Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga

Library and Information Centre
The institution has the unique distinction of possessing one of the oldest and largest library with total constructed area of 5292 Sq, ft. The library is having rich collection with nearly 53,121 books, along periodicals, reports, reference sources, e-resources etc. There is a vast space for reference that can accommodate about 150 students. The library is partially computerized with adequate space for internet browsing, photo copying, reference material etc. the library is kept open in all working days from 9 AM to 6 PM and 8 AM to 6 PM during examination days and 10 AM to 5.30 PM.

Hostel:
Hostel facility is available for both boys and girl students which are running in separate buildings. The following facilities are made available. The Boys hostel building has 56 rooms to accommodate 150 students. The college manages the hostel with sufficient staff to cater to the needs and refreshment of the students.

Cultural Association:
The College has established a students’ cultural forum to facilitate to grow to the talents during their studies. This forum particularly organizes the activities which are directly connected to the socio-cultural realities of the contemporary society. This practice facilitates to inculcate the cultural realities among students.

NSS
The NSS and NCC wings of the college are responsible for community engagement and outreach programs. The students are encouraged to undertake community oriented activities like social work, health awareness, blood donation camp, AIDS awareness program through NSS and NCC wings. The NSS unit is responsible for planting of the trees in the campus area making the college campus plastic and tobacco free.

NCC
NCC was started in our college in 1987. Every year 50 cadets will be enrolled in NCC and the total strength is restricted to 100 cadets. Cadets can attend various camps like army attachment, national integration and RD parade camps, in addition to these, adventurous activities like trekking, cycling etc, will form part of our program to infuse integrity, positive attitude and character.

College Canteen:
The college has hygienic canteen that offer refreshments for students and staff members of the college at subsidised rates. Spacious canteen is available in the premises for the students and staff with 110 seating capacity.

Youth Red Cross: The Red Cross unit of the institution has conducted medical camps, blood donation camps and health hygiene awareness program and also university level seminars on the importance of health among youths.

Film Club:
To improve the potentiality of students regarding evaluation of film by in-depth analysis of script, dialogue, plot, story, music, direction and photography techniques the college started film club in 2000. The very purpose of this is to explore new arenas of commercial, art films and documentary movies and to develop critical analysis of film studies among UG and Post-Graduate students.

Sports and Games
Besides imparting excellent commerce and management education to the students, the college also encourages extra-curricular activities and sports and games. The college has provided excellent sports and games opportunities for the students for their all-round developments. It has a large playground (Stadium) for football, cricket, hockey, kho-kho, and indoor facilities for karam and table tennis. It also provides a well-equipped gymnasium with multi gym facility.

Computer and Networking Lab
A well - equipped computer lab is provided to the college students. It has 100 computers with NT Network Lab. internet facilities will be provided at Faculty and students can access on-line resources through UGC - Infonet based NLIST for their studies and research activities and also can download and take print outs at minimum charges.

Language Lab
A well - equipped language lab is provided to the college students. It has 20 computers with NT Network Lab. internet facilities will be provided at Faculty and students can access on-line & offline resources viz communicative skills, soft skills, clear pronunciation etc.

Wall Magazines:
Many of the departments regularly bringing out individual wall magazines to encourage students’ views and to publish their creative and critical perspectives.