Infrastructure

Academic Block

Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) provides magnificent and comprehensive range of an effective & efficient separate – separate academic blocks for its institutes having academic facilities within the colleges campus for its students. A striking feature of Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) is the well-planned and comprehensive academic premises provided for both students and faculty. There are separate academic blocks in which are extremely specialized in their own particular field, namely-

Main block,
Centenary block,
M-block, N-block,
A.G block,
V.G block
Old Library block etc.

The layout has been excellently planned to make the maximum utilization of the facilities. The idea behind these blocks is to make every block equipped with the necessary amenities whilst providing the perfect atmosphere for both studies and training.

The academic blocks of the colleges is a well-planned and spacious building that consists of a vast classrooms contemporary, equipped with ceiling mounted LCD projectors and computers.

The Seminar Halls are up to date with state-of-the-art multimedia systems which can be used for presentations, seminars, fests and other academic events. The various libraries are well equipped with a vast number of books, journals, magazines, Digital Library and newspapers for students.

The development of state-of-the-art infrastructure and technical facilities has been a continuous process at Maharajah’s College (Autonomous). Apart from these, it consists of well-designed laboratories providing the best facilities to students & provide practical exposure to various subjects and give an opportunity to the students to experiment with what they have learnt in classrooms.

There are frequently organizes Conferences and Seminar/ Webinars on various themes and disciplines to promote its students.

All Class rooms are equipped with necessary infrastructure that facilitates utilization of ICT Tools.
Every floor is having one class room with LCD projector and audio system
Every department is having one seminar hall that enables smooth conduct of seminars, workshops and group discussions.
Abundant e-content accessible through internet from any desktop in the campus.

Lecture Halls

Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) has spacious well furnished and ventilated lecture halls equipped with modern latest learning aids , LCD projectors, smart boards .

The siting capacity of lecture halls are vary from 60 to 100 to accommodate different batch sizes. which accommodate all students comfortably & They provide the most conducive environment for dynamic and focused discussions.

These rooms have been developed keeping in mind sound acoustic principles to ensure every student is able to participate in the knowledge process. The classrooms will contain comfortable benches arranged in semi-circular or straight line with back benches raised on gradual steps to maintain board visibility till end.

They provide the facility to students to seated comfortably, and take notes easily. Lecture halls at Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) is offer a better acoustic experience equipped with latest technology audio-visual teaching aids for lectures, presentations etc. which helps students and teacher to bring together analysis with action.

Smart Class Rooms

Smart classrooms available at all departments and schools at Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) provide the necessary digital interface to traditional education. The Smart classrooms enable students to view and engage with the theory and interact with the subject in a variety of manners to grasp the concepts better.

There is a good infrastructure of laboratories in the college and there are separate labs in each department where practical is the part of the prescribed syllabus.

These labs are well equipped with necessary experimental facilities and are upgraded annually with the addition of equipments and other practical related materials. Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) offers world-class laboratory facilities of various Science groups etc.

Students work with state-of-the-art machines under expert guidance from an experienced and trained Faculty.

Laboratories are equipped with latest equipment to conduct experiments as mandated by statutory norms and more. The Laboratories have stocked to ensure that all students are accommodated comfortably.

The equipment will be updated and consumable will be replenished timely to ensure smooth learning of students. These are well equipped and well designed with updated technology for conserned board/ University syllabus.

The laboratories are used by all the practical subject students in the groups of 15-20 under the expert supervision of experienced teachers and with the logistic support of other lab staff.

The students are given optimum exposure of experimental learning and it is ensured that each student must know about the procedure and method to conduct the experiments.

The prosperity of any society or country is directly dependent upon the production and productivity of every activity of economical development.
Higher the Production rate, greater will be the prosperity and vice- versa. Every country has limited input resources. So, in a world of competition, the only golden rule to survive is Higher Production and Higher Productivity with the given input resources.
Sc group is applying scientific knowledge to find solutions for problems of practical importance. Maharajah’s College (Autonomous) provides means of acquiring practical exposure with:
Sate-of-the-art laboratories for students to enjoy learning through experiments
Lab manuals prepared by experienced in-house faculty members for easy and in-depth learning of experiments.
Equipment that also caters research needs of post graduate students & Ph.D aspirants.
Well maintained and regularly calibrated Equipment to serve in consultancy works and quality control & quality assurance assignments.

LAMINAR AIR FLOW CHAMBER:

A Laminar Air Flow (LAF) Chamber is a specialized workstation designed to maintain a sterile environment by directing filtered air in a uniform flow. It is widely used in laboratories for microbiology, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and research applications.

Types of Laminar Air Flow Chambers

Horizontal Laminar Air Flow – Air flows horizontally from the back to the front.
Vertical Laminar Air Flow – Air flows vertically from the top to the bottom.

Key Components

HEPA or ULPA Filter – Removes airborne contaminants.
Blower/Fan – Pushes air through the filter.
Pre-filter – Captures larger particles before they reach the HEPA filter.
UV Light – Helps in sterilization before usage.
Work Surface – Made of stainless steel for easy cleaning.
Glass Sides – Provide visibility and protection.

Applications

Microbiological experiments
Tissue culture work
Sterile pharmaceutical preparation
Electronic component assembly.

AUTOCLAVE:

An autoclave is a device used to sterilize equipment, instruments, and other materials by using high-pressure saturated steam. It is commonly used in medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial settings to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.

How an Autoclave Works:

Loading – Items are placed inside the chamber.

Sealing – The door is tightly closed to prevent steam from escaping.

Heating & Pressurization – Steam is injected, raising the temperature (typically 121°C to 134°C) and pressure (15-30 psi).

Sterilization Hold Time – The materials are exposed to steam for a set duration (e.g., 15-30 minutes) to ensure sterilization.

Cooling & Drying – The steam is released, and the chamber cools before items are removed.

Types of Autoclaves:

Gravity Displacement Autoclave – Uses steam to push out air, ideal for general sterilization.

Pre-Vacuum (High-Vacuum) Autoclave – Removes air before steam enters, ensuring deep penetration into materials.

Benchtop Autoclave – Small-scale autoclave for laboratories and clinics.

Industrial Autoclave – Large-scale models for high-volume sterilization and composite material processing.

Common Uses :

Medical & Dental – Sterilizing surgical instruments, dental tools, and reusable medical devices.

Laboratories – Sterilizing glassware, culture media, and biological waste.

Pharmaceuticals – Ensuring sterility of products and production tools.

Tattoo & Piercing Studios – Sterilizing needles and tools to prevent infections.

Food & Beverage Industry.

HOT AIR OVEN:

A hot air oven is a laboratory device used for sterilization and drying of materials using dry heat. It works by circulating hot air at high temperatures, typically between 50°C and 300°C, to kill microorganisms and remove moisture.