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University Overview:
- Pondicherry University, also known as PU, is a Central University located in Kalapet, Pondicherry in Union Territory of Puducherry, India
- Established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Globally, Pondicherry University is ranked as one of the top public universities with a rank of 1201-1400 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The university ranked 101-150 in the ‘University’ category by the NIRF 2023 Rankings.
- Pondicherry University offers its affiliation to 100 colleges and 11 research institutions.
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Honors)
- BBA (Honors)
- B.A (Honors) Economics
- B.Sc (Honors with Research) Mathematics
- B.Sc (Honors) Physics
- B.Sc (Honors) Chemistry
- B.Sc (Honors) Life science
- B.A (Honors) English
- B.A (Honors) Philosophy
- B.Sc (Honors with Research) Computer Science
- BPA (Honors) Drama and Theatre Arts
- B.A (Honors) Media & Communication
- B.Tech Energy Science & Technology
- B.Tech Material Science & Technology
Facilities at University:
- Health Centre
- Reading Hall
- Play grounds
- Hostels
- Canteen
- Shopping complex
- Gym
- Daycare Centre & Pre-primary
- School
- Post office
- Bank
- NSS/NCC
- Green Campus
Ranking and acheivements:
- The university is accredited A Grade by NAAC and recognized by UGC.
- Pondicherry University has achieved a ranking in the 1201-1400 band in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025.
- Ranked 1,001–1,200 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023 and 251–300 in Asia
Notable Alumni:
- Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Former Home Minister of Kerala
- N. Rangaswamy, 9th Chief Minister of Puducherry
- Jayanthasri Balakrishnan, public speaker and retired professor
- Elango Kumaravel, actor
- Kesava Reddy, writer
- Durai Sundar, Indian Computational Biologist
- Lijomol Jose, Indian Actress
- Jijoy Rajagopal, actor
- Ma Ka Pa Anand, actor
- Annu Antony, actress
- Arulnithi, actor
- Fathima Babu, actress
- Rona Wilson, activist
- Ragy Thomas, CEO of Sprinklr
- Majiziya Bhanu, Indian Body Builder & Dental Surgeon
- Pondy Ravi, actor
- Sushrut Badhe, author & Researcher
- Pramod Payyannur, Malayalam Director and Writer
- Ramesh Parambath, Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly
- Murugabhoopathy, playwright
- J. Prakash Kumar, Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly
- Vaseem Iqbal, PhD holder
- R. B. Ashok Babu, Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly
- Suresh Selvarajan, Indian Production Designer
Placement Cell:
- Main responsibility of Placement cell is to motivate, train and prepare the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for campus interviews
- Provide counselling and guiding the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for their successful career placement, which is a crucial interface for the students between the stages of completion of academic programmes of studies and entry into suitable employment.
- As per the NIRF data of 2024, a total of 1,925 students out of a total of 3,362 graduates received placement offers across all courses in Pondicherry University Placements 2023 with UG students receiving a median salary offer of Rs.3.10 Lakhs.
