Pondicherry University
Updated on: May 9, 2013
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 its 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
- 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. - Womens Study
PhD.