B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences 

at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
UG 3-year median package	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 3.1 LPA	INR 3.65 LPA
UG 3-year total students	285	353	345
UG 3-year students placed	225	255	263
PG 2-year median package	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA
PG 2-year total students	2145	2825	2829
PG 2-year students placed	1464	1592	1962
PG Integrated 5-year median package	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 7.2 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year total students	160	184	192
PG Integrated 5-year students placed	75	78	85

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.

Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.Sc.	Candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./ B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.

Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BCA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Computer Science from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply.
B.Voc	The above-mentioned age is as on 1st June 2019.
B.Sc.	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidate completed Diploma in Polytechnic / ITI are also eligible.
UG Diploma	Candidates completed Diploma from Polytechnic / ITI from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
PG Diploma	Candidates should have suitable work experience.
BBA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent with Commerce/ Mathematics/ Business Mathematics from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
ANM	Candidate must be 17 years of age or before 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.

Pondicherry University accepts CUET PG exam for admission to Masters and Integrated Masters Programs. A valid CUET PG is necessary to get into Pondicherry University. Further, with a score of 70, candidates can surely get admission at Pondicherry University. The Pondicherry University cutoff 2024 stood between 2 and 148 for the General AI quota. CUET PG cutoff list for admission to PG courses in Pondicherry University last year is provided below. You can refer the link to check for the cutoff details at Pondicherry University.

Yes, it is possible to get into Pondicherry University with NEET scores. Candidates just need to pass their 12th exam to get selection. Moreover, any student wishing to appear for the NEET exam should have cleared 10+2 years of education, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their subjects as core subjects from any recognised board school. Students currently pursuing 12 grade are also eligible to apply.

Based on the NIRF 2025 report published by the University, the figures of the students placed over the last three years are as follows for Pondicherry University UG and PG campus recruitments:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
UG 3-year students placed	225	255	263
PG 2-year students placed	1464	1592	1962
PG Integrated 5-year students placed	75	78	85

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2024 is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2024)
UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)	INR 3.65 LPA
PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)	INR 7.5 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year	INR 7.2 LPA

 

Yes, Pondicherry University, starting in 2022 is enrolling students in its Integrated PG and PG courses via CUET UG and CUET PG exams, respectively.

• Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission in UG courses offered in all the participating institutions. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Originally CUCET was conducted by UGC in paper-pencil-based mode. Last year onwards, NTA is conducting the test in a computer-based mode. Read more about CUET UG application here. 
• Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to over 40 Central and other participating universities. The CUET PG is conducted once a year in 554 cities in India and 13 international cities. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Till last year, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode. Read more about CUET PG application here. 

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.