Pondicherry University Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Pondicherry University admission 2026 requires CUET UG scores for UG/integrated programs starting March 2026 applications, with 50% marks in Class 12 for 23 Honours courses like B.Sc Mathematics (68 seats) and eligibility via domain-specific tests. PG admissions follow CUET PG from April 2026, needing 50% bachelor's for 65 programs such as M.A. English (125 seats), application fee Rs. 600 online. Based on 2025-26 session, merit lists release August 15, 2026, with three counseling rounds ending September 30, admitting 2700+ students across campuses, sourced from admissions.pondiuni.edu.in.

Pondicherry University UG admission 2026 covers 23 4-year Honours programs under NEP, 25-80 seats each, based on CUET UG 2026 scores in three domain subjects plus general test. Applications open March 1, 2026, via cuet.samarth.ac.in, followed by university portal post-results.

Table for key UG programs:

Data from 2025-26 UG brochure, projecting stable for 2026.

Pondicherry University PG admission 2026 includes 65 2-year programs, 10-125 seats, via CUET PG 2026 with subject-specific codes like COQP10 for M.A. Economics (78 seats). Online applications start April 15, 2026, fee Rs. 600, merit based on CUET scores plus 10% interview for MBA. Counseling in three rounds from August 20, 2026. 

Bullet points for process:

• Register on pgcuet.samarth.ac.in by May 2026.
• Choose up to four preferences post-results.
• Provisional lists August 20-25, 2026.
• Fee payment Rs. 19,042 first semester for M.A.

For course breakdowns, see Pondicherry University Courses.

Pondicherry University MBA admission 2026 targets 60 seats per specialization (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism), requiring CUET PG COQP12 score and 50% bachelor's degree. Applications from April 2026, selection 70% CUET + 30% GD/PI held September 2026. Total intake 240 across campuses, including Port Blair for Tourism (30 seats). 

Key dates:

Pondicherry University BTech admission 2026 focuses on Computer Science (30 seats) and Electronics (60 seats), 4-year programs needing CUET UG SCQP20 with 45% in Class 12 PCM. Applications align with CUET from March 2026, merit lists August 15. No JEE reliance; direct CUET normalization. 

Eligibility table:

Pondicherry University integrated admission 2026 offers 5-year M.Sc. programs like Applied Geology (25 seats) via CUET UG, requiring 50% Class 12 in PCM/PCB, and 4-year ITEP B.A./B.Sc. B.Ed. (50 seats each) on NCET 2026 scores. Physical counseling October 15, 2026, for ITEP. 

Summary:

• Applications: March 2026 for CUET/NCET.
• Merit: August 2026 provisional lists.
• Fee: Rs. 31,878 first semester for M.Sc. integrated.

Check Pondicherry University Fees for breakdowns.

Eligibility for Pondicherry University admission 2026 mandates 50% in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD) for UG/PG, relaxed 5% for reserved. CUET domains match program, e.g., Math for B.Sc., no age limit.

Bullets by level:

• UG: Class 12 pass, CUET UG in relevant subjects.
• PG: Bachelor's 50%, CUET PG code-specific.
• PhD: UGC-NET/JRF or university test, 55% master's.
• Foreign: Equivalence certificate, US $50 application.

From official 2025-26 guidelines.

Pondicherry University admission process 2026 starts with CUET registration March-May 2026, university application July 1-15 post-results, Rs. 600 fee. Steps involve merit computation, three rounds counseling August-September, spot admissions October. Document verification at campus, 50% seats for UT residents. 

Table for rounds:

Important dates for Pondicherry University admission 2026 follow CUET calendar: UG application March 1, PG April 15, results July 2026, merit August 15. Hostel allotment September 1,2026.

Timeline table:

Application fee for Pondicherry University 2026 is Rs. 600 for general/OBC/EWS (Rs. 300 SC/ST/PwD/Transgender), non-refundable, paid online via net banking/credit/debit during university portal submission July 2026.

No fee for CUET central application; separate for PhD Rs. 1,000. For cutoffs, see Pondicherry University Cutoff.