Pondicherry University is a central university, located in Pondicherry. Established in 1985, Pondicherry university is recognized by the UGC and accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. The university has secured #801-1000 rank in World University category by QS World Ranking 2023.
 

Pondicherry University offers around 65 programs at PG, PG Diploma, Integrated PG and PhD levels in a wide range of specializations. Pondicherry University admission to most of the programs is done on the basis of merit in the CUET exam followed by the counseling process. Scores obtained in the national level entrances such as CAT, GATE, UGC, NET, etc. are also accepted by the university. Apart from regular full-time courses, Pondicherry University also offers distance learning courses through the Directorate of Distance Education. Check Pondicherry University Distance Education.
 

Pondicherry University placement 2023 is ongoing and the detailed report is yet to be released by the university. As per Pondicherry University NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2022 was around INR 4.30 LPA. The placement rate recorded was 79%. Top companies like ICICI, MakemyTrip, ITC, Mahindra visited the campus during Pondicherry University Placement 2022. Read More: Pondicherry University Placements
 

 

Pondicherry University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
PG/ PG Diploma July 17, 2023
PG & PG Diploma Third Selection List September 14, 2023
Last date to pay the fee for the third list September 22, 2023
Spot Admissions for Vacant Seats October 16, 17, and 18, 2023
PhD
PhD (Entrance Test) Application Window June 8 – July 17, 2023
PhD Admit Card Release Date August 05, 2023
PhD Entrance Test August 12 – August 13, 2023
PhD Result August 25, 2023 
List of Shortlisted Candidates for PhD Interview September 15, 2023
PhD (French) Interview September 25, 2023
PhD (Commerce) Interview September 29, 2023
PhD (Mathematics) Interview October 09 – October 10, 2023
PhD (Statistics) Interview October 09 – October 10, 2023
PhD (Chemistry) Interview October 11, 2023
PhD (Philosophy) Interview October 10, 2023
PhD (Social Work) Interview October 11, 2023
PhD (South Asian Studies) Interview October 11, 2023
4-Year Integrated B.A. B.Ed. & B.Sc. B.Ed. Programs
First Selection List October 06, 2023
Last Date of Fee Payment October 10, 2023

Pondicherry University Courses & Fees

The Pondicherry University offers various integrated PG, PG, and PhD programs in the disciplines of Technology, Education, Business Administration etc. Detailed information and fees of Pondicherry University Popular courses is tabulated below:

Course  Course Details Fees (Annual)
B.A + M.A  Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board with at least 50% in the aggregate
Selection Criteria: based of CUET UG scores
INR 23,901
B.Sc + M.Sc  Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: 12th class with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
Selection Criteria: based of CUET UG scores
INR 23,901
M.C.A

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree examination with at least 55% marks in the aggregate.
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores

INR 37,118
M.A. Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree examination with at least a score of 50% in the aggregate.
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 20,781
M.Com. Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 23,781
M.Sc. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor degree (B.Sc) from a recognized University..
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 26,218
M.Tech Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant stream with at least 55%
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 26,218
M.Ed. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 23,781
M.B.A. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree examination in the relevant stream with at least 55% marks in the aggregate.
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 74,718
M.P.A Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 23,781
M.S.W.  Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: based on CUET PG scores
INR 23,781
Ph.D. Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree examination and must have scored at least 55% marks in the aggregate.
Selection Criteria: based on the entrance exam and interview round conducted by university.
INR 23,301

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Pondicherry University Admission

Pondicherry University admission to Integrated PG, PG Diploma and PG courses are based on the CUET exam scores followed by the counseling process. However, the university also accepts Scores obtained in the national level entrances such as CAT, GATE, UGC, NET, etc. For PhD programs, admissions are based on the entrance exam and interview conducted by Pondicherry University. The University offers admissions only through online mode.

Pondicherry University Application Process

Candidates seeking admission to pondicherry University courses must follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of the university
  • Register as a new user with an email id & password 
  • Login with that username and password
  • Fill the application form carefully
  • Pay the application fees through online or offline mode
  • In case of online payment, candidates can pay via Credit card / Debit card / Net Banking. A confirmation mail will be sent to registered Email Id and SMS.
  • In case of offline payment, select Challan and follow the therein given instructions

Documents Required

  • 10th and 12th Class Marksheet
  • Bachelor’s degree Marksheet
  • Colour Passport Size Photographs.
  • Caste Certificate for SC/ST category
  • Disability Certificate for PwD
  • Govt. Id proof of the applicant

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Pondicherry University Cutoff 2023 (Released)

Pondicherry University cutoff for admission to all Integrated PG and PG programs is based on CUET UG and CUET PG exams, respectively. Pondicherry University cutoff 2023 for all Integrated PG and PG programs is out now. Course-wise CUET UG and CUET PG cutoff marks for the general category are mentioned below:

Courses CUET UG 2023 Cutoff Marks
B.Sc + M.Sc Applied Geology 466.32
B.Sc + M.Sc Physics 491.10
B.Sc + M.Sc Chemistry 491.10
B.Sc + M.Sc Mathematics 496.94
B.Sc + M.Sc Computer Science 496.94
B.Sc + M.Sc Statistics 496.94
BA + MA History 203.31
BA + MA Political Science 203.95
BA + MA Sociology 206.88
BA + MA SEAL Programme Social & Economic Administration and Law 226.16

Pondicherry University Integrated PG Selection List 2023

Courses Selection List 1 Selection List 2 Selection List 3
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BA + MA History Check Here Check Here Check Here
BA + MA Political Science Check Here Check Here Check Here
BA + MA Sociology Check Here Check Here Check Here
BA + MA SEAL Programme Social & Economic Administration and Law Check Here Check Here Check Here

Pondicherry University CUET PG Cutoff 2023

Pondicherry University PG cutoff 2023 has been released based on CUET PG scores. CUET PG minimum cutoff scores 2023 for all PG programs are mentioned in the table below:
Courses CUET PG Cutoff Scores 2023 (Minimum)
M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering 87
M.Tech. Nanoscience & Technology 71
M.Tech. Green Energy Technology 66
M.Sc. Microbiology 255
M.Com. Accounting & Taxation 160
LLM 183
M.A. Anthropology 212
M.A. Economics 183
M.P.A.(Drama & Theatre Arts) 110
M.A. English & Comparative literature 257
M.A. French (Translation & Interpretation) 122
M.A. Hindi 74
M.A. History 190
M.A. Philosophy 225
M.A. Politics & International Relations 197
M.A. Sanskrit 180
M.A. Sociology 216
M.A. Tamil 85
M.Sc. Applied Geology 255
M.Sc. Geophysics 165
M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 253
M.Sc. Chemistry 166
M.Sc. Ecology 188
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences 197
M.Sc. Mathematics 172
M.Sc. Marine Biology (Port Blair) 228
M.Sc. Physics 220
M.Sc. Statistics 137
M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering 154
M.Sc. Bioinformatics 241
M.Sc. Disaster Management 128
MBA Banking Technology 84
MBA International Business 183
MBA Tourism & Travel Management 171
M.A. South Asian Studies 228
M.A. Mass Communication 178
M.Sc. Electronic Media 262
M.Sc. Applied Psychology 262
M.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition 198
M.Lib.I.S. (Library and Information Science) 127
M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) 223
M.Ed. (Master of Education) 198
M.Tech. Environmental Engineering & Management 65
M.Tech. Network & Information Security 139
M.Sc. Food Science & Technology 208
M.A. Political Science 241
MBA Data Analytics 196
MBA (Business Admn.)(Part Time)(SF Mode) 103
M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy 224
M.A. Women Studies 233
MBA Financial Technology 192
MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Self Finance) 165

Pondicherry University PG Selection List 2023

Course Selection List 1 Selection List 2  Selection List 3
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Pondicherry University MBA CAT Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

The Expected CAT Cutoff 2023 for admission to the MBA program at Pondicherry University for general Category candidates is tabulated below:

Courses CAT Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
MBA International Business 70
MBA Banking Technology 70
MBA Tourism Management 70
MBA Insurance 75

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Pondicherry University Result

Pondicherry University Result 2023 for Semester examination have been declared and can easily be checked from the University's website. However, Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Results are declared in the first week of June followed by a counseling schedule which starts from the last week of June every year.

Students who appeared for semester exams can check Pondicherry University results using Registration/Roll No. and semester details at the university's official website. Apart from semester results, students can also check the compartment, revaluation and entrance exam results. To check Pondicherry University Result, students must follow below-mentioned steps:

  • Log in to the official website of Pondicherry University.
  • Click on the “Examinations” tab.
  • Now, click on the “examination results” link provided on the next page.
  • Enter “Register Number” and select the degree name along with the corresponding semester for which you want to check the result.
  • Upon clicking on the “submit” button, the result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the result and take a printout of it for future use.

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Pondicherry University Placements

Pondicherry University placement 2023 is ongoing and the detailed report will be released soon by the university. As per NIRF 2023 report submitted by the University, the median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2022 was around INR 4.30 LPA. Moreover, a total of 1,464 students were placed out of 2,145 students during Pondicherry University placements 2022. The placement rate recorded was 79%. Top companies like ICICI, MakemyTrip, ITC, Mahindra visited the campus during Pondicherry University Placement 2022. 

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
Placement Rate 79%
Students Participated 2,145
Students Placed 1,464
Median Salary 4.30 LPA
Top Recruiters ICICI, MakemyTrip, ITC, Mahindra 

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Pondicherry University Campus

Pondicherry University campus is situated on a tranquil and lovely 800-acre Land at Kalapet, 10 kms from the town of Puducherry, which is bordered by the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, the university has campuses in Port Blair and Karaikal, where PG and doctoral studies are offered, as of now. Numerous amenities are provided by the university to make a student's life engaging and educational. Below is a list of some amenities offered at the Pondicherry University Campus:

  • Hostels: The Pondicherry University Campus offers separate hostels for both boys and girls. There are 14 boys hostels and 8 girls hostels and two other hostels for foreign students transit purposes. Hostel for foreign students has a seating capacity of 30 students. Physically challenged students and girls students are given rent free accommodation in the hostels.
  • Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF): Under this facility students are provided with fabrication of components, repairing and servicing of scientific equipment. The CIF comprises three shops: mechanical shop, glass blowing shop and electrical shop which is located within the Pondicherry University Campus.
  • Library: The Rangapillai Library at Pondicherry University Campus offers a collection of 2,23,802 printed books, 2,17,848 electronic books and 779 theses etc. The university has online facilities such as Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) which is available for 24 hours and 7 days a week.
  • Sports: The Pondicherry University Campus offers good sports facilities for games including Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Kabaddi, Hockey, Handball and Kho-Kho. The university aims to encourage students to participate in sports and develop their physical and mental well-being.
  • Coffee Bar & Canteens: On campus, there are three separate canteens that serve food to a variety of university guests, faculty members, staff members, and students. The canteens are open from 9 am to 5.30 pm and serve South Indian meals for a fair price. There are also three Coffee Bars of Fresh & Honest Breweries functioning at the Science complex of Pondicherry University Campus.

Pondicherry University Alumni

Notable Alumni  Designation
Elango Kumaravel Indian Actor
Kesava Reddy Telugu Novelist
Babu Gogineni Indian Humanist, rationalist, and human rights activist
Jayanthasri Balakrishnan Public Speaker and Retired Professor
Rona Wilson Activist, Researcher and Public relations secretary 
Jijoy Rajagopal Indian Film and Theatre Actor

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Pondicherry University Ranking

Ranking Body Category Year Rank
QS World University  2023 801-1000
QS Asian University 2023 351-400
US News Best Global Universities 2022-23 1514
US News Best Global Universities in Asia 2022-23 509
US News Best Global Universities in India 2022-23 47
NIRF Universities 2022 68
Outlook-ICARE India’s Top Government MBA Colleges 2022 11

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Pondicherry University Scholarships

Scholarships Details
Merit Scholarship Scholarship Amount: INR 2,000, INR 1,500 & INR 1,000 per month. Eligibility: The first three candidates who secure the highest percentage of marks in P.G. admission entrance examination shall be eligible for the award of Merit Scholarship. For the subsequent semesters the Merit scholarship of the same amount shall be awarded to the first three candidates who secured highest marks in the previous semester (SGPA).
Merit Cum Mean Scholarship Scholarship Amount: INR 750 per month Eligibility: 20% of the students in each P.G. degree programme are eligible. The scholarship is granted based on the merit in each semester (SGPA) and the parental income of the student. The annual income of the parents should not exceed INR 2,50,000/- (Rupees two lakh fifty thousand only)
MSc Marine Biology and Disaster Management Scholarship Scholarship Amount: INR 1000 per month Eligibility: Awarded to those students who are pursuing these courses at Port Blair, Andamans. This scholarship is granted based on Merits
MTech Computational Biology Scholarship Scholarship Amount: 12,500 per month Eligibility: This scholarship will be granted based on merit in the qualifying exam to those candidates who are selected in this course.
fellowships / scholarships / offered by other agencies: Scholarship Amount: INR 25,000- INR 28,000 per month Eligibility: UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible on completion of two years and subject to fulfilling certain conditions laid down by the UGC /CSIR. They are also eligible for a contingent grant as per UGC rate. The award of fellowship and contingency grants are subject to approval by the UGC / CSIR. 

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