The Panjab University campus has an impressive infrastructure comprising the umbrella-shaped galleries, distinctive three-winged structure of Gandhi Bhawan, teaching centres, among others. The well-maintained botanical gardens and parks enhance the natural beauty of the campus.
Panjab University Chandigarh has 2 campuses in the city, located in Sector 14 and Sector 25 and the overall Panjab University campus area is around 550 acres. The Punjab University Chandigarh campus features various infrastructural facilities to cater to the academic, recreational, and residential requirements of the students. Besides academic facilities, the University has a health centre, gymnasium, sports grounds, hostels, guest houses, banks, etc.
Panjab University campus has modern classrooms, a well-stocked library, and advanced laboratories. The entire campus of the University is Wi-Fi enabled. The University has a Computer Centre that provides high-speed internet connectivity to all the academic units, hostels, and administrative blocks of the campus.
Below-mentioned are the details of facilities available at Panjab University Chandigarh Campus:
- Library: The A.C. Joshi Library of Panjab University is housed within a 5-storeyed building. The library is centrally-located at the campus and offers a seating capacity of around 500 readers. The library has a huge collection of resources including over 8,00,000 publications which includes books, journals, reports, dissertations / theses, manuscripts, and many more. Additionally, students can access over 15,000 online journals and about 14 bibliographical databases through e-shodhsindhu and other online databases etc.
- Laboratories: Various departments at Panjab University Chandigarh campus have state-of-the-art laboratories which are equipped with modern equipment. These include Computer Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Material Science Research Lab, Cell Biology Lab, Biophysical Chemistry Lab, Telecommunication Research Lab, Molecular Biophysics Lab, etc.
- Sports: PUCHD campus has extensive sports facilities including playgrounds and athletic tracks that are ideal for almost all major sports. From Football grounds, Basketball courts, Volleyball courts, Hockey ground, Kho-Kho courts, Cricket grounds, Kabaddi courts, Tennis courts, to an International level Swimming Pool, the University has it all. Furthermore, there is a 10 meter shooting range on campus that is at par with International standards.
- Hostels: Panjab University provides accommodation to nearly 7,600 students in about 21 hostels available. Along with well-furnished rooms, Panjab University hostels offer mess and dining facilities, indoor and outdoor games area, common rooms, and other amenities to the hostellers.
- Cafeteria: The PUCHD Campus has a Cafeteria within the campus which serves hygienic & tasty food. Moreover, refreshments are available at affordable rates at the canteens for the students & staff.
- Healthcare Facilities: The Bhai Ghanaiya Ji Institute of Health provides medical facilities to the students and staff of the University. Round-the-clock emergency services and a 24x7 ambulance is available at the Panjab University campus.
- Gymnasium: The University has an air-conditioned gymnasium hall that ensures the physical fitness of students.
The Department of Youth Welfare organises various festivals, workshops, and activities such as hiking, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, cycle tours, etc. The University has set-up various clubs, committees, and Centres to support & grow students beyond academics.
Students can be a part of any of the below-mentioned clubs available at PUCHD Campus:
- Mudra - The Investment Club
- Consulting Club
- The Environment Club
- Health and Wellness Club
- Business and Economic Club
