Pondicherry University is a central university which is located in Puducherry India. It has been founded in 1985 by the Government of India. This university is a collegiate university with its jurisdiction spread over the Union territories of Puducherry. It offers various PG courses and MBA programmes.
The Specialization offered in some courses are:
Course |
Specialization |
M.Tech |
Computer science |
Computational biology |
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Electronics and communication |
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Environmental Engineering |
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Exploration Geoscience |
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Green Energy Technology |
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Network & Internet Engineering |
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PG Diploma |
Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Food Industry |
Green Energy Technology |
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Criminology & Forensic Science |
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Intellectual Property Rights |
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M.Com |
Business finance |
Accounting and finance |
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MA |
Anthropology |
Applied Economics |
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English & Comparative Literature |
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French |
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Hindi |
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History |
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Mass Communication |
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Philosophy |
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Political and international relations |
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Political Science |
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Sanskrit |
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Sociology |
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South Asian studies |
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Tamil |
Once the university prospectus is completely read the candidates must fill in the application form:
The entrance exam is offered for various programmes. Depending upon the marks scored in the exam, seats will be allocated.
Steps to download the Hall Ticket
Step 1: Visit the Pondicherry university official website.
Step 2: Go to Admissions.
Step 3: Click on Admission
Step 4: Click on the download Hall ticket
Step 5: Login using User- ID and Password
Step 6: Click on Submit
Step 7: Admit card will be generated on the display screen.
Step 8: Download the Admit card
Course |
Eligibility |
Admission Criteria |
Integrated MA |
Minimum of 50%marks in 12th grade |
Based on University entrance exam scores |
Integrated M.Sc |
The candidate must have minimum 50% marks in 12th grade, mainly in subjects like Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
Course |
Eligibility |
Admission Criteria |
M.Tech (Computer science) |
The Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in CS/CA/IT and should have a minimum mark of 55% in Mathematics, Physics, or Applied science |
Based on the Entrance exam results conducted by the university |
M.Tech (Computational biology) |
The Candidate must have a minimum of 55% marks in Masters degree or B.Tech /BE in Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology. |
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M.Tech (Electronics and communication) |
Must be a graduate of BE/B.Tech degree in Electronics/ ECE/ IT/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks |
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M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) |
B.Tech/BE graduate with a minimum of 55% marks or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics, Science |
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M.Tech ( Exploration Geoscience) |
Must hold a Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology with minimum 55% marks |
Based on the Entrance exam results conducted by the university |
M.Tech (Green Energy Technology) |
The Candidate must be a BE/B. Tech graduate in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Chemical/Biotechnology Or M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Nanoscience, Photonics with Mathematics at B.Sc. level with at least 55% marks |
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M.Tech (Network & Internet Engineering) |
B.Tech/BE graduate in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/EIE with a minimum of 55% marks |
Based on the Entrance exam results conducted by the university |
MBA |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in any discipline with valid CAT score |
Based on the CAT results |
MCA |
The candidate must hold a degree in BCA/BCS/BIT Or B.Com/Corporate Secretaryship/Economics/Business with Computer Applications as one of the subjects with minimum 55% marks |
Based on university entrance exam scores |
MA (Anthropology) |
The candidate must be a graduate in Bachelor’s Degree minimum 50% marks. |
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MA (Applied Economics) |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Quantitative Techniques / Statistics) or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with an aggregate of 50% marks |
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MA (English & Comparative Literature) |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in English with an aggregate of 50% marks in Part III or a high second class in English |
Based on university entrance exam scores |
MA (French) |
The candidate must be a graduate in 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 |
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MA (Hindi) |
Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum aggregate of 50%marks |
Based on university entrance exam scores |
MA (History) |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in History with 50% minimum marks |
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MA (Mass Communication) |
The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks |
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MA (Philosophy) |
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MA (Political and international relations) |
The candidate should be a graduate in Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with minimum 50% marks |
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MA (Political Science) |
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with minimum 50% marks |
Based on university entrance exam scores |
MA (Sanskrit) |
The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of50% marks |
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MA (Sociology) |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks |
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MA (South Asian studies) |
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MA (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 |
Based on university entrance exam scores
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M.Com (Business finance) |
The candidate must be a graduate in Bachelor’s degree, Commerce or any other equivalent degree with an aggregate of 50% marks |
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M.Com (Accounting and finance) |
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M.Ed |
The candidate must hold B.Ed. Degree or Four Integrated BA B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed./ B.Com B.Ed. with an aggregate of 50% marks |
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M.L.I.S |
The candidate must be a graduate in B.L.I.Sc. or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
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MPA (Drama and Theatre Arts) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% marks |
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MSW |
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LL.M |
The candidate must be a graduate in LLB Degree or Five years of BL/ LLB course with minimum 50% marks |
Entrance Examination along with GD and PI |
M.P.Ed. |
The candidate must be a graduate in B.P.Ed. Degree or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with an aggregate of 50% marks |
Based on marks obtained in the entrance examination |
Course |
Eligibility |
Academic criteria |
PG Diploma (Food Safety and Quality Assurance in the Food Industry) |
The candidate must hold M.Sc degree. in Food Science and nutrition with minimum 50% marks. At least 2 years of experience in the food industry |
Based on the university entrance exam scores
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PG Diploma (Green Energy Technology) |
The candidate must have completed B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, with an aggregate of 55% marks |
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PG Diploma (Criminology & Forensic Science) |
The candidate must hold a minimum aggregate of 50% in bachelors degree. |
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PG Diploma (Intellectual Property Rights) |
The candidate must hold a minimum aggregate of 50% in bachelors degree. |
Course |
Eligibility |
Admission criteria |
Ph.D |
The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university and should have a minimum aggregate of 55% marks |
Entrance Examination conducted by the university along with PI and good Academic Record. |
Course |
Eligibility |
Admission Criteria |
MA |
The candidate must have completed the Bachelor’s degree(10+2+3) from a recognized university |
Based on the merit |
M.Com |
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MBA |
Pondicherry University | Contact Details |
Phone Number |
0413-2655179 |
FAX |
0413-2655734 |
Address |
Pondicherry University, Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Administrative Building, R.V.Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry, India – 605014. |
Course For Admission | Total Tution Fees | Admission Forms |
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Pondicherry University, Puducherry MA | Rs. 23,600 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry MBA | Rs. 56,857 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry MBA | Rs. 18,000 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.Tech | Rs. 31,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.Com | Rs. 27,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry MCA | Rs. 44,470 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.Lib.I.Sc | Rs. 23,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.Sc | Rs. 31,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry MSW | Rs. 27,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry MPA | Rs. 27,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.P.Ed | Rs. 23,500 | |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry M.Sc + Ph.D | Rs. 2.38 Lakh |
Are there any scholarships offered by the Pondicherry University?
Pondicherry University Scholarship is provided to deserving candidates during the admission process. Scholarships like 100% concession in respect of tuition fee alone is extended to Physically Challenged Persons; 50% Concession in respect of tuition fee is extended to Defence personnel in Indian armed and paramilitary forces, Widows, Transgenders, Prisoners, Deserted women; All the full-time scholars admitted to Ph.D. programs of the university departments, will be eligible for a scholarship of INR 5,000/- per month; etc.
What facilities are available at the Pondicherry University campus?
Pondicherry University has AC, well-maintained wifi-enabled campuses, library, and gym, two big auditoriums, several seminar halls, conference halls, etc., with a capacity of 600 and 350 students. A branch of Indian bank that provides Core Banking Services operates in Pondicherry University Campus. ATM facilities are also available on the campus.
Which PG programmes are offered by the 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. And there are on and off-campus interviews to the students.
Other Universities in the Same Group | |
Pondicherry University - Distance Education Admission |
1. To get a seat for MA in Mass Communication one must have a Degree in any Discipline but students with BA in Journalism & Mass Communication or B.Sc in Electronic Media are mostly preferred.
2. I appeared Entrance Examination for MA in Mass Communication.
3. The students are selected as per the rankings score in the examination. There is reservation for Schedule Castes, Shedule Tribe, OBC and the Pondicherry local students.
1.Actually, My MBA Banking Technology Course is a different combination of banking and It Sector. To my surprise, those who did their Under Graduate In Engineering or in any of the computer related courses were allowed for eligibility in Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
2.It is an entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University.
3. The cut-off Was around 120 for 200 AIR.
The eligibility for the course was determined through an all India Entrance Examination, for students who passed 12th std. The Pondicherry University Entrance Examination. As it is a Central University, the typical cut-offs vary each year concerning the reservation and other factors.
Candidate must have passed the 12th with economics and mathematics as a compulsory subject from a recognized institute to get admission in this college. Minimum 60% cutoff mark is required. The candidate must clear the specific entrance exam conducted by this university.
The entrance exam to the course was a bit tough, but it's all worth to get admitted here. The faculties in the department are knowledgeable and experienced. Every admission to the course in the university is done via entrance exam by the university itself.
*the entrance exam is the eligibility criteria and admission procedure is so simple for my course *Pondicherry University entrance exams *160/200 is the cut off for the course
Q.
Asked By: Anonymous 29 Apr 2016
A.
Hello!
The admission procedure for the following course is :
The candidates have to undergo a written test i.e. Pondicherry University entrance exam for the discipline for which they’re applying, after qualifying the exam the candidates will be called for counseling/interview (which ever will be applicable). The admission will be strictly based on the rank scored by the candidates in their qualifying exam.
Answer By: Getmyuni
02 May 2016
Q.
Asked By: Anonymous 18 May 2016
A.
Hi Dulari!
Here are the details:
ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
Application forms is to be submitted online through the University Website www.pondiuni.edu.in by following the instructions therein.
MODE OF EXAM:
Online based entrance test at designed centres. For further details visit the university website.
Answer By: Getmyuni
19 May 2016