The Institute of Science is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and occupies a 30-acre campus renowned for its blend of heritage Gothic architecture and modern educational infrastructure. Students benefit from a comprehensive suite of facilities including dedicated laboratories for every major department, robust hostel accommodations (both boys and girls), and large sports and recreation areas.
Institute of Science Facilities: Central Library
The central library is the academic heart of the campus, designed to cater to the information needs of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students. Open-access is provided to faculty and research scholars, while undergraduate students have limited but sufficient access during extended working hours. The library collection supports coursework as well as research across all major science disciplines. Within departments, there are specialized reading rooms and sectional libraries, notably serving PG and research students in Physics and Chemistry.
Feature | Details |
Total Library Area | NA |
Library Timings | Morning till evening on all working days |
Reading Room Capacity | NA |
Departmental Libraries | Sectional libraries in Physics, Chemistry, and others for PG/research students |
Digital Resources | Wi-Fi enabled, partial digitization, limited access for UG students |
Key Instruments | PL spectrometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Raman Spectrometer (in departmental labs) |
Institute of Science Facilities: Other Facilities
Beyond traditional classrooms and laboratories, the campus offers substantial IT infrastructure, spacious seminar halls, a computer lab with internet access, and an auditorium for academic and cultural events. Amenities like a cafeteria, medical dispensary, and staff rooms enhance campus life and health services.
Auditorium: Used for events, seminars, and conferences
Cafeteria: On-campus facility serving students and staff
Wi-Fi: Widely available across campus buildings
Medical dispensary: First aid and minor healthcare support
Departmental ICT labs: Internet, computers, printers, LCD projectors for enhanced learning
Institute of Science Facilities: Sports & Recreation
The Institute of Science supports student wellness and development through extensive sporting infrastructure, managed by the Physical Education department. Students have access to a spacious cricket ground, facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, and a modern gymnasium.
Cricket ground: Large, outdoors
Indoor sports rooms for table tennis, chess, carrom
Physical Education department with sports equipment and coaching
Gym: Available for student use
Botanical garden: For recreation and academic activities
Institute of Science Facilities: Innovation & Research
Research and innovation are central to the Institute's academic culture. Each scientific department maintains advanced laboratories equipped with sophisticated instruments, supporting both research scholars and postgraduate students. Physics and Chemistry departments, in particular, feature specialized equipment and dedicated research labs, and collaborative spaces are available for faculty-led and student projects.
Department | Key Facilities |
Physics | 06 research labs, TGDTA spectrophotometer, Raman Spectrometer, PL spectrometer, high-performance computer workstations |
Chemistry | 08 research labs, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, 20 department computers |
Other Science Departments | Specialized labs, reference libraries, and modern analytical instruments |
IT Infrastructure | Computer labs, Wi-Fi, ICT teaching aids |
Institute of Science Hostel Facilities
The campus provides hostel accommodations for both male and female students, situated conveniently within or adjacent to the main academic area. Hostel rooms are shared, affordable, and equipped with standard amenities such as furniture, electricity, and water. Security and a quiet atmosphere are prioritized, making the hostels a reliable option for students focused on academics. Mess facilities and sanitation are basic but serviceable.
Hostel Type | Details |
Boys' Hostel | Within campus; shared rooms; basic furniture, electricity, water |
Girls' Hostel | Within campus; shared rooms; similar amenities as boys’ hostel |
Annual Charges | Approximately ₹1,600 per year |
Mess Facility | Available; food average; cost NA |
Hot Water & Water Coolers | Available |
Security | Quiet, safe environment |
Institute of Science Events & Festivals
The Institute hosts a variety of academic conferences, workshops, seminars, and cultural festivals on campus. The auditorium and open spaces serve as venues for annual college functions, guest lectures, student-organized cultural events, and major scientific conferences attracting national participation. Such events provide opportunities for students to engage in intellectual enrichment and develop organizational skills.
National and regional science conferences and seminars
Annual cultural festivals with music, drama, dance, and art
Guest lectures and workshops by visiting scholars
Departmental open days and student competitions
Regular student-led functions celebrating campus life