Pondicherry University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2230 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #684 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #51 of 876 | In India |
| #1 of 4 | In Puducherry |
| #1 of 3 | In Pondicherry |
| #274 of 1,001 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 118 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.pondiuni.edu.in
- Languages
- English;Tamil;Malayalam;Hindi;Bengali
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | July to April (July - December; January-April) |
We've calculated the 65% acceptance rate for Pondicherry University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Pondicherry University has published 15,197 scientific papers with 228,357 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Materials Science.
Pondicherry University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14 | 33 |
| 1993 | 22 | 29 |
| 1994 | 33 | 46 |
| 1995 | 35 | 60 |
| 1996 | 32 | 47 |
| 1997 | 27 | 73 |
| 1998 | 35 | 96 |
| 1999 | 32 | 108 |
| 2000 | 52 | 157 |
| 2001 | 80 | 254 |
| 2002 | 98 | 310 |
| 2003 | 118 | 419 |
| 2004 | 112 | 524 |
| 2005 | 111 | 650 |
| 2006 | 171 | 786 |
| 2007 | 148 | 849 |
| 2008 | 182 | 1266 |
| 2009 | 209 | 1660 |
| 2010 | 364 | 2181 |
| 2011 | 508 | 3165 |
| 2012 | 709 | 3990 |
| 2013 | 768 | 5264 |
| 2014 | 877 | 6493 |
| 2015 | 901 | 8097 |
| 2016 | 929 | 9093 |
| 2017 | 1040 | 10502 |
| 2018 | 1107 | 13492 |
| 2019 | 1040 | 16391 |
| 2020 | 1101 | 21031 |
| 2021 | 1091 | 26490 |
| 2022 | 1091 | 29059 |
| 2023 | 1115 | 31227 |
| 2024 | 843 | 31679 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pondicherry University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pondicherry University alumni
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Lijomol Jose
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Lijomol Jose is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. She was critically acclaimed for portraying Senggeni in the Tamil film Jai Bhim, which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award at the 67th Filmfare Awards South.
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Ma Ka Pa Anand
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
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Ma ka Pa Anand is an Indian actor and television presenter who has been working with Star Vijay. He has hosted Super Singer, Athu Ithu Ethu, Kings of Dance, KPY Champions, Mrs. Chinnathirai, The Wall, Cinema Kaaram Coffee, Start Music and Oo Solriya Oo Oohm (no)Solriya. Anand previously worked as a radio jockey for six years with Radio Mirchi in Dubai. He started his acting career with the film Vanavarayan Vallavarayan in 2014. He has hosted the show Athu Ithu Ethu after Sivakarthikeyan.
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Elango Kumaravel
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Elango Kumaravel is an Indian actor and writer. He is also a co-founder of the Chennai based theatre group "Magic Lantern". He is an alumnus of Pondicherry University's Sankaradas Swamigal School of Performing Arts and the Chennai-based theatre workshop koothuppattarai. He has also worked as a casting assistant for the 2007 film Loins of Punjab Presents and wrote the script for the 2008 film Kattradhu Kalavu. He was involved in the production of "Ey Aa O!" a musical fusion work of collaboration between Indian folk and classical musicians.
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N. Rangasamy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Natesan Krishnasamy Gounder Rangasamy is an Indian politician who is the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry. He previously served as the chief minister from 2001 to 2006 and from 2006 to 2008 as a member of the Indian National Congress and then from 2011 to 2016 as a member of his own party, the All India N.R. Congress. He holds the record of becoming Chief Minister within three months after creating his own party and also holds the record of becoming chief minister of Puducherry for the fourth time.
Pondicherry University faculties and divisions
| Institute : Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences | Dentistry |
|---|---|
| School : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Engineering and Technology | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Information Technology, Technology |
| School : Green Energy Technologies | Chemistry, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| School : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Comparative Literature, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Education, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Sports, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Coastal Studies, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Safety Engineering |
| School : Management | Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Insurance, International Business, Management, Tourism |
| School : Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics |
| School : Media and Communication | Film, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| School : Medical Sciences | Medicine |
| School : Performing Arts | Performing Arts, Theatre |
| School : Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences | Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Earth Sciences, Geology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Laser Engineering, Library Science, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology |
| School : Social Sciences and International Studies | Anthropology, History, Human Rights, International Studies, Labour and Industrial Relations, Political Sciences, Rural Studies, Social Problems, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Women's Studies |
| School : Tamil Language and Literature | Literature, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
General information
| Alternative names | PU पांडिचेरी विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Accreditation | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | From Darkness, towards the Light! |
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Administrative Building R.V.Nagar, Kalapet Kalapet, Pondicherry, 605014 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 244,000 |