Pondicherry Universityis a well-established university situated in Puducherry. The university is a central university which wasestablished in 1985.The main motto of the university is to disseminate and to prioritise knowledge in all aspects, be iteconomic, academic and cultural with the integration of work-integrated learning among the students.It offers a wide range of educational programs such as undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in several disciplines. The university also emphasised research and collaboration with other institutions in India. It also provides distance education, special programmes for international students such as Study in India Programme.
Notable Highlights- Pondicherry University
Find the notable highlights of the university tabulated below-
| Features | Details |
| Name | Pondicherry University (Central University of Pondicherry) |
| Year established | 1985 (by Act of Parliament) |
| Accreditation / Grade | Accredited with “A+” by NAAC |
| pondiuni.edu.in | |
| Type / Category | Central University, affiliating & residential institution |
| Vice Chancellor | Prof. P. Prakash Babu (assumed office March 2025) |
| Campus size | About 800 acres (main campus) |
| Jurisdiction / Affiliations | Covers UTs of Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands; has over 90 affiliated colleges |
| Number of Schools / Academic Units | 14 schools with many departments offering UG/PG/PhD programmes |
| Special programmes / unique offerings | Study in India Programme (SIP) for international students; early adopter of CBCS |
| Ranking & recognition | Ranked in 101-150 band in NIRF 2024; QS ranking band 1201-1400 (2025) |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
- The first step is to apply online through the official website at https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ and then appear in entrance exams such as CAT, CUET, and others.
- The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
- The shortlisted candidates must undergo an interview and counselling.
- The selection will be based on scores and merit secured by the student in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Offered By Pondicherry University
The Pondicherry University offers scholarships based on-
| Scholarship / Fellowship |
| Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students |
| Students’ Aid Fund For the students of SC/ST categories and other minorities. |
Important Links
Find all the important links below-
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admissions 2025-26 | Click Here |
| Distance Education | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective universitywill not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language,domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Tamil | Tamil | Pass in +2 Higher Secondary – Any course but compulsory Part-1 Language Tamil with 50% of marks and above |
| 2 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | “4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – English(at Karaikal Campus)” | English | Pass in +2 from any recognized board and must have studied the Hons seeking subject at the qualifying level. |
| 3 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Economics | General Test | Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 from board recognised by UGC or Government of India. |
| 4 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Media and Communication | Mass Media / Mass Communication | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks as aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate) |
| 5 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Philosophy | General Test | Pass in +2 |
| 6 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Sociology | General Test | Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels in NHEQF) |
| 7 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – Political Science | General Test | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks |
| 8 | B.A. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.A. (Hons.) – History | General Test | Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels in NHEQF) |
| 9 | B.A. (Hons.) 4-Year | 4-Year B.A. (Hons.) Professional English (at Pondicherry University Community College, Puducherry) | English | Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution with at least 50% |
| 10 | B.A.(Hons) – 4 year | 4 Year B.A.(Hons) – French – Translation & Interpretation | French | (a) 10, +2, student should French as second language at Higher Secondary level (or its equivalent in other board) (b) Students holding a Baccalaureat or Brevet and +2 (c) In case, the student has not studied French as second language at Higher Secondary Level, the student should either i) have studied French from VI to X std. at school level ii) have passed the A1 DELF examination conducted by CIEP, Paris. |
| 11 | B.B.A.(Hons)-4 year | “4 Year B.B.A.(Hons)- Business Administration / International Business / Tourism Studies” | General Test | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks |
| 12 | B.Com.(Hons)-4 year | 4 Year B.Com.(Hons)- General | Accountancy | Pass in Higher Secondary Course examination (+2) of any board or equivalent recognized by the Pondicherry University, having Accountancy with Commerce/Business Studies. |
| 13 | B.P.A (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.P.A (Hons.) – Drama & Theatre Arts | General Test | Pass in +2 |
| 14 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Statistics | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for this programme) |
| 15 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Applied Geology | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| 16 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Computer Science (Puducherry Campus) | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for this programme) |
| 17 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Physics | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| 18 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | “4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Mathematics (at Puducherry Main Campus)” | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for this programme) |
| 19 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | “4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Mathematics (at Karaikal Campus)” | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for this programme) |
| 20 | B.Sc. (Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.Sc. (Hons.) – Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| 21 | B.Sc.(Hons) – 4 year | 4 Year B.Sc.(Hons) – Life Sciences | Biology | Pass in +2 in science and biology as one of the subjects. |
| 22 | B.Sc.(Hons.) – 4 Year | “4 Year B.Sc.(Hons.) – Computer Science(at Karaikal Campus)” | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for this programme) |
| 23 | B.Tech. | B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by the different State Boards/ Central Boards or any other examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in aggregate of subjects – Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 24 | B.Tech. | B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering | Computer Science | The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by the different State Boards/ Central Boards or any other examination equivalent there to with minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in aggregate of subjects – Mathematics, Physics and any one of the following optional subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology/ Computer Science / IT and equivalent/ Electronics/ Biology (Botany & Zoology) |
| 25 | B.Tech. | B.Tech. Material Science and Technology | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 26 | B.Tech. | “B.Tech. Energy Engineering” | Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry | Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. |
| 27 | B.Tech., MB.A. (CSBS) | 5-Year Integrated B.Tech., MBA (Computer Science and Business System) – Specializatin in Banking Technology / Financial Technology | Mathematics | Passed 10+2 examination with minimum of 50% and Mathematics / Business Mathematics as one of the subject. |
| 28 | B.V.A.(Hons.) – 4 Year | 4 Year B.V.A. (Hons.) – B.V.A. (Hons.) Painting | Fine Arts | Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks as aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate) |
| 29 | Integrated M.A. | 5-Year Integrated M.A. Social & Economic Administration and Law (SEAL) | General Test | Candidates seeking admission for the M.A (SEAL) (Five Year Integrated Programme) Course are required to pass : i) The Higher Secondary, Intermediate or Senior Secondary School Certificate Exam, conducted by the Centre or State Government Board OR ii) The Pre- University or Pre-Degree Examination of a recognized university OR iii) The French Baccalaureate or any other qualification equivalent to the above mentioned qualifications approved by the Academic Council of the University. iv) The candidate should have a minimum score of 50% in the qualifying examination. |
Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs
Q1. What courses are offered at Pondicherry University?
Ans. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programmes across various fields including Science, Arts, Management, Commerce, Law, Education, Social Sciences, etc.
Q2. What is the accreditation grade of Pondicherry University?
Q3. Who is the current Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University?
Ans. Prof. P. Prakash Babu is the current Vice Chancellor, having assumed office in March 2025.
Q4. What is the jurisdiction of Pondicherry University in terms of affiliated colleges?
Ans. Its jurisdiction spans the Union Territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with over 90 affiliated colleges under it.
Q5. Does the university have programmes for international students?
Ans. Yes, Pondicherry University runs the Study in India Programme (SIP) especially for international students.
Disclaimer
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