University Name

Pondicherry University

University Type

Central University

Established

1985

Motto

“Vers la Lumière” (Towards the Light)

Location

Puducherry (Union Territory), India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | UGC-DEB | AIU | AICTE | BCI | PCI | NCTE | CSIR & ICMR | ICSSR | MoE |

Notification Date

November 19, 2025

Application Start

November 19, 2025

Application Last Date

February 28, 2026 (Extended from Jan 30)

Online Entrance Exam

March 2026 (Tentative - Last week)

Entrance Exam Result

April 2026 (1st week)

Interview Date

April 2026 (2nd & 3rd week)

Final List Selected Candidate

May 2026 (1st week)

Last Date of Admission

May 31, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Entrance Examination (University-level or as per UGC norms)

Shortlisting based on entrance score / NET-JRF qualification

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Departmental Research Committee (DRC) Recommendation

Final Merit List Publication

Admission Confirmation

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Marksheet & Degree Certificate

Post-Graduation Marksheet & Degree Certificate

NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Character Certificate

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Passport Size Photographs

Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Anthropology

Banking Technology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Commerce

Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Science

Drama & Theatre Arts

Earth Sciences

Ecology & Environmental Sciences

Economics

Education

Electronics & Communication Engineering

English

Environmental Technology

Food Science & Nutrition / Food Science & Technology

French

Green Energy Technology

Hindi

International Business

Library & Information Science

Management (specializations)

Mathematics

Microbiology

Nanoscience & Technology

Philosophy

Physics

Politics & International Studies / Political Science & Public Administration

Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy

Social Work

Sociology

Women’s Studies

Statistics

Tourism Studies

Tamil

Electronic Media

Mass Communication

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,500

Registration Fee

₹1,000

Security Deposit

₹2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹24,600

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹30,000

Exam Fee

₹1,000

DRC Fee

₹2,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹5,000

Extension Fee

₹2,500

Viva Fee

₹3,000

Name

Pondicherry University

Account Number

6708021741

IFSC

IDIB000P152

Bank Name

Indian Bank

Branch

R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605014

MICR Code

605019011

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation