Pondicherry University Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

K Krishna Priya K Krishna Priya | Jan 22, 2024
K Krishna Priya
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Updated on - Jan 22, 2024

Latest Updates for Pondicherry University

  • 27 March 2024 :

    CUET Application Form 2024 last date to apply has been extended till Mar 31, 2024.

  • 20 March 2024 :

    NEET PG 2024 Exam Date has been preponed to Jun 23, 2024.

Pondicherry University admission 2024 provides various integrated undergraduate programs, post-graduate programs, diploma courses, and doctoral courses. Candidates willing to apply for any courses provided by the university shall fulfill the criteria for Pondicherry University admission to the respective courses. Pondicherry University admission is entrance-based. The University allows MBA Admission based on the CAT Score or university exam. Pondicherry University admission department also accepts CUET entrance exam scorecards other than CAT entrance exam scores. 

Pondicherry University admission to the UG courses will be done through the CUET-UG entrance exam scorecard, and for PG courses, the college accepts CAT and CUET-PG scorecards. Also, a past academic record is necessary to proceed further in the Pondicherry University admission process. For admission into M. Tech selection is based on the Pondicherry University Entrance Exam conducted by Pondicherry University in collaboration with Anna University. 

Pondicherry University offers a diverse range of courses, with nominal educational requirements for the admission procedure. Check the GetMyUni Verdict on Pondicherry University to learn about the different courses offered by the institution and the affordability of the courses.

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Pondicherry University Admission Highlights 2024

The highlights of Pondicherry University admission 2024 are tabulated below.

Institution

Pondicherry University

Type

Public

Courses Offered

BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Sc (Post Basic), B.Pharms, B.Tech, BBA, MBBS, BCA, BAMS, B.Ed, B.Voc, BDS, BPA, BVA, BVSC, B.Lib.I.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LL.M, MCA, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MPA, MSW, MD, MS, MDS, M.Pharma, M.Ch, M.Lib.I.Sc, Ph.D, M.Phil, Certificate Courses, UG Diploma, PG Diploma.

Entrance Exam

GATE, CAT, JRF, CUET

Mode Of Application

Online

Selection Criteria 

Entrance scores, Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor's degree (for master degrees), Master degree (for Ph.D. and research degrees)

 

Pondicherry University UG Admission 2024

Pondicherry University admission to undergraduate courses like BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, B.Pharma, and more are open for interested candidates. Admission to these courses will depend upon whether the candidate meets all the criteria, including a positive academic profile. They also accept the CUET scores and Pondicherry University examination scores at the time of admission. 

Below are the programs and their specializations for the Pondicherry University UG admission 2024.

Courses Specializations
BA English, Political Science, Sociology, History, +more
B.Com General, Cooperative Management, Corporate Secretaryship, Foreign Trade
B.Pharma General
B.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, +more
B.Sc (Post Basic) Nursing
BBA General, Tourism, and Travel Management
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (General)
BCA General
BE / B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Food Technology, +more
BAMS General
B.Ed General
B.P.Ed General
B.Voc Cardiac Lab Technology, Fashion Technology, Optometry Technology, +more
BDS General
BPA Music, Dance, Hindusthani Vocal
BVA General
BVSC General
B.Lib.I.Sc General

Pondicherry University UG Admission Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for various UG courses are below for quick reference. If the candidates enrolling for these courses have a valid score on the CUET and Pondicherry University examinations can also enroll. The common requirement to be eligible in the Pondicherry University admission process is securing at least 45% to 50% in class 10+2; however, it will vary on each course.

  • For B.Sc, candidates interested in enrolling must complete class 10+2 with a 35% to 55% aggregate score. Candidates must also attend CENTAC counseling.
  • For BE/B. Tech, candidates must secure an aggregate of 45% to 50% in class 10+2 and a valid score in JEE Mains, CENTAC, or AP EAMCET.
  • For BA, candidates must complete class 10+2 with a minimum of 40% to 50% in the qualifying examination.
  • The eligibility criteria for BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc (Post Basic), BPA, and BVA are to qualify for class 10+2 and attend the CENTAC. A minimum of 45% to 50% aggregate is important.
  • For BDS, MBBS, and BAMS, the eligibility criteria are that candidates must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate in class 10+2 and a valid score in the NEET exam.
  • For B.P.Ed, the candidate must secure 35% aggregate in class 10+2.

Pondicherry University PG Admission 2024

Pondicherry University offers PG programs in the arts, sciences, commerce, law, engineering, management, etc. Pondicherry University PG admission 2024 to programs such as MA, MSc, and MCom is based on the performance of candidates in the qualifying examination. Apart from the Pondicherry University entrance exam 2024, the university also accepts the results of various national and university entrance exams for MBA, LLM, and MTech programs.

The PG courses at Pondicherry University with their specializations are given in the table below.

Courses Specializations
M.Tech Computational Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, Network and Information Security, +more
MBA International Business, Data Analytics, Tourism, and Travel Management, +more
MA Tamil, Economics, Sanskrit, and +more 
M.Sc Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and +more
MCom Business Finance, Accounting, and Taxation
LLM Corporate and Securities Laws, Intellectual Property Laws, International Commercial Laws
M.Lib.I.Sc Master of Library and Information Science (General)
MCA General, MCA Lateral Entry
M.Ed General
M.P.Ed General
MSW General
MPA Drama and Theatre Arts
M.Pharma Pharmacology
M.Ch Plastic Surgery
MHMTT General 
MVSC General
MD Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Microbiology, Psychiatry, +more
MDS Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, +more
MS General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), +more

Pondicherry University PG Admission Eligibility Criteria

  • For M.Tech, candidates must have completed graduation with 55% marks in BE / B.Tech in relevant subjects from a recognized university to get admission into M.Tech at Pondicherry University.
  • Candidates must have completed graduation with 55% marks in relevant subjects from a recognized university to get admission into M.Sc / MCA.
  • Candidates must hold a graduation degree with 50% marks in relevant subjects from a recognized university to get admission into MA / M.Com / LLM / M.Lib.I.Sc 

Pondicherry University Research Admission 2024

Pondicherry University offers Ph.D. and M.Phil courses in various disciplines at the Doctorate level. The University selection for these courses is based on merit in an entrance examination followed by an interview. The details are given below for the various Research Courses at Pondicherry University with their specializations.

Courses Specializations
Ph.D. Tamil, Economics, International Business, Mathematics, +more
M.Phil Drama and Theatre Arts

Pondicherry University Research Admission Eligibility Criteria

  • Admission to the Ph.D. program at Pondicherry University is based on merit secured in an entrance examination followed by an interview conducted by the university.

Pondicherry University Certificate Course and Diploma Admission 2024

Pondicherry University offers PG Diploma with various specializations for 1 year. The basic eligibility for getting admission into such courses at Pondicherry University is graduation & selection to these courses is based on merit in an entrance examination. Pondicherry University offers PG Diploma courses with various specializations are tabulated below.

Courses Specializations
Certificate Courses Yoga, Event Management, Diabetic Care and Management, +more
UG Diploma Document Writing, Hospital Management and Administration, Accounting and Taxations, +more
PG Diploma Foreign Trade, Industrial Psychology, Biotechnology, +more

Pondicherry University Certificate Course and Diploma Admission Eligibility Criteria

  • For Certificate Courses and UG Diploma admission, candidates must pass class 12 or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
  • For PG Diploma, candidates must have a graduate degree in a relevant discipline with at least 45% aggregate to proceed further in the Pondicherry University admission process.

Pondicherry University UG Specialisation 2024

Below are the specializations for all UG courses offered at Pondicherry University admission 2024.

BA Specialisation

BA Specialisation
General English
Political Science Sociology
Economics History / Historical Studies
Tamil Bengali
French Philosophy, Yoga, Indian Culture
Malayalam Social Work

B.Sc Specialisation

B.Sc Specialisation
Physics Chemistry
Mathematics Statistics
Computer Science Applied Geology

B.Tech Specialisation

B.Tech Specialisation
Food Technology Computer Science and Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Information Technology
Robotics and Automation Computer Science and Business System
Mechanical Engineering Marine Engineering
Civil Engineering B.Tech (Lateral)

B.Voc Specialisation

B.Voc Specialisation
Optometry Technology Cardiac Lab Technology
Radiographic and Imaging Technology Renal Dialysis Technology
Fashion Technology Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry)
Operation Theatre Technology Journalism and Mass Communication
Software Development Journalism and Mass Communication (Lateral Entry)
Retail Management  Tourism and Service Industry

 

Pondicherry University PG Specialisation 2024

Below are the master's programs and their specializations for the Pondicherry University PG admission 2024.

M.Tech Specialisation

M.Tech Specialisations
Computational Biology Computer Science and Engineering Network and Information Security
Electronics and Communication Engineering Communication and Information Systems Green Energy Technology
Nanoscience and Technolgy Environmental Engineering and Management  

MBA Specialisations

MBA Specialisations

International Business

Data Analytics

Insurance Management

Banking Technology

Financial Technology

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MA Specialisation

MA Specialisations
Tamil Economics English and Comparative Literature
Sanskrit Philosophy Anthropology
Hindi Sociology History
Women's Studies Human Rights and Inclusive Policy Mass Communication

M.Sc Specialisation

M.Sc Specialisations
Mathematics Physics Quantitative Finance
Chemistry Applied Geology Applied Psychology
Food Science and Nutrition Food Science and Technology Coastal Disaster Management
Ecology Environmental Sciences Microbiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Marine Biology Bioinformatics
Computer Science Electronics Media  

MD Specialisation

MD Specialisations
General Medicine Community Medicine Microbiology
Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy Pediatrics Pathology
Anaesthesiology Psychiatry Anatomy
Physiology Forensic Medicine and Toxicology  Radio Diagnosis
Pharmacology Bio-Chemistry Pulmonary Medicine

MDS Specialisation

MDS Specialisations
Oral Pathology Orthodontics Conservative Dentistry
Pedodontics Periodontics  Prosthodontics

MS Specialisations

MS Specialisations
Orthopedics General Surgery
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) Ophthalmology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Pondicherry University Research Admission Specialisation 2024

The specializations offered by Pondicherry University for research admissions are given below.

Ph.D. Specialization

Ph.D. Specializations
Tamil Economics International Business
Mathematics Management Tourism Studies
Statistics Chemistry Commerce
Banking Technology Earth Sciences Applied Psychology
Biotechnology Food Science and Nutrition Food Science and Technology
English Sanskrit Coastal Disaster Management
Ecology and Environmental Sciences Microbiology French
Philosophy Anthropology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Marine Biology Bioinformatics Hindi
Physical Education History Women's Studies
European Studies Sociology Social Work

Pondicherry University Certificate Course and Diploma Specialisation 2024

The specializations for certificate courses, UG Diploma, and PG Diploma that Pondicherry University offers are as follows.

Certificate Courses

Certificate Courses
Yoga Tourism and Tour Guide Event Management
Photography and Videography Food Safety and Quality Management Diabetic Care and Management
Medical Lab Technology Adolescent Health and Counseling Medical Lab Technology
Radio Jockey and Reporting German Japanese
Korean French Arabic
Chinese Spanish Spoken English
Data Entry and Processing Care of Special Children - Mentally Challenged Tally

UG Diploma 

UG Diploma 
Document Writing Accounting and Taxations  Medical Record and Administration
Hospital Management and Administration Medical Lab Technology Cardiac Lab Technology
Sanitary Inspector Operation Theatre Techniques Early Childhood Care
Catering and Hospitality Physician Assistants Radiographic and Imaging Technology
Tourism and Ticketing Sales Management Tourism and Service Industry
Computer Graphics and Web Technology Graphics and Animation Video Production
Office Management and Secretarial Practice Certified Radiological Assistant  Information Technology
Electro Cardiographic Techniques Hardware Management Insurance Management
D.Voc (2D and 3D Animation) D.Voc (Digital Photography) D.Voc (Video Production and Editing)
Advanced Diploma (Operation Theatre Technology)

PG Diploma

PG Diploma
Foreign Trade Industrial Psychology Biotechnology
Professional Communication in English Functional Hindi and Translation Human Rights
Rural Development Teaching Skills Criminology and Forensic Science
Intellectual Property Rights Library Automation and Networking  

Pondicherry University Admission Dates 2024

Tentative events like the Pondicherry University admission dates, CUET exam dates, Pondicherry University entrance exam 2024, etc., are tabulated below for reference.

Events Dates
Application Submission Date April 2024 - September 2024
CUET UG Examination Last week of June 2024
CUET PG Examination September 2024 - September 2024
Shortlisting Date To be announced
Counseling To be announced

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2024

Pondicherry University admissions 2024 is based on merit in the previously qualified exams and the eligibility score in CUET/GAT/CAT/JRF entrance exams. To be shortlisted in the admission process, candidates must attempt the Pondicherry University entrance exams 2024 that are accepted for various courses. The selection at Pondicherry University PG admission 2024 and Pondicherry University UG admission 2024 depend upon the seats allocated for various programs and their availability.

Below are the Pondicherry University admission 2024 courses that aspiring candidates can apply to. Candidates can also apply if they have appeared for the Pondicherry University Examination 2024.

Course Seat
BA 3700
B.Com 2009
B.Sc 4026
B.Sc (Post Basic) 115
B.Pharma 60
BE / B.Tech 6690
BBA 457
MBBS 150
BCA 337
BAMS 50
B.Ed 1200
B.Voc 272
BDS 100
BPA 90
BVA 30
BVSC 80
B.Lib.I.Sc 44
M.Tech 1232
MBA / PGDM 1271
MA 1254
M.Sc 2142
M.Com 511
LL.M 50
MCA 469
M.Ed 113
M.P.Ed 45
MPA 39
MSW 85
MD 57
MDS 29
MS 12
M.Pharma 4
M.Ch 1
M.Lib.I.Sc 44
Ph.D 82
M.Phil 138
Certificate Courses 540
UG Diploma 902
PG Diploma 232

Pondicherry University Application Process 2024

To apply for c this academic year, the candidates shall register themselves and fill out the online Pondicherry University application form 2024 which is available on the university’s official website. To know more about course-wise fee structure, refer to the Pondicherry University fee structure online.

Steps to Apply for Pondicherry University

The following steps will help you find the Pondicherry University application form 2024.

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of Pondicherry University 
  • Step 2: Then go to the home page
  • Step 3: Search for the Pondicherry University admission tab and click on admission 2024
  • Step 4: Then find the course you find yourself interested in and click on the Pondicherry University Apply Online button
  • Step 5: After selecting the Pondicherry University apply online button, you will be directed to the next page for further process
  • Step 6: Complete the criteria and pay the application fee
  • Step 7: Then submit the application form

Documents Required for Application Process

The following are the necessary credentials one needs to keep ready to complete the online Pondicherry University application form 2024.

  • Scanned copy of class 10th and 12th certificate or mark sheet
  • Scanned color passport size photograph. (Size should be between 20KB to 60KB for uploading
  • Scanned signature of the applicant (Size should be between 10KB to 30KB for uploading)
  • Scanned copy of Community Certificate, if the applicant belongs to SC/ ST category
  • Scanned copy of Disability Certificate, if the applicant is physically disabled
  • Scanned copy of the relevant certificate from Govt. Medical officer/ RMO, if the applicant is a Transgender
  • Valid email id of the applicant to be used for all Pondicherry University admission-related correspondences
  • Valid mobile number for sending SMS
  • Valid Credit/ Debit Card/ Net Banking Account needed for online payment of application fee

Pondicherry University Admission Helpline Process 2024

The contact details for Pondicherry University admission 2024 are as follows.

Pondicherry University Admission Contact Details
Phone 0413-2655179
Address R Venkat Raman Nagar, Kalapet Pondicherry-605014, India
Email registrar@pondiuni.edu.in

Pondicherry University Admission Highlights

Courses Exams Accepted
PGDM CAT

Pondicherry University Admission FAQs

Which PG programmes are offered by Pondicherry University?

The Pondicherry University offers various PG programmes like MA/M.Sc., M.Tech, MCA and MBA etc.

What courses are offered under distance education at Pondicherry University?

Pondicherry University offers distance education for PG, PG Diploma, MA, MBA, M.Com courses through distance learning mode via Directorate of Distance Education, PU.

How is Pondicherry university for MBA in Tourism?

Pondicherry University is one of the best central universities in India. For MBA in tourism, this university has a lot of observational visits and is very well guided by the experienced staff of the department.

How can I apply to Pondicherry University?

Candidates who meet the basic eligibility criteria and have appeared for the entrance exam that Pondicherry University accepts can apply online. The application form is available on the official website of the University.

Is there an entrance exam for UG at Pondicherry University?

Yes, a valid score is secure for the entrance exams like CUET, Pondicherry University entrance exam, JEE Maims (for BTech), GATE, CAT, or JRF, are accepted for UG courses.

When can I apply to Pondicherry University?

The Pondicherry University application form 2024 is available on the official website. Interested candidates can apply online if they meet all the course-wise eligibility criteria.

How to verify my documents for distance courses?

The documents can be verified online and offline. If you cannot verify online, you can verify at the Pondicherry University spot admission centers or send the original documents through a registered post to the Director, DDE. After verification, the documents will be sent back.

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