Pondicherry University: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Overview

Latest Updates

The Ministry of education has released the latest NIRF Ranking of 2025 on 4th September, 2025.
The Pondicherry University is ranked at the 101-150th position in the latest NIRF Rankings.

Pondicherry University is a central research university located in Kalapet, Pondicherry. The university was established in 1985 by the Government of India. The university is affiliated with Indian Council of Social Science Research, UGC, Indian Council of Agricultural Research and AICTE. The university is graded as A+ university by NAAC.

The Pondicherry university is ranked in the range of 101-150 in the recent NIRF Rankings of 2025. The university offers UG, PG and doctorate programs across science, commerce, arts and management domains. The admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance exams. The acceptable entrance exams are - CUET UG, CUET PG, GATE, UGC-NET, CAT, JEE Mains and TANCET.

The total tuition fee of the Pondicherry university ranges between ₹12,300/- to ₹3,26,000/-. The PU has a placement metric of about 60%. The highest package offered at Pondicherry University is 10.20 LPA with the top recruiters being TCS, HCL, Infosys, and ICICI Bank.

Pondicherry University - Quick Highlights

Check the table below for the quick highlights on Pondicherry University.

Particulars	Highlights
College Name	Pondicherry University
Established	1985
Location	Kalapet, Pondicherry
Programs Offered	B.A, B.Com, B. Sc, BBA, MBA, PhD, B.Tech, M. Sc, PG Diploma, M.Tech, M.P.Ed, M.Ed, M.A, MCA, M. Com and LLM
Popular Courses	B.Tech, MBA, PhD
Recognized By	University Grant Council
Affiliated With	Indian Council of Social Science Research
Approved By	AICTE
Institute Type	Public
Admission Basis	Entrance
Average Package	3.65 LPA
Highest Package	10.65 LPA
Top Recruiters	TCS, HCL, Infosys, and ICICI Bank
Mode of Application	Online
Scholarship	Yes
Official Website	https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/

Pondicherry University - Rankings

Check the table given below for the details on Pondicherry University rankings.

Ranking Body	Year	Ranking Highlight
NIRF	2025	Ranked in the 101-150th band
NIRF	2024	Ranked in the 101-150th band
NIRF	2023	Ranked at the 101th position
NIRF	2022	Ranked at the 68th position
NIRF	2021	Ranked at the 58th position

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Programs

Pondicherry University offers UG, PG and PhD programs in streams like science, arts,commerce and management. The flagship programs of the university are MBA, B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc and PhD programs. The total tuition fee ranges between ₹12,300/- to ₹3,26,000/-. Check the table below for the details on the Pondicherry University fees.

Programs	Total Tuition Fee
M.Sc	₹12,300/- to ₹43,142/-
MBA	₹1,45,000/- to ₹3,26,000/-
MA	₹32,142/- to ₹38,142/-
B.Tech	₹2,60,000/- to ₹2,72,000/-
PhD	₹46,301/-
MCA	₹70,342/-
PG Diploma	₹23,672/-
M.Tech	₹43,142/- to ₹70,342/-

MBA

5 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 120000Average tuition fees

INR 15,00,000Median salary

CATExams accepted

28 Feb - 30 Mar 2025Application date

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] + Master of Science [M.Sc]

4 courses • 5 years • Full Time

INR 26000Average tuition fees

INR 8,00,000Median salary

--Exams accepted

28 Feb - 30 Mar 2025Application date

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] {Hons.}

2 courses • 3 years • Full Time

INR 33000Average tuition fees

INR 5,00,000Median salary

--Exams accepted

28 Feb - 30 Mar 2025Application date

Master of Laws [L.L.M]

2 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 30000Average tuition fees

INR 6,00,000Median salary

--Exams accepted

28 Feb - 30 Mar 2025Application date

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Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Admissions

Pondicherry University offers more than 65 PG , Integrated PG, UG, Diploma and PhD programs. These programs include 80+ varieties of courses in disciplines such as science , commerce, humanities, arts, tourism, management, hospitality, etc. Pondicherry University course duration ranges from 2 - 6 years depending on course preference and admissions are done based on entrance exam qualifications such as GATE, CAT, CUET-PG, etc. Minimum eligibility criteria for admission is 10+2 with 50% aggregate. Check the table below for the Pondicherry University eligibility criteria.

Programs	Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc	B.Sc with minimum 50% marks Pass CUET PG Exam
MBA	Bachelor’s degree Pass CAT Exam
MA	B.A with minimum 50% marks Pass CUET PG Exam
B.Tech	10+2 with minimum 75% marks Pass JEE Exam
PhD	Masters in relevant field Pass UGC-NET Exam
MCA	BCA/B.Tech degree Pass CUET PG/GATE/TANCET PG
M.Tech	BCA/B.Tech degree Pass CUET PG/GATE/TANCET PG

Pondicherry University - Important/Tentative Dates and Events

Check the table below for the important dates related to Pondicherry University.

Events	Important/Tentative Dates
Events	CAT	CUET UG	CUET PG
Application Start	1 August, 2025	March, 2026	2 January, 2026
Application End	20 September, 2025	April, 2026	8 February, 2026
Exam Date	30 November, 2025	May- June, 2026	13 March - 1 April, 2026
Result Date	January, 2026	July, 2026	April, 2026

Pondicherry University - CutOff

Check the table given below for the category wise Pondicherry University closing cutoff for the CUET UG, CUET PG and CAT exam for 2025.

Category	CUET UG 2025	CUET PG 2025	CAT 2024
General	328	275	75 percentile
SC	454	245	-
ST	337	237	-
EWS	377	224	-
OBC	-	263	-

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] {Hons.}

2

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

120

Total Seats

INR 33,000 - 33,000

Tuition Fees

Exams

12th

Eligibility

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] + Master of Science [M.Sc]

4

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

60

Total Seats

INR 26,000 - 26,000

Tuition Fees

Exams

12TH

Eligibility

MBA

5

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

200

Total Seats

INR 74,000 - 1,66,000

Tuition Fees

CAT

Exams

GRADUATION

Eligibility

Master of Laws [L.L.M]

2

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

60

Total Seats

INR 30,000 - 30,000

Tuition Fees

Exams

GRADUATION

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

What are the exams for admission in Pondicherry University?

Pondicherry University admission is done through CUET and CUET-PG exams. It also considers various other exam scores such as GATE, CAT, etc.

How strict is Pondicherry University?

Pondicherry University prohibits ragging and any violation of discipline such as use of mobile phones, damaging college property, etc.

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Placements

The PU has an average placement metrics of 60%. The highest offered package at PU is 10.20 LPA. The top recruiters of the university are TCS, HCL, Infosys, and ICICI Bank. Check the table below for the key placement metrics of Pondicherry University.

Key Metrics	Package
Highest Package	10.20 LPA
UG Median Package	3.65 LPA
PG Median Package	7.50 LPA

Top Recruiters

2025

2024

2023

FAQS

Who are the top recruiters of PU?

The top recruiters of Pondicherry University are TCS, HCL, Infosys, and ICICI Bank.

What is the highest package offered to the students?

The highest offered package to the students is 10.20 LPA.

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Scholarships

The students of Pondicherry university can avail university and government scholarships. The students can be eligible for one scholarship only. Check the table below for the list of available scholarships at Pondicherry university and details on eligibility, amount and benefits of the different scholarships.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
Merit Scholarship	Top 3 students who secures highest marks	1st Rank - ₹ 2,000/- per month 2nd Rank - ₹ 1,500/- per month 3rd Rank - ₹ 1,000/- per month
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Annual Family Income not more than 2.5 lakhs Must score good merit in exams	₹ 750/- per month
Scholarship for M.Tech	Students pursuing M.Tech in Computational Biology	₹ 12,500/- per month
JRF	Students pursuing PhD after clearing UGC-NET JRF Exam	₹ 25,000/- per month
Government of Puducherry Fellowship	Students who are from Puducherry and pursuing Masters	₹ 3,000/- per month
Government of India- DBT Special Fund	Students pursuing M.Sc Biotechnology	₹ 5,000/- per month
Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship	Students pursuing M.Tech (Green Energy Technology) or M.A(South Asian Studies)	₹ 10,000/- per month

FAQS

What scholarships are available at Pondicherry University?

The scholarships available at Pondicherry University are -

Merit Scholarship
Merit cum Means Scholarship
Scholarship for M.Tech
JRF
Government of Puducherry Fellowship
Government of India- DBT Special Fund
Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship

Apart from these scholarships students can also avail scholarships through government schemes and fellowships.

What scholarships are available for M.Tech students?

The M.Tech students can avail Merit Scholarship, Merit cum Means Scholarship, Scholarship for M.Tech and Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship.

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Faculty

Pondicherry University - [PU] ,Pondicherry ,Puducherry

Infrastructure

The Pondicherry university infrastructure facilities include hostel, health center, reading hall, playground area, canteen, gym and much more. Check the table below for the details on the Pondicherry University infrastructure.

Infrastructure	Details
Library	The college central library has a large collection of books, journals, and other study resources. The library also has a spacious reading hall.
Auditorium	The college has an auditorium for conducting seminars, conferences and cultural events.
Health Center	The college has a health center for medical emergencies. An ambulance is also available.
Sports Complex	The sports facility is available in the college. The available sports are football, racing track and cricket stadium.
Canteen	The college has 3 canteens, coffee bars and ponlait.
Shopping Center	The college has shopping centers which include A to Z store, bakery shop, restaurant, food beverages, internet browsing center and tea shop.
Gym	The gym includes - treadmill, one bicycle ergo meter, one bicycle elliptical meter, physiotherapy equipment, microwave diathermy, ultrasound, infrared indications and electrical muscles stimulation equipment.
Bank	The college campus has banking service and ATM facility.
Hostel	The college has 22 hostels out of which there are 14 boys hostel and 8 girls hostel.

Pondicherry University - Hostel

There are 22 hostels in Pondicherry university out of which 14 are boys hostel and 8 are girls hostel. The hostel amenities include - mess food facility, security, regular water and electricity supply. Check the table below for the hostel charges for the Pondicherry university hostel.

Hostel Particulars	Charges
Hostel Room	₹4,975/- to ₹5,875/-

Facilities

Sports Ground

Activity Or Game

Medical

On-Campus Dispensaries

Library

Central Library

Auditorium

Auditourm & Confrence Hall

Classrooms

College Classrooms

Hostel

Accommodation

Labs

Advanced Labs

Computer Labs

Advance Computer Lab

Wifi

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

What are the charges for the Pondicherry university hostels?

The charges for the Pondicherry university hostels are between ₹4,975/- to ₹5,875/-.

How many hostels are available at the Pondicherry university?

There are a total of 22 hostels available in the Pondicherry university. There are 14 boys hostels out of which 10 are for PG students and 4 are for research scholars. There are 8 girls hostels out of which 7 are PG girls hostels and 1 research hostel.