Library and Reading Room     

The NSS College, Pandalam, offers a well-resourced Central Library and dedicated department libraries, each supporting specific academic disciplines. The Central Library has a collection of 63,189 books across various subjects and literatures. Department libraries, managed by the Heads of Departments, provide specialised resources tailored to their respective fields. The following facilities are available in the library:

• Digital Access: A kiosk is available for easy searching of books within the library’s collection.
• Book Borrowing: Students and non-teaching staff may borrow 3 to 5 books at a time, while teachers may borrow up to 5 books. Books can be renewed once for an additional 14 days.
• Reading Rooms: Separate reading areas are provided for male and female students, with access to newspapers, periodicals, and academic journals.
• Library Hours: Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., students are encouraged to use the reading room during free periods.

DIGITAL QUESTION BANK

A dedicated Digital Question Bank is available, featuring 661 scanned PDFs of previous examination papers across all subjects taught at the college. This resource is easily accessible through a QR Code scanning system. We encourage all students and staff to make the most of the library’s extensive resources.
Teacher-in-Charge: Dr Anandaraj G., Department of Sanskrit.

LIBRARY USAGE GUIDELINES

• Books should be returned on time to avoid a fine of Re. 1 per day.
• Silence must be maintained in the reading room, and all materials are to be used within the library premises.
• Lost books must be replaced or compensated for immediately.
• The Principal or Librarian may recall any book at any time.
• The Principal has the right to amend or add to existing rules at any time during an academic year.

Career Guidance and Counselling Centre

The purpose of the Training and Placement is to guide students to choose right career and to give knowledge, skill and aptitude and meet the manpower requirements of the Industry. The following are to aim to accomplish tasks in every academic year:

• To assist students to develop/clarify their academic and career interests, and their short and long-term goals through individual counselling and group sessions
• Gathering information about job fairs and all relevant recruitment advertisements.
• Coordinating with companies to learn about their requirements and recruitment procedures
• Identifying the needs and expectations of the companies to assist them in recruiting most suitable candidates.
• Organizing pre-placement training/workshops/seminars for students.
• To provide resources and activities to facilitate the career planning process.
• To act as a link between students, alumni and the employment community.
• To assist students in obtaining placement in reputed companies.
  Teacher co-ordinator: Sri. Jithesh J. Nair, Department of English

Laboratories

• There are separate laboratories for Undergraduate programmes, Postgraduate programmes and research programmes
• Advanced equipment are accessible for students during scheduled practical sessions
• For research purpose, equipment based of major areas of research are available in the research laboratories
• There is a computer lab with network facility and leased line broadband connection
• The departments ensure that the students strictly follow the safety rules and regulations while in the laboratory.

Research Forum

There is a separate forum for co-ordinating research and extension activities initiated from the college. Research and Extension forum is a common platform for teachers to co-ordinate research and extension programmes in the college. The forum aims at the promotion of inter disciplinary research as well as socially useful, productive activities in the college. All teachers serving and retired and interested PG students are members of the forum. The Research forum conducted Research Aptitude Workshops for the benefit of the teachers from all over the state. The management also conducts workshops for teachers who are interested in research. The management & the head of the institution offer active support & guidance for availing the Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP) organized by the UGC. Department of Zoology, Botany and Physics are approved research centre of the University of Kerala.

Extension Services

The college is devoted to extending its impact beyond the academic environment through meaningful community outreach and extension services. We actively organize blood donation campaigns to address local health needs and contribute to regional blood banks. Our food donation initiatives aim to alleviate hunger by providing essential items through charitable institutions, food banks, and families in need. Additionally, regular interaction with charitable societies through frequent visits and collaborative programs are conducted through which faculty and students dedicate their time and resources to support a range of charitable endeavours. Some of the PG departments have undertaken research projects in socially relevant matters. In order to carry out these programmes the college has established linkages at various levels with regional, national and international institutions.

Hostel

The college hostel for women has 26 rooms (dormitory type). The hostel is provided with recreational facilities like television, reading and to engage in cultural programmes during festival days and on annual occasions.

Canteen

The College Canteen functions smoothly and supplies snacks and meals to the students and staff at concessional rate in a clean atmosphere.

Sports

The college has a full fledged Physical Education Department consisting of two faculty members and all the facilities including a multi-gymnasium. The infrastructure facilities available for various sports activities in the college are: