Panjab University, Chandigarh

Name: Panjab University
Address: Chandigarh, India

#54 among attractions in Chandigarh

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Panjab University is a collegiate public state university located in Chandigarh, India. Funded through both State and Union governments, it is considered a state university. It traces its origins to the University of the Punjab in Lahore, which was founded in 1882. After the partition of India, the university was established on October 1, 1947, and called East Punjab University. Initially housed primarily at a cantonment in Solan, it later relocated to a newly-built campus in Chandigarh, and was renamed Panjab University. ()

Local name: पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय Established: 1947 (77 years ago)Coordinates: 30°45'29"N, 76°46'6"E

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Panjab University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rose Garden, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Gandhi Bhawan, Shanti Kunj.

1.1 miSE
Park, Garden
Rose Garden, Chandigarh
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chandigarh, the Rose Garden stands as an exquisite emblem of nature's splendor within the bustling city. Officially known as the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, this expansive park is the largest of its kind in Asia, sprawling over 30 acres of land.
1.3 miSE
Museum
Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
34 min walk • The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh, India, stands as a beacon of cultural and historical significance in the heart of the city. Established in August 1947, the museum is a premier institution that preserves and showcases a rich collection of art...
~1710 ftNE
Memorial
Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh
9 min walk • Gandhi Bhawan is a poignant memorial nestled in the heart of Chandigarh, India, dedicated to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation. The building is not only a tribute to Gandhi's enduring legacy but also a testament to the city's commitment...
1.1 miSE
30°44'36"N • 76°46'38"E
Shanti Kunj, Chandigarh
30 min walk • Park
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
28 min walk • The Chandigarh College of Architecture is a college imparting education and research in the field of architecture. It covers the north-western region of India including the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh as well as the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir.
1.2 miSE
Universities and schools
DAV College, Chandigarh
32 min walk • DAV College is a co-educational college in Chandigarh, India. It was founded in 1958. Affiliated to the Panjab University, Chandigarh, the college offers various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
1.2 miNE
Universities and schools
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
31 min walk • Punjab Engineering College is a public research & technical institution in Chandigarh. It was founded in 1921 in Lahore, established in Chandigarh in 1953, and focuses on the field of applied sciences, particularly engineering and technology.
~50 ftSW
Universities and schools
University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh
1 min walk • University Institute of Engineering and Technology is the department of engineering and technology of Panjab University, Chandigarh which is recognized as Tier-1 institute by NIRF. It receive funds from central government of India offering undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctoral courses.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
18 min walk • Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is a public medical university in Chandigarh, India. It is an 'Institute of National Importance'. It has educational, medical research, and training facilities for its students including all specialties, super specialties and sub specialties.
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh
30 min walk • The Sector 16 Stadium is a cricket stadium in Chandigarh, India. It hosted its first ODI match in January 1985 and its only Test match in 1990. It has hosted only four matches. The likes of Kapil Dev, Chetan Sharma and Yograj Singh started playing cricket at the Sector 16 Stadium.

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Which popular attractions are close to Panjab University?

Nearby attractions include University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh (1 min walk), Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh (9 min walk), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (18 min walk).

How to get to Panjab University by public transport?

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CTU Depot 3 (31 min walk)