Decks cleared for development of PU south campus in Sector 25
The Chandigarh Administration has granted conceptual approval for the Master Plan of Panjab University’s Sector 25 south campus, paving the way for a major phase of expansion and infrastructure development with a focus on student welfare and academic advancement.
What’s in the offing
Nine new academic blocks, in addition to the 12 already existing
A dedicated library-cum-reading hall to supplement the main Sector 14 campus library
For sports and recreation, 2.75 acres have been centrally allocated
A multilevel parking facility with a capacity of 700 vehicles to come up near the UIET gate
A four-storied Technology Block near the Dental Hospital, designed to support start-ups and innovation
Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig said the university aimed to develop the south campus to address the growing needs of students and faculty, particularly through the enhancement of academic infrastructure to support emerging and interdisciplinary fields. Both campuses will complement each other, with new facilities being developed on the Sector 25 campus. With this approval, the PU can start working to transform its south campus into a modern, student-focused centre of academic excellence.
As part of the plan, nine new academic blocks have been proposed, in addition to the 12 already housing 16 departments across healthcare, business management, sciences, and social sciences.
To support academic engagement, a dedicated library-cum-reading hall has been proposed to supplement the main Sector 14 campus library. This modern, resource-rich facility will provide students with quiet, well-equipped study zones near their departments in Sector 25.
For sports and recreation, 2.75 acres have been centrally allocated, mirroring the open and active layout of the Sector 14 campus. Additionally, a student activity centre is planned to become a vibrant hub for extracurricular engagement and cultural programming.
To improve accessibility and manage traffic efficiently, a multilevel parking facility with a capacity of 700 vehicles is proposed near the UIET gate.
Among the key infrastructure projects currently underway are a 2,200-seat auditorium, envisioned as a platform for academic conferences, cultural events, and student-led initiatives. A four-storied Technology Block near the Dental Hospital is also in the pipeline, designed to support start-ups and innovation through student and faculty collaboration.
The approval of the Master Plan follows a thorough review by the Town Planning wing of the UT Administration. It received clearance from the technical sub-committee of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee in May last year, followed by approval from the main committee in August. Based on these recommendations, a formal approval was granted by UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria today.
