Integrated M.A. in Political Science 

at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

Yes, students enrolled in the BA courses at Pondicherry University have to study two types of core courses, hard and soft. Theard-core courses are mandatory to be studied and cannot be changed. Students can choose soft-core courses as per their interests. Some of the core subjects included in the BA (H) curriculum at Pondicherry University are:

• Historiography and Historical Methods
• Introduction to the Study of Archaeology
• Introduction to World Civilizations
• Functional English
• Prehistory and Protohistory of India
• History of Western Political Ideas and Statecraft

Pondicherry University's Integrated BA + MA in History is spread over ten semesters. At the end of the course duration, students must have secured a minimum of 192 credits for the award of the degree. To gain these credits, students have to study various hard and soft core courses each semester and pass the respective examinations. For passing each hard core course, students get 4 credits, and for passing each soft core course, 3 credits. Moreover, students are free to choose any course offered by other departments as a soft core during a particular semester.

Students who wish to get a good job after completing their degree must enhance their skill set while pursuing the programme. A BA course helps students cultivate knowledge of various domains such as Psychology, Sociology, History, English and more. However, most of it is theoretical knowledge. Employers often prefer students who showcase a set of both knowledge and employability skills. Listed below are some of the skills demanded in today’s corporate world:

• Digital Marketing
• HR Analytics
• Public Administration
• Foreign Language
• Graphic Designing
• Public Relations Management

The renewal of Pondicherry University BA scholarships is done based on merit scored in the semester exams. The first three candidates who secured the highest marks in the previous semester (SGPA) are awarded merit scholarships. Tabulated below is the scholarship amount awarded:

At the time of application form filling, it is essential that students pay the application fee. Only after successful payment would students be able to submit the form. The PU application fee varies for different specialisations. Tabulated below is the specialisation-wise application fee:

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

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:

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

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)