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Pondicherry University Admission 2024: Courses, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Form, Last Date to Apply

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| Updated On - Jan 6, 2024

Pondicherry University Admission 2024 Quick Updates

Pondicherry University admission 2024 is open for the PhD program (for entrance examination exempted category). The last date to apply is January 12, 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official website @pondiuni.edu.in.

More latest updates are as follows:

CUET PG 2024 registrations are open now and the last date to apply is January 24, 2024. Interested candidates can register online on the official website @pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. CUET PG 2024 exam will be held from March 11 to March 28, 2024.
CUET UG 2024 registrations will begin soon. CUET UG 2024 exam is scheduled to be held from May 15 to May 31, 2024.

Pondicherry University offers around 65+ PG, PG Diploma Integrated PG and PhD programs. These programs are offered in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Science, Management, Engineering & Technology etc. 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. Check Pondicherry University Courses and Fees

However, PhD admissions are based on the entrance exam and interview conducted by Pondicherry University. The university also offers fellowships ranging from INR 25,000 to 28,000 to its research Scholars based on their eligibility. The admission process for Pondicherry University courses is conducted solely online. Detailed information about Pondicherry University has been provided in the following article. The university also offers education at distance and online mode. Check Pondicherry University Distance Education.

Table of Content

Pondicherry University Important Dates
Pondicherry University Integrated PG Admission 2023
Pondicherry University PG Admission 2023
Pondicherry University Ph.D. Admission 2023
Pondicherry University Application Process 2023
Pondicherry University FAQs

Pondicherry University Important Dates

Event	Dates
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Release Date	February 9, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form	March 30, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	April 01 – April 03, 2023
Reopening of CUET UG 2023 Application Forms	April 9 – April 11, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card	Second Week of May 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date	May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Release Date	March 20, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET PG 2023 Application Form	May 05, 2023
Last date of successful transaction of fee	May 05, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Correction Window	May 06 – May 08, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date	June 1 – 10, 2023

Pondicherry University Integrated PG Admission 2023

Pondicherry University offers Integrated PG courses in the disciplines of Arts and Science. Pondicherry University Admission to Integrated PG programs are based on the CUET UG exam scores followed by the counseling process. The eligibility criteria and selection criteria for admission to Pondicherry University Integrated PG program has been tabulated below:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.A + M.A	10+2 from a recognized board with at least 50% in the aggregate	Based of CUET UG scores
B.Sc + M.Sc	12th class with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects	Based of CUET UG scores

Pondicherry University PG Admission 2023

Pondicherry University offers PG programs in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Science, Management, Engineering & Technology etc. Pondicherry University admission to PG courses are based on the CUET PG 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.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M.C.A	Bachelor’s degree examination with at least 55% marks in the aggregate.	Based on CUET PG scores
M.A.	Bachelor’s degree examination with at least a score of 50% in the aggregate.	Based on CUET PG scores
M.Com.	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 50% marks	Based on CUET PG scores
M.Sc.	Bachelor degree (B.Sc) from a recognized University.	Based on CUET PG scores
M.Tech	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant stream with at least 55%	Based on CUET PG scores
M.Ed.	Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks	Based on CUET PG scores
M.B.A.	Bachelor’s degree examination in the relevant stream with at least 55% marks in the aggregate.	Based on CUET PG scores
M.P.A	Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks	Based on CUET PG scores
M.S.W.	The candidate must have completed bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks	Based on CUET PG scores

Pondicherry University Ph.D. Admission 2023

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
Ph.D.	Bachelor’s degree examination and must have scored at least 55% marks in the aggregate.	Based on the entrance exam and interview round conducted by the university.

How To Apply?

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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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 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. 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. Does Pondicherry University award scholarships to students?

Ans. The university offers various fellowships/ scholarships to its students. Some of the popular scholarships offered at Pondicherry University include Junior Research Fellowship/Scholarship, Government of Puducherry Fellowship / Scholarship Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM) etc.

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.

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

Pondicherry University Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

Event	Date
CUET UG Admit Card Release Date	May 01, 2024
CUET UG Exam Date	May 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024 (Tentative)
CUET UG Result Declaration Date	Jul 15, 2024 (Tentative)
CUET-PG results	Jul 20, 2024 (Tentative)

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Reviews found (3)

Overall Rating7.3

college

7.0

course

8.0

campus life

7.0

VijayalakshmiM.Sc, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry|Enrolled 2023

Pondicherry University paradise of students

Remarks:

The admission was based on the exam which is called a cuet pg and the also on the merit list for a certain college. In my college, I got the seat in merit in the category of Pondicherry resident. All the admission processes are good and they are giving the day-to-day information correctly also we have a separate administration office.

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Reviewed on January 5, 2023|

Overall Rating8.5

placement

8.0

college

9.0

course

9.0

campus life

8.0

VIDULA CM.Sc, Mathematics|Enrolled 2020

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

Remarks:

Eligibility of the course is BSc Mathematics with 55% marks. Admission is through the entrance test CUET -PG which is conducted by NTA once in a year. There is a seat reservation for EWS, OBC, and SC/ST students. In addition to this, there is a reservation for Puducherry, Mahe, and Yanam residents. After publishing the rank list there will be three rounds of allotments. Once you get an allotment, you have to pay the first-semester fee online

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Reviewed on January 1, 2023|

Overall Rating7.3

college

8.0

course

7.0

hostel

7.0

campus life

7.0

SoumyaMA, History|Enrolled 2013

Student Life in Pondicherry University

Remarks:

The admission process starts with an all-India entrance. For applying for the courses students have to attend the exam first and notification about it can be found on the university's official website. After the declaration of the entrance results, qualified candidates can reserve their seats in the concerned departments.

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Answered Questions

Pondicherry University - [PU]: 23 answered questions

Ques

How bad is Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Sonali Sharma on 01 Oct 21

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There are various ways in which a University can be termed bad. According to some of my friends who study there, Pondicherry University is not good due to the following reasons: Uncooperative Faculty - The faculty does not give good internal marks and does not teach the subject in the class for the entire degree duration. More than 60% of faculty doesn’t provide a double-digit score in the internal assessment. Classes are not conducted regularly. It has been seen that they usually taught in 1st year only and you have to study on your own for the remaining time. Unfair Evaluation- There is no correct answer evaluation at Pondicherry University. The papers are evaluated casually. Deserving students are often failed in the examination due to the carelessness of the teachers. Last-Minute Decisions - The decisions at Pondicherry University can be taken at any time. There have been many cases where exams get rescheduled without any prior notice. This creates problems for students coming from other states as they have done their flight/train bookings in advance. These can be the reasons why Pondicherry University is not good. There are a lot of provisions which could be improved.

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What is campus life like at Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Sumana Saha on 01 Oct 21

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Pondicherry University provides a peaceful campus and it is known for its calm atmosphere. It provides many opportunities which may help students to succeed in their careers. The facilities provided by Pondicherry University include Wi-Fi, Lab Facilities, a Diverse campus, and student community, a Reading hall and library, Interactive Facilities, The campus with bus facilities, and a clean and green campus. The advantages of studying at Pondicherry University are: It promotes research-oriented study. You can learn things well and the college is itself study-oriented. The sense of satisfaction after the course that the student has learned something and isn’t blank, unlike other institutes. To grab these advantages, one must take full-profit from the institute and should also take interest in studies. The after-effects of pursuing a course from Pondicherry University are: An experience with millions of stories to share. A student who visits any other college in the future will find it unorganized as compared to Pondicherry University. For future studies, a student of Pondicherry University will never go to any below-average/average institute. This would be an improvement in their overall development if a student decides to study at Pondicherry University and always follows the right path.

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How is the hostel in Pondicherry University for girls?

● Top Answer By Kavita Murthy on 29 Sept 21

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There are five hostels for women at Pondicherry University. Some are old and some are new. The quality, facilities, standards, décor, etc depends on whether you are getting the new hostels or the old ones. The old ones are being repaired, however, and new hostels for women will be constructed soon. The condition and facilities vary depending on the location of the rooms in a particular hostel. You will get rooms that will accommodate two or three students including you. You will get utilities like a table, cupboard, bed, fans, etc. Apart from these, you will also get unlimited wifi connection, an area for washing and drying clothes, and drinking water facilities. You can address your grievances to the administrative staff and the office of the warden.

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How do I get a WES transcript from Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Rohith Ramaswamy on 29 Sept 21

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The official website of the university will show you how to get the transcript. Before you apply for the transcript, keep in mind that you must have the original mark sheets for which you need the transcript and how many transcripts you need. Also, do not forget to get photocopies of the mark sheet as they will be your future transcripts. After you are done with the online processes, go to the Registrar’s Office which is in the Admin Block. You can get the transcript request form. You can also download it from the website. After you get the form, go to the Indian Bank that is in the university that is next to the Admin Block where you have to pay for the transcripts. After the payment, you will be given a challan for the same which you can attach with the transcript. With the photocopy of the mark sheets, submit the form with the challan. For verification, you may be asked to produce the original mark sheets. The Assistant Registrar signs and stamps each and every copy submitted by you. If you submitted the documents before 12 PM, you might get the transcripts on the same day before 5 PM. If not, then definitely the next day. Get an envelope of good quality for the transcripts as they will be sealed and signed. Usually, the transcript is a statement of marks in a specific format and is a separate document. In the case of Pondicherry University, though, the mark sheet itself is a transcript. You will get them in two days tops. The procedure can take quite a long time in other places.

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What sets Pondicherry University apart from other universities?

● Top Answer By Gurpreet Shaini on 13 Sept 22

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Here are some of the unique factors that set Pondicherry University apart from most other universities. Being a central university, fully funded by UGC, it offers good infrastructure and facilities. It ranks among the top 20 universities in the country. Pondicherry University is among the very few institutes to offer MBA in Tourism Management. PU offers a great campus experience. It has strict rules and regulations against ragging and violence on campus.

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Which is better Hyderabad University or Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Shubhra Suman on 29 Sept 21

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The infrastructure of the University of Hyderabad is amazing. It has a good reputation in terms of research activities, the quality of education, placement statistics, inclusivity, etc. The University of Hyderabad is ranked 4th under the University category and ranked 11th under the overall category by NIRF, Government of India. Its closest competitors are the University of Calcutta and Banaras Hindu University. Pondicherry University has been ranked 36th internationally among BRICS Nations by QS Ranking and 601-650th in the world by QS. The highest package offered during the recent placement season at the University of Hyderabad was INR 10 LPA. The top recruiters were Deloitte, CoreCompete, etc. The placement percentage in the last placement drive was 90%. The highest package offered to the students of Pondicherry University in their recent placement season was INR 10.20 LPA and the average package was INR 3 to 4 LPA. A large percentage of students got recruited from the science departments and the engineering and management departments. The top recruiters are Infosys, Cognizant, Bank of America, Thomas Cook, Accenture, etc. Both Pondicherry University and Hyderabad University have their advantages so choose according to your convenience.

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What is the best thing you have ever observed about Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Dinesh Verma on 29 Sept 21

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Pondicherry University is a central university so candidates are attracted from all across the country. The university has students from Chandigarh to Kerala. There are even students from Kashmir. The place is rich in diversity indeed. Pondicherry University also offers rare courses such as geology and bioinformatics. The place has gained a reputation at a national level and has also received an award for its infrastructure. It is one of the best places where physically challenged students can chase their dreams. These are some of the best things about Pondicherry University according to a few of my friends from the institute.

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How is it getting an MBA at Pondicherry University Are there any good placements?

● Top Answer By Manish Kumar on 29 Sept 21

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Pondicherry University offers an MBA in various disciplines which are listed below – Regular MBA (specializations in HR, Marketing, Finance and Operations) MBA Data Analytics (self-financing) MBA Tourism & Travel Management MBA Banking Technology (IT and Banking specializations) MBA Financial Technology MBA International Management (Marketing and Finance specializations) MBA Insurance Management (Karaikal campus) MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management (self-financing) Categories MBA at Pondicherry University Placement Percentage 60-70% Highest CTC 15 LPA Average CTC 4-5 LPA Recruiting Companies Zoho, TCS, Infosys, etc. Pondicherry University also offers an MBA part-time course which is also a self-financing course offered by the Department of Management Studies. Except for the Department of Tourism Studies, all other departments have lower placement results. However, do not depend on the university for placements. In terms of studies, it is good. The fees are quite low compared to private colleges or IIMs. The faculty is really good and the knowledge you can acquire is enormous as well. The only thing that is not good enough is the placements so make your decision wisely.

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How is the integrated M.Sc in Pondicherry University?

● Top Answer By Avni Sen on 29 Sept 21

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Some of my friends studied at Pondicherry University. According to them, they offer three Integrated M.Sc programs – Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Physics, Chemistry and Applied Geology History, Sociology and Political Science You will have to choose from these three disciplines only and then choose the major subject among them. The advantages of the course and university are listed below. You can exit the course after three years with a B.Sc degree. The syllabus is light even though there are three major subjects and thus you can take up any additional courses you like. The university offers freedom in terms of uniform, timetable, and everything else while many of the undergraduate colleges still have school-like rules. You can study an undergraduate course from a university which is pretty rare. Studying 5 years in an Arts stream is difficult and should be reconsidered. The best course is Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Geology. Doing M.Sc in Computer Science is also not a good idea.

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How hard is it to get admission into Pondicherry University for an MSc in statistics?

● Top Answer By Rhea Vij on 29 Sept 21

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Actually, it is quite the contrary. It is quite easy to convert to Pondicherry University even if you are a little serious about your studies. The university conducts its own entrance test every year. You need to clear the test to get admission here. For the test, you need to be moderately prepared (depending on the level of the student) and practice the last 4-5 years of the question paper. The level is easy Most people aim for the IITs, IISc, and ISI Kolkata before joining this university if they do not get a chance there. You can get an idea of the level of the university. The course is good with excellent faculty and a good study environment, more freedom and no academic or social pressures. So it would be a wise decision to join here if you do not get the top colleges.

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