Apply Now to enhance your career skills by doing Distance Courses from Pondicherry University, Which is recognized by UGC-DEB and NAAC accreditation.
Pondicherry
INR 40,000
Starting 2,500/Month*
UGC-DEB | NAAC A++ | AICTE | NIRF
Pondicherry University is nonetheless teaching-cum-affiliating University which was established in the year 1985, with a sovereignty spread over the Union Territories of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and has three campuses. The main campus is located at Puducherry with 780 acres of lush-green Wi-fi enabled area, housing 15 Schools, 12 Centers, 39 Departments, and 1 Chairs, offering over 140 PG & Research programs. On the other hand, the remaining two campuses are located at Karaikal and Port Blair. The University runs Certificate Add-On Courses/PG Diploma so that pupils can attend these courses to acquire additional knowledge and skill that would enhance their job prospects. Pondicherry University has made exceptional benefaction in the field of Higher Education, with less than span of 34 years the University has been emerging as a center of excellence in research, teaching and extension activities – offering multidisciplinary programs under the choice based credit system as a pioneering institute in India. Amazing fact is that it is accredited with A+ grade by the NAAC with keeping eye on its modern amenities, good infrastructure, students friendly learning environment, excellent teaching and supportive non-teaching fraternity. Further University has 92 affiliated colleges, offering UG and PG in the field of Commerce, Science, Law, Arts, Law, Management and Medicine. The green eco-friendly campus is extremely congenial and has Sports, Shopping Complex, Bank, Health Center, Gym, etc, facilities within the campus.
Not to boast but Pondicherry University is the only university in India to serve a community college to meet the needs and demands of the local community in order to enhance skill and employability development. University showcases several job oriented programs which includes medical programs with effective training and practices by the expert medical team at hospitals. Another interesting fact about Pondicherry University is that it completely supports selected learners of community college to be financially free and to get training at community colleges by the U.S. government for one year. Pondicherry University has another Community college situated at Mahe to benefit the local population of the region. Coming to the accommodation facilities it has a total of 24 hostels segmented into one for NRI/ Foreign learners, nine girls’ hostels and fourteen boys hostels plus free transport facility is also available. To your shock it has declared rent free accommodation for all females and free education to differently abled students. Wi-fi enabled campus has 100 percent power back-up to all the hostels and departments of the university. At present, the University has more than 125 research projects with extramural funding of over Rs. 50 Crore.
Enormous thrust is given for the promotion of collaboration with both national and international institutions. The University has more than 76 Memorandum of Understanding with various reputed Institutions/Universities in India And abroad for exchange of faculty & students and for academic and research cooperation.
The University embarked into the journey of Distance Education in the academic year 1995–96 to meet the needs of the aspirant students who otherwise could not pursue higher education going to on campus academic programs. To reach out to all those sections of learners who are away from the mainstream academics, the University has conceived and offered several innovative and job-oriented academic programs. The prime motto of the university is ‘to reach the unreached’ and thus take higher education to the doorsteps of all the citizens of the nation through its distance education programs.The University has clinged its pre-eminent position in offering the various job-oriented academic programs through Distance Education for the past 25 years. Being in the 25th Year, DDE is proud to launch its own Placement Cell and Alumni Association to mark the glorifying Silver Jubilee Year. The fact that more than 2,50,000 learners have enrolled in various Distance mode programs over the years bears testimony to the quality of the programs of the Pondicherry University. The learners mix includes those who are employed and prefer to enhance their academic credentials, those who missed out on-campus learning for various reasons, and those who do not have access to tutoring, and various categories of disadvantaged groups and segments of the Society.
-Ranked eight hundred one -thousand and thousand five hundred fourteen in QS 2023 and US News 2023, respectively in the World Universities category.
-Ranked sixty eight by the NIRF in the 2022 Universities rankings.
-Ranked eleven for India’s Top MBA Colleges by Outlook Magazine in 2022.
-Ranked ninety three for the MBA program by India Today 2020.
-Achieved Times higher education universities in three different categories in the year 2020:
801 in the overall category
801 for the Science category
501 for the Life Science category
501 for the B.Tech category
-Also, the institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an A plus Grade for offering high-quality education to the aspirants.
Course | Total Fees |
MBA | Rs.40,000 |
MA | Rs.11,425 |
BA | Rs.9,975 |
M.Com | Rs.11,425 |
B.Com | Rs.9,975 |
BBA | Rs.9,975 |
BJMC | Rs.9,975 |
UG Courses :
-Bachelor of Business Administration : 10+2 with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
-Bachelor of Arts : 10+2 with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
-Bachelor of Commerce : 10+2 with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
PG Courses :
-Master of Arts : Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
-Master of Commerce : Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
-Master of Business Administration: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
Diploma Courses :
-Diploma in Business Administration : 10+2 with a minimum of 50 percent marks
-Diploma in Computer Applications : 10+2 with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
Step 1 – Firstly you should check the eligibility criteria of the opted program after which click on the notification bar highlighting the admission notice.
Step 2 – After clicking on the notification, you will get on the login portal for admission.
Step 3 – If you are making a new registration, you will require to have a mobile number and the email id.
Step 4 – Once you will enter the login details on the portal. You will receive the confirmation messages on the registered credentials.
Step 5 – In the next step you need to login details and password and then set the password. And start filling the application form of the university. Make sure to check all the information twice before submitting the application form of the university.
Step 6 – Make fee payment and take the receipt for future reference. After the successful completion and verification of the information and the document the university will update the admission status on the registered mobile number. Also, keep checking the official website and login portal.
Typically structured format examination pattern is followed by the Pondicherry University’s distance education and the exams are conducted periodically, where the assessment techniques include term-end examination, projects, assignments, projects, and sometimes practical which depends on the program requirements. Coming to the format of the exam it may be multiple-choice questions, short answers, practical demonstrations and essays. The Examination Department makes sure to maintain the integrity of the examination through strict guidelines and it prevents plagiarism and cheating, the evaluation is made accordingly. Faculty team makes sure that each learner gets good guidance and are usually offered with question bank, study materials and other appropriate tools to effectively prepare for the examination. During the program session, there is continual evaluation to check the progress of the learner and ensure a panoramic idea of the subject matter. We can say the overall examination pattern of the Pondicherry University is designed to assess students’ knowledge, skills, and understanding of the course material while maintaining academic standards and integrity.
Placement Cell DDE Placement Cell is one of its kinds in the country, pioneering new initiatives for the career enhancement of distance learners. Given the present situation, where online, distance and open learning have become the order of the day, the country is looking up to the Distance Learning Institutions for the supply of Quality Human Resources. The Directorate Of Distance Education, well understanding the situation, has established an exclusive placement cell for the distance students. The essential points of the Placement Cell are as below:
Career Guidance/ Counseling in person, or through telephone or Email
Conducting Job Fairs
Conducting Career Guidance Webinar/ Workshops
Based on the UGC regulations, DDE, Pondicherry University is the First in India to conduct Job Fairs to the Distance learners. During 2019, two-three Job Fairs were conducted at the Pondicherry University Campus. It is proposed to conduct Job Fairs in various Cities in the country for the benefit of the learners from various states. Further, Directorate Of Distance Education also conducts webinars/ workshops on Communication skills, Interview skills and Resume Building skills to increase the learners efficiency and employability.
There are various reasons why the University has all the cake (figuratively). Here are some of the reviews of applying to this university:
Flexible Learning Environment:
Pondicherry University Directorate of Distance Education offers a worldwide program which is flexible for all and is convenient and user-friendly. Availability of resources and updated study material can be said as it has got its back while learners manage the study and work life together.
Diverse Course Offerings:
The University has courses for all, from MBA, MA, M.Com to B.A., and B.com. They also provide distinct coursework and plenty of options. You get several options to choose from, based on your interests, career goals, and budget.
Personalized Support:
With the Personal Contact Program (PCP) and dedicated faculty members, you receive personalized support and guidance throughout your academic journey. Whether you need clarification on a concept or assistance with assignments, help is always available to ensure success with an e-mail away.
Career Opportunities:
Pondicherry University placement cell is over and out beyond expectations as it offers learners secure and promising job opportunities where it not only job fairs, career counseling and workshops on interview skills but also outstanding resume building is also skillfully maintained to enrich learners with career prospects and employability.
Affordability:
Pondicherry University DDE offers pocket-friendly programs across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Negating the need to relocate, the University has successfully established a well-functioning educational background for everyone.
Accessibility:
Geographical barrier is absent when it comes to distance learning allowing scholars from diverse backgrounds and locations to access quality education. Whether engaged in professional and familial commitments or residing in remote areas one can surely pursue their academic aspirations without being constrained by traditional classroom settings.
For the final degree certificate, learners have to pay a fee called a one-time fee of Rs.1000/- towards the convocation fee to gain their final degree certificate and the convocation fee can be paid along with the examination fee during the final or during the end semester. Point to keep in mind for the pass out scholars those who have not paid the convocation fee need to download the convocation application form the following website www.pondiuni.edu.in and have to apply for the annual convocation. And if any issue happens with the qualified final degree learners like who had not applied for the convocation, a small amount of fee would be charged nearly of Rs.100/- per year and will have to be added with the convocation fee of Rs.1000/-. After the convocation is held learners will get their final degree certificate in the remaining time to the qualifiers. And if there is any learner who wants the degree certificate in tatkal can apply for under tatkal scheme along with 1000 Rs. charge.
