Pondicherry University BA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Accepted Exam, Cutoff, How to Apply

A BA degree opens the door to several public sector job opportunities. Students who have completed the programme are eligible for various jobs in government departments and organisations (both Central and State). This happens because BA equips students with many employability skills, such as communication, critical thinking, research, and writing. The below table presents some of the job profiles for students to pursue after completion of a BA degree from Pondicherry University:

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

Candidates who are willing to enroll into the PU BA programme must qualify for the basic eligibility criteria. Moreover, the eligibility criteria vary depending on the choice of specialisation. Candidates can check the below list to know the course-wise eligibility criteria:

• English: Pass in Class 12 from any recognised board and must have studied the Hons seeking subject at the Class 12 level
• Sociology/History: Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels in NHEQF)
• Philosophy/Political Science/Media & Communication: Passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
• French: Translation & Interpretation: Passed Class 12 with French as a second language at the Higher Secondary level (or its equivalent in other boards). In case the student has not studied French as a second language at the Higher Secondary Level, the student should either have studied French from Class six to Cass 10 at the school level or have passed the A1 DELF examination conducted by CIEP, Paris.

The total fee for the Pondicherry University BA programme is a combination of components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel fees, exam fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee for BA ranges from INR 72,700 to INR 2.19 lakh. Those who wish to know the breakdown of this total fees can check the below table:

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

To get enrolled in Pondicherry University BA courses, students must apply at the university’s official website. While filling out the application form, students are to scan and upload certain documents. These documents include:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Transfer certificate
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
• Income certificate for SC/ST/OBC students
• Migration certificate
• Passport-size photographs

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a UG-level BA programme. This programme is offered in two variations, namely BA (Hons) and Integrated BA + MA programme. The duration for these courses is four and five years, respectively. The eligibility and selection criteria vary for the majority of the courses. Moreover, interested students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university.

Pondicherry University offers a wide array pf specialisations under its BA programme. Listed below are the popular specialisations under the BA (Hons) and Integrated BA + MA programmes:

Integrated BA + MA

• Social and Economic Administration and Law

BA (Hons)

• History
• Political Science
• English
• French
• Sociology
• Philosophy

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.

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.

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.

Pondicherry University accepts CUET PG scores for admission to various courses, including BA. As per 2022 cutoff information, the CUET cutoff score for BA admissions ranged from 219 to 256. Thus, a score between this range and greater than this may be safe to get admission. Moreover, students are advised to visit the official website of the university for the latest updates.