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Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2023: Entrance Test, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form, Dates

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

2.5 K

1 Year Fees

23.3 K

Total Fees

46.3 K

Detailed Fees

general

NRI

semester	Tuition Fees	Registration Fees	Other Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 2500	₹ 1000	₹ 14051	₹ 17.55 K
semester 2	₹ 2500	-	₹ 3250	₹ 5.75 K
semester 3	₹ 2500	-	₹ 3250	₹ 5.75 K
semester 4	₹ 2500	-	₹ 3250	₹ 5.75 K
semester 5	₹ 2500	-	₹ 3250	₹ 5.75 K
semester 6	₹ 2500	-	₹ 3250	₹ 5.75 K

Course Information

Course Description

Pondicherry University PhD Admission 2023 is ongoing. The list of provisionally selected candidates for various PhD programs is out now. Selected candidates must report to the respective department for admission as per the given schedule. Check Pondicherry University PhD Selection List 2023 below:

Pondicherry University PhD Selection List 2023

Courses	Selection List
PhD Disaster Management	Check Here
PhD Banking Technology	Check Here
PhD Computer Science & Engineering	Check Here
PhD Green Energy Technology	Check Here
PhD Nanoscience Technology	Check Here
PhD Management	Check Here
PhD Economics	Check Here
PhD Electronics & Communication Engineering	Check Here
PhD Environmental Technology	Check here
PhD Philosophy	Check Here
PhD Chemistry	Check Here
PhD Mass Communication	Check Here
PhD Electronic Media	Check Here
PhD Statistics	Check Here
PhD Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy	Check Here
PhD English	Check Here
PhD Mathematics	Check Here
PhD Anthropology	Check Here
PhD Ecology & Environmental Sciences	Check Here
PhD Sociology	Check Here
PhD Law	Check Here
PhD History	Check Here

Pondicherry University offers PhD programs in various specializations under 10 faculties and offers 30+ PhD courses under its departments & affiliated colleges. For applying, candidates must have passed a Master’s in a relevant subject with 55% marks. Admission to PhD programs at Pondicherry University will be based on merit secured in an entrance test followed by a personal interview conducted by the Pondicherry University or any other national-level entrance examination. Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test/ JRF/ UGC/ CSIR or UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-INSPIRE are exempted from the entrance examination conducted by the university. For the selection process, 70% weightage will be given to the PhD entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University and 30% weightage for interview and academic record.

Table of Content

Pondicherry University PhD Important Dates
Pondicherry University PhD Eligibility
Rishihood University Admission Process

3.1 Selection Criteria

3.2 How to Apply?

Pondicherry University PhD Program Details
Pondicherry University PhD FAQs

Pondicherry University PhD Important Dates 2023

Events	Dates
PhD (Entrance Test) Application Window	June 8 – July 17, 2023
PhD Admit Card Release Date	August 05, 2023
PhD Entrance Test	August 12 – August 13, 2023
PhD Result	August 25, 2023
List of Shortlisted Candidates for PhD Interview	September 15, 2023
PhD (French) Interview	September 25, 2023
PhD (Commerce) Interview	September 29, 2023
PhD (Mathematics) Interview	October 09 – October 10, 2023
PhD (Statistics) Interview	October 09 – October 10, 2023
PhD (Chemistry) Interview	October 11, 2023
PhD (Philosophy) Interview	October 10, 2023
PhD (Social Work) Interview	October 11, 2023
PhD (South Asian Studies) Interview	October 11, 2023
PhD (Law) Interview	October 19, 2023

Pondicherry University PhD Eligibility

Candidates must have studied under a 10+2+3+2 pattern of education (or 10+2+5) and passed a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for SC / ST / OBC candidates / Differently Abled) marks for getting admission into the PhD program at Pondicherry University.

Pondicherry University PhD Admission Process

Pondicherry University offers PhD admission based on academic performance, entrance score & performance in Personal Interviews.

Selection Criteria

Selection to the PhD program at Pondicherry University is made based on the Entrance Examination (70%) followed by Personal Interview & Academic Record (30%) conducted by the university. NET/JRF-qualified candidates with fellowships will be given direct admission.

PhD Entrance Exam Pattern

For admission to the PhD courses, Pondicherry University conducts its entrance exam, conducted in the last week of May every year.

The entrance exam is of 120 minutes
The entrance exam is a computer-based test consisting of 100 Multiple Choice questions.
4 marks will be allotted for every correct answer while 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

How to Apply?

The registration process for PhD generally commences in the first week of April. The application form is to be submitted online through the official website of Pondicherry University. The necessary steps to apply online for admission into PhD at Pondicherry University are mentioned below:

Visit the official website of the university @pondiuni.edu.in
Register yourself
Login Using the login ID & Password
Apply separately for each course
Fill out the application form carefully with all necessary personal details, academic qualification
After successfully submitting the form, the candidate must pay the entrance exam fee amount of INR 600 (INR 300 for SC/ST categories)
Candidates can pay the application fee through a Credit/Debit card or Net Banking.

Direct Link: Pondicherry University PhD Admission Form 2023

Defence personnel should apply online. They should take a printout of the online application form and forward the same through the respective Headquarters to-

The Assistant Registrar

(Academic-Admissions)

Pondicherry University

R.V. Nagar, Kalapet,

Pondicherry-605 014

Documents Required:

Colour Passport Photo of size 20Kb-60Kb
Signature of Applicant of size 10Kb-30Kb
Community Certificate for SC/ST/OBC category
Disability Certificate for PwD

Pondicherry University PhD Program Details - Curriculum and Syllabus

Pondicherry University offers a full-time PhD program with a duration of 3 years. The course-wise syllabus for different PhD programs offered by Pondicherry University is tabulated below:

Program	Specializations	Download Syllabus
PhD	International Business	Download Here
	Tourism	Download Here
	Banking Technology	Download Here
	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Download Here
	Physics	Download Here
	Chemistry	Download Here
	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Download Here
	English	Download Here
	NST	Download Here
	Green Energy Technology	Download Here
	Microbiology	Download Here

FAQs

Ques. What are the subjects offered in the PhD program at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Pondicherry University offers PhD programs with various specializations in the fields of Humanities, Commerce, Science, Technology, Management, Law & so on. They are Management Studies, Computer Science & Engineering, Law, Psychology, Food Science & Nutrition, Microbiology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, International Business, etc.

Ques. Does Pondicherry University provide any financial assistance to PhD students?

Ans. Pondicherry University provides scholarships to their students enrolling in PhD UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible to receive fellowships of INR`25,000/- p.m. for 2 years. This can be enhanced to `28,000/- p.m on completion of 2 years and subject to fulfilling certain conditions laid down by the UGC / CSIR. They are also eligible for a contingent grant as per the UGC rate. The award of fellowship and contingency grants are subject to approval by the CSIR / UGC. Read More: Pondicherry University Scholarship

Ques. How are candidates shortlisted for PhD admissions at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Candidates for PhD at Pondicherry University are shortlisted based on marks obtained by them in the entrance exam, academic records, and performance in a personal interview. The weightage for each factor is as follows:

Entrance Exam - 70 %
Personal Interview & Academic Record - 30 %

Ques. What are the documents required for admission into PhD at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Following documents with a photocopy is required at the time of PhD admission at Pondicherry University:

Xth standard mark sheet or equivalent
HSC certificate
UG and PG degree or provisional certificate
SC/ST/PH/EWS certificate
Migration/Transfer certificate
NOC from the previous/present employer

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admission into a PhD program at Pondicherry University?

Ans. Yes, admission to the PhD program at Pondicherry University is solely entrance-based. Candidates must have appeared for the University Entrance Examination. The final selection to this PhD program is done on the basis of merit in the entrance examinations score, academic merit, and candidate’s performance in Personal Interviews. Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test / JRF / UGC / CSIR or UGC Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST or DBT-INSPIRE are exempted from the entrance examination. The entrance examination is conducted in May every year.

Ques. What is the application fee for PhD at Pondicherry University?

Ans. The application fee for the PhD program at Pondicherry University is INR 1000/- for General category students & INR 500/- for SC / ST Candidates. Applicants can pay the application fee online through Credit Card / Debit Card or Net Banking. Read More: Pondicherry University Application Process

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Pondicherry University - [PU]: 23 answered questions

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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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