Campus Area of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

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GGSIPU_Campus

GGSIPU Campus

GGSIPU also known as Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi has been ranked among the top universities in the country and was established in the year 1998. The university is particularly known for its Law, Engineering, Architecture, and Management courses. The university has 111 affiliated colleges, out of these 87 are self-financed and 24 are owned and operated by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi and the Govt. of India. The university has been ranked in the A category by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has a total university strength of more than 93,000. The university ranking stands at 79 among Indian universities. The university has Industrial collaborations with some of the top organisations such as Cisco System, IBM, Intel, Netalla, TCS, etc. for training and other purposes. Some of the prominent features of the Dwarka campus are its state of Art Buildings such as

  • Rain Water Harvesting
  • Sewage Treatment Plant 
  • Usage of solar energy
  • Disabled-friendly – Vehicular-free pedestrian walkways
  • Adequate sports facilities
  • Shopping complex
  • Innovative landscaping
  • Attractive exteriors
  • Murals & Sculptures

GGSIP University Infrastructure

  • The university has a total of 70 classrooms, out of which 57 are well-enabled with ICT facilities
  • Four modern digital classrooms with a seating capacity of 60/ 90 for delivery of online classes
  • More than 1,200 computers to support high-end computing and for various purposes such as training, etc.
  • The university has specialised chemical engineering laboratories and biotechnology laboratories
  • There is a moot court and a language lab
  • Seminar Halls and Conference Room cum-theatre with full ICT facilities
  • A total of 12 cultural clubs and various technical clubs to serve the interests of students of the university
  • The university has received funding of INR 10 crores under the Atal Incubation Scheme, Govt. of India
  • The university has internet connectivity of 1 Gbps available through NKN Linki
  • The entire university is spread across an area of close to 60 acres with a built-up area of close to 94,000 sqm. The administrative block of the Dwarka campus is divided into three wings

1. Wing A of the Dwarka campus

  • Examination
  • General Administration
  • Store
  • Directorate (Research & Consultancy)

2. Wing B of the Dwarka campus

  • Admission
  • Affiliation
  • Legal
  • Planning and Policy
  • RTI
  • Coordination
  • Personnel
  • Seminar Hall 

3. Wing C of the Dwarka campus

  • VC Secretariat
  • Pro VC Office
  • Registrar Office
  • Directorate (Academic Affairs)

The teaching blocks of the Dwarka campus are divided as follows-

Block A:

The University School of Biotechnology

The University School of Environment Management

Block B:

The University School of Basic and Applied Science

The University School of Chemical Technology

Block C:

The University School of Law and Legal Studies

The University School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The University School of Education

Block D:

The University School of Management Studies

Q:   Is MCA available at IPU?

A:

Yes, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University offers a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. The University also offers MCA (Lateral) course for a duration of one year. Admission to MCA is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). 

Q:   Has IPU counselling started?

A:

The counselling process for IPU BTech started on Jun 6. Currently, counselling is ongoing for various courses at GGSIPU. The document verification and seat allotment first round for BDes/MDes was carried out on Jul 28. IPU CUET counselling begins at the end if the seats are left vacant after the counselling rounds, wherein admission is based on merit in the national level exam or IPU CET. Aspirants shall frequently check the university website to stay updated related to the counselling schedule.

Q:   How is the overall infrastructure of IPU?

A:
{Source: BCA students & alumni]

IPUCampus LifeOutside offers a balanced and inclusive environment for girls, with flexible timings, no dress code restrictions, and multiple sports facilities. The college has a moderately busy event calendar and serves quality mess food, with hygiene standards maintained in the cooking and dining areas. Attendance policies are enforced, but rule-breakers receive only warnings. The college culture values diversity and supports students with designated teachers and student representatives. Academically, the semester system encourages regular examinations, and teaching methodologies involve textbook-based lectures and case studies. Resources such as a well-stocked library and teacher support are available for research and reading. Security measures include guards and CCTV cameras, and outsiders can freely move around the campus without permission. Ragging is strictly prohibited, and students must obtain permission to leave the hostel premises. Overall, IPUCampus LifeOutside provides a safe, accessible, and supportive environment for girls to pursue their academic goals.

Based on the reviews provided, the overall infrastructure of the college is good. The hostels and classrooms are well-maintained and the university library is up-to-date with the latest books. The canteen serves clean and tasty food and the labs are well-equipped and properly maintained. Additionally, the campus is green and vast and there are banks and canteens available within the premises. However, some reviewers have suggested that the washrooms could be cleaner and the food served in the mess is only average.

Summary: The college has good infrastructure, including well-maintained hostels, classrooms and labs, as well as an up-to-date library and a vast campus. While there may be some areas for improvement, such as the cleanliness of the washrooms and the quality of the food in the mess, overall the infrastructure is considered good by the reviewers.

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Block E:

The University School of Information, Communication, and Technology

The Centre for Disaster Management & Studies

Library at GGSIPU

The university has a huge centrally air-conditioned library that contains 66,087 books, 12,177 e-books, 14,976 journals, subscriptions to 14 online databases, etc. The students and faculty members can also access the resources remotely with the help of the WebOPAC facility. 

GGSIPU Hostel and Cafeteria

The university has four hostels on campus, two for male and two for female students. Each hostel has more than 180 single-seating rooms. Each room of the hostel is equipped with basic furniture and facilities like a cot, pillow, chair, table, etc. The two boys’ hostels at the university are Shivalik hostel and Aravali hostel whereas the girls’ hostels are named Nilgiri Hostel and Satpura Hostel.

ANUGOONJ: GGSIP University Cultural Festival

Anugoonj is the cultural festival of the university, which is organised every year. The students from all 127 affiliated institutes get an opportunity to showcase their respective talents. Some of the major events include-

Q:   What are the facilities available at GGSIPU?

A:

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University offers a wide range of facilities that aid in the overall growth of an individual. The GGSIPU facilities help students to work efficiently while living their life more comfortably on the premises. The facilities are:

  • Library: The library on the GGSIPU campus offers a plethora of resources that students and faculty can use. Students can access the National Digital Library (NDL), Grammarly Premium, electronic books, electronic journals, and more. Additionally, a lot of print resources are available to students from SpringerLink, Springer Nature, McGraw Hill, Pearson, Bloomsbury, etc.
  • Hostels: There are 2 boys Hostels, Shivalik and Aravalli Boys hostel and 2 Girls Hostel, Nilgiri and Satpura Girls Hostel. Each room of the hostel is equipped with all basic amenities like a cot, chair table etc.
  • Sports: There are a lot of sports amenities and resources available at GGSIPU. You can choose from a variety of games and sports like cricket, volleyball, football, basketball, powerlifting, body lifting, table tennis, yoga, arm wrestling, bodybuilding, badminton, lawn tennis, etc. for both men and women.

Q:   How is the library at GGSIPU?

A:

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. The library at IP University is centrally air-conditioned and fully automated. The library is well stocked with 67,000 books, 12,000 e-books, 15,000 journals, and subscriptions to 14 online databases. Remote access is available to the students and faculty for the resources along with the WebOPAC facility. Besides all these facilities, students also have access to 05 DPL's Zonal Libraries and 37 library units across Delhi. The students can avail of Newspaper archives from 1952+ and 6000+ e-resources.

Q:   What are the sports facilities offered by GGSIPU?

A:

There are a lot of sports amenities and resources available at GGSIPU. The students can choose from a variety of games and sports like cricket, volleyball, football, basketball, powerlifting, body lifting, table tennis, yoga, arm wrestling, bodybuilding, badminton, lawn tennis, etc. for both men and women. The GGSIPU facilities include several playgrounds where students can enjoy and play during their leisure time. There are basketball and football grounds where students can have a match or play for fun. There is a volleyball court too. There are 12 technical clubs and 12 cultural clubs to serve the interest of students.

  • Classical Vocal Solo (Hindustani)
  • Light Vocal (Indian)
  • Western Vocal (Solo)
  • Group Song (Indian)
  • Group Song (Western)
  • Folk Dance
  • Classical Dance
  • Nach Baliye
  • Street Dance
  • Quiz
  • Debate (Hindi & English)
  • Creative Writing(Hindi & English)
  • Poetry Recitation(Hindi & English) 
  • Kavi Samellan
  • Street Play
  • On the Spot Painting
  • Cartooning
  • Rangoli
  • Mr & Ms Anugoonj
  • Programmes on Women’s Safety

Sports and Activities in GGSIPU

The major sporting events which are scheduled in the university include Volleyball (Men & Women), Football (Men & Women), Discus Throw (Men & Women), Shotput (Men & Women), Race (100m/200m/400m/500m) (Men & Women), Cross Country Race, Long Jump (Men & Women), Tug of War (Men & Women), Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Kabbadi, Body Building, Weight lifting Power Lifting, Tennis. Recently, the university has completed its  17th Annual Sports Meet from December 14 to 16, 2022. The university also has various indoor & outdoor game facilities which are as follows-

1. Cricket Playfield

2. Football Ground

3. Synthetic Surface lawn Tennis Courts

4. Hard Surface Basketball Courts

5. Volleyball Courts

6. Synthetic Surface Badminton Indoor Court

7. Lawn tennis practice Courts

The sports department of the university ensures that all the latest & top-of-the-line equipment is available to all interested students. The university supports & encourages students to participate and excel in various sports and provides all the facilities needed for the same.

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