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Pondicherry University
The application form for Pondicherry University (2026) entrance exam has been released. Pondicherry University is one of India's premier and top-ranked universities. It offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Integrated, and Ph.D. programs across various disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Fine Arts, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Management. Admission will be granted based on an entrance exam conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC); previously, the university used to conduct this exam itself. This article provides comprehensive information regarding admission to Pondicherry University for the year 2026.
For UG Courses (3 Years)
| Under Graduate Programs | B.Voc Fashion Technology B.Voc Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Diploma Programs | Diploma in Tourism and Service Industry Diploma in Radiographic and Imaging Technology |
For PG Courses
| Courses | Fields/Specialization |
| M.A | Anthropology Economics English & Comparative Literature French ( Translation & Interpretation) Hindi History Human Rights & Inclusive Policy Mass Communication Politics Philosophy International Relations Sanskrit Sociology South Asian Studies Tamil Women Studies |
| M.Sc | Applied Geology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Disaster Management Ecology Environmental Science Electronic Media Mathematics Food Science & Nutrition Microbiology Statistics |
| M.A/M.Sc ( Five-Year Integrated Programme) | Chemistry Applied Geology Physics Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Political Science Social & Economic Administration and Law |
| M.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering Computational Biology Electronics & Communication Engineering Green Energy Technology Nano Science & Technology Network & Information Security |
| MBA | Banking Technology Business Administration Data Analytics Financial Technology Insurance Management Tourism and Travel Management
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| Self Finance Programmes | M.Tech Communication and Information Systems MBA Data Analytics MBA Financial Technology MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management MBA Business Administration ( Part time) |
| MCA, M.Com, M.Lib.I.Sc, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MSW, M.P.A, L.L.M | Nil |
| Doctoral Programmes | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Commerce Computer Science & Engineering Ecology Economics Environmental Sciences English Green Energy Technology History International Business Marine Biology Physics Education & Sports Social Work South Asian Studies |
How to Apply?
Application Procedure
The candidate needs to land on the official website of Pondicherry University, i.e https://admissions.pondiuni.edu.in/, and fill out the application form.
Selection Procedure
Applicants, do check out the preparation tips for the 2026 exam
Pondicherry University 2026 Counseling
The counseling procedure will be organized by Pondicherry University for every shortlisted applicant. The seats will be allotted to the candidates on the basis of their performance, ranks, and admission rounds.
The counseling for different courses will be different as per the course requirements. The candidates have to check the university’s official website for the counseling procedure.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| PhD course | INR 1500 |
| UG/PG through CUET application fee | INR 1000 |