Lucknow University spans 219.01 acres and features a yoga centre, student hostels, guest houses, canteens, a health and medical centre, a large library, and sports facilities (including both indoor and outdoor options), among others. The University of Lucknow infrastructure also consists of three libraries: Tagore LibraryCyber Library, and Cooperative Lending Library.  Tagore Library serves as the main research library for the University of Lucknow. The university has 51 departments and more than 15 hostels, which are designated separately for boys and girls. To provide dining options for hostel residents and students studying at LU, the university operates five canteens on the Old Campus and three on the Second Campus. Additionally, the university has a daycare centre within its campus designed to offer a comfortable, safe, and secure environment for the children of employees. For more information about Lucknow University infrastructure, please read this article. 

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Lucknow University Campus Highlights

The University of Lucknow has a main campus at Badshah Bagh, University Road, and a second campus in Jankipuram, Lucknow. The main campus features a yoga center, childcare center, student hostels, canteens, a medical center, and more. Lucknow University is a renowned institution known for its academic excellence. It provides all the necessary facilities to meet the regular needs of students residing on the Lucknow University campus. To promote holistic development, the University offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, allowing students to relax their minds. Both the old and second campuses of the University have sufficient facilities for indoor games such as badminton, table tennis, chess, karate, judo, and taekwondo, among others.

For medical emergencies, Arogya Bhawan is available to address the medical needs of students. Arogya Bhawan is equipped with medical instruments, including a glucometer, BP apparatus, weight-measuring machines, height-measuring machines, nebulizer, autoclave for sterilization of medical instruments, dressing drums, stretchers, wheelchairs, patient beds, and more. For further campus highlights, refer to the table below:

Particulars Lucknow University Campus Highlights
Area 219.01 acres
Campus

Old Campus

Second Campus

Hostels 25
Basic amenities Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Research centres, Medical services, etc.
Institutes/Centres  16
Hostels 18
Canteens 8
Watch the video below to learn more about Lucknow University main campus: 

Lucknow University Hostel Facilities

The University of Lucknow comprises a total of 18 hostels, 8 of which are dedicated to female students. For male students, there are a total of 10 hostels. All hostels are located on the old and second campuses. The Chandra Shekhar Azad Hall for girls is architecturally beautiful. Surrounded by lush green trees, the hall contains 82 double-seated rooms and four 4-seated rooms, accommodating a total of 176 students. The rooms are fully furnished and equipped with basic amenities. Within the hostel campus, there are two pantries featuring an induction stove, refrigerator, and microwave. Additionally, there are facilities for indoor games like Ludo, Carom, Chess, and Table Tennis. The Chandra Shekhar Azad Hall is equipped with a functional gym, a cultural room, and a TV room, promoting students' mental and physical well-being. Other facilities provided at various hostels of Lucknow University are as follows:

  • CCTV surveillance
  • Intercom
  • Fridge
  • Geyser
  • Washing machine
  • Water purifier
  •  Music system 
  • Dining hall
  • Playground
  • Cultural room

The main campus of Lucknow University includes the following hostels for boys and girls. Candidates seeking admission to the University can refer to the table below for detailed information on hostels available at Lucknow University's main and second campuses:

Lucknow University Boys Hostel (Main Campus)

Acharya Narendra Dev Hall

Birbal Sahani Hall

Balrampur Hall

Lal Bahadur Shastri Hall

Prof. Ranveer Singh Bisht Hall

Subhash Hall

Habibullah Hall

Mahmudabad Hall

Homi J Bhabha Hall (Second Campus)

Kautilya Hall (Second Campus)

For girl students, the list of hostels available is given below: 

Lucknow University Girls Hostel (Main Campus)

Chandra Shekhar Azad Hall

Golden Jublee Hall

Kailash Hall

Nivedita Hall

Tilak Hall 

Ganga Hall (Second Campus)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hall (Second Campus)

Lavanya Hall (Second Campus)

Lucknow University Hostel Fees 

The University of Lucknow hostel fees for male and female students are listed below for all hostels located on the campus. Hostel allocation is entirely merit-based, depending on demand and availability. Hostel accommodations are not applicable for students studying for proficiency/diploma and short-term courses, nor to students with back papers. Students who are residents of Lucknow or whose parents reside in Lucknow will not be considered for hostel admission. Regarding the hostel fees at Lucknow University, according to the revised PDF available on the official website, the room rent for one academic year is INR 4,800 for a single student. Detailed hostel fees for Lucknow University are provided below:

Hostel Name Room Rent (per occupant for one academic session) Other Charges
Chandra Shekhar Azad Hall, Kailash Hall, Tilak Hall, Golden Jubilee Hall, Birbal Sahni Hall, Acharya Narendra Dev Hall, Habibullah Hall, LalBahadurShastri Hall, Mahmudabad Hall, R S Bisht Hall, Subhash Hall, Balrampur Hall, B R Ambedkar Hall, and HJB Law Boys Hall 

Double/Triple/Four Seater room - INR 4,800

Single Seater room - INR 5,400

Room Caution Money - INR 1,000

Other charges - 1,250

NiveditaHall  Double Seater room - INR 15,600

Room Caution Money - INR 1,000

Other charges - 1,250

LavanyaHall  Triple Seater room - INR 24,000 Room Caution Money - INR 5,000

Other charges - 1,325

Kautilya Hall  Triple Seater room - INR 15,600
Single Seater room - INR 18,000

Room Caution Money - INR 1,000

Other charges - 1,250

Read more: For more details on hostel fees at Lucknow University, click here

Lucknow University v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison 

Students can refer to the table below to do the comparative analysis of Lucknow University hostels with other universities based on parameters such as the hostel fee and number of hostels. The data availble below for the University of Lucknow is for one academic year. The hostel fees for Lucknow University depend on the course, the hostel and the campus you choose. 

University Name

Hostel fee

No. of Hostels Available

Lucknow University INR 2,350 (one academic year) 18
BHU INR 7,800 75
JNU INR 6,000 18

NOTEThe above data is as per previous years’ information. Hence, it is indicative. 

Lucknow University Library 

The University of Lucknow has three libraries: the Tagore Library, the Cyber Library, and the Cooperative Lending Library. The central research library, known as the Tagore Library, holds a vast collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, art objects, ancient coins, theses, and research journals. In 2024, the Tagore Library underwent significant renovations, now accommodating up to 360 students. It features a new issue and returns counter with a hassle-free automated attendance system. The Tagore Library also receives an annual grant of INR 25 lakhs, sanctioned by the State Government. Here are a few more highlights:

- Book collection: 555,264

- Theses: 11,781 | Bound Journals: 20,538

- Timings: 08:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Sundays & Holidays)

The Cyber Library of Lucknow University, part of the Tagore Library, is well-equipped with 538 computers. Currently, the library provides access to over 9,000 online e-books. The third library at the University is the Cooperative Lending Library, which lends books to economically underprivileged students for the entire session. Students can borrow library books for the whole year and return them only after their examinations are completed. 

Lucknow University Sports Facilities

The sports facilities at LU include options for both indoor and outdoor games. Both the old and second campuses of Lucknow University offer multiple game options to students. Some indoor games available include Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, and Karate. Each sport has a club led by a president responsible for organizing regular competitions on campus. Regarding outdoor sports facilities, LU's old campus features two dedicated fields for Football, Cricket, Volleyball, and Athletics, along with a Basketball court. Similarly, the second campus also has a sports field, Badminton courts, and a Basketball court, and plans are underway for constructing a Swimming pool.

The University of Lucknow also has gymnasiums on both the main and second campuses. The Sir Maharaj Singh Gymnasium on the main campus is a well-equipped facility with 35 exercise machines for students aspiring for physical well-being. It has designated time slots for male and female students, as well as teachers and staff to utilize the gym.

Places to Visit in & Around the Lucknow University Campus

Within the Lucknow University campus, students can explore the Tagore Library, Shivaji Ground, other departments, hostels, and campuses. Known as the City of Nawabs, Lucknow offers many interesting places and activities for students to explore on weekends. Popular sites include Bara Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya, the State Museum Lucknow, and the Regional Science City. Lucknow is also renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, such as Galouti Kebab, Lucknawi Biryani, Nihari, Kulcha, Makhan Malai, and Sheermal. others. For more information, watch the video below: 

 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    Tagore Library is the central research library of the University of Lucknow. The library has a collection of 5,53,864 books, 10,000 thesis, 50,000 bound journals, 2,000 manuscripts, and more than 10,000 on-line electronic journals & data bases available through Inflibnet.

  • Hostel

    Lucknow University has 11 boys hostel and 5 girls hostel.All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system etc.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Chess|Table Tennis
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Computer Lab|Language Lab|Biochemistry Lab|Engineering Physics Lab|Basic Electrical Engineering Lab|Professional Communication Lab|Computer Programming Lab|Mechanical Engineering Lab|Engineering Chemistry Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
Other Facilities:
Computer Centre|Guest House

Lucknow University Infrastructure FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

Q:   How is the campus of Lucknow University?
A:

Lucknow University offers all the necessary facilities to its students. The university is spread over 219.01 acre of land and has a yoga centre, child care centre, students' hostels, guest houses, canteens, health and medical centre, a big library, sports facilities (indoor and outdoor sports facilities), and others. There are three types of libraries such as Tagore Library, Cyber Library, and Cooperative Lending Library. Tagore Library is the main research library of the University of Lucknow.

Q:   How are the residential facilities at Lucknow University?
A:

The Lucknow University provides residential facilities to all the teachers, students, and non-teaching staff. The university houses as many as 15+ hostels for boys and girls in the university with Kailash Hall and Nivedita Hall which can house almost 500+ female students. Lucknow University spreads over 219.01 acre of land and has a yoga centre, child care centre, students' hostels, guest houses, canteens, health and medical centre, a big library, sports facilities (indoor and outdoor sports facilities), and others. There are three types of libraries namely Tagore Library, Cyber Library, and Cooperative Lending Library. Tagore Library is the main research library of the University of Lucknow.

Q:   What is the allotment process of Lucknow University hostels?
A:

Lucknow University allotment procsess of hostels are completely merit-based and depend on demand and availability. Hostel accommodations are not applicable for students studying for proficiency/diploma and short-term courses, nor to students with back papers. Students who are residents of Lucknow or whose parents reside in Lucknow will not be considered for hostel admission. For the fresh admission, students are required to apply through the Hostel Management System portal accessible via University's website. At the time of applications, students are also requiredto submit all the reqired documents  to be eligible for hostels. 

Q:   Does Lucknow University have a gym?
A:

Lucknow University has a total of 18 hostels available within the old and second campus of the University. Some of the hostels have gym facilities for the students and some have a seperate gym for boy and gril students. The University of Lucknow has gymnasiums on both the main and second campuses. The Sir Maharaj Singh Gymnasium on the main campus is a well-equipped facility with 35 exercise machines for students aspiring for physical well-being. It has designated time slots for male and female students, as well as teachers and staff to utilize the gym.

Q:   What is the name of the library of University of Lucknow?
A:

The University of Lucknow has three libraries: the Tagore Library, the Cyber Library, and the Cooperative Lending Library. The central research library, known as the Tagore Library, holds a vast collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, art objects, ancient coins, theses, and research journals. In 2024, the Tagore Library underwent significant renovations, now accommodating up to 360 students. It features a new issue and returns counter with a hassle-free automated attendance system.

The Cyber Library of Lucknow University, part of the Tagore Library, is well-equipped with 538 computers. Currently, the library provides access to over 9,000 online e-books. The third library at the University is the Cooperative Lending Library, which lends books to economically underprivileged students for the entire session. 

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ANANYA JOSHI | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Goel Group of Institutions
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025
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4.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Good infrastructure and decent placements with supportive faculty members.

Infrastructure: IT department has well-equipped labs, high-speed Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, and a digital library. Hostels are decent with 24X7 water, electricity, and security. Mess food is average but hygienic. Medical aid is available, and sports facilities are good.

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Ayush Agarwal | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Absolutely satisfied and truly an amazing experience.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good, but some improvements are necessary. As an older institution, it has some buildings that require renovation. However, the college is actively working to maintain good infrastructure by updating classrooms and using new materials to enhance the environment.

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Anonymous | B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2024
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2.6
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 3
Absolutely dissatisfied with everything in my college except some of my very own faculty members.

Infrastructure: In our time, the college infrastructure was good but the facilities were below average, like not being allowed in the labs and libraries after 5:00 p. m. there were no Wi-Fi facility in the library; only computer centers were connected to Wi-Fi. There were air conditioning rooms, but only seminar halls had AC, and classrooms were similar to normal classrooms in the old building, with staircases available. library has only limited resources and books. And faculty members were like, no matter what...

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Offered by National Post Graduate College - NPGC
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Review of National Post Graduate College - NPGC.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college is good. I don't know about the hostel facility. The food available at the canteen is also great and is very hygienic. Students who are interested in sports can prefer this college because many sports events are conducted from time to time.

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Ayushi | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Isabella Thoburn Degree College
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
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Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
College is good and it provides courses like B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, etc.

Infrastructure: The hostel is in good condition with proper safety. If we want to go outside, then we need a proper letter from the college warden. Classrooms are also in good condition. The hostel and canteen are merged so the food are same. Sports are available for physical education students and not for all.

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Anonymous | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2024
Offered by Isabella Thoburn Degree College
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2024
2.6
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
The experience depends upon you totally.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is nice; the buildings are good and well maintained. In the lab, canteen, and hostel, all the facilities are provided. Wi-Fi facility is there but not on the whole campus. The library is there and serves a variety of books. Overall, the faculty is good .

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Shikhar agrawal | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
College is good for only UG.

Infrastructure: The food quality is okay and sports area is big and is full of outdoor games equipment. Our medical facilities are good. We also get Wi-Fi connection with unlimited net so it is a relief for students to study in the hostel.

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Abhishek seth | B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
It has a great infrastructure and better placement opportunities for the CSE branch students.

Infrastructure: Our college has a great infrastructure and it is located in a very developed city. The hostel gives a proper bed sheet, bed, Wi-Fi, water cooler, etc. Every teacher has a personal room for them and for students, three students live in one room.

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ADITYA MISHRA | B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
College is good. The infrastructure is also good, but it should provide or manage boys hostel.

Infrastructure: Hostel is the main drawback of this college. It does not provide hostels to every boy, but for girls, seats are available. For boys, seats are limited and it gives a hostel based on their rank. The infrastructure is awesome and we will enjoy it. A gym and grounds are also available. So we will enjoy it here.

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Srishti | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025
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3.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Not that valuable for this particular course of BCA.

Infrastructure: There is no proper arrangement of classes, as there are 150 students in my class it is very difficult to adjust in the same class with all those students, sections are divided but all sit in the same class which makes it very challenging for students to study as well as also for teachers to manage that strength. No clean washrooms, no ACs, no good food in mess, and no cleanliness is there.

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Palak Singh | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by School of Management Sciences
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025
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2.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 1 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 3
I am dissatisfied with events. The crowd of students of this college is educated.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are average. The library is below average. The hostel is very bad and not hygienic. It does not focus on cleanliness.

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Deepak Singh | B.A. (Economics, Psychology, Geography) - Batch of 2025
Offered by National Post Graduate College - NPGC
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
College with beautiful and smart students.

Infrastructure: The college provides excellent infrastructure, including a library, computer lab, Wi-Fi, and spacious classrooms. The college has well-facilitated hostels for both girls and boys, which are separated from each other. They offer both AC and non-AC rooms, and the food quality is good. The canteen is satisfactory, and there are playground facilities attached to the hostel, making for nice sports amenities.

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Suman Kumari | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Rama Degree College
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
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Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Average experience, some good learning, but poor facilities and mixed faculty support.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure for our course are average. We have basic classrooms, a library, and Wi-Fi, but nothing special. There are no advanced labs for our course. College canteen is okay, but the food quality is average. Medical help is available on campus. Some sports and games are there. But overall, everything is just average. College tries to improve, but more development is needed.

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Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Comprehensive learning with great value and supportive environment.

Infrastructure: The university offers decent infrastructure with well-maintained classrooms, computer labs, and a reliable Wi-Fi network. The library is well-stocked and supports academic research. Hostel facilities are average with basic amenities, though food and cleanliness can be improved.

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Ankit Verma | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by University of Lucknow, Jankipuram Campus
Reviewed on 27 May 2025
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Good infrastructure but below-average placements.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is pretty good, and all the facilities and amenities are available in my department. Wi-Fi connection is available all over the campus, and well-established computer labs, libraries, and classrooms are also good. The hostel is well facilitated, but the quality of the food is not good in the mess and canteen. Medical facilities are available. There are many sports opportunities.

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