Pondicherry University Admission 2020: UG, PG, Ph.D, Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Selection Criteria

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Latest Updates: Pondicherry University conducted computer-based entrance exams for 2020 admission on September 18, 19, and 20, 2020. Earlier the dates were scheduled for August 21, 22, and 23, 2020. The application registration date for the same started on July 8, 2020, and closed on August 17, 2020. The hall ticket for the Pondicherry University entrance exam 2020 was issued on September 11, 2020.

Pondicherry University Admission Dates 2020

Event	Dates
Online registration start date	July 8, 2020
Last date of registration	August 17, 2020
Last date of registration for Ph.D. JRF qualified for Indian nationals	August 31, 2020
Last of registration for International applicants	August 31, 2020
Last date to apply for M.Tech Computational Biology & M.Sc Biotechnology through GAT-B score	September 30, 2020
Issue of Hall Ticket for the entrance exam 2020	September 11, 2020
Computer-based entrance exam dates 2020	September 18, 19, and 20, 2020
Start date of MBA program registration	February 11, 2020
Last date of MBA program registration	September 9, 2020
GD/ PI round dates	To be notified

Pondicherry University has three campuses with the main campus located at Puducherry. The university offers Postgraduate and Doctoral courses in the Faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering Technology, Fine Arts, Law, Management, and Medicine. Pondicherry University also offers Integrated, Diploma, PG Diploma & Certificate Add-On Courses.

Pondicherry University MBA Admission is done on the basis of the CAT Score or university exam.
For M.Tech (Computational Biology), the selection is done on the basis of the Common Entrance Examination conducted by Pondicherry University in collaboration with Anna University with a total intake of 15 per university.
The allotment for Common Entrance Examination will be done on the basis of merit and choice of institution furnished by the candidate.
For admission to M.Sc. (Biotechnology), candidates have to appear for JNU CEEB for which the total intake of students is 23.
JNU CEEB also known as the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination’ is conducted in the month of December for which the application starts in the month of September. Candidates can apply online through the official website of JNU.
For M.P.Ed., the selection is done on the basis of the Pondicherry University Entrance Examination followed by the Physical Fitness Test.
Ph.D. program is offered in 48 specializations for which selection is done on the basis of Entrance Examination with 70% weightage, Personal Interview & Academic Record with 30% combined weightage.
This university also imparts education through distance learning. For further information visit Pondicherry University DDE Admission.

Candidates can apply through the Online Admission Portal of the university. The application process starts in the month of March every year and candidates can apply till the last week of April. The university conducts its own Entrance Examination in the month of May. The Result is declared in the first week of June followed by a counseling schedule which starts from the last week of June every year.

Also Read, Pondicherry University Courses & Fees Structure

Candidates can also check Pondicherry University PG Admission to know specific details about PG Courses. To know more about Ph.D. Admission, check Pondicherry University Ph.D. Admission.

Pondicherry University Distance Education offers MA, M.Com, and MBA programs in various disciplines. Admission to all the courses is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. Admission is offered twice a year in December – February, and May – July.

Pondicherry University Admission Highlights

Name of the Institute	Pondicherry University
Type	Central University
Courses offered	UG, PG, and Ph.D.
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance exam
Scholarship	Yes

Important Dates

EVENT	DATE
Commencement of online registration	Jul 8, 2020
Entrance exam dates	Aug 21, 2020 - Aug 23, 2020
last date for online registration	Jul 31, 2020

Pondicherry University MBA, M.Tech, MCA Admission 2020

Pondicherry University offers Integrated MA/M.Sc., M.Tech, MCA, and MBA programs in various disciplines respectively.

Minimum eligibility for M.Tech is a candidate must have passed BE/B.Tech degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks. For Integrated MA/M.Sc., candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board. For MCA and MBA, candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree in relevant specialization with minimum 55% marks.

Pondicherry University takes admission in MBA on the basis of CAT Score. Candidates with valid CAT score can apply on University portal. Selected candidates will have to appear for GD/PI round in university campus.

Selection to Integrated MA/M.Sc., MCA, M.Tech programs is done on the basis of Pondicherry University Entrance Examination conducted by the university. For M.Tech in Computational Biology, candidates are selected on the basis of Common Entrance Examination conducted by Pondicherry University.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
Integrated MA	History	10+2 with minimum 50% marks	Entrance Examination conducted by the university
	Political Science
	Sociology
Integrated M.Sc.	Applied Geology	10+2 with minimum 50% and Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry as subjects
	Chemistry
	Physics
	Mathematics
	Computer Science
	Statistics
M.Tech	Computer Science & Engineering	B.Tech / BE in CSE/IT or M.Sc. in CS/IT/Software Engineering or MCA with Bachelor's degree in CS/CA/IT or equivalent Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Electronics/Applied Science with minimum 55% marks
	Computational Biology	Master’s degree in any relevant area with minimum 55% marks OR B.Tech /BE in Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, Leather, Bioengineering, IT, Information Science, CSE, EEE, ECE, ME, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	Common Entrance Examination conducted by Pondicherry University in collaboration with Anna University
	Electronics & Communication	BE/B.Tech degree in Electronics/ ECE/ IT/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks	Entrance Examination conducted by the university
	Environmental Engineering & Management	B.Tech/BE with minimum 55% marks or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/ Life/Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks
	Exploration Geoscience	Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology with minimum 55% marks
	Green Energy Technology	BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Chemical/Biotechnology Or M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Nanoscience, Photonics with Mathematics at B.Sc. level with atleast 55% marks
	Nano Science & Technology	BE/ B.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology/ Polymer Science and Engg./ EEE/ ECE / Electronics and Instrumentation/ Chemical Technology/ Materials Science and Engg./ Mechanical Engg./ Metallurgical Engg./ Biotechnology with minimum 55% marks Or M.Sc. in Physics/ Applied Physics / Chemistry / Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nanoscience and Technology / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks
	Network & Internet Engineering	B.Tech/BE in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/EIE with minimum 55% marks Or M.Sc. in CS/IT/Software Engineering with minimum 55% marks Or MCA with Bachelor's degree in CS/CA/IT or equivalent Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Electronics/Applied Science with minimum 55% marks
MBA	Banking Technology	BE/B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/EI/ICE) Or Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT Or BCA Or B.Com (Computer Applications) or any other degree with PGDCA with minimum 55% marks with valid CAT score	On the Basis of CAT
	Business Administration	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in any discipline with valid CAT score
	Insurance Management (Karaikal)
	International Business
	Tourism
MCA	Computer Applications	BCA/BCS/BIT Or B.Com/Corporate Secretaryship/Economics/Business Administration with Mathematics/Business Mathematics/ Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects Or B.Sc. with Mathematics /Statistics as one of the subject with minimum 55% marks	Entrance Examination conducted by the university

Pondicherry University PG Diploma Admission 2020

The university offers PG Diploma in four specializations. Minimum eligibility for PG Diploma is a candidate must pass Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks from recognized university. Selection is done on the basis of Entrance Examination conducted by the university.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
PG Diploma	Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Food Industry	M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition / Food Science and Technology / Biotechnology/ Microbiology Or M.Tech. in Food Technology / Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% marks Or B.Tech in Food Technology / Biotechnology with at least 2 years of experience in the food industry Or B.Tech in Food Technology with two-year P.G. Diploma in Food Technology	Entrance Examination conducted by the university
	Green Energy Technology	B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Chemical or Biotechnology or M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Nanoscience or Photonics with Chemistry and Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 55% marks
	Criminology & Forensic Science	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks
	Intellectual Property Rights	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks

Pondicherry University PG Admission 2020: MA, M.Sc., M.Com, M.Ed., LLM, M.P.Ed.

The university offers PG courses in MA, M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., LLM, M.P.Ed., MPA, ML.I.Sc. and MSW. For PG courses, candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in relevant discipline from recognized university.

Selection to all the courses is done on the basis of Entrance Examination conducted by the university. For LLM, candidate also has to appear for GD/PI. For M.P.Ed., candidates also have to appear for Physical Fitness Test. For M.Sc. in Biotechnology, candidates are selected on the basis of JNU CEEB.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
MA	Anthropology	Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks	Entrance Examination conducted by the university
	Applied Economics	Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Quantitative Techniques / Statistics) or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operations Research/ Cooperation and Banking with a minimum of 50% marks
	English & Comparative Literature	Bachelor’s degree in English with a minimum of 50% of marks in Part III or a high second class in English under Part I or II
	French	Bachelor’s degree in French with a minimum 50% marks Or UG degree with two years of French in Part-I with at least 55% marks
	Hindi	Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or Any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or Any degree with Rastrabhasha Praveen degree obtained from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha
	History	Bachelor’s degree in History with 50% minimum marks or BA in Social Sciences with History as an ancillary or subsidiary paper with minimum 50% marks
	Mass Communication	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
	Philosophy	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
	Political and International Relations	Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with minimum 50% marks
	Political Science	Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with minimum 50% marks
	Sanskrit	Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with a minimum 50% marks or Sanskrit as a subject under part I or II/ minor/ optional in the Bachelor’s degree or traditional degree (Sastry/ Siromani/ Vidya Praveena)
	Sociology	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
	South Asian Studies	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
	Tamil	Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a minimum of 50% of marks or any Bachelor’s degree (other than Tamil) having Tamil under part I with a minimum 50% marks
M.Sc.	Applied Geology	Bachelor’s degree in Geology as the major subject and any two out of the following - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology as subjects with a minimum 55% marks
	Applied Psychology	BA/ B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology with at least 55% marks or Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as one of the subjects for all three years
	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. (M.L.T.)/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Biotechnology / Microbiology with minimum 55% marks
	Bioinformatics	Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with minimum 55% marks
	Biotechnology	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in other related areas with minimum of 55% marks	JNU CEEB
	Chemistry	Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks in Part III with Maths at 10+2 level	Entrance Examination
	Computer Science	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Applications/ Information Technology OR any other equivalent course with minimum 55% marks
	Disaster Management	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in Science/ B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum 55% marks
	Ecology & Environmental Sciences	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks and working knowledge of Mathematics and Science subjects at higher secondary level
	Electronic Media	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks in Electronic Media/ Journalism / Visual Communication/Visual Arts/ Performing Arts/Sciences Or Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks with one year Diploma in Computer Applications
	Food Science & Nutrition	Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics of Composite/ General Home Science/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology /Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Agriculture/ dairy / fisheries at B.Sc./ BAMS with minimum 55% marks
	Food Science & Technology	B.Sc. / B.Tech in Agriculture/ Agricultural Engineering/ Food Technology/Home Science/Food Science and Nutrition/Food Science and Quality Control/ Clinical Nutrition/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology. Mathematics at +1/+2// P.U.C level is compulsory (exempted for students with B.Sc/B.Tech Food Science and Technology/Food Technology)
	Marine Biology	Bachelor’s Degree in Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries and Aquaculture / Microbiology / Zoology with minimum 55% marks
	Mathematics	Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with minimum 55% marks
	Microbiology	Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/B.Sc., MLT/ Zoology/ or in any other branch of Life Sciences with minimum 55% marks
	Physics	Bachelors’ degree in Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry as one of the subject with minimum 55% marks
	Quantitative Finance	B. Sc. (Maths/ Statistics), B.Com/B.B.A/B.B.M (with Mathematics), B.A/B.Sc. (Economics/Econometrics) with Mathematics Or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology with minimum 55% marks
	Statistics	Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with Mathematical Statistics as allied subject with a minimum 55% marks
M.Com	Business Finance	Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Foreign Trade/Corporate Secretaryship/ BBA/BCM/BA Co-Op/ B.Com (Edn.)/B.Com (Vocational) with minimum 50% marks
M.Com	Accounting & Finance	Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or any other equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks
M.Ed.	-	B.Ed. Degree/ Four Integrated BA B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed./ B.Com B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks
M.L.I.S.	-	B.L.I.Sc. or Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks
MPA	Drama & Theatre Arts	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
MSW	-	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks	Entrance Examination + Physical Fitness Test
M.P.Ed.	-	B.P.Ed. Degree or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with minimum 50% marks	Entrance Examination
LL.M	-	LLB Degree or Five years of BL/ LLB course with minimum 50% marks	Entrance Examination+ GD + PI

Key Points about Entrance Examination:

For admission to PG courses, an Online Entrance Examination will be conducted and candidates will be evaluated on the basis of marks secured.
The paper will consist of 100 Multiple Choice questions to be answered within a time duration of 120 minutes. 4 marks will be allotted for every correct answer while 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Pondicherry University Ph.D. Admission 2020

The university offers a Ph.D. in various disciplines. The course is offered in Full-Time as well as Part-Time (External /Internal) mode.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate must have passed Master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.

Requirement of Experience:

Ph.D. (Part Time) – Internal:

Candidates working in College/ University departments and such other institutions recognized by Pondicherry University with at least two years of continuous teaching experience at degree and/ or post-graduate level in the subject concerned.
Candidates teaching in Recognized Schools at the High School level/ Polytechnic Colleges situated within the jurisdiction of Pondicherry University and have at least 5 years of continuous teaching experience in the subject concerned.
Non-teaching staff employed in a time scale of pay in this University and other affiliated research institutions.

Ph.D. (Part Time) – External:

Permanent academic staff of colleges/ universities/ other educational institutions of higher learning/ Research & Development Laboratories and Organizations with at least three years of continuous teaching/ research experience.
Employees with a minimum of ten years of experience in Government, Local Bodies, recognized Institutes, PSUs, NGOs.
Technocrats, Scientists, Social Scientists & Scholars and Administrators with at least 10 years of experience in India or abroad

Selection is done on the basis of Entrance Examination (70%) followed by Academic Record & Personal Interview (30%) conducted by the university. All the part-time External as well Internal candidates should submit a clear written proposal at the time of interview.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Process
Ph.D.	Master’s degree in relevant discipline from recognized university with minimum aggregate of 55% marks	Entrance Examination conducted by the university + PI + Academic Record

Key Note: Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test/JRF/UGC/CSIR or UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-INSPIRE are exempted from entrance examination.

Pondicherry University Distance Education Admission 2020

In addition to various regular PG/ PG Diploma/ Ph.D programmes, the university also offers several courses through distance learning mode via Directorate of Distance Education, PU.

Minimum eligibility for all the courses in DDE is a candidate must pass Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) from a recognized university. Selection is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

The university also conducts Spot Admission on a provisional basis in DDE, PU. Candidates can approach the Principal or his representative at the Admission Centre with Fee Payment receipt, original and self-attested Xerox documents.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
MA	English	Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) from a recognized university	Merit Based
	Sociology
	Hindi
M.Com	Finance
MBA	General
	Marketing
	Finance
	International Business
	Human Resource Management

Pondicherry University Application Process 2020

Candidates seeking admission to courses offered by Pondicherry University can register online through the official website and submit the required application form along with the processing fee. The fees can be submitted through online or offline mode.

How to Apply:

Visit the official website of the university and register as a new user.
Login with username and password and fill the form carefully.
Pay the application fees either through online or offline mode.
In case of online payment, candidate can pay via Credit card / Debit card / Net Banking. A confirmation mail will be sent to registered E-mail Id and SMS.
In case of offline payment, select Challan and follow the therein given instructions.

Course	Application Fees (General Category)	Application Fees (SC/ST)
Postgraduate Courses	600	300
Ph.D Courses	1000	500
MBA	1000	500

Note: PwD candidates need not to pay the application fees.

Pre-requisites for Registration:

Colour Passport Photo of size 20Kb-60Kb
Signature of Applicant of size 10Kb-30Kb
Community Certificate for SC/ST category
Disability Certificate for PwD

For more information, candidates can check the Pondicherry University Prospectus.

Pondicherry University NRI & Overseas Candidates Admission 2020

Self-supporting foreign candidates who wish to study in this university may apply online through the official website for which the application fees is US$ 100.
Foreign candidates are required to appear for written test and/or viva-voce in case they are already in India at the time of written examination.
Applicants who are abroad at the time of filling application will be exempted from the entrance examination.
Candidates who have passed University degrees outside India should enclose copies of relevant documents in English version duly attested with the application form.

For Ph.D. Admission:

Applicant must have a valid research visa and submit the application along with details of proposed research.
Admission is subject to the recommendation of Admission Committee of the concerned department and availability of supervisors in the proposed area of research in the department.
Candidates who are selected under International Cultural/ Educational Exchange schemes of Government of India /UN Bodies are exempted from admission test.

Pondicherry University Counselling Schedule 2020

The university conducts Counselling in the last week of June after the declaration of result. The interview schedule for the Ph.D. program commences in the month of July.

For PG Courses, Selected/Waitlisted candidates need to report at the concerned Head of the department at 10 am along with original certificates and documents mentioned below with required fees. Check Counselling Fees Details.

Original and Xerox Documents required at the time of admission:

SSC certificate/Mark statement for age proof
HSC or its equivalent Certificate/Marks Statement
Degree/ Provisional Certificate for
OBC with Non- Creamy Layer certificate recently issued by Competent Authority, in case of OBC candidate
Recently issued SC/ST/PH/Pondicherry Residence certificate/Karaikal Residence Certificate from the competent authority as applicable
Migration/Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended
Two stamp size color photograph (For Group Medical Insurance Policy)
Soft copy of color passport size photograph in a CD (for Library and ID Card)

Note: Candidates with the awaited results may also report for admission counseling with all the available mark sheets and certificates.

FAQ

Ques. How are candidates shortlisted for Ph.D. admissions at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Candidates at Pondicherry University are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained by them in the entrance exam, personal interview, and academic records. Weightage given to each factor is as follows:

Entrance Exam - 70 %
Personal Interview & Academic Record - 30 %

Ques. What are some of the colleges under the affiliation of Pondicherry University in Karaikal?

Ans. Some of the colleges under the affiliation of Pondicherry University in Karaikal are:

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute- Read More
Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology- Read More
R V S College of Engineering and Technology- Read More
Avvaiyar Government College for Women- Read More

Ques. What is the intake capacity for the MA program?

Ans. The intake capacity for the MA program at Pondicherry University is:

MA Program	Intake
Anthropology	45
Economics	78
English & Comparative Literature	125
French (Translation & Interpretation)	75
Hindi	32
History	60
Human Rights and Inclusive Policy	20
Mass Communication	60
Philosophy	39
Politics and International Relations	60
Political Science	50
Sanskrit	19
Sociology	50
South Asian Studies	50
Tamil	75
Women's Studies	20

Ques. What is the intake capacity for the MBA (General) program?

Ans. The intake capacity for the MBA (General) program:

148 through CAT Score
2 Andaman & Nicobar
18 Foreign & NRI student

Ques. What is the exam pattern for MBA (Part-time Self Financing) course?

Ans. The exam paper pattern for the self-financing course is divided into 5 sections. Each section carries 20 questions. The sections are as follows:

Section A: English Comprehension
Section B: Quantitive Aptitude
Section C: Logic Reasoning
Section D: Data Interpretation
Section E: General Awareness

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of MBA (TTM) at Pondicherry University?

Ans. The top recruiters of MBA (TTM) at Pondicherry University are Thomas Cook, Ease My Trip, Pickyourtrail, Infinity Solutions, FCM Travel Solutions, Ria Travels, International Travel House, Zenith Holidays, Easystay and Akshaya India, etc.

Ques. What is the application fee for JNU CEEB 2020?

Ans. The application fee for the JNU CEEB 2020 is:

General/ OBC: INR 340
SC/ ST/ PC: INR 260

Ques. Does Pondicherry University award scholarships to students?

Ans. The university offers various fellowships/ scholarships to its students:

Ph.D. Non-Net Fellowship-UGC
Junior Research Fellowship
Government of Puducherry Fellowship / Scholarship Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
N.B.H.M. Scholarship
Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship
Government of India SC/ST/OBC Scholarship
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM)
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship / Maulana Azad National Fellowship
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE)
GATE Scholarship
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
M.TECH. Computational Biology & M.Sc. Biotechnology
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders
Scholarships for M.Sc. Marine Biology & Disaster Management

Ques. What are the Pondicherry University entrance examination centers?

Ans. Pondicherry University entrance examination center are as follows:

Aizwal	Hyderabad	Kakinada	Puducherry
Allahabad	Imphal	Lucknow	Pune
Bangalore	Indore	Madurai	Ranchi
Bhopal	Jaipur	Mangalore	Sambalpur
Bhubaneshwar	Jammu	Mahe/ Thalassery	Shillong
Chennai	Karaikal	Mumbai	Srinagar
Coimbatore	Kochi	New Delhi	Thiruvananthapuram
Chandigarh	Kolkata	Vellore	Tiruchirapalli
Guwahati	Kozhikode	Patna	Vijayawada
Gwalior	Kottayam	Port Blair (Andamans)	Vishakapatnam

Ques. Are there any seats reserved for the candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry?

Ans. Yes, 25% of the seats are reserved for Puducherry Union territory candidates in courses such as

MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)
M.Sc. (Physics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Applied Geology)
MA (Economics, Mass Communication, South Asian Studies)
Master of Library & Information Science, Master of Education Master of Social Work
M.Tech (Network & Information Security, Environmental Engineering & Management)
M.Sc (Applied Psychology, Electronic Media)
MCA and M.Com (Business Finance),

20% reservation is given for Pondicherry UT candidates in MBA (Business Administration) course.

PU, Pondicherry Fees & Eligibility

Course	Fees	Eligibility
M.C.A	₹37,318 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation+ Entrance Test
M.Sc	₹26,218 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation With 55% marks
MBA	₹74,718 (1st Year Fees)	Pass in Graduation + CAT
B.Sc + M.Sc	₹25,901 (1st Year Fees)	10+2
M.A	₹20,781 (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50% of marks
Ph.D	₹23,301 (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation With 55%
BA + MA	₹23,901 (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50% marks

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
B.Sc, BA, M.Com, M.Ed, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, M.P.Ed,	Admission Link

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Pondicherry University (PU) Ph.D Admissions 2020: Dates, Eligibility, Forms

both application mode

Established in 1985, Pondicherry University is situated in the southern part of the country and it has three campuses. Pondicherry University has 15 schools, 37 departments, 10 centres and 92 affiliated colleges offering Post Graduate courses in the Faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering Technology, Fine Arts, Law, Management and Medicine. The university offers Ph.D. program in more than 30 disciplines in full time and part time (Internal/External) modes. Candidates are selected to Ph.D. program on the basis of Entrance Examination (70%), Academic Record and Interview (30%). Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test/JRF/UGC/CSIR or UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-INSPIRE are exempted from entrance examination. The entrance examination is conducted in the month of May. The result for Entrance examination is declared in the month of June each year and the interview schedule starts in the month of July. Latest Update: The Interview Schedule for Ph.D. courses is on July 02, 05, 09, 11 & 16, 2020 respectively. Read More: Pondicherry University Admission Candidate can register for admission through the Online Admission Portal of the university by submitting an application fee of INR 600 (for general category) and INR 300 (for SC/ST category). The application fee for NRI and Overseas candidate is INR 6500 or US$ 100 which can be submitted through online or offline mode. Candidates can also check Courses & Fees Structure offered by Pondicherry University

By Mansi Topa | 29, January 2020

Pondicherry University (PU) PG Admissions 2020: Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Result

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Pondicherry University (PU) offers one year PG programs , five -year Integrated P.G. Programs and full time PG Diploma course . PU provides MA, MSc, M.tech, MBA, M.com, M.Ed, MCA, M.Lib.Is, MPA, M.P.Ed, MSW, LLM at PG level . MA program is available in 16 specializations, MSc in 19, M.tech in 8, MBA in 5, M.com in 2 different subjects. http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ Pondicherry University offers 5 years Integrated P.G Programs in MSc, MA in six specializations and three different subjects respectively. PG diploma in Green Energy Technology, Criminology and forensic science, Intellectual property rights and Forensic Anthropology are also offered by PU. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from recognized University as basic eligibility and mode of selection will be a University online Entrance test. Interested aspirants can apply at Pondicherry University website after a payment of INR 600 (General) and INR 300 (SC/ST). Course Specialization Intake (Total) MA 16 700 MSc 19 928 M.Tech 8 226 MBA 5 440 M.com 2 194 M.Ed 1 56 MCA 1 113 M.Lib.IS 1 39 MPA 1 35 M.P.Ed 1 45 MSW 1 59 LLM 1 23 Read about Pondicherry University Courses & Fee

By Mansi Topa | 29, January 2020

Pondicherry University MBA Admission 2020: Courses, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Selection Process

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July 29: CAT 2020 Exam to be conducted on November 29, 2020 Check Here Pondicherry University offers MBA programs in various disciplines. The Management of School was the first B School to be established in the University in 1985 and it has been in the business of developing managers for the society since then. Pondicherry University’s Department of Management Studies (DMS) was the first academic entity that offers 2-year, full-time MBA Programs with specialization in functional areas such as Banking Technology, Tourism, International Business, etc. It is launching a 2-year, full-time MBA program with a specialization in Business Analytics. For MBA, candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in relevant specialization with a minimum of 55% marks. The University takes admission in MBA on the basis of CAT Score. Candidates with valid CAT scores can apply on the University portal. Selected candidates will have to appear for GD/PI round in the University campus.The applicants have to pay the application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST) before submitting the application form and INR 600/- (INR 300/- for SC/ST) in case of PG Diploma programme. Pondicherry University provides full-time MBA programs in 12 different specializations, Ph.D. in 3 specializations and PG Diploma in 1 specialization which has around 540 seats as total intake. Pondicherry University Courses Highlights 2020 Course Offered MBA, Ph.D., PG Diploma Duration MBA- 2 years Ph.D- 3 Years PG Diploma- 1 Year Course Type Full-Time/ Part-Time Specializations MBA – 12 Ph.D. – 3 PG Diploma – 1 Eligibility Criteria MBA-Bachelor’s degree Ph.D- Master’s Degree PG Diploma- Graduation Degree Selection Criteria MBA- Entrance Exam Entrance Name MBA: CAT Application Mode Online Admission Link Click Here Official Website http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/

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Batch 2019 MBA, International BusinessJuly 1, 2020

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My university life was s great experience and st last I can say that my university is really very good in all the expect as we canexoect more from that. As been having in proffesionals cource but management has to work and they can really improve themselves as their is lot space for the improvement.

5 /10 faculty

5 /10 placement

9 /10 social life

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Anonymous

Mam MCA entrance exam ki form kb aayegi

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Hi Ankit, you can check the admission dates from the official website of the university.

Anonymous

Can I know whether the application is open for MSc maths and statistics and is there entrance for both

Anonymous

Sir msc microbiology is there??

Anonymous

Hi Shantha, yes, this course is available in the university.

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hlo sir/madam i want previous year entrace test Question papers for M.Tech in Electronics

Anonymous

Hi Faizan, you can check the question papers of the entrance exam from the official website of the university.

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Sir, I want to join M. Sc food and nutrition... I want to know is there any entrance exam for M. Sc food and nutrition

Anonymous

Hi Sreeshitha, yes, the university conducts entrance examination for admission to the mentioned course.

Anonymous

sir can i get admission for MCA

Anonymous

Hi Tahil, Please contact to this number:- 0413-2655179 for getting the Admission in MCA Course.

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Sir.I am LENIN,BA.BL.From Madurai.I Will desire for LLM COURSE. When issued applications. Form. Further details. Need. For me.so help me thank you. Sir

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Hello Lenin, for getting Admission in LLM Course please follow this link:- Admission Details

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m.p.ed online appley

Ruby Pakhariya

Hi Udayakumar, to get details on the procedure for admission, please find the link http://collegedunia.com/university/25772-pondicherry-university-pondicherry/admission

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"exemption from Ph.D Entrance Exam" What does this mean?

Ruby Pakhariya

Hi Samira, if you are finding this sentence in any admission process or selection process to Ph.D. Course that mean ("exemption from Ph.D. Entrance Exam"), you don't need to take any admission test or entrance exam to get admission to the Ph.D. Course.

Anonymous

sir, is there any scholarship for outer state student at your university ?

Ruby Pakhariya

Hi Rajat, you may find the details on scholarship by going through the reviews given by the students of the University. Please find the link for same http://collegedunia.com/university/25772-pondicherry-university-pondicherry/scholarship

Anonymous

hello, i want know about MA english admission cutoff marks

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