MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 

at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

Admission to Pondicherry University MBA is entrance-based. Interested candidates need to appear for CUET-PG entrance test. The candidates whose CUET PG score matches the Pondicherry University MBA Cutoff will get shortlisted for the GDPI round. The final admission offers will be given after the successfull completion of the GDPI round.

A comparison between MBA offered at University of Hyderabad and Pondicherry University on the basis of median salary offered and total tuition fees is mentioned below:

Institute	Placement Package	Total Tuition fees
Pondicherry University	UG 3-year: INR 2.5 LPA (median package) PG 2-year: INR 4.3 LPA (median package)	INR 24,900 - INR 2.4 lakh
University of Hyderabad	INR 23 Lakh (highest package)	INR 1.70 Lakh - INR 4.7 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes.

The total seat intake of Pondicherry University MBA is 1339. Admission to the Pondicherry MBA course is entrance based. The candidates need to appear for CUET PG entrance test followed by a group discussion and personal interview round. 

Candidates offered MBA seats at both Pondicherry University and Tamil Nadu Universiry can refer to the table below showing comparison between the MBA offered at aforementioned Universities on the basis of total tuition fees, facilities offered and median salary:

Basis of Comparison	Pondicherry University	Central University of Tamil Nadu
Median Salary	INR 3.70 Lakh	INR 3.46 Lakh
Total tuition fee	INR 32,000	INR 27,015
Facilities offered	Library Cafeteria Hostel Sports Complex Gym Hospital / Medical Facilities Wi-Fi Campus Shuttle Service Auditorium Convenience Store Labs	Library Cafeteria Hostel Sports Complex Auditorium Labs

To apply for admission to the MBA programme at Pondicherry University, follow these steps: 

1. Visit the official website of Pondicherry University and navigate to the admissions section. 
2. Create an account or log in if you already have one. 
3. Fill out the online application form with all the required details and upload necessary documents. 
4. Pay the application fee as per the university guidelines. 
5. Submit the application before the specified deadline. Await the university's response regarding the admission process and further instructions.

Pondicherry University MBA average package data is not released. However, according to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements is presented below:

Particulars	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)	PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA

Yes, Pondicherry University offers 10 full-time two-year MBA programmes spread over four semesters of six months each along with a part-time MBA to the students. This is offered via its Department of Management Studies, Department of Tourism Studies, Department of International Business and Department of Banking Technology, among various others. A specialisation-wise seat intake is as follows:

Course Name	Seat Intake
General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies)	168
MBA in Data Analytics (Self Financing)	50
MBA in Part-Time (Self Financing)	40
MBA in Tourism & Travel Management	89
MBA in Banking Technology	91
MBA in Financial Technology	50
MBA in International Business	91
MBA in Insurance Management (Karaikal campus	50
General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies, Karaikal campus)	30
General MBA (Dept. of Management Studies, Port Blair campus)	30
Logistics & Supply Chain Management	50

To crack any entrance exam, it is necessary to know how to prepare for the examination. There is no one way of studying. Students have to study more effectively and with less pressure. Below, we are providing some preparation tips and tricks for Pondicherry University Exam 2018. - Mock Test Mock test is also an important part of the preparation. Mock test will give you the idea about the exam pattern, type of questions, etc. It will also help you to enhance your time management skills to solve the paper. - Time Management Time is very precious during the preparation of the examination. Students have to use their time in an effective way. Create a schedule which not only focuses to cover all the subjects but also on revising them. Give more time on tough subjects. - Understand the Syllabus Students have a complete knowledge about the exam syllabus. It is very necessary to understand the syllabus completely and practice for each topic accordingly. - Prepare Personal Notes Students can make notes during the preparation of the subjects. It will help the students while they are revising. Write a note helps students to remember the topics better. Make notes from all the possible sources, what you hear, what you read and what you do. - Study Material Good Study Material is very important for any exam preparation. Students can choose the books, according to the syllabus & subjects. Students can also practice from the model papers & mock test. The books are available in the bookstores of the market. Students can also take help of the online study material. - Previous Year Question Papers Students can also prepare from the past year question papers. It is the best way to prepare for the examination. It will help the students get a rough idea what type of questions will be asked in the exam. It also helps to build confidence in the students. - Stay Fit & Healthy To clear the examination, only preparation is not enough. Students have to maintain their health & stay fit. During the entrance exam preparation, keep your mind positive and do not think negatively. Eat healthy food. Do not eat junk foods and stay away from smoke, alcohol, drugs. Do yoga and exercise to keep your mind peaceful and free from stress.

Up until 2021, MBA admissions at Pondicherry University were based on the CAT exam. Candidates were further shortlisted based on the scores obtained in the entrance exams and their performance in GD-PI. However, starting the admission year 2022-23 the university started accepting students via the CUET PG entrance exam. Those who appear and qualify the exam are allotted a seat for MBA at the Pondicherry University campus and affiliated colleges via university-level counselling.

As per the verified students’ reviews on Shikhsa.com, 70-90% students of MBA receive placement opportunities from the campus of Pondicherry University and the salary offered to the students ranges between INR 6 LPA to INR 15 LPA. Additionally, companies, such as Infosys, Wipro and TCS visit the campus of Pondicherry University to hire students. On comparing the course fee which ranges between INR 24,930 and INR 2.4 Lacs with the salaries offered to MBA students, students can definitely go ahead and pursue MBA from Pondicherry University owing to the great ROI.