Pondicherry University, Puducherry

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 Location

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 Accreditation, Awards and Recognitions

• 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.

Ranking

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.

Pondicherry University Collaborations

• Anna University Chennai

• IUAC, New Delhi

• Cleveland Clinic, USA

• Institute of Bioinformatics (IOB), Bangalore

• IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts), New Delhi

• JIPMER

• School of Performing Arts 

• Puduvai Vaani, Community Radio Station of Pondicherry University

• Toulon University, Toulon, France

• SAF

• NIOT, Ministry of Earth Sciences

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CCII)

• Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Pondicherry University Clubs, Societies and Committees

• 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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Pondicherry University Infrastructure and Facilities

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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Pondicherry University Courses

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. 

Pondicherry University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Pondicherry University Admission

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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Pondicherry University PG Admission Process For PG Diploma, MA/MSW/MTech/MCA/MSc/MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)/ M.LIB.Sc/ MPA/MBA (Insurance Management) and MBA (Consultancy Management) 

• 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.

Pondicherry University Admission Process for MBA Business Administration, MBA Data Analytics, and MBA International Business

• 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.

Pondicherry University Admission Process for MSc Biotechnology and MTech Computational Biotechnology

• 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 Scholarships

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.

Pondicherry University Scholarships

Pondicherry University Cut off

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. 

Pondicherry University PG Cutoff 2020- Round 1

Pondicherry University Placement

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.

Pondicherry University Placements (2018-19 - UG 3-year programmes) 

Pondicherry University Major Recruiters 

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