Pondicherry University

About Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University is a Central University at Kalapet, Puducherry, set up by an Act of Parliament in 1985, with an 800-acre main campus and a NAAC A+ grade.

Pondicherry University was established by an Act of Parliament in October 1985 and is a Central University. Its main campus sits on about 800 acres at Kalapet, roughly 10 km from Puducherry town, with further campuses at Karaikal, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) and Lakshadweep. It is also an affiliating university for colleges in Puducherry, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Teaching is organised into schools covering management, mathematics, sciences, life sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, education, performing arts, law, media and green energy. Programmes range from four-year honours degrees under NEP to master’s, LL.M. and PhD research. The university reports a NAAC A+ grade.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admissions are run through the university's online admissions portal, where each year's notification, eligibility and selection rules are published. Programmes on offer include four-year honours UG degrees, two-year master's degrees, five-year integrated programmes and PhD research across the main, Karaikal and Port Blair campuses. Read the current notification on the portal before applying.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
• Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
• Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
• Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
• Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
• Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
• Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
• Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
• Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
• Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
• Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
• Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Rankings and accreditation

Accreditation

• NAAC A+

Where these courses lead

Other colleges in Puducherry

Frequently asked questions