Pondicherry

Yes, MBA is available in Pondicherry Technological University or Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC. The MBA course is offered as a regular and full-time course. The PG-level programme is offered in two major areas: International Business and Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development. The MBA admission will be conducted by the Postgraduate Admission Committee (PGAC) of PTU. Pondicherry Technological University MBA admission is counselling-based. However, before applying candidates must have valid eligibility criteria and submit all the relevant documents for proof. 

The MBA fee at Pondicherry Engineering College is around INR 76,100. Candidates must pay the MBA course fees to confirm the admission. PEC fees might include components other than tuition fees. The above fees are calculated basis first year/ semester. The actual fee may vary. 

Pondicherry Technological University doesn't accept CAT exam score for MBA admission. The university only accepts MBA admission via the counselling process. Candidates must have a valid qualification before applying for the course. Eligible candidates are further required to submit all the relevant documents for proof. Only eligible candidates can only move forward with the application process. Applicants must have bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for the reserved category) or equivalent CGPA in the degree examinations.  

Direct admission to the MBA course at Pondicherry Technological University is not possible. Since, the university accepts MBA admisson via counselling. Candidates must have a valid qualification before applying for the course. Eligible candidates are further required to submit all the relevant documents for proof. Only eligible candidates can only move forward with the application process. Applicants must have bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for the reserved category) or equivalent CGPA in the degree examinations. 

The application fee for the Diploma in Food Production program at the Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (PIHMCT) is INR 150. For SC candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry, the fee is INR 75.

Some of the top recruiters for B.Sc. in hospitality and hotel administration at PIHMCT (Penticherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology), from the information available, are Club Mahindra, Marriott, and ITC hotels. Most of the students get internship opportunities from Hyatt, Marriott, ITC, Taj, and Radisson.

The scores of the NCHMCT JEE exams are valid in PIHMCT Pondicherry for admission into B. Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. The closing ranks over the past years were:

10284 rank - 2022

6042 rank - 2023

9273 rank - 2024

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PIHMCT, Pondicherry provides good opportunities for placements although 100% placement is not guranteed. Students were placed in organisations like Oberoi, Taj, ITC, Mahindra. An internship is guaranteed in the top companies. 

For BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at PIHMCT Pondicherry, the total intake is 120. Students should pass in Higher Secondary (+2) in General or Vocational stream with an age limit of (18-22) years. Admission is through Joint Entrance Exam conducted by National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT JEE)