Colleges

Candidates with H.Sc. (Academic stream) and other equivalent examinations.

A Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together 40% aggregate for MBC/DNC and SC/ST Communities, 45% for BC, and 50% for OC.

Candidates with H.Sc. (vocational stream) other equivalent examinations.

A pass with minimum average marks in any one of the related subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals, put together 40% aggregate for MBC/DNC and SC/ST Communities, 45% for BC, and 50% for OC.

Diploma / B.Sc. Candidates (Lateral Entry)

A pass in Diploma Examination with an overall percentage of marks obtained by the candidate from the first semester to the sixth semester, put together 40% aggregate for BC, MBC/DNC, SC/ST Communities, and 45% for OC.

Candidates for admission to the first semester of the 8 semester B.Tech Degree programme should be required to have passed:

The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu or any other examination equiv a lent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) in aggregate of subjects – Mathematics, Physics and any one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology/ Computer Science / Biology (Botany & Zoology) or an Examination of any University or Authority recognized by the Executive Council of the Pondicherry University as equivalent thereto.

For Lateral entry in to third semester of the eight semester B.Tech programme:

The minimum qualification for admission is a pass in three year diploma or four year sandwich diploma course in engineering / technology with a minimum of 45% marks ( 40% marks for OBC and SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the subjects covered from 3 rd to final semester or a pass in any B.Sc. course with mathematics as one of the subjects of study in XII standard with a minimum of 45% marks ( 40% marks for OBC and a mere pass for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in main and ancillary subjects excludi ng language subjects. The list of diploma programs approved for admission for each of the degree programs is given in Annexure A .

Age Limit: The candidate should not have completed 21 years of age as on 1st July of the academic year under consideration. For Lateral Entry admission to second y ear of degree programme, candidates should not have completed 24 years as on 1 s t July of the academic year under consideration. In the case of SC/ST candidates, the age limit is relaxable by 3 years for both the cases.