Pondicherry University Entrance Exam

Pondicherry University is a central university located in Southern India. The university conducts its own nationwide entrance exam every year for post-graduate and doctoral admissions to various courses in areas like Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering and Management. If you are planning to study at one of the best central universities in India then this exam is mandatory for admissions. In this blog, we are going to cover all the important details regarding Pondicherry University Entrance Exam eligibility, exam dates and more!   

Mode of Exam	Computer-based
Mode of Application	Online
Medium of Exam	English
Frequency	Once a year
Duration	2 hours
Registration Fees	PG courses: Rs 600 (Gen) / Rs 300(SC/ST) MBA course: Rs 1000 (Gen) / Rs 500(SC/ST) PhD: Rs 1000 (Gen) / Rs 500 (SC/ST)
Purpose	Admissions to PG/Integrated/PhD programmes
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Section	Subject- Specific Questions
Negative Marking	-1
Official Website	https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/

Process of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2023

Pondicherry University Entrance Test is an online, objective exam held for admissions to postgraduate programmes like MA, MSc, MTech, MBA, MCA, MCom, MEd and Integrated MA and MSc and doctoral programmes for a wide range of subject areas.

In the case of the LLM programme, the selection is based on the entrance exam followed by group discussion, presentation and personal Interview. 

For the MPEd course, the selection is based on the entrance exam followed by a physical fitness test. The admission process for MBA is contingent upon a CAT score, group discussions and personal interviews.

For PhD programmes, admission is based on an entrance test/ JRF and interview.

Important Dates for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2023

Online Application	20 March 2023
Last Date of Submission	05 May 2023
Application Correction	06 May – 08 May 2023
Admit Card	May – June 2023
Exam Date	5 June to 12 June 2023
Result and Counselling	July 2023

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2023 Pattern

The entrance exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge and competency in a specific area of expertise and course. The exam pattern for the exam:

Mode of Exam	Computer-based Objective Exam
Duration	2 hours
Number of Questions	100
Marks for Correct Answer	+4
Negative Marks	-1

Popular Courses under Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2023

The university offers a huge list of programmes under the Pondicherry University Entrance Exam. They have PG programmes, PG-PhD integrated programmes and PhD programmes in popular courses such as-

MA

• Anthropology
• English 
• Economics
• Philosophy
• History 
• Sociology
• International Relations
• South Asian Studies
• Hindi
• Tamil
• Political Science

MSc

• Applied Psychology
• Applied Geology
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Mathematics
• Marine Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics 
• Statistics
• Computer Science and Engineering

MBA

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Insurance Management
• Financial Technology
• Banking Technology
• Tourism & Technology
• International Business
• Data Analytics

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University offers a plethora of courses for PG/PhD admissions. Here is the eligibility criteria differ from course to course so you must check the details before filling out the application form:

• MA: Candidates must have a bachelors’ degree in any/specific subject from a recognised institution with 50 or 55% marks in the graduation
• M.Sc
  • Candidates must have a B.Sc degree in any/specific subject with 50 or 55% marks at the graduation level
  • For some courses, candidates must have studied Maths, Physics or Chemistry at 10+ 2 level
• MTech: Candidates must have a B.E or BTech degree in any/specific subject with 50 or 55% marks at the graduation level
• MBA:
  • Candidates must have a B.E/BTech/B.Com or any bachelors’ degree with PGDCA with 55% marks in all the mentioned degrees
  • Candidates with a bachelors degree in any stream with 50% marks can apply 
• M.Com. : Candidates with a bachelors in commerce or equivalent course with 50% marks can apply.
• M. Ed: Bachelors in Education/integrated B.Ed degree with 50% marks is a must
• LLM: LLB degree from a recognised institution with 50 marks is a must
• PhD: Candidates with a Masters degree in the relevant subject can apply. 

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Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Application Process

All those interested in appearing for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam can apply online. The process entails filling up the application form for your desired course(s), uploading relevant documents, paying the fees and submitting the form. Once all the formalities are over, the candidates can download the application form and later the admit card from the website. Applicants can apply for more than one course depending on the eligibility criteria.

Application Form

The application form for Pondicherry University is available online and all candidates have to fill out a different form for every programme they wish to apply to. Each form requires candidates to fill out information like personal, educational, and contact details and upload relevant documents. After filling out the application form(s), candidates have to pay the application fees and print out the form for future use.

Application Fees

The application fee is paid through online means like debit/credit/net banking and is non-refundable. Here are the application fees for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam-

Courses	General category	SC/ST category
PG programmes	Rs 600	Rs 300
MBA programmes	Rs 1000	Rs 500
PhD programmes	Rs 1000	Rs 500

How to Prepare for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam?

Here are some tips and tricks on how to prepare for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam-

• Knowing the syllabus and exam pattern for the entrance exam is the most important step in how to prepare for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam. The syllabus for every subject is different and it is important to thoroughly know the subject.
• Cover all the essential subjects and revise on the important topics regularly. It is important to make notes for the exam.
• Solving question papers and mock tests are equally important part of the preparation strategy. Examining the common questions and recurring topics in the exam is the best way to prepare for a competitive exam.
• Selecting the right study material and books is equally important for preparing for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam. Candidates should rely on bachelors study material and books for preparation. They can use popular guides available on sites like Amazon and Flipkart or the local market.
• Staying positive and maintaining a healthy diet is also important for preparing for competitive exams. 

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Centres

Aizawl	Allahabad	Bangalore	Bhubaneswar	Chennai	Coimbatore
Chandigarh	Guwahati	Hyderabad	Imphal	Jaipur	Karaikal
Kochi	Kolkata	Kozhikode	Kottayam	Kakinada	Lucknow
Madurai	Mangalore	Mahe/Thalassery	Mumbai	New Delhi	Patna
Port Blair	Puducherry	Pune	Ranchi	Sambalpur	Shillong
Srinagar (J&K)	Thiruvananthapuram	Tiruchirappalli	Vellore	Vijayawada	Visakhapatnam

Result and Counselling

The result of the Pondicherry University Entrance Exam will be released in the month of July 2023. The counselling process for admissions to the plethora of courses offered by Pondicherry University begins after the declaration of results. All candidates who have been accepted by the university have to appear physically to secure their seats and get admission to one of the best universities in India. Candidates who are on the waitlist have to check the website for further updates.

Documents Needed for University Admission

• 10th exam or equivalent certificate/mark statement along with age proof.
• 12th exam or its equivalent certificate/mark Statement
• Degree/Provisional certificate of the qualifying Degree Examination along with mark statements.
• OBC with Non-Creamy Layer certificate/EWS recently issued by competent Authority, in case of OBC/EWS candidates respectively.
• Recently issued SC/ST/PH/Pondicherry Residence certificate/Karaikal Residence Certificate from competent authority as applicable
• Migration/Transfer certificate and conduct certificate from the institution last studied.
• Original CAT Score (for only CAT-based courses)
• Recently taken two stamp-size colour photographs (For Group Medical Insurance Policy)
• Soft copy of a colour passport-size photograph on a CD (for Library and ID Card )

Scholarships

The Central University of Pondicherry provides a monthly stipend of Rs 8000 to all its full-time PhD scholars and also provides scholarships to students who wish to enrol in different programmes-

• Merit Scholarship
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
• Scholarship for M.Sc. Marine Biology & Disaster Management
• Scholarship for M.Tech Computational Biology

Scholarships by other agencies

• N.B.H.M Scholarship
• UGC NET JRF Fellowship
• CSIR NET JRF Fellowship
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 
• Maulana Azad National Fellowship

FAQs

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