Pondicherry University Answered Questions

To get admission into Pondicherry University BA courses, students must begin with the application process. For each course, students may have to fill out a different application form. Listed below are the steps to apply:Go to the official website.Locate the ‘Admission button’ and click on it.Generate a new account by registering.Login with credentials generated in the earlier step.Fill out the application form available.Pay the application fee and submit it.

The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Pondicherry University is considered a good option for students seeking flexible learning. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at affordable fees. The university is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi, and Distance Education Bureau (DEB) UGC, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi and its programs are well-structured. However, the quality of support and services may vary depending on the course and location.

At the time of application form filling, it is essential that students pay the application fee. Only after successful payment would students be able to submit the form. The PU application fee varies for different specialisations. Tabulated below is the specialisation-wise application fee:CategoryApplication Fee (Amount)General, EWS, and OBC NCLINR 250SC/STINR 150Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

To determine which specialisation is toughest to get into, one can decide by comparing the cutoff scores. As per the 2022 cutoffs, Integrated BA + MA in Social and Economic Administration and Law stood as the most competitive one with a score of 256. The cutoff for other courses ranged from 219-242.

Yes, students enrolled in the BA courses at Pondicherry University have to study two types of core courses, hard and soft. The hard core courses are mandatory to be studied and cannot be changed. Students can choose soft core courses as per their interests. Some of the core subjects included in the BA (H) curriculum at Pondicherry University are:Historiography and Historical MethodsIntroduction to the Study of ArchaeologyIntroduction to World CivilizationsFunctional EnglishPre History and Proto history of IndiaHistory of Western Political Ideas and Statecraft

Students with Pondicherry University BA admission offers must pay the first installment of the tuition fee to confirm their admission. The total tuition fee for BA courses ranges from INR 1,100 to 1.1 lakh. This fee can be paid via net banking/credit card/debit card.Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a UG-level BTech programme. Under this programme, the students get to choose from various specialisations, including, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Engineering, Material Science & Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. All these courses are offered for a duration of four years and in full-time mode. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the CUET examination.

The reservation policy followed by Pondicherry University provides reservations for SC/ST candidates seeking admission to the courses offered by the university. As per the policy, a total of 15% of seats in each course are reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and 7.5% seats for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes. This implies that a total of 22.5% of total seats of each course are reserved for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates who are willing to enroll into the PU BA programme must qualify for the basic eligibility criteria. Moreover, the eligibility criteria vary depending on the choice of specialisation. Candidates can check the below list to know the course-wise eligibility criteria:English: Pass in Class 12 from any recognised board and must have studied the Hons seeking subject at the Class 12 levelSociology/History: Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 (Levels in NHEQF)Philosophy/Political Science/Media & Communication: Passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregateFrench: Translation & Interpretation: Passed Class 12 with French as a second language at the Higher Secondary level (or its equivalent in other boards). In case the student has not studied French as a second language at the Higher Secondary Level, the student should either have studied French from Class six to Cass 10 at the school level or have passed the A1 DELF examination conducted by CIEP, Paris.

Yes, Pondicherry University offers a UG-level BA programme. This programme is offered in two variations, namely BA (Hons) and Integrated BA + MA programme. The duration for these courses is four and five years, respectively. The eligibility and selection criteria vary for the majority of the courses. Moreover, interested students can apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university.