Pondicherry University Answered Questions

To secure  MBA seats at Pondicherry Technological University candidates must participate in the PGAC counsellig process. PGAC conducts the counselling process for the MBA course in two rounds: offline counselling and a mop-up session for admission. During the counselling session, the candidates will be called in their merit order to choose an available seat among their eligible preferences. 

No, to get admitted into the Pondicherry University BTech course, students must have taken the CUET examination. For Computer Science & Engineering, students are required to take CUET Computer Science. For other specialisations, they must present a valid score in CUET Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry.Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the university.

The total fee for the Pondicherry University BA programme is a combination of components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel fees, exam fees, etc. Combining all, the total fee for BA ranges from INR 72,700 to INR 2.19 lakh. Those who wish to know the breakdown of this total fees can check the below table:Fee componentsAmountTuitionINR 933 – INR 61,000HostelINR 71,300  - INR 1.48 lakhOne-time PaymentINR 735 – INR 9,580Total feeINR 72,700 – INR 2.19 lakhNote: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The application fee for the BA in English course at the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) under Pondicherry University is INR 200 for the general category candidates, INR 125 for SC/ST candidates.There is no fee applicable for differently abled candidates.

Pondicherry University accepts CUET PG scores for admission to various courses, including BA. As per 2022 cutoff information, the CUET cutoff score for BA admissions ranged from 219 to 256. Thus, a score between this range and greater than this may be safe to get admission. Moreover, students are advised to visit the official website of the university for the latest updates.

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:RankScholarship AmountFirstINR 2,000 per monthSecondINR 1,500 per monthThirdINR 1,000 per month 

Yes, Pondicherry University does provide a refund in case of withdrawal of admission. The refund of fees is facilitated as per the UGC guidelines. In a recent notice, the university announced that all the affiliated colleges must also follow the UGC fee refund policy. Check out the below table for more details:Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission% of Refund of Fees100%Student not eligible (INR 1,000 is deducted)100%Before the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college (INR 1,000 is deducted)50%After the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college.No refundAfter the commencement of the classes (no refund)

The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Pondicherry University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include MBA specializations (General, Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business), MA in subjects like English and Sociology, MCom, and MSc in various fields. Undergraduate programs include BCom, BA, and BBA. The university distance programs are recognized for their flexible learning and are designed for working professionals and students seeking higher education.

Presented below is a comparison between the BTech courses at Pondicherry University and Achariya College of Engineering Technology, based on fees, and Shiksha rating:College/UniversityShiksha RatingFeesBTech at Pondicherry University3.9/5INR 42,080 - INR 6.17 lakhBTech at Achariya College of Engineering Technology4.0/5INR 1.70 LakhNote: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Tabulated below is a comparison between the BTech courses at Pondicherry University and Sri Manakula Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC) based on fees and Shiksha rating:College/UniversityShiksha RatingFeesBTech at Pondicherry University3.9/5INR 42,080 - INR 6.17 lakhBTech at Sri Manakula Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC)3.8/5INR 1.70 LakhNote: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.