B.Voc. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Lateral Entry) 

at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

Based on the NIRF 2024 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 (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year total students	206	285	353
UG 3-year students placed	176	225	255
UG 3-year students opted for higher studies	22	50	56
PG 2-year total students	1959	2145	2825
PG 2-year students placed	580	1464	1592
PG 2-year students opted for higher	240	395	477
PG Integrated 5-year total students	144	160	184
PG Integrated 5-year students placed	39	75	78
PG Integrated 5-year students opted for higher	58	80	92

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year median package	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 3.1 LPA
UG 3-year total students	206	285	353
UG 3-year students placed	176	225	255
PG 2-year median package	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
PG 2-year total students	1959	2145	2825
PG 2-year students placed	580	1464	1592
PG Integrated 5-year median package	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year total students	144	160	184
PG Integrated 5-year students placed	39	75	78

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.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration will commence in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2026 notification in first week of March 2026. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2026 process begins online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must ensure that complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Once the counselling process is completed, students with admission offers must present the following documents for verification purposes:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

Yes, Pondicherry University does provide a refund in case of withdrawal of admission. The refund of fees is facilitated as per the UGC guidelines. In a recent notice, the university announced that all the affiliated colleges must also follow the UGC fee refund policy. Check out the below table for more details:

% of Refund of Fees	Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission
100%	Student not eligible (INR 1,000 is deducted)
100%	Before the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college (INR 1,000 is deducted)
50%	After the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college.
No refund	After the commencement of the classes (no refund)

To apply for BTech admission at Pondicherry University, students need to first fill out an application form, available on the official website. New users must generate login credentials and fill out the application form with all the relevant details and documents and pay the application fee and click submit.

The application fee for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates is INR 250, and for the SC/ST categories, it is INR 150.

National Testing Agency will commence CUET 2026 registration in first week of March. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration will be notiifed aling with the last date for payment of fee. 

Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

Shivaji University offers merit-based scholarships to students. It also offers scholarships to students through various government schemes. Names at Shivaji University scholarships recipients are given below:

• Shivaji University Merit Scholarship- To 500 students in affiliated colleges.
• Dr Appasaheb Pawar Merit Scholarship- For postgraduate students. 
• Research fellowship – This scholarship is only for PhD students in the postgraduate departments of the 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.