DS Dinakar National Polytechnic, Shimoga

Hostel Facilities are provided in the campus for boys The college has three separate hostels for boys with a total capacity of 570 students within the campus The hostel provides single accommodation for final year and postgraduate students. Annapurna Mess caters to the boarding needs of the students with spacious infrastructure facilities. Mediclaim group insurance is been provided for all hostel inmates.

Hostel Facilities are provided outside the campus for girls The college has three separate hostels for boys with a total capacity of 175 students within the campus The hostel provides single accommodation for final year and postgraduate students. Annapurna Mess caters to the boarding needs of the students with spacious infrastructure facilities. Mediclaim group insurance is been provided for all hostel inmates.

The college has a library facility for all students.

The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students.

The college has sports facilities for all students.

Our fleet of 30 college buses is at the disposal of the students for every transportation need they may have, ranging from daily shuttle service to and from college for the day students. We also provide shuttle service to the hostel students if at all they want to visit the city. It is our aim to provide the safest, most efficient service possible for these leaders of tomorrow. At stake is the wellbeing of the students entrusted in our care as we believe in the motto that "safety is no accident". An efficient transportation system as is available in our institution is further underscored by the fact that the College was located in a quiet environment devoid of hustle and bustle and heavy traffic away from city lights an attribute which makes it an ideal atmosphere suitable enough for right learning and good mental and intellectual development.

The Extension Counter of the Canara Bank is situated in the campus and it offers banking service to the staff and students of the college

The canteen has an important role within the broader college environment in complementing the knowledge, skills, and behaviors about healthy eating and lifestyles that are taught in the classroom. The food provided within the college environment has a considerable influence on the development of student's long-term eating habits, food preferences and attitudes towards food. The college canteen plays an important role in promoting healthy foods and creating a college culture of healthy eating. This can extend beyond the college environment and influence food choices within the family and community and enhance the social and multicultural aspects of food and eating. There are five canteens within the campus. Four canteens are for the boys and one for the girls. All the canteens are located inside the hostels. A Central Canteen is also provided within the campus of the Institution. The canteen provides fresh nutritious food at nominal rates.

The college has a Guest House, located at a walking distance from the Administrative block, to welcome all the honorable guests of the college which has a total of six double-bed well-furnished rooms. All the rooms are Air Conditioned. All the necessary amenities are provided in the guest house. The guest house has an attractive lawn. The Guest House facility is available to the HRs, external examiners, special invitees/guests of the college as well as to the parents of the students. The prior booking of these rooms can be made by contacting the college administration.