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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament No. 53 of 1985)

ACCREDITED WITH "A" GRADE BY NAAC

INFORMATION BROCHURE

Ph.D. Admissions - 2024-25

Only for Entrance Examination Exempted Category
(NET-JRF / CSIR-NET and Qualified for Ph.D. Admission)

Phone: 0413-2654 880 / 876

Email: admissionspu@pondiuni.ac.in
Website: www.pondiuni.edu.in

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From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk

It gives me great pleasure in extending International and National Universities for
my hearty welcome to all those who are various programmes, research projects and
seeking admission to various Programmes conferences, specially designated ‘Chairs’,
of Pondicherry University. Pondicherry for academic excellence, distinguished
University holds a special place in the Indian faculty, and enthusiastic students are taking
University System. It was created to meet our university to incredible heights.
out the demands of the local community,
and ever since its inception in 1985, it In addition to the green campus, excellent
has shown a tremendous commitment to architecture, state-of-the-art infrastructure,
innovation and to serving the needs of the well-equipped laboratories, cosy workrooms
nation. The University takes great pride in for research and teaching, facility of online
having established strong, industry-focused admissions, Credit-Based Evaluation
teaching programmes and cutting-edge System, more than twenty thousand learners
research. We offer our students a research- in various disciplines, two off-campuses,
enriched education that is complemented one located in Port Blair (Andamans) and
by work-integrated learning opportunity. another at Karaikal, with two Constituent
Pondicherry University, accredited with Colleges, one at Puducherry and another at
“A” Grade by NAAC, is one of the most Mahe add credit to Pondicherry University.
sought-after campuses amongst the students Further, the campuses off the University
from across the nation as a destination are ICT enabled and provide an e-learning
for the Higher Education and Research. and e-connect environment, along with
Pondicherry University was the first in class coordination system, document
the country to implement “Choice-Based management system as well as virtual class
Credit System” (CBCS) which is now being rooms.
followed by many other Universities.
The Hon'ble Vice-President of India &
The quality of education disseminated in Chancellor of the University offers Intern
the University churns the vibrant young at Parliament to 10 students (5 Girls & 5
minds with the major skill-sets required for Boys) every year. The Chancellor in the
the industry. The courses offered are very capacity of Chairman of Rajya Sabha has
carefully designed keeping the functionality extended invitation to a batch of students of
of output to bridge the gap between higher the University to visit the new Parliament
education and employment. We kindle the Building every year. The University is
passion in students and churn them out as a to sign an MoU with Indian Council for
brigade of enterprising leaders. World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi to import
knowledge to the students on world affairs.
The publication of our in-house research
journals with high academic visibility and
Prof. K. THARANIKKARASU
impact factor, various Memorandums of
Vice-Chancellor (i/c)
Understanding and collaboration with

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VISITOR Smt. DROUPADI MURMU

Her Excellency, the President of India

CHANCELLOR Shri. JAGDEEP DHANKHAR

His Excellency, the Vice President of India

CHIEF RECTOR Shri. C.P. RADHAKRISHNAN

His Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry

VICE-CHANCELLOR (i/c) Prof. K. THARANIKKARASU

Director, (Studies, Educational Innovation & Rural Reconstruction)

Prof. K. THARANIKKARASU

Director (Culture & Cultural Relations)

Prof. CLEMENT SAGAYARADJA LOURDES

Registrar (i/c)
Prof. RAJNEESH BHUTANI

Finance Officer (i/c)

Prof. D. LAZAR

Controller of Examinations
Shri. SADANAND G. SWAMI

Librarian
Dr. M. Vijayakumar

DEANS OF SCHOOLS

Prof. S. SUDALAI MUTHU : Sri Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature (i/c)
Prof. MALABIKA DEO : School of Management
Prof. RAJESWARI SESHADRI : Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences
Prof. K. ANBALAGAN : School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences
Prof. H. Prathap Kumar Shetty : School of Life Sciences
Prof. Clement Sagayaradja Lourdes : School of Humanities
Prof. G. CHANDHRIKA : School of Social Sciences & International Studies
Prof. S. SIVASATHYA : School of Engineering & Technology
Prof. E. SREEKALA : School of Education
Prof. Pankaj Kundra : School of Medical Sciences (i/c)
Prof. P. SRIDHARAN : School of Performing Arts
Prof. S. VICTOR ANANDKUMAR : School of Law (i/c)
Prof. R. SEVUKAN : School of Media & Communication
Prof. A. SUBRAMANIA : Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies

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Application procedure
ONLINE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application forms are to be submitted  Students should have, in general,
online through the University website obtained their Bachelor’s/ Master’s The admission shall be made based on
www.pondiuni.edu.in by following the degree from a recognized University presentation and personal interview
instructions posted therein. under 10+2+3 / 10+2+3+2 system, i.e., conducted by the concerned departments
the candidate should have studied for 15 / centres.
APPLICATION FEE years to obtain his/her/ bachelor’s degree
Name Application fees (Per Course) and 17 years to obtain his/ her Master’s Admission granted will be cancelled
of the degree to apply for admission to Ph.D. at any time, if it is found that the
SC*/ PH**/ Others
Course programmes respectively offered at each information furnished by the candidate is
ST* Transgender**
school/ department/ centre. false or incorrect or if, at a later stage, it
Ph.D 500 Nil 1000 is found that the candidate does not fulfill
* Subject to submission of relevant certificate.  The minimum eligibility criteria for the eligibility criteria prescribed for the
** Subject to submission of relevant certificate different courses are as prescribed in the course.
from Govt. Medical Officer. appropriate sections. Candidates qualified
through other system of studies should The list of selected candidates will be
Filling of application form obtain eligibility certificate from the hosted on the University website.
1. Apply separately for each programme. University before admission.
No individual admission intimation
2. Fill in all columns with complete and  Unless otherwise specifically stated, will be sent to the selected/ waitlisted
correct information after going through candidates should have secured a candidates. Hence, the applicants are
the Information Brouchure. Incomplete/ minimum of 55% of marks in their P.G. advised to see the University website
false/ wrong information will entail degree for admission. Eligibility marks regularly for updates regarding
rejection of application. Any claim based will not be rounded off. For example admission.
on wrong information, wrong course 54.99% will not be rounded off to 55% for
code, category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Gen), the purpose of admission. The University reserves the right to
etc. will not be entertained at a later increase/ decrease the intake of any of the
stage.  Candidates awaiting their results are programmes. The University also reserves
also eligible to apply. Such candidates, the right not to offer any of its courses due
3. Application forms are to be filled and however, must produce the mark to administrative reasons.
submitted online, as per instructions in sheet/ degree certificate as the proof
the University website: of fulfilling the prescribed eligibility
www.pondiuni.edu.in criteria on or before the date notified by
the university without which provisional
4. Due care should be taken in filling admission, if granted, will be cancelled.
the application form. Select the correct
course in the relevant column as this is  All admissions are provisional, subject
very important. to verification of required documents, as
per prescribed norms.
5. All columns should be filled correctly
and unambiguously.  The students will be required to
take up a group health insurance (for
6. While filling in the qualification and hospitalization, etc.) through the
marks, care should be taken to provide the University.
relevant marks/ grades.
 Admitted students are required to
7. After proper filling of the application carry the University Identity Card at all
form and payment of fee online, times while they are inside the campus.
candidates can download their printable
application from the University website by  Those who need accommodation in the
following the instructions therein. hostels must report to their departments
prior to registration and counselling.
General Conditions of
Admission  The University reserves its right not
 Admission to the various courses of to offer a course advertised, for any
the University is open to all those who administrative or other reasons.
have the prescribed qualifications without
any discrimination of race, caste, creed,
language or sex.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements for Ph.D. programmes
Eligbility: considering the provisional admission to the candidate. The
Only those candidates who have qualified the National Admission Committee/ University should be convinced of the
Eligibility Test conducted by UGC/ CSIR or such other potential of the candidate to carry out research.
National Level examination recognized by the University
as equivalent, and awarded a Junior Research Fellowship (b) All the Ph.D. applicants called for inteview should submit at
(JRF) for pursuing doctoral research are eligible. the time of interview, a clear written proposal of the research to
The candidates who have been selected for the award of Junior be conducted, giving sufficient back-ground material and the
Research Fellowship under the schemes of National Fellowship proposed line of research, and obtain the consent of a research
for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC), National Fellowship supervisor duly recognized by the University within the
for Scheduled Caste students (NFSC) and Maulana Azad University area.
National Fellowship for Minority Students (MANF) as per UGC
Notification F.No.82-44/2020 (SA_III) dated 17.12.2020 shall be Mere possession of required educational and other qualifications
treated on par with candidates who have qualified in UGC-CSIR- and being called for interview alone can not be claimed as a right
NET with JRF and also qualified for UGC-NET / CSIR-NET Ph.D. for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the University.
Admission only, for admission into the Ph.D. programmes of the
University. These candidates could be admitted at the beginning Mode of admission
of monsoon and winter semesters, on the recommendation of Based on the presentation and interview conducted by the con-
the Ph.D. Admission Committee. cerned Departments / Centres.

Educational Qualification (Ph.D. Full-time) Reservation:

(a) Candidates who have studied under 10+2+3+2 pattern of SC/ST Candidates
education (or 10+2+5) and qualified for the Master’s Degree in the In accordance with the policy of the Government of India and the
subject concerned or in an allied subject and have qualifications guidelines of the University Grants Commission, the University
as prescribed by the regulations for the subject concerned under has reserved 15% of seats in each course for candidates belonging
all the Schools/ Departments/ Centres of Humanities and Social to the Scheduled Castes and 7.5% seats for those belonging to
Sciences, Management, Commerce, Science, Education, Fine the Scheduled Tribes with a provision for inter-changeability
Arts and Languages and such other disciplines of Pondicherry between these categories, wherever necessary. Candidates should
University, or a degree accepted as equivalent by the University submit a certificate about their caste from a Revenue Officer not
securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade). below the rank of the Tahsildar at the time of admission.

(b) Candidates who have studied under 10+2 pattern of OBC Candidates
education and qualified for the Master’s degree in the Schools/ 27% reservation for OBC category (Non-Creamy Layer) is
Faculty of Law, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, impletemented by the University as per Government of India
Veterinary Science or the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Master instructions.
of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine/Dentistry/Paramedical of
this University or any other University, through regular full time EWS Candidates
study, recognized by this University securing a minimum of 55% In accordance with the policy of the Government of India,
marks (or equivalent grade). the University implements 10% reservation in admission for
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates in each course.
(c) Candidates who have studied under 10+2 pattern of education The candidates have to produce the necessary certificate from the
and qualified for the Degree of Master of Science of three-year Revenue Department, in the format prescribed by Government
duration in the School/ Faculty of Medicine of this University or of India.
of any other university recognized by this University securing a
minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade). Differently abled Candidates
5% of seats in each course are reserved for differently abled
(d) Candidates of Indian origin or overseas students who have candidates. Differently abled candidate shall be required to
qualified for a Master’s degree of an accredited overseas university submit a certificate from a government hospital indicating the
securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade). extent of physical disability and also the extent to which the
disability hampers the candidate in pursuing his/her studies. The
(e) A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an candidates may have to undergo a fresh medical examination if
equivalent relaxation of grade is allowed for those belonging to required by the University before being admitted.
SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled categories.

General Conditions
(a) The candidate would be required to give a seminar before
the Admission Committee on the proposed topic of research
in the concerned School/ Department/ Centre. The Admission
Committee/University may also adapt any other method of
evaluation of the candidate which will also form the basis for

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ph.D. Admission Requirements

Only UGC/ CSIR-NET/NFOBC / NFSC /MANF with JRF Fellowship holders and who have qualified for UGC-NET / CSIR-NET Ph.D.
Admissions Onlywill be considered and they are exempted from Entrance Exam

Course
Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission SLOT
Code

PHD
Anthropology 4 Master’s degree in Anthropology -
101

PHD Applied
4 Master’s degree in Psychology/ Applied Psychology -
157 Psychology

a) MBA (Banking Technology)/ MBA (Finance/ Systems)/

M.Com. Business Finance.
b) PGDM of IIMs or equivalent Management Degree with Bank-
ing/ Finance/ Systems specializations.
PHD Banking c) Professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS.
35 -
146 Technology d) M.E./ M.Tech. (CSE/ IT) or equivalent degree from a recog-
nized university
e) Working professionals of BFSI sector/ IT sector with the
above academic degrees with minimum number of years experi-
ence.
Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/
PHD Biochemistry &
9 Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Botany or -
102 Molecular Biology
in any other related areas.
Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Computer
PHD
Bioinformatics 14 Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ -
104
IT & Engineering or any other relevent areas.
Master’s degree in Agriculture/Bioinformatics/ Biochemistry/
PHD
Biotechnology 4 Biotechnology/Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zo- -
103
ology or in any other related areas
Master’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other
related areas in Chemistry.
Candidates wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry
PHD
Chemistry 28 should have studied mathematics at +2 level and those for -
107
theoretical Chemistry should have studied allied mathematics
at B.Sc. level. For organic and inorganic chemistry fields,
mathematics at +2/B.Sc level is not mandatory.
5
(Puducherry)

PHD 9
Commerce (Karaikal) Master’s degree in Commerce -
105
4
(Community
College)

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Course
Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission SLOT
Code
16 M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network
(Puducherry)
Computer Science 22 and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information Security or
PHD
& Engineering/ (Karaikal) Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Sci- -
106 11
Computer Science * ence/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equiva-
(Community
College)
lent.

Disaster Master’s degree in Disaster Management / Geology/ Geography/

PHD
Management (Port 4 Geo-Physics/ Chemistry / Physics / Maths / M.Tech./ ME in -
147
Blair, Andamans) ** Computer Science or related field.
PHD Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/
Earth Sciences 14 -
110 Geophysics.

PHD Ecology & Environ- Master’s degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any
4 -
111 mental Sciences related branch of Science or Technology.

PHD
Economics 8 Master’s degree in Economics -
108
M.Ed/M.Ed. (Elementary Education)/ M.Ed. (Educational
PHD
Education 9 Technology)/ M.A. Education with B.Ed./ M.Sc.Education with -
151
B.Ed.
PHD Mass Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Electronic
6 -
155 Communication Media
B.E./B.Tech. degree followed by M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/
Electronics and Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication
PHD
Communication 13 Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / -
138
Engineering other related specializations in the qualifying examination (M.E./M.
Tech.)
8
PHD (Puducherry)
English 4 Master’s degree in English -
109 (Community
College)

PHD Environmental
6 Master’s degree in Science/ Technology -
112 Technology
PHD Food Science & -
M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Food Science / Nutrition / Food Technology
152 / Nutrition /
16 / Food Engineering and its equivalence / Microbiology / Biotech-
PHD Food Science &
nology -
158 Technology
* Candidate admitted for Ph.D. Programme with
i) Masters in Computer Science & Egineering or equivalent Engineering Degree will be offered Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engg. Degree
ii) Masters in Computer Science or Computer Applications or equivalent Science degree will be offered Ph.D. in Computer Science Degree

** Admission process for Ph.D will be carried out at Department of Coastal Disaster Management in the University campus at Port Blair.

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Course
Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission REMARKS
Code
PHD
French 6 Master’s degree in French -
113
Bioenergy/Biofuels /Combustion Technology
M.Sc. Biotechnology/Bioenergy/Microbiology/Environ-
mental Science /Marine Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/
Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology / Biotechnology/
Environmental Engineering
Energy Materials/Energy Conversion & Storage
M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc level)/
Materials Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Materials/Energy /Green
Energy Technology with B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/
Electronics /Electrical Engineering
Solar Thermal Energy Technology
M.Sc. Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech Energy/
Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology
Photovoltaic Technology
PHD Green Energy
27 M.Sc. -Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech -
159 Technology
Material Science / Nanotechnology / Energy / Green Energy
Technology with B.E /B.Tech in Material Science /Electronics/
Electrical Engineering
Wind/Ocean/Tidal Energy Technology /
Green Building/Sustainable Technology
M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc. level)/
Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/
Mechanical/Material/Civil/Green Energy Technology with B.E./
B.Tech. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Electronics (OR)
M.Tech Energy / Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology
Organic Photovoltaics and Green Chemical Technologies
M.Sc. Chemistry /Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR)
M.E/M.Tech. Energy/Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology
/ Material Science/Energy Science and Technology
PHD
Hindi 4 Master’s degree in Hindi -
115
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Fi-
PHD International nance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MBA (Logistics and Sup-
25 -
145 Business ply Chain Management), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in
Foreign Trade, Economics, and other relevant disciplines.
Management Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management,
Specialization 34 Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management,
(Puducherry Campus) (Puducherry) Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research,
Finance - 5 7 Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work,
PHD
Marketing - 11 (Karaikal) Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital -
117
HumanResource - 4 5 Management, Mass Communication and other relevant
(Karaikal Campus) (Community disciplines. Candidates with affiliation to professional bodies
Insurance/Marketing/ College) such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines
HR - 9 may also be considered.
Marine Biology
PHD Master’s degree in Marine Biology / Zoology / Botany /
(Port Blair, 9 -
119 Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Life Science
Andaman) #
# Admission process for Ph.D will be carried out at Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology in the University campus at Port Blair.

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Course
Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission REMARKS
Code
PHD
Mathematics 4 Master’s degree in Mathematics -
118
Master’s degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/
PHD
Microbiology 4 Biochemistry/Veterinary Science/ Zoology/Medicine or in any -
128
other related areas.
· M.E./M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology / Nanotech-
nology / Nano-Electronics / Nano-Biotechnology/ Nano-
Medicine / Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical,
Mechanical, Metallurgical, Bio-Medical or Environmental
PHD Nanoscience and Engg., / Materials Science & Engg., / Polymer Science & Engg.,
18 -
160 Technology / Energy Technology and other relevant subjects. (OR)
· Masters degree in Nanoscience and Technology/ Physics /
Chemistry /Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Materials
Science / Environmental Sciences / Biotechnology / Bio-Chem-
istry.
4
(Puduch-

PHD Physical Education erry)

3 Master’s degree in Physical Education -
121 & Sports (Com-
munity
College)

PHD
Physics 33 Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology -
122
PHD
Sanskrit 4 Master’s or Acharya degree in Sanskrit -
123
Social Exclusion
PHD
and Inclusive 4 Master degree in Social Sciences or any other related discipline. -
170
Policy
PHD
Social Work 4 Master’s degree in Social Work -
153
PHD
Women’s Studies 6 Master’s degree in any Social Science discipline -
126
M.Sc. Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/Actuarial Statis-
PHD tics/Statistics & Operations Research with Probability Theory,
Statistics 16 -
149 Distribution Theory and Statistical Inference as the core papers
in the respective post-graduation programme

PHD M.B.A Tourism, M.T.A, M.A. (Tourism), M.T.M, Master's de-

Tourism Studies 4 -
142 gree in Hospitality Management, M.B.A.

2
(Puduch-

PHD erry)
Tamil 2 Master’s degree in Tamil -
125 (Com-
munity
College)

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FEES
The following fees are applicable to the students admitted to Pondicherry University departments.

 Fee Table:1 - Ph.D. Programmes (Full Time) (in `)

Inital Payment Subsequent
Sl.
Item at the time of semester wise Remarks
No.
admission payment
Humanities 2500 2500
1. Research Fee
Science 3500 3500
2. Registration Fee 1000 --
3. Matriculation Fee 500
4. Recognition Fee 500
5. Sports Fund 250 250
6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 250 250
7. Library Fund 1000 1000
Advanced Lab Facility Fund(for Science
8. Departments except Mathematics, Applied 5000 5000
Psychology and Library Science)
9. Amenities Development Fund 6000
--
10. Students’ Welfare Fund 250 250
11. Alumni Association Fund 500
Caution Deposit (Refundable)
12. Science Courses 2000
Other Courses 1000
13. ICT Fund & Computer 1500 1500
Group Medical Insurance
14. 378 --
(for full-time candidates only)
15. University Development Fund 2000 --
TOTAL Humanities 17628 5750 --
TOTAL Science 24628 11750 --

Payment of Fees
Ph.D. scholars shall pay all the fees to the University at the time of admission. For the subsequent semesters, the fees should be paid within ten
days from the beginning of each semester.

Refund of fees, caution deposits, etc.

Caution deposit money is refundable, on an application from the student on his/her leaving the University, after deducting all dues against
him/her.

If any student does not claim the refund of any amount lying to his/her credit within one calendar year of his/ her leaving the University, it shall be
deemed to have been donated by him/ her to the Students’ Aid Fund. If, after having paid the fees, a candidate desires to discontinue he/ she shall
be refunded all fees after deducting `1000/- provided he/she discontinues on or before the date notified by the university.

If a student owes any money to the University on account of any damage he/she may have caused to the University property, it shall along with
outstanding tuition fees and fines, if any, be deducted from the security deposit due to him/her.

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HOSTELS
At present, Pondicherry University has twenty Consumption of alcohol and narcotics is Ragging
one hostels in the campus, of which, thirteen are considered as a serious offence. Therefore, Ragging or teasing in any form is strictly
for boys and eight for girls. Out of the thirteen intoxicating drugs or liquor should not be prohibited in the University. Students are
boys’ hostels, nine are for PG students and four for consumed in the campus. Smoking in the hostel therefore, forbidden from indulging in such
research scholars. Out of the eight girls’ hostels, premises is prohibited. Fire-arms should not be activities within the hostel premises. Ragging will
seven are for PG students and one is for research brought to the hostel in any case. Such acts will invite very severe punishment including expulsion
scholars. The Karaikal campus has three hostels mean immediate expulsion of the resident from from the University. It is also punishable by law.
two for boys and one for girls. One boys hostel the hostel. Accommodating outsiders/passed No introductory meeting of the students is to be
and one girls hostel is available at the Port Blair out students in the hostel leads to trespassing held in the hostels by the senior students.
campus also. and such students will be handed over to the
police for prosecution. Therefore inmates General facilities
A Circular for Hostel fees will be floated for the must be careful before entertaining outsiders. The University Health Centre offers medical
year 2024-25 by the Hostels in the University facilities round-the-clock to the students residing
website. As per the University hostel rules & regulations in the hostels. For the mobility of the students
under clause 10.24, damaging University / from hostels to departments, library, computer
Discipline public property is illegal. It will be considered centre, etc., bus facility is provided within the
All hostel-related communication from the hostel as an act of indiscipline and misconduct, campus. Wifi connectivity is also provided to all
inmates to the University authorities shall be and will be punished under Prevention the hostels to enable the students to have internet
routed through the proper channel, i.e. through of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 access.
the wardens of the respective hostels and Chief
Warden. Any subversive activity, misdemeanor, Mess * Detailed Pondicherry University Hostel rules
obnoxious behaviour, flouting of hostel rules & Dining in the hostel mess is compulsory for hostel & regulations are available in the hostel office
regulation, misconduct, disobedience, ragging, students. No permission will be granted for dining and in the University website.
failure to clear dues, etc. shall be severely outside the hostel mess under any circumstances.
punished, and even result in dismissal from the Subramania Bharathi Hostel and Bharathidasan
hostel as well as from the department by the Hostel are managed by the research scholars and
University authority whose interpretation of the the rest of the mess are outsourced. Five well-
rules shall be final. equipped mega mess (three for boys & two for
girls) are available for dining by hostel residents
A set of rules and regulations applicable to the of the University. The hostel mess are run by
inmates of the hostels will be given to each student experienced and qualified caterers. The mess offer
at the time of admission into hostel. meals at reasonable rates.

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CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

Pondicherry University has zero tolerance towards

to
(a) Ragging
(b) Sexual Harrasment
Students enrolled in Pondicherry Disciplinary Measures 2) Students’ Grievances Redressal Cell
University must abide by their duties and Disciplinary action may include: Students can report any grievances
responsibilities to the University, to faculty a) Reprimand or warning; directly to the Dean, Students’ Welfare for
and to other students. Failure to maintain b) fail mark for an assignment or course; redressal.
appropriate standards of conduct will c) suspension for a semester or more
attract disciplinary action. d) withholding of official transcripts; 3) Sexual Harassment Prevention
e) suspension of campus privileges Committee (SHPC)
Students should not bring mobile phones including hostel accommodation; The University has an SHPC and the list
to the Seminar Halls, Research Labs and f) suspension or expulsion from the of members with their contact phone
Examination Halls and should not use University; numbers is available on the University
mobile phones in the classroom. g) any other disciplinary action website. Any sexual harassment complaint
which the University authorities deem can be reported to the Chairperson or any
Misconduct appropriate in the circumstances. member of SHPC for redressal or can
Students’ misconduct includes but is not be recorded in the register kept for this
limited to the following: Prohibition of Ragging purpose in the Registrar's office
a) disruption of classroom activity or Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.
hindering the learning of other students 4) Women’s Cell
anywhere in the University; Senior students are not permitted to Grievances relating to gender bias and
b) copying / cheating in examinations invite their juniors to their rooms for any discrimination affecting women in the
and assignments; introduction meetings. campus can be reported to the Head of
c) behaviour which interferes Women’s Cell and the list of members of
functioning of the University, disrupts In the past, six students (hostellers) who the cell with their contact phone numbers
education, endangers the health or safety were involved in ragging were expelled are available on the University website.
of staff or students, or damages any from the hostel for a period of one year.
property within the campus including 5) Legal Services Clinic
University property; Redressal Mechanisms ‘Legal services clinic’ is setup in
d) pasting posters or conducting students’ The Anti - Ragging committee of the Pondicherry University for the students
meetings / protests / processions within University consists of all Deans. The list of the institution and especially for the
the campus without prior permission of of members with their contact numbers is students hailing from North Eastern states
the University authorities; available on the University website
e) the possession or use of intoxicating
beverages inside the campus; 1) Anti-Ragging Committee
f) the possession or use of illicit drugs Students can report any incident of
inside the campus; ragging to the Registrar/Deans of
g) the falsification of documents or respective Schools/Dean of Students’
providing false information in order to Welfare/ Chief Wardens (Boys & Girls)
obtain admission to classes; directly for remedial action
h) the possession of weapons; and
i) the failure to return loaned materials
or settle dues to the University

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