Pondicherry University is going to invite applications from interested and eligible candidates for admission to various courses at PG, Integrated PG & Ph.D. levels. The university offers admission to more than 65 courses in the field of Science, Management, Commerce, Arts, Social Science, Engineering & Technology, etc.
Admission into Integrated PG courses will be made through CUET UG Exam whereas for PG level courses admission will be offered through the CUET PG exam followed by a counselling process. Moreover, the university also accepts scores from many other national- level entrance exams including GATE, CAT, NET, UGC, etc.
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application form through online mode as per the prescribed schedule. Aspirants can check the complete details regarding Pondicherry University Admission 2024 from the article below.
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Pondicherry University Highlights 2024
| Name | Pondicherry University Admission |
| Admission Level | University-level |
| Conducting Body | Pondicherry University |
| Courses offered | PG & PG Integrated |
| Selection Criteria | Based on CUET UG/PG Exam scores |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Examination mode | Online |
Pondicherry University Admission 2024 Important Dates
Candidates can check the tentative schedule regarding Pondicherry University Admission 2024 from the table below.
For Integrated PG Courses (through CUET UG)
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Online submission of the application form will be commenced from | February 2024 |
| Last date for the submission of the application form | March 2024 |
| Application correction facility | April 2024 |
| Exam city announcement | April 2024 |
| Availability of admit card | May 2024 |
| Date of CUET UG Exam | May 2024 |
| Answer key release date | July 2024 |
| Announcement of result | July 2024 |
| Date of counselling | July 2024 |
For PG Courses (through CUET PG)
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Online submission of the application form will be commenced from | March 2024 |
| Last date for the submission of the application form | April 2024 |
| Last date for application fee payment | April 2024 |
| Application correction facility | April 2024 |
| Availability of admit card | May 2024 |
| Date of CUET PG Exam | June 2024 |
| Answer key release date | June/July 2024 |
| Announcement of result | July 2024 |
| Date of counselling | July 2024 |
Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the admission process. The eligibility criteria may vary for different courses. The details regarding the eligibility criteria are as follows.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| Integrated PG courses | Candidates must pass the 12th level examination with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam from any recognized board or university. There will be no age limit to apply for Pondicherry University. Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam will be also eligible to apply. |
| For PG courses | Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam from any recognized board or university. Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam will also be eligible to apply. |
| For PhD Courses | Candidates must have passed a Master’s degree with at least 50% marks from any recognized board or university. Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply. |
Pondicherry University 2024 Application Form
Candidates are advised to first read the important instructions and eligibility criteria before applying for the admission process. The authority will release the application form via online mode. The application form for Integrated PG courses and PG courses will be made available in March 2024.
Candidates need to complete the registration process by providing some basic details such as contact number, name, and email id.
Once the registration is over, candidates must login and fill in the asked details in the application form such as academic, personal details, communication details, etc.
Candidates should upload their passport size photograph and signature in the given parameters.
Make the payment of the application fee through online mode.
Review the details before submitting the application form.
Take the printout of the application form and keep it safe for future reference.
Application Fee
Candidates will be able to pay the fee online mode using a credit card, debit card, or net banking payment gateway.
CUET-UG Application Fee
| Number of subjects | General/unreserved category | SC/ ST/ PWBD /Third gender | OBC-NCL/EWS | Centres outside India |
| Up to 3 subjects | Rs 750/- | Rs 650/- | Rs 700/- | Rs 3750/- |
| Up to 7 subjects | Rs 1500/- | Rs 1300/- | Rs 1400/- | Rs 7500/- |
| Up to 10 subjects | Rs 1750/- | Rs 1550/- | Rs 1550/- | Rs 11,000/- |
Pondicherry University 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern details in the section below.
For Integrated PG Admission (5 years)
| Mode of Exam | Online mode |
| Questions type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Language of Paper | 13 languages Bengali, Assamese, English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, and Urdu |
| Marking scheme | +5 for each correct answer -1 for the negative response |
For PG Courses
| Mode of Exam | Online mode (computer-based test) |
| Questions type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total number of questions | 100 questions |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Marking scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for the negative response |
Pondicherry University Syllabus 2024
The important topics covered in Integrated courses are mentioned below.
For Integrated courses
| Courses | Topics |
| In Sections IA & IB | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Literary, Factual, and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary] |
| In Section III | Current Affairs, General Knowledge, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts algebra/ arithmetic/ mensuration/ geometry/stat taught till Grade 8) |
Pondicherry University Admit Card 2024
The authority will release the admit card for CUET UG through online mode most likely in May 2024. For CUET PG, the admit card will be available in April or May 2024. Candidates will be able to download the admit card by using their login credentials.
The Pondicherry University Hall Ticket 2024 will include important details related to the entrance exam such as the candidate’s name, exam date, roll number, time, venue, and exa- related instructions. Candidates need to carry the admit card at the examination centre on the day of the exam.
Pondicherry University Result 2024
The result for Pondicherry University admission will be announced via online mode. Candidates who appeared in the entrance exams will be able to download their results in May 2024 for Integrated PG & PG level courses. To download the result, candidates need to enter their login credentials.
The result will be published in the form of a scorecard and include details like the candidate’s name, roll number, total marks, marks scored in each subject, and result status. The qualified candidates will be called for counselling based on their marks scored in the exam.
Pondicherry University 2024 Selection Process
The selection of candidates to various UG and PG courses will be based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination. The qualified candidates will be further invited to Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) process as per their merit rank.
Selection criteria for different courses will include different criteria.
MBA- Entrance Exam, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (PI)
LLM– Entrance Exam, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview
M.P.Ed– Entrance Exam and Physical Fitness Test
Ph.D- Entrance Test/ JRF and Interview
Pondicherry University Counselling 2024
The Pondicherry University counselling process will be held separately for various courses through online mode only. The qualified candidates will be called for counselling after the announcement of the result. The shortlisted candidates need to appear in the counselling process as per their merit rank.
Candidates should bring important documents while appearing for the counselling for the verification process. Seats will be allotted after verification of documents, fee submission, and completing other admission formalities.
FAQs
The application form will be available in online mode only.
The exam will consist of multiple-choice type questions.
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