Pondicherry University has a well-developed infrastructure that is spread over 800 acres of land. The university has a number of academic buildings, hostels, sports facilities, and a library. The academic buildings at Pondicherry University are well-equipped with modern facilities. The library has a large collection of books, journals, and other resources. The sports facilities at Pondicherry University include a stadium, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium. The hostels at Pondicherry University are well-maintained and offer comfortable accommodations to students. The university also has a number of guesthouses that can be used by visitors.

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Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The Ananda Rangapillai Library is renowned for its disabled friendly modern infrastructure (80,000 sq. ft), fully air-conditioned, WIFI enabled, services for the Visually Challenged among the proactive services with RFID technology and 24/7 remote access to a collection of 4.97 lakhs, of which print is 2.22 and 2.7 lakhs of e-resources (e-books, e-journals, e-databases, e-theses, Academic Online Videos, Video Talks etc.). It has a total collection of 497248 Prints, E-Resources and 38011 Prints and E-Journals.

  • Cafeteria

    Three different canteens at campus cater to the palate of the cross section of students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University as follows: Canteen 1 and Canteen 2 serves south indian food at reasonable rates and it is Open from 9 am to 5.30 pm. and Canteen 3 specializes in North Indian Cuisine however they also serve South Indian meals and Chinese cuisine at reasonable rates with special offers from time to time, this air conditioned canteen opens from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm. Also Three Coffee Bars of Fresh & Honest Breweries are functioning at Science Complex, Cauvery girls hostel & Kamban boys hostel. A Ponlait Bunks sells Milk and milk products in the University

  • Hostel

    Pondicherry University has 17 hostels in the campus, out of which 11 are for men, 5 for women students/research scholars and 1 for foreign students. SC/ST students and all women students are exempted from payment of room rent. Differently-abled students are provided free accommodation and food. The University has well furnished AC and non AC facilities for the foreign students to stay in C.V.Raman hostel for boys (50 rooms) and Madame Curie hostel for girls (50 rooms).

    Boys HostelNumber of Rooms - 729|Number of beds - 1508|Single Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelNumber of Rooms - 282|Number of beds - 606|Single Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex

    The University offers good sports facilities for the following games: Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Kabaddi, Hockey, Handball and Kho-Kho. The aim of the university with this is to infuse sports spirit in students and encourage physical fitness.

    Available Facilities:
    Cricket Ground|Outdoor Stadium with Cinder Track|Multi Sports complex
  • Shuttle Service

    In total there are 8 buses for the students which runs on various routes. For In campus transport, 4 battery operated vehicles are plied from 6.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. on all days and for movement of students from Departments to mess and other places within the campus, buses are plied in addition to battery operated vehicles.

  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Electrical Lab|Electronics Lab|Mechanical Lab|Medical Lab|Physics Lab|Media Lab|Geo Chemical Lab|IRMS Lab|Microbiology Lab|Biotechnology Lab|Isotope Geo Science Lab|Physiotherapy Lab|Cultural Anthropology Lab
  • Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
Bank|Bookshop|Day care centre|Guest house|Post Office|Shopping complex|Animal House

Pondicherry University Infrastructure FAQs

Below mentioned are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Pondicherry University Infrastructure:

Q:   How is the campus of Pondicherry University?

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The campus of Pondicherry University is spread over 800 acres of land facing the Bay of Bengal on the East Coast Road. It is located in Puducherry, a union territory of India. The campus is home to a variety of academic buildings, hostels, sports facilities, and a library.  The campus is well-maintained and has a lush green environment. There are many trees and plants on campus, and the university also has a botanical garden. There are many places to study on campus, and the library is a great resource for students. The campus is also a great place to relax and to enjoy the outdoors. There are many places to walk, to run, and to play sports on campus.

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Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer a hostel facility?

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Yes, Pondicherry University offers hostel facility for both male and female students. The university has a total of 22 hostels, including 14 for boys and 8 for girls. The hostels are located on the university campus, and they are all well-maintained. The hostel rooms are shared by two to four students, and they are all equipped with basic amenities such as beds, desks, chairs, and cupboards. The hostels also have common areas such as a dining hall, a library, a games room, and a laundry room.

Hostel accommodation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and it is not guaranteed for all students. The university reserves hostel accommodation for students who are coming from distant places, and for students who are studying in certain courses such as engineering and medicine.

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Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

3.9

Based on 669 Verified Reviews

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Henna | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Mother Theresa Postgraduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025
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3.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
It has good infrastructure and facilities. I am absolutely satisfied with it.

Infrastructure: The hostel is very clean but the mess is okay only. I recommend students join our college hostel. Labs are available for different departments.

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Anees Fathima | B.Sc. in Nursing - Batch of 2022
Offered by Mother Theresa Postgraduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025
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3.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Review of the college by Fathima.

Infrastructure: All the facilities are available in my college. The infrastructure of the college is so good. Wi-Fi, classrooms, and library—everything is available in the college. The food quality made in this course is very good. Medical is available in my college. Sports and games always happen in this course.

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Anonymous | B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture - Batch of 2024
Offered by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College Of Agriculture And Research Institute
Reviewed on 16 May 2024
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2.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
The college must improve a lot.

Infrastructure: There is a library on our campus and it is useful. Classrooms are a bit old. Renovation is going on in our hostel. The quality of the food in the mess is poor. The management is working on it. We have good sports facilities. We have many clubs for different activities.

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Anonymous | M.A. in Politics and International Relations - Batch of 2020
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
A great college with great faculty and infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Avadi department had an excellent setup with modern classroom, conference hall for seminars, and access to international publications and research in the library. The campus provided free house speed Wi-Fi, and enabling seamless access to online resources. The hostel facilities were comfortable and safe, with well furnished rooms and 24 x 7 electricity and water supply.

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Annareddy Dheeraj ... | B.Tech. in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025
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1.4
Placements 1 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 1
Still in developing stage, bad placements, bad infrastructure and facilities.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure in this college is still in the developing stage. Classrooms are not equipped with digital equipment or any Wi-Fi requirements. The library is very outdated. Labs are very old and equipped with very old equipment. The hostel is also very basic which is frequently disrupted by water and Wi-Fi.

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Anees Ashiq Khan | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024
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2.6
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
Insights on Course Structure and Faculty in Computer Science.

Infrastructure: Coming to infrastructure, I would say that it's below average. They provide Wi-Fi within the circumstances, and it's not good either. The classrooms are good. Coming to labs, it's very well-equipped with updated systems, and the library is provided with more than 10,000 books of different genres.

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Chikkala Sri Ravi ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025
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2.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
PEC college review by a 3rd year student .

Infrastructure: When it comes to infrastructure, it is good that you will get decent old-fashioned classroom sets with outdated syllabi. Even the labs aren't modern; they use very old machines. Hostels are decent, but the food is not so good. There is an immediate medical team inside the campus.

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Abhiram R Krishna | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Campus Life over Pondicherry University.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are quite good. Labs are air-conditioned and perfectly working. Wi-Fi isn't available everywhere. The common library and reading room have the best facilities over here. The hostel is good only, has a lift and all. Food quality is not at all good in the mess. The canteen's food is actually good. There are courts everywhere for different kinds of sports and games, and that is actually pretty good. There are tea-time canteens near the boys' and girls' hostels, and there is a gym also ne...

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Banothu Naveen | MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Top class placement in the department of MBA.

Infrastructure: Most unique envy with the different infrastructure.The student union and clubs were encouraged by the teachers, considering the social responsibility of the students. Two-wheelers were allowed for students and staff for transportation.

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Sona Babu cp | M.A. in Mass Communication - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025
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4.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Great faculty members and facilities but considering placements very low.

Infrastructure: Hostels provide great facilities. There are good coats, tables, and shelves for each student. Each student can use that. There are no timing restrictions as well. Students can relax. Around 3,2, and 1 sharing room is available.

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ZIYAN AMEER | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.)
Offered by Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024
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3.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Absolutely satisfied because of faculty and placement.

Infrastructure: There is 24-hour Wi-Fi available in the hostel and department also. Labs are available for needed courses. Classes are beautiful and more spacious. 24 hr opening library is there; only on Sunday, it will be open from 10 am to 10 pm. Hostel and food is average, not to say better.

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Keerthiga B | B.Tech. in Artificial intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024
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3.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
Dissatisfied because of faculty, average placements and no enjoyment.

Infrastructure: The infrastructures are good for labs and the library, but in the classroom, it's average. They can't provide Wi-Fi for class; we have to use our personal devices. Hostels are not too good; they are moderate. Canteen food is also average, but prices are high compared to quantity and quality.

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Athira Raj P | M.B.A in Banking Technology - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
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3.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
My Post Graduation and My Campus.

Infrastructure: Our college facilities and infrastructure are sufficient for our studies, like Wi-Fi connection in each class and also labs with Ethernet connection. Classrooms are equipped with high-tech facilities, including whiteboards. We have a general library and reading room up to 3 am. Looking at the hostel facilities, the rooms are very good, but the mess food is not good. We have more than 3 canteens, a medical center, and all facilities for sports and games.

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Nanthakumaran | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
Verified
5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The Future Makes College.

Infrastructure: A well-developed infrastructure is essential for creating a conducive learning and living environment in educational institutions. Hostels and college labs play a pivotal role in shaping the overall experience of students. In hostels, good infrastructure encompasses well-ventilated and spacious rooms equipped with necessary furniture such as beds, study tables, and wardrobes. Clean and hygienic washrooms, uninterrupted water supply, and reliable power backup ensure a comfortable living space. Re...

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Arokiyavinoliya W | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Good placement drives and internships.

Infrastructure: Facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classroom, library, canteen, computer labs, auditorium, and free study space for studying have been available, and the facilities made for hostel students are really good and maintain a good atmosphere with all facilities like hospitality, bathroom facilities, and canteen.

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