Pondicherry University has a variety of scholarships which it gives to its undergraduate -UG/postgraduate -PG students. 

  • Financial Need Scholarships
  • Merit Based Scholarships
  • Category-Based Scholarships
  • Student Exchange Scholarships
  • Research Scholarships

Pondicherry University Scholarship FAQs

Below mentioned are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Pondicherry University scholarships:

Q:   Does Pondicherry University offer any scholarships?
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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 Scholarship
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Scholarship for MSc Marine Biology & Disaster Management
  • NBHM Scholarship
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST students
  • Government of India SC/ ST/ OBC Scholarship
  • Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child

In 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.

Q:   Are there any seats reserved for the candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry at Pondicherry University?
A:

Yes, 25% of the total seats are reserved for Puducherry Union territory candidates in courses, namely:

  • MBA (Tourism & Travel Management)
  • MSc (Physics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Applied Geology)
  • MA (Economics, Mass Communication, South Asian Studies)
  • Master of Library & Information Science, Master of Education Master of Social Work
  • MTech (Network & Information Security, Environmental Engineering & Management)
  • MSc (Applied Psychology, Electronic Media)
  • MCA and MCom (Business Finance),

In addition to this, 20% reservation is kept for Pondicherry UT candidates in MBA (Business Administration) courses.

Q:   What is the application fee for MCA at Pondicherry University?
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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

Q:   How expensive is MBA at Pondicherry University?
A:

The tuition fee for MBA at Pondicherry University is between INR 30,000 and INR 2 Lakh. Students should also pay a registration fee of INR 300 while filling the application form. The aforementioned tuition fee is indicative. Some of the components which are the part MBA course fee include registration fee, matriculation fee, sports fund and development fund.

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Santosh Sharma | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Batch of 2019
Offered by Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure, nice teaching quality from faculty members, and good facilities are available.

Placements: The percentage of students placed in my course was 80 to 90%. Students were placed in higher companies with better packages. The highest average package in my course was 6-8 LPA. The lower average package was 2.5 to 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies for my course were TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and IBM. Around 45-50% of students got internships from my course in companies like Infosys and Wipro. The top roles offered in the companies were IT Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, and Software Develope...

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GOKULNATH | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The college offers a good education.

Placements: Nearly 70 percent of students got placed in IT roles. The highest package is 15 LPA, while the lowest package is 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies include Microsoft, Google, and Infosys. The top roles are data engineer and full-stack developer. 60 percent of students got internships.

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Gokulnath E | B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - SMVEC
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 2
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Placements: Compared with all the engineering colleges near Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu, our college gives better placement results than many other colleges. However, the overall placement result is only moderate. The college mainly aims to prepare students for TCS placements, as if it is the only company in the country. I think the placement support and preparation are poor due to a lack of updated knowledge about current industry requirements.

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SAYAN MONDAL | Integrated B.Tech. + MBA in Computer Science and Business System - Batch of 2030
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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4.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
This university is improving placement in the technology field, there are many international MOUs.

Placements: In my course, there is no batch passout. The course starts in 2024, and we are the second batch. This course is basically good for both technical and business fields. Our course is an integrated B.Tech + MBA. At Pondicherry University, the average placement is 6 LPA.

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AMBRISH SINGH | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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4.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Great infrastructure, peaceful environment, diverse exposure, and moderate placement opportunities.

Placements: As we are the 2nd batch in the B.Teach CSE, there is no record of placement. In affiliated colleges, the highest package is 25-30 LPA, and the median package is 6 LPA. Currently, Zoho is visiting our college. For placement, there is no idea which companies will visit, but due to the good location, there is a good chance of visiting companies. Currently, during this time, the 2nd year students are just applying for internships. The top roles that are offered in my college are MBA and Banking Tech...

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Avirup Kundu | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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4.2
Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Good university, great campus life, honest work, hard for placements, but have time to explore.

Placements: B. Tech courses were started 2 years ago, and till now it has not been 4 years, but our university has collaborated with ZOHO Corporation this year, 2026. Like Sridhar Vembu had shared his experience, he will surely recruit and get us internships. M.Tech students are currently going for placements.

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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:

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Scholarship Amount

First

INR 2,000 per month

Second

INR 1,500 per month

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INR 1,000 per month

 

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