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Alagappa University has 92 smart class rooms, outfitted with Wi-Fi connectivity and highspeed internet access for multimedia learning. Interactive smart boards, 112 LCD projectors, remote-controlled white screens, and digital podiums enable the learners to be more tech-savvy. Alagappa Institute of Skill Development has specialized labs such as Software Development, e-Learning Laboratory.
The University has 1013 computers and the Directorate of Management Information System provides campus-wide networking, software services and uninterrupted internet connectivity. Alagappa University Online Platform (ALUOP), the Learning Management System (LMS) of the University, was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its features include individual logins for students, faculty, and departments, facilitate personalized access to learning resources. ALUOP played a pivotal role in addressing academic challenges during the pandemic ensuring continuity of education through interactive classes, continuous assessment, access to educational materials and conducting exams.
Library Online Journal Access area provides users with access to the internet facility provided by National Knowledge Network (NKN) infrastructure, with 1 Gbps connectivity and 8 Mbps connectivity within the University. The Library has 40y computers for accessing INFLIBNET - e-Shodh Sindu resources. Alagappa University is a member of the e-Shodh Sindu Digital Library Consortium under the UGC INFLIBNET Centre, providing access to various e-resources from different publishers and the University regularly subscribes to Emerald e-journal collections
University Central Library is a member of INFED (INFLIBNET Access Management Federation), allowing seamless access to e-resources for staff and students from anywhere, at any time. The Library is also an institutional member of DELNET, facilitating access to books and articles for research and reference purposes.
In terms of connectivity, the University has implemented an extensive underground fiber optic cabling network that connects all its campuses. This network is linked to a broadband wireless internet leased line provided by BSNL under the National Knowledge Network (NKN), ensures high-speed internet access, for seamless collaboration and information sharing among the members of the University.
Over the years, the University has continuously upgraded its internet connectivity to meet the growing demands of academic and administrative activities. Starting from a dial-up connection in the Central Library, the University upgraded to a 128 Kbps BSNL Leased Line under the UGC X plan special assistance. Subsequently, a 256 Kbps VSAT connection by ERNET India was established under the UGC-Infonet Scheme, through INFLIBNET.
In 2013, the University entered into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), New Delhi, to become a subscriber of the National Mission in Education through ICT (NMEICT) under the National Knowledge Network initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD). This agreement allowed the University to upgrade its internet connectivity to a 1 GB pipe, with a 75:25 cost sharing arrangement between the Central Government and the University. The University paid Rs. 45 lakhs for this upgrade, resulting in internet connectivity with download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 55 Mbps from BSNL under the NMEICT scheme.
To further enhance its network coverage and accommodate the increasing number of users, the University has periodically upgraded its leased line internet connectivity. These upgrades include an increase from 2 Mbps in 2008 to 100 Mbps in July 2021. These upgrades have significantly improved internet speeds and accessibility across the University's campuses.
The University has also implemented a robust IT infrastructure, including adequate servers with firewall protection and 24/7 accessibility. This infrastructure ensures that faculty, students, and employees have secure and reliable access to IT resources for their academic and administrative needs.
Furthermore, the University has implemented a Wi-Fi connectivity scheme under the Centrally sponsored Plan of the National Mission on Education through ICT. This scheme has been instrumental in providing Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus, further enhancing accessibility and connectivity to the staff, students and research scholars.
WiFi Facility Registration Form
Click Here to ViewThe introduction of the MyLOFT mobile App has enabled students, research scholars, and faculty members to access subscribed e-resources and open access resources conveniently. MyLOFT serves as a personal library, allowing users to include and categorize contents according to their preferences.