CAMPUS LIFE
Campus Life
Welcome to the PCP Campus,
Located in Koratagere, the quaint semi-urban town in the state of Karnataka. The town is well connected by road, rail, and air travel. Koratagere is blessed by the beauty of nature with hillock surroundings and the sweet water river "Suvarnamukhl" following at the side of the town. You will not be deprived of the living standards, as this place supports the livelihood with all basic amenities yet away from the city.
Location
About Koratagere
Koratagere is a quaint semi-urban town located 85 Km away from Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka.
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Koratagere is blessed by the beauty of nature with hillock surroundings and the sweet water river "Suvarnamukhl" following at the side of the town.
The town is a mere 15 min drive from the city of Madhugiri, which is famous for the Madhugiri Fort, Siddara Betta & a common sight for trekking.
The town falls under the Tumkur district while being only 22 km from it. The town is well-connected to Bangalore and other cities in the state by KSRTC buses.
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The nearest railway station is located in Tumkur and has been renovated recently. It is located in the center of the city close to the bus stand and the town hall. The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore which is around 90 km from the town.
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Infrastructure
Spacious classrooms are expansive and built to PCI and RGUHS standards and are fitted with modern AV facilities such as LCD projectors.
Classrooms
Hostel
The institute has an in-campus hostel residence facility. The hostel has dedicated separate boys' & girls' hostel residence wings. Hostel residents also have access to the mess facility with both north-Indian & south Indian dining options in two separate dining areas.
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Security is of paramount concern and as such there are CCTV cameras located at entry, exit, and student hallways. Metal grills are also installed to ensure the safety of all residents. There is at least one resident faculty member present to provide assistance in case of any emergency.
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The hostel has a Warden who is responsible for the discipline, maintenance of the building, allotment of rooms, etc. The hostel staff consists of caretakers/supervisors, other attendants, and maintenance staff.
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All students are preferred to stay in the College Hostel. All first-year students must reside in the hostels, as it is mandatory. However, first-year students desirous of staying outside under their arrangements must submit a consent letter from their parents.
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Hostel rooms have a bed, a mattress, a study table, a chair, and a cupboard for each student. Every hostel has electricity and water supply, a solar heated water facility, and water cooler with aqua guard water purifiers.
Extra-Curricular Activities
PCP lays equal importance on honing extra-curricular activities as academics. The students are encouraged to train themselves in various talents. Such as Art, Music, Theatre, Sports, Dance, etc. Their talents are showcased in the prestigious annual cultural festival, as also in various inter-collegiate competitions. PCP is a home for students from various countries and regions of our country and this gives the students tremendous opportunities to observe and learn from the diverse culture and their manifestations in these extracurricular events.
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The Institute has its NSS unit to motivate and orient the work towards social services like literacy awareness, Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, AIDS awareness programs, blood donation camps, NCC plantation, etc. This unit has 100 volunteers and is headed by a program officer. It also conducts 10 days special camp. Participation in NSS makes students socially responsible.
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Apart from these activities, Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy has started the following co-curricular activities to enhance student's professional capability and calibration when they expose to the outer world:
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Basic soft skills e.g: Computer skills, presentation skills, etc
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Communication - Written & vocal
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Research methodology & report writing
