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    About Pondicherry University

    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.

    Also Read: Top Engineering Colleges in Puducherry

    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.

    Pondicherry University Notable Alumni

    Name 

    Present Occupation 

    Chirantana Mysore

    Founder and Director, FreshersCareer.co.in

    Naveen Yelloji

    CEO - Presidential Tower, Golden Gate Properties Limited

    Anil Kumar

    Managing Director & Strategist

    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. 

    Also Read: Pondicherry University Facilities

    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

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    MBA

    Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 50%

    MA

    Bachelor degree in a relative field with a minimum of 50% marks.

    MCom

    Any bachelor’s degree in commerce with a minimum of 50% marks.

    MSc

    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.

    MEd

    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.

    M.LIB.I.Sc

    Any degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

    MTech

    BTech/BE degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

    LLM

    LLB degree or it’s equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of ST/SC)

    PG Diploma

    Any bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% marks. 

    PhD

    Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

    Also See: Pondicherry University Courses Offered.

    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.

    Read More: Pondicherry University Admission Procedure 

    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

    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. 

    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

    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

    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) 

    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

    Pondicherry University Major Recruiters 

    Reserve Bank of India

    TCS

    Cognizant

    Infosys

    Accenture

    Azim Premji Foundation

    HCL

    SRF Limited

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    Pondicherry University Highlights

    ParameterParameter Description
    Established1985
    ExamJEE Main, CUET
    Courses50 Degrees and 785 Courses
    AccreditationsNAAC
    Institute TypeCentral Universities
    ApprovalsUGC
    GenderCo-ed
    Student count18931
    Faculty count362
    Campus size800 acres
    Gender percentageMale 66% and Female 34%
    Student Diversification (Outside State)
    UG - 3 Year - 9%
    UG - 4 Year - 23%
    PG - 2 Year - 11%
    PG - 3 Year - 38%

    Pondicherry University Rankings / Accreditations

    Ranking Publisher NIRF

    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Universities
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend Graph

    44.95
    42.84
    28.84
    73.16
    59.69
    28.53

    Key takeaways from Pondicherry University's Ranking Statistics

    • Pondicherry University ranks higher than 19 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • Pondicherry University jumped by 19 position in 2022 from previous year.

    Accreditations
    Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

    NAAC Rating A
    Score 3.1/4
    Validity 29 Apr'24
    Approvals
    In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
    UGC

    Pondicherry University Placements

    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. 

    Pondicherry University Placement Stats (2018-19 - UG 3-Year Programmes) 

    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

    Pondicherry University Placement Stats (2018-19 - PG 2-Year Programmes) 

    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

    Pondicherry University Placement Stats (2018-19 - PG 3-Year Programmes) 

    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

    Pondicherry University Placement Stats (2018-19 - PG 5-Year Integrated Programmes) 

    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

    Pondicherry University Top Recruiters

    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

    Domain

    Computer Application and IT

    Year

    3 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2018

    ParticularsStatistics
    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
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    Student Diversification at Pondicherry University

    Gender Participation
    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2023

    Courses offered by Pondicherry University

    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-BCAT 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. 

    Pondicherry University Admissions - PG Courses Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    MA

    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.

    MSc

    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.

    M.LIB.I.Sc

    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 Admission

    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. 

    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) 

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for MBA Business Administration, MBA Data Analytics, and MBA International Business

    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 

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

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for MSc Biotechnology and MTech Computational Biotechnology

    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 

    Pondicherry University Admission Process for MSc Biotechnology and MTech Computational Biotechnology

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University MPEd Eligibility Criteria

    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.

    Pondicherry University Admission Procedure for MPEd

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for PhD

    Course Name 

    Eligibility Criteria

    PhD 

    Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

    Pondicherry University Admission Process for PhD

    • 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. 

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    Pondicherry University Scholarship

    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.

    Pondicherry University Scholarships

    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

    Pondicherry University Scholarships Offered by Other Agencies

    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

    Pondicherry University Other Scholarships

    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

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    Pondicherry University Admission

    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-BCAT 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. 

    Pondicherry University Admissions - PG Courses Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name

    Eligibility Criteria

    MA

    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.

    MSc

    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.

    M.LIB.I.Sc

    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 Admission

    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. 

    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) 

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for MBA Business Administration, MBA Data Analytics, and MBA International Business

    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 

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

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for MSc Biotechnology and MTech Computational Biotechnology

    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 

    Pondicherry University Admission Process for MSc Biotechnology and MTech Computational Biotechnology

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University MPEd Eligibility Criteria

    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.

    Pondicherry University Admission Procedure for MPEd

    • 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.

    Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria for PhD

    Course Name 

    Eligibility Criteria

    PhD 

    Candidates must have passed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks.

    Pondicherry University Admission Process for PhD

    • 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. 

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    Pondicherry University Facilities

    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.

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    Student Reviews for Pondicherry University

    College Infrastructure: 3.9/5
    Academics: 3.8/5
    Placements: 2.6/5
    Value for Money: 3.1/5
    Campus Life: 4.6/5

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    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.

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    College Infrastructure

    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.

    Have a question related to Pondicherry University ?

    Is an entrance exam required for Pondicherry University?

    To get admission in Pondicherry University candidates have to appear in the CUET 2023 exam for both PG and UG courses conducted by NTA.

    What documents should I bring at the time of Pondicherry University admission 2023?

    You should bring all your original academic certificates, along with a photo ID proof and address proof, at the time of Pondicherry University admission 2023.

    What documents should I bring for the Pondicherry University mass communication counselling 2023?

    You need to bring along the following documents for verification purposes to thePondicherry University mass comm counselling: class 10 marksheet/certificate; class 12 marksheet/certificate/degree certificate; transfer certificate; and residence certificate among other documents.

    Pondicherry University Contact Address

    Address:
    Pondicherry University, RV Nagar, Kalapet – 605014, Puducherry, India

    Pondicherry University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is the NIRF ranking of Pondicherry University for the year 2021?

    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.

    2: How can I check if I am eligible for final admission rounds at Pondicherry University?

    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.

    3: Is it important to qualify for the Pondicherry University cut off for admission?

    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.

    4: Name some of the top recruiters of Pondicherry University?

    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.

    5: Are scholarships available at Pondicherry University?

    Yes, Pondicherry University offers scholarships to the students, some of them are PhD Non-Net Fellowship-UGC, Merit Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship.

    6: How many courses are offered by Pondicherry University for PU Puducherry admissions?

    In total, 129 courses are offered by the university for Pondicherry University.

    7: Does Pondicherry University have collaborations with foreign institutions?

    Pondicherry University has collaborations with many foreign institutions such as Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany etc.

    8: Is Pondicherry University accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)?

    Yes, Pondicherry University is accredited by the NAAC with a grade ‘A’.

    9: Where is Pondicherry University located?

    Pondicherry University is located at Chinna Kalapet, Kalapet, Puducherry.

    10: When was Pondicherry University established?

    Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by an Act of Parliament.

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