Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Admission Process

Pondicherry University has released the official notification for PG and Ph.D. admissions for the academic session 2019-20. Pondicherry University conducts an entrance exam for the admission in Post Graduate (PG) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) courses. Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 will be conducted in 35 cities across the country, and the applicants must clear the entrance test to secure admission. The entrance exam of Pondicherry University will be conducted in online mode, and the mode of application for the same is also online. Candidates aspiring to secure admission in Pondicherry University can check all the details pertaining to Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 such as the list of courses offered by Pondicherry University, entrance exam, application process, selection criteria and important dates here.

Courses offered by Pondicherry University through Entrance Test

Pondicherry University offers admission in various PG and Ph.D. courses through Pondicherry University Entrance Exam. The list of courses offered by Pondicherry University can be checked below –

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 Important Dates

Pondicherry University has released an official schedule for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019. The entrance test will be conducted in online mode across 35 cities in India. The important dates for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 can be checked below –

The applicants must note that the entrance test for various courses will be conducted on different dates. For the benefit of students, we have listed out Course-Wise Pondicherry University Exam Dates 2019 –

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 PG Course Wise Exam Dates

The exam dates of Pondicherry University PG Entrance Exam 2019 will be changed unless unavoidable circumstances.

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 Ph.D. Course Wise Exam Dates

The exam dates of Pondicherry University Ph.D. Entrance Exam 2019 will be changed unless unavoidable circumstances.

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2019

The eligibility criteria of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 for admission in PG, Five-Year Integrated M.A/ M.Sc and Ph.D. programmes can be checked below –

General Eligibility Criteria for Pondicherry University PG Courses

• The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant stream to register for PG courses offered by Pondicherry University through entrance exam.
• The candidates must have a minimum of 50% of marks in Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for the entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University.
• Candidates from all over the country can apply for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 for PG admissions.
• Candidates who have appeared for final-year Bachelor’s degree exam and are waiting for results can also register for the entrance exam of Pondicherry University.

Note: Pondicherry University also Accept CAT Scores for MBA-IB Admissions. Candidates with a valid CAT score need not register for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 for MBA-IB admission.

For course wise eligibility criteria, please refer the PDF documents placed under Important Dates section.

General Eligibility Criteria for Integrated M.A/ M.Sc Courses

• The candidates must have passed Class 12 in Arts/ Science/ Commerce stream with a minimum of 50% of marks.
• Candidates from all over the country can apply for University Entrance Exam 2019 for Integrated M.A./ M.Sc admissions.

• Candidates who have appeared for Class 12 exams and are waiting for results can also register for the entrance exam of Pondicherry University.

For course wise eligibility criteria, please refer the PDF documents placed under Important Dates section.

General Eligibility Criteria for Pondicherry University Ph.D. Courses

• The candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university/ college across the country.
• General category candidates must have a minimum of 55% of marks in Master’s degree to be eligible for Pondicherry University Ph.D. Entrance Exam 2019.
• Reserved category (SC/ST) candidates must have a minimum of 60% of marks in Master’s degree to appear for Pondicherry University Ph.D. Entrance Exam 2019.
• Candidates from all over the country can apply for University Entrance Exam 2019 for Ph.D. admission.

For course wise eligibility criteria, please refer the PDF documents placed under Important Dates section.

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 Application Form

Pondicherry University accepts only online application for Entrance Exam. The candidates must visit the official website of Pondicherry University to register for the entrance exam. The detailed application procedure of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 can be checked below –

Scanned Version of Documents Required to be Uploaded with Application Form

Before filling the online application form for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019, the candidate must keep the following scanned version of documents ready –

• Passport Size Photograph (Colored)
• Signature
• Community Certificate (only for SC/ST candidates)
• Disability Certificate (only for PH candidates)

Steps to Fill Application Form for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019

The candidates can follow the steps below for submitting the online application form for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 –

• Open the official website of Pondicherry University
• Click on ‘Admissions’ tab
• Select the ‘Admissions 2019-20’ option
• The online application portal of Pondicherry University will open on a new page
• Click on the option that indicates ‘Registration’
• Fill the New User Sign Up Form
• Submit the Sign Up Form
• After submission, unique id and password will be generated, and the same will be sent to your mobile number via SMS. You will also receive an e-mail.
• Come back to the homepage and click on ‘Login’
• Enter the Unique ID and Password
• You will be asked to change the password
• Create a password as per your wish
• Log in again with the new password
• Select the Programme/ Course
• Fill up the other details
• Upload scanned copies of documents mentioned above
• Submit the application form
• Proceed with Application Fee payment

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Application Fee 2019

The application fee of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 must be paid in online mode by using the credit card or debit card. The application fee details are mentioned below

After the payment of application fee for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019, you can take the printout of application form for future reference.

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 Hall Ticket

The hall ticket for Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 will be released after the closing of online registration. The varsity is expected to release the hall tickets for the entrance exam in the first week of May 2019. The applicants can download the hall tickets of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 through its official website. The hall ticket will have the name of the course opted by the candidate, entrance exam date, venue and time. The candidates must be present at the exam venue at least 45 minutes prior to the exam time.

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Centres 2019

Pondicherry University Entrance Exam 2019 will be conducted in the following cities. The candidates can choose any of these cities in the application form to appear for the entrance exam –

Pondicherry University Selection Process for PG Courses

The selection of the candidates for PG courses offered by Pondicherry University is purely based on the performance of candidates in the entrance exam. After the announcement of Pondicherry University Entrance Exam Results 2019, the varsity will release an official merit list that will have the names of the candidates, their score in entrance exam and rank. Based on the merit list, Pondicherry University will conduct an online counselling process and seat allocation will be done accordingly. However, the final admission is granted only after the verification of documents.

Pondicherry University Ph.D. Selection Process

Candidates who have cleared UGC NET/ JRF will get direct admission in Ph.D. courses offered by Pondicherry University. However, candidates who have cleared Ph.D. entrance exam conducted by the varsity must appear for an interview. The final selection will be based on the candidate’s score in Pondicherry University Ph.D. Entrance Exam 2019 and interview. During the selection process, 70% weightage will be given to entrance test score and 30% for an interview.

Candidates applying for PG programmes must refer UG syllabus of the relevant subject to prepare for the entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University. The entrance exam will have 100 multiple choice questions and the duration is 2 hours. There will be negative marking for wrong answers.

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