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Pondicherry University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

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A NAAC accredited
Public/Government University
Estd. 1985

Pondicherry University M.A.
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MA admissions 2025-26 are open based on CUET-PG score. Interested candidates can apply for the course through the official university's website.

Pondicherry University MA Admission 2023

MA is a full-time two-year programme offered at the PG level. MA is spread across four semesters, two semesters every year. It is offered in 16 different specialisations, including Sanskrit, Economics, French and more. The seat intake and eligibility criteria vary from specialisation to specialisation. Any candidate who has done a bachelor's in the relevant stream can apply for this programme. However, the final selection of students will be based on the scores obtained in an entrance test conducted by the University and the performance in PI.

MA Specialisations	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
Tamil	68	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50%
Women's Studies	20 each
Human Rights and Inclusive Policy	20 each
Sociology	45 each
South Asian Studies	45 each
Mass Communication	52
Philosophy	35
Anthropology	41	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50%
Economics	70	Bachelor’s degree in Economics with an aggregate of 50%
English & Comparative Literature	113	Bachelor’s degree in English with an aggregate of 50%
French (Translation & Interpretation)	68	Bachelor’s degree in French with an aggregate of 50%
Hindi	29	Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with an aggregate of 50%
History	52 each	Bachelor’s degree in History with an aggregate of 50%
Politics and International Relations	52 each	Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with an aggregate of 50%
Political Science	45	Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an aggregate of 50%
Sanskrit	17	Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with an aggregate of 50%

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Pondicherry University M.A.
Highlights 2025

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1K - 30K

Median Package₹ 4.8L - 6.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CUET-PG

CUET

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Graduation score50%

10+2 score50%

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M.A. in Sociology

3.82 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in English and Comparative literature

4.12 years

Seats Offered

125

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Mass Communication

4.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Tamil

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in French (Translation and Interpretation)

4.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Politics and International Relations

3.82 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Anthropology

3.72 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Philosophy

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in Hindi

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in History

3.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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Integrated B.A. + M.A. in Social and Economic Administration and Law

3.95 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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M.A. in Economics

4.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹12 K

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M.A. in Political Science

3.62 years

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Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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Integrated M.A. in Political Science

3.75 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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M.A. in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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Integrated M.A. in History

4.35 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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Integrated M.A. in Sociology

3.95 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CUET

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women

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M.A. in South Asian Studies

2 years

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Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 K

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya

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Pondicherry University M.A.
Fees details 2025

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.01 K - 12 K
Hostel	₹ 28.44 K
One-time Payment	₹ 9.34 K
Total fee	₹ 38.79 K - 49.78 K

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Pondicherry University M.A.
Admission dates 2025

Dates	Upcoming Events
14 Dec '25 - 14 Jan '26	CUET PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
Feb '26	CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation SlipTentative
Feb '26	CUET PG 2026 Admit CardTentative
Mar '26	CUET PG 2026 Exam DateTentative
Apr '26	CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative

Dates	Past Events
14 Dec '25	CUET PG Exam Notification
24 May '25 - 13 Jun '25	M.A. (Based on CUET-PG 2025 score) Application 2025 start and end date

Pondicherry University M.A.
Admission cutoff 2025

MSc Cut Off 2024 for CUET-PG: Year-Wise score Accordion Icon V3

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CUET-PG Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2022	2023	2024
M.A. in Tamil	31	67	60
M.A. in Anthropology	104	151	70
M.A. in Sanskrit	60	44	90
M.A. in South Asian Studies	201	170	88
M.A. in Women's Studies	167	145	65

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Pondicherry University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Integrated B.A. + M.A. in Social and Economic Administration and Law,Pondicherry University
M.A. in Economics,Pondicherry University
M.A. in English and Comparative literature,Pondicherry University
M.A. in Politics and International Relations,Pondicherry University
M.A. in Mass Communication,Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University M.A.
Seats

1353

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Pondicherry University	918
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre For Post Graduate Studies	120
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya	90
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre For Post Graduate Studies	85
Arignar Anna Government Arts College	55

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English Language Teaching

Parul University OnlineDegree

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₹60 K

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2 years

M.A. in English

IGNOUDegree

3.4

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

Parul University OnlineDegree

Total Fees

₹60 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Hindi

IGNOUDegree

4.2

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

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Pondicherry University M.A.
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Pondicherry University	₹ 6.5 LPA	₹ 6 K - 30 K	-/-
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AMU Compare	₹ 8.65 LPA	-/-	-/-

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3.9/5

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Placements2.9

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course3.6

Campus Life4.8

Value for Money3.9

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M.A. in Mass Communication - Batch of 2024

4.2

2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great faculty members and facilities but considering placements very low.

Placements: There are low placements. They are not offering placements as well so I think if that one thing is added to this, it would be the best place to pursue a degree and PG. They started to provide more courses and facilities. All equipment for the study is perfect.

Infrastructure: Hostels provide great facilities. There are good coats, tables, and shelves for each student. Each student can use that. There are no timing restrictions as well. Students can relax. Around 3,2, and 1 sharing room is available.

Faculty: We have well-educated faculty members. They fix the correct order of exams. We have a well-arranged and good marking system. They conduct seminars, presentations, two internal tests, and semester exams. This is the order. They give more practical assignments as well to improve our skills.

Other: The best thing about this course is that we can learn the basics to best.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2025

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Satisfied with the campus life because of different people and programs.

Placements: About 80% of students are placed in our course, including the integrated students. It is an art subject, so the placements are rare, but they offer many seminars and other facilities here. Internships are numerous, and every week we get notification about internships to our university mail ID.

Infrastructure: Departments have all facilities. All the buildings, even if it is a hostel or any department, have Wi-Fi connection available. And classrooms are mainly smart classrooms. Hostels are several stories high and also have the facilities of lifts. Almost 24-hour reading room and library are also available here.

Faculty: Teachers are well educated and have many years of experience. Semester exams are actually simple and syllabus-based; almost all students will be passed out without arrears even though the attendance percentage is strict for writing exams. It is about 75%.

Other: For pursuing a postgraduate degree in South India in history, also among central universities, Pondicherry University is the best. Students from almost all states are studying here. Also, programs are there for diverse cultures.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024Read More

Poorva

M.A. in French (Translation and Interpretation) - Batch of 2026

4.2

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Happening campus life with good teachers. Wonderful experience. It's 100% recommended.

Placements: For placement, companies like Amazon and other overseas companies come to campus. Important thing is teachers are very much involved in process and guide you through it actively. Almost 80% of students get placement. For reast of them, teachers give recommendations.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure of hostel is very good, with a lift. Rooms are airy and bright. It's a little hot in Pondicherry, which is a slight issue, but other than that, it's good. Sanitation is in our own hands. Washrooms are a bit dirty by the end of the day, but each morning, cleaning ladies clean them.

Faculty: Brilliant resources and past-year papers are all provided by teachers as well as seniors. Most of your paper is set by the PYQs, which turn out to be a great help. Teachers are good and they help them throughout. Passing percentage is 50%, and teachers are generous in marking.

Other: For my course, I love French, which is a little personal, but apart from that, campus life is very happening. There is no curfew time for hostels or campus, and campus is huge. Almost all festivals are celebrated with great zeal.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2025

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Satisfied because of faculty/ There were no campus placement for our course.

Placements: There is no campus placement for this course. However, some students cracked the UGC NET exams after graduation. Some students are also preparing for UPSC, SSC, and RRB exams in their free time. Assistant Professor is the top role for the department's students after qualifying for the NET.

Infrastructure: The facilities at this college are good. The hostel is open 24/7, and the department has a good library. The Wi-Fi is just average, and the mess food is very cheap. But the college has a top-quality stadium for cricket and football, and an indoor stadium for badminton, basketball, and volleyball.

Faculty: Some of the teachers were helpful, but some were not qualified or knowledgeable. The semester exams were simple, and the pass percentage was high. This gave me more time to focus on other entrance exams. The course curriculum was adequate but not specialized in any section of history.

Other: The campus life is very good. There will be various events representing different communities and occasions. Pondicherry University is an absolute cultural hub for everyone.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2025

3.2

1Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Campus life is too good. There is no restriction on hostel timing.

Placements: There is no campus placement, but some students cracked the UGC NET exams during their post-graduation. Some students are also preparing for UPSC, SSC, and RRB in their free time, as class hours are very few. Assistant professor is the top role for the department's students after qualifying for the NET.

Infrastructure: The Wi-Fi quality is just average. The department has a good library. The classrooms are crowded, but the department is about to move to a new building. The hostel is open 24/7 and has good facilities. The quality of the mess food is low. There are sports stadiums for various kinds of sports where we can develop your athletic abilities.

Faculty: The semester exams were simple, and the pass percentage was high. This gave me more time to focus on other entrance exams or competitive exams. Some teachers and scholars were highly experienced, while others were not. The course curriculum was okay, but it was not specialized in any section of history like JNU and other central universities.

Other: I really enjoyed the campus life at Pondicherry University. There were always a variety of events to choose from, representing different communities and occasions. The university is an absolute cultural hub for everyone, and there were no restrictions on hostel timing.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2025

1Placements2Infrastructure2Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money

Pondicherry University with only vibe.

Placements: Very few students get placed through the cell. The university seems to be more interested in selling placement services than actually getting students placed. And the packages offered to students are very low. In my course, there was no placement at all.

Infrastructure: The new block for the department of management studies is already built, but the students are still in the old SJ building. The Wi-Fi connection is too poor, and the classrooms are not wide enough. The library is not open 24 hours, and the hostels and mess food are not good. The medical facility is also very poor.

Faculty: The syllabus and course structure are outdated. A student with the right caliber can teach themselves the material. The entire syllabus is a rehash of what we studied in the past 15 years. There's nothing new. The semester exams are not difficult. They're too easy for someone who knows the subject. The teachers dislike it when we question them.

Other: I chose this course because I wanted to learn more about the subject and to secure a bright future. However, I wish the university would improve the hostel and medical facilities, and provide a good syllabus.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024Read More

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What are the marks required to pass PU CET UG 2026 exam?

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There is no specific passing marks for PU CET UG 2026 exam, students gets rank on the basis of their performance, and the merit list made.

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Yes, the PU CET UG application form 2026 date has been ended now. The last date for the online registration was December 14, 2025.

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What is the total marks in PU CET UG 2026 entrance exam?

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The total marks for PU CET UG 2026 will be 240 and their will be four sections physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology. Each marks per section is 60. Each correct answer will give uou +2 marks whereas each incorrect answer will give you -0.5 marks and there will be no penalty for the unattempted

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