Pondicherry University UG, PG, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

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.

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a UG-level BTech programme. Under this programme, the students get to choose from various specialisations, including, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Engineering, Material Science & Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. All these courses are offered for a duration of four years and in full-time mode. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the CUET examination.

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

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.

Pondicherry University MBA average package data is not released. However, according to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements is presented below:

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2023 is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2023)
UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)	INR 3.1 LPA
PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)	INR 6.5 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year	INR 6.5 LPA

Further, the course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Pondicherry University placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG 3-year	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 3.1 LPA
PG 2-year	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA

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.

To provide equal education opportunities to students, Pondicherry University and many other government and non-government universities increase and decrease the seat intake. Pondicherry University is ranked  one of the top public universities with a rank of 1201 - 1400 by the QS World University Rankings 2024. The university ranked 101-150 in the 'University' category by the NIRF 2023 Rankings. Hence, the increase or decrease in seats has not much impacted the quality of education the university offers.

The famous alumni of Pondicherry University are- Alumnus Name- S. Jaishankar Designation- Minister of External Affairs of India;  Alumnus Name- V. Narayanasamy Designation- Ex CM of Puducherry; Alumnus Name- Ramakrishnan Venkataraman- Designation- Former Governor of Karnataka; Alumnus Name- Arvind Panagariya; Designation- Ex Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, etc.

 

 

The documents required while applying to BSc course at Pondicherry University are:

• 10 and 12 class marksheets
• Passport size Photo
• Qualifying Examination scorecard
• Category certificate (if applicable)

Pondicherry University's total seat intake for admission to the BSc course is 4066. This is the total intake across various colleges affiliated to Pondicherry University. Some of the affiliated colleges are Bharathidasan Govt. College For Women, Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Saradha Gangadharan College and Tagore Government Arts and Science College, among others. 

Pondicherry Central University accepts CUET PG scores for admission to a list of postgraduate courses. Pondicherry University has released the CUET PG merit list for several postgraduate courses. As per Pondicherry University first merit list 2023, the cutoff score for an MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy course was 116 for the General All India category students. In 2022, the cutoff score stood at 167 for the MA in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy programme. So, considering the cutoff trend of Pondicherry University MA in Human Rights, yes 120 is a good rank for the General category student. 

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:

Category	Application Fee (Amount)
General, EWS, and OBC NCL	INR 250
SC/ST	INR 150

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

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

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:

Rank	Scholarship Amount
First	INR 2,000 per month
Second	INR 1,500 per month
Third	INR 1,000 per month

 

Admission to Pondicherry University MBA is entrance-based. Interested candidates need to appear for CUET-PG entrance test. The candidates whose CUET PG score matches the Pondicherry University MBA Cutoff will get shortlisted for the GDPI round. The final admission offers will be given after the successfull completion of the GDPI round.

The total seat intake of Pondicherry University MBA is 1339. Admission to the Pondicherry MBA course is entrance based. The candidates need to appear for CUET PG entrance test followed by a group discussion and personal interview round. 

To crack any entrance exam, it is necessary to know how to prepare for the examination. There is no one way of studying. Students have to study more effectively and with less pressure. Below, we are providing some preparation tips and tricks for Pondicherry University Exam 2018. - Mock Test Mock test is also an important part of the preparation. Mock test will give you the idea about the exam pattern, type of questions, etc. It will also help you to enhance your time management skills to solve the paper. - Time Management Time is very precious during the preparation of the examination. Students have to use their time in an effective way. Create a schedule which not only focuses to cover all the subjects but also on revising them. Give more time on tough subjects. - Understand the Syllabus Students have a complete knowledge about the exam syllabus. It is very necessary to understand the syllabus completely and practice for each topic accordingly. - Prepare Personal Notes Students can make notes during the preparation of the subjects. It will help the students while they are revising. Write a note helps students to remember the topics better. Make notes from all the possible sources, what you hear, what you read and what you do. - Study Material Good Study Material is very important for any exam preparation. Students can choose the books, according to the syllabus & subjects. Students can also practice from the model papers & mock test. The books are available in the bookstores of the market. Students can also take help of the online study material. - Previous Year Question Papers Students can also prepare from the past year question papers. It is the best way to prepare for the examination. It will help the students get a rough idea what type of questions will be asked in the exam. It also helps to build confidence in the students. - Stay Fit & Healthy To clear the examination, only preparation is not enough. Students have to maintain their health & stay fit. During the entrance exam preparation, keep your mind positive and do not think negatively. Eat healthy food. Do not eat junk foods and stay away from smoke, alcohol, drugs. Do yoga and exercise to keep your mind peaceful and free from stress.

Pondicherry University offers a wide range of Integrated PG, postgraduate, Diploma and doctoral programmes in the field of Management, Engineering, Science and Arts, among others. All these courses are offered via the 57 departments under it. Admission to a majority of integrated PG and PG courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. Additionally, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Interested students can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.