Pondicherry University

To be eligible for the Pondicherry University BCom (Hons.) course, students must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria, i.e. Class 12 from a recognised board having Accountancy with Commerce/Business Studies. 

Yes, BCom (Hons) is available at Pondicherry University. The course is of four years and students get various exit options. Moreover, this programme is offered with various specialisations. These specialisations are Foreign Trade,  Corporate Secretaryship,  Co-operative Management, and Professional Accounting. Interested students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university.

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.  

The total fee for the Pondicherry University BA programme is a combination of components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel fees, exam fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee for BA ranges from INR 72,700 to INR 2.19 lakh. Those who wish to know the breakdown of this total fees can check the below table:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

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:

• Digital Marketing
• HR Analytics
• Public Administration
• Foreign Language
• Graphic Designing
• Public Relations Management

A BA degree opens the door to several public sector job opportunities. Students who have completed the programme are eligible for various jobs in government departments and organisations (both Central and State). This happens because BA equips students with many employability skills, such as communication, critical thinking, research, and writing. The below table presents some of the job profiles for students to pursue after completion of a BA degree from Pondicherry University:

To get enrolled in Pondicherry University BA courses, students must apply at the university’s official website. While filling out the application form, students are to scan and upload certain documents. These documents include:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Transfer certificate
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
• Income certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
• Migration certificate
• Passport-size photographs

To get admission into Pondicherry University BA courses, students must begin with the application process. For each course, students may have to fill out a different application form. Listed below are the steps to apply:

• Go to the official website.
• Locate the ‘Admission button’ and click on it.
• Generate a new account by registering.
• Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.
• Fill out the application form available.
• Pay the application fee and submit it.

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:

Pondicherry University offers BA courses via its own campus and many other affiliated colleges. This amounts to an intake of 3,000+ seats for the BA (H) programme. Some of the colleges with prominent seat intakes include Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Tagore Government Arts and Science College, and more. Listed below are the colleges with the highest seat intake of 720 seats:

• Tagore Government Arts and Science College
• Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women
• Bharathidasan Government College