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

Pondicherry University MBA placement report is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the number of students placed over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements are presented below:

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	1959	2145	2825
Students placed	580	1464	1592
Students opted for higher studies	240	395	477

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

Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BCA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Computer Science from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply.
B.Voc	The above-mentioned age is as on 1st June 2019.
B.Sc.	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidate completed Diploma in Polytechnic / ITI are also eligible.
UG Diploma	Candidates completed Diploma from Polytechnic / ITI from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
PG Diploma	Candidates should have suitable work experience.
BBA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent with Commerce/ Mathematics/ Business Mathematics from any recognised institute/board are also eligible to apply.
ANM	Candidate must be 17 years of age or before 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.

The application fee of MCA for all category candidates is INR 300. Students can pay the application fee online while registering for the course. In addition to the application and tiotion fee, there are several other components included in the overall fee structure for MCA. The details of the component-wise fee can be obtained from the official brochure, some of the components which are part of the overall MBA course fee include registration fee, matriculation fee, sports fund, medical examination/ facilities fund, library fund, computer lab fund, amenities development fund, students’ welfare fund and caution deposit (refundable), among various others. Read more about Pondicherry University MCA here. 

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a three-year MCA programme spread over six semesters. The course is available at the Department of Computer Science of the Puducherry campus and at the Department of Computer Science of the Karaikal campus of Pondicherry University. A total of 125 seats are available combined at both campuses out of which 75 are available at the Puducherry campus while the remaining 50 are offered at the Karaikal campus.

As per Pondicherry University cutoff 2023, the closing ranks for top 5 integrated courses stood at 368.33 for Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, 343.48 for Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, 341.05 for Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics, 309.38 for Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science and 293.35 for Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics for General category All India candidates. Of all the specialisations,  Integrated M.Sc. in Physics can be considered as the most competitive of all because of the highest closing scores in the last two years. 

Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

Pondicherry University admits students to its various BSc courses based on scores in CUET-UG examinations. Based on the 2023 cutoff, the cutoff score for Integrated MSc at Pondicherry University stood at 343.48.

The CUET PG 2023 cutoff for Pondicherry University MBA specialisations are mentioned below:

Course	2022	2023
MBA in International Business	52	153
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	52	145
MBA in Financial Technology	64	158
MBA in Data Analytics	52	159
Click here, to check out cut off for other specialisations

To apply for admission to the MBA programme at Pondicherry University, follow these steps: 

1. Visit the official website of Pondicherry University and navigate to the admissions section. 
2. Create an account or log in if you already have one. 
3. Fill out the online application form with all the required details and upload necessary documents. 
4. Pay the application fee as per the university guidelines. 
5. Submit the application before the specified deadline. Await the university's response regarding the admission process and further instructions.

MCA admissions at Pondicherry University were based on a university-level entrance exam until 2021. However, starting 2022, the university started accepting students via the CUET PG entrance exam. Those who appear and qualify the exam are allotted a seat for the three-year MCA at the Pondicherry University campus and affiliated colleges via university-level counselling. To apply for the same, students first need to apply for CUET PG and appear for it. Read more about CUET PG application here. Further after qualifying the same, they need to apply online on the official website of Pondicherry University, appear for counselling and secure admission.

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 an array of specialisations under its BTech programme. The fees for each specialisation vary as per university norms. Moreover, at the time of application, students must indicate the choice of specialisation. The following is a list of all the courses offered by the university for students to choose from:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Material Science & Technology
• Electronics & Communication Engineering

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.

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.

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.

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)

Pondicherry University offers a five-year Integrated MA programme across four specialisations, namely History, Political Science, Sociology and Social & Economic Administration and Law (SEAL). Candidates seeking admission to the Integrated MA programmes of Pondicherry University must have completed their Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%. In addition to this, they are required to appear for the CUET UG exam conducted by NTA for final selection. Read on to know about Pondicherry University MA course. 

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.