PONDICHERRY
UNIVERSITY
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament No. 53 of 1985)
FOREIGN STUDENTS’ ADMISSION
2026-27
Information
Brochure
Phone:
+91 413-2654 880 / 876 (Timings: 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs. - as per IST) Email: dean.int-rel@pondiuni.edu.in / admissions@pondiuni.ac.in Website:
www.pondiuni.edu.in
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From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk
From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk
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From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk |
It gives me great pleasure in extending
my hearty welcome to all those who are seeking admission to various Programmes
of Pondicherry University for the academic year 2026-27. Pondicherry University
holds a special place in the Indian University System. It was created to meet
out the demands of the local community, and ever since its inception in 1985,
it has shown a tremendous commitment to innovation
and to serving the needs of the nation.
The University takes great pride in having established strong, industry-focused
teaching programmes and cutting-edge research. We offer our students a
research- enriched education that is complemented by work-integrated learning opportunity.
Pondicherry
University, accredited with “A” Grade
by NAAC, is one of the most sought-after campuses amongst
the students from across the nation as a destination for the Higher Education and Research.
Pondicherry University was the first in
the country to implement “Choice-Based Credit System” (CBCS) which is now being
followed by many other Universities.
The University has adopted the NEP-2020
guidelines for all U.G. (Hons.) Degree Progrmmaes offered in the University Departments.
The quality of education disseminated in the University churns the vibrant young
minds with the major skill-sets required for the industry. The courses offered
are very carefully designed keeping
the functionality of output to
bridge the gap between higher education and employment. We kindle the passion in students and churn them out as a
brigade of enterprising leaders.
The publication of our in-house research
journals with high academic visibility and
impact
factor, various Memorandums of Understanding and collaboration with
International and National Universities for various programmes, research
projects and conferences, specially designated ‘Chairs’, for academic
excellence, distinguished faculty, and enthusiastic students are taking our university to incredible
heights.
In addition to the green campus, excellent
architecture, state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, cosy workrooms for
research and teaching, facility of online admissions, Credit-Based Evaluation
System, more than ten thousand
learners in various disciplines, two off-campuses, one located in Port
Blair (Andamans) and another at Karaikal, with two Constituent Colleges, one at
Puducherry and another at Mahe add credit to Pondicherry University. Further,
the campuses off the University are ICT
enabled and provide an e-learning and e-connect environment, along with class coordination system, document
management system as well as virtual class rooms.
The Hon'ble Vice-President of India &
Chancellor of the University offers Intern
at Parliament to 10 students (5 Girls & 5 Boys) every year. The Chancellor
in the capacity of Chairman of Rajya Sabha has extended invitation to a batch
of students of the University to visit the new Parliament Building every year. The University is to sign an MoU with Indian Council for
World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi
to import knowledge to the
students on world affairs.
PROF. P. PRAKASH BABU
Vice-Chancellor
VISITOR Smt. DROUPADI MURMU
Her Excellency, the President of India
CHANCELLOR Shri C.P. RADHAKRISHNAN
His Excellency, the Vice President
of India
CHIEF RECTOR Shri. K. KAILASHNATHAN
His Excellency, the Lt. Governor
of Puducherry
VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. P. PRAKASH BABU
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Director, (Studies,
Educational Innovation & Rural Reconstruction) Prof. K.
THARANIKKARASU
Registrar
Shri R.
GUNASEKARAN
Finance Officer
Dr. M. KRISHNA
MURTHY
Controller of
Examinations Shri. SADANAND
G. SWAMI
Librarian
Dr. M. VIJAYAKUMAR
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DEANS OF
SCHOOLS
Prof. S. SUDALAI MUTHU * : Sri Subramania
Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature
Prof. P.
NATARAJAN : School of Management
Prof. RAJESWARI SESHADRI : Ramanujan School of
Mathematical Sciences
Prof. SIBNATH DEB : School of Physical,
Chemical & Applied Sciences
Prof. JOSEPH SELVIN : School of Life Sciences
Prof. G. VASANTHI : School of Humanities
Prof. N. CHANDRAMOULI : School of Social Sciences
& International Studies
Prof. S. SIVASATHYA : School of Engineering & Technology
Prof. E. SREEKALA : School of Education
Prof. PANKAJ KUNDRA * : School of Medical
Sciences
Prof. T. MARX * : School of Performing Arts
Prof. A. KASILINGAM * : School of Law
Prof. R. SEVUKAN : School of Media & Communication
Prof. B. MOHAMMED JAFFAR ALI * : Madanjeet
School of Green Energy Technologies
* in-charge Dean
Admission
Self-supporting candidates of various
categories as given below
may apply directly using the link to the special
online application form for
Foreign/NRI/OCI applicants.
Foreign Candidates: holds a Non-Indian passport
NRI:
holds an Indian passport and
parents have the status of Non Resident Indian
NRI with OCI: holds an OCI Card issued
by the Govt. of India This Brochure gives all details for
Admissions 2025 – 26. For more details about various P.G. and Integrated P.G. programmes of study and Ph.D. please visit the respective department profile and
prospectus available on the website.
Children of French nationals shall not be considered for admission
under the quota of non-residents.
Foreign/ NRI/ OCI applicants do not have to write
the Entrance Examination for admission to any of the courses. Applicants with educational qualifications outside India should upload copies of
the
relevant certificates and mark sheets together with the English
version of such documents duly attested, if they are in a different
language. Foreign students must have a VALID STUDENT VISA. The medium of
instruction and communication is English for all courses except in specific
language departments.
Proficiency tests in English are not prescribed as a condition for admission. However,
all students shall
be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently. Admission
to various
P.G. and Integrated P.G. programmes of study will be decided
by the Admission Committee of the respective department/centre.
Foreign students will be admitted
at 25 per cent of the sanctioned strength in all PG programmes
on supernumerary basis.
Application Fee
The application fee shall be paid online by
following the instructions available in the University website. The application fee for students from
Non-SAARC countries is Rs.9000/-. The application fee for students from *SAARC countries is Rs.4500/-.
(*Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Maldives, Nepal,
Sri Lanka).
Admission to Ph.D Programme
For admission to Ph.D. programmes the applicant should submit
along with the online application, the details of the proposed research. Admission
is subject to the recommendations of the Admission Committee of the concerned department and
availability of supervisors in the proposed
area of research in the department. Admission to the Ph.D.
programme requires the student to have a VALID RESEARCH VISA.
The NRI, OCI and foreign
candidates who apply
for Ph.D. (Full- time) programme and fulfill the
required eligibility criteria for Ph.D. (Full-time) are exempted from the
entrance test, but they shall give a seminar before the Admission Committee.
Study in India Program
Study in India Program (SIP) is open to
students from abroad to study a
semester/ two semesters of various courses available in the University on
transfer of credits basis. Before they apply under the SIP, students may inform
themselves regarding the approval from their parent Institution for transfer of
credits for courses to be studied in Pondicherry University. The students can
seek assistance through e-mail prior to their application and arrival. Course details are made
accessible to students and their respective advisors on University website for
mapping the
suitability and credit equivalence. Credits earned are to be transferred to
their respective Institutions within a month of the close of the semester. For
enrolling into the SIP, please send an application at least three months in
advance. Students have the option of choosing courses and credits from any of
the relevant departments of the University. If your semester schedules are
different from our calendar, the specific department Head should be contacted
to know whether you can still be accommodated especially for courses that
require lab work.
The SIP also offers customized
bespoke need-based short-term courses or study programs based on requests
from a University/ higher education Institution abroad. Such customized
programs may be of shorter duration
(1 to 5 weeks) for groups of students
accompanied by a coordinator from their institution. In addition to
academics, students can experience different facets of Indian culture. Assistance is provided to students to make their stay and experience comfortable and rewarding.
SIP Applicants may email their interest.
More details for all Foreign / NRI / OCI
applicants can be found on the
website using link https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ department/international-relations/
Contact: dean.int-rel@pondiuni.ac.in with CC to
Online Applications for self-supporting students
Those who are not able to get the
ICCR scholarships are encouraged to apply directly using online application form on our website as we are a Central University and the fees
are very affordable, with world-class facilities, subsidized by the Government
of India.
Pondicherry University has been
ranked among the top 1,000 Universities in the world in the latest QS World
University Rankings 2024.
Pondicherry University is one
among only three institutions in India that offer M.Tech Computational Biology
funded by the DBT DST. Self-financed foreign students are also welcome to
apply. For details, please see Centre for Bio-informatics.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE ONLINE
Application form is to be
submitted online through the University website www.pondiuni.edu.in by following the instructions posted therein.
FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM
1. Apply separately for each programme.
2.
The
Candidates have to submit application for each of the
MBA programmes separately.
3. Fill in all columns
with complete and correct information after going through the prospectus. Incomplete/ false/ wrong
information will entail rejection of application. Any claim based on wrong information, wrong course code, centre code,
etc. will not be entertained at a later stage.
4. Application
forms are to be filled
and submitted online,
as per instructions in the University website: www.pondiuni.edu.in
5.
Due care should
be taken in filling the application form. Select correct course in the relevant
column which is very
important.
6.
All columns should be filled correctly and unambiguously.
7.
While filling in the qualification and marks, care should
be taken to provide the relevant marks/ grades.
8.
After proper filling
of the application form and payment
of fee online, candidates can download their printable application from the
University website by following the instructions therein.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION
· All
admissions are provisional, subject to verification of required documents, as
per prescribed norms.
· Any
course (P.G. degree) may not be offered if sufficient number (at least 5) of
students are not available.
· The
students will be required to take up a group health insurance (for
hospitalization, etc.) through the University.
· Admitted
students are required to carry the University Identity Card at all times while they are inside the campus.
· Students
are instructed not to miss classes, since 70% of attendance is required to
appear for the examination. Those who need accommodation in the hostels must
report to their departments prior to registration and counselling.
· The
University reserves its right not to offer a course advertised, for any
administrative or other reasons.
Admission Requirements for Ph.D. Programmes
Educational Qualification (Ph.D. Full-time)
Candidates of Indian origin or overseas
students who have qualified for a Master’s degree of an accredited overseas
university securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
Selection Procedure:
a)
The
candidate would be required to give a seminar before the Admission Committee on the
proposed topic of research in the concerned School/ Department/ Centre.
The Admission
Committee/University may also adapt any other method of evaluation of the candidate
which will also form the basis for considering the provisional admission
to the candidate. The Admission Committee/ University should be convinced
of the potential of the
candidate to carry out research.
b)
All
the Ph.D. applicants called for interview should submit at the time of interview,
a clear written proposal of the research
to be conducted, giving
sufficient back-ground material and the proposed line of research, and obtain
the consent of a research supervisor duly recognized by the University within the University area. In
case of candidates working outside the University area, a co-supervisor duly
recognized by the University may be permitted, if necessary, in addition to the
University supervisor on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee.
Mere possession of required educational and
other qualifications and being called for interview alone cannot be
claimed as a right for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the University.
c)
Candidates admitted under MoU between
Pondicherry University and a university/institution in India or abroad where
specific clause(s) exist for registration of candidates to PhD degree by the university and those selected under
international cultural/educational exchange schemes of Government of India/UN
bodies are exempted from taking the admission/entrance test.
d)
Non-resident Indians and foreigners
residing/ working abroad and working
in academics/ research/
industry at least for ten
years after obtaining Master's degree, are also exempted from entrance test but they shall give a seminar in person/through video
conferencing before the Admission Committee which shall evaluate and give its
opinion about suitability of the candidate for
admission to the Ph.D. Part time (external) program. NRI and foreign candidates with enormous professional experience and having proven aptitude for the research exhibited
through publications will only be considered by the admission committee under
this clause. Their publications will be evaluated by the Department Committee
before they are called for giving a seminar.
NRI and foreign candidates who apply for Ph.D. (Full-time) programme and fulfill the required eligibility criteria for Ph.D. (Full-time) are also exempted
from the entrance
test, but they shall give a seminar before the
Admission Committee.
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Course
Code |
Subject |
Tentative Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
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PHD 101 |
Anthropology |
Supernumerary
Seats
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Master’s degree in Anthropology |
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PHD 146 |
Banking
Technology |
a) MBA (Banking Technology)/ MBA (Finance/ Systems)/ M.Com.
Business Finance. b) PGDM of IIMs
or equivalent Management Degree with Banking/ Finance/ Systems
specializations. c) Professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI,
ACS. d) M.E./ M.Tech. (CSE/
IT) or equivalent degree from a recognized University e) Working professionals of BFSI sector/ IT sector with the above academic degrees
with minimum number of years experience. |
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PHD 102 |
Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology |
Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/
Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany or in any other related areas. |
|
|
PHD 104 |
Bioinformatics |
Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/
Computer Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ IT & Engineering or any
other relevant areas. |
|
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PHD 103 |
Biotechnology |
Master’s degree in Agriculture/Bioinformatics/
Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Botany/
Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zo- ology or in any other related
areas |
|
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PHD 107 |
Chemistry |
Master’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related
areas in Chemistry. Candidates
wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry should have studied mathematics at +2 level and those for theoretical Chemistry should have studied allied
mathematics at B.Sc. level. For organic and inorganic chemistry fields,
mathematics at +2/B.Sc level is not mandatory. |
|
|
PHD 105 |
Commerce |
Master’s degree
in Commerce |
|
Course
Code |
Subject |
Tentative Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
PHD 106 |
Computer Science &
Engineering/ Computer Science * |
Supernumerary Seats
|
M.E.
/ M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network and Internet
Engineering/ Network and Information Security or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent. |
|
PHD 147 |
Disaster Management (Port
Blair, Andamans) ** |
Master’s degree
in Disaster Management / Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ Chemistry / Physics / Maths / M.Tech./ ME in
Computer Science or related field. |
|
|
PHD
140 |
Drama & Theatre Arts |
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or any
discipline in Performing Arts with a minimum 55% of marks and should have
knowledge and experience in Drama and Theatre Arts |
|
|
PHD 115 |
Hindi |
Master’s degree in Hindi
|
|
|
PHD120 |
Philosophy |
Master’s degree in Philosophy
|
|
|
PHD 110 |
Earth Sciences |
Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/ Geophysics. |
|
|
PHD 111 |
Ecology & Environ-
mental Sciences |
Master’s
degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any related
branch of Science or Technology. |
|
|
PHD 108 |
Economics |
Master’s degree in Economics |
|
|
PHD 151 |
Education |
M.Ed/M.Ed.
(Elementary Education)/ M.Ed. (Educational Technology)/ M.A. Education with
B.Ed./ M.Sc. Education with B.Ed. |
|
|
PHD 154 |
Electronic Media |
Master’s
Degree in Electronic Media, Journalism, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Visual
Arts & Performing Arts |
|
|
PHD 155 |
Mass Communication |
Master’s
Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Electronic Media |
|
|
PHD 138 |
Electronics and Communication
Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech. degree followed by M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / other related specializations in the
qualifying examination (M.E./M. Tech.) |
|
|
PHD 109 |
English |
Master’s degree
in English |
|
|
PHD 112 |
Environmental
Technology |
Master’s degree in Science/ Technology |
* Candidate admitted for Ph.D.
Programme with
i) Masters in Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree will be offered Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engg. Degree
ii) Masters in Computer Science or Computer Applications or equivalent Science degree will be offered Ph.D. in Computer Science Degree
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Admission process for Ph.D will be carried out at Department of Coastal Disaster Management in the University campus at Port Blair.
|
Course Code |
Subject |
Tentative Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
PHD158 |
Food Technology
& Nutritional Sciences |
Supernumerary
Seats
|
M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Food Science
/ Nutrition / Food Technology/ Food Engineering and its equivalence / Microbiology / Biotechnology |
|
PHD 113 |
French |
Master’s degree in French |
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|
PHD 159 |
Green Energy Technology |
Bioenergy/Biofuels /Combustion Technology M.Sc. Biotechnology/Bioenergy/Microbiology/Environ-
mental Science /Marine Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/ Green Energy
Technology/ Nanotechnology / Biotechnology/
Environmental Engineering Energy Materials/Energy Conversion & Storage M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc level)/ Materials Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Materials/Energy /Green
Energy Technology with
B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Electronics /Electrical Engineering Solar Thermal Energy Technology M.Sc. Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech Energy/ Thermal Engineering/ Green
Energy Technology Photovoltaic Technology M.Sc. -Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech Material Science
/ Nanotechnology / Energy / Green Energy Technology with B.E /B.Tech in Material Science /Electronics/
Electrical Engineering Wind/Ocean/Tidal Energy Technology / Green Building/Sustainable Technology M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied
Mathematics at BSc. level)/
Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/
Mechanical/Material/Civil/Green Energy Technology with B.E./ B.Tech. in
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Electronics (OR) M.Tech Energy
/ Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology Organic Photovoltaics and
Green Chemical Technologies M.Sc.
Chemistry /Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology/Material
Science/Energy Science and Technology
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|
|
PHD 145 |
International Business |
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MBA (Logistics and Sup-
ply Chain Management), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in Foreign Trade,
Economics, and other relevant disciplines. |
|
|
PHD 156 |
Library &
Information Science |
Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences |
|
|
PHD 117 |
Management Specialization (Puducherry Campus) Finance Marketing Human Resource (Karaikal Campus) Insurance/Marketing/ HR |
Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial
Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research,
Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Economics,
Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management, Mass Communication and
other relevant disciplines. Candidates with affiliation to
professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI
and ICWAI and
any other relevant disciplines may also be
considered. |
|
|
PHD 119 |
Marine Biology (Port Blair, Andaman) # |
Master’s
degree in Marine
Biology / Zoology
/ Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Life Science |
|
Course Code |
Subject |
Tentative Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
Mathematics |
Supernumery
seats |
Master’s degree in Mathematics |
|
|
PHD 128 |
Microbiology |
Master’s degree
in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/Veterinary Science/ Zoology/Medicine or in
any other related areas. |
|
|
PHD 160 |
Nanoscience and Technology |
M.E./M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology / Nanotechnology
/ Nano-Electronics / Nano-Biotechnology/ Nano- Medicine / Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical,
Mechanical, Metallurgical, Bio-Medical or Environmental Engg.,
/ Materials Science & Engg., / Polymer Science & Engg., / Energy Technology and other relevant subjects. (OR) Masters degree in Nanoscience
and Technology/ Physics / Chemistry /Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/
Materials Science
/ Environmental Sciences / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry. |
|
|
PHD 121 |
Physical Education & Sports |
Master’s degree in Physical Education |
|
|
PHD 122 |
Physics |
Master’s degree
in Physics/ Material Science and Technology |
|
|
PHD 116 |
Politics & International Studies |
Master’s
degree with at least 55% marks in Political Science, International Relations,
Area Studies, Public Administration and Defence Studies |
|
|
PHD 114 |
History |
Master degree in History/ Ancient
History and Archaeology |
|
|
PHD 170 |
Social Exclusion and
Inclusive Policy |
Master degree in Social Sciences or any other
related discipline. |
|
|
PHD 124 |
Sociology |
Master’s degree
in Sociology |
|
|
PHD 123 |
Sanskrit |
Master’s or Acharya degree
in Sanskrit |
|
|
PHD 153 |
Social Work |
Master’s degree
in Social Work |
|
|
PHD 150 |
South Asian Studies |
M.A. in Political Science/
International Relations/ South Asian Studies/ Economics/ Defence Studies
related Social Sciences disciplines |
|
|
PHD 149 |
Statistics |
M.Sc. Statistics/Applied
Statistics/Biostatistics/Actuarial Statistics/Statistics & Operations
Research with Probability Theory, Distribution Theory and Statistical
Inference as the core papers in the respective post-graduation programme |
|
|
PHD 142 |
Tourism Studies |
M.B.A Tourism, M.T.A, M.A. (Tourism), M.T.M, Master's degree
in Hospitality Management, M.B.A. |
|
|
PHD 125 |
Tamil |
Master’s degree
in Tamil |
|
|
PHD 126 |
Women’s Studies |
Master’s degree
in any Social
Science discipline |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION 2026-27
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:
|
Course Code |
Title of P.G. course
and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
|
364 |
M.A. |
Sociology |
Supernumery
seats |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum
of 50% of marks |
|
385 |
M.A. |
South Asian Studies |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a
minimum of 50 % of marks |
|
|
366 |
M.A. |
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 of 50% of marks |
|
|
409 |
M.A. |
Women's Studies |
Bachelor’s
degree in any discipline with a minimum of
50% of marks |
|
|
367 |
M.Sc. |
Applied Geology |
Bachelor’s degree in Geology as the major
subject and any two out of Mathematics/ Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology as ancillary subjects with a minimum of
55% of marks |
|
|
388 |
M.Sc. |
Applied Psychology |
B.A./ B.Sc.
(Hons) three years
course in Psychology with at least 55%
marks or Bachelor's degree
with at least
55% marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as one of the
major subjects for all three years. |
|
|
415 |
M.Sc. |
Geophysics |
Bachelor's degree with
a minimum of 55% of marks and having studied Physics and
Mathematics during the Bachelor Program |
|
|
368 |
M.Sc. |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
Bachelor’s
degree in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. (M.L.T.)/ Chemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Botany/Plant
Sciences/Physiology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or in any other related
areas with a minimum of 55% of marks. |
|
|
378 |
M.Sc. |
Bioinformatics |
Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/
Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks. |
|
|
369 |
M.Sc. |
Chemistry |
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks in Part III. Candidates
should have studied Maths at the +2 level. |
|
|
370 |
M.Sc. |
Computer Science (Data Analytics) |
Candidates must have completed any one
of the following (as per the requirements for a postgraduate programme at
Level 6.5 of the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF))
with a minimum of 55% of marks from a UGC recognized institute.
|
|
|
Course Code |
Title of P.G. course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
|
379 |
M.Sc. |
Disaster Management (at Port Blair) |
Supernumery
seats |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./ B.A. Geography/
B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a
minimum of 55% of marks |
|
411 |
M.Sc. |
Environmental Sciences |
Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minimum of 55% marks |
|
|
387 |
M.Sc. |
Electronic Media |
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55
% of marks in any discipline from a recognized university under 10+2+3
system. |
|
|
396 |
M.Sc. |
Food Technology & Nutritional
Science |
B.Sc. / B.Tech. in Food Science /
Nutrition / Food Technology/Food Engineering. (Mathematics at +1/+2 level is
compulsory); Exempted for students with B.Sc./B.Tech. Food Technology |
|
|
373 |
M.Sc. |
Marine Biology (at Port Blair Campus) |
Bachelor’s degree in Botany / Biochemistry /
Biotechnology / Fisheries/ Aquaculture / Microbiology / Zoology with a
minimum of 55% marks |
|
|
372 |
M.Sc. |
Mathematics |
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of
55% of marks |
|
|
308 |
M.Sc. |
Microbiology |
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology/
Botany/ Biochemistry/B.Sc., MLT/ Zoology/ or in any other branch of Life
Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks |
|
|
374 |
M.Sc. |
Physics |
Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Mathematics and
Chemistry as ancillaries and a minimum of 55% of marks |
|
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375 |
M.Sc. |
Statistics |
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with
Mathematical Statistics as an allied subject with a minimum of 55% of marks |
|
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M.Sc. |
Quantitative Finance
|
B.Sc. (Mathematics), B. Sc.
(Statistics), B. Com., Bachelor’s degree in Management
(B.B.A/B.B.M) with Mathematics, B. A. / B. Sc.
(Economics/Econometrics) with Mathematics, Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering (Computer Science &
Engineering/Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science/Computer Applications/Information
Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks |
|
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376 |
M.Tech. |
Computer Science &
Engineering |
Candidates must have completed with a
minimum of 55% of marks in any one of
the following 1.B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and
Engineering/ Information Technology or equivalent (OR) (OR) |
|
Course Code |
Title of P.G. course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
|
304 |
M.Tech. |
Electronics & Communication
Engineering (Intelligent Communication Systems) |
Supernumery
seats |
B.E. /
B.Tech. with at least 55% marks (or) equivalent in Electronics &
Communication Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics Engineering/
Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Control
Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering/Robotics Engineering/Robotics & Automation/ Biomedical
Engineering/Mechatronics (or) equivalent.
A valid GATE qualified candidates will be given preference. |
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393 |
M.Tech. |
Environmental
Engineering & Management |
B.Tech. / B.E. degree with a minimum of
55% of marks.in Civil, Structural and
Transport Engineering or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry /Mathematics/ Life /
Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks with Mathematics as one
of the subject at +2 level. |
|
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307 |
M.Tech. |
Green
Energy Technology |
B.E/B.Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical
/ Electronics / Civil / Energy / Chemical / Biotechnology /
Environmental Engineering with at least 55% in the qualifying
examination. (OR) M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Material
Science / Nanoscience / Bioenergy / Photonics / Biotechnology / Environmental
Science with Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 55% in the qualifying
examination. |
|
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305 |
M.Tech. |
Nanoscience
& Technology |
BE / B.Tech. in Nanoscience and
Technology/ Materials Science & Engg./Polymer Science & Engg./
Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication,
Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical (or) Bio-Medical Engg.,/
Biotechnology/Environmental Engg.,/ Energy Engg., with a minimum of 55% of
marks. (OR) Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science
/ Nanoscience and Technology / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry with a minimum
of 55% of marks. |
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M.Tech. |
Data
Science & Artificial Intelligence |
B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and
Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication
Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology
/ Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology or
equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied
Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree. |
|
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383 |
M.B.A. |
Tourism & Travel Management |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum
of 50 % of marks |
|
|
382 |
M.B.A. |
International Business |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum
of 50% of marks |
|
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395 |
M.B.A. |
Insurance Management
(Karaikal) |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
Course Code |
Title of P.G. course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
|
412 |
M.B.A |
Financial Technology |
Supernumery
seats |
Any UG Degree
with a minimum of 50% marks. |
|
401 |
M.B.A |
[[ Data Analytics |
Bachelor’s
degree such as B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science)/ B.E./ B.Tech with
50% marks. |
|
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382 |
M.B.A. |
International Business |
Bachelor’s degree
in any discipline with a minimum
of 50% of marks |
|
|
395 |
M.B.A. |
Insurance Management (Karaikal) |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
397 |
M.B.A. |
Business
Administration (Puducherry) |
Bachelor’s degree
in any discipline with a minimum
of 50 % of marks. |
|
|
397 |
M.B.A. |
Business
Administration |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum
of 50 % of marks. |
|
|
381 |
M.B.A. |
Banking Technology |
Any UG Degree with a minimum of 50% marks. |
|
|
412 |
M.B.A |
Financial Technology |
Any UG Degree
with a minimum of 50% marks. |
|
|
351 |
M.Com. |
Business Finance |
Any B.Com. degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
|
|
311 |
M.Com. |
Accounting & Taxation |
Any B.Com. degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
|
|
392 |
M.Ed. |
Master of
Education |
B.Ed. degree / Four year Integrated B.A. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed. / B.Com. B.Ed.
of recognized universities with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
352 |
M.C.A. |
Computer Applications |
Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree
in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Busi- ness
Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with
Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science
with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 55%
marks |
|
|
Course Code |
Title of P.G. course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
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|
390 |
M.Lib.I.Sc. |
Master of Library and Information
Science |
Supernumery
seats |
Any degree
with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
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|
354 |
M.P.A |
MPA (Drama & Theatre
Arts) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a
minimum of 50 % of marks
|
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Bachelor of
Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks. OR Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health
and Physical Education with at least 50% marks.
M.P.Ed Admission Procedure: Admission shall be made on merit on the basis
of marks obtained in the entrance examination and Physical Fit- ness & Game
Proficiency Test as follows: |
Physical Fitness Test will be
conducted at Thiruvalluvar Stadium, Pondicherry University
and the students who have attended the Entrance
Exam should report there. The dates will be intimated separately |
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|
377 |
M.P.Ed. |
M.P.Ed. Physical Education |
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a) Men |
Women |
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100 meters run Shot-put (16 lbs) 12 minutes run/
walk |
100 meters run Shot-put (8 lbs) 8 minutes run/
walk |
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(b) Games Proficiency Test in any one of the following games: Badminton, Basketball, Cricket,
Football, Hand- ball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Tennis and Volleyball. (a and
b) Maximum: 50 marks. Practical = 50 Marks Entrance Examination (Theory) =
50 Marks (only those students who have attended
the Entrance Examination are eligible for Physical Fitness Test.) |
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M.S.W. |
Master of Social
Work |
Supernumery
seats |
Bachelor’s
degree in any discipline with a minimum of
50 % of marks |
|
|
312 |
L.L.M (2 Year Programme) |
In order to be eligible for admission into
the two years LL.M. an applicant should
have successfully completed LL.B./B.A.LL.B. or equivalent recognized by Pondicherry University and the Bar Council of India. Further, the candidates applying for admission to this course
should have obtained LL.B. Degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% of marks (45% in case of SC/ ST) in the aggregate in all the 3 years/
5years of B.L/ L.L.B
Degree Course. |
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New |
M.V.A. |
Master of Visual
Arts - Painting |
4 Years
degree in Visual Arts / Fine Arts Painting and Structure of the Skill
Test a. Portfolio Review: Evaluation
of 8–10 original artworks and sketchbooks reflecting creativity and
conceptual development. b. Viva Voce: Discussion on artistic intent and
portfolio. |
|
|
414 |
M.B.A |
Logistics & Supply Chain
Management |
Any graduate degree with 50% marks is eligible. |
|
* 4 seats
exclusively for sports quota.
Note: The Profile of the Departments / Centres are
available in the University Website: https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/departments-centres/
P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
For admission to P.G. Diploma
courses, candidates possessing the eligibility criteria
indicated below and qualified under 10+2+3
system of study are eligible to apply.
|
Course Code |
Course |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for
admission |
|
Agamic Studies
and Indian Knowledge |
Supernumery
seats |
Master’s Degree, with a minimum of 55% marks,
in Ancient Indian
History & Archaeology; Philosophy; Religious Studies
and Comparative Religion |
|
|
322 |
Rock Art and
Cognitive studies |
M.A. and M.Sc Degree, with a minimum of 55% marks,
in Ancient Indian History & Archaeology; Archaeology and Anthropology. |
|
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
|
4-YEAR U.G. (HONS.) PROGRAMMES
(Schoolwise) |
|
|
Sl. No. |
Title of U.G. course
and Subject
|
Eligibility criteria for admission |
|
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= Subramania Bharathi School
of Tamil Language &
Literature
|
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|
1 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Tamil |
Pass in 12th Standard (Pass in Plus two) – Candidate must studied Part-I Tamil language |
|
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= Ramanujan School of
Mathematical Sciences
|
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|
2 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Mathematics (Puducherry) |
Pass in +2 with a minimum
of 50% of marks
|
|
|
3 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Statistics |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
= School of Management |
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|
4 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Economics |
Senior Secondary
School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after
successful completion of Grade 12 or
equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 from board recognized by UGC or Government
of India.
|
|
|
5 |
B.Com.
(Hons.) |
General (Puducherry & Karaikal) |
Pass in +2 with
a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
6 |
B.B.A. (Hons.) |
Business Administration (Puducherry &
Karaikal) |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
= School of Physical, Chemical
and Applied Sciences |
||||
|
7 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Applied Geology |
Pass in +2 with
a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
8 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Chemistry |
Pass in +2 with
a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
9 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Physics |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
10 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Psychology |
Pass in +2 with
a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
= School of Life Sciences |
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|
11 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Life Sciences |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
|
12 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Bioinformatics |
Successful completion of higher secondary (+2/ PUC) certificate or Equivalent stage
of education in Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
|
|
4- YEAR U.G. (HONS.)
PROGRAMMES:
|
Course Code |
Title of U.G. course
and Subject |
Eligibility criteria for
admission |
|
|
=
School of Social
Sciences and International Studies |
|||
|
13 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
History |
Senior
Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade)
Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade
12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels
in NHEQF) |
|
14 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Political Science |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
15 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Sociology |
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary
(12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade
12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels
in NHEQF) |
|
= School of Humanities |
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|
16 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Philosophy |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
17 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
English (Karaikal Campus) |
Pass in +2 from any recognized board
and must have studied
the Hons seeking subject at the qualifying level. |
|
18 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
French - Translation & Interpretation |
a)
10,
+2, student should French as second language at Higher Secondary level (or
its equivalent in other board) b)
Students holding a Baccalaureat or Brevet and
+2 In case, the student has not
studied French as second language at Higher Secondary Level, the stu- dent should either
(i) have studied French from VI to X std. at school level
(ii) have passed
the A1 DELF examination
conducted by CIEP, Paris. |
|
= School of Media & Communication |
|||
|
19 |
B.A. (Hons.) |
Media & Communication |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
|
20 |
B.V.A. |
Painting |
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
Note: The Profile of the Departments / Centres are
available in the University Website: https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/departments-centres/
Admission for foreign students over and above the
sanctioned intake.
B.TECH. PROGRAMMES:
|
Sl. No. |
Title of U.G.
course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for
admission |
||
|
= B.Tech. Programmes for +2 Students in the School of Engineering &
Technology |
|||||
|
21 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Computer Science (Puducherry & Kariakal) |
Pass in +2 with
a minimum of 50% of marks |
||
|
22 |
B.Tech. |
Computer Science & Engineering |
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) Curriculum (Academic Stream)
prescribed by the different State Boards/ Central Boards or any other
examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case
of candidates belonging to reserved category) in aggregate of subjects –
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Physics and
any one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry / Computer Science / Informatics Practices |
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|
23 |
B.Tech. |
Electronics & Communication
Engineering |
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream)
prescribed by the different State Boards/ Central Boards or any other
examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case
of candidates belonging to reserved category) in aggregate
of subjects – Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
||
|
24 |
B.Tech. |
Environmental Engineering |
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream)
prescribed by the different State
Boards/ Central Boards
or any other examination equivalent there to with mini- mum of 45% marks
(mere pass for
OBC and SC/ ST candidates) in aggregate of
subjects –
Mathematics, Chemistry and any one of the following optional subjects:
Physics/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science/ IT and equivalent/ Biology (Botany &
Zoology) or an Examination of any University or Authority recognized by the
Executive Council of the Pondicherry University as
equivalent thereto
|
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|
Sl. No. |
Title of U.G.
course and Subject |
Intake |
Eligibility criteria for
admission |
|
|
·
Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies |
||||
|
25 |
B.Tech. |
Energy Science
& Technology |
|
Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and
should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
|
26 |
B.Tech. |
Materials Science and
Technology |
|
Pass in +2
with 50% of marks and should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
5- YEAR INTEGRATED P.G. PROGRAMMES:
|
= Five Year Integrated B.Tech.
MBA (CSBS) |
||||
|
27 |
B.Tech., MBA
(CSBS) |
Five Year Integrated
B.Tech., MBA (Computer Science and Business System) |
|
Passed 10+2
examination with minimum of 50% and Mathematics / Business Mathematics as one of the subjects. |
|
= Five Year Integrated M.A.
Social & Economic Administration
and Law (SEAL) |
||||
|
28 |
M.A. |
Social &
Economic Administration and Law (SEAL) |
|
Candidates seeking admission for the M.A (SEAL) (Five
Year Integrated Programme) Course are required to pass : i) The Higher Secondary, Intermediate or Senior Secondary School Certificate Exam,
conducted by the Centre or State Government Board OR ii) The Pre- University or Pre-Degree Examination of a recognized university OR iii)
The French
Baccalaureate or any
other qualification
equivalent to the above mentioned qualifications approved by the Academic
Council of the University.
iv)
The candidate should have a minimum score of 50% in the qualifying
examination.
|
Note: The Profile of the Departments / Centres are
available in the University Website: https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/departments-centres/
1.
The following fees are
applicable only to the
students admitted to Pondicherry University departments.
2.
The
course fees for students admitted
to Ph.D. programmes offered at affiliated institutions shall be as prescribed by the respective institution.
All
Ph.D PROGRAMMES
|
Sl. No. |
Item |
|
Initial Payment at the time of admission |
Subsequent semester wise payment |
|
1. |
Research Fee |
|
||
|
For Foreign
Nationals SAARC / Developing Countries (*) |
Humanities |
US $ 250 |
US $ 250 |
|
|
Science |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
||
|
For Developed Countries & NRI |
Humanities |
US $ 750 |
US $ 750 |
|
|
Science |
US $ 1250 |
US $ 1250 |
||
(*) The fees structure for SAARC / Developing Countries is also applicable for BIMSTEC Member Countries for Ph.D. Programme in Maritime Studies
|
The following fees
are applicable
only
to the students admitted to
Pondicherry University departments.
|
= Fee Table:1 - All M.A.
Programmes (Except M.A. Economics) (in `) |
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Sl. No |
Item |
Semester |
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|
1. |
|
I |
II |
III |
IV |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
|
|
||||
|
For Foreign Nationals/SAARC / Developing Countries |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
||
|
For Developed Countries &
NRIs |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
||
All
UG PROGRAMMES
2026-27
|
·
Fee Table: 1 - ALL 4-YEAR U.G. (HONS.) PROGRAMMES (in
`) |
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|
S.No |
Item |
Semester |
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|
|
|
I |
II/IV/VI/ VIII |
III/ V/ VII |
|
|
1. |
Tuition Fee |
|
|||
|
For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC
/ Developing Countries |
Language / Performing Arts
courses |
US $ 400 |
US $ 400 |
US $ 400 |
|
|
Humanities / Social Sciences |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
||
|
Management courses |
US $ 600 |
US $ 600 |
US $ 600 |
||
|
Science / Media |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
||
|
Professional courses |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
||
|
For Developed Countries &
NRIs |
Language courses |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
|
|
Science / Humanities / Performing Arts / Social Sciences
/Media |
US $ 750 |
US $ 750 |
US $ 750 |
||
|
Management courses |
US $ 800 |
US $ 800 |
US $ 800 |
||
|
Professional courses |
US $ 2000 |
US $ 2000 |
US $ 2000 |
||
FIVE
YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES
|
·
Fee Table: 2 FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED B.TECH. MBA
(CSBS)
(in `) |
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|
S. No |
Item |
Semester |
||
|
|
|
I |
II/ IV/ VI/ VIII*/ X* |
III/ V/ VII*/ IX* |
|
1. |
Tuition Fee |
|
||
|
For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC / Developing Countries |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
US $ 1000 |
|
|
For Developed Countries &
NRIs |
US $ 2000 |
US $ 2000 |
US $ 2000 |
|
FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED M.A. SEAL PROGRAMMES
|
Fee Table: 3
FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED M.A. (SEAL) (in `) |
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|
Sl. No |
Item |
Semester |
||
|
|
|
I |
II/ IV/ VI/ VIII/ X |
III/ V/ VII/ IX |
|
1. |
Tuition Fee |
|
|
|
|
For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC / Developing Countries |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
US $ 350 |
|
|
For Developed Countries &
NRIs |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
US $ 500 |
|
Payment of Fees
All students
shall pay all the fees to the University at the time of admission
through online. For the
subsequent semesters, the fees should be paid
within ten days from the beginning of each semester
through online. Examination fees shall be
payable on or before the last date prescribed
in this regard. If the above dates fall on Saturdays or Sundays or any other holidays, the last date for payment of the above fees will be the
preceding working day.
Differently
abled students are exempted from payment
of all fees, including examination fees. They
should pay only the prescribed refundable caution
deposits and Group Medical Insurance premium.
However if they avail any scholarship from
Government/ other agencies, they are not entitled
from exemption of fees
SC/ST students
who are eligible for Post- matric
scholarships/Top class scholarships are permitted
to pay the fees as soon as they receive the
scholarship amount by submission of an undertaking to this effect at the time of admission. In any case, such SC/ST students should
pay the fees within 90 days from the date of admission
through
the said scholarships failing which they have
to pay the fees on their own or otherwise their
admission stands cancelled.
The Vice-Chancellor, or any other officer on his behalf, to whom this power has been delegated, may relax any of the conditions for payment of fees in special cases, on recommendation of the Academic Advisory Committee. The names of defaulters shall
be removed from the rolls of the
University with effect from the first
day of the following month. A student
whose name has been struck off from the rolls of the University, under the above clause, may be re-admitted on the recommendation
of the Dean/ HOD/ Coordinator of the Dept./Centre concerned and on payment of arrears of fees in full and other dues, together with a re-admission fee
of `1000/- plus University
Development Fund of
` 500/-.
Refund of fees,
caution deposits, etc.
Caution
deposit money is refundable, on an application
from the student on his/her leaving the
University, after deducting all dues against
him/her.
If any student
does not claim the refund of any amount lying to his/her credit within one calendar year of his/ her leaving the University, it shall be
deemed to have been donated
by him/ her to the Students’ Aid Fund. The period of one year shall
be reckoned from the date of announcement of the result of the examination taken by the student or the date from which his/her name is struck off from the rolls of the University whichever is earlier.
If, after having paid the fees, a candidate desires to discontinue he/ she shall
be refunded all fees after deducting `1000/- provided
he/she discontinues on or before the date notified
by the University.
If
a student owes any money to the University on
account of any damage he/she may have caused
to the University property, it shall along with outstanding tuition fees and fines, if any, be deducted
from the security deposit due to him/ her.
These provisions shall not apply to students
in the affiliated colleges.
Students shall not be issued hall tickets or allowed to appear for examination unless they have cleared their dues, paid the prescribed
examination fee and produced a
“No-dues” certificates.
HOSTELS
Foreign Students'
Hostels
The
University has air conditioned & non-air
conditioned hostel rooms available for foreign students. 40 rooms are available in C.V.Raman Hostel for boys and 49 rooms are available
in Madame Curie hostel for girls.
Hostel fees structure will be provided separately.
Discipline
All hostel-related communications from the
hostel
inmates to the University authorities shall be routed
through the proper
channel, i.e. through
the wardens of the respective hostels and Chief Warden. Any subversive activity, misdemeanor, obnoxious behaviour, flouting of hostel
rules & regulation, misconduct,
disobedience, ragging, failure to
clear dues, etc. shall be severely punished,
and even result in dismissal from the hostel
as well as from the department by the University
authority whose interpretation of the rules
shall be final.
A set of rules and regulations applicable to the inmates of the hostels will be given to each student at the time of admission into hostel.
Consumption
of alcohol and narcotics is considered
as a serious offence. Therefore, intoxicating
drugs or liquor should not be consumed
in the campus. Smoking in the hostel premises
is prohibited. Fire-arms should not be brought
to the hostel in any case. Such acts will mean
immediate expulsion of the resident from the hostel.
Accommodating outsiders/passed out students in the hostel leads to
trespassing and such students will be
handed over to the police for prosecution. Therefore, inmates must be careful
before entertaining outsiders.
As per the
University hostel rules & regulations under
clause 10.24, damaging University / public
property is illegal. It will be considered as an act of indiscipline and misconduct, and will be punished under Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
Mess
Subramania
Bharathi Hostel and Bharathidasan Hostel
are managed by the research scholars and the
rest of the mess are outsourced. Five well- equipped
mega mess (three for boys & two for girls) are available for dining by Hostel residents
the use of the University. The hostel mess are run by
experienced and qualified caterers. The mess
offer meals at reasonable rates.
Ragging
Ragging or
teasing in any form is strictly prohibited
in the University. Students are therefore,
forbidden from indulging in such activities within the hostel premises. Ragging
will invite very severe punishment
including expulsion from the University. It is also punishable
under law. No introductory meeting
of the students is to be
held in the hostels by the senior students.
General facilities
The
University Health Centre offers medical facilities round-the-clock to the students
residing in the hostels. For
the mobility of the students from
hostels to departments, Library, Computer Centre,
etc., bus facility is provided within the campus.
Wifi connectivity is also provided to all the hostels
to enable the students to have internet
access.
* Detailed Pondicherry University Hostel rules & regulations are available in the hostel
office and in the University
website.
Pondicherry University has zero tolerance towards
(a)
Ragging
(b)
Sexual Harassment
Students enrolled in Pondicherry University must abide by their duties and
responsibilities to the University, to
faculty and to other students. Failure
to maintain appropriate
standards of conduct will attract disciplinary action.
Students should not bring mobile phones to the
Seminar Halls, Research Labs and Examination Halls and should not use mobile
phones in the classroom.
Misconduct
Students’ misconduct includes but is not limited to the
following:
a)
disruption of classroom activity or
hindering the learning of other students anywhere in the University;
b)
copying / cheating in examinations and assignments;
c)
behaviour which interferes functioning
of the University, disrupts education, endangers the health or safety of staff
or students, or damages any property within the campus including University property;
d)
pasting posters or conducting students’ meetings
/ protests / processions within the campus without prior permission of the
University authorities;
e)
the possession or use of intoxicating
beverages inside the campus;
f)
the possession or use of illicit drugs
inside the campus;
g)
the falsification of documents or
providing false information in order to obtain admission to classes;
h)
the possession of weapons; and
a)
the failure to return loaned materials
or settle dues to the University
Disciplinary Measures
Disciplinary action may include:
a)
Reprimand or warning;
b)
fail
mark for an assignment or course;
c)
suspension for a semester
or more
d)
withholding of official transcripts;
e)
suspension of campus privileges including
hostel accommodation;
f)
suspension or expulsion from the
University;
g)
any other disciplinary action which the University authorities deem appropriate in the circumstances.
Prohibition of Ragging
Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.
Senior students are not
permitted to invite their juniors to their rooms for any introduction meetings.
In the past, six students (hostellers) who
were involved in ragging were expelled from the hostel for a period of one
year.
Red Redressal Mechanisms
The Anti - Ragging committee of
the University consists of all Deans. The list of members with their
contact numbers is available on the University website
1)
Anti-Ragging Committee
Students can report any incident of ragging to
the Registrar/Deans of respective Schools/Dean of Students’ Welfare/ Chief
Wardens (Boys & Girls) directly for remedial action
2) Students’ Grievances Redressal Cell Students can report any grievances
directly to the Dean, Students’ Welfare for
redressal.
3) Internal Complaint
Committee (ICC)
Formerly known as the Sexual Harassment Prevention
Committee (SHPC), is the body responsible for handling complaints of
sexual harassment. The university
has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. Any sexual harassment complaint can be reported
to the Chairperson or any member of ICC for redressal.
4)
Women’s Cell
Grievances relating to gender bias and
discrimination affecting women in the campus can be reported to the Head of
Women’s Cell and the list of members
of the cell with their contact
phone numbers are available
on the University website.
5)
Legal Services Clinic
‘Legal services clinic’ is setup in
Pondicherry University for the students of
the institution and especially for the students hailing from North
Eastern states
6) Proctorial Board
Pondicherry University established a Proctorial Board with a mission
to inculcate discipline among the students, ensure zero tolerance of
indiscipline, prevent the students from indulging in any anti-social
activities, maintain orderliness and ensure Peace & Harmony, facilitate a
sustainable, congenial atmosphere for the students and to ensure the safety and
security of Stakeholders of the University, assets and establishments,
etc. The board has the power to take
immediate disciplinary action on any breach of discipline by a student(s).
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