Location Hazratbal Campus Phone 094190 51266 Owner University of Kashmir | Construction cost ₹ 8 Crores INR Total space 2,323 m² Year built 1981 Opened 7 July 2007 | |
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Operator Directorate of Convocation Complex Address University Main Road, Hazaratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 Similar University of Kashmir, Sher‑E‑K University of Agricult, Central University of Kashmir, Gandhi Memorial College, Nigeen Club | ||
University of Kashmir's University Convocation Complex (UCC) is one of the largest auditorium facilities not only in the State of Jammu & Kashmir India but in the whole of North India. It is located within the University of Kashmir's Hazratbal Campus adjacent to the Dal Lake, Srinagar and in the vicinity of the Hazratbal Shrine.
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The Complex is spread over an area of 25,000 sq ft and accessible from both gates of the University Campus; Sir Syed Gate and Maulana Rumi Gate. It has a seating capacity of 2500 persons.
The Complex was constructed by University Construction Division with assistance from Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar.
The first director to head the Directorate of Convocation Complex was Dr. S Mufeed Ahmed of The Business School, University of Kashmir. Dr. M S Sumbli, Deputy Registrar at the University is currently Director of the Complex.
History
Sensing the need for such a facility, work on the University Convocation Complex commenced on 7 November 1981 when the foundation stone of the multi-Crore project was laid by then Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Soon after, the construction work remained suspended for several years due to technical reasons.
Work on the Complex however resumed in February 2004 after a peer team from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council while on an on-site visit suggested that the completion of the Complex be undertaken. The University’s Construction Division with the help of Kadiri Consultants, Mumbai and Construction Engineers, Srinagar went on to complete the Complex and it was finally thrown open on 4 July 2007 by Lt Gen (Retd.) S K Sinha, who was then Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.
Construction
Construction of this complex cost ₹ 8 crores.