The hostel accommodation at Panjab University (PU) is designed to provide students with a secure, comfortable, and affordable living environment during their academic tenure. With a variety of room options and a comprehensive fee structure, the hostels offer essential amenities including water, electricity, parking, and optional facilities like desert coolers and computer access. The campus ensures safety through well-maintained infrastructure supported by lift services where available. Additionally, refundable securities and annual charges cover administration, welfare, maintenance, and celebration funds, making it easy for students and parents to understand the overall cost and benefits of staying on campus.
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PU - Hostel Fee Structure
| Category | Code | Description | Charges (INR) |
| Hostel Fee (Quarterly) | A1 | Hostel fees for three months @ INR. 375/- per month each, or @ Rs. 355/- per month for SC/ST students | Included Below |
| Rent (Exempted for SC/ST students as per Syndicate para 5 dated 09.12.1992) | INR 40/- per month | ||
| Water Charges (If higher, costs are shared equally among hostel residents) | INR 45/- per month | ||
| Electricity Charges (If higher, costs are shared equally among hostel residents) | INR 290/- per month | ||
| A2 | Optional Charges | ||
| A2.1 | Parking Charges | ||
| Scooter/Motorcycle Parking | INR 70/- per month | ||
| Car Parking | INR 200/- per month | ||
| A2.2 | Additional Facility Charges | ||
| Desert Cooler | INR 200/- per month | ||
| Desktop Computer | INR 150/- per month | ||
| Laptop | INR 100/- per month | ||
| A2.3 | Lift Charges (where lift facility is available) | ||
| Lift Charges | INR 130/- per annum | ||
| Lift Maintenance Charges | INR 15/- per month |
PU - Refundable Security Deposits
| Facility | Security Amount (INR) |
| Hostel | INR 420/- |
| Mess | INR 950/- |
| Mess Security (for Cooperative Mess) | INR 1300/- |
| Canteen | INR 950/- |
| Foreign Students Hostel | INR 2100/- |
| Foreign Student Mess Canteen | INR 2100/- |
PU Annual Charges
| Charge Type | Code | Description | Charges (INR) |
| General Hostel Administration | C1 | Admission Fee, Establishment, Development Fee | INR 520/- per annum |
| Welfare Charges | C2 | Includes Hostel Residents' welfare fee, Mess-Canteen servant welfare charges, and Poor Student Welfare Fund | INR 410/- per annum |
| Celebration Fund (Total Rs. 360/- per annum) | C3 | Festival Celebration Fund | INR 50/- per annum |
| Inaugural Function | INR 150/- per annum | ||
| Annual Function | INR 160/- per annum | ||
| Routine Hostel Maintenance Charges | C4 | Covers dilapidation fee, common room fee, maintenance and usage of geysers and computer facilities, crockery & utensil charges, security, sewerage, waste management, and essential services. | INR. 2310/- per annum |
Punjab University FAQs
Does Panjab University provide hostel facilities?
Yes, Panjab University offers on-campus hostel accommodation with essential facilities like water, electricity, parking, and security for students.
What is the hostel fee at Panjab University?
The hostel fee is around INR 375 per month, while SC/ST students pay INR 355 per month. Additional charges for water and electricity are applied separately.
Are there extra charges for facilities in PU hostels?
Yes, optional facilities such as parking, desert cooler, desktop computer, and laptop usage have separate monthly charges.
Is there a refundable security deposit for PU hostels?
Yes, students must pay refundable security deposits for hostel and mess facilities, such as INR 420 for hostel security and around INR 950 for mess security.
What annual charges are included in Panjab University hostel fees?
Annual charges include administration fees, welfare charges, celebration funds, and routine maintenance costs.
Are hostel facilities available for international students at Panjab University?
Yes, special hostel and mess facilities are available for foreign students, with separate security deposits and charges.
