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Pondicherry University Ranking 2025

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Pondicherry University Rankings
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Pondicherry University is a well-known institution and several ranking bodies have ranked the institute under different categories. Pondicherry University has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked #151-200 under the 'Overall' category in the NIRF rankings 2025.

Pondicherry University Ranking

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Pondicherry University Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2026
Business Today Ranking 2026
Times Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
Pondicherry University Course Ranking
Pondicherry University Student Reviews

Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University Ranking Highlights 2025

Consistently recognised by numerous national and international ranking agencies, Pondicherry University is one of India’s top institutes. Recently, the institute ranked #151-200 in the NIRF 2025 under the Overall category, and #101-150 under University. The reasons for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies include its academic reputation, top-notch faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The following article covers all the information around Pondicherry University rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

MBA/PGDM

Outlook, 2026

#15

Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Pondicherry in 2026->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#190

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Pondicherry in 2025->

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Pondicherry University
NIRF Ranking 2025

Pondicherry University has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by NIRF 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, Pondicherry University fell 50 ranks to #151 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

It is to be noted t

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated stability in trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, Pondicherry University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking.

Explore the Pondicherry University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	190

Pondicherry University Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

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Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Over time, Pondicherry University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the Times Higher Education 2023. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It is to be noted that the Pondicherry University's rankings in 'Impact' category have demonstrated stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2023, Pondicherry University's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'I

The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have shown a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Pondicherry University's rank is #1001, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Students can check the table below for the Pondicherry University Times Higher Education rankings:

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Pondicherry University
Outlook Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from Outlook, Pondicherry University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the Outlook ranking system.

In the 'MBA (Government)' category, the rankings of the institute have demonstrated a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Pondicherry University fell 1 rank to #12 rank in the 'MBA (Government)' category by the Outlook-IC

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2026
MBA/PGDM	15

Pondicherry University Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

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Pondicherry University
Business Today Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from Business Today, Pondicherry University has received better rank as compared with various other institutes. Pondicherry University was ranked #107 and #113 for the 'MBA' category by the Business Today for 2021 and 2022, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023. Candidates are encouraged to examine the table provided below, to obtain valuable insights about the Pondicherry University Business Today rankings:

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Pondicherry University
Times Ranking 2026

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Pondicherry University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Times 2023. Check the table below for more details about the Pondicherry University ranking 2023:

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Pondicherry University
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, Pondicherry University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Pondicherry University's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have shown stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, Pondicherry University's rank is #1201, the same as last year's rank

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Asia' category have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, Pondicherry University climbed 31 ranks to #470 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

The 'Southern Asia' category rankings of the institute have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, Pondicherry University climbed 19 ranks to #121 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

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Placements3.7

Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4.1

Campus Life4.1

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Companies like Venper Academy, Chegg, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, South Indian Bank, etc., visit our college for placements.

Based on 49 Reviews

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Mostly MBA and commerce students get placed; as of our course, there were no core company placements.

Based on 30 Reviews

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics - Batch of 2028

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Pondicherry University is gorgeous.

Placements: Since there hasn't been any batch that has completed their graduation after the university started following the new NEP guidelines, there haven't been any placements made yet. Prior to the implementation of the NEP guidelines, the average package that students got from statistics was around 4 LPA-6 LPA.

Infrastructure: The facilities available right now have been used for a long time and haven't been updated yet in classrooms and labs. But the medical facilities are good, with proper canteens available across the campus. Wi-Fi provided is of good quality in certain places, reaching even up to 16 Mbps/sec.

Faculty: The faculty members teach the curriculum in an understandable manner that stays within the time frame of the semester. While the exams are relatively easy, they are given that there is a proper understanding of the concept. The questions asked are from the overall concepts taught and are asked in such a way to understand the level of concept understanding of the student.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great place to study, but still, there is way more that can be improved.

Placements: The UG programme for our course has just started 2years back, so none of the batch has been placed yet. Though the Master's programme in this course has started long back, and the placements are below average, I feel. Not sure if the same applies to UG students as well.

Infrastructure: The campus is huge and spread across 800 acres. We have all the amenities, including all the required labs, proper classrooms for students, seminar halls, and conference rooms. Hostel mess provides hygienic and nutritious food all the 3 times a day. The menu is well planned, including a proper diet. We also have a health centre where health services are provided free of cost.

Faculty: Teachers here are well-educated and experienced. But the curriculum designed does not develop students' skills. Rather, they are mostly book-oriented. Exams are conducted here are moderate. Not tough at all. Not very easy either. In our batch, probably all the students have passed.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026Read More

Dhruva HD

B.Tech. in Material Science and Technology - Batch of 2029

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best for students who like the B.Tech and make connections with different countries students.

Placements: First of all, yours is the 2nd batch in this university. Before that, there was M. Tech for the last 2 years, and they started B.Tech, which is good. Coming to the placement part, it's quite good, not below average. Compared to other universities, this is a central university, so it's good in that case. I have no idea about the highest package place, but I have heard that the highest is 40 LPA.

Infrastructure: Coming to facilities and infrastructure, it's very good for our department, which has a newly designed building with an AI sensor corridor light, which was used from 2015. The hostel is good with very well furnished rooms and the best maintenance and cleaning all around the campus, not only in the toilets. Mess food is good for what we are paying, like we are paying, and the canteen service is very good. Medical is next-level full fee, with well-maintained hygiene, and also 24/7. Sports and games are also available with very good grounds and a stadium.

Faculty: The teachers are well educated from top IITs, NITs, and IISc, which makes all the students feel proud to get education from all good, qualified teachers. From my perspective, the course curriculum is good enough to get into the industry after graduation, but students' effort is very much needed to do their best to get an internship, and they should be extroverted and should attend all workshops. Coming to semester exams, it is divided into 60-40, in which 40 is internals, and 60 is externals. In that 60, we should score a minimum of 24 to pass in that subject.

Other: It's a huge, widely spread greenery campus of more than 820 acres. Mainly, it is located in a union territory, and it's good to be part of this university. There are many students from all parts of the country, also from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Andaman, and Lakshadweep. So we can get a better network all across the world.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a nice place to build our career.

Placements: Placements are quite good. My seniors are getting placed in Wabag, Chennai. Some other good companies also hire students. Packages offered are quite good for those who have nice company. For internships, faculty members will give permission to some of the popular institutes and industries.

Infrastructure: Facilities are good. The network connection is quite poor, to be honest. We have library facilities. Our college conducts tournaments every year for all sports. Inter-college matches are available for all sports. The canteen food is below average.

Faculty: Some faculty members are really good, and some of them are not. Semester exams are quite moderate. The course curriculum makes us know about what we have to study in this course within 4 years and gives us a clear idea to go and build our future in the respective fields.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026Read More

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M.Sc. in Disaster Management - Batch of 2026

Offered by Pondicherry University - Port Blair Campus

3.4

1Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

No placement. Friendly faculty members.

Placements: There is no placement after the course completion. We need to find our own jobs. After the completion of the course, you will get a Pondicherry University Certificate. After this course, learn any other skills like GIS, Python, etc. It will be helpful. Experience is required for a high-earning job in this field. Start from the DDMA, and we get a job.

Infrastructure: There is less equipment, and some equipment does not work properly. The department has one smartboard and Wi-Fi connection. There is a common library for the college. The food was average. The mess is contract-based, every year, it changes. Inside, there is a hostel committee and a campus committee, which conduct programmes, etc. There is a small ground in the hostel for throwball, cricket, football, etc.

Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified and knowledgeable. The teachers are so friendly. Everything depends on the teacher's mood and the students' behavior. The syllabus now updated the teachers always try to put something new for students to teach. Everything is helpful, but something is outdated even though it is good.

Other: The students are from different places, so we can be friends with everyone. Soon it will improve language. Know about every culture, including Onam, Vishu, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. There is a celebration and Anekaragam, it's so good, it's a programme conducted in this university. The campus is small, but it's good.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC

2Placements2Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

It's a decent university.

Placements: The placements are very average. On average, only 4-5 students get placed. The package for the placed students is pretty decent. It's mainly up to the students. Their level of understanding of the course and how up-to-date they are plays a major role.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is decent. Some lab equipment needs to be upgraded. The classrooms are spacious and neat. There is a dispensary within the campus grounds with a nurse and a doctor always on call during working hours. The library has a good collection of books that can be used for reference. The sports and games area is also decent.

Faculty: The faculty members are the best. They are all very well qualified and have a deep understanding of their respective subjects of expertise. The curriculum is good, but it doesn't compare to the NEP curriculum. It, however, does do the job and makes the student industry-ready as long as the student puts in the effort to understand the subjects in the course. The semester exam questions feel fair enough.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026Read More

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The Pondicherry University CUET UG cutoff 2024 was released for all categories under the All India category for admission to various UG and PG level courses. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing scores.

For the OBC AI quota, the last round cutoff range was between 3 and 257, wh

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Where can I find the PU CET (UG) 2026 cut-offs?

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To find the PU CET (UG) 2026 cut-offs on the dedicated admission portal, typically at the official website.

The list will show seat-wise and category-wise closing ranks and marks, often published on sites by the university after the entrance test.

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What is the website to download the PU LLB Answer Key 2026?

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The website to download the PU LLB Answer Key 2026 is pglaw.puchd.ac.in. Candidates do not need the login details to access the answer key.

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What is PU CET (UG) 2026 for Biotechnology?

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The Panjab University entrance test for undergraduate programs like BSC (Hons) Biotechnology, testing 10+2 level physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics, and English.

There will be negative marking in the exam; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

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What is the Pondicherry University NEET PG Cutoff 2025?

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The Pondicherry University NEET PG Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the PG-level medical courses for all categories under the All India quota. According to the cutoff in round 2 for the General AI category, the range was 28581 to 55775. Among all the courses, the MD in Microbiology was the

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