Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by an Act of Parliament. PU Puducherry is a central university, located at Kalapet, 10 km away from the town of Puducherry. The university is spread over 800 acres adjoining the scenic Bay of Bengal. Pondicherry University has been ranked 58th by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in the university category 2020. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Pondicherry University has more than 90 colleges affiliated to it, with its jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and has main campuses at Karaikal and Port Blair. As per the NIRF ranking for two consecutive years 2021 and 2020, the varsity has been ranked 58 in the university category. In the NIRF rankings of 2021, the university has been ranked 87th in the overall category.
The university's main objective is to disseminate advanced knowledge by offering teaching and research facilities and to promote interdisciplinary studies and research. Pondicherry University motto is ‘Vers la lumière’ meaning towards the light. PU Puducherry mission is to be a globally competent resource in terms of people, infrastructure, and partners who will serve as agents in the development of society in various spheres of life. The vision of the university is to become an institution of global eminence.
The varsity offers 129 courses in the field of Management and Business Administration, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, law, Medicine and Allied Sciences, Animation and Design, and Pharmacy. Pondicherry University has collaborations with a good number of international institutions. The university offers all the necessary facilities to the students including a library, hostels, computer centre, health centre, sports complex, bank, canteen, and shopping complex.
Pondicherry University is located at Chinna Kalapet, Kalapet, Puducherry. The closest airport to the university is Puducherry Airport at a distance of 11.4 km away from the university. The nearest railway station is Puducherry Railway Station at a distance of 11.km away from the main campus. Jayanthi Bus Depot, located 10.9 km away from the university is the closest bus depot to the university. Students can take a bus or cab to reach Pondicherry University.
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Pondicherry University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade ‘A’.
Prof. Hannel Rachel Vasanthi of Pondicherry University awarded with Shri V.V Swaminathan Diamond Jubilee Award 2019.
DR S. SIvasathya Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Pondicherry University, Recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017 award from Hon’ble President of India on International Women’s Day.
27th NIGIS Corrosion Awareness Award - 2019 for Lifetime Achievement.
As per the NIRF ranking 2021, the varsity has been ranked 58 in the university category.
The institute has been ranked 87th in the overall category in the NIRF rankings of 2021, with an overall score of 43.10. In the NIRF rankings of 2020, the institute was ranked 81st.
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Anti-Ragging Committee- Pondicherry University has established the Anti- Ragging Committee to make sure that there are no ragging cases in the university. PU Puducherry Anti- Ragging Committee spreads awareness about not to indulge in ragging cases and takes strict action against students who are found guilty of the same.
Literary Club- Pondicherry University Literary Club conducts activities such as quizzes, poems and article writing. The club promotes literary culture among students.
Cultural Club- PU Puducherry Cultural Club is responsible for hosting all the cultural events such as dancing, singing, music, drama, theatre, inter and intra university events. The club also takes part in inter-campus events.
Entrepreneurship Development Club- Pondicherry University Entrepreneurship Development Club encourages students to come up with their own business ideas and helps them to develop their ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Business Quiz Club- PU Puducherry Business Quiz Club conducts quiz activities on business at the University. It promotes enhancing the business knowledge of the students through these quizzes.
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The university provides adequate facilities to the students and faculty members. The university makes sure that the students are getting all the necessary facilities that are important for a smooth learning process. Pondicherry University facilities are library, hostels, computer centre, health centre, sports complex, bank, canteen, and shopping complex. Pondicherry University has a well versed IT infrastructure and Management. The computer centre of Pondicherry University is responsible for the establishment and management of IT infrastructure in the entire University such as campus-wide network, servers and also IT-enabled Services. Pondicherry University library facilities include a varied collection of 4,40,930 books of which 2,23,082 is print and 2,17,848 is electronic. To avoid any problem related to accommodation, the university provides hostel facilities to the students. There are 17 hostels in total for both girls and boys.
The varsity has 2 auditoriums that can accommodate 600 and 350 respectively. In order to meet students' fitness needs, the university provides gym facilities to the students. Students of Pondicherry University need not worry about the meals and food items as Pondicherry University canteen facilities provide students with quality food items at nominal prices. Pondicherry University has a sports complex that has a good number of shops and stores that provides all the essentials at affordable prices. Talking about the transportation facility, there are 8 buses for students and 5 buses for faculty.
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In total, the university offers 129 courses in the field of Management and Business Administration, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, law, Medicine and Allied Sciences, Animation and Design, and Pharmacy. Pondicherry University courses are offered at postgraduate and doctoral levels. Some of the Pondicherry University PG courses are MBA, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MSW, MEd, MPEd, MTech etc. The eligibility criteria of the course will depend according to the course a student is applying to. Whereas, the minimum eligibility criteria for a postgraduate course at PU Puducherry is that students must hold a bachelor degree with minimum qualifying marks from a recognised university. Pondicherry University also offers PhD programmes in various specializations to the students.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 50% | |
MA | Bachelor degree in a relative field with a minimum of 50% marks. |
Any bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
BSc/BTech or any related degree with a minimum of 55% marks. | |
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. | |
10+2 + BEd degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. | |
MPEd | 10+2 + BPEd degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks. |
Any degree with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
MTech | BTech/BE degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
LLB degree or it’s equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of ST/SC) | |
Any bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% marks. | |
Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
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Students seeking admission at Pondicherry University must meet the basic eligibility criteria as the course requirements. Pondicherry University admissions are offered to its 129 courses at different levels. For all postgraduate courses except MSc Biotechnology, MPEd, MTech Computational Biology, MBA Business Administration, MBA International Business, MBA Data Analytics, MBA Tourism and Travel Management, students have to appear for an entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University. Pondicherry University admissions to PhD programmes will be offered based on the marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university. Pondicherry University admissions to MBA (Business Administration/ International Business/ Data Analytics/Tourism and Travel Management), Pondicherry University MSc Biotechnology, MTech Computational Biology will be offered based on the marks obtained in the All Indian Entrance Examination such as GAT-B and CAT.
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Meet the eligibility criteria according to the course requirements.
Appear for an entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University as a first step in the Pondicherry University admissions procedure.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered based on the marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university.
The selection of the candidates will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance test, document verification, and payment of fees.
Appearing for the CAT exam is a mandatory step.
Apply to the programme on the university website.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the CAT exam.
Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the next rounds of the Pondicherry University selection process i.e group discussion and personal interview.
The final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the CAT, performance in the group discussion and personal interview, document verification, and payment of the fees.
Students have to appear for the GAT- B exam.
Students with valid GAT-B exam scores can apply to the programme on the university website.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their marks in GAT-B
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered to students based on their marks obtained in the GAT-B exam, document verification, and payment of the fees.
Pondicherry University offers a large number of scholarships to the students studying and is willing to take admission at Pondicherry University. Students desirous of availing the scholarship must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university. Pondicherry University scholarships are PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC, Merit Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship. The scholarships are not just restricted to the university level, students can also apply for scholarships offered by the government such as the Government of Puducherry Fellowship / Scholarship Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship.
Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility Criteria |
PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC | INR 8,000 per month | Full-time scholars admitted to PhD programmes in the Schools/Departments/ Centres of the University campus alone will be eligible. |
Merit Scholarship | INR 1000- 2500 Per month for the first semester. | The first three candidates securing the highest percentage in the entrance examination |
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship(MCM) | INR 750 per month | Candidates annual income should not exceed 2.5 lakhs and must be enrolled in a PG course. |
Scholarships for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster Management | INR 1,000 per month | A student must study MSc Marine Biology and Disaster Management courses at Port Blair, Andamans. |
Candidates desirous of taking admission at Pondicherry University must qualify for the cut off marks. Pondicherry University cutoff is announced for admission to postgraduate and integrated postgraduate admissions at PU Puducherry. Pondicherry University cut off list is released along with the admission list, candidates can check on the admission portal of the university. Students who will qualify for the PU Puducherry cutoff list will be eligible for the next rounds of admission.
Course Name | General | OBC | SC | ST |
MA Economics | 295 | 235 | 152 | 157 |
MSc Electronic Media | 210 | 178 | 100 | - |
MA Sanskrit | 190 | 96 | 96 | - |
MA Women Studies | 207 | 125 | 55 | 105 |
MCom Accounting and Taxation | 140 | 110 | 84 | 80 |
MSc Physics | 120 | 110 | 55 | 55 |
MSc Marine Biology | 151 | 112 | 75 | 75 |
MSc Food Science and Technology | 235 | 200 | 203 | 142 |
MSc Statistics | 218 | 163 | 68 | 57 |
MSc Ecology | 151 | 101 | 70 | 65 |
MSc Mathematics | 182 | 122 | 57 | 44 |
MSc Microbiology | 238 | 219 | 178 | 201 |
MA Applied Psychology | 245 | 230 | 180 | 144 |
MA Philosophy | 120 | 10 | 27 | 56 |
MSW | 199 | 177 | 127 | 142 |
MA Anthropology | 138 | 51 | 65 | - |
MA Hindi | 227 | 142 | 64 | 100 |
MA History | 245 | 197 | 97 | 117 |
MA Sociology | 221 | 162 | 107 | 138 |
Every year many reputed companies visit Pondicherry University for Pondicherry University placement drives. The placement cell of Pondicherry University makes sure that the placement drive takes place smoothly. Pondicherry placement cell plays a vital role in helping students find the best career opportunities. The cell not just only helps in job placement but it encourages, motivates and prepares the students for the campus interviews. Pondicherry University major recruiters are LVB, HDFC Bank, Syscloud, Mindfire Solutions, Syntel, Polaris, Cox & Kings, Hi Tours, Berger Paints, High Design, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America etc.
Total number of students eligible for placements | 182 |
Total students placed | 72 |
Median salary | INR 1,20,000 |
The number of students who opted for higher studies | 47 |
Reserve Bank of India | TCS |
Cognizant | Infosys |
Accenture | Azim Premji Foundation |
HCL | SRF Limited |
Know More About: Pondicherry University Placements List
Parameter | Parameter Description |
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Established | 1985 |
Exam | JEE Main, CUET |
Courses | 50 Degrees and 785 Courses |
Accreditations | NAAC |
Institute Type | Central Universities |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student count | 18931 |
Faculty count | 362 |
Campus size | 800 acres |
Gender percentage | Male 66% and Female 34% |
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Overall | 2022 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Overall | 2021 | 43.1 | -NA- | 87 |
Overall | 2020 | 44.48 | -NA- | 81 |
Overall | 2019 | 44.88 | -NA- | 72 |
Overall | 2018 | 42.36 | -NA- | 86 |
Overall Yearly Trend Graph
The main objective of the Pondicherry University placement cell is to encourage, motivate and prepare the students for the campus interviews. The cell plays an important role in counselling and guiding PU Puducherry students for their successful career placement at Pondicherry University placement drive. Pondicherry University placement cell activities include organising on and off-campus interviews, conducting training sessions and programmes such as personality development programmes, mock aptitude tests, group discussion training, mock interviews, enabling industry-institute interaction, coordinating industrial visits, co-ordinating project placement for the students etc. Pondicherry University major recruiters are LVB, HDFC Bank, Syscloud, Mindfire Solutions, Syntel, Polaris, Cox & Kings, Hi Tours, Berger Paints, High Design, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America.
According to the Pondicherry University placement report for the academic year 2018-19, out of 182 eligible students in UG courses, 72 got the job offers with a median salary of 1.2 lakhs and 47 opted for higher studies. Whereas, for the postgraduate 2-year programme, out of 125 eligible students, 27 were placed and 6 opted for higher studies. Pondicherry University placement median salary for a 2-year post-graduate programme offered to students was 3 lakhs. Pondicherry University placement procedure involves placements dates fixation, scheduling of the campus visit, shortlisting of the registered candidates, delivery of pre-placement talk, conduction of various tests, group discussion, personal interview, and the job offer.
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of students eligible for placements | 182 |
Total students placed | 72 |
Median salary | INR 1,20,000 |
The number of students who opted for higher studies | 47 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of students eligible for placements | 125 |
Total students placed | 27 |
Median salary | INR 3,00,000 |
The number of students who opted for higher studies | 6 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of students eligible for placements | 125 |
Total students placed | 27 |
Median salary | INR 3,00,000 |
The number of students who opted for higher studies | 6 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of students eligible for placements | 146 |
Total students placed | 19 |
Median salary | INR 3,00,000 |
The number of students who opted for higher studies | 47 |
Reserve Bank of India | TCS |
Cognizant | Infosys |
Accenture | Azim Premji Foundation |
HCL | SRF Limited |
Wipro | Infotech |
Karur Vysya Bank | Honeywell |
Datamark | Hindustan Zinc |
Cox & Kings | Bank of America |
Royal Bank of Scotland | Syntel |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 160 |
Total students admitted | 158 |
Total Graduated Students | 158 |
Total Placed Students | 27 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 6 |
Median Salary | 3.00 L |
The university offers several postgraduate and PhD programmes in various specialisations. Pondicherry University PG admissions are offered to courses- MBA, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MSW, MEd, MPEd, MTech to name a few. Pondicherry University admissions are offered at four levels- diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral. Pondicherry University PG admissions to some courses are based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination while, for some courses such as MSc Biotechnology, MBA Business Administration, MBA Data Analytics, MTech Computational Biology admissions are based on the marks obtained in the national level entrance examinations such as GAT-B, CAT etc followed by a counselling process and a personal interview round. Students willing to take admission in postgraduate courses at Pondicherry University must meet the eligibility criteria and then apply to the programme.
Admission to a PhD programme at Pondicherry University will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the university. Pondicherry University admission process for PhD programmes will include an entrance examination, previous years academic performance, and interview. The university offers both full time and part-time PhD programmes to the students. Pondicherry University PhD admissions will be made based on the following criteria- entrance exam - 70% personal interview & academic record - 30%. Pondicherry University admission test will be waived off for candidates who have qualified for the National Eligibility Test conducted by UGC/CSIR/UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-BINC or Maulana Azad Fellowship for minorities or DST-INSPIRE or any such other national level examination recognised by the university.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in a relative field with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
MCom | Candidates must have passed any bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minimum of 50% marks. |
Candidates must have cleared BSc/BTech or any related degree with a minimum of 55% marks. | |
MCA | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. |
MSW | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline from a recognised university. |
MEd | Candidates must hold a BEd degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. |
MPEd | Candidates must have passed a BPEd degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks. |
Candidates must have passed any degree with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
MPA Theatre Arts | Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
Pondicherry University PG courses are MBA Business Administration, MCom Business Finance, MBA Banking Technology, MA English, MSc Statistics, MCA, MSC Physics, MSW, MEd, MA Mass Communication, MSc Computer Science, MSc Physics, etc. Pondicherry University PG admissions are offered to the students in the field of Management and Business Administration, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, law etc. PU Puducherry conducts an entrance test for offering admission to various postgraduate courses while, for some PG courses, students have to appear for the All Indian Entrance Examination.
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria according to the course requirements.
Eligible candidates need to appear for an entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University as a first step in the Pondicherry University admissions process.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered based on the marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university.
Pondicherry University selection process will be completed after the counselling and document verification.
Course name | Eligibility Criteria |
MBA Data Analytics | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree such as B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science)/ B.E./ B.Tech with 50% marks |
MBA Business Administration | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks |
MBA International Business | |
MBA Tourism and Travel Management |
Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course at Pondicherry University have to appear for the CAT exam.
Then candidates need to apply to the programme by visiting the official website of Pondicherry University.
Shortlisting of the candidates will be based on the marks obtained in the CAT exam.
Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the next rounds of the Pondicherry University selection process i.e group discussion and personal interview.
Pondicherry University admissions will be based on the marks obtained in the CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview, document verification and payment of the fees.
Course name | Eligibility Criteria |
MTech Computational Biotechnology | Candidates must have passed master’s degree in any relevant area of Bioinformatics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Plant Biology/ Botany/ Animal Biology/ Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks + GAT-B |
MSc Biotechnology | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology), Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/ Technology, 4-year B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); MBBS/ B.D.S with a minimum of 55% marks + GAT-B |
Candidates have to appear for GAT- B exam.
Candidates with valid GAT-B exam scores can apply to the programme by visiting the official website of the university.
Shortlisting of the candidates will take place according to the marks obtained in the entrance exam.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered to students based on their marks obtained in the GAT-B exam, document verification, and payment of the fees.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
MPEd | Candidates must have passed bachelor of physical education (BPEd) or equivalent with at least 50% marks or a bachelor of science (BSc) in health and physical education with at least 50% marks. |
Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria and then apply for admission through the university website.
Eligible candidates will then have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University.
Candidates will also be required to undergo a physical fitness examination conducted by the department.
Shortlisting of the candidates will take place based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination, physical fitness test, and game proficiency test.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
First, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligible Candidates need to appear for an entrance test conducted by the University.
Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test conducted by UGC/CSIR or such other National Level Examination recognised by the university as equivalent and awarded a Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing Doctoral Research will not have to give the admission test conducted by the university for Pondicherry University PhD admissions.
Shortlisted candidates based on their marks in the entrance examination will be called for a personal interview.
Pondicherry University admission to PhD programme will be offered based on the marks secured in the entrance test, past academic performance, and personal interview. Therefore, while making the final selection, 70% weighting will be given to the marks obtained in the entrance exam and 30% weightage will be given to academic performance and interview.
The main aim of providing scholarships is to encourage deserving students to continue with their studies. Pondicherry University scholarships are offered to students studying and willing to study any postgraduate course or any PhD programme at PU Puducherry. Pondicherry University scholarship list includes scholarships and financial assistance schemes provided by the university, scholarship aid offered by other agencies, and scholarships offered by government and private academic institutions. In order to avail Pondicherry University scholarships, candidates must apply via the Pondicherry University scholarship portal. Some of the scholarship schemes offered by PU Puducherry are PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC, Merit Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, etc. Students can also apply for other scholarships offered by the government and other agencies such as the Government of India SC/ST/OBC Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship / Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship, GATE Scholarship, etc. 100% Tuition fee concession is offered to physically challenged persons. For availing the scholarship, one must fill the Pondicherry University scholarship form which will ask for personal details.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC | Full-time scholars admitted to PhD programmes in the Schools/Departments/ Centres of the University campus alone will be eligible. | INR 8,000 per month |
Merit Scholarship | The first three candidates securing the highest percentage in the entrance examination | INR 1000- 2500 Per month for the first semester. |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship(MCM) | Candidates annual income should not exceed 2.5 lakhs and must be enrolled in a PG course. | INR 750 per month |
Scholarships for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster Management | A student must study MSc Marine Biology and Disaster Management courses at Port Blair, Andamans. | INR 1,000 per month |
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
Junior Research Fellowship | UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible | INR 31,000 per month |
N.B.H.M. Scholarship | Must clear the NBHM examination | NA |
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship / Maulana Azad National Fellowship | Candidates belonging to minority classes and must pursue a PhD programme. | NA |
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders | Must be an undergraduate rank holder of any university | NA |
Government of Puducherry Fellowship / Scholarship Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE |
GATE Scholarship |
MTECH Computational Biology & M.Sc. Biotechnology |
The university offers several postgraduate and PhD programmes in various specialisations. Pondicherry University PG admissions are offered to courses- MBA, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MSW, MEd, MPEd, MTech to name a few. Pondicherry University admissions are offered at four levels- diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral. Pondicherry University PG admissions to some courses are based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination while, for some courses such as MSc Biotechnology, MBA Business Administration, MBA Data Analytics, MTech Computational Biology admissions are based on the marks obtained in the national level entrance examinations such as GAT-B, CAT etc followed by a counselling process and a personal interview round. Students willing to take admission in postgraduate courses at Pondicherry University must meet the eligibility criteria and then apply to the programme.
Admission to a PhD programme at Pondicherry University will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the university. Pondicherry University admission process for PhD programmes will include an entrance examination, previous years academic performance, and interview. The university offers both full time and part-time PhD programmes to the students. Pondicherry University PhD admissions will be made based on the following criteria- entrance exam - 70% personal interview & academic record - 30%. Pondicherry University admission test will be waived off for candidates who have qualified for the National Eligibility Test conducted by UGC/CSIR/UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-BINC or Maulana Azad Fellowship for minorities or DST-INSPIRE or any such other national level examination recognised by the university.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in a relative field with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
MCom | Candidates must have passed any bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minimum of 50% marks. |
Candidates must have cleared BSc/BTech or any related degree with a minimum of 55% marks. | |
MCA | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. |
MSW | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline from a recognised university. |
MEd | Candidates must hold a BEd degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. |
MPEd | Candidates must have passed a BPEd degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks. |
Candidates must have passed any degree with a minimum of 50% marks. | |
MPA Theatre Arts | Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
Pondicherry University PG courses are MBA Business Administration, MCom Business Finance, MBA Banking Technology, MA English, MSc Statistics, MCA, MSC Physics, MSW, MEd, MA Mass Communication, MSc Computer Science, MSc Physics, etc. Pondicherry University PG admissions are offered to the students in the field of Management and Business Administration, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, law etc. PU Puducherry conducts an entrance test for offering admission to various postgraduate courses while, for some PG courses, students have to appear for the All Indian Entrance Examination.
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria according to the course requirements.
Eligible candidates need to appear for an entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University as a first step in the Pondicherry University admissions process.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered based on the marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by the university.
Pondicherry University selection process will be completed after the counselling and document verification.
Course name | Eligibility Criteria |
MBA Data Analytics | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree such as B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science)/ B.E./ B.Tech with 50% marks |
MBA Business Administration | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks |
MBA International Business | |
MBA Tourism and Travel Management |
Candidates seeking admission to the MBA course at Pondicherry University have to appear for the CAT exam.
Then candidates need to apply to the programme by visiting the official website of Pondicherry University.
Shortlisting of the candidates will be based on the marks obtained in the CAT exam.
Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the next rounds of the Pondicherry University selection process i.e group discussion and personal interview.
Pondicherry University admissions will be based on the marks obtained in the CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview, document verification and payment of the fees.
Course name | Eligibility Criteria |
MTech Computational Biotechnology | Candidates must have passed master’s degree in any relevant area of Bioinformatics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Plant Biology/ Botany/ Animal Biology/ Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks + GAT-B |
MSc Biotechnology | Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology), Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/ Technology, 4-year B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); MBBS/ B.D.S with a minimum of 55% marks + GAT-B |
Candidates have to appear for GAT- B exam.
Candidates with valid GAT-B exam scores can apply to the programme by visiting the official website of the university.
Shortlisting of the candidates will take place according to the marks obtained in the entrance exam.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered to students based on their marks obtained in the GAT-B exam, document verification, and payment of the fees.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
MPEd | Candidates must have passed bachelor of physical education (BPEd) or equivalent with at least 50% marks or a bachelor of science (BSc) in health and physical education with at least 50% marks. |
Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria and then apply for admission through the university website.
Eligible candidates will then have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University.
Candidates will also be required to undergo a physical fitness examination conducted by the department.
Shortlisting of the candidates will take place based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination, physical fitness test, and game proficiency test.
Pondicherry University admissions will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
First, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligible Candidates need to appear for an entrance test conducted by the University.
Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test conducted by UGC/CSIR or such other National Level Examination recognised by the university as equivalent and awarded a Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing Doctoral Research will not have to give the admission test conducted by the university for Pondicherry University PhD admissions.
Shortlisted candidates based on their marks in the entrance examination will be called for a personal interview.
Pondicherry University admission to PhD programme will be offered based on the marks secured in the entrance test, past academic performance, and personal interview. Therefore, while making the final selection, 70% weighting will be given to the marks obtained in the entrance exam and 30% weightage will be given to academic performance and interview.
The university facilities exist to provide quality living to the students. The Pondicherry University facilities include 100% wi-fi enabled campus, 100% power backup, 100% network of campus, library with remote access, well-maintained laboratories & instrumentation facilities, buildings with ramps & lifts, solar lights, free state-of-the-art daycare centre & pre-primary school, 24 hours health centre & ambulance facility, state-of-the-art sports facilities, free education and lodging to differently-abled. Pondicherry University library facilities include a varied collection of 4,40,930 books of which 2,23,082 is print and 2,17,848 is electronic. PU Puducherry computer centre facilitates the computer and networking facilities of the university. In total, there are 17 hostels both for boys and girls fulfilling the accommodation needs. Students are offered Pondicherry University transportation facilities in and outside the campus. Pondicherry University facilities include a library, hostels, computer centre, health centre, sports complex, bank, canteen, and shopping complex.
Wifi facilities and hostels are very good in that environment. Outside areas are not clean enough but thier are cleaners in the campus to clean specific areas.so inside campus is very though and toilets are very good to use.
College is very good place it's very beautiful campus full wifi friendly campus all are happy now we are enjoying in campus life is beautiful with in the college full hygienic best in food totally clean campus not single problem life is going very easy here.
Infrastructure is good over all. Every department has got equipments like Wi-Fi, cold, normal and hot drinking Water, good benches and whiteboards. New students get new hostel with lift, WiFi and sea-facing rooms (only the 5th floor). Even, the campus is airy and there's no such pollution. The sky is so vivid that one can see all the constellations. Food is not very tasty, basic mess food. But most students cook using induction, as and when required. The campus beach is very close.
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The University of Pondicherry has the reputation of conducting some of the best placement drives in Tamil Nadu. The University in Puducherry has successfully placed students in multinational companies and startups.Companies like Amazon, Cisco, Microsoft, TCS, HDFC Bank, IBM, etc., participate in Pondicherry University recruitment drives. Pondicherry University placement cell plays a significant role in successfully organizing these drives. Pondicherry University's highest package offered to students is INR 10.2 LPA.
Pondicherry University does not offer master science in geography to the students. The university offers various other specialisations to the students under master of science which are mention below:
The university offers integrated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science courses as well in various specialisations which are Chemistry, Physics, applied geology, computer science, Mathematics, molecular biology, statistics etc.
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As per the NIRF ranking 2021, the varsity has been ranked 58 in the university category. The university has been ranked 87th in the overall category in the NIRF rankings of 2021.
Students who will meet the Pondicherry University cutoff will be eligible for the next rounds of the PU Puducherry admission process. And they can check the same on the admission portal of Pondicherry University.
Yes, students willing to take admission must qualify for the Pondicherry University cut off as then only he/she will be eligible for admission at PU Puducherry.
Some of the major recruiters of Pondicherry University are Mindfire Solutions, Syntel, Polaris, Cox & Kings, Hi Tours, Berger Paints, High Design, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America etc.
Yes, Pondicherry University offers scholarships to the students, some of them are PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC, Merit Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship.
In total, 129 courses are offered by the university for Pondicherry University.
Pondicherry University has collaborations with many foreign institutions such as Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany etc.
Yes, Pondicherry University is accredited by the NAAC with a grade ‘A’.
Pondicherry University is located at Chinna Kalapet, Kalapet, Puducherry.
Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by an Act of Parliament.
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