Campus Infrastructure
Panjab University Campus & Infrastructure – In Depth
Campus Overview
- Location: Sector 14 & Sector 25, Chandigarh
- Size: Sprawling across 550 acres of landscaped greenery
- Architectural Heritage: Designed by Pierre Jeanneret under Le Corbusier’s guidance, featuring iconic red sandstone buildings
- Layout Philosophy: Integrated zones for academics, administration, residence, sports, and recreation
Academic Infrastructure
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Facility Type |
Highlights |
|---|---|
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Departments |
78 teaching & research departments across humanities, sciences, law, engineering, and management |
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Centers/Chairs |
15 interdisciplinary centers for advanced research |
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Libraries |
A.C. Joshi Library with over 7 lakh volumes, digital access, and e-journal subscriptions |
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Smart Classrooms |
AV-equipped, Wi-Fi enabled, NEP-compliant learning spaces |
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Laboratories |
Modern labs for engineering, medical, and science streams with collaborative workspaces |
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Seminar Complexes |
Multiple halls for conferences, workshops, and symposia |
Residential & Hostel Facilities
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Hostel Type |
Count |
Capacity |
Features |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Boys Hostels |
8 |
~3,350 |
Dining halls, visitor lounges, outdoor courts, furnished rooms |
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Girls Hostels |
9 |
~3,350 |
Similar amenities with added safety protocols |
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Working Women Hostel |
1 |
70 |
Secure, independent accommodation |
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International Hostel |
1 |
Premium amenities for foreign students |
- Hostel Fees: ₹19,700 – ₹20,420 annually
- Additional Amenities: Canteens, water coolers, reading rooms, and recreational zones
Sports & Fitness Infrastructure
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Facility |
Details |
|---|---|
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Swimming Pools |
Olympic-size pool diving pool |
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Gymnasium |
Air-conditioned, gender-segregated, certified trainers |
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Athletic Track |
Standard track for field events |
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Courts & Grounds |
Basketball (floodlit), volleyball, tennis (synthetic & grass), cricket, football, hockey, kho-kho, kabaddi, netball, korfball |
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Indoor Games |
Table tennis, chess, carrom, badminton |
Campus Amenities
- Health Centre: On-campus medical support with emergency care
- Bank & ATM: Multiple banking services including SBI and PNB
- Post Office: Full-service postal facility
- Shopping Centre: Daily essentials and stationery
- Cafeterias & Food Courts: Student Centre is a hub for dining and socializing
- Guest Houses & Faculty House: For visiting scholars and dignitaries
- Community Centre & School: For staff families and campus residents
- Open-Air Theatre & Botanical Gardens: Cultural events and ecological learning
Digital & Governance Infrastructure
- Wi-Fi Enabled Campus: Free access across academic and residential zones
- ERP Systems: Digitized academic records, attendance, and examination portals
- NEP 2020 Integration: Multidisciplinary curriculum, Indian Knowledge Systems, and skill-based learning modules
Iconic Structures
- Gandhi Bhawan: Three-winged auditorium surrounded by water—an architectural marvel
- Fine Arts Museum: Showcases student and faculty creations
- Student Centre: Social and recreational nucleus of the campus
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