Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Pondicherry University · PuducherryPondicherry University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Pondicherry University is an university in Puducherry, Puducherry, established in 1985. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University. Pondicherry University offers 18 programmes, 4 at undergraduate…
Overview
About Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University is an university in Puducherry, Puducherry, established in 1985. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University. Pondicherry University offers 18 programmes, 4 at undergraduate level and 6 at postgraduate level. These include Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (UG), Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences and School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences: programmes (UG), School of Management: programmes (UG), School of Engineering & Technology and Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies: programmes (UG) and Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (PG), among others. Pondicherry University is a central university listed by the UGC at R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry, and its official 2026 public self-disclosure states campuses in Puducherry, Karaikal and Port Blair, with community colleges at Lawspet and Mahe. The 2026-27 academic cycle is evidenced by the official Academic Section page's Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2026-27 notice. Attendance is programme/regulation-dependent: the current NEP Regulations-2023 state 70% minimum attendance in a course for end-semester examination, while older general ordinances state 75% for arts, humanities, science, commerce and law and 80% for medical/technological courses. The delivered academic value uses the current NEP regulation. NIRF Data 2025 reports 1,606 full-time and 173 part-time Ph.D. students, 75 sponsored projects worth ₹10.245 crore and 40 consultancy projects worth ₹1.087 crore for 2023-24; it reports 1 published and 2 granted patents in 2023. Parent university at the main Kalapet campus; it is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in October 1985 and is an affiliating university with jurisdiction over Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Courses & costs
Pondicherry University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year Itep)Registration · Refundable caution deposit for B.Sc. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year Itep)Registration · Refundable caution deposit for B.A. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year Itep)Tuition · Printed total for first year of B.Sc. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹28,816total course |
| B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year Itep)Tuition · Printed total for first year of B.A. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,816total course |
| Ph.D. programmesApplication fee · Ph.D. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500one-time |
| Ph.D. programmesApplication fee · Ph.D. Source | 2026-27 | ₹750one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (full-time and part-time internal)Tuition · Humanities; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹19,430one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (full-time and part-time internal)Tuition · Science; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,430one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (part-time external)Tuition · Printed initial-payment total for part-time external Ph.D. Humanities; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹18,250one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (part-time external)Tuition · Printed initial-payment total for part-time external Ph.D. Science; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,250one-time |
| All 4-year U.G. (Hons.) programmes — Professional Courses Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000 |
| B.A. B.Ed. (4-year Itep) Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000 |
| Ph.D. programmesApplication fee · Entrance category Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500 |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (full-time and part-time internal)Full-time and part-time internal Source | 2026-27 | ₹19,430 |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (full-time and part-time internal) Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,430 |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (part-time external)Part-time external Source | 2026-27 | ₹18,250 |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (part-time external) Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,250 |
| All 4-year U.G. (Hons.) programmes — Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences / Media / Management / Arts / Science coursesTuition · Regular 4-year UG (Hons.) language/arts/science/social-science/media/management category; printed per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000per semester |
| All 4-year U.G. (Hons.) programmes — Professional CoursesTuition · Regular 4-year UG (Hons.) professional courses; printed per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000per semester |
| B.A. B.Ed. (4-year ITEP)Registration · Refundable caution deposit for B.A. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year ITEP)Other charges · Printed total for first year of B.Sc. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹28,816total course |
| B.A. B.Ed. (4-year ITEP)Other charges · Printed total for first year of B.A. B.Ed. ITEP. Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,816total course |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (full-time and part-time internal)Other charges · Printed initial-payment total for full-time and part-time internal Ph.D. Humanities; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹19,430one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (full-time and part-time internal)Other charges · Printed initial-payment total for full-time and part-time internal Ph.D. Science; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹26,430one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Humanities (part-time external)Other charges · Printed initial-payment total for part-time external Ph.D. Humanities; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹18,250one-time |
| Ph.D. programmes — Science (part-time external)Other charges · Printed initial-payment total for part-time external Ph.D. Science; not a course-duration total. Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,250one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. programmesRegistration · Ph.D. application fee per programme for candidates other than SC/ST, PH and transgender candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. programmesRegistration · Ph.D. application fee per programme for SC/ST candidates, subject to certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹750one-time |
Placements
Pondicherry University placements
Pondicherry University placements: recruiter network includes Academor, Acetians Technologies, Acmegrade, ADF Data Science, Aditya Birla Sunlife, Aganitha Cognitive Solutions.
Recruiter network
AcademorAcetians TechnologiesAcmegradeADF Data ScienceAditya Birla SunlifeAganitha Cognitive SolutionsAllen Career InstituteBandhan BankBarclay BankBelstar MicrofinanceCity UnionCognizantCodeyoungFederal BankFuture SightICICI PrudentialICICI SecuritiesInternshalaKarur Vysya BankRBI
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences and School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences: programmes (UG)
School of Management: programmes (UG)
School of Engineering & Technology and Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies: programmes (UG)
Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (PG)
Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences and School of Life Sciences: programmes (PG)
School of Management: programmes (PG)
School of Engineering & Technology and Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies: programmes (PG)
School of Law: programmes (PG)
School of Media & Communication and related programmes: programmes (PG)
Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (doctoral)
Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences and School of Life Sciences: programmes (doctoral)
School of Management and Commerce-related programmes: programmes (doctoral)
School of Engineering & Technology and Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies: programmes (doctoral)
School of Education: programmes (doctoral)
School of Media & Communication and Performing Arts: programmes (doctoral)
School of Physical Education & Sports: programmes (doctoral)
B.Sc. B.Ed. (4-year Itep)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Prof. P. Prakash Babu
Admissions · collected information
Pondicherry University admissions
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CUET-UG counselling · Fam Media · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by National Testing Agency / Pondicherry University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-UG counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by National Testing Agency / Pondicherry University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceNCET-2026 counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Pondicherry University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-UG counselling · Fam Law · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by National Testing Agency / Pondicherry University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor 2026-27, 4-year UG and 5-year integrated PG admissions use CUET-UG 2026, while PG and PG Diploma admissions use CUET-PG 2026. The ITEP B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed. programmes use NCET-2026. Ph.D. admission uses a university entrance examination with 70% entrance-examination weight and 30% personal interview/academic record. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per semester Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 3000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | Regular mode Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Regular 4-year UG (Hons.) language/arts/science/social-science/media/management category; printed per semester. Source |
| Year of study | 1 Source |
| Programme code | FAM UG Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Year | 2025 Source |
|---|---|
| Teaching language | English Source |
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 70 Source |
| Discipline | University Source |
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Company | ICRISAT Source |
| Company | Wildlife Institute of India Source |
| Company | National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) Source |
| Company | National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan Source |
| Company | Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), France Source |
| Company | University of Bremen Source |
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Reach the college
Pondicherry University contact details
| Address | R Venkat Raman Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry – 605014 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91-413-2654202 |
| registrar@pondiuni.edu.in | |
| Website | https://www.pondiuni.edu.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. P. Prakash Babu | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Pondicherry University Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Central university Source |
| Established | 1985 Source |
| Name | Karaikal Campus Source |
| Institution type | Off campus centre Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Name | Port Blair Campus Source |
| Name | Community College (Lawspet) Source |
| Institution type | Constituent college Source |
| Name | Community College (Mahe) Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | NIRF-UNIV-542 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| Name | Pondicherry University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM ARTS Source |
| Name | Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | Varies by programme; see the 2026-27 programme requirements. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
FAQ
Pondicherry University FAQs
What are the fees at Pondicherry University?
Published annual fees at Pondicherry University range from ₹1,000 for B.A. B.Ed. (4-year Itep) under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹26,430 for Ph.D. programmes — Science (full-time and part-time internal) under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Pondicherry University?
Admission to Pondicherry University is through CUET-UG, CUET-PG, NCET-2026 scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.pondiuni.edu.in/admissions/.
What courses does Pondicherry University offer?
Pondicherry University offers 18 programmes, including Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (UG), Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences and School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences: programmes (UG), School of Management: programmes (UG), School of Engineering & Technology and Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies: programmes (UG), Schools of Tamil Language & Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences: programmes (PG), Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences and School of Life Sciences: programmes (PG) and others.
Where is Pondicherry University located?
Pondicherry University is located at R Venkat Raman Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry – 605014, India.
Is Pondicherry University recognised and accredited?
Pondicherry University is affiliated to Pondicherry University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University
- pondiuni.edu.in — Background — Pondicherry University
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — LIST OF 56 CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES
- pondiuni.edu.in — Contact Directory — Pondicherry University
- nirfindia.org — India Rankings 2025: University (Rank-band: 101-150)
- ugc.gov.in — List of Fake Universities
- deb.ugc.ac.in — Distance Education Bureau — HEI Programme List
- admissions.pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University Admissions 2026-27
- admissions.pondiuni.edu.in · pdf — UG Information Brochure 2026-27
- admissions.pondiuni.edu.in · pdf — ITEP Information Brochure 2026-27
- admissions.pondiuni.edu.in · pdf — Ph.D. Information Brochure 2026-27
- indiacode.nic.in — Pondicherry University Act, 1985
- pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University Programs
- admissions.pondiuni.edu.in · pdf — PG Information Brochure 2026-27
- pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University Hostels
- pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University Placement Cell
- pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University Examinations Wing
- pondiuni.edu.in · pdf — Pondicherry University NIRF Data 2025
- placement.pondiuni.edu.in — Pondicherry University placement statistics
- pondiuni.edu.in — Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.