Pondicherry University Answered Questions

While reporting for Pondicherry University BA admissions, students must present original and self-attested copies of the following documents: Class 10 marksheetClass 12 marksheetTransfer CertificateDate of Birth CertificateConduct Certificate for SC/ST/OBC studentsIncome Certificate for SC/ST/OBC studentsMigration CertificatePassport-size photographs

Once the counselling process is completed, students with admission offers must present the following documents for verification purposes:Class 10 marksheetClass 12 marksheetMigration certificateSchool leaving certificate/transfer certificateCategory certificate (if applicable)Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

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:CategoryApplication Fee (Amount)General, EWS, and OBC NCLINR 250SC/STINR 150Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, students enrolled in the BCom (H) programme must complete two internships during the four-year course duration. The students are expected to complete these internships in the first and second year summer breaks, respectively. The duration of each internship should be a minimum of 30 days. Moreover, students are allowed to take an internship in any business establishment of their choice.

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 MethodsIntroduction to the Study of ArchaeologyIntroduction to World CivilizationsFunctional EnglishPrehistory and Protohistory of IndiaHistory of Western Political Ideas and Statecraft

A total of 78 students got placed during the placement drive for the year 2023 from the Integrated PG course. In 2022, the median package offered was INR 4.3 LPA, whereas in 2023, the median package jumped to INR 6.5 LPA, indicating an improvement in the placement record.

Yes, Pondicherry University BCom (H) curriculum does includes various core courses during the course duration. Some of the subjects are Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Business Environment, Business Organisations & Management, Indian Economy, Marketing Management, Business Law, and more. These core courses are compulsory for each student and carry the highest amount of credits.

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.

The total fee for the Pondicherry University BCom (H) courses is composed of many fee components. Some of these are tuition fees, exam fees, hostel fees, one-time fees, etc. Those who wish to know the breakdown of this total fees can check the below table:Fee componentsAmountTuitionINR 600 – INR 1.1 lakhHostelINR 71,300  - INR 1.48 lakhOne-time PaymentINR 735 – INR 9,580Total feeINR 72,700 – INR 2.19 lakhNote: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.