IT Services - GK(DU)

Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University) Haridwar maintains a comprehensive digital infrastructure managed by different wings of IT Services, which oversees the design and maintenance of ICT resources across its different campuses, featuring 750+ computers, smart boards in classrooms, and Wi-Fi enabled departments/hostels.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

  1. Internet Access: The Internet access is facilitated in the University through 1Gbps NKN leased line connectivity under the scheme of NMEICT (National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology). The campus is covered with a high-speed network and Wi-Fi access.
  2. Hardware: 750+ computers are available for academic purposes across various departments.
  3. Cyber Security Management: SOPHOS Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliance provides firewall, antivirus and antimalware, antispam, web & application filter and intrusion prevention system. Sophos Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) facilitates high-performance, AI-driven security for modern, distributed networks.
  4. Digital Integration: Classrooms are equipped with smart boards and labs encompass latest digital systems with a bundle of legitimate and open-source software. The Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) provides specialized computer labs also, often with industry partnerships (e.g., IBM, Google).
  5. Administration & Management: The University utilizes an in-house developed an Enterprise Resources and Planning (ERP) system which handles online registration, admissions, exam forms, HR and financial modules.

The wings of IT-services:

  1. Computer Center
  2. Network Operations
  3. IT Automation
  4. University Website
  5. Email Facility
  6. IT Policy