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Q:   Is MBA available at Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University offers 10 full-time two-year MBA programmes spread over four semesters of six months each along with a part-time MBA to the students. This is offered via its Department of Management Studies, Department of Tourism Studies, Department of International Business and Department of Banking Technology, among various others. A specialisation-wise seat intake is as follows:

Course Name

Seat Intake

General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies)

168

MBA in Data Analytics (Self Financing)

50

MBA in Part-Time (Self Financing)

40

MBA in Tourism & Travel Management

89

MBA in Banking Technology

91

MBA in Financial Technology

50

MBA in International Business

91

MBA in Insurance Management (Karaikal campus

50

General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies, Karaikal campus)

30

General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies, Port Blair campus)

30

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

50

Q:   How many students are placed during Pondicherry University placements?
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Based on the NIRF 2024 report published by the University, the figures of the students placed over the last three years are as follows for Pondicherry University UG and PG campus recruitments:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year total students

206

285

353

UG 3-year students placed

176

225

255

UG 3-year students opted for higher studies

22

50

56

PG 2-year total students

1959

2145

2825

PG 2-year students placed

580

1464

1592

PG 2-year students opted for higher

240

395

477

PG Integrated 5-year total students

144

160

184

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

39

75

78

PG Integrated 5-year students opted for higher

58

80

92

Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?
A: 

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year median package

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

UG 3-year total students

206

285

353

UG 3-year students placed

176

225

255

PG 2-year median package

INR 3.7 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year total students

1959

2145

2825

PG 2-year students placed

580

1464

1592

PG Integrated 5-year median package

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year total students

144

160

184

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

39

75

78

Pondicherry University Admission Process and Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

91 Courses3 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: AP EAMCET, CENTAC, JEE Main, CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th
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Oct '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
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Q:   How can I get a seat in Pondicherry University's MCA programme?
A: 

MCA admissions at Pondicherry University were based on a university-level entrance exam until 2021. However, starting 2022, the university started accepting students via the CUET PG entrance exam. Those who appear and qualify the exam are allotted a seat for the three-year MCA at the Pondicherry University campus and affiliated colleges via university-level counselling. To apply for the same, students first need to apply for CUET PG and appear for it. Read more about CUET PG application here. Further after qualifying the same, they need to apply online on the official website of Pondicherry University, appear for counselling and secure admission.

Q:   How can I get into Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
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Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
CoursesEligibility
M.Sc.Candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./ B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
MBA/PGDMCandidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration will commence in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2026 notification in first week of March 2026. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2026 process begins online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must ensure that complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

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Pondicherry University
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Placement provided by our college is so good, as in our college recently many big and reputed companies visited, like TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, and Wipro.
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Mostly MBA and commerce students get placed; as of our course, there were no core company placements.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC
4.2
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Puducherry Technological University.
Placements: The average package is about 6 LPA, but the highest can be up to 18-20 LPA, and you also get an internship in big companies like Qualcomm and more. The rest is up to you, the harder you work, the more you will get. The T&P cell helps you get a job.
Infrastructure: Hostel life is very good. The food is a little bit average because most of the dishes are south indian, but the taste is very decent and much better than the other college hostel and mess. You can request the menu change as the menu is decided by the students only.
Faculty: Faculty, curriculum, and exams are very good. Some of the faculty are non-cooperative, but the rest are all very good, very helpful, and supportive. They help you in all ways. Exam questions are very easy, but you still have to study very well, and the exams are conducted very strictly.
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M.Com. in Business Finance - Batch of 2026
4.4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Absolutely satisfied because of campus life, good faculties, and good infrastructure and facilities.
Placements: Talking about placements on this campus, it's very few. Less than 50% of students are getting placed. Top recruiting companies are multinational companies. Only a lesser percentage. Top roles offered are finance analyst and finance manager.
Infrastructure: Our department is the biggest in the university. Our department has good infrastructure, good facilities, and an atmosphere. We have campus Wi-Fi all over the department. We also have two 24-hour working libraries. A total of 20 hostels are on this campus. For boys and girls, separate hostels with good infrastructure and atmosphere.
Faculty: Teachers in our department are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is great. The interactions with teachers are very comfortable and friendly. The course curriculum is, of course, relevant. In my opinion, the semester exams are quite easy.
Other: I chose the course M.Com in business finance specialization. I chose this course because I'm really interested in studying this topic. A lot of events happen on our campus, and we celebrate all of the events. Scholarships are available to all students. Extracurricular activities like sports and arts. Everything is possible here.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
2.6
3Placements3Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
Insights on Course Structure and Faculty in Computer Science.
Placements: Nearly most of the students were placed in my batch, and it's still going on. Up to date, the highest salary was offered by Content Sack, a figure of 13 LPA. There are further more companies offering a minimum of 4 LPA. The company named Zoho took an intern from our batch, and other companies like Hexaware and Multicore also provided internships.
Infrastructure: Coming to infrastructure, I would say that it's below average. They provide Wi-Fi within the circumstances, and it's not good either. The classrooms are good. Coming to labs, it's very well-equipped with updated systems, and the library is provided with more than 10,000 books of different genres.
Faculty: The faculty was quite short. It led to difficulties in the semester and providing quality education. Not all of them are good. There are some staff who take good care of your time. The curriculum is very strict to the course perspective, and they take advantage of every program conducted through the respective departments.
Other: I've chosen Computer Science and Engineering because it's a course everyone prefers these days, and I thought it has a good future. I wish they will focus on one perspective so we can lead in that domain. If we're talking about fests and extracurricular activities, they rarely happen.
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B.Tech. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2018
Offered by Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Engineering and Technology, Puducherry
4.4
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Engineering and Technology, Puducherry.
Placements: The percentage of placement for my course was 75%. The highest package was 24 LPA. The average package was 4 LPA. The companies were recruiting like Wipro, Amazon, Flipkart, Infosys, and Google. The percentage of getting an internship for my course was 60%.
Infrastructure: College infrastructure and facilities were nice. College did not provide internet. Labs were good. Classrooms were nice. There were 3 libraries. All types of books were available. Hostel rooms were good. But food was average. Sports and medical facilities were good.
Faculty: Teachers were very helpful to us. Teachers were very qualified, like Ph.D. master in their subject. Mostly all teachers were very experienced. This course was relevant to software. Semester exams were pretty easy. The percentage of passing was 90%.
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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2025
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
This college offers courses at very low prices.
Placements: The placement percentage here is quite good, about 70% of students get placement from this course. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Stand Life Sciences, and Wipro Students are working in companies like this. After completing this course, students are doing various jobs such as bioinformatics analyst, computational biologist, bioinformatics engineer, etc. The highest package is 15 LPA and the lowest package is 4 LPA.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities here are very good. This college has various facilities like free Wi-Fi, college laboratory, central library, various indoor games, etc. The classrooms are very large and equipped with high technology. There is a hostel facility here where students can stay for very little money. The quality of the food in the mess is very good.
Faculty: The teachers are all very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is very good, and all are very experienced teachers. This course curriculum is relevant, as it makes the students industry-ready. The faculty members are very good, very helpful, the semester exams are not very difficult, and the pass percentage is 40% in each subject.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC
2.8
3Placements2Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money
You can have memories and friends, but they don't offer proper placements.
Placements: Many of them and CSE students got placed in our batch. The highest package is 14 LPA and the lowest is 4.5 LPA. Our batch placement offers in not good in developing the student's skills before the placement offers so it is difficult for many of the students to be placed mostly mechanical and civil students.
Infrastructure: There are no proper classrooms for both students and staff. The hostel is in the worst condition. There is no quality food and water. The building is too old. The library is a good place to read and spend some useful time in our college. The canteen is so good and for six months once we used to conduct sports event without fails.
Faculty: Faculty members are the worst but few staff members are there for the improvement of the students' careers like Elayarani mam and Sathyamurthy sir. The pass percentage is 50 out of 100. In this internal marks are 40 so we can easily score higher in the semester examination without any arrears.
Other: My batch was quite different. Some of them are too good to hang out some of them are so different from ours. Many of them are other state students (tuner, Salem, thuja, prem promote Kar, murali). College has to appoint young staffs to every department. Every year PECOFES cultural fest will give a different vibe among entire college students in Pondicherry.
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Pondicherry University Cut off 2024

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NEET PG Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course20222024
MD in Microbiology6137848456
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Q:   What are the expected cutoff ranks and marks for Pondicherry University NEET PG medical branches?
A: 

Pondicherry University offers admission to the MD courses on the basis of valid MD PG scores, followed by the NEET PG counselling process. The expected cutoff ranks and marks for Pondicherry University NEET PG medical branches based on previous ranks is as follows for R1 for the General category:

 

Q:   What is Pondicherry University CUET cutoff?
A: 

As per Pondicherry University cutoff 2023, the closing ranks for top 5 integrated courses stood at 368.33 for Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, 343.48 for Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, 341.05 for Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics, 309.38 for Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science and 293.35 for Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics for General category All India candidates. Of all the specialisations,  Integrated M.Sc. in Physics can be considered as the most competitive of all because of the highest closing scores in the last two years. 

Q:   What is the cut off for NEET PG at Puducherry University for MD course?
A: 

Pondicherry University accepts NEET PG scores, followed by NEET PG counselling for admission to the MD courses. NEET PG cutoff 2023 has been released. As per the Pondicherry University cutoff 2023 for NEET PG, the round 3 closing rank for MD course was 74737 for the MD in Anatomy programme for the General All India category students. Whereas for MD in Community Medicine and Microbiology, the NEET PG cutoff remain closed after round 1 of the seat allotment result. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the Pondicherry University MD cutoff 2023 for NEET PG along with the previous year trend: 

Course202120222023
MD in Community Medicine– / –3183426959 (R1)
MD in Microbiology28219 (R2)48509– / –
MD in Anatomy– / –– / –74737

Pondicherry University Rankings 2026

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Q:   What is the rank of Pondicherry University in QS World University rankings?
A: 

QS World University 2025 and 2024 Rankings are out. Check below the Pondicherry University ranking in the different categories by the ranking body below:

Category

Ranking

University 2025

1201-1400

Asia 2024

651-700

Southern Asia 2024

204

Top Global Universities 2024

1201-1400

Overall 2024

1001–1200

Q:   What was last year closing rank in Pondicherry University in the MSc integrated course?
A: 

Pondicherry University accepts CUET UG scores for admission to various undergraduate courses including Integrated MSc . Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the CUET9 University CUET UG scores for the last year MSc Integrated course cutoff for General All India category students

Course2022
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics296
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry272
CUET2 M.Sc. in Applied Geology199
Integrated M.A. in History235
CUET7 M.A. in Political Science242
CUET7 M.Sc. in Mathematics241
Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics245
CUET7 M.Sc. in Computer Science244
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Pondicherry University Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
3.04 - 5.05 LPA
M.Sc.
1.8 - 6.5 LPA
MBA/PGDM
2.6 - 6.5 LPA
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Top Recruiters

Infosys
TCS
Wipro
satyam
HP
IDBI Bank
L&T Infotech
HSBC
Standard Chartered bank
Kotak Securities
HONEYWELL
Hindustan Zinc
Reliance
SYNTEL
ICICI
Reserve Bank of India
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
Bank of America
Cognizant
Accenture
HCL
GE Healthcare
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Based on 145 Student Responses
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Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

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Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q:   How many students are placed during Pondicherry University MBA placements?
A: 

Pondicherry University MBA placement report is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the number of students placed over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements are presented below:

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Total students

1959

2145

2825

Students placed

580

1464

1592

Students opted for higher studies

240

395

477

Q:   Which skills do I need to acquire while pursuing B.A (H) course from Pondicherry University to get my dream job?
A: 

Students who wish to get a good job after completing their degree must enhance their skill set while pursuing the programme. A BA course helps students cultivate knowledge of various domains such as Psychology, Sociology, History, English and more. However, most of it is theoretical knowledge. Employers often prefer students who showcase a set of both knowledge and employability skills. Listed below are some of the skills demanded in today’s corporate world:

Q:   What is the average package offered during Pondicherry University MBA placements?
A: 

Pondicherry University MBA average package data is not released. However, according to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements is presented below:

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 3.7 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

Pondicherry University Scholarships 2025

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Q:   What all financial aid options are available at Shivaji University?
A: 

Shivaji University offers merit-based scholarships to students. It also offers scholarships to students through various government schemes. Names at Shivaji University scholarships recipients are given below:

  • Shivaji University Merit Scholarship- To 500 students in affiliated colleges.
  • Dr Appasaheb Pawar Merit Scholarship- For postgraduate students. 
  • Research fellowship – This scholarship is only for PhD students in the postgraduate departments of the university.
Q:   Are there any fee waivers or scholarships available for Pondicherry University students?
A: 

Yes, Pondicherry University provides fee waiver for various students based on need. Tabulated below are categories and percentage of tuition fee concession provided to them:

Student Category

Tuition Fee Concession

Differently abled Persons

100%

Non-teaching employees of Pondicherry University and their wards (Group B, C & D only)

50%

Defence Personnel in Indian Armed and Paramilitary force

50%

Widows

50%

Note: The above-mentioned information has been sourced from the official website of the university. However, it is subject to changes at the discretion of the concerned authorities.

Q:   How do I get B.A scholarship renewed at Pondicherry University?
A: 

The renewal of Pondicherry University BA scholarships is done based on merit scored in the semester exams. The first three candidates who secured the highest marks in the previous semester (SGPA) are awarded merit scholarships. Tabulated below is the scholarship amount awarded:

Rank

Scholarship Amount

First

INR 2,000 per month

Second

INR 1,500 per month

Third

INR 1,000 per month

 

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Pondicherry University Popular Courses

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Pondicherry University Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(91 courses)
42.1 K - 6.2 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45-50 %
Exams : AP EAMCETCENTAC+5 More
M.Sc.(64 courses)
1.2 K - 77 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Graduation : 40-60 %
Exams : CUET-PGICAR AIEEA+1 More
MBA/PGDM(20 courses)
24.9 K - 2.4 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : APICETTANCET+2 More
B.Sc.(86 courses)
600 - 1.5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 35-55 %
Exams : CUETCENTAC+3 More
M.A.(43 courses)
1 K - 30 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CUET-PGCUET
B.A.(59 courses)
600 - 61 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 40-50 %
Exams : CUETCENTAC+2 More
MCA(10 courses)
12 K - 1 LGet Fee Details
Exams : CUET-PG
UG Diploma(37 courses)
12.5 K - 60 K
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
B.Com(26 courses)
600 - 1.1 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : CUETCENTAC+3 More
B.Ed(15 courses)
– / –
Exams : CBSE 12thISC
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Q:   What is the application fee for MCA at Pondicherry University?
A: 

The application fee of MCA for all category candidates is INR 300. Students can pay the application fee online while registering for the course. In addition to the application and tiotion fee, there are several other components included in the overall fee structure for MCA. The details of the component-wise fee can be obtained from the official brochure, some of the components which are part of the overall MBA course fee include registration fee, matriculation fee, sports fund, medical examination/ facilities fund, library fund, computer lab fund, amenities development fund, students’ welfare fund and caution deposit (refundable), among various others. Read more about Pondicherry University MCA here

Q:   What is the application fee for PhD at Pondicherry University?
A: 

PhD application fee for the General category students is INR 1,000. For SC and ST students, the application fee is INR 500. Students should pay the application fee online while registering for the course. Additionally, PH and transgender students are exempted from paying the application fee. SC and ST category students are required to submit a relevant certificate and PH & transgender candidates are required to submit a relevant certificate from a Govt. Medical Officer to avail the application fee exemption.

Q:   Can I join Pondicherry University without entrance exam?
A: 

Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

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Q:   Which college should I choose for B.Tech among Pondicherry University and Achariya College of Engineering Technology?
A: 

Presented below is a comparison between the BTech courses at PU and Achariya College of Engineering Technology, based on fees, and Shiksha rating:

College/University

Shiksha Rating

Fees

PU

3.9/5

INR 42,080 - INR 6.17 lakh

Achariya College of Engineering Technology

4.0/5

INR 1.70 Lakh

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Q:   I am offered a seat at Pondicherry University and Central University Tamil Nadu. Which one should I choose?
A: 

Candidates offered MBA seats at both Pondicherry University and Tamil Nadu Universiry can refer to the table below showing comparison between the MBA offered at aforementioned Universities on the basis of total tuition fees, facilities offered and median salary:

Basis of ComparisonPondicherry UniversityCentral University of Tamil Nadu
Median SalaryINR 3.70 LakhINR 3.46 Lakh
Total tuition feeINR 32,000INR 27,015
Facilities offered
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Hostel
  • Sports Complex
  • Gym
  • Hospital / Medical Facilities
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Q:   Which college is better among Pondicherry University, Saradha Gangadharan College, Tagore Government Arts and Science College for doing BSc?
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Pondicherry University, Saradha Gangadharan College, and Tagore Government Arts and Science College can be compared on basis of components such as fees, no of specialisations offered and median pakcage. Tabulated below is a comparison based on these factors:

College/UniversityFeesNo. of Specialisations OfferedMedian Package
Pondicherry UniversityINR 1.1k to INR 1.1 lakh77INR 30,000
BSc at Tagore Government Arts and Science CollegeINR 55,0004INR 1.80 Lakh
BSc at Saradha Gangadharan CollegeINR 1,5007INR 2.20 Lakh

Note: The above fee is subject to changes.

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Q:   How do I apply for B.Tech admissions at Pondicherry University?
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To apply for BTech admission at Pondicherry University, students need to first fill out an application form, available on the official website. New users must generate login credentials and fill out the application form with all the relevant details and documents and pay the application fee and click submit.

The application fee for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates is INR 250, and for the SC/ST categories, it is INR 150.

Q:   What documents are required while reporting for B.Tech admissions at Pondicherry University?
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Once the counselling process is completed, students with admission offers must present the following documents for verification purposes:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
Q:   What is the selection criteria for MA at Pondicherry University?
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Any candidate who has done bachelors' in the relevant stream can apply for the MA programme of Pondicherry University. However, the final selection of students is based on the scores obtained in the CUET PG entrance test conducted by NTA. After the exam, the students are required to register on the official website of the university and appear for the counselling process. After this, those with their names available in the merit lists released by the University can confirm their admission or block their seats by paying the admission fee.

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Q:   Are there any special provisions for differently abled candidates seeking admission to B.Tech at Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University has several provisions for differently abled candidates. Firstly, such candidates are exempted from payment of entire fees. Moreover, 5% of seats in each course are reserved for differently abled candidates. Such candidates must submit a certificate from a government hospital indicating the extent of physical disability and also the extent to which the disability hampers the candidate in pursuing his/her studies. Moreover, all candidates who are differently abled and passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply irrespective of the percentage of marks obtained.

Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer a hostel facility?
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Yes, there are 22 hostels present on the university campus. 14 are for boys and 8 for girls.  The rooms are on a sharing basis, with two to four students in one room. Hostel rooms have basic facilities, such as beds, chairs, and cupboards, and contain a dining hall, a library, a games room, and a laundry room for the residents.  Hostel accommodation is only on a first-come, first-served basis and is reserved for students coming from distant places, and for those who are pursuing certain courses, such as medicine and engineering, etc. 

 

 

 

Q:   How is the campus of Pondicherry University?
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Pondicherry University campus is covers an are of 800 acres and located in Puducherry. It has the Bay of Bengal on the East Coast Road. Pondicherry University campus contains various academic buildings, hostels accommodation , sports facilities, and a library. The campus also features a botanical garden in its premises. 

 

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Q:   Is MCA available at Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University offers a three-year MCA programme spread over six semesters. The course is available at the Department of Computer Science of the Puducherry campus and at the Department of Computer Science of the Karaikal campus of Pondicherry University. A total of 125 seats are available combined at both campuses out of which 75 are available at the Puducherry campus while the remaining 50 are offered at the Karaikal campus.

Q:   Is MBA available in Pondicherry University?
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MBA at Pondicherry University is available across numerous specialisations, namely Banking Technology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Insurance Management, International Business, Tourism & Travel Management, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation and Logistics & Supply Chain Management to the students. This two-year programme in the field of Management is spread over four semesters of six months each.

Q:   How many credits are required to get an Integrated B.A + M.A in History degree from Pondicherry University?
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Pondicherry University's Integrated BA + MA in History is spread over ten semesters. At the end of the course duration, students must have secured a minimum of 192 credits for the award of the degree. To gain these credits, students have to study various hard and soft core courses each semester and pass the respective examinations. For passing each hard core course, students get 4 credits, and for passing each soft core course, 3 credits. Moreover, students are free to choose any course offered by other departments as a soft core during a particular semester.

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria for Integrated MA admission at Pondicherry University?
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Pondicherry University offers a five-year Integrated MA programme across four specialisations, namely History, Political Science, Sociology and Social & Economic Administration and Law (SEAL). Candidates seeking admission to the Integrated MA programmes of Pondicherry University must have completed their Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. In addition to this, they are required to appear for the CUET UG exam conducted by NTA for final selection. Read on to know about Pondicherry University MA course

Q:   Is 120 a good score in CUET PG for Pondicherry University MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy course?
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Pondicherry Central University accepts CUET PG scores for admission to a list of postgraduate courses. Pondicherry University has released the CUET PG merit list for several postgraduate courses. As per Pondicherry University first merit list 2023, the cutoff score for an MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy course was 116 for the General All India category students. In 2022, the cutoff score stood at 167 for the MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy programme. So, considering the cutoff trend of Pondicherry University MA in Human Rights, yes 120 is a good rank for the General category student. 

Q:   What is the CUET PG cutoff for Pondicherry University MBA?
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The CUET PG 2023 cutoff for Pondicherry University MBA specialisations are mentioned below:

Course20222023
MBA in International Business52153
Master of Business Administration (MBA)52145
MBA in Financial Technology64158
MBA in Data Analytics52159
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Q:   How can I join Pondicherry University for MBA?
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Admission to Pondicherry University MBA is entrance-based. Interested candidates need to appear for CUET-PG entrance test. The candidates whose CUET PG score matches the Pondicherry University MBA Cutoff will get shortlisted for the GDPI round. The final admission offers will be given after the successfull completion of the GDPI round.

Q:   What all entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at Pondicherry University?
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Up until 2021, MBA admissions at Pondicherry University were based on the CAT exam. Candidates were further shortlisted based on the scores obtained in the entrance exams and their performance in GD-PI. However, starting the admission year 2022-23 the university started accepting students via the CUET PG entrance exam. Those who appear and qualify the exam are allotted a seat for MBA at the Pondicherry University campus and affiliated colleges via university-level counselling.

Q:   Is BSc available in Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University offers a BSc programme with various courses spread across its affiliated colleges. The main campus of the university offers five-year MSc integrated courses for students wanting to pursue PG-integrated courses. Moreover, students seeking admission in regular three-year BSc courses can do so by applying at Pondicherry University’s affiliated colleges.

Q:   Is it worth to join Pondicherry University for BSc? What is the future of the course?
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Pondicherry University offers many three-year BSc programmes and five-year Integrated MSc courses for students to choose from. These courses are spread across various specialisations including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics, and more.

At the end of each course, students are expected to have developed a working knowledge of various aspects related to their chosen specialisation. Moreover, the scope of BSc is vast in India. BSc graduates can find jobs in various industries such as ood, R&D, hospitals, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, Forest Services, and more. Tabulated below are prospect job profiles for BSc graduates to pursue:

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Data Analyst

Biochemist,

Data Scientist

Statistician

Food and Drug Inspector

Chemical Analyst

Q:   What is the total fee for Pondicherry University BSc course?
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The total tuition fee for Pondicherry University BSc courses is INR 1,100 to 1.1 lakh as per official sources. However, it is still subject to changes. Hence, it is, indicative. Apart from this, the fee structure for Pondicherry University courses contains various other fee components such as Registration & Processing Fee, Study Material & Handling Charges, Matriculation Fee, etc. Students are advised to visit the official site of the university to find out the detailed fee structure.

Q:   What was the cutoff score for the Integrated MSc in Chemistry at Pondicherry University?
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Pondicherry University admits students to its various BSc courses based on scores in CUET-UG examinations. Based on the 2023 cutoff, the cutoff score for Integrated MSc at Pondicherry University stood at 343.48.

Q:   Does Pondicherry University provide placement support to BSc students?
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Yes, Pondicherry University does provide support to its students. The university has a placement cell which is responsible for motivating, training and preparing the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for their successful career placement. Listed below are some of the major activities conducted by the Placement cell:

  • Organising On-and-off-campus interviews
  • Organising training programmes like Personality Development Programmes, Mock Aptitude tests, Group Discussion training and mock interviews
  • Co-ordinating Industrial Visits
  • Co-ordinating semester-long or year-long Project Placement for the Students
  • Supporting Technical Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, etc., organized by various departments
Q:   Do I need to do an internship when enrolled in Pondicherry University BCom (H) programme?
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Yes, students enrolled in the BCom (H) programme must complete two internships during the four-year course duration. The students are expected to complete these internships in the first and second year summer breaks, respectively. The duration of each internship should be a minimum of 30 days. Moreover, students are allowed to take an internship in any business establishment of their choice.

Q:   What is the application process for BCom (H) admissions at Pondicherry University
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The application process for BCom courses offered by Pondicherry University is conducted in online mode. Refer to the pointers below to know how to apply-

1. Go to the official website of the university

2. Click on the 'Online Admission' button located under the 'Admission' section.

3. Register and create a candidature account.

4. Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.

5. Fill out the application form available.

7. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Q:   With increasing admission intake at Pondicherry University, how will it impact the placements, considering the cost and ROI?
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As per the Shiksha verified review, Pondicherry University is rated 4.0/5   (overall) and Value for Money. Outstation or not the university provides equal placement opportunities to students. The placements are given completely according to the skills that the student possesses. There is no discrimination based the place, language, or others. In the end, finding a good job depends on the skills that the job seeker possesses. 

Q:   What documents are required while reporting for BCom (H) admissions at Pondicherry University?
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While reporting for Pondicherry University BCom (H) admissions, students must present original and self-attested copies of the following documents: 

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
  • Income Certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
  • Migration Certificate
  • Passport-size photographs
Q:   Can I take admission to B.Tech at Pondicherry University without CUET score?
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No, to get admitted into the Pondicherry University BTech course, students must have taken the CUET examination. For Computer Science & Engineering, students are required to take CUET Computer Science. For other specialisations, they must present a valid score in CUET Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry.

Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university.

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