IIIT Hyderabad Infrastructure

Can you tell me in detail about the infrastructure of International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad)?

[shikha]

The details about the infrastructure of International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) are as follows:

The Campus
Its 66 acres campus, located on the main Gachibowli road (also called the Old Bombay highway) is well connected by bus and is on the route for the proposed metro rail.

Within-campus facilities include a bank extension counter, ATM machine, stationary shop, and laundry services.


Labs
It has well-equipped, air-conditioned computer laboratories allocated batch-wise to the students. It contains the latest hardware and software.

The average PC-to-student ratio is 1:2. All computers are part of an intranet (1Gbps Backbone), which connects all buildings, including the hostels; and a high-bandwidth (8 Mbps) internet is available round the clock.

Researchers have 24 hours access to the computational facilities. The students administer their own computer systems. Research centers provide specialized, high-end equipment, as needed in research and development projects.


Library
Its Library has a large collection of Reference Books, Text Books, Technical reports, Standards, Literature books and CDROMS. It subscribe to over 150 journals/ magazines.

It is managed with fully integrated multi-user Library Management Software. Using it, cataloguing and circulation services are being automated along with Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility.


Digital Library
A digital library is also maintained. It is an online record of useful software, books and tutorials. Students can download any permitted software from this resource.
There are many textbooks and reference books available in the digital format as well.


Hostels
It is a residential Institute and it is compulsory for all students to stay on-campus. Separate hostels for boys and girls are available on-campus with basic facilities.
All the hostel rooms are networked and internet enabled.


Sports
It gives sufficient motivation for everyone to excel in any of the surplus of activities and skills available.
Facilities are provided for cricket, volley ball, soccer, basket ball, table tennis, etc.
It also has understanding with nearby stadiums for other sports facilities such as badminton, hockey, swimming, etc.


Dining Facilities
Spacious and modern kitchens with steam cooking cater to healthy and nutritious food. Hygienic conditions are maintained.
Campus has 4 vegetarian messes (North Mess, South Mess, Mixed Mess and Yuktahar Mess).
One is free to choose any mess of choice.
There is also a canteen which serves snacks, non-veg food and general fast foods.
A couple of cafeteria serves juices, milk products and snacks.


Gymnasium
Gymnasium facilities are available in hostel with a physical trainer. Apart from the common gym which is open for all residents, a separate mini gym is also provided for girls in the girl’s hostel.