Pondicherry University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1885 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 509 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| # 36 of 876 | In India |
| # 1 of 4 | In Puducherry |
| # 1 of 3 | In Pondicherry |
| # 274 of 14,131 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
65%
Enrollment
20,945
Languages
English;Tamil;Malayalam;Hindi;Bengali
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | July to April (July - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 20,945 |
We've calculated the 65% acceptance rate for Pondicherry University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Pondicherry University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Pondicherry University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pondicherry University.
Institute : Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
Dentistry
School : Education
Education
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Preschool Education
Teacher Training
School : Engineering and Technology
Computer Engineering
Computer Networks
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management
Information Technology
Technology
School : Green Energy Technologies
Chemistry
Energy Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Nanotechnology
School : Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Chinese
Christian Religious Studies
Comparative Literature
English
French
German
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Physical Education
Russian
Sanskrit
Spanish
Sports
Translation and Interpretation
School : Life Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Coastal Studies
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Studies
Food Science
Food Technology
Marine Biology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Safety Engineering
School : Management
Banking
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Insurance
International Business
Management
Tourism
School : Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Statistics
School : Media and Communication
Film
Information Sciences
Library Science
Mass Communication
Media Studies
Radio and Television Broadcasting
School : Medical Sciences
Medicine
School : Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Theatre
School : Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Earth Sciences
Geology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Information Sciences
Laser Engineering
Library Science
Media Studies
Physics
Psychology
School : Social Sciences and International Studies
Anthropology
History
Human Rights
International Studies
Labour and Industrial Relations
Political Sciences
Rural Studies
Social Problems
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Women's Studies
School : Tamil Language and Literature
Literature
South and Southeast Asian Languages
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pondicherry University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
Pondicherry University has published 15,631 scientific papers with 251,954 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
9,468
/ 157,980
|
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
8,564
/ 180,692
|
| Biology |
8,411
/ 178,236
|
| Physics |
8,104
/ 138,359
|
| Environmental Science |
7,275
/ 147,602
|
| Computer Science |
6,993
/ 80,322
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
6,022
/ 107,843
|
| Organic chemistry |
5,379
/ 131,533
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,088
/ 62,905
|
| Materials Science |
4,893
/ 97,232
|
| Medicine |
4,128
/ 71,271
|
| Biochemistry |
4,071
/ 98,737
|
| Geology |
3,920
/ 90,192
|
| Ecology |
3,374
/ 73,589
|
| Geography and Cartography |
3,193
/ 52,750
|
| Mathematics |
3,038
/ 32,270
|
| Genetics |
3,031
/ 68,346
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,748
/ 29,447
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2,748
/ 39,363
|
| Business |
2,678
/ 28,895
|
| Paleontology |
2,558
/ 62,867
|
| Optics |
2,443
/ 44,583
|
| Political Science |
2,301
/ 23,688
|
| Metallurgy |
2,301
/ 48,383
|
| Philosophy |
2,211
/ 22,717
|
| Law |
2,193
/ 23,465
|
| Statistics |
2,140
/ 24,283
|
| Psychology |
2,115
/ 27,051
|
| Telecommunications |
2,059
/ 20,730
|
| Chemical Engineering |
2,044
/ 60,973
|
| Machine Learning |
1,912
/ 24,893
|
| Computer Networking |
1,904
/ 15,056
|
| History |
1,796
/ 23,731
|
| Archaeology |
1,709
/ 23,470
|
| Nanotechnology |
1,707
/ 48,114
|
| Economics |
1,582
/ 17,194
|
| Botany |
1,508
/ 38,902
|
| Physical |
1,492
/ 41,112
|
| Sociology |
1,476
/ 16,971
|
| Pathology |
1,354
/ 22,685
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Pramod Payyannur
1971-. (aged 55)
film director
Pramod Payyannur is an Indian director and writer who works in Malayalam theater. He has directed the film Balayakala Sakhi based on Vaikom Mohammad Basheer's novel Balyakalasakhi, which acted by Mammootty, Isha Talwar,Seema Biswas, Meena, KPAC Lalitha and Mamukkoya. Pramod was the writer of Vishwaguru, the film was recorded in Guinness World Records as the fastest film produced. The film...
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2. Deepan Sivaraman
scenographer
theatrical director
Deepan Sivaraman is an Indian theatre director, scenographer and academic. He is the founder of Oxygen Theatre Company based in Delhi. He is from Thrissur, Kerala.
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3. Sushrut Badhe
1990-. (aged 36)
poet
Sushrut Badhe is an Indian author, researcher of Sanskrit scriptures, and manufacturer of Ayurvedic products. He has rewritten Sanskrit scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita and three Upanishads—Isha, Kena, and Mandukya—in rhymed English.
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4. Ma Ka Pa Anand
1981-. (aged 45)
television presenter
Ma Ka Pa Anand is an Indian actor and television presenter. He has hosted Super Singer, Athu Ithu Ethu, Kings of Dance, KPY Champions, Mrs. Chinnathirai, The Wall, Cinema Kaaram Coffee, Start Music and Oo Solriya Oo Oohm (no)Solriya. Anand previously worked as a radio jockey at Radio Mirchi. He started his acting career with the film Vanavarayan Vallavarayan in...
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PUपांडिचेरी विश्वविद्यालय
Founded
1985
Motto
From Darkness, towards the Light!
Colors
blue, red
Academic calendar
July to April (July - December; January-April)
Address
Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Administrative Building R.V.Nagar, Kalapet Kalapet, Pondicherry, 605014 India
City Population
244,000
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