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Pondicherry University Admissions 2025: CUET, Eligibility, Process, Fees, Dates

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Pondicherry University Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I join Pondicherry University without entrance exam?
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Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

Q:   Is BSc available in Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University offers a BSc programme with various courses spread across its affiliated colleges. The main campus of the university offers five-year MSc integrated courses for students wanting to pursue PG-integrated courses. Moreover, students seeking admission in regular three-year BSc courses can do so by applying at Pondicherry University’s affiliated colleges.

Q:   Does Pondicherry University provide Distance Education to the students?
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Apart from the full-time programmes, the University offers distance education programmes in the field of Management, Commerce, Arts, Business Administration and more. Admission to all these programmes is done on the basis of merit.

  • BBA and BCom are offered at the UG level. The course duration of both programmes is three years. Candidates who have done Class 12 can apply for these programmes. The final selection of students is based on the HSC scores.
  • Apart from the UG programmes, the University offers three PG programmes under distance education. MCom, MA and MBA are offered with a course duration of two years. A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream to be eligible for these programmes. The final selection of students will be based on the graduation scores.
Q:   Can I take admission to B.Tech at Pondicherry University without CUET score?
A: 

No, to get admitted into the Pondicherry University BTech course, students must have taken the CUET examination. For Computer Science & Engineering, students are required to take CUET Computer Science. For other specialisations, they must present a valid score in CUET Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry.

Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university.

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B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

91 courses 3 - 5 years
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₹ 42.1K - 6.2L

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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: AP EAMCET, CENTAC, JEE Main, CUET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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DatesUpcoming Events
21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
CUET 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
Jan '26-Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative
DatesPast Events
17 Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1
28 Oct '24 - 29 Oct '24
B.E. / B.Tech (Energy Science & Technology/Materials Science and Technology) Open Spot admission
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NIRF Student Diversity Report 2026

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Pondicherry University UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students1148
% Female students
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36%
International Students
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567
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Pondicherry University PG - 2 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2024-25
Total students6181
% Female students
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49%
% Outside State Students
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1%
International Students
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4535
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Pondicherry University Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the application fee for PhD at Pondicherry University?
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PhD application fee for the General category students is INR 1,000. For SC and ST students, the application fee is INR 500. Students should pay the application fee online while registering for the course. Additionally, PH and transgender students are exempted from paying the application fee. SC and ST category students are required to submit a relevant certificate and PH & transgender candidates are required to submit a relevant certificate from a Govt. Medical Officer to avail the application fee exemption.

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Q:   What is the application fee for PG programmes at Pondicherry University?
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Students who want admission to PG courses should apply online on the official website. Given below is the application fee for all programmes:

Course

Application Fee

PG and PG Integrated Programmes

INR 300

PhD

INR 1,000

Distance Education

INR 200

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Q:   When does the admission process begin at Pondicherry University?
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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.

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Q:   What is the total tuition fee for B.A (H) programme at Pondicherry University?
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Students with Pondicherry University BA admission offers must pay the first installment of the tuition fee to confirm their admission. The total tuition fee for BA courses ranges from INR 600 to INR 66,000. This fee can be paid via net banking/credit card/debit card.

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

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Pondicherry University Scholarship 2025

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Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer any scholarships?
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Pondicherry University scholarships are offers various on merit and need basis. The scholarship is given to all PG programmes. Names of some of the scholarships are listed below:

  • PG Merit Scholarship
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Scholarship for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster Management
  • NBHM Scholarship
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST students
  • Government of India SC/ ST/ OBC Scholarship
  • Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

In addition to these scholarships, all the full-time scholars admitted to PhD are eligible for a monthly fellowship of INR 8,000 with contingency. Additionally, all the students of the MSc in Marine Biology and Disaster Management (Port Blair) will get scholarships. Merit scholarships and merit-cum-means scholarships are available for deserving students of PG programmes, namely MSc/ MA and integrated five-year integrated programmes.

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Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer B.Tech course?
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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.

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Q:   Can I get Pondicherry University with 200 score?
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Pondicherry University accepts CUET UG scores for admission to UG courses. The Pondicherry University CUET cutoff 2024 to get BTech admission closed at a ranged between 2 and 284, among the All India quota candidates. Thus, it is possible to get admission at Pondicherry University with a CUET UG of 200 score. Candidates can check out the courses available at this score:

Course2024
Integrated B.A. + M.A. in Social and Economic Administration and Law123
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)101
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics112
B.A. (Hons.) in English171
B.A. (Hons.) in French (Translation & Interpretation)87
B.A. (Hons.) in History94
B.A. (Hons.) in Media and Communication134
B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy106
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science116
B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology87
B.A. (Hons.) in Tamil26
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science120
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences182
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics90
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics164
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering176
B.Tech. in Energy Science and Technology143
B.Tech. in Material Science and Technology126
BPA (Hons.) in Drama and Theatre Arts13
BVA (Hons.) in Painting2
Integrated B.Tech. + MBA in Computer Science and Business System72
B.A. (Hons.) in Professional English152
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)146
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Q:   What is the total fee for Pondicherry University BSc course?
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The total tuition fee for Pondicherry University BSc courses is INR 1,100 to 1.1 lakh as per official sources. However, it is still subject to changes. Hence, it is, indicative. Apart from this, the fee structure for Pondicherry University courses contains various other fee components such as Registration & Processing Fee, Study Material & Handling Charges, Matriculation Fee, etc. Students are advised to visit the official site of the university to find out the detailed fee structure.

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Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
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Placement provided by our college is so good, as in our college recently many big and reputed companies visited, like TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, and Wipro.
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Many students are doing internships regarding projects, but the college is not providing any internships; we, the students, are only searching.
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC
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It's a decent university.
Placements: The placements are very average. On average, only 4-5 students get placed. The package for the placed students is pretty decent. It's mainly up to the students. Their level of understanding of the course and how up-to-date they are plays a major role.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is decent. Some lab equipment needs to be upgraded. The classrooms are spacious and neat. There is a dispensary within the campus grounds with a nurse and a doctor always on call during working hours. The library has a good collection of books that can be used for reference. The sports and games area is also decent.
Faculty: The faculty members are the best. They are all very well qualified and have a deep understanding of their respective subjects of expertise. The curriculum is good, but it doesn't compare to the NEP curriculum. It, however, does do the job and makes the student industry-ready as long as the student puts in the effort to understand the subjects in the course. The semester exam questions feel fair enough.
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MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2028
Offered by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences,
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Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences.
Placements: 150 members for a batch, and now they are planning for 250 members and the work for it is going on. Some students study here free of cost, while some pay in lakhs. An internship is provided after completing 4 years. Good patient flow, and all cases can be seen here.
Infrastructure: All the facilities are available here, like Wi-Fi, and each department has a separate lab and demo room. The central library is there with lakhs of medical and paramedical books. Sports are the main pillar of the college. They train in basketball, volleyball, football, hockey, cricket, throwball, etc., for both girls and boys. The gym is also there for both girls and boys.
Faculty: The professors here are really friendly, and they don't show any work stress to us. They always welcome us at any hour with doubts, and it will be clarified in a very detailed manner. Our college follows the CBME curriculum, and as our college is under PU, it is a bit tough to pass.
Other: Actually, this was my aim from childhood. Becoming a first-gen doctor is my pride. Everything is perfect in my view. Our college conducts events every month. There is no month without events. Aura is one of the biggest cultural programmes here.
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I truly love my university.
Placements: 75 percent of students get placed. The packages ranges from Rs. 50,000 to 5 LPA. Companies like Allen and various banks hire students. 90 percent recently get internships from different multinational companies. We can become teachers, bankers, civil servants, data analysts, and mathematicians.
Infrastructure: We have Wi-Fi connection all over our campus, which is free to use. We have separate classrooms for all the year students. We have two or more washrooms for each. In the hostel, we have two washrooms on the same floor, and we have two drying areas and water filters as well.
Faculty: All are prepared well with the NEP guidelines, so it is flexible and calming to learn more. Exams are good and based entirely on the syllabus. Our curriculum is truly relevant to current affairs. We study Science, Maths, Computer Graphics, and Python.
Other: I am fully satisfied with the course and faculty members. They regularly take 80 classes in one semester without taking any extra lectures. We have a multicultural environment, not only from India but also from France, Italy, and other countries, which makes the university lively. We can apply for various scholarships like NEP, E-Grants, etc.
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PIMS: A student-friendly college.
Placements: Our college offers many placement opportunities in top hospitals in India and all over the world. Every year, 150 doctors graduate from our college, and most of them are in good positions in many top-paid hospitals, and many got PG seats abroad as well.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is a very special thing in our college because it's full of well-equipped facilities and also has a good campus life. We have AI labs, VR labs, and all departments have their separate labs. We also have Wi-Fi computers in the library and world-class books. Hostels are separate for girls and boys, and we have a big playground as well as separate courts for volleyball, throwball, badminton, etc.
Faculty: We follow the CBME curriculum in our college, and exams are conducted by Pondicherry University. The curriculum is very standard, and we have the most helpful and super-friendly staff who are from JIPMER, AIIMS, and many top universities. They are very helpful and super cool. Yearly, we have only one university exam, which consists of very standard questions, and the pass percentage is the 60-40 rule.
Other: We always conduct several events in our college, like Aura, Equinox, Cantata, Food Carnival, many workshops related to research and graduation, and the White Coat Ceremony. Overall, this college shares a lot of memories in our lives, and also at this cost, this is a very high-standard college and is placed among the top 50 best medical colleges in India.
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Experience in my college.
Placements: There are a total of 89% of students who got placed from my course. The highest package in my course is 4 LPA, and the highest package is 19 LPA. The top recruitment companies in my course are Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. A total of 80 percent of students got internships from my course at Microsoft. The top roles offered in my course are HR and manager.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available in my course are Wi-Fi, with full speed and 24/7 availability. Labs are very big, and all resources are available. Classrooms are big and well-cleaned with digital boards. A well-stocked library is present with all resources available.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful, qualified, and well-knowledgeable. The teaching quality of teachers is very good. The course curriculum is relevant, and this makes students industry-ready. The semester exam is not too tough but moderate. The passing percentage is 88 percent.
Other: I chose this course because I have a great interest in the IT field, and the best thing about my course is the highest placement. I think the syllabus difficulty should be decreased. Events and fests happen yearly. Campus crowd and connectivity are also good. Scholarship is available. Extracurricular activities happen.
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Good and better university.
Placements: 45% of students are placed in my course. The high package is 30000 and the lowest is 25000. Companies provide jobs for our course students.50 percent of students got internship in our course. Data scientist Data Analytics etc are the fields we performed.
Infrastructure: The facilities are always available in the department for any enquiries. We have Wi-Fi, computer labs and a library. We have a good hostel with fans Wi-Fi and water cooler. Mess food is good quality and we have a health center and games etc.
Faculty: Teachers are extra qualified. They teach things that make us understand and help us. The curriculum is relevant and it is based on improving skills and talents of students. The semesters are not very difficult and have average passing percentage.
Other: I am interested in studying statistics. It helps improve our skills in calculating and accounting. The department only focuses on reaching things but I will say that students also need some cultural activities and get togetherness to get free from their academic stress.
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Pondicherry University Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Which college is better among Pondicherry University, Saradha Gangadharan College, Tagore Government Arts and Science College for doing BSc?
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Pondicherry University, Saradha Gangadharan College, and Tagore Government Arts and Science College can be compared on basis of components such as fees, no of specialisations offered and median pakcage. Tabulated below is a comparison based on these factors:

College/UniversityFeesNo. of Specialisations OfferedMedian Package
Pondicherry UniversityINR 1.1k to INR 1.1 lakh77INR 30,000
BSc at Tagore Government Arts and Science CollegeINR 55,0004INR 1.80 Lakh
BSc at Saradha Gangadharan CollegeINR 1,5007INR 2.20 Lakh

Note: The above fee is subject to changes.

Q:   What documents are required to apply for BSc courses at Pondicherry University?
A: 

The documents required while applying to BSc course at Pondicherry University are:

  • 10 and 12 class marksheets
  • Passport size Photo
  • Qualifying Examination scorecard
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
Q:   How can I register for Pondicherry University after clearing CUET UG?
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After appearing for the CUET exam and getting a valid score in the same, students are required to register on the official website of Pondicherry University, (provided they meet the minimum eligibility) and register there for final seat allotment. A few details about the registration process, post CUET UG results are out, is as follows:

  • Register online for counselling on Pondicherry University's official website.
  • Candidates need to pay the application fees which is: INR 250 for General, EWS & OBC NCL category students and INR 150 for SC/ST candidates. For each additional subject, General, EWS & OBC NCL category students need to pay INR 100 and all SC/ST candidates are required to pay INR 50.
  • There is, however, no application fee charged for PwD and Transgender candidates.
Q:   Are there any seats reserved for the candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry at Pondicherry University?
A: 

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.

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