Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Pondicherry University, being a Central University it is fully supported by the University Grants Commission.

The campus is spread over 780 acres of land some of which is rolling down to the sea beach. Besides having on-campus teaching and research in Post Graduate level, it is also an affiliating University with several colleges. The University also boosts of the fact that it’s a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and has many tie-ups with several foreign Universities and institutes of repute.

Pondicherry University has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council - NAAC with FOUR STAR level in 1999-2000. The award is valid for a period of 5 Years.

The University has a unique Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) with Modular and unit-based courses which offer freedom and flexibility in the way a subject can be studied. Under this system it allows choosing of subjects’ combination suitable to student's ambition, ability and career plan, permits accumulating credits faster and obtaining PG degree in less than 2 years.

At present, Pondicherry University offers academic expertise of more than 200 teaching faculties. The University also offers distance education through its 57 affiliated colleges.

Contact Details

Pondicherry University
R.V. Nagar
Kalapet
Puducherry  605014

Regular Courses

Departments	Courses
Anthropology	PhD., MPhil, M.A
Asian Christian Studies	PhD., MPhil, PG Diploma in Asian Christian Studies
Bioinformatics Centre	PhD., MSc.
Biotechnology	PhD., MSc.
Botany	PhD.
Chemistry	PhD., PhD. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, MPhil., MSc.(Chemical Science), MSc. Applied Chemistry (Int.)
Centre for Mass Communication	M.A., MSc. (Electronic Media)
Civil Engineering	PhD.
Commerce	PhD., MPhil.
Computer Science & Engineering	PhD., MSc. MTech., MCA, MTech. (Networks & Inernet Engineering), MSc. (Int.)
Earth Sciences	PhD., MSc. Applied Geology
Ecology & Environmental Science	PhD., MSc., M.Sc (Sustainable Development)
Economics	PhD., MPhil., M.A (Applied Economics)
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	PhD.
Electronics & Communication Engineering	PhD.
English	PhD., MPhil., M.A
Entomology	PhD.
Environmental Technology	PhD.
French	PhD., M.A. (Translation & Interpretation)
Geology	MSc. (Int.), MSc. (Applied Geology)
Hindi	PhD., MPhil., M.A., PG Diploma in Functional Hindi & Translation
History	PhD., MPhil., M.A.
Law	PhD.
Library Science	MLIsc.
Management	PhD., M.B.A (Banking Technology, International Business, Tourism)
Marine Biology & Ocean Studies	PhD., MSc. Coastal Disaster Management, MSc. (Marine Biology)
Mathematics	PhD., MPhil., MSc., MSc (Int.)
Mechanical Engineering	PhD.
Microbiology	PhD.
Performing Arts	PhD. (Drama & Theatre Arts) M.A (Drama & Theatre Arts)
Philosophy	PhD., MPhil, M.A
Physics	PhD., MPhil., MSc., Msc Applied Physics (Int.)
Physical Education & Sports	PhD., MPhil., MP.Ed.
Psychology	MSc. (Applied Psychology)
Politics & International Studies	M.A.
Sanskrit	PhD., MPhil, M.A
Sociology	PhD., MPhil
South Asian Studies	M.A.
Social Works	MSW
Statistics	M.Sc., MSc. (Int.)
Tamil	PhD., M.A
Tourism	PhD.
Women’s Study	PhD.
Zoology	PhD.

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