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Campus life
The School of Biotechnology part of Amrita Institutions, is nestled in a serene campus located adjacent to the Kerala backwaters & the Arabian sea. Despite the rigors of a life devoted to excellence in technology, creativity blossoms naturally & the spirit of selfless service adds fragrance to every event.
Highlights:
• Disciplined and serene campus environment, which provides an excellent ambience for learning & overall growth.
• Faculty with extensive industry & research experience from India & abroad.
• All Amrita institutions are connected by ISRO satellite link to facilitate e-learning.
• High speed 4mbps leased line for internet access & high bandwidth (WiFi) wireless connectivity.
• Spacious classrooms equipped with computers, video and overhead projectors, and an audio system.
• Air Conditioned Seminar and Conference Halls including a spacious auditorium.
• A well stocked library with reading room containing international editions of books and journals.
• Excellent collaboration with top Indian Research Institutes & Industries.
• Potential for active collaboration with faculty of top US Universities.
• Well equipped laboratories for hands-on training & experimentation.
• Excellent sports facilities including gymnasium, swimming pool, billiard tables, volleyball, basketball and badminton courts.
• Cafe serving vegetarian refreshments.
Campus Infrastructure
Hostel: The hostels, which are separate for boys & girls, are located at a distance of few hundred meters & are within walking distance from the  campus. Students are provided with adequate facilities to make them feel at home. Their stay in the hostel enables them to imbibe a different life-style and involve in activities including yoga, meditation, sports, excursions,music, etc., suiting individual tastes and preferences.
A modern central kitchen operates in the campus of this Amrita Institution, which provides pure vegetarian food prepared under hygienic conditions. The hostel’s amenities and recreational facilities – large dining area, multi-purpose hall, gymnasium and swimming pool – are conductive for leading a balanced life of work and play.
All courses offered by the School of Biotechnology are residential. However, students staying with their parents within a 30-kilometer radius of the College may attend classes from their residence.
 Library: Large collection of over 8,000 international books and journals is available for reference in the library which is open to the staff and students from 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Students and staff can also access online knowledge archival resources from networked system in the campus.
Lab: Well equipped Microbiology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology laboratories have been set up along with Tissue culture facilities, Microscopy room, Radioactivity room & a state of the art instrumentation room.
ITES : IT Enabled Services provides computing and all related facilities on the Campus. There are approximately over 800 computers and nearly 20 high end servers which are maintained by ITES. New network implementations and Wi-Fi networks, e-learning amenities, campus PABX functions and administrative supervision over UPS are also provided by ITES.
Ameneties: The School of Biotechnology caters to various needs of the residents in the campus. Some of these facilities are:
Medical Facility: This Amrita Institution has qualified medical personnel, both doctors & nurses availlable in the campus round the clock. Additionally, a full-fledged Ayurvedic hospital also functions in the campus.
 Canteen: The School canteen is open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day. Day scholars, staff members and guests can avail themselves of this facility. Students living in the hostels may also make use of this canteen for additional refreshments .
Transport: College buses pickup and drop day- scholars from specified locations in Kollam city and enroute, on payment of a nominal fee.
Store: The General store caters to the stationery and other requirements like domestic goods, toiletry, provisions, etc. The store also stocks publications, audio/video cassettes, herbal/ayurvedic products, etc.
Banking: An extension counter of the Dhanalakshmi Bank is conveniently located in the campus and functions on all working days Students can make use of the personal banking facilities at the extension counter. The bank also provides a 24hour ATM facility.
Campus Life:
 Sports Facilities: Playgrounds with volleyball, basketball and badminton courts are available. In addition, facilities for various indoor games like table tennis & chess are also provided.
Yoga: For students so inclined, yoga and meditation classes are conducted under expert guidance. Apart from this the students have the option of attending evening prayers in the ashram, which is a means for mental relaxation and rejuvenation.
Cultural: Amritakalotsavam, our annual arts festival gives tremendous  opportunities for students to be creative and exhibit their artistic talent.Cultural Celebrations / Festivals like Onam, Vishu, Christmas andGokulashtami are also celebrated will great élan in the Campus.
Amrita Vanam: Under the Amrita Vanamproject, students learn to nurture, love and respect nature by participating in activities like gardening, nature hikes etc
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