Pondicherry University Answered Questions

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.  

Yes, there are 22 hostels present on the university campus. 14 are for boys and 8 for girls.  The rooms are on a sharing basis, with two to four students in one room. Hostel rooms have basic facilities, such as beds, chairs, and cupboards, and contain a dining hall, a library, a games room, and a laundry room for the residents.  Hostel accommodation is only on a first-come, first-served basis and is reserved for students coming from distant places, and for those who are pursuing certain courses, such as medicine and engineering, etc.    

Pondicherry University accepts NEET PG scores, followed by NEET PG counselling for admission to the MD courses. NEET PG cutoff 2023 has been released. As per the Pondicherry University cutoff 2023 for NEET PG, the round 3 closing rank for MD course was 74737 for the MD in Anatomy programme for the General All India category students. Whereas for MD in Community Medicine and Microbiology, the NEET PG cutoff remain closed after round 1 of the seat allotment result. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the Pondicherry University MD cutoff 2023 for NEET PG along with the previous year trend: Course202120222023MD in Community Medicine– / –3183426959 (R1)MD in Microbiology28219 (R2)48509– / –MD in Anatomy– / –– / –74737

Pondicherry University is a central university, which means that it is funded and governed by the central government of India. Central universities are not private universities, but they are not state universities either. They are a separate category of universities that are funded by the central government. Pondicherry University was established in 1985 by an act of the Parliament of India. The university is located in Pondicherry, a union territory of India. The university offers a wide range of courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

Located in Puducherry, this central university offers various integrated PG, postgraduate and doctoral-level programmes in the field of Science, Arts, Management, Commerce and Law, among others. All these courses are offered via the 57 departments under it. The total tuition fee for all these postgraduare, Integrated PG and other courses range from INR 933 and INR 3.3 Lacs and beyond. The below table mentions the total tuition fee for some of the popular courses offered here:Course NameTotal Tuition FeeMBAINR 81,500 to INR 87,500Integrated MAINR 81,500MBAINR 24,930 - INR 2.4 lakhMCAINR 56,000 - INR 1.01 lakhMTechINR 31,850 - INR 1.5 lakhMTechINR 31,850 - INR 1.5 lakhTo know the fee for other Pondicherry University courses, visit this link. Going by the hefty fee amount that is being charged by the private universities and colleges, the fee for Pondicherry University isn't expensive. However, the amount is not too low to be considered pocket friendly. 

Pondicherry University campus is covers an are of 800 acres and located in Puducherry. It has the Bay of Bengal on the East Coast Road. Pondicherry University campus contains various academic buildings, hostels accommodation , sports facilities, and a library. The campus also features a botanical garden in its premises.  

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. 

Overall, Pondicherry University is a well-respected university with a lot to offer students. If you are looking for a university with strong academics, a beautiful campus, and a relaxed atmosphere, then Pondicherry University is a good option.Here are some specific reviews from students who have attended Pondicherry University:"I really enjoyed my time at Pondicherry University. The faculty were excellent and the research facilities were top-notch. The campus is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxed. I would definitely recommend this university to anyone looking for a great place to study." - Sai Kiran, M.Sc. in Physics"I was a little hesitant about coming to Pondicherry University because of the outdated infrastructure, but I was pleasantly surprised. The faculty are really passionate about teaching and the research facilities are excellent. I also really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on campus. I would definitely recommend this university to anyone looking for a great place to study." - Anuradha, M.A. in English"I was a little disappointed with the placements at Pondicherry University. There were not as many companies that came to recruit as I had hoped. However, I was able to find a good job after graduation, so it wasn't a major problem. Overall, I had a good experience at Pondicherry University and I would recommend it to others." - Rohan, B.Tech. in Computer Science 

Yes, Pondicherry University, starting in 2022 is enrolling students in its Integrated PG and PG courses via CUET UG and CUET PG exams, respectively.Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission in UG courses offered in all the participating institutions. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Originally CUCET was conducted by UGC in paper-pencil-based mode. Last year onwards, NTA is conducting the test in a computer-based mode. Read more about CUET UG application here. Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to over 40 Central and other participating universities. The CUET PG is conducted once a year in 554 cities in India and 13 international cities. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Till last year, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode. Read more about CUET PG application here. 

Pondicherry University scholarships are offers various on merit and need basis. The scholarship is given to all PG programmes. Names of some of the scholarships are listed below:PG Merit ScholarshipMerit-Cum-Means ScholarshipScholarship for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster ManagementNBHM ScholarshipRajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST studentsGovernment of India SC/ ST/ OBC ScholarshipIndira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl ChildIn addition to these scholarships, all the full-time scholars admitted to PhD are eligible for a monthly fellowship of INR 8,000 with contingency. Additionally, all the students of the MSc in Marine Biology and Disaster Management (Port Blair) will get scholarships. Merit scholarships and merit-cum-means scholarships are available for deserving students of PG programmes, namely MSc/ MA and integrated five-year integrated programmes.