Engineering Branch
Dr. Br. Ambedkar Open University Located on a panoramic, elevated site of 53.63 acres in Jubilee Hills, the University has impressive buildings, green lawns and tree-lined roads that enhance the scenic beauty of the rocks all around. The campus has the Administrative and Support Services Block, the GRCR&D building, Academic Building, AVP&RC and Library building, Study Material House, an extensive Open Plaza, a Conference Hall, and an Auditorium named after Late Sri Bhavanam Venkatram, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who was instrumental in establishing the University. There are laboratories in the Science Faculty for providing hands-on training to Science Students of Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Botany, and Zoology. The Science Practicals are conducted at the Science and Technology Multi-Functional Lab (STML) building at the Campus, all under one roof. A Multimedia Lab, Two Synergy Halls, a well-furnished Faculty Room and a Language Lab have also been set up in the Academic Building. All the buildings on the campus are linked by the LAN facility.All the Above Buildings are maintained and taken good care of by the Engineering Branch at Regular Intervals. The Maintanance teams of Engineering Branch routinely inspect , repair and replace equipment to ensure continued operations which are performed daily, weekly or periodically on a schedule It Aims to preserve a safe, Functional and Comfortable Environment at all times.
The main function of the Engineering Branch is to look after the construction and maintenance of the campus, including water supply distribution and drainage arrangements, operation and maintenance of H.T. supply, lifts, diesel generating sets, etc. The Engineering Branch headed by Executive Engineer with supporting staff, looks after the construction and maintenance of the University buildings. Estate management of the campus which includes security arrangements, watch & ward supervision, campus greening, landscape development, maintaining hygiene and general cleanliness of the campus etc. is also looked after by the Engineering Branch.
Natural water bodies have been developed on the frontage to Administrative Building and in front of the Study Material House. Water fountains have been designed in the ponds to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the campus and eco-friendly environment has been created on the campus for the learners visiting the University. The campus premises are permitted for film shootings during holidays and the income so generated is deposited in Campus Development Fund Account and the same is spent for Horticultural Development and beautification of the campus.
The builtup area of various buildings are as follows:
1) Administrative Building — 65,600 sft. (Administration & Student Support Services)
2) Academic Building including Bhavanam — 87,100 sft. Venkatram Auditorium and Conference Hall
3) PatiRajam Library and AVP & RC — 17,750 sft.
4) Study Material House — 13,500 sft.
5) Guest House — 6,695 sft.
6) Regional Coordination Centres 18x4,230 — 76,140 sft. Located in the district Head Quaters
7) Science & Technology Multifunctional — 36,000 sft. Laboratory (STML) (recently completed and is ready for inauguration)
8) Vice Chancellor’s Lodge — 5,900 sft.
9) Second Floor over the Administrative Building — 43,270 sft.
10) Second Floor over the Library Building — 9,448 sft.
11) First Floor over the Guest House Building for — 6,690 sft.
12) Warehouse with Mechanised facilities. — 26,535 sft.
13) Centre for Staff Training and Development GRCR&D & CIQA Block with an area of 1175 sqmts.
14) New Buildings for Examination Branch with built-up area of 3185 sqmts.
