Pondicherry University

The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Pondicherry University is considered a good option for students seeking flexible learning. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at affordable fees. The university is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi, and Distance Education Bureau (DEB) UGC, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi and its programs are well-structured. However, the quality of support and services may vary depending on the course and location.

The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Pondicherry University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include MBA specializations (General, Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business), MA in subjects like English and Sociology, MCom, and MSc in various fields. Undergraduate programs include BCom, BA, and BBA. The university distance programs are recognized for their flexible learning and are designed for working professionals and students seeking higher education.

After filling out the BTech application form, students are required to pay the application fee. Tabulated below is the category wise application fee:

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

Pondicherry University reservation rules are laid out as per the government norms. The university has reserved a total of 22.5% of the seats for admission of SC/ST category students to its various sources. The seat reservation breakdown for the SC/ST category is as follows:

• 15% of seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SC) category
• 7.5% of seats have been reserved for the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category

Pondicherry University has over 20+ affiliated colleges offering BTech courses. This amounts to an intake of 6,000+ seats for the BTech programme. Some of the colleges with prominent seat intakes include Christ Institute of Technology (formerly Dr. S.J.S. Paul Memorial College of Engineering and Technology), MVIT-Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, and more. Out of all the affiliated colleges and institutes, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC), has the highest intake with 1380 seats.

Pondicherry University boats a high intake with 6000+ seats. This happens because the university offers these seats via various affiliated colleges. However, the distribution of seats among various BTech specialisations may vary, depending on the university's specific allocation for each specialisation. Some of the seats are offered by the affiliated colleges.

Pondicherry University offers an array of specialisations under its BTech programme. The fees for each specialisation vary as per university norms. Moreover, at the time of application, students must indicate the choice of specialisation. The following is a list of all the courses offered by the university for students to choose from:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Material Science & Technology
• Electronics & Communication Engineering

The total fee to pursue BTech at Pondicherry University ranges from INR 1.05 lakh to INR 6.8 lakh. This is cumulative of various components such as academic fees, examination fees, development fees, etc. Out of this amount, the total tuition fee ranges from INR 42,080 - INR 6.17 lakh. Candidates who wish to know the complete fee structure can visit the official website of the university.

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

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a UG-level BTech programme. Under this programme, the students get to choose from various specialisations, including, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Engineering, Material Science & Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. All these courses are offered for a duration of four years and in full-time mode. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the CUET examination.