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Pondicherry University MBA Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Selection Process

Pondicherry, PuducherryCentral University

Master of Business Administration [MBA]


Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

8 K

1 Year Fees

74.72 K

Total Fees

1.45 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

general
NRI
semesterTuition FeesRegistration FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
semester 1₹ 8000₹ 300₹ 58418₹ 66.72 K
semester 2₹ 8000--₹ 8 K
semester 3₹ 8000-₹ 54600₹ 62.6 K
semester 4₹ 8000--₹ 8 K

Course Information

Course Description

Pondicherry University MBA admissions 2023 is ongoing. Spot admissions for vacant seats in the MBA Banking Technology program will be held on November 02, 2023. Interested candidates are required to report at the respective department along with the required documents.

Pondicherry University provides full-time MBA programs in 12 different specializations. It is a 2-years full-time program offered in functional areas such as Banking Technology, Tourism, International Business, etc. Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant specialization with a minimum of 55% marks to be admitted to the program.

Pondicherry University Courses Highlights 2023

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 CUET PG
Application Mode Online
Admission Link Click Here
Official Website http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/

Pondicherry University MBA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Applications start date for MBA admission based on CUET PG July 26, 2023
Last date to apply for MBA admission based on CUET PG August 18, 2023
First Selection List August 25, 2023
Last date to pay the fee for the first list August 28, 2023
Second Selection List September 01, 2023
Last date to pay the fee for the second list September 08, 2023
Third Selection List September 14, 2023
Last date to pay the fee for the third list September 22, 2023
Spot Admission October 16, 17, and 18, 2023
Second Spot Admission for MBA Banking Technology November 02, 2023

Pondicherry University Fee Structure

The fee structure for MBA programme is given below:

Type of Fee Total Fee
Registration Fee INR 200
Tuition Fee INR 20,000
Total Fee INR 24,925

Check Pondicherry University Courses & Fees

Pondicherry University Courses Details

Pondicherry University offers following programs under the School of Management for students with a bachelor’s degree:

Course Name Specialization Total Intake Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA Insurance Management 45 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50%. CUET PG + Group Discussion+Exam + Interview
Consultancy Management -
International Business 81
Tourism and Travel Management 80
Banking Technology 81
Business Administration 153
Business Analytics 30 Graduate degree in B. Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science) / B. Tech or Master Degree with 50% marks
Ph.D. Operations & System 1 Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Public Administration, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management, etc. with a minimum of 55% of marks. Entrance Exam conducted by University + Interview
Marketing 6
Human Resource 5
Finance 2
Insurance/ Healthcare 2
Banking Technology 9 MBA (Banking Technology)/ MBA (Finance/ Systems)/ Business Finance/ PGDM of IIMs/ equivalent Management Degree with Banking/ Finance specializations/ M.E./ M. Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technology)/ M.Sc. (Information Technology)/ MCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ other professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS, CAIIB, etc. with a minimum of 60% of marks
Tourism Studies - MBA Tourism, MTA, MTM, MA (Tourism), Master's degree in Hospitality Management, M.B.A with a minimum of 55% of marks.
International Business - MBA in International Business/ MBA in Marketing, , HR, Tourism, Finance, Systems, MIBA, Master’s degree in Foreign Trade or Economics or other relevant streams with at least 55% marks.
PG Diploma Foreign Trade - Graduation Merit-based
MBA Part-Time 40 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, two years’ work experience and currently working in an organization. CUET PG + Group Discussion+Exam + Interview

Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria

MBA (Part-time and Full Time) Candidates who opt for admission into any of the MBA programs must have passed Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institute Candidate must have scored at least 50% marks in order to become eligible for this course The selection in the MBA programme is on the basis of CUET PG Entrance Examination followed by group discussion and Interview.

Pondicherry University Selection Process

The selection for the MBA course is completely based on the CUET PG exam. Candidates will be shortlisted through CUET PG score followed by counseling where group discussion and personal interview will be considered.

CUET PG Exam

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), also known as CUET PG, is a national-level entrance exam administered by NTA for admission to more than 40 Central and other participating universities. The CUET PG is held once a year in 554 Indian cities and 13 foreign cities. The exam duration is two hours and it is computer-based. The exam was formerly known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Test until last year (CUCET). 

Eligibility Criteria.

  • There is no age limit for candidates. Candidates must, however, meet the age requirements of the university to which they wish to be admitted.
  • Candidates who have passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent examination are eligible to take the CUET (PG) test. 

CUE PG Exam Pattern

  • The mode of the exam would be a Computer-based test which is of 2 hours duration.
  • It is conducted in Bilingual Mode.
  • The number of questions will be 100 which will further be divided into two parts, Part A and Part B, both the parts comprising 25 and 75 MCQs respectively.
  • Each question carries 04 (four) marks.
  • The candidate will get 04 (four) marks for correct response.
  • 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score for incorrect answers.
  • Unanswered/unattempted responses will be given no marks.

Pondicherry University MBA 

Tabulated below are the MBA cut-offs for Pondicherry University:

Courses Cut-offs
Banking Technology 70
International Business 70
Insurance 75
Tourism Management 70

Read morePondicherry University Admission

Pondicherry University Application Process

Candidate needs to follow the below-given steps in order to get admission in this University:

  • Application form to be submitted online through the University Website (http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/) by following the instructions posted therein.
  • The Candidates have to submit applications for each of the MBA programs separately.
  • Fill up all columns with complete and correct information after going through the prospectus. Incomplete/ wrong information will entail rejection of the application. Any claim based on wrong information/ course code/ center code/ category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Gen), etc. will not be entertained at a later stage.
  • The aspirants can also apply for more than one course. Before applying for another course the candidates may ensure that there is no “overlap of entrance exams among the courses to which they have applied”. If the candidate could not take the entrance exam for the particular course(s), due to such overlapping, then the university will not be responsible.
  • Application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST) to be paid online by following the instruction available on the University website in case of MBA and Ph.Dprogramme. In case of PG Diploma programme, application fee of INR 600/- to be paid in case of General Category and INR 300/- in case of SC/ST category
  • After proper filling of the application form online and payment of fee online, the candidate can download their printable application from the university website by following instructions therein.
  • The Hall Ticket will be uploaded by the University after closing of the application registration process.

Documents Required:

  • Signature of Applicant
  • Color Passport-size photographs
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned Signature
  • Caste Certificate (If applicable)

FAQs

Ques. Can anyone take admission in MBA at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Yes, anyone can take admission in this University if he/she fulfills the criteria of the programme.

Ques. How can candidates get admission in this University?

Ans. The candidate can fill the application form by visiting the University’s website for getting admission in any programme.

Ques. What is the eligibility of MBA course in this university?

Ans. In order to become eligible for this course, the candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% and must have obtained a valid score in CAT.

Ques. Can foreign students also apply for an MBA at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Yes, foreign students can apply with certain eligibility criteria, for more details visit the university website.

Ques. What is the application fee that candidates need to pay for an MBA course?

Ans. The candidate needs to pay INR 1000/- (in case of General Category) and INR 500/- in case of SC/ST candidates.

Course Details

General

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats168
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
International Business

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats91
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Tourism Management

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats89
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Banking Technology

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats91
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Finance

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Human Resource

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Big Data Analytics

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats30
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Business Analytics

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats30
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Financial Technology

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Marketing

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Data Analytic

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Insurance

Total Fees

145,342
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats50
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Operations Management

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats72
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Information Systems

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats-
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus
Consultancy Management

Total Fees

145,318
Duration2 Years
Number of Seats72
Type of CourseFull Time
Mode of TeachingOn Campus

Placement

Highest Placement₹ 10.2 Lakhs
Top Companies

College Ranking

Ranking of Pondicherry University - [PU]



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Answered Questions

Pondicherry University - [PU]: 23 answered questions

SS

Sonali Sharma

01 Oct 21

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. 


SS

Sumana Saha

01 Oct 21

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.


KM

Kavita Murthy

29 Sept 21

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.


DV

Dishant Verma

29 Oct 22

Pondicherry University's campus is extremely student-friendly, with free wifi available 24 hours a day and clean female hostels. It has the most extensive library. There is a free bus service on campus, as well as a shopping complex and other amenities. Paperwork and administrative tasks are also completed on time. Pondicherry is also a lovely location. You receive all of the advantages of studying at a Central University.

The syllabus at Calicut University which is a state university is excellent, but administrative support is lacking. Your certificates will not arrive on time. And the first-semester end exam will be held during the second semester's end, which is extremely complicated. Calicut University has a good campus, as well as a good library.


RR

Rohith Ramaswamy

29 Sept 21

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.


GS

Gurpreet Shaini

13 Sept 22

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. 


SS

Shubhra Suman

29 Sept 21

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.


DV

Dinesh Verma

29 Sept 21

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.


MK

Manish Kumar

29 Sept 21

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.


AS

Avni Sen

29 Sept 21

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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