The State of the Art Auditorium with a seating capacity of 400 is centrally air-conditioned and is fully equipped with audio-visual facilities. The stage has wooden flooring to facilitate activities like dance performances, theatrical drama and concerts. It is also used for seminars, conferences and lectures by eminent speakers.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College ICT Centre boasts a robust infrastructure to support teaching, learning, and research. Technology is a great leveler. This is all the more true in the case of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which has an immense potential in enhancing the accessibility, affordability and quality of the education system. In this regard, the National Education Policy 2020 also recognizes the importance of leveraging the advantages of technology. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College has a centrally air-conditioned High-Performance Computing Facility Centre with a capacity of about 120 users to promote network-based knowledge and learning. The ICT infrastructure consists of High-end-Servers, Workstations, Desktops with latest technology and 10 gigabit fiber backbone which provides dedicated Internet Connectivity through WLAN (Wi-Fi) and LAN. It facilitates students and faculty to access a world class teaching and learning system. The Computer Center provides access to various tools and software as provided by the University of Delhi for our students and faculties which includes the following software which are available for free.
MATLAB
IBM SPSS V22
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 365 License
Acrobat Reader 9
Adobe CS5 Package
The college has also procured the following licenses for smooth functioning of ICT
Windows Server 2016 R2
OMEDA SDN CONTROLLER
Signage Software
Microsoft Teams Meeting/Webinar for 500 participants
Tally ERP for Accounts Section
365 high performance with integrated webcams and microphones installed in various computer laboratories of the college.
130 newly purchased high-end laptops for faculty members to enhance teaching-learning in smart classrooms.
2 high-end-servers for research work.
5 high-end workstations for research scholars.
ICT Centre is well equipped with audio-video devices including ceiling mount speakers.
Inhouse printing facility for colour certificates.
1 DHPC server managing internet facilty via LAN/Wi-Fi, provided by University of Delhi with a bandwidth of 250 Mbps.
Wi_Fi Controller to control 120 access points.
9 Airtel broadband connections with 1 Gbps internet speed in various laboratories for standby internet facility via LAN/Wi-Fi.
Considering the language barriers in education, our college also had a dedicated language laboratory equipped with 40 High-end Desktops, LCD Projector and all ICT tools and necessary software to conduct various language courses.
The ICT Centre provides technical support in the following:
Functioning of official email ids created on college domain.
Creation and issuance of Microsoft 365 license.
Technical support in seamless working of smart classroom/lecture theaters.
Support in uninterrupted internet facility via LAN/Wi-Fi.
Functioning of digital signage panels to display important notices/posters.
Functioning of college website and ensuring regular updates.
To ensure the well-functioning of all the ICT infrastructure inside the campus.
Coordination with the AV Engineers in College Auditorium for smooth functioning during all the events organized by the college.
Technical support in proper working of server installed in account section for ERP solution and support in other IT related issues arising on day-to-day basis in admin block of college.
Assist the faculty members in maintenance of the IT Gadgets like official laptops issued to them.
Coordination with the CCTV engineer inside the campus.
Maintenance of Biometric Machine.
To ensure seamless functioning of the ICT infrastructure, our team is available to assist with any technical queries or issues.
For more information and technical support, please contact via email on: sysadmin@ddu.du.ac.in →
Our Motto
The Library at Deen Dayal Upadhyay College started in the year 1990, the inception year of the college, with a modest collection of 2,229 Volumes of books. Today, the library boasts of being fully computerized with overall total collection of approximately 50,000 documents.
The library forms an integral component of teaching-learning pedagogy by providing an important platform for academic discourse and intellectual exchanges.
Monday to Friday (Excluding Public Holidays)
Library Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Transaction Hours: 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 A.M.
The collection of the library is compromised of textbooks, reference books, bound volumes, journals/magazines, newspapers and other non-book materials such as CD-ROMS/DVD, Audio Cassettes etc. in different subject areas such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Electronics, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Technology, Arts, English/Hindi/Sanskrit Literature, History and General Reading.
| Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Book | 49,589 Volumes |
| Journal/Magazine | 64 |
| Newspaper | 15 |
| Bound Volume | 613 |
| Book Bank | 1,287 |
The entire collection of the library is arranged according to their subject classification. These are broadly arranged as per DDC Classification Scheme. The complete database of the library books and other holdings can be browsed through the Web OPAC. For complete details, please click on the link: DDUC Library Web Page.
The library is spread over three spacious floors covering a total area of 2,550 square meter where different sections of the library functions. The library has following broad layout:
The front half of the 4th floor of the library has seating area dedicated for the faculty. It also has a computer hub which can be used by students and faculty. To promote eLearning, the computer hub comprising of 23 systems forms part of 100 Mbps optical fibre RAILTEL backbone with connectivity to National Knowledge Network through University of Delhi.
The two racks of display magazines & some journals which are subscribed by the library. These are arranged alphabetically for easy retrieval.
The counter deals in all the issue-return transactions. This also houses some of the titles which are under frequent consultation, question papers and syllabi. Reference query, issue of library membership card, clearance, late-fine etc. are all dealt at this desk.
It has a capacity to accomodate over 220 students in the seating area. The collections of textbooks arranged in bookcases under closed access is meant for consultation only.
This is comprised of reference books arranged subject-wise in bookcases under closed access.
This area houses subject-wise textbooks and other primarily meant for circulation among students and faculty.
Internet Service: Students, faculty and staff utilize this computing infrastructure for internet access, for retrieving the University Library subscribed eResources and for other computer based assignments.
Print-out Service: The Computer Hub has one dedicated Laser Printer for printing job. Students are charged Rs. 1.00 per page for the printouts.
The library provides many services based on its collection. Some of them are:
Bibliographic Service - The library prepares subject-wise bibliography of books on a specific topic of interest as per the requirement of the user.
Current Awareness Service - Through this service, users are made aware about new books which arrive in library on quarterly basis.
Book Bank Service - This service is made available to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC and other economically weaker sections. This privilege entitles to borrow 3 to 4 books of their choice available in the book bank collection for the entire duration of a semester. Application for this facility is normally invited in the last week of September every year.
Database/ Article Search - The library performs article search on the subscribed e-journal databases and other eResources available in the public domain on a specific topic of interest. The search results along with the available full text are provided to the members in soft copy form.
Newspaper Clipping Service - The library provides newspaper clipping service covering relevant topics of education, teaching, learning, research and news related to educational institutions and agencies based on select national dailies.
The libraries carries out its operation through a dedicated network of 12 computer systems with a server. All its functions are performed using a professional software package.
The entire collection of the library is bar-coded with the help of Omni-directional table top bar-code scanners, books are issued to students when they present their bar-coded Library ID Card.
The transaction when completed generates a check-out slip which is required to be submitted at checkpoint before carrying out the book outside the library beyond the designated point.
The students can browse, search and locate library using Online Public Access Catalouge (OPAC) Terminal/ Web OPAC. Members can also check their library account by keying in their user ID in the OPAC interface.
A Borrower shall bring forth into the notice of the Dealing Assistant any discrepancy in the book (missing or torn out pages) at the time of its issue, otherwise borrower will be held responsible for any damage or mutilation noticed at the time of return of the document.
Discrepancy (if any) in the Accession No. printed in the Issue-Slip and the exact Accession No. endorsed in the document must be immediately bring forth into the notice of Dealing Assistant.
Stand in 'Queue' at Issue/Return Counter.
Slience must be observed in library.
Return library books on or before the due date to avoid late return fine.
Use your library Membership Card/ IDcard for consulting the reference book(s) marked "Reference Book/ Only for Consultation".
Show your I-Card/ Library Membership Card to consult and borrow book(s).
Maintain discipline and cleanliness in and around the library.
Keep library property and furniture in good condition.
Every student must write his/her name in the entry register kept at the gate before entering inside the library.
Each student must show his/her notebook(s), issue book(s), file(s), folder(s) etc., to the staff on duty at the exit/entrance gate before leaving the library.
Library book(s) unless properly issued is strictly prohibited to be carried beyond the checkpoint. No library book can be carried out without depositing signed copy of respective Issue-Slip at the checkpoint. Books issued on a given day can be returned on the same day, if desired, only after depositing the signed copy of the Issue-Slip at the checkpoint.
Do consult the library staff if difficulty is faced while retrieving any information/document in the library.
Do not bring inside Library your personal property (such as bags, purse, personal books, printed materials etc.) and library books issued on earlier dates unless it is required to be returned. Such personal belongings should be left at property rack inside the library at your own risk. It is advised not to keep your valuables, money bag etc. at the property counter.
Do not tear, fold page(s) or mark pages on any reading material of the library. This practice will render the book useless for others. Appropriate action will be taken against the defaulter.
Do not misplace any library document(s)/book(s).
Do not dislocate reading hall chairs and tables.
Do not use Library Cards of others as the card is non-transferable. However, member continues to be responsible for any loss, which library suffer through the loss or misuse of one's Library Card.
Library is open to all students of the college and staff members only. The students are entitled to borrow 4 books at a time for a maximum period of 10 days.
Nobody will be permitted to bring bags, umbrellas, personal books and books of other libraries, printed materials, books of earlier date of issue and other similar personal property inside the college library.
Students must carry their IDCards/Library Membership Card.
Students are expected to read the notice issued from time to time by the library put up on the library notice board. Ignorance about it will be not excused.
Any misuse of library privileges will be considered as a serious breach of discipline and suitable action may be taken against the defaulter student.
For issue of books, library membership card as well as ID Card is to be shown at the issue counter.
Any student if caught in possession of unissued library book(s) beyond the check-point will be penalized and a sum equivalent to double the cost of book(s) will be charged from him/her.
Books returned after the due date will be charged Rs. 1.00 per day for the first five days and Rs. 3.00 per day from sixth day onwards as late return fine. During examination days, it will be Rs. 5.00 per day. All such charges shall be payable through POS machine.
Loss of library card should be reported immediately to the library and duplicate can be had on payment of Rs. 50.00.
If any book/periodical is damaged or lost by the borrower, he/she will have to replace it by new book/periodical of the same or later edition.
Issue/Return timing is: 9.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.
The college has State of the Art 21 laboratories equipped with latest scientific and computing equipments. All the laboratories are equipped with audio-visual aids for interactive learning.
| Lab Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Computer Labs | 4 |
| Physics Labs | 4 |
| Electronics Labs | 3 |
| Chemistry Labs | 3 |
| Botany Labs | 2 |
| Zoology Labs | 2 |
| Zoology Museum | 1 |
| Botany Museum | 1 |
| Language Lab | 1 |
All the science departments of the college have their own dedicated Research Labs also.
The college is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its students and staff. A trained nurse is available on campus to provide first aid and immediate medical assistance whenever required. The college also has a medical tie-up with Venkateswara Hospital, ensuring access to professional healthcare and further medical support when needed.
The college has a well equipped gymnasium. College has a huge Sports Complex which has Indoor Badminton Court, Indoor Squash Court, and space for other indoor activities.
The college has a spacious air-conditioned cafeteria with seating capacity of around 100. An AMUL counter is also there to provide AMUL products to students. Cafeteria is equipped with very good furniture and its ambience is up to the mark.
The Boys’ Common Room is a lively space where students can relax, recharge and connect with their peers. Away from the classroom, it provides an informal setting to unwind, catch up with friends and enjoy moments of recreation and camaraderie. More than just a place to take a break, it adds to the vibrant campus experience and fosters a sense of belonging among students.
The Girls’ Common Room offers a comfortable and welcoming space where students can pause, refresh and spend time with friends. It provides a friendly setting for conversations, relaxation and recreation, creating a sense of community and belonging beyond the classroom. It is a space where students can feel at ease while enjoying the diverse and vibrant campus life at DDUC.
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