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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
(Published as on 15.07.2025)

Admissions 2025-26 - CUET(UG) 2025

(4-Year U.G. (Hons.) & 5-Year Integrated P.G.Programmes)

Phone: 0413-2654 880 / 876

Email: admissions.pu@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 The publication of our in-house research
my hearty welcome to all those who are journals with high academic visibility and
seeking admission to various Programmes impact factor, various Memorandums of
of Pondicherry University for the academic Understanding and collaboration with
year 2025-26. Pondicherry University holds International and National Universities for
a special place in the Indian University various programmes, research projects and
System. It was created to meet out the conferences, specially designated ‘Chairs’,
demands of the local community, and ever for academic excellence, distinguished
since its inception in 1985, it has shown a faculty, and enthusiastic students are taking
tremendous commitment to innovation and our university to incredible heights.
to serving the needs of the nation.
In addition to the green campus,
The University takes great pride in excellent architecture, state-of-the-art
having established strong, industry-focused infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories,
teaching programmes and cutting-edge cosy workrooms for research and teaching,
research. We offer our students a research- facility of online admissions, Credit-
enriched education that is complemented Based Evaluation System, more than ten
by work-integrated learning opportunity. thousand learners in various disciplines,
Pondicherry University, accredited with two off-campuses, one located in Port
“A+” Grade by NAAC, is one of the most Blair (Andamans) and another at Karaikal,
sought-after campuses amongst the students with two Constituent Colleges, one at
from across the nation as a destination for Puducherry and another at Mahe add credit
the Higher Education and Research. to Pondicherry University. Further, the
campuses off the University are ICT enabled
The University has formulated and provide an e-learning and e-connect
“Pondicherry University National environment, along with class coordination
Education Policy (NEP) Regulations 2023 for system, document management system as
implementing the NEP based Curriculum well as virtual class rooms.
and Course Structure duly recommended
by the respective Board of Studies (BoS) and The Hon'ble Vice-President of India &
School Board. Syllabus & Regulations are Chancellor of the University offers Intern
adopted for all the U.G. (NEP) Progrmmaes at Parliament to 10 students (5 Girls & 5
offered in the University Departments Boys) every year. The Chancellor in the
and the existing Departments have been capacity of Chairman of Rajya Sabha has
modified as per NEP guidelines to offer extended invitation to a batch of students of
inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, the University to visit the new Parliament
Ability Enhancement Courses, Value Added Building every year. The University is
Courses ; Skill Enhanced Courses. Swayam to sign an MoU with Indian Council for
/ Mooc Courses are also adopted under the World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi to import
NEP Programmes. knowledge to the students on world affairs.

National Credit Framework (NCrF) is

formulated for all the NEP Courses.
Prof. P. PRAKASH BABU
Vice-Chancellor
The quality of education disseminated
in the University churns the vibrant young
minds with the major skill-sets required for
the industry. The courses offered are very
carefully designed keeping the functionality
of output to bridge the gap between higher
education and employment. We kindle the
passion in students and churn them out as a
brigade of enterprising leaders.

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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. K. KAILASHNATHAN

His Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry

VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. P. PRAKASH BABU

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. P. NATARAJAN : School of Management
Prof. RAJESWARI SESHADRI : Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences
Prof. SIBNATH DEB : School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences
Prof. JOSEPH SELVIN : School of Life Sciences
Prof. CLEMENT SAGAYARADJA LOURDES : School of Humanities (i/c)
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. B. MOHAMMED JAFFAR ALI : Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (i/c)

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4-YEAR U.G. (HONS.) PROGRAMMES:
CUET-2025
Sl. Title of the Course and
Intake Eligibility criteria for admission (UG)
No. Subject
Domain subjects
 B.A.(Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the Sri Subramania Bharathi
School of Tamil Language & Literature
B.A. Pass in 12th Standard (Pass in Plus two) – Candidate
1 Tamil 50 Tamil
(Hons.) must studied Part-I Tamil language
 B.Sc. (Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the
Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
B.Sc.
2 (Puducherry & 28 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Mathematics
(Hons.)
Kariakal) 40
B.Sc. Mathematics and
3 Statistics 30 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Physics
 B.A. (Hons.) / B.Com. (Hons.) / B.B.A. (Hons.)Programme for +2 Students in the
School of Management
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate ob-
B.A. tained after successful completion of Grade 12 or Economics / Business
4 Economics 40
(Hons.) equivalent stage of education corresponding to Economics
Level-4 from board recognised by UGC or Gov-
ernment of India.
General Accountancy / Business
B.Com.
5 (Puducherry & 40 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Studies / Economics /
(Hons.)
Kariakal) Computer Science
Business
B.B.A. Administration
6 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Business Studies
(Hons.) (Puducherry & 40
Kariakal) 30
 B.Sc. (Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the
School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences
B.Sc. Applied Physics, Chemistry &
7 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Geology Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry and
B.Sc.
8 Chemistry 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Mathematics / Biology /
(Hons.)
Computer Science
B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics and
9 Physics 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Chemistry / Biology
B.Sc. Psychology
10 30 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Psychology
(Hons.) (at Karaikal)

 B.Sc.(Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the School of Life Sciences

B.Sc. Biology, Chemistry and
11 Life Sciences 50 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Physics
Successful completion of higher secondary (+2/
B.Sc. PUC) certificate or Equivalent stage of education Biology, Chemistry and
12 Bioinformatics 30
(Hons.) in Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate Physics
marks
B.Sc. Sustainability and Agriculture / Biology /
13 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Climate Change Environmental Studies

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4-YEAR U.G. (HONS.) PROGRAMMES:

CUET-2025
Course Title of Course and
Intake Eligibility criteria for admission (UG)
Code Subject
Domain subjects

 B.A.(Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the

School of Social Sciences and International Studies
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or History / Anthro-
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained pology / Sociology
B.A.
14 History 25 after successful completion of Grade 12 or equiva- / Political Science /
(Hons.)
lent stage of education corresponding to Level-4 Knowledge Tradition
(Levels in NHEQF) Practices India
Political Science /
B.A.
15 Political Science 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Sociology / History /
(Hons.)
General Aptitude Test
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate obtained
B.A. Sociology / History /
16 Sociology 25 after successful completion of Grade 12 or equiva-
(Hons.) General Aptitude Test
lent stage of education corresponding to Level-4
(Levels in NHEQF)

 B.A.(Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the School of Humanities

B.A. General Aptitude

17 Philosophy 60 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Test
English Pass in +2 from any recognized board and must have
B.A.
18 (Karaikal 40 studied the Hons seeking subject at the qualifying English
(Hons.)
Campus) level.
Professional
English Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equiv-
B.A.
19 (at Community 30 alent examination from a recognized board or institu- English
(Hons.)
College, tion with at least 50%
Puducherry)
(a) 10, +2, student should French as second lan-
guage at Higher Secondary level (or its equivalent
in other board)
French - (b) Students holding a Baccalaureat or Brevet and +2
B.A. General Aptitude
20 Translation & 20 (c) In case, the student has not studied French as
(Hons.) Test
Interpretation second language at Higher Secondary Level, the stu-
dent should either (i) have studied French from VI
to X std. at school level (ii) have passed the A1 DELF
examination conducted by CIEP, Paris.

 School of Media & Communication

Mass Media /
B.A. Media & Computer Science /
21 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Communication Psychology / History
/ Political Science
22 B.V.A. Painting 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks Fine Arts

Note: The Profile of the Departments / Centres are available in the University Website:
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Intake Eligibility criteria for admission
No. Subject Domain
subjects
 B.P.A.(Hons.) Programme for +2 Students in the
School of Performing Arts
B.P.A. Drama & Performing Arts / General
23 25 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) Theatre Arts Aptitude Test

B.TECH. PROGRAMMES:

CUET-2025
Sl. Title of the course and
Intake Eligibility criteria for admission (UG)
No. Subject
Domain subjects

 B.Tech. Programmes for +2 Students in the

School of Engineering & Technology
Computer Physics, Mathematics /
B.Sc. Science Computer Science and
24 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
(Hons.) (Puducherry & 25 Chemistry / Biology /
Kariakal) 40 Business Studies
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2)
Curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by
the different State Boards/ Central Boards or
any other examination equivalent there to with
Mathematics, Physics and
Computer Science minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of
25 B.Tech. 30 Chemistry / Computer
& Engineering candidates belonging to reserved category) in
Science
aggregate of subjects – Mathematics / Applied
Mathematics, Physics and any one of the follow-
ing optional subjects: Chemistry / Computer Sci-
ence / Informatics Practices
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2)
curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by
the different State Boards/ Central Boards or
Electronics & Mathematics, Physics and
any other examination equivalent there to with
26 B.Tech. Communication 60 Chemistry / Biology /
minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of
Engineering Computer Science
candidates belonging to reserved category) in ag-
gregate of subjects – Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
The Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2)
curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by
the different State Boards/ Central Boards or any
other examination equivalent there to with mini-
mum of 45% marks (mere pass for OBC and SC/
ST candidates) in aggregate of subjects – Math- Mathematics, Chemistry
Environmental
27 B.Tech. 30 ematics, Chemistry and any one of the follow- and Physics / Biology /
Engineering
ing optional subjects: Physics/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Studies
Computer Science/ IT and equivalent/ Biology
(Botany & Zoology) or an Examination of any
University or Authority recognized by the Ex-
ecutive Council of the Pondicherry University as
equivalent thereto

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CUET-2025
Sl. Title of the course and
Intake Eligibility criteria for admission (UG)
No. Subject
Domain subjects

 B.Tech. Programmes for +2 Students in the

Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies
Mathematics, Physics &
Energy Science & Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have Chemistry / Biology /
28 B.Tech. 60
Technology studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Environmental Studies /
Computer Science
Mathematics, Physics &
Materials Science Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have Chemistry / Biology /
29 B.Tech. 60
and Technology studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Environmental Studies /
Computer Science

5-YEAR INTEGRATED P.G. PROGRAMMES:

 Five Year Integrated B.Tech. MBA (CSBS) Programme for +2 Students in the
School of Management
Five Year Integrated
B.Tech., B.Tech., MBA Passed 10+2 examination with minimum of
Mathematics / Applied
30 MBA (Computer Sci- 60 50% and Mathematics / Business Mathematics
Mathematics
(CSBS) ence and Business as one of the subjects.
System)
 Five Year Integrated M.A.(SEAL) Programme for +2 Students in the
Social & Economic Administration and Law
Candidates seeking admission for the M.A
(SEAL) (Five Year Integrated Programme)
Course are required to pass :
i) The Higher Secondary, Intermediate or Senior
Secondary School Certificate Exam, conducted
by the Centre or State Government Board
OR
ii) The Pre- University or Pre-Degree Examina-
Social & Economic
tion of a recognized university General Aptitude
31 M.A. Administration and 20
OR Test
Law (SEAL)
iii) The French Baccalaureate or any other qualifi-
cation equivalent to the above mentioned qualifi-
cations approved by the Academic Council of the
University.

iv) The candidate should have a minimum score

of 50% in the qualifying examination.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF RESERVATION

ADMISSION
 Admission to the various courses of the University is open SC/ST Candidates
to all those who have the prescribed qualifications without any In accordance with the policy of the Government of India and the
discrimination of race, caste, creed, language or sex. guidelines of the University Grants Commission, the University
has reserved 15% of seats in each course for candidates belonging
 The minimum eligibility criteria for different courses are as to the Scheduled Castes and 7.5% seats for those belonging to
prescribed in the appropriate sections. Candidates qualified the Scheduled Tribes with a provision for inter-changeability
through other system of studies should obtain the eligibility between these categories, wherever necessary.
certificate before admission.
OBC Candidates
 All admissions are provisional, subject to verification of 27% reservation for OBC category (Non-Creamy Layer) is
required documents, as per prescribed norms. impletemented by the University as per Government of India
instructions.
 The students will be required to take up a group health insurance
(for hospitalization, etc.) through the University. EWS Candidates
In accordance with the policy of the Government of India,
 Admitted students are required to carry the University Identity the University implements 10% reservation in admission
Card at all times while they are inside the campus. for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates in each
course. The candidates have to produce the necessary certificate
 Students are instructed not to miss classes, since 70% of from the Revenue Department, in the format prescribed by
attendance is required to appear for the examination. Those Government of India.
who need accommodation in the hostels must report to their
departments prior to registration and counselling. Differently abled Candidates
5% of seats in each course are reserved for differently abled
 Any course may not be offered if sufficient number (at least 5) candidates. Each differently abled candidate shall be required
of students are not available. to submit a certificate from a government hospital indicating
the extent of physical disability and also the extent to which the
 The University reserves its right not to offer a course advertised, disability hampers the candidate in pursuing his/her studies. The
for any administrative or other reasons. candidates may have to undergo a fresh medical examination if
required by the University before being admitted.
 All SC/ST candidates who have passed the qualifying
examination are eligible to apply for admission irrespective of the
percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination when Education loans:
except otherwise specified. Candidates should submit a certificate PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme
about their caste from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of the The PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme, a Govt. of India initiative offering
Tahsildar at the time of admission. collateral-free and guarantor-free education loan is available for
all students who are getting admission in this institution and who
 Admitted students are mandated to submit their Anti-Ragging are desirous of availing education loans to pursue their higher
Undertaking through the UGC official portal. The Step-by-Step education. You can visit the portal http://pmvidyalaxmi.co.in. The
procedure is provided at the University Portal. (https://www. portal does not charge any amount from the applicant. Through
pondiuni.edu.in/university_news/submission-of-online-anti- the portal, you can:
ragging-undertaking-compliance/)
* Apply to multiple banks for education loan
* Access collateral-free and gurantor-free education loans,
* Benefit of interest subsidies available to eligible students as
per scheme guidelines accessible at https://www.education/
gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/document-reports/PM_
Vidyalaxmi_Scheme_Guidelines.pdf.
* To address queries raised by the students, there is a dedicated
Toll-free number 1800-1031.

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 Fee Table: 1 - ALL 4-YEAR U.G. (HONS.) PROGRAMMES (in `)
S.No Item Semester Remarks
I II/IV/VI/ VIII III/ V/ VII
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences / Media / Management /
3000 3000 3000
Tuition Fee Performing Arts / Science Courses
Professional Courses 10,000 10,000 10,000
Language / Performing Arts courses US $ 400 US $ 400 US $ 400
For Foreign Nationals/ Humanities / Social Sciences US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350
SAARC / Developing Management courses US $ 600 US $ 600 US $ 600
1.
Countries Science / Media US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500
-
Professional courses US $ 1000 US $ 1000 US $ 1000
Language courses US $ 1000 US $ 1000 US $ 1000
Developed Countries & Science / Humanities / Performing Arts / Social Sciences /Media US $ 750 US $ 750 US $ 750
NRIs Management courses US $ 800 US $ 800 US $ 800
Professional courses US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000
2. Registration Fee 300 - -
3. Matriculation Fee 100 - -
4. Recognition Fee 400 - -
5. Sports Fund 500 - 500
6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 - 600
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences / Media / Management /
1500 - 1500
7. Library Fund Performing Arts / Science courses
Professional Courses 3000 - 3000
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences/ Management / Media 2500 - 2500
Laboratory Running /
8. Science / Performing Arts / Professional (except B.Tech. CS&E) 5000 - 5000
Maintenance Fund
B.Tech. (CS&E) 8000 - 8000
9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 - -
10. Students’ Welfare Fund 600 - 600
11. Alumni Association Fund 500 - -
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences / Media / Management /
Caution Deposit 1000 - 1000
12. Performing Arts / Science courses
(Refundable)
Professional Courses 2000 - 2000
Advanced LabFacility Fund/ Humanities / Social Sciences / Media Nil - Nil
13. MIL Lab/ Language Lab/AV Languages / Science / Management / Performing Arts 2000 - 2000
-
& Lighting Lab Fund Professional courses 5000 - 5000
14. Facilities upgradation fund (only for Professional courses) 10000 - 10000
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences 500 - 500
15. Placement Activity Fund Science/Management/Media/Performing Arts 2000 - 2000
Professional Courses 3000 - 3000
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences / Science 2000 - 2000
16. Academic Activity Fund Media 1000 - 1000
Professional / Management / Performing Arts 3000 - 3000
Languages / Humanities / Media / Management / Science courses 1000 - 1000
17. Field Visit Social Sciences / Performing Arts 2000 - 2000
Professional courses 3000 - 3000
Languages / Humanities / Social Sciences Nil - Nil
Industry-Institute Interface Science / Media / Management 1000 - 1000
18.
fund Professional courses 5000 - 5000
Performing Arts 2000 - 2000
19. Digital Activity Fund 2000 - 2000
20. Group Medical Insurance 944 - - -
21. University Development Fund 2000 - -
Language Courses (B.A. Tamil / English / French) 27,444 17,200
Humanities (B.A. Philosophy) 25,444 15,200
Social Sciences (B.A. History/Political Science / Sociology) 26,444 16,200
Media (B.A. Media & B.V.A.) 26,944 3,000 16,700
TOTAL Management (B.Com. / BBA / B.A (Economics) 30,944 20,700 -
Performing Arts 35,444 25,200
Science Courses (B.Sc.) 32,444 22,200
Professional Courses (except B.Tech. - Computer Science &Engg.) 62,944 52,700
10,000
B.Tech.(Computer Science & Engg.) 65,944 55,700

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 Fee Table: 2 FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED B.TECH. MBA (CSBS) (in `)

S. No Item Semester Remarks
II/ IV/ VI/ III/ V/ VII*/
I
VIII*/ X* IX*
Tuition Fee 10000 10000 10000
1. For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 1000 US $ 1000 US $ 1000
-
Developed Countries & NRIs US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000
2. Registration Fee 300 - -
3. Matriculation Fee 100 - -
4. Recognition Fee 400 - -
5. Sports Fund 500 - 500
6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 - 600
7. Library Fund 3000 - 3000
8. Laboratory Running / Maintenance Fund 8000 - 8000
9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 - -
10. Students’ Welfare Fund 600 - 600
11. Alumni Association Fund 500 - -
12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 - - -
13. Advanced Laboratory Facility Fund 5000 - 5000
14. Facilities upgradation fund 5000 - 5000
15. Placement Activity Fund 2000 - 2000
16. Academic Activity Fund 3000 - 3000
17. Field Visit 3000 - 3000
18. Industry-Institute Interface fund 10000 - 10000
19. Digital Activity Fund 2000 - 2000
20. Group Medical Insurance 378 - - -
21. University Development Fund 2000 - - -
TOTAL 65,180 10,000 52,700
* In respect of 5-Year Integrated B.Tech., M.B.A. (CSBS),
(i) fee to be paid for IX semester will be as paid by 2 Year MBA for III semester.
(ii) fee to be paid for X semester will be as paid by 2 Year MBA for IV semester.

 Fee Table: ALL MBA Programmes (in `)

S.No Item Semester Remarks
I II III IV
Tuition Fee 8000 8000 8000 8000
1. For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC / Developing Countries US$1000 US$1000 US$1000 US$1000
Developed Countries & NRIs US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000
-
2. Registration Fee 300
3. Matriculation Fee 100
4. Recognition Fee 400
5. Sports Fund 500 500
6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600
7. Library Fund 1500 1500
8. Computer Lab Fund 4000 5000
9. Amenities Development Fund 10000 10000
10. Students’ Welfare Fund 1000 1000
11. Alumni Association Fund 1000
-
12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000
13. Industry Interface Fund 10000 10000
14. e- Resource Fund 3000 3000
15. Placement Activity Fund 3000 3000
16. Academic Activity Fund 15000 15000
17. Field Study/ Tour Fund/ Industrial Visit 3000 3000
18. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000
19. Group Medical Insurance 472 -
20. University Development Fund 1200 -
TOTAL 67072 8000 62600 8000

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 Fee Table: 3 FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED M.A. (SEAL) (in `)

Sl.
Item Semester Remarks
No
II/ IV/ VI/ III/ V/ VII/
I
VIII/ X IX
Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000
1. For Foreign Nationals/ SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350
Developed Countries & NRIs US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500
2. Registration Fee 300
3. Matriculation Fee 100
4. Recognition Fee 400
5. Sports Fund 500 500
6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600
7. Library Fund 1500 1500
8. Laboratory Fund/Computer Lab Fund/Wet Lab Fund 2000 2000
9. Amenities Development Fund 6000
10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400
11. Alumni Association Fund 200
12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000
13. Advanced Lab Facility Fund (only for Science Departments) 1000 1000
14. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200
15. Academic Activity Fund 1000 1000
16. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000
17. Group Medical Insurance 1180
18. University Development Fund 1200
TOTAL (Humanities) 21580 3200 11200

Payment of Fees The facility of online payment is available. If a If any student does not claim the refund of any
All students including Ph.D. scholars shall pay all student does not pay the fee on time, late payment amount lying to his/her credit within one calendar
the fees to the University at the time of admission. fine, shall be levied as follows at the time of year of his/ her leaving the University, it shall be
For the subsequent semesters, the fees should be payment: deemed to have been donated by him/ her to the
paid within ten days from the beginning of each (i) 10.00 rupees per day for the first 15 days Students’ Aid Fund. The period of one year shall
semester. Examination fees shall be payable on (ii) 25.00 rupees per day thereafter 15 days. be reckoned from the date of announcement of
or before the last date prescribed in this regard. iii) In case of student not paid fee with penalty his the result of the examination taken by the student
If the above dates fall on Saturdays or Sundays or /her admission will be cancelled. or the date from which his/her name is struck
any other holidays, the last date for payment of off from the rolls of the University whichever is
the above fees will be the preceding working day. The Vice-Chancellor, or any other officer earlier.
on his behalf, to whom this power has been
Differently abled students are exempted from delegated, may relax any of the conditions If a student owes any money to the University
payment of all fees, including examination fees. for payment of fees in special cases, on on account of any damage he/she may have
They should pay only the prescribed refundable recommendation of the Academic Advisory caused to the University property, it shall along
caution deposits and Group Medical Insurance Committee. The names of defaulters shall be with outstanding tuition fees and fines, if any, be
premium. However if they avail any scholarship removed from the rolls of the University with deducted from the security deposit due to him/
from Government/ other agencies, they are not effect from the first day of the following month. her. These provisions shall not apply to students
entitled from exemption of fees A student whose name has been struck off from in the affiliated colleges.
the rolls of the University, under the above clause,
SC/ST students who are eligible for Post- may be re-admitted on the recommendation of Students shall not be issued hall tickets or allowed
matric scholarships/Top class scholarships are the Dean/ HOD/ Coordinator of the Dept./Centre to appear for examination unless they have cleared
permitted to pay the fees as soon as they receive concerned and on payment of arrears of fees in full their dues, paid the prescribed examination fee
the scholarship amount by submission of an and other dues, together with a re-admission fee and produced a “No-dues” certificates.
undertaking to this effect at the time of admission. of `1000/- plus University Development Fund of
In any case, such SC/ST students should pay the ` 500/-.
fees within 90 days from the date of admission
through the said scholarships failing which they Refund of fees, caution deposits, etc.
have to pay the fees on their own or otherwise Caution deposit money is refundable, on an
their admission stands cancelled. application from the student on his/her leaving
the University, after deducting all dues against
him/her.

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M.A. (SEAL) (FIVE YEARS INTEGRATED PROGRAMME)

Masters of Arts in Social & Economic Administration and Law

PROGRAMME SUMMARY
M.A(SEAL) is a five-year integrated multi-disciplinary intensive programme on Social & Economic Administration and Law.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
* It is a Dual Degree Programme. And this tailor-madeDual Degree is to synergize Pondicherry University and Paris-1
Panthéon-Sorbonne in the fields of Social & Economic Management and Law, as per the M.O.U. signed on 1st April 2019.
* The Programme further intends to bring together the students of France and India while strengthening and encouraging
youth employment.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission will be based on the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET), 2025.

PROGRAMME
The students from Pondicherry University who opt for this Programme will spend the first two years in Pondicherry University,
and the third year will be in Paris-1. The Paris-1 students will spend the first two years in Paris-1, and the third year in Pondi-
cherry University. This to-&-fro mobility of each candidate will also depend on the merit of each one's academic credentials
and selection interview performance, as well as the availability of the required sponsorship / scholarship / funding for the 3rd
year of study in France or India.

Each group will have to reach the B2 level in French / English.The Pondicherry University B.A. (SEAL) students will have the
exit option in case they do not wish to continue their Masters. If the Paris-1 students wish to continue their Masters, they will
join Pondicherry University for the M.A. (SEAL), as Paris-1 does not have an M.A. (SEAL). So, the M.A. Intg. (SEAL) will
follow this course:

Admission Requirements
Location
B.A. (SEAL)
PU Students Paris-1 Students
Year 1 Pondicherry University Paris-1
Year 2. Pondicherry University Paris-1
*Pre-departure 8-week Internship in an Indo- *Pre-departure 8-week Internship in an Indo-
French Corporate in India (June-July) French Corporate in France (June-July)
*From September to next year May, 3rd Year in *From August to next year May, 3rd Year in
Year 3 Paris-1 Pondicherry University
*Post-Course Work 8-week Internship in an Indo- *Post-Course Work 8-week Internship in an
French Corporate in France (June-July), if the Indo-French Corporate in India (June-July), if the
students wish students wish
DEGREE GIVEN A Dual Degree : "Licence Administration Économique et Sociale" from Paris-1, and "Bachelor of Arts in
AFTER EXIT OPTION Social, Economic Administration and Law" from Pondicherry University
Location
M.A. (SEAL)
PU Students Paris-1 Students
Year 4 Pondicherry University Pondicherry University
Year 5 Pondicherry University Pondicherry University
DEGREE GIVEN
AFTER 5 YEARS' A Dual Degree : "Licence Administration Économique et Sociale" from Paris-1, and "Master of Arts in
INTEGRATED Social, Economic Administration and Law" from Pondicherry University
PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMME OUTCOME
This Programme offers a professional qualification curriculum and aims to further the bilateral and educational links between
India and France.The M.A. Intg. (SEAL) is an interdisciplinary blend of Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, Management,
and Law, and it would give the perfect grounding to appear for the U.P.S.C. / I.A.S. / I.F.S.. It will also be an excellent opportunity
to work after the completion of this Degree in governmental institutions or corporates, specially in Indo-French companies ;
there is also the possibility of these graduates being absorbed by the very same companies where they would have done their
internships.

PEDAGOGICAL METHOD
Classroom lectures, tutorials, seminars, case studies, etc, shall form part of the teaching methods. Students are also encour-
aged to develop self-learning skills to carry out independent research. Project writing and presentation of the Project and Viva
Voce will also form part of the teaching methods.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation of this Programme is as per the UGC guidelines of evaluation. Internal assessment is for 40% marks
and End Semester Exam is for 60% marks.
1.Internal Assessments consist of term tests, written assessment / seminar presentations. (40% of marks)
2.End Semester Exam consists of 3 hours written test (60% of marks).

INTERNSHIP
Between the second and third year, the students should undertake a mandatory internship, either in France or India, for at
least 8 weeks. They will have to present a written report on their Internship and face the relevant Viva.

PROJECT
During the fifth year, the students are required to choose any area of their interest in Social & Economic Administration and
Law in order to complete the Project. This Project submission is also followed by a Viva in the fifth year (X Semester).

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HOSTELS
Consumption of alcohol and narcotics is Ragging
Foreign Students' Hostels considered as a serious offence. Therefore, Ragging or teasing in any form is strictly
The University has air conditioned & non-air intoxicating drugs or liquor should not be prohibited in the University. Students are
conditioned hostel rooms available for foreign consumed in the campus. Smoking in the hostel therefore, forbidden from indulging in such
students. 40 rooms are available in C.V.Raman premises is prohibited. Fire-arms should not be activities within the hostel premises. Ragging will
Hostel for boys and 49 rooms are available in brought to the hostel in any case. Such acts will invite very severe punishment including expulsion
Madame Curie hostel for girls. mean immediate expulsion of the resident from from the University. It is also punishable under
the hostel. Accommodating outsiders/passed law. No introductory meeting of the students is to
Hostel fees structure will be provided separately. out students in the hostel leads to trespassing be held in the hostels by the senior students.
and such students will be handed over to the
Discipline General facilities
police for prosecution. Therefore inmates
All hostel-related communications from the The University Health Centre offers medical
must be careful before entertaining outsiders.
hostel inmates to the University authorities shall facilities round-the-clock to the students residing
be routed through the proper channel, i.e. through in the hostels. For the mobility of the students
As per the University hostel rules & regulations
the wardens of the respective hostels and Chief from hostels to departments, Library, Computer
under clause 10.24, damaging University /
Warden. Any subversive activity, misdemeanor, Centre, etc., bus facility is provided within the
public property is illegal. It will be considered
obnoxious behaviour, flouting of hostel rules & campus. Wifi connectivity is also provided to all
as an act of indiscipline and misconduct,
regulation, misconduct, disobedience, ragging, the hostels to enable the students to have internet
and will be punished under Prevention
failure to clear dues, etc. shall be severely access.
of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
punished, and even result in dismissal from the
hostel as well as from the department by the Mess * Detailed Pondicherry University Hostel rules
University authority whose interpretation of the Subramania Bharathi Hostel and Bharathidasan & regulations are available in the hostel office
rules shall be final. Hostel are managed by the research scholars and and in the University website.
the rest of the mess are outsourced. Five well-
A set of rules and regulations applicable to the equipped mega mess (three for boys & two for
inmates of the hostels will be given to each student girls) are available for dining by Hostel residents
at the time of admission into hostel. the use of the University. The hostel mess are run
by experienced and qualified caterers. The mess
offer 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 d) withholding of official transcripts; 4) Women’s Cell
University must abide by their duties and e) suspension of campus privileges Grievances relating to gender bias and
responsibilities to the University, faculty, including hostel accommodation; discrimination affecting women in the
staff and to other students. Failure f) suspension or expulsion from the campus can be reported to the Head of
to maintain appropriate standards of University; Women’s Cell and the list of members of
conduct will attract disciplinary action. g) any other disciplinary action the cell with their contact phone numbers
which the University authorities deem are available on the University website.
Students should not bring mobile phones appropriate in the circumstances.
to the Seminar Halls, Research Labs and 5) Legal Services Clinic
Examination Halls and should not use Prohibition of Ragging ‘Legal services clinic’ is setup in
mobile phones in the classroom. Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited. Pondicherry University for the students
of the institution and especially for the
Misconduct Senior students are not permitted to students hailing from North Eastern
Students’ misconduct includes: invite their juniors to their rooms for any states.
a) disruption of classroom activity or introduction meetings.
hindering the learning of other students 6) Proctorial Board
anywhere in the University; Redressal Mechanisms Pondicherry University established
b) copying / cheating in examinations The Anti - Ragging committee of the a Proctorial Board with a mission to
and assignments; University consists of all Deans. The list inculcate discipline among the students,
c) behaviour which interferes of members with their contact numbers is ensure zero tolerance of indiscipline,
functioning of the University, disrupts available on the University website prevent the students from indulging in any
education, endangers the health or safety anti-social activities, maintain orderliness
of staff or students, or damages any 1) Anti-Ragging Committee and ensure Peace & Harmony, facilitate
property within the campus including Students can report any incident of a sustainable, congenial atmosphere for
University property; ragging to the Registrar/Deans of the students and to ensure the safety and
d) pasting posters or conducting students’ respective Schools/Dean of Students’ security of Stakeholders of the University,
meetings / protests / processions within Welfare/ Chief Wardens (Boys & Girls) assets and establishments, etc.
the campus without prior permission of directly for remedial action
the University authorities; The board has the power to take
e) the possession or use of intoxicating 2) Students’ Grievances Redressal Cell immediate disciplinary action on any
beverages inside the campus; Students can report any grievances breach of discipline by a student(s).
f) the possession or use of illicit drugs directly to the Dean, Students’ Welfare for
inside the campus; redressal.
g) the falsification of documents or
providing false information in order to
3) Sexual Harassment Prevention
obtain admission to classes;
Committee (SHPC)
h) the possession of weapons; and
The University has an SHPC and the list
i) the failure to return loaned materials
of members with their contact phone
or settle dues to the University
numbers is available on the University
website. Any sexual harassment complaint
Disciplinary Measures can be reported to the Chairperson or any
Disciplinary action may include: member of SHPC for redressal or can
a) Reprimand or warning; be recorded in the register kept for this
b) fail mark for an assignment or course; purpose in the Registrar's office
c) suspension for a semester or more

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