable lighting, sound system, large screen for video and computer presentations, and vaulted ceiling. The auditoriums are designed in such a way that they ensure a perfect view of the main stage, irrespective of the seating location of the audience.

The University has believes that Sports plays a pivotal role in moulding one's personality and maintaining good health. We've specially developed a sports-centric environment that matches international standards and gives a truly global experience to all our students.
The university boasts several well-equipped gyms and fitness clubs offering services like yoga, step, aerobics, etc. These facilities are accessible all year round for students and staff members. Moreover, the university celebrates an Annual Sports Day every year to provide a platform for our students to exhibit their athletic talents in front of their friends and family. 

The University has IT Service Department of the University is to ensure that users receive appropriate help promptly. Our service department is staffed with trained network and system administrators who care for users' Laptops/Desktops and get networks up and running. IT service management activities – driven by policies, organized and structured in processes and supporting procedures – that are performed by the IT service department to design, plan, deliver, operate, and control information technology (IT) services offered to customers. User satisfaction is our number one priority. Assigning tasks to support engineer throughout each work day that are based on SLAs, support engineer availability, and the support engineer skills.

IT service department takes care of Data Center Management & distribution of Internet bandwidth and maintains the server 24/7. To ensure proper connectivity and throughput, a proper systematic layout plan should be put in place (Fiber & Copper Both). Wi-Fi Network is also designed & laid in the campus for users. 

The University provides banking and postal services within the campus for the ease of students, faculty, and staff members. The banking services facilitate all kinds of National and International Banking conveniences, including providing education loans to students on simple terms. Apart from this, the University also has a 24-hour ATM facility for round the clock cash withdrawal. 

The University has a seamless Wi-Fi network with 2 ISPs, which allow the students to connect to the internet anytime, anywhere. The campus is integrated with a learning management system to facilitate students discussing academic topics, submitting their assignments online, seeing their class notes, studying through specially designed learning resources, and also referring to the reference and digital library. Since the campus is Wi-Fi enabled, it allows the students to complete their assignments sitting in the cafes, libraries, or any other outer spot.

The University has adopted special measures to ensure that the students are provided with healthy and hygienic food. Multiple cafeterias are located in different blocks of the campus. The cafeterias and other eateries function on the 'Pay as you eat' concept.

Apart from cafeterias, the campus also has mini refreshment joints, vending Machines, etc. Sharda University Agra provides its students with all the amenities and facilities to enjoy the fast-paced metro lifestyle right within the campus. Leading Restaurants and Food Chains will open their outlets.

The University has hostel premises comprising a separate dining facility for hostel residents. The hostel mess has a separate dining hall and a well-equipped kitchen catering to more than 1000+ students. Mess serves breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner every day, and the weekly menu is available with the mess in-charge. The food served is of high quality and meets nutritional quality standards. Particular focus is laid to provide a well-balanced, nutritious diet with varying food tastes to all the students. 

The University has a fleet of various emergency vans and ambulances for urgent situations. Each ambulance is fully equipped with appropriate medical equipment, medication, and stretchers to carry the ill or injured. Experienced medical practitioners work in teams per ambulance and provide quality care based on their training. The emergency vehicles at the university are intended for the benefit of the students and staff.   

The University has excellent place for learning, equipped with well-designed furniture, proper sitting arrangement, LCD projector and power supply. The Teaching-Learning pedagogy practised in the classrooms at Sharda University Agra is IT-enabled, where each classroom can support up to 40-70 students, while the tutorial classes are designed for the strength of 20-30 students. The university campus is fully LAN-enabled with a Learning Management System(LMS), which facilitates students with accessibility to discuss academic topics, submit assignments online, get class note,s and access the digital library. 

The University has Training students in a practical environment, which is a vital part of the academic plans of the university, considering that actual exposure is an inevitable aspect of a student's overall development regarding subject understanding and related concepts. Sharda University Agra offers modern workshop facilities as an integral part of various program curricula. The workshops enable students to experiment with different techniques and materials and provide the opportunity to learn to use professional equipment. 

The University has a boys’ hostel facility, which accommodates students on a first-come, first-served basis. The campus is fully residential and extends an environment full of opportunities for personal growth. The hostel offers excellent lodging and boarding facilities to cater to the needs of both male and female students. Every hostel is supervised by a warden and a faculty-in-charge, who ensures that utmost care is taken to provide the best amenities to the students. 

A wide range of cultural, athletic, and social activities are conducted for the merriment of the students. In addition to the various campus hubs of interaction, the common rooms in every hostel are popular for everyday get-togethers.

The University has a girls’ hostel facility, which accommodates students on a first-come, first-served basis. The campus is fully residential and extends an environment full of opportunities for personal growth. The hostel offers excellent lodging and boarding facilities to cater to the needs of both male and female students. Every hostel is supervised by a warden and a faculty-in-charge, who ensures that utmost care is taken to provide the best amenities to the students. 

A wide range of cultural, athletic, and social activities are conducted for the merriment of the students. In addition to the various campus hubs of interaction, the common rooms in every hostel are popular for everyday get-togethers.

The University has Gymnasium facilities that can be accessed by the students, faculty, and staff members throughout the day. The gymnasium is well furnished with the latest machines and exercise equipment. Instructors and trainers are available throughout the day to train gym enthusiasts. The gymnasium is divided into two sections. One section is meant for general exercises, while the other is meant for rigorous weight training. The gym provides an ideal atmosphere for the students and other members for overall development. 

The University has extracurricular activity facilities for all students.

The University has good networking for the alumni association.

The University has a Training and Placement facility for all students.