Pondicherry University

Admission to all distance education programmes of Pondicherry University is done on the basis of merit scores in the last qualifying exam. While the UG students get admission on the basis of their Class 12 scores, PG aspirants of distance learning at Pondicherry University are offered admission subject to their merit at the UG level. Admissions to distance learning courses are offered twice a year – Jan to Mar and then from Jul to Aug. Those meeting the course-wise eligibility can secure admission to this university. 

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.

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.

Candidates seeking admission to PG courses must apply online on the official website. Given below is the application fee for all programmes:

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.

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. 

Yes, 25% of the total seats are reserved for Puducherry Union territory candidates in courses, namely:

• MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)
• MSc (Physics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Applied Geology)
• MA (Economics, Mass Communication, South Asian Studies)
• Master of Library & Information Science, Master of Education Master of Social Work
• MTech (Network & Information Security, Environmental Engineering & Management)
• MSc (Applied Psychology, Electronic Media)
• MCA and MCom (Business Finance),

In addition to this, 20% reservation is kept for Pondicherry UT candidates in MBA (Business Administration) courses.

In general, the admission process begins in March every year. For the admission session 2025-26, the application process started with the registration process of CUET on the official website of NTA. The university accepts CUET-UG for admission to its PG-integrated courses. To appear for the same, students must have completed their Class 12 with relevant subjects. Additionally, for some courses, candidates are also required to fill out the application form by visiting the university official website.