PUDDE Admission 2026: Fees, Courses, Eligibility and Selection

Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University admissions are expected to open soon. Interested students can go to the university's page to know about the admission timeline of the courses offered. 

Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University has different courses in UG and PG fields for students. The DDE Pondicherry University admission process is based on both merit and entrance, and students can visit the official website to learn more. The CUET-PG exam is accepted for admission to PG programmes. For admission to BA, BSc, and other UG courses, candidates can pply on the basis of merit.

Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University is dedicated to providing affordable quality of higher education to students. The university has allocated distinct fee structures to different courses based on the UG or PG type and specialisation choice. The total fee structure includes the following components – Tuition Fees, Registration & Processing Fees, Recognition Fees, University Development Fees, Study Material Charges, etc.

The total fees payment for UG courses is INR 9,975, while for PG it is INR 11,425. For MBA in Hospital Management, the fees is INR 75,500, while for all other MBA specializations the total fees is INR 40,000. Proper scholarship and fee assistance mechanisms are also in place to aid students.

PUDDE eligibility for courses is merit-based. Students can look at the below points for a general idea on Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry Univeristy eligibility:

• Class 12 from recognised board for UG admissions
• Graduation from a recognised university for PG admissions

Yes, besides the tuition fee of INR 7,500 for the BCom at DDE Pondicherry University, students need to pay additional charges such as Registration & Processing Fee (INR 200), Matriculation Fee (INR 25), University Development Fund (INR 1,000), and Study Material & Handling Charges (INR 1,250). These fees cover administrative costs and study materials required for the course.

To be eligible for the DDE Pondicherry University BBA programme, students must have successfully completed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. Meeting the requirements ensures applicants are prepared for undergraduate-level management  studies.

Yes, DDE Pondicherry University offers tuition fee concessions for certain categories of students. Differently-abled persons receive a 100% waiver, while non-teaching employees of the board and their wards, defence personnel, widows, deserted women, prisoners, and transgender students are eligible for a 50% concession. These concessions help make the BA programme more accessible and affordable for eligible candidates.

Students can apply for Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University courses either in conventional mode - Jan-Feb or TPI mode in Jul-Aug batch. Students can not change the mode once an application has been submitted.

Yes, besides the tuition fee of INR 7,500 for the BBA at DDE Pondicherry University, students need to pay additional charges such as Registration & Processing Fee (INR 200), Matriculation Fee (INR 25), University Development Fund (INR 1,000), and Study Material & Handling Charges (INR 1,250). These fees cover administrative costs and study materials required for the course.

Yes, besides the tuition fee of INR 7,500 for the BA at DDE Pondicherry University, students need to pay additional charges such as Registration & Processing Fee (INR 200), Matriculation Fee (INR 25), University Development Fund (INR 1,000), and Study Material & Handling Charges (INR 1,250). These fees cover administrative costs and study materials required for the course.

Yes, you can join the master of business administration programme at pondicherry university directorate of distance education without the CAT exam.The university has been accepting students for the MBA programme through the CUET PG entrance exam since the 2022-23 admission year.