FACILITIES

• NIRMALA HOSTEL

  Nirmala Hostel managed by the Society of Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary provides accommodation to eligible students. There is a limited accommodation in the hostel. Students not living with their Parents/Guardians are advised to make their own arrangement. [For details please refer to Hostel prospectus]

• COLLEGE CANTEEN

  College Canteen is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all working days and remains closed during holidays. The canteenserves hygienic & tasty cuisine at subsidized rates. Food quality is monitored and supervised regularly.

• LIBRARY

  The college has an automated online library and an e-library section and contains more than32000 books, hundreds of journals, periodicals, newspapers, providing free access to more than 3,800 e-journals and 80,000 e-books under the UGC-INFLIBNET N-LIST programmeto promote advance learning and research.
  The Library has 2 sections.

• General Library

  Nirmala Hostel managed by the Society of Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary provides accommodation to eligible students. There is a limited accommodation in the hostel. Students not living with their Parents/Guardians are advised to make their own arrangement. [For details please refer to Hostel prospectus]

  General Library

  It has books in all the subjects being taught in the college as well as some books and Journals of general interest to the students. Some important daily newspapers and magazines in Hindi and English are also regularly received.

  Book Bank

  This section has essential textbooks in all the subjects. Only those students who cannot afford to buy books are allowed to take books from this section.

  Library Rules

  The College Library, with its books, magazines and newspapers, is the property of college.
  All the Books/Magazines/Newspapers must be protected and used with utmost care by the students, for they will give you knowledge, will broaden your horizon and will help you fulfill your ambition and goal in life.
  Library reading rooms is a place to read study and make notes and must be used for these purposes only.
  There must be Discipline and Silence in the Library/Reading Room/Reference Section. Students may be asked to leave the Library if they disturb the Peace and Quiet of the Library.
  If damage is discovered to any Library book/magazine/newspaper, the guilty student is liable to be blacklisted by the Librarian. She may be suspended from using the Library for one month or more. She may also be fined for the value of the book/magazine, damaged or lost by her.
  Books are issued from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each class is given specific days to get books issued.
  Serious students of the Graduate Classes may issue books every day. However, they may issue book only after 1 p.m. and only once a day.
  Serious students of the Graduate Classes may choose to keep their Library cards till 15 days of the start of the university Examinations. They will seek this facility, by making a written request to the Principal. After securing the approval and consent of the Principal, they will approach the Librarian for the above granted facility. These students will be issued their Examination Admit Card, only after they have returned their Library cards to the Librarian and have obtained her clearance thereof.
  
  Library rules must be followed strictly by all the students.

• POOR STUDENTS’ TEXTBOOK LIBRARY

  Poor Students Textbook Library facilities subject to availability of grants and as per rules.

• LABORATORIES

  College has well-equipped and well-furnished laboratories for Science (Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology), Arts (Geography, Psychology and Home Science) and Computer Science which is upgraded constantly to accommodate the dynamic curriculum of higher education system. A new GIS-Remote Sensing Lab & a Language Lab is under planning.

• A/V TEACHING AIDS

  College has a smart classroom and all the classrooms are enabled with A/V facility. As a student-centric teaching methodology, regular use of audio-visual aids in classroom teaching by the faculty ensures easy grasp of the subject matter and leads to a better understanding of the course contents.

• STUDENT AID FUND

  Student Aid Fund provides aid to needy students who do not receive aid from any other source. This is subject to availability of funds.

• SCHOLARSHIPS

  Application for Scholarship from studentsbelonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Class, Momin and Low-Income Group will be forwarded to the authorities for sanction. Deserving students will also be recommended for merit scholarships to the authorities and donors of student aid.
  Applicants will arrange for the required certificates: [Mark Sheet, Caste Certificate, and Income Certificate & Residential Certificate]

• CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  All activities - athletics, cultural and social which may be directly or indirectly identified with the college are subject to the explicit and definite approval of the Principal of the college.
  Approved activities are normally conducted under the auspices of the variousCommittees and Departments of the college. Students are encouraged to participate actively in programmes, and functions conducted by these societies as such activities contribute much towards the all-round development of a student.

• REMEDIAL CLASSES

  Students are advised to attend remedial classes in their respective subject.

• AICUF& CLC

  AICUF stands for All Indian Catholic University Federation. It strives to train leaders, create awareness about rights and duties towards society and become men and women for others. The National Centre is in Chennai. Its membership is open to all.
  CLC stands for Christian Living Community. Its membership is open to all Christian students to help them in their faith formation.

• SPORTS/ SELF-DEFENCE

  College provides training in karate and coaching in Netball. Students may also avail other sports facilities like basketball, football, badminton, table tennis, hockey, volleyball for practice and participation in national level events.

• NATIONAL CADET CORPS (N.C.C.)

  College has an N.C.C. unit (Unit – 3 Jharkhand Girls’ Battalion N.C.C., Ranchi) coordinated by an Associate N.C.C. Officer (A.N.O.) and a commanding officer. Training classes are held every Saturday from 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 pm. Students are encouraged to join the N.C.C. on voluntary basis.

• NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (N.S.S.)

  College has three N.S.S. units coordinated by programme officers and composed of student volunteers who perform community service as an extension activity under this scheme.

• Aims and objectives of NSS
  1. To understand the community in which they work.
  2. To understand themselves in relation to their community.
  3. To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
  4. To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.
  5. To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.
  6. To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities:
  7. To gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
  8. To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.
  9. To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters; and
  10. To practice national integration and social harmony.

  Students are encouraged to join the N.S.S. to serve the community voluntarily.

• CAREER COUNSELLING & PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

  The career counselling and placement cell of the college organizes various career counselling sessions round the year to motivate and guide the students in choosing an appropriate career and to understand & develop the skills necessary for getting employed. In association with the EXCEL Programme by TISS and other employability partners from the industrial sector, the college organizes campus placement drives/ career conclaves to facilitate placement of the students. Our students are recruited every year by reputed companies like Indigo airlines, TCS, Concentrix, IBM, Banking sector etc.

• MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

  College has a health room with first-aid facilities where a lady doctor visits every Saturday to assist students who need medical help. MECON hospital also provides medical assistance during emergency conditions.

• EDUCATIONAL TOURS/ FIELD TRIPS

  Academic tours and trips form an an integral part of the curriculum to facilitate an experiential learning environment for the studentsand is organized and managed by the respective departments of the college.

• AUDITORIUM

  The state-of-art Collegeauditorium with a seating capacity of 700, serves as a multipurpose hall, hosting indoor games tournaments, Youth Festivals and Symposiums sponsored by UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, NAAC and RUSA and as a centre for Centralized Evaluation of Ranchi University every year.

• UTILITY CENTRE

  For the sake of convenience of the students, different types of stationery items for daily use are made available through a utility centre running in the college premises.

•  BANK & ATM FACILITIES

  An all-women’s branch of Punjab National Branch, the Akshaya Branch,with an adjoined ATM caters to the staff and students of the College.

•  SAFE DRINKING WATER

  Water purifier installed in the college building ensures provision of safe drinking water for the college staff and students.

•  RAMP FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED

  The multistoried college building has a provision of ramp for the convenience of the differently abled.

•  Wi-Fi ENABLED CAMPUS

  The campus is Wi-Fi and LAN enabled. Students may access the internet facilities in their respective departments, computer labs and in the INFLIBNET section of the college library.

•  PHOTOCOPYING FACILITIES

  A reprography machine installed in the college library meets the photocopying needs of facultyand students for academic purpose at a discounted rate of Re 1/- per page.

•  UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY

  A heavy-dutysoundless generator installed in the college campus ensures uninterrupted power supply during the working hours.

•  SANITARY NAPKIN VENDING MACHINE

  Students may buy sanitary napkins from the self-service vending machines installed in the college building.

•  SANITARY NAPKIN INCINERATOR

  An incinerator installed in the college ensures green and clean disposal of sanitary wastes.

•  SMART CLASSROOMS& VIRTUAL LABORATORY

  The College also has Smart Classrooms with digital interactive display boards and virtual laboratories to facilitate simulated practical classes and enrich the learning experiences of students.

•  SPECIAL PRIZES, CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS

  Sr. Priscilla Memorial Awardfor the College Topper with highest percentage in Part III Final Examination
  A cash prize of Rs. 1000/-, a Trophy and Certificate to the College Topper for obtaining highest percentage in Part III Final Examination.

  K.N. Roy Memorial Award for the best all-rounder in Geography

  A cash prize of Rs. 1000/-, a trophy and a certificate to the best all-rounder in Geography for good conduct, diligence and consistent work. (Sponsored by Dr. Mrs. D. Roy H.O.D. Dept. of Geography)

  Shri Gopal Chandra Banerjee Memorial Award for the College Topper of B.A. I Political Science

  Memento to the college topper of B.A.I Political Science Honours. (Sponsored by Dr. Geeta Mukherjee former H.O.D. Pol. Science in memory of her father, Late Shri Gopal Chandra Banerjee)

  Smt. Gayatri Banerjee Memorial Award for the College Topper of B.A. II Political Science

  Memento to the college topper of B.A.II Political Science Honours. (Sponsored by Dr. Geeta Mukherjee former H.O.D. Pol. Science in memory of her mother, Late Smt. Gayatri Banerjee)

  Smt. Rekha Padhi memorial Award for overall excellence in Political Science

  Running Trophy to the student of political science Honours for overall excellence (Sponsored by Dr. Rashmimala Sahu, H.O.D. Dept. of Pol. Sc., in memory of her mother, Late Smt. Rekha Padhi)

  Bal Krishna Choudhary Memorial Award for the winner of Inter Class Talent Contest

  A Trophy to the student of Psychology for Inter Class Talent Contest. (Sponsored by Dr. D. R. Choudhary Former H.O.D. Dept. of Psychology in memory of her father Late Bal Krishna Choudhary)

  The Archbishop B.J. Osta Memorial Award for Zoology Honors student with good conduct

  Rs.1000/-, a memento and certificate to the student of Dept. of Zoology for good conduct. (Sponsored by Dr. Mrs. Emma Rani H.O.D. Dept. of Zoology)

  Prof. N. S. Sen Memorial Award for academic excellence

  Rs. 2500/-, Trophy and a book to a student for Academic Excellence (Sponsored by Dr. Veenapani, Dr. Anjali Smita and Dr. Manisha Kumari, Dept. of Zoology)

  Pretti Kumar Ekka Memorial Award for College Topper of B.A. III in Economics

  Rs. 1000/-, a memento to the College Topper of B.A. III Economics Honours (Sponsored by Mrs. N.D. Ekka, H.O.D. Dept. of Economics).