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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION BROCHURE
2008-2009
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
(A Central University
established by an Act of Parliament
No. 53 of 1985)
INFORMATION BROCHURE
2008-2009
R. VENKATARAMAN NAGAR
KALAPET
PUDUCHERRY - 605 014
It is the students' responsibility to read and familiarise with the policies and
regulations as laid down in this brochure. In case of any dispute, ignorance
of regulations cannot be used as an excuse.
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VISITOR
Smt. PRATIBHA DEVISINGH PATIL
Her Excellency, the President of India
CHANCELLOR
Shri MOHAMMAD HAMID ANSARI
Hon'ble Vice-President of India
CHIEF RECTOR
Lt. Gen (Retd.) BHOPINDER SINGH PVSM, AVSM
His Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Prof. J.A.K. TAREEN
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Director of Studies, Educational Innovations and
Rural Reconstruction
Dr. S. KUPPUSWAMI
Director of Culture and Cultural Relations

Prof. A. BALASUBRAMANIAN
Registrar
Shri S. LOGANATHAN
Finance Officer
Shri. S. RAGHAVAN. IA & AS
Controller of Examinations (i/c)

Dr. J. SAMPATH
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DEANS OF SCHOOLS
School of Life Sciences

Dr. S. JAYACHANDRAN
School of Social Sciences & International Studies

Dr. T. SUBRAMANYAM NAIDU
School of Management
Dr. R. PANNEER SELVAM
Ramanujan School of Mathematics & Computer Science

Dr. H.P. PATIL
Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature

Dr. A. ARIVUNAMBI
School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences

Dr. S. BALAKRISHNAN
School of Humanities
Dr. V.C. THOMAS
School of Performing Arts

Dr. K.A. GUNASEKARAN
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Head of the Departments / Co-ordinator of Centres
School of Management Department of Ocean Studies Dr. P. M. Mohan

& Marine Biology
Department of Management Dr. Basheer Ahmed Khan
Studies Centre for Bioinformatics Dr. P. P. Mathur
Department of Commerce Dr. P. Palanichamy Centre for Pollution Control Dr. S.A. Abbasi
Department of Economics Dr. V. Nirmala and Energy Technology
School of Humanities
Department of Tourism Studies Dr. G. Anjaneya Swamy
Department of Banking Dr. K. Chandra Sekhara Rao Department of English Dr. N. Natarajan
Technology Department of French Dr. S. Pannirselvame
Department of International Dr. K. Mohan Department of Hindi Dr. V. Vizialakshmi
tBusiness
Department of Sanskrit Dr. C. Behera
Ramanujan School of Mathematics & Computer Science Department of Philosophy (i/c) Dr. B.R. Shantha Kumari
Escande Chair in Asian Dr. P.A. Sampath Kumar
Department of Mathematics Dr. A.M.S. Ramasamy Christian Studies
Department of Statistics Dr. P. Dhanavanthan
Department of Computer Dr. P. Dhavachelvan Department of Physical Dr. P.K. Subramanian
Science (i/c) Education and Sports
School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences School of Performing Arts
Department of Physics Dr. K. Porsezian Department of Performing Dr. R. Raju

Department of Chemistry Dr. P. Sambasiva Rao Arts
Department of Earth Sciences Dr. M.S. Pandian School of Social Sciences and International Studies
School of Life Sciences
Department of Anthropology, Dr. A. Chellaperumal
Department of Biochemistry Dr. K. Jeevarathinam Department of Sociology Dr. G. Ramathirtham
& Molecular Biology
Department of History Dr. K.Rajan
Department of Biotechnology Dr. S. Sakthivel
Department of Politics & Dr. D. Sambandhan
Department of Ecology & Dr. Anisa B. Khan International Studies
Environmental Sciences
Centre for Womens Studies Dr. Usha V.T.
Other Officers
Dean , College Dr. R. Venguattaramane Library Shri. V. Meibalan

Development Council Dean Deputy Librarian
Directorate of Distance Dr. S. Bhaskaran Computer Centre Shri Marie Stanislas

Education Director Ashok
Systems Manager
Academic Dr. S. Hariharan
Staff College Director (i/c), Central Instumentation Facility Dr. G. Govindaraj
Co-ordinator
Community College Dr. K.S. Kumari
Principal, Centre for Adult and Shri. K. Devan
Continuing Education Project Officer
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Administrative Officers
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Assistant Registrar
Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat R. Segar Assistant Registrar L.R. Franklin Thomas
Office of the Registrar (Academic II)
Deputy Registrar Dr. J. Sampath Assistant Registrar D.J.P. Babu
(Academic II) (Public Relations)
Deputy Registrar P. Subramanian Office of the Controller of Examinations
(Administration)
Deputy Registrar G. Nallathambi
Deputy Registrar (SC/ ST) K. Chandramorthy (Examinations)
Deputy Registrar Dr. M. Rajendiran Deputy Registrar Dr. S.Manivannan
(Planning & Development) (DDE-Examinations)
Law Officer A. Balasubramanian Deputy Registrar Dr. B. Chitra
Assistant Registrar(SC/ST Cell) M. Jagannathan (Examinations)
Assistant Registrar B. Routramourthy Assistant Registrar P. Vaithanathan
(Planning & Development) (Examinations)
Assistant Registrar(Exams) Dr. S.K. Balasundaram
Assistant Registrar S. Punitha
(Administration) Public Grievances Officer K. Devan
Assistant Registrar N. Giridharan Office of the Finance Officer
(Establishment) Deputy Registrar (F & A) K. Chandramorthy
Assistant Registrar (Finance) P. Gunasekaran
Assistant Registrar M. Velayutham
(Purchase & Stores) Assistant Registrar (Accounts) G. Venguidesvarane
Assistant Registrar B.N.K. Radipe Officer on Special Duty
(Academic I) Officer on Special Duty A. Nandagopal
Assistant Registrar S. Alamelu (Vigilance and Security)
(PCR Cell)
Other Officers
Central Library Distance Education
Assistant Librarian (SG) V.R. Rajan
Deputy Director Dr. S. Ganesan
Assistant Librarian (SS) U. Nagalingam
Assistant Librarian K. Nallaperumal Pillai Assistant Registrar P. Muralidassan
Assistant Librarian S. Durai
Assistant Registrar N. Ravi
Assistant Librarian R. Hema
Assistant Librarian Dr. M. Baskar Centre for Bioinformatics
Assistant Librarian K. Saravanan Information Officer M. Sundara Mohan
Assistant Librarian N. Sankara Subramanian
Assistant Libraraina G. Sivasubramanian Hostels
Computer/ Information Z. Olirvel
Scientist Chief Warden Dr. V.C. Thomas
Computer Centre Assistant Registrar V. Parthasarathy
System Analyst K. Palanivel
Wardens : Men's Hostels
Engineering Wing
Bharatidasan Dr. Subhadip Bhadra
Executive Engineer R. Gopalakrishnan
Ilango Adigal Dr. R. Sankaranarayana
Assistant Engineers R. Dwaraganathan
Kalidas Dr. P.K. Subramanian
N. Sankaramurthy
Kamban Dr. Pramod Singh
K. Vadivel
Horticulture Subramaniaya Bharathiar Dr. N. Dastagiri Reddy
Horticulturist Dr.R. Manivannan Tagore Dr. Bala Manimaran
Bharathiyar Dr. N. Dasthagiri Reddy
Health Centre
Karaikal Shri. P.S. Velmurugan
Medical Officer I Dr. Sheela Das
Medical Officer II Dr. S. Makalakshmi Unnamed Hostel Shri Barani Ghant
Wardens : Women's Hostels

Central Instrumentation Facility
Ganga Dr. P. Sujatha
Technical Officer Gr. II P. Kasirajan
Technical Officer Gr. I P. Thillaimani Kaveri Dr. D. Sultana
Technical Officer Gr. I S. Ramasamy Saraswathy Dr. C. Aruna
Yamuna Dr. Nalini J. Thambi
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Please visit the University website
www.pondiuni.edu.in
for any changes / new courses / other information
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CONTENTS Page No.
1. The University .... 1

2. Admission Criteria and Eligibility ... 3
3. How to Apply .... 20
4. Selection .... 21
5. Fees .... 22
6. System of Instruction .... 28
7. Financial Assistance to Students .... 29
8. Conduct & Discipline .... 30
9. Common Facilities .... 31
10. Schools: .... 38
Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language
& Literature 38
School of Management 39
Department of Management Studies 39
Department of Commerce 41
Department of Economics 42
Department of Tourism Studies 43
Department of Banking Technology 45
Department of International Business 46
Ramanujan School of Mathematics & Computer Science 47
Department of Mathematics 48
Department of Statistics 49
Department of Computer Science 50
School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences 52
Department of Physics 53
Department of Chemistry 54
Department of Earth Sciences 57
Department of Applied Psychology 59
Department of Library & Information Sciences 59
Centre for Electronic Media 61
School of Life Sciences 61
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 62
Department of Biotechnology 63
Department of Ecology & Environmental Sciences 64
Department of Ocean Studies & Marine Biology 67
Department of Food Science 68
Centre for Bioinformatics 69
Centre for Pollution Control & Engineering Technology 71
School of Humanities 73
Department of English 73
Department of French 75
Department of Hindi 76
Department of Sanskrit 77
Department of Philosophy 78
Escande Chair in Asian Christian Studies 78
Department of Physical Education and Sports 79
School of Performing Arts 80
Department of Performing Arts 80
School of Social Sciences & International Studies 81
Department of Anthropology 81
Department of Sociology 82
Department of Social Work 83
Department of History 84
Department of Politics & International Studies 86
Centre for Womens Studies 87
School of Education 87
11. Other Establishements
Academic Staff College 87
Community College 88
Directorate of Distance Education 88
Placement Cell 89
12. Affiliated Institution - Ph.D. Supervisors 90
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1. UNIVERSITY & Nicobar Islands. The Union Territory of
Lakshadweep is also expected to have a
Introduction
college affiliated to Pondicherry University
1.1. Puducherry is a Union Territory with in the near future. The Pondicherry University
one of the highest levels of quality of life in Act 1985, which has several unique features
the country with excellent physical established the university. Some of them
infrastructure and almost a hundred per cent are:
literacy level. It is also the place where Sri
Aurobindo and the Mother chose to stay and i. to disseminate and advance knowledge
their writings remain a tremendous source by providing instructional and
of spiritual awakening that emphasizes the research facilities,
progress of humanity and its spiritual
brotherhood. A unique experimental city, ii. to make special provisions for studies
in French and for integrated courses
Auroville, the brainchild of the Mother,
in humanities and sciences in the
whose inhabitants are drawn from all parts
of the world, is situated on the outskirts of educational programmes, and
the city. Puducherry, which still carries
iii. to take appropriate measures for
several marks of French culture and
promoting inter-disciplinary studies
heritage, was also the place where the
and research.
national poet Shri Subramania Bharathiar
wrote several of his masterpieces that fanned 1.3. The vast jurisdiction over three Union
the flames of freedom and also enriched Territories gives the University a national
modern Tamil literature. Bharathidasan, a character. The residents speak such diverse
staunch disciple of Subramania Bharathiar, languages as Tamil, Hindi, Bengali,
whose poems stressed social revolution and Malayalam, Telugu, English and French.
emancipation of women, was also an
Locale
eminent son of Puducherry. Therefore, it
is, indeed, in the fitness of things that this 1.4. Puducherry, which is situated on the
city with such an illustrious history should Coromandal coast, 160 k.m. south of
also have the distinction of housing a Central Chennai, attracted the French to settle here
University that would meet the needs of the two centuries ago, is now a growing city and
people of the Southern states of India in the capital of the Union Territory bearing the
general and those of Puducherry in same name. With a population of nearly 10
particular, for higher education. lakhs spread over a limited land area (13"
Establishment and Role 44" N; 80 145"E), it is a cosmopolitan city
with people not only from Indian sub-
1.2. Pondicherry University is outstanding continent but also from all the continents of
among the Central Universities in India. the world. The Romain Rolland Library, more
Teaching and research are its primary than a century and half old with several rare
functions as in other Central Universities. French and Tamil manuscripts, is a veritable
In addition, it has also affiliated colleges repository of treasures. The Puducherry
located in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, museum houses rare kinds of pottery from
Yanam and the Union Territory of Andaman the Arikkamedu site which was a bustling
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port city in the first century A.D. where different Schools, Departments and Centres.
Roman ships called in for trade and Currently, there are around 1,600 students
friendship. The intellectual activities are pursuing their post-graduate and doctoral
fostered in many of its institutions such as programmes on the campus. These apart,
the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where the several thousand students on the rolls of the
teachings of Sri Aurobindo resonate, the University through the Community College,
French Institute which caters to research the Directorate of Distance Education and
needs in Science, Indology and Culture, & 68 affiliated colleges, contribute to the
JIPMER which undertakes frontier research richness of the Universitys learning
in medicine. Pondicherry University is experience.
located 11 k.m. from this beautiful and active
city. Frequent buses on the East Coast Road 1.8 The University is academically
connect the city and campus to Chennai. organized at several levels for efficient
Puducherry is also accessible by rail from functioning. The teaching and research is
Chennai. There is an airport and a minor carried out in the Schools which facilitate
port, which, however, handles freight. and promotes inter-disciplinary work. Each
School consists of several departments where
Campus
teaching programmes in specific subject
1.5. The main campus of the University has area are conducted.
an area of 780 acres spread on either side of
the East Coast Road with the large chunk on
1.9 The primary objective of all the academic
the landward side of the road. The land is
effort is to build a strong foundation with all
an invaluable gift from the people and the
necessary infrastructures for expanding the
Government of Puducherry for the
horizons of knowledge and disseminate it
establishment of the University. The land
efficiently. Extension activities are also an
gently rolls down to the beaches and is
integral part of the Universitys activities.
interspersed with lovely woods. Cut by a
picturesque and deep ravine, this idyllic
campus is on the fast track to developing into 1.10 The Universitys commitment to
an ideal breeding ground for innovation and innovation in the field of education is
creativity. reflected in several spheres. It was the first
University in India to provide the students
Status with choice of the elective courses they
want to study in addition to the major
subject area under the so called Choice
1.6 The University is fully supported by the
Based Credit System (CBCS). The students
University Grants Commission. The
can now choose courses from other
University is a member of the Association
Departments and Schools to augment their
of Indian Universities and the Association
knowledge base, so that they can face the
of Commonwealth Universities.
world on their graduation with confidence.
1.7 The teaching faculty consists of more 1.11 The corporate life of the University is
than 180 active and erudite members in further enriched by the inputs from visiting
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teachers. The University, committed as it 2. ADMISSION CRITERIA
is to the furtherance of the students AND ELIGIBILITY
knowledge, organizes several Endowment
lectures and Foundation lectures by eminent
personalities. These lectures provide the
students and teachers alike with an updated
and deep insight into many areas of study DETAILS OF CATEGORIES OF CANDIDATES
and go a long way in motivating them to excel ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
in their chosen field. Ph.D. Full-time
1.12 The Universitys effort in teaching and 2.1 For all Ph.D. (Full-time) programmes, the
research is furthered by several following categories of candidates are eligible
governmental and non-governmental to apply:
organizations, which provide funds for
a) Candidates should have qualified for their
research and extension activities.
P.G. degree in the subject concerned with
a minimum of 55% of marks or
1.13 The University has Memorandums of
equivalent from a recognised University
Understanding with the following
under 10+2+3+2 system of study or an
Universities/ Institutions :
equivalent system recognised by this
University of Paris 13, Villetaneuse University.
Cedex, Or
Confidentiality Agreement between b) Teacher candidates working in the

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. Mumbai institutions admitted to the privileges of
and Pondicherry University, this University and other Universities
provided they are qualified and granted
Agreement of Cooperation between leave for the required period by the
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. competent authority.
Mumbai and Pondicherry University,
Or
M.O.U. with Instiute Francaise, c) Candidates with GATE or other similar
Puducherry and Pondicherry qualifications employed in research
University,
projects in the University departments
or recognized research institutions
International Crops Research
provided they possess the required
Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics
Patancheu, Andhra Pradesh, India, educational qualifications.
Or
Institute of Cultural Anthropology
d) Candidates who have cleared the JRF/
and African Studies of University of
Munich, Germany, and Lectureship examinations of UGC/
CSIR/ NET/ GATE/ SLET or such other
Kathmandu University, Nepal. examination recognized by the
University with the prescribed
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educational qualification(s) are exempted standard journals in the subject
from the entrance exam. concerned.
Ph.D. Part-time (Internal) Note : Candidates under the regulations of part-
time (Internal) are prohibited from taking any
2.2 (a) Teacher candidates working in remunerative assignments, nor can they join any
Colleges/ University departments and other course of study without the prior approval
such other institutions recognized by of the Guide / Supervisor.
Pondicherry University and who have Ph.D. Part-time (External)
qualified for the Masters degree in their
2.3 (a) Permanent employees of Academic
respective disciplines or a degree
Staff Colleges/ Universities / other
accepted as equivalent there to by
educational institutions of higher
Pondicherry University and obtained 55%
learning / R&D Lab with at least 5 years
marks (or equivalent grade) in their Post
of experience and with post-graduate
Graduate Degree and who have three
qualification in the subject concerned
years of continuous teaching experience
and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent
at degree and / or post-graduate level in
grade) are eligible for registering for
the subject concerned.
Ph.D. Part-time (external).
(b) Teacher candidates working in recognized (b) Employees with a minimum of ten
schools and teaching at the High School years of experience in Government, local
level, situated within the jurisdiction of bodies, recognized institutes, Public
Pondicherry University with a Masters Sector Undertakings and Non-
degree in their respective disciplines or Governmental Organizations who are
a degree accepted as equivalent thereto academically qualified with 55% marks
by the University and obtained 55% (or equivalent grade) in their post-
marks (or equivalent grade) in their post- graduate degree are eligible for
graduate degree and who have put in 5 registering for Ph.D. provided the
years of continuous teaching in the candidate has experience in the relevant
subject concerned. field of research for at least three
(c) Non-teaching staff employed in a time continuous years out of ten years of
scale of pay in this University and other service and published at least two papers
affiliated research institutions provided in standard journals in the subject
that (i) the candidates possess required concerned.
post-graduate degree as prescribed by the 2.4 All the part-time internal as well as
Department concerned and obtained 55% external candidates applying for admission
marks (or and equivalent grade), (ii) the to the Ph.D. programme should submit an
candidate has at least 10 years of work outline proposal of the research to be
experience of which at least two years conducted, giving sufficient background
should be relevant to the field of research, material and the proposed line of research,
proof of which to be evidenced through and obtain the consent of a guide duly
two research papers published in recognized by the University within the
standard journals or (iii) the candidate University area. In case of candidates,
has at least 5 years of work experience working outside the University area, a local
with M.Phil. in the subject concerned guide duly appointed by the University may
and published two research papers in be permitted in addition to the University
guide.
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Qualification for admission and schedule of the entrance examinations
Ph.D. Programmes offered in the University
Subjects in which Ph.D. is Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Date & time of entrance
offered examination
Humanities and Social Sciences Disciplines
Anthropology 5 Masters degree in Anthropology/ Ecology/ 24.05.2008

Forensic Medicine/ Home Science/ Population 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Studies/ Sociology / Womens Studies /
Humanities and Social Sciences or any other
related discipline with a minimum of 55 %
marks.
Asian Christian 5 M.Phil degree in Christian studies from any
Studies University or its equivalent with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55% marks. Candidates with Masters degree 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
have to follow one year pre-Ph.D course work.
Commerce 4 Masters degree in Commerce with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Drama & Theatre Arts 4 Masters degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or 24.05.2008
in Performing Arts or related subjects with a 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
minimum of 55% of marks.
Economics 4 Masters degree in Economics with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00noon
English 4 Masters degree in English with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55 % marks. 10.00 to 12.00noon
French 4 Masters degree in French with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55 % marks. 10.00 to 12.00noon
Hindi 2 Masters degree in Hindi with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55 % marks. 10.00 to 12.00noon
History 2 Masters degree in History with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55 % marks. 10.00 to 12.00noon
Politics & 6 Masters degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008
International Studies minimum of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Management 8 Masters degree in Management, Commerce,
Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management,
Production Engineering, Foreign Trade,
Operations Research, Statistics, Public 24.05.2008
Administration, Sociology, Social Work, 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality,
Hospital Management,Business Administration,
Mass Communication and other relevant
disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks.
Candidates with affiliation to Examination
Oriented Professional bodies such as ICAI,ICSI
and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines
may also be considered.
Philosophy 6 Masters degree in Philosophy with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
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offered examination
Physical Education 4 Masters degree in Physical Education with 24.05.2008

& Sports a minimum of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Sanskrit 5 Masters or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a 24.05.2008

minimum of 55 % marks. 10.00to12.00noon
Sociology 30 Masters degree in Sociology with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Tamil 6 Masters degree in Tamil with a minimum of 24.05.2008
55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Womens Studies 2 Masters degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008
minimum of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Tourism 5 Any Masters level degree holder with 55% marks
from the discipline of Tourism Management 24.05.2008
Economics/Commerce/Geography/History/Hotel 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Management/Archeology/Public Administration/
Anthropology holding the P.G. degrees like
MBA(Tourism), MTA, MTM,MBA, MA(History),
MA(Archeology), MA(Public Administration),
MA(Tourism Administration) & MA(Anthropology)
Science Disciplines
Biotechnology* 6 Masters degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/
Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ _
Zoology or in any other related areas with a
minimum of 55 % marks.
Chemistry 12 Masters degree in Applied or Industrial
Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ 25.05.2008
Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/ 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related
areas with a minimum of 55 % marks.
Earth Sciences 8 Masters degree in Geology / Applied Geology 25.05.2008
Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Marine Geology/ 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Marine Geophysics or any other related areas
with a minimum of 55 % marks.
Ecology & 8 Masters degree in Ecology & Environmental 25.05.2008
Environmental Sciences or any related branch of Science or 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Sciences Technology with a minimum of 55 % marks.
Environmental 6 Masters degree in Science/Technology with a 25.05.2008
Technology minimum of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Biochemistry & 4 Masters degree in Botany/ Biochemistry/
Molecular Biology* Endocrinology/Genetics/Life Science/Physiology/ _
Zoology or in any other related areas with
a minimum of 55 % marks.
Bioinformatics* 2 Masters degree in Bioinformatics /Biotechnology
/ Life Science / Bio-Chemistry /Molecular _
Biology/Genetics or in any other related areas
with a minimum of 55 % marks.
* Candidate selected for the project by JRF-CSIR alone are eligible
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offered examination
Computer Science 8 M.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Science
& Engg. and Engineering /M.Tech. in Electronics and /
or CommunicationEngineering / M.Tech. in
Electrical Engineeringwith a minimum of 55 %
marks Or MCA/MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/
Information Technology/Software Engineering 25.05.2008
or equivalent with a minimum of 55 % marks 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination
or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant
teaching/industry experience(Those who have
passed JRF/NET/GATE are exempted from
the entrance examination.
Mathematics 8 Masters degree in Mathematics with a 25.05.2008

Physics 7 Masters degree in Physics with a minimum 25.05.2008

of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Marine Biology 4 Masters degree in Marine Biology, Zoology,

(Port Blair, Andaman) Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physical
Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, 25.05.2008
Geological Oceanography, Fisheries Sciences or 10.00 to 12.00
Life Science with at least 55% of marks. Noon
Ph.D. Programmes offered in the Affiliated Colleges/Institutions of

Pondicherry University
[Full-time and Part-time (Internal) only]
Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry
offered * examination
Zoology 8 Masters degree in the subject concerned
or a Masters degree accepted as equivalent by
the University with a minimum of 55 % marks.
Microbiology 5 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a Not

Masters degree accepted as equivalent by the Applicable
University with a minimum of 55 % marks.

Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/
Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Material Science/
Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other related
areas with a minimum of 55 % marks.
* Candidate with DST/CIR/ICMR etc., fellowships are only eligible to apply. These candidates are exempted
from the entrance Examination. The eligible candidate will be intimated sepertely regarding interviews.
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Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
offered examination
Microbiology 6 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008
Masters degree accepted as equivalent by the 10.00 to 12.00
University with a minimum of 55 % marks Noon.
Entomology 2 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008
Masters degree accepted as equivalent by the 2.00 to 4.00p.m.
University with a minimum of 55 % marks
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Puducherry
offered examination
Botany 2 Masters degree in the subject concerned
or a Masters degree accepted as equivalent 25.05.2008
by the University with a minimum of 55 % 10.00 to 12.00
marks. Noon
Zoology 3 Masters degree in the subject concerned 25.05.2008
or a degree accepted as equivalent by the 10.00 to 12.00
University with a minimum of 55 % marks. Noon
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/
Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/Material 25.05.2008
Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
other related areas with a minimum of
55 % marks.
Tamil 9 Masters degree in Tamil with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry
offered examination
Electronics & 21 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008
Communication Engg. degree accepted as equivalent by the University 10.00 to 12.00
with a minimum of 55% marks. Noon
Computer Science 11 M.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer
& Engineering Science and Engineering/ M.Tech. in
Electronics and / or Communication
Engineering./ M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
with a minimum of 55 % marks. Or 25.05.2008
MCA/MS/M.Sc. in Computer Science/ 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Information Technology/Software Engineering
or equivalent with a minimum of 55 % marks
and have passed JRF/NET/GATE examination
or have put in a minimum of 5 years of relevant
teaching/industry experience.(Those who have
passed JRF/NET/GATE are exempted from the
entrance examination).
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offered examination
Mechanical Engg. 21 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008
Masters degree accepted as equivalent by the 10.00 to 12.00
University with a minimum of 55 % marks. Noon
Civil Engineering 5 a) M.E. / M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering 25.05.2008
with a minimum of 55% of equivalent with 10.00 to 12.00
specialization in: Noon
i) Structural Engineering
ii) Geotechnical Engineering
iii) Hydraulic & water Resource Engineegring
irrigation water Management / Ocean Engg.
iv) Transpoprtation Engineering
v) Advanced surveying and Photogrammetry
vi) Environmental Engineering / Environmental
Technology / Environmental Management
vii) Construction Engineering & Management
Building Technology and Constn. Management /
Advanced Construction Technology
ix) Geo informatics
x) Urban Engineering / Town 7 Country planning
b) M.E. / M.Tech degree in any branch of Engg

with a minimum of 55% or equivalent with
specialization in:
Energy Technology / Environmental Bio - Tec-
nology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemical Engg.
InduastrialBiotechnology

Physics 8 Masters degree in Physics with a minimum of 25.05.2008

55 % marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.

Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ 25.05.2008
Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/Material 2.00 to 4.00 p.m
Science/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ any other
related areas with a minimum of 55 % marks.
Electrical and Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008

Electronics Engg. 46 Masters degree accepted as equivalent by the 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
University with a minimum of 55 % marks.
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Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Puducherry
offered examination
Law 10 Masters degree in Law with a minimum
of 55 % marks. 25.05.2008
2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
The name of faculty members recognized to guide Ph.D. research in the affiliated institutions are given
eleswhere.
Note: (1) Candidates, while applying for the Ph.D. programmes offered in the affiliated institutions,
should mention the name of the institution in the appropriate column of the application without fail.
(2) In respect of Ph.D. subjects (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.) which are offered both in the University
Departments and in the affiliated institution(s), the candidates should appear for a common entrance
examination. (3) The intake for Ph.D. programmes are subject to change based on the availability of
vacancies with the concerned supervisors.
M.Phil. Fulltime only

2.4. Candidates qualified for the masters degree in the respective subject or in the subjects
prescribed, under 10+2+3+2 system of study or equivalent, are eligible to apply. Aptitude for
research is essential.

M.Phil. Programmes in Humanities, Social Sciences &
Science disciplines*
* If the number of applications received is less than the required minimum number, there will be no
entrance test; admission will be granted based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Subjects in which M.Phil. is Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Date & time of entrance
offered examination
Humanities and Social Sciences Disciplines
Anthropology 10 Masters degree in Anthropology with a 24.05.2008

minimum of 50 % of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Asian Christian 6 Masters degree in any discipline from any 24.05.2008
Studies University in India or abroad or any Pontifical 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Institution in India or abroad with a minimum
of 50% marks.
Commerce 20 Masters degree in Commerce with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 50 % of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Drama & Theatre Arts 10 Masters degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or 24.05.2008
in Performing Arts or related subjects with a 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Economics 15 Masters degree in Economics with a minimum . 24.05.2008
of 50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
English 15 Masters degree in English with a minimum of 24.05.2008
50% marks. 10.00 to 12.00noon
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Subjects in which M.Phil. is Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Date & time of entrance
offered examination
French 15 Masters degree in French with a minimum of 24.05.2008
50% marks. 10.00 to12.00noon
Hindi 6 Masters degree in Hindi with a minimum of 24.05.2008
50% of marks. 10.00 to12.00 noon
Politics & 15 Masters degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008
International Studies minimum of 50% of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Philosophy 15 Masters degree in Philosophy with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 50% of marks 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Physical Education 15 Masters degree in Physical Education with a 24.05.2008
minimum of 50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Sanskrit 10 Masters degree in Sanskrit with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 50% marks. 10.00 to 12.00 p.m.
Sociology 10 Masters degree in Sociology with a minimum 24.05.2008
of 50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
History 10 Masters degree in History with a minimum of 24.05.2008
50% marks. 10.00 to12.00 p.m.
50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Tamil Masters degree in Tamil with a minimum of 24.05.2008
(Modern Literature) 6 50% marks. 10.00to 12.00noon
(Religious Literature) 50% marks. 10.00to 12.00noon
Womens Studies 10 Masters degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008
minimum of 50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Science disciplines
Chemistry 10 Masters degree in Chemistry/Chemical 25.05.2008
Sciences and any other related areas with a 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Environmental 6 Masters degree in Science / Technology 25.05.2008
Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
minimum of 55% of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
of 55% of marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
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2.5 Unless otherwise specifically stated, candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% of
marks in part III (core and allied) of their U.G degree examination for admission to courses
under Humanities and Social Science subjects and a minimum 55% of marks in part III (core
and allied) of their U.G degree for admission to courses under science disciplines. For the Five
Year Integrated Programmes, the candidates should have passed the +2 examination with at
least 50% marks and should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects.
Post-graduate courses in Humanities, Social Sciences and

Science disciplines
Title of the P.G. Course Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Date and time of
entrance examinations
Humanities and Social Sciences Disciplines*
M.A. Anthropology 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline with 24.05.2008
a minimum of 50% marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
M.A. Applied Economics 40 Bachelors degree in Economics (with
Quantitative Techniques / Statistics) or 24.05.2008
Bachelors degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ 10.00 to 12.00
Operations Research with a minimum of Noon
50% marks.
M.Com. Business 40 Bachelors degree in Commerce/ Foreign
Puducherry
Finance +
Trade/ Corporate Secretaryship/ B.B.A./ 24.05.2008
20 B.C.M./ B.A Co-op./ B.Com. (Edn.)/ B.Com. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Karaikal (Vocational) with a minimum of 50% marks.
M.A. Drama & 20 Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% 25.05.2008
Theatre Arts marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
M.A. English 40 Bachelors degree in English with a minimum
of 50% marks in part III or a high second 24.05.2008
class in any Indian Language and English 10.00 to 12.00
under part I or Part II in the Bachelors Noon
degree.
M.A. French 35 Bachelors degree in French with a minimum
(Translation and of 50% marks in part-III or any degree 25.05.2008
Interpretation) (other than French) with a minimum of 50% 10.00 to 12.00
marks in part III with 55 % of marks in Noon
French under part I or II (in the 1st and
2nd year aggregate).
M.A . Hindi 10 Bachelors degree in Hindi with a minimum 24.05.2008

of 50% marks or any degree with Hindi as a 10.00 to 12.00
subject of study under part I or II or Noon
Praveen degree obtained from Dakshin
Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha.
M.A. History 30 Bachelors degree in History or in any 24.05.2008

discipline with History as an ancillary 10.00 to 12.00
subject with a minimum of 50% marks. Noon
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M.A. Mass 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline 25.05.2008

Communication with a minimum of 50% marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
M.A. Politics and 30 Bachelors degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008

International minimum of 50% marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Relations Noon
M.A . Philosophy 20 Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% 24.05.2008

marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
M.A . Sanskrit 10 Bachelors degree in Sanskrit with a

minimum of 50% marks or Sanskrit as a 24.05.2008
subject under part I or II/ minor / optional 10.00 to 12.00
in the bachelors degree or traditional degree Noon
(Sastry)/Sironmani/ Vidya Praveena.
M.A. Tamil 35 Bachelors degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a 24.05.2008

minimum of 55% of marks or any Bachelors 10.00 to 12.00
degree (other than Tamil) having Tamil under Noon
part I with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.A. Sociology 23 Bachelors degree in and discipline prefereably 24.05.2008

History, Anthropology, Economics, 2.00 to 4.00 p.m
Politcal Science, Public Administration,
Statistics or any other Social Sciences
with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.A. South Asian 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline 24.05.2008

Studies with a minimum of 50% marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
*M.B.A. Business 60 Puducherry Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50%

+
Administration marks.
30 Karaikal
M.B.A. Tourism 40 Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% 25.05.2008
of marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
M.B.A. International 40 Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% 25.05.2008
Business marks. 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
M.B.A. Banking 30 Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer
Technology (5 spons) Science & Engineering/Information
Technology) or Bachelors degree in Computer
Science/Information Technology/ Computer 24.05.2008
Applications or any Bachelors of Engineering 10.00to12.00noon
degrees in ECE, Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation,
Instrumentation and Control Engineering or
and other bachleors with P.G.DCA (only from
recognised universities)with a minimum of
55% marks in `all degrees/diploma.
* The admission for 90 seats is already under process.
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M.P.Ed. Physical 40 (i) Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P.Ed.)
Education or Bachelor of Physical Education
(B.P.E. 3 years) with a minimum of 50%
marks (ii) should have represented the
District/ College and participated in inter
district/inter collegiate tournaments/
competitions in any one of the games or
sports. Photocopies of the certificates
(attested) for proficiency in games and sports
must be enclosed otherwise applications will
not be considered (iii) should be medically fit
and should secure minimum 50% marks in
physical fitness tests and games proficiency
test to be conducted by the Department of
Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry 24.05.2008
University [iv) Physically challenged 10.00 to 12.00
candidates are not eligible to apply. Noon
a) Physical fitness tests: Maximum:50 marks
(10 marks for each event)
Men Women
100 meters 100 meters
Shot -put (16 lbs) Shot-put (8lbs)
Broad Jump Broad Jump
Vertical Jump Vertical Jump
12 minutes 8 minutes
run/walk run/walk
b) Games Proficiency Test in any one of the

following games : Badminton, Basketball,
Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi,
Kho-Kho and Volleyball Maximum : 25 marks
(c) Entrance examination: 25 marks.
M.L.I.S. Master of Library 20 Any degree with a minimum of 50% 24.05.2008
and Information of marks. 10.00 to 12.00
Science Noon
M.Ed. Master of 20 B.Ed. degree / Four year Integrated B.A. Ed./ 25.05.2008
Education B.Sc. B.Ed. / B.Com. Ed. of recognised 10.00 to 12.00
universities with a minimum of 50% marks Noon
M.S.W. Master of 20 Bachelors Degree in any discipline 25.05.2008
Social Work with a minimum of 50% marks 10.00 to 12.00
Noon
Science Courses
M.Sc. Applied Geology 10 Bachelors degree in Geology as the major 25.05.2008
subject and any two out of - Mathematics, 10.00 to 12.00
Physics, Chemistry, Biology as ancillary Noon
subjects with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.Sc. Marine Biology 30 Bachelors degree in Microbiology/ 24.05.2008
(at Port Blair) Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Marine Biology/ 10.00 to 12.00
Fishery Biology/ Botany / Zoology with a Noon
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M.Sc. Biotechnology* 12 Bachelors degree in Agriculture/ 25.05.2008
+ Biochemistry/Botany/Microbiology/ 10.00 to 12.00
2 Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in other Noon
+ related areas with a minimum of 55% of
6 marks.
M.Sc. Bioinformatics 20 Candidates who have passed (a) 10+2 with
Science (b) Bachelor degree under 10+2+3 24.05.2008
pattern in any science discipline with 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
atleast 55%marks in the aggregate from
recognised university. The selection will be
through all India entrance examination
with negative marks.
M.Sc. Chemical Sciences 30 Bachelors degree in Chemistry (Main) or
with Chemistry as one of the major 24.05.2008
subjects with a minimum of 55% marks and 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Mathematics at plus two level.
M.C.A. Computer 30 Bachelors degree in Computer Applications/
Applications Puducherry
Commerce / Corporate Secretaryship/
+
20 Economics / Business Administration with
Karaikal Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / 25.05.2008
Statistics / Computer Applications as one of 10.00 to 12.00
the subject or Bachelors degree in Science Noon
with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the
subjects with a minimum of 55% marks.
M.Sc. Computer Science 30 Bachelors degree in Computer Science/ 25.05.2008
Technology Applications with a minimum of 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
55% of marks.
M.Tech. Computer Science 15 B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and
& Engineering + Engineering/ Information Technology or
5 M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information 25.05.2008
Sponsored
Technology/ Software Engineering or MCA 2.00 to 4.00p.m
with Bachelors degree in Computer Science/
Computer Applications/ Mathematics/
Statistics/ Physics/ Electronics/ Applied
Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks.
M.Tech. Network & 10 B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science
Internet + and Engineering / Information Technology /
Engineering 5 Spons- Electronics & Communication Engineering /
ored Electrical and Electronics Engineering /
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
with a minimum of 55% marks
OR
M.Sc., in Computer Science / Information 24.05.2008
Technology / Software Engineering with 10.00 to 12.00
a minimum of 55% marks Noon
OR
MCA with Bachelors degree in Computer
Science / Computer Applications /
Mathematics / Statistics / Physics /
Electronics / Applied Science with a
minimum of 55% marks in each degree.
*Selection will be made based on the merit list drawn by the JNU, New Delhi from the all India common entrance test conducted for this
programme. Pondicherry University will conduct entrance examination only for 6 seats which are under self financing scheme and the
selected candidates for these 6 seats will have to pay a sum of Rupees 1 lakh (p.a.) apart from other fees.
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M.Tech. Environmental 12 B.Tech. / B.E. degree in Civil / Chemical/
Engineering & Metallurgical / Mining / Mechanical / 25.05.2008
Management Environmental Engineering/Bio-technology/ 10.00 to 12.00
Industrial Microbiology with a minimum Noon
of 55% marks.
OR
M.Sc. in Physical/Chemical /Mathematical/
Life / Environmental Sciences with a
minimum of 55% marks.
M.Sc. Applied 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline 25.05.2008
Psychology with a minimum of 55% marks 10.00 to 12.00
M.Sc. Coastal 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline, i.e. in

Disaster Science, Arts, Humanities, Technology, etc. 24.05.2008
Management with a minimum of 55% marks and working 2.00 to 4.00p.m
(at Port Blair) knowledge of Mathematics and Science.
M.Sc. Ecology & 30 Bachelors degree in any discipline, i.e. in
Environmental Science, Arts, Humanities, Technology, etc. 25.05.2008
Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks and working 10.00 to 12.00
knowledge of Mathematics and Science
subjects at higher secondary level.
M.Sc. Electronic Media 20 Bachelors degree with Journalism /
Business Management /Physics/Electronics
Computer Science/Mathematics/ Statistics
Visual Communication as one of the
subjects with a minimum of 55% marks
OR 24.05.2008
Bachelors Degree with a minimum 55% of 10.00 to 12.00
marks and having one year diploma in Noon
Computer Applications or one year working
experience in video production in a
recognised organistion.
M.Sc. Food Science and 20 Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition /
Nutrition Food Technology / Food Science and Quality
Control / Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or 25.05.2008
Composite / General Home Sciences with 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
a minimum of 55% marks (OR)
Bachelors degree in Biochemistry / Zoology
Chemistry / Botany / Microbiology /
Agriculture with a minimum of 55% marks
and having PG diploma in Nutrition and
Ditetetics / Food Science and Preservation
/ PG diploma in Food Nutrition related subjects
of any statutory University.
M.Sc. Sustainable 15 Bachelors degree in any discipline with a
Development minimum of 50% marks. Working knowledge 24.05.2008
of Mathematics and Science subjects at 10.00 to 12.00
the Higher Secondary level, is essential. Noon
M.Sc. Biochemistry & 30 Bachelors degree in Botany/ Zoology/

Molecular Biology Biochemistry / Chemistry /Biotechnology / 24.05.2008
B.Sc. (M.L.T.) / Microbiology or any other 10.00 to 12.00
branch of Life Sciences with a minimum Noon
of 55% of marks.
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M.Sc. Mathematics 40 Bachelors degree in Mathematics with a 25.05.2008
M.Sc. Physics 26 Bachelors degree in Physics with a 25.05.2008
M.Sc. Statistics 30 Bachelors degree in Statistics or 24.05.2008
Mathematics with Statistics as a minor 10.00 to 12.00
subject with a minimum of 55% of marks. Noon
Five Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme for +2 Students in the School of Physical, Chemical
and Applied Sciences
M.Sc.** Applied Geology 20 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 24.05.2008
studied Physics, Chemistry and 10.00 to 12.00
Mathematics. Noon
M.Sc.** Chemistry 20 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 24.05.2008
Mathematics. Noon
M.Sc.** Physics 20 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 24.05.2008
Mathematics. Noon
** Entrance Examination will be common.
Five Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme for +2 Students in the Ramanujan School of
Mathematics and Computer Science
M.Sc. Mathematics + 15 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 25.05.2008
studied Physics, Chemistry and 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
Mathematics(except BusinessMathematics).
M.Sc. Computer Science+ 15 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 25.05.2008
M.Sc. Statistics + 15 Pass in +2 with 50% marks and should have 25.05.2008
+ entrance examination will be common
P.G. Diploma Courses
2.6. For admission to P.G. Diploma Courses, candidates possessing the eligibility criteria
indicated below and qualified under 10+2+3 system of study are eligible to apply.
Post graduate Diploma in 46 Bachelors degree in any discipline from any 25.05.2008
Asian Christian Studies University in India or abroad or any 10.00 to 12.00
Pontifical Institution in India or abroad Noon
with a minimum of 50% marks.
Post graduate Diploma in Bachelors degree in any discipline with 24.05.2008
Functional Hindi & 10 Hindi as a subject of study under Part I or 10.00 to 12.00
Translation Par II or Part III
Note: Eligibility marks will not be rounded off. For example 49.99% will not be rounded off to
50% for the purpose of admission
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2.7. Admission to the University is open 2.12. Any course (M.Phil., P.G. degree and,
to all those who have the prescribed P. G. Diploma) may not be offered if sufficient
qualifications without any discrimination of number (at least 5) of students are not
race, caste, creed, language or sex. available.
2.8. Unless otherwise stated, students 2.13. The students will be required to take
should have, in general, obtained the up a group health insurance (for
Bachelors degree/ Masters degree from a hospitalization, etc.) through the University
recognised University under 10+2+3 / in case they are not already covered by
10+2+3+2 system, i.e., the candidate should appropriate health insurance.
have studied for 15 years to obtain his/her/ 2.14 Reservations
bachelors degree and 17 years to obtain his/
her Masters degree to apply for admission SC/ST Candidates
to P.G. and M.Phil. / Ph.D. programmes In accordance with the policy of the
respectively offered at each School/ Government of India and the guidelines of
Department / Centre. The minimum the University Grants Commission, the
eligibility criteria for different courses are University has reserved 15% of seats in each
as prescribed in the appropriate sections. course for candidates belonging to the
Candidates qualified through other system scheduled castes and 7.5% for those
of studies should obtain eligibility belonging to the scheduled tribes with a
certificate from the University before provision for inter-changeability between
admission. these categories, wherever necessary. All
2.9. Candidates awaiting their results are SC/ST candidates who have passed the
also eligible to apply. Such candidates, qualifying examination are eligible to
however, must produce the mark sheet / apply for admission irrespective of the
degree certificate as the proof of fulfilling the percentage of marks obtained. Candidates
prescribed eligibility criteria on or before should submit along with the application a
1st September 2008 failing which provisional certificate about their caste from a Revenue
admission, if granted, will be cancelled. At Officer not below the rank of the Tahsildar.
the time of drawing the merit list, in case of Note: The Pondicherry Univeristy will be
a tie in the entrance test marks between implementing the reservation for other
the candidates, the name of the candidate categories like OBC etc., as per Government
who has already obtained the degree/ P.G. of India instructions.
degree at the time of application will be placed Physically Challenged Candidates
at the top in the merit list.
3% of seats in each course (except in M.P.Ed.
2.10. Interdisciplinary Research: In programme) are reserved for the physically
many emerging areas that are challenged candidates. Each physically
interdisciplinary in nature, opportunities challenged candidate shall be required to
will be provided for doing Ph.D. programme submit a certificate from a government
on the advice of a special advisory hospital indicating the extent of physical
committee. disability and also the extent to which the
2.11. All admissions are provisional, disability hampers the candidate in pursuing
subject to verification of required his/her studies. The candidates may have
documents, as per prescribed norms.
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to undergo a fresh medical examination if the Puducherry Administration posted in
required by the University before being Puducherry at the time of admission or
admitted. who have declared Union Territory of
Candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry as their home town and so
Puducherry certified by their respective Head of
25% of the seats are reserved for the Office.
Puducherry Union territory candidates with (v) Children of Defence personnel who were
respect to M.C.A., M.B.A.(Tourism), M.Sc., killed or disabled in action and children
(Ecology and Environmental Sciences), M.Sc. of the Central Government employees /
(Physics), M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Defence personnel / Employees of Public
Biology, M.Sc (Computer Science), Sector Undertakings as referred to in
M.Sc.(Applied Geology), M.A.(Applied category (iv) who died while in service in
Economics) and M.Tech., Computer Science Puducherry.
& Engineering Candidates applying under (vi) French nationals residing in the Union
this category must essentially enclose the Territory of Puducherry and covered by
Nativity/Residence Certificate issued by an the terms of the Treaty of Cessions shall
officer not below the rank of a Deputy be treated on a par with candidates who
Tahsildar, Government of Puducherry along produce the prescribed Puducherry Union
with the application form. Territory Residence Certificate. Such
Two Students hailing from the Union French nationals will not be required to
Territory of Puducherry shall be admitted to produce a residence certificate, but
M.Sc. Biotechnology programme based on the instead should produce a certificate of
merit list prepared by Jawaharlal Nehru registration issued for this purpose from
University, New Delhi. the French Consulate at Puducherry.
Definition of Residence of Union Territory These French nationals shall not be
of Puducherry considered for admission under the quota
of non-residents.
An applicant is considered to be a resident 2.15 Admission of Foreign Students
of Puducherry provided he/she is an Indian Self-supporting foreign students who desire
national and satisfies at least one of the to study in the University may apply directly
following criteria: to the University for admission in the
(i) Those candidates or whose parents have prescribed form for various courses except
been residing continuously in this Ph.D., M. Tech., M.C.A., M.B.A., M.B.A.
Union Territory for at least the last five (Banking Technology) and M.B.A.(Tourism)
years as on 1-7-2008 programmes. The foreign students may be
required to appear for the written test and/
(ii) Those who have passed the graduation
or viva-voce in case they are already here
or any higher public examination and for
in India at the time of the written
that purpose had undergone academic
examination. However, if they are abroad at
(iv) Children of the spouse of Central / State the time of applying for admission, they are
Government employees / Defence exempted from written test and viva-voce
personnel / employees of Public Sector examination if any. Those who have passed
Undertakings wholly or substantially run the qualifying examination from Universities
either by the Central Government or by
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outside India should enclose with their 3.3 Employed candidates applying for
application form, copies of the relevant admission should necessarily enclose (i) no
certificates and mark sheets together with objection certificate and study permission
the English version of such copies duly certificate from the present employer & (ii)
attested, if they are in a different language. service /experience certificate giving the
No foreign student will be admitted WITHOUT number of years of service at various levels
A STUDENT VISA. Proficiency in English is / positions.
a condition for admission. Submission
For admission to Ph.D., M.Tech., M.C.A., M.A., 3.4 Return the filled in application forms to
M.B.A., M.B.A. (Banking Technology) and the Deputy Registrar (Acadmic-II),
M.B.A. (Tourism) programmes, the Pondicherry University, R.Venkataraman
applications of the foreign students should Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605 014 so as
come through MHRD along with its No to reach him on or before 05.05.2008.
Objection Certificate and these students are
Centres for Entrance Examinations
exempted from appearing for the written test.
3.5 The entrance examination for
These rules for admission of foreign students
admission to each programme offered in the
are likely to be revised. Check the University
School/Dept./Centre will be held as per the
website www.pondiuni.edu.in for the latest
time table given in centres at Ahmedabad,
information.
Bangalore, Bhuvaneshwar, Chennai, Kochi,
2.16 The candidates are advised to check New Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkatta, Hyderabad,
the University website www.podiuni..edu.in Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Puducherry, Port
for up to date information including Blair (Andamans), Shillong, Srinagar and
changes in the programmes listed in this Visakhapatnam provided sufficient number
brochure. of candidates opt for the given centre. Please
3. HOW TO APPLY indicate the names of centres clearly in
order of preference in the application form.
Filling of application form
3.6 Candidates are free to apply for
3.1 Due care should be taken in filling admission to as many courses as he/she
in the application form. All columns should wishes after ensuring from the schedule for
be filled correctly and unambiguously. Write entrance examination that there is no clash
NA against columns that are not applicable. in the subjects of his/her choice. For each
DO NOT send original certificates but send course a separate application form has to be
copies of all supporting documents without submitted with the required fee. The University
fail. Any intentional mis-statement in the assumes no responsibility for a candidate who
application will lead to cancellation of the has applied for subjects for which examinations
admission apart from other penalties. have been scheduled simultaneously. He/she
3.2 Care should be taken to fill in the will be allowed to take up only one examination
relevant portion pertaining to Ph.D./M.Phil./ of his/her choice in the particular session even
P.G./P.G. Diploma programme in the if he/she has applied for more than one course
application form. While filling in the in the same session.

qualification and marks, care should be
taken to provide the relevant marks/grades.
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3.7 Superscribe the envelope as Application for 4.4 Mere appearance in the entrance exami-
admission to ....................... (Name of the nation does not entitle a candidate for
admission to any course in this University
course)
and he/she will be granted admission only if
3.8 Incomplete applications and those received he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria fixed for
after the last date prescribed for receipt of the courses. Candidates are advised to take
up the examination only if they satisfy the
applications, i.e.05-05-2008, will be summarily
eligibility criteria.
rejected.
4.5 Admission granted will be cancelled at any
3.9 Candidates applying for more than one course time, if it is found that the information furnished
should send their applications in separate by the candidate is false or incorrect or if, at a
covers. later stage, it is found that the candidate does
not fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed for
4. SELECTION the course.
4.1 MBA/MCA/ M.Tech - Based on entrance
4.6 The University is not responsible for any
examination marks (85%) + Interview / Group
postal delay or non-receipt of hall-ticket/select
Discussion (15%); Other PG / M.Phil / P.G.
card/ admission intimation, etc.
Diploma - Based on the entrance Examination
marks; Ph.D - Based on entrance examination 4.7 Only selected candidates will be informed
marks (50%) + PG marks upto 3rd Semester (40%) of their selection. The list may also be placed
+ Interview (10%). For Ph.D. Full time and Part- on the University website.
time programmes, the candidates qualified
4.8 The candidates selected for admission to
for JRF/Lectureship examination of UGC/ M.Sc. & Ph.D. Marine Biology and Coastal
CSIR/ NET/ GATE/ SLET or such other Disaster Management offered in Andaman centre
examination recognized by the University should give an undertaking in writing to the
with the prescribed educational University that they join the course at their own
qualification(s) are exempted from the risk and shall take an insurance policy to the
entrance exam. tune of Rs.5 lakhs.
4.2 Candidates called for interview for admission
4.9 Admitted students are required to carry the
to the Ph.D. programmes (of the University
University Identity Card all the time while they
Departments only) from places beyond 500 k.m.
are inside the campus.
will be paid II class sleeper return train fare/
actual bus fare by the shortest route from the 4. 10 Classes will begin on 2rd July 2008.
place of their residence on production of original Students are instructed not to miss the classes
tickets. since 70% of attendance is required to appear
4.3 For admission to M.B.A. (Banking Technology), for the examination. Those who need
M.B.A. (International Business) M.B.A. accommodation in the hostels must report to
(Tourism), M.C.A. and M.Tech., the short listed their Departments prior to registration and
candidates called for group discussion and counselling.
interview for final selection in the University
campus at Puducherry have to appear for the
same at their own expenses.
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55. FEES
FEES
Details of fees payable by the candidates selected for admission and remittance under various
heads in the Indian Bank University Branch are as follows:
Name of the fund/fee Account No.
University Development Fund. 213
*Student Welfare Fund *Alumini Association Fund

*Caution Deposit *Group Medical Insurance
*Library Fund *Laboratory Fund/Computer Lab Fund 204
*Industry Interface Fund *Internet Fund
*Academic inf. Devpt. Fund *Special Academic & Placement Fund
All the other fees. 201
In Rupees
Sl.No Item Ph.D. Account
Full-Time & Part-Time Internal Part-Time External No
1 Research Fee:
For Indian national (p.s.) 1000 (Humanities) 2000
1200 (Sciences) 2400
For Foreign national (p.s.):
SAARC / Developing Countries US $250 US $250
South-East Asian Countries US $500 US $500
Others US $750 US $750
2 Registration Fee 100 100
3 Matriculation Fee 50 50 201
4 Recognition Fee:
For degrees from Indian universities 200 200
For degrees from Foreign universities 500 500
5 Identity Card Fee 25 25
6 Sports Fee (p.a.) 100 100
7 Medical Examination Fee (p.a.) 50 50
8 Library Fund (p.s.) 600 600
9 Laboratory Fee
Science Courses having laboratories(p.s.) 500 500
10 Internet Fund (p.s.) 250 250 204
11 Students Welfare Fund (p.a.) 100 100
12 Alumini Association Fund (to be paid 100 100
before submission of thesis)
13 Caution Deposit (Refundable) 500
Laboratory(Science Courses) 500
Library 500 500
14 Group Medical Insurance 432 -
(for full-time candidates)
15 University Development Fund 500 500 213
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M.Phil. & Post-graduate Programmes
In Rupees
Sl.No Item M.Phil. M.A.//M.Sc. M.P.Ed. Account
M.Sc. 5yr. No
Integrated /M.Com.
1 Tuition Fee:
For Indian national (per credit & p.s.) 50 30 30
For Foreign national (p.s.)
SAARC / Developing countries US $250 US $250 US $250
Non-SAARC countries US $500 US $300 US $300
2 Registration Fee 100 100 100
3 Matriculation Fee 50 50 50 201
4 Recognition Fee :
For degree from Indian universities 200 200 200
For Degree from Foreign universities 500 500 500
5 Identity Card fee 25 25 25
6 Students Welfare Fund (p.a.) 100 100 100
7 Physical Activities fee (p.s.) - - 250
8 Sports Fee (p.a.) 100 100 100
9 Medical Examination Fee (p.a.) 50 50 50
10 Library Fund (p.s.) 300 200 200
11 Laboratory Fee (p.s.) (if laboratory is used) 600 200 200
12 Internet Fund (p.s.) 150 100 100
13 Alumini Association Fund (to be paid during

the final semester along with tuition fee) 100 100 100 204
14 Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Library 500 500 500
Laboratory (Science Courses) 500 500 500
15 Group Medical Insurance 152 304/685 304

16 University Development Fund 500 500 500 213
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M.Tech./M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.C.A.
In Rupees
Sl.No Items M.Tech M.Sc (CS)/M.C.A A/c No
1 Tuition Fee:
For Indian national (per credit) 100 100
For Foreign national (per semester):
SAARC / Developing countries US$500 US$500
Non-SAARC countries US$750 US$750 201
3 Matriculation Fee 50 50
5 Recognition Fee:
For degree from Indian universities 200 200
For degree from Foreign universities 500 500
6 Sports Fee (p.a.) 100 100
7 Medical Examination fee (p.a.) 50 50
8 Library Fund (p.s.) 250 250 204
9 Computer Lab Fund (p.s.) 1250 1250
10 Internet Fund (p.s.) 100 100
12 Alumini Association fund (to be paid during the final
semester along with tuition fee) 100 100
13 Caution Deposit (Refundable )
(a)Library 500 500
(b)Computer Lab 500 500
14 Group Medical Insurance 304 304/432
15 University Development Fund 1000 1000 213
M.B.A. (Tourism) In Rupees

Sl.No. Items Indian Students NRI/ForeignStudents A/cNo
Per Semester Fee:
1 Tuition Fee 3000 20000 201
2 Library Fund 500 4000
3 Computer Fund 1500 5000
4 Sports Fee 50 500
5 Internet Fund 100 500 204
7 Students welfare fund (p.a.) 100 100
8 Group Medical Insurance 304 304
One Time Fee:
3 Recognition Fee
For degree from Indian universities 200 1500 201
For degree from foreign universities 500 1500
(a) Library 500 5000
(b) Computer Lab. 500 5000
6. Industry Interface Fund * 5000 40000
7. Academic Tour Fund 5000 50000 204
8. Placement Activities Fund (Including Brochure) 2500 4000
9. Special Academic Activities&InfrastructureFund 4000 4000
10. Alumini Association Fund (to be paid during 100 100
final semester along with tuition fee)
11. University Development Fund 1000 5000 213
* AKANKSHA - Industry Institute Interface Annual Event 24
M.B.A. (Banking Technology) and M.B.A. (International Business)
Sl.No. Items I semester II semester III semester IV semester A/c No
Per Semester Fee:
1 Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 201
2 Academic Infrastructure 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Development Fund
3 Special Fund 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 Library Fund 500 500 500 500
5 Computer Fund 500 500 500 500
6 Sports Fee 100 - 100 - 204
7 Internet Fund 100 100 100 100
10 Group Medical Insurance 304
One Time Fee:

1 Registration Fee 100
2 Matriculation Fee 50
3 Recognition Fee 200 201
4 Identity Card Fee 25
(a) Library 500
(b) Computer Lab. 500
6 Industry Interface Fund 5000 204
7 Special Academic and Placement 4000
Fund
8 Alumini Association Fund (to be 100
paid during final semester along
with tuition fee)
9 University Development Fund 1000 213
M.Sc. Bioinformatics In Rs.

Sl.No Items Amount A/c No
1 Tuition Fee: For Indian national (per credit & p.s.) 100
For Foreign national (per semester)
SAARC/ Developing countries US$500
Non-SAARC countries US$750
3 Matriculation Fee 50
4 Recognition Fee: For degree from Indian universities 200
For degree from Foreign universities 500
6 Sports Fee (p.a.) 100
7 Medical Examination Fee (p.a.) 50
8 Library Fund (p.s.) 250
9 Lab Fund (p.s.) 1000 204
(a) Computer Lab Fund 1250
(b) Wet Lab Fund 550
10 Internet Fund (p.s.) 100
11 Students Welfare Fund (p.a.) 100
12 Alumini Association Fund (to be paid during final semester along with tuition fee) 100
13 Caution deposit (refundable)
(a) Library 500
(b) Computer Lab 500
(c) Wet Lab 500
15 Academic Infrastructure Development Fund 2000
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25
P.G. Diploma Programmes
In Rs.
Sl.No Items Amount A/c No
1 Tuition Fee:
For Indian national (per credit) 50
For Foreign national (per semester)
SAARC countries / Developing countries US$250
Non-SAARC countries US$500
2 Registration Fee 100
4 Recognition Fee:
For degree from Indian universities 200
For degree from Foreign universities 500
6 Sports Fee (p.a.) 100
7 Medical Examination Fee (p.a.) 50
8 Library Fund (p.s.) 100
9 Internet Fund (p.s.) 100 204
10 Students Welfare Fund (p.a.) 100
11 Alumini Association Fund 100
(to be paid during final semester along with tuition fee)
12 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 500
5.1 PAYMENT OF FEES pay the fee on time, late payment, fine, shall
All the students including M.Phil./Ph. D. be as levied as follows at the time of payment:
scholars shall pay all the fees to the (i) @ 3.00 rupees per day for the first 10 days
University at the time of admission and for
the subsequent semesters within ten days (ii) @ 10.00 rupees per day thereafter upto
from the beginning of each semester. the last day of the month in which the
Examinations fees shall be payable on or fees is due.
before the last date prescribed in this regard.
The Vice-Chancellor, or on his behalf, any
If the above dates fall on Saturdays or
other officer to whom this power has been
Sundays or any other holidays, the last date
delegated, may relax any of the conditions
for payment of the above fees will be the
for payment of fees in special cases, on
preceding working day.
recommendation of Deans committee.
The Account Number in which various kinds
Names of the defaulters shall be removed
of Fees/Funds/Deposits are to be remitted
from the rolls of the University with effect
in the Indian Bank Bra If a student does not
from the first day of the following month.
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A student whose name has been struck off fifteen clear days after the commencement
from the rolls of the University, under the of the academic session concerned.
above clause, may be re-admitted on the Application for withdrawal received after the
recommendation of the Dean/HOD/ expiry of fifteen days from the
Coordinator of the School/Dept./Centres commencement of the academic session
concerned and on payment of arrears of fees would entitle a student for the refund of
in full and other dues, together with a re- security deposit/caution money only.
admission fee of Rs.1000/- plus University
If a student owes any money to the
Development Fund of Rs. 500/-
University on account of any damage he/she
5.2 REFUND OF FEES, SECURITY DEPOSITS, ETC. may have caused to the University property,
Security deposits, library caution money are it shall along with outstanding tuition fees
refundable, on an application from the and fines, if any, be deducted from the
student on his/her leaving the University, security deposit due to him/her.
after deducting all dues against him/her. Provided that these provisions shall not apply
If any student does not claim the refund of to students in the affiliated colleges.
any amount lying to his/her credit within Students shall not be issued hall tickets or
one calendar year of his/her leaving the allowed to appear at the examination unless
University, it shall be deemed to have been they have cleared their dues, paid the
donated by him/her to the Students Aid prescribed examination fee and produced a
Fund. No-dues certificates.
The period of one year shall be reckoned from 5.3 HOSTEL: ADMISSION, FEES AND DISCIPLINE
the date of announcement of the result of ADMISSION: Admission to the Hostels will
the examination due to be taken by the be subject to the recommendation of the
student or the date from which his/her name concerned Head of the Department, the
is struck off from the rolls of the University approval of the Chief Warden, and subject
whichever is earlier. to availability of rooms.
If, after having paid the fees, a candidate Hostel Fees: Refundable: The Caution
desires his/her admission be cancelled, he/ Deposit of Rs. 1000/- (for Indian nationals)
she shall be refunded all fees and deposits, and Rs. 4000/- (for Foreign nationals) is to
except tuition fee, admission, Matriculate, be paid while joining the hostel. The hostel
and recognition, fees, provided his/her resident shall also pay a sum of Rs. 2000/-
application for withdrawal is received by the as mess caution deposit.
Registrar at least five clear days before the Non-Refundable: The rent is to be paid in
commencement of the academic session two instalments: in July and in January
concerned or within five clear days after the every year ( from admission till vacating
completion of admission. year). For M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, the rent
If, after having paid his/her fees, a candidate shall be Rs. 900/- for the I semester & Rs.
does not join the University, only the sports 900/- for the II semester provided single
fee and security deposit(s) shall be refunded seated rooms are allotted to them. The
provided his/her application for withdrawal establishment charges of Rs. 300/- are to
is received by the Registrar not later than be paid every year with the first semester
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rent. The General Amenities Charges of Rs.
6.SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION
500/- are to be paid every year with the first
semester.
6.1 From the academic year 1992-93 onwards
For masters degree students PG (Advanced) the University has introduced the Choice Based
Diploma and for Integrated degree students Credit System (CBCS).
the room rent per semester is as follows:
Under this system the students have a good deal
Rs.450/bed for a double bedded room and
of freedom in designing their own curriculum to
Rs.300/bed for a triple bedded room.
suit their needs.
The inmates have to pay the mess fees as
per the schedule displayed, failing which a The students can take any course offered in any
fine will be levied till the date of payment, department as long as they fulfill the
and they will not be allowed to dine in the prerequisites for that course.
mess till clearance of dues & permission of The students can also take as many courses as
the Warden. they can handle subject to a maximum of 30
The pattern of deduction in the mess bill, in credits in any semester.
case of absence, is as follows: provided a Each course is associated with a credit value
Mess Reduction form has been submitted to and this accrues to the student when he / she
the Hostel Office, after it duly being signed successfully completes the course. To earn
by the concerned Head of the Department a masters degree, a student needs to score a
with his/her seal (or in his/her absence, by minimum of 72 credits and should score 108
the Supervisor or Faculty Advisor) : credits to earn the M.C.A. degree and 192 credits
1 to 5 days absence : No Reduction. to qualify for M.Sc. 5 years integrated programme.
6 to15 days absence: 75 % Deduction in the
Each programme will have a set of courses that
number of days partaking in the Mess (for
a student must complete to get the degree.
that month)
These are called hardcore courses.
Above 15 days: Full Reduction for those
There is also another set of courses called soft
number of days.
core courses where limited choice is given and
The University has a well furnished hostel
the student may choose from this restricted set.
for foreign students which can accommodate
In addition to these, the student will be allowed
more than 30 students whose fees structure
a minimum of 12
will be different from the general hostel fees.
credits for courses of his / her choice, and this
DISCIPLINE: All communication from the is left completely to the student and his/ her
inmate to the University authorities shall faculty advisor.
be routed through proper channel, i.e.,
Each student, soon after he / she joins the
through the Warden and Chief Warden. Any
course, will fill a plan of study detailing the
subversive activity, misdemeanour,
courses he / she plans to take. Depending upon
obnoxious behaviour, flouting of Hostel Rules
the availability of the courses every semester,
& Regulations, misconduct, disobedience,
he / she registers for a set of courses before
failure to clear dues, shall be severely
the semester starts by filling in the appropriate
punished, and even result in dismissal from
forms. Each student should submit the
the Hostel by the University whose
registration card to the Head of the department
interpretation of the rules shall be final.
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on or before the last date prescribed for the
same. 7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
To enable the students, the University will make
TO STUDENTS
available to each student a bulletin listing all
Government of India Fellowship /
the courses offered in that semester well in
Scholarship / Grants
advance.
7.1 Junior Research Fellowship
6.2 The performance of the students is indicated UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible to
by letter grades based on relative grading as receive fellowships @ Rs. 8,000/- p.m. for two
follows: years. This may be enhanced to Rs.9,000/- on
completion of two years and subject to fulfilling
GRADE POINT DESCRIPTION certain conditions laid down by the UGC /CSIR.
They are also eligible for a contingent grant of
S 10 Excellent
Rs.20,000/- per year.
A 9 Very Good The award of fellowship and contingency
grants are subject to approval by the UGC /
B 8 Good CSIR.
C 7 Above Average 7.2 N.B.H.M.Scholarship
D 6 Average The National Board for Higher Mathematics,

Mumbai (Department of Atomic Energy) provides
E 4 Satisfactory scholarships for those students who clear the
F 0 Failure NBHM examination.
FA 0 Failure due to 7.3 Government of India SC/ST Scholarship
lack of attendance.
The Governments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra,
A student is deemed to have completed a course Karnataka, Maharashtra, Union Territory of
successfully and earned the appropriate credit Pondicherry provide Government of India
if and only if he/ she receives a grade of E and Scholarship to the candidates belonging to the
above. The grades of F or FA denotes failure in SC/ST communities.
the subject. Any subject successfully completed Government of Puducherry Fellowship /
cannot be repeated at any time. Scholarship
A student is expected to maintain minimum 1. Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
standards to be eligible to continue the course The Government of Pondicherry awards Merit and
of study. Students may refer to the guidelines Merit-cum-means scholarships for the students
and regulations available in the University belonging to the U.T. of Pondicherry enrolled in
Library. various courses of the University.
* Since CBCS regulations are being revised,
some changes in it may take place in near 2. Government of Pondicherry Fellowship
future. The Government of Pondicherry provides two
fellowships to the residents/natives of
Pondicherry @ Rs.800/- per month and an
annual contingency of Rs.3,000/- for two
candidates pursuing research in Tamil leading
to Ph.D.
The award of the above fellowship is subject to
approval of the Government of Puducherry.
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Candidates applying for Ph.D. under this scheme 20% of the students in each of the P.G. degree
should clearly mention it on the top of the programme are eligible for the award of freeship.
application form. The first six students who join the P.G.
Two fellowships @Rs.800/- per month are given programme in Hindi and Sanskrit are eligible for
to two students admitted in the M.Sc. the award of freeship. The freeship would cover
Biotechnology programme in the Department of tuition fee for one academic year based on the
Biotechnology. annual income of the parents. The annual
income of the parents should not exceed
M.Phil. & Ph.D. UGC Scholarship Rs.1,10,000/- (Rupees one lakh ten thousand
All the students who are registered for M.Phil., only).
Ph.D. are eligible to get the scholarship of
4. Scholarship for M.Sc. Integrated students
Rs.3000/- and Rs.5000/- per month.
Pondicherry University Scholarships/ M.Sc. Integrated students will be awarded a

Freeships scholarship of Rs. 750/- p.m. for the first three
years of this studies.
1. Merit Scholarship
Besides the eligibility criteria prescribed for the
(i) The candidate who secures the highest award of scholarship under categories 1,2,3 & 4
percentage of marks in P.G. admission the candidates should also fulfill the following
entrance examination shall be eligible for conditions:
the award of Merit Scholarship @ Rs.500/-
(i) should secure at least 70% of the attendance
p.m. for the Ist semester.
in every month.
(ii) For the subsequent semesters the Merit
(ii) should pass in all papers registered for each
scholarship at same rate of Rs.500/- p.m.
semester.
shall be awarded to the candidates as noted
here under. (iii) in case, these conditions are violated the
For the II semester who tops the class in the candidate shall not be eligible for
I semester exams. scholarship and the next person in merit
For the III semester who tops the class in the
shall be considered for the scholarship.
II semester exams.
For the IV semester who tops the class in the
(iv) The Head of the Department concerned shall
III semester exams.
certify in respect of conditions i to iii.
2. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
20% of the students in each P.G. degree
programme are eligible for the award of MCM 8. CONDUCT AND
Scholarship of the University. The scholarship DISCIPLINE
is based both on the merit in each semester
and the parental income of the student. The Students enrolled at Pondicherry University
annual income of the parents should not exceed must recognize their responsibilities to the
Rs.1,10,000/- (Rupees one lakh ten thousand University, to faculty and to other students.
only). Amount of scholarship is Rs.500/- p.m. Failure to maintain appropriate standards of
Period: one semester. conduct will attract disciplinary action.
3. Freeships
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Students should not bring mobile phone to the Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited. If any
class rooms / seminar halls/examination hall. incident of ragging comes to the notice of the
Misconduct authority, the concerned student shallbe given
liberty to explain and if his explanation is not
Students misconduct includes but is not limited
found satisfactory, the authority would expel him
to the following:
from the institution.
a) disruption of class room activities or
hindering the learning of other students
9. COMMON FACILITIES
anywhere in the University,
b) cheating on assignments or examinations, Library

The University Library named after ANANDA
c) behaviour which interferes significantly with RANGAPILLAI was established in September
University operation, disrupts education, 1986 and it serves the students, Research Schol-
endangers the health or safety of staff or ars, Members of the Faculty and Non-Teaching
Staff of the University. The Library functions
students, or damages University property, during the months of March, April, October and
November between 9.30 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. and
d) the possession or use of intoxicating
it functions on all the days of the week (i.e. 9:30
beverage on campus, A.M. to 8:30 P.M. on week days and 9:30 A.M. to
5:30 P.M. on weekly holidays and public holi-
e) the possession or use of illicit drugs on days {10 days}) in other months of the year. Re-
campus, prographic and photocopying facilities, E-Jour-
nals access service, Internet access service, E-
f) the falsification of documents or the mail service and CD-ROM Journals Databases
supplying of false information in order to access service are provided to the Students, Re-
search scholars and Faculty. The University Li-
obtain admission to classes,
brary has a collection of 1,28,874 Books and 7,597
g) the possession of weapons, and Bound Back-Volumes of Journals. The Library
has 3719 Theses, 460 current print journals (For-
h) the failure to return loaned materials or eign Journals 272 and Indian Journals 190) and
settle debts with the University. E-Journals in various subjects have been sub-
scribed for the calendar year 2008 as on 19/03/
Disciplinary Measures 2008. The Library has a centrally airconditioned
Journals Reading Hall, Theses & Dissertation
Disciplinary action may include: Halls & UN Depository Section.
a) reprimand or warning,
Membership : The Library has a total number of
b) failing mark for an assignment or a course, 2634 (from 1.4.2006 till date) members on its
roll which includes the Students, Research
c) required withdrawal from a particular class Scholars, Faculty, Officers and Non-Teaching
or classes, staff of the University. A number of persons
from other institutions are also using the Library
d) suspension or expulsion from the University, resources for their Research/Study purpose/
entrepreneurial purpose.
e) withholding of official transcripts,
f) suspension of campus privileges, and Reference Services: A staff member of the

University Library is always available in the
g) other disciplinary action which the reference Section to answer all enquiries about
University authorities deem appropriate in the Library stack, services and Reference
the circumstances. queries. Information can be obtained by personal
call to the Library, by telephone or by letter. The
PROHIBITION OF RAGGING answers may be immediately obtained about the
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library collection materials or else the Librarian, Acquisition System: The Acquisition work of
Deputy/Assistant Librarians can suggest the Library has been Computerised. The status
alternative sources. This service is generally of the books, like books approved /ordered /
available to Research Scholars & the Faculty received / invoiced / accessioned/Catalogued
members. etc., can be known at any moment. The recently
added books to the Library collection are being
Inter-Library loan: The University Library hosted in the Pondicherry University website and
arranges to get books and other information the same is updated every week.
which are not available in the Library, on Inter-
Library Loan, from other University Libraries on
request from the members. Serial Control system: The Journal
Subscription work of the Library has been
computerised. The Bibliographic details of
U.N.Deposit Library: The Dag Hammerskjold Journals approved/ordered/invoiced/issues
Library of the U.N. Secretariat in New York has received from the Publishers & Suppliers are
arranged for the distribution of U.N. Documents entered in the Computer and are available for
and Publication to users and Research Scholars Online Access and hence, the Students,
around the world through its deposing Linear, Research Scholars and Faculty can know the
since 1946. At present there are more than 400 availability of and the gaps in supply of any of
deposing libraries in 140 countries maintaining the Journals, at any time.
U.N.Material from the date of designation as
depositary to the present. There are 16
Depository Libraries in India. Out of 16 Circulation System : The Circulation System
Depository Library in India, Our Pondicherry of the Library has been computerised. The
University Library is one of the U.N.Depository details of books on loan/on stack are now
Central Library. available On-line. The status of the books like
those under issue, under reservation, on shelf
in the stack section, in the reference section,
The Library has been recognised by the
in the departmental collection, sent for binding,
United Nations Organisation as one of its
missing, etc., can be known from the On-line
Deposit Centres. Publications of the U.N.O are
circulation system. Students can reserve the
being received by the University Library and kept
in separate air conditioned Hall for use by the books through the computer.
members. An expenditure Rs.10,425/- has been
incurred for annual Licence fee for Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) :
U.N.Document for the year 2006-07.
The University Library is having the following
computerised bibliographic databases as on 22-
Computer application to library operations
03-2006.
and services
The University Library has twenty-eight Com- Name of Database No. of Records
puter Systems which includes one Unix Server,
One Novell Server and One CD-ROM Server with Books 1,28,874
7 Drive CD Tower and 2 Nos. of CD-MIRROR
Server for Modernising and Automating Library Serials Holding 3,555
operations and services. The work on the cre- Theses 3,719
ation of bibliographic database of books, theses, U.N.Documents 1,450
periodicals holdings and United Nations Docu-
ments holdings is almost complete. Barcoding
of Library books, Theses, etc., have been com- These databases can be accessed by the users
pleted. Complete automation of Library activi- in what is called OPAC (Online Public Access
ties has been accomplished issuing Membership Catalogue) by using the computer terminal kept
Identity Cards with the help of barcoding equip- in the Library separately for the purpose.
ments. The University Library is being linked to
National Network of Libraries viz. INFLIBNET
Centre, an interminents centre of U.G.C,
Ahmedabad.
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JOURNALS tronic journal databases viz. Business Source
Elite and Academic Search Elite. The Busi-
ness Source Elite is an aggregate collection of
Print-Journals: 1122 Business and Economics Full Text jour-
462 Print Journals (272 Foreign Journals and nals and the Academic Search Elite is support-
190 Indian Journals) have been subscribed for ing core curriculum, degree requirements and
the year 2008 with an expenditure of Rs.120.00 elective classes covering most academic areas
lakhs (approximately). of study such as Social Sciences, Humanities,
Communications, Computer Science, Medical
Sciences etc.The annual subscription cost paid
E-Journals: for the online journal databases of EBSCO pub-
The UGC Infonet consortium of INFLIBNET Cen- lishing is Rs.7.59 Lakhs (US $ 16500)(Non-Plan
tre have subscribed E-Journals and have pro- A/c 2006-07).
vided IP based access to E-Journals. In addi-
tion to these E-Journals, the University has sub-
scribed to current E-Journals in various subject ANNUAL REVIEWS ARCHIVES :
areas.
Annual Reviews (Electronic Back Volumes)
Archives Online coverage from 1993 onwards: Per-
ONLINE JOURNALS:
petual access will be available.
The Print medium journals subscribed by the
University Library are found to be inadequate to
The Annual Reviews have been subscribed at a
meet the information needs of the Researchers,
one time cost of Rs.1.61 Lakhs (Non-Plan A/c
Students and Faculty members of the Univer-
2005-06).
sity. Since, the University Library operations
and services have been computerised and
Internet access facility has also been provided
to the Library users and the various Schools/
CD-ROM JOURNALS DATABASE SERVICE:
Departments/Centres have been networked by
Campus-wide Intranet, On-line journals are sub- The University Library is having CD-ROM
scribed to supplement the print journals, to help Network server with 7 CD-ROM drives which
the academic development of the University to a is used for browsing the abstracts and biblio-
large extent. The UGC INFONET E-Journals Con- graphical information about the articles. To view
sortium have also made access to a large num- the full text, 4 Nos. of stand-alone PCs with
ber of E-Journals available to the University Aca- 24X CD-ROM drive are used. Laser printout fa-
demic Community. cilities for retrieved full text articles and dot
matrix print facility for printout of abstracts from
UGC INFONET CONSORTIUM CD-ROM databases are available for the users.
E-JOURNALS:Pondicherry University Library has
been provided online access to the E-Journals ARTICLE INDEXING:
subscribed under UGC INFONET E-JOURNALS
The Library has been preparing Computerised
PROGRAMME by the INFLIBNET Centre of UGC.
database of indices of articles contained in the
Indian Journals (in Social Sciences) subscribed
ELSEVIER SCIENCEDIRECT E-JOURNALS by the Library. The users can retrieve the
(ONLINE) relevant bibliographic details of the articles of
their area of specialisation/interest.
ScienceDirect-A database of journals published
by ELSEVIER is available online PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED BY THE
LIBRARY:
Training Programmes conducted:
EBSCO Publishing: Online Journals.
One-day Practical hands on Trainings on
EBSCO Publishing Ltd an Online publishing
Computer Application to Library Operations and
company of U.S.A. provides access to the elec-
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Services to the School Librarian working in Every faculty member, offices of the
Government of Pondicherry Schools were
Deans, Department Heads, Administrative Of-
conducted on 11-05-2005 and 12-01-2006.
ficers, Library, and at least one class room in
IRTPLA Training Programmer for College
each department are connected to the intranet.
Librarians in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry was
conducted by the Librarian from 26/02/2002 to
Efforts are on to connect the University
01/03/2002.
departments at Port Blair, Andamans & Nicobar
UGC-ASC Refresher Course Conducted: Islands, PG Centre at Karaikal and Community
UGC-Academic Staff College Refresher Courses
College, Lawspet to the intranet through Virtual
in Library and Information Science for the
Lecturers, College Librarians and University Private Network (VPN).
Assistant Librarians were conducted during 21/
12/2002 to 10/01/2002, 10/11/2005 to 30/11/ A state-of-art and highly reliable Inte-
2005 and 09/11/2006 to 29/11/2006. grated Communications Network offering Voice,
Data and Video services to the campus commu-

COMPUTER CENTRE
nity is on the anvil.
As a central facility, it caters to the needs of
various directorates, schools, departments, cen- Web and e-mail Services

tres and administrative sections of the Univer- The Computer Centre has evolved to a stage
sity. The computer centre staff facilitate con- where it can render web and mail services on
duct of theory, laboratory courses and project 24x7 basis. The web server is established and
guidance for various departments. maintained by the Centre on the University cam-
pus with the URL www.pondiuni.edu.in .All fac-

Intranet
ulty and officers are provided e-mail id.
The campus wide intranet,established and main-
tained by the Computer Centre, serves as the Internet

Information Highway of the University offering Internet access is being provided through a 8
a variety of services to the campus community (1:2) Mbps radio link from M/s Software Tech-
and in future to off-campus centres/units of the nology Parks of India, Pondy Technopolis,
University. Currently, the services offered are: Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry and
this is likely to be enhanced shortly.

i) access to Internet
ii) access to UGC-Infonets online Any user on the campus computer network can
journals have access to Internet. E-mail access is pro-
iii) access to Library CD database vided to all faculty, staff and research scholars.
iv) cataloguing This is provided all through the year on 24 x 7
v) general computing basis.
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UGC-Infonet Infrastructure
The Centre is responsible for the establishment a. Database Server Cluster: High availabil-
and maintenance of the VSAT link to UGC- ity SUN multi-RISC processor based da-
Infonet. Access to Internet and other services tabase server cluster running Oracle 10
offered by UGC are made available to the Uni- g Enterprise Edition Database Server/
versity community using the Intranet. Access Application Server/Internet Develop-
to about 7000 online journals subscribed by ment Suite, on SUN Solaris with SUN
INFLIBNET are made available. A large number External Storage, Autoloader and SUN
of research scholars have registered substan- Upteron based application servers with
tial progress in their research work due to this MS Windows 2003 Servers, SUN devel-
facility. opment workstation. Custom developed
3-tier, web-based, integrated, secure au-
EDUSAT tomation software system for e-gover-
The Computer Centre has undertaken the re- nance.
sponsibility of establishment and maintenance

b. Computer Systems: Four Xeon servers
of EDUSAT facility provided by the UGC CEC.
and Two Pentium servers with 55 Intel
This is a tripartite arrangement with ISRO, UGC
Pentium PCs. Both MS Windows and
and participating institutions across the coun-
LINUX operating environments are pro-
try. Through the Satellite Interactive Terminal
vided.
(SIT) the programmes offered under EDUSAT net-
work are made available to the students espe- c. Peripherals: A variety of peripherals like
cially the participants of various Refresher and Color Laser Printer, Laser Printer, Net-
orientation courses conducted by the Academic work Laser Printer, Multifunctional
Staff College. Printer, Dot Matrix Printers, Inkjet
Printers, Scanner, Digital Camera, CD

University Automation
Writers, DVD Writers etc., are available.
Implementation of University Automation sys-
tem is in the final stages of completion and this d. Software
system would usher in e-governance practices. (i) MS Windows Platform: Windows 2003 Ad-
The system would enhance efficiency, transpar- vanced Server, Windows XP Professional Client,
ency and accuracy in rendering quality educa- Visual Basic, Access and SQL Server, Macromedia
tion services. Suite (Director/Flash/Fireworks/Dreamweaver),
MS Project, Adobe Acrobat Editor.
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(ii) Linux Platform: Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux basic infrastructural facilities viz. Mechnical
Shop, Glass blowing Shop and Electrical Shop,
9.0, Postgress SQL, C++, JAVA 1.1, Squid Proxy
to provide support in the repair and servicing of
Server, Apache Web Server, Lynx, Star Office scientific equipments. Fabrication of specific
Suite. components for experimental setup to
strengthen research and teaching activities of
(iii) Network Management Software: Cisco science departments are being undertaken.
Workgroup for Windows, SNMPc, CNA.
The USIC has executed several design,
(iv) Antivirus: Symantec Anti-virus Enterprises development and fabrication works ranging from
custom designed sample holders / cells to
Suite
electronic instrumentation and control modules.
(v) Online Database: Prowess from CMIE.

In the year 2005, the centre has been
reorganized into Central Instrumentation Facility
(vi) Statistical Package: SPSS 15.0
under the School of Physical, Chemical and
Applied Sciences and Sophisticated Analytical
(vii) Microsoft Campus Agreement covers the serv-
Instruments are added to provide analytical
ers and desktops.
service, in addition to the workshop facilities.
Details of Officers/Faculty
Mechanical Shop
The following are the staff:
1. Systems Manager & Head The Mechanical workshop is equipped with Heavy
duty Lathe, Milling machine, Vertical drilling
Marie Stanislas Ashok, M.E. (Anna machine, Welding units, Sheet bending machine,
shears in addition to a variety of hand tools,
University)
accessories and measuring instruments.
Specialization: Computer Networks, Distributed
Systems, High-speed Networks Custom designed sample cells, metallic and non-
metallic elements for sample handling/
2. Systems Analyst
preparation, Acrylic column stands, fume hoods,
K. Palanivel, M.Tech.(Pondicherry acid distillation unit etc., have been fabricated
as required by the researchers.
University)
Specialization: Design Pattern, Software Agents Glass Blowing Shop

and Reuse
The Glass blowing shop takes care of repair of
glassware to minimize the total replacement
Central Instrumentation Facility costs as well as fabricated customized glassware
to suit the local needs. It had also fabricated
The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) was
several galsswares which are not readily
establised in the university as University Science
available in the market and also few substitution
Instrumentation Centre (USIC) in the year 1992
items for imported models.
under the UGC Plan Scheme. it housed three
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It is equipped with necessary burners, lathe, Canteen
grinding machine, annealing furnace, tools and
Two canteens are available on the campus.
accessories.
Post Office
Electronic Shop A post office functions on the campus where all
postal services including savings bank facilities
The Electronic shop has several laboratory test
are available.
and measuring instruments, Soldering Stations,
Component testers etc., to trouble shoot faculty Bank
instruments and set them right. Baisc Electronic
Indian Bank operates a branch with all services
components are maintained in the store for quick
in the University Campus. The ATM facility is
replacement. also available on the campus.
Assistance is provided to students in wiring and Transport

testing the circuits for their experimental or
The University offers limited transport facilities
project work. Design and fabrication of as it is far from the main city. It is preferred if
instrumentation and control modules are taken students make their own arrangements for
reaching the campus and attending classes.
up to meet customized requirements.
Analytical Instruments
The following analytical instruments were

augmented in the first phase during
2005-06
1. Vibrating Sample Magnetometer
2. UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
3. Scanning Electron Microscope with EDAX
4. High precision DC Conductivity measurement

setup comprising Nano-Voltmeters,
Electrometer, High current source measure unit.
Health Centre
The Health Centre of Pondicherry University

function in association with Pondihcerry
Institute of Medical Sciences with limited
facilities for the benefit of students and staff.
An Ambulance is also available for emergency
medical care.
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M.Phil. Tamil- General (Full-time)
10. SCHOOLS
M.Phil. Tamil- Modern Literature (Full-time)
M.Phil. Tamil-Religious Literature (Full-
SUBRAMANIA BHARATHI
time)
SCHOOL OF TAMIL
Ph.D. Tamil (Full-time)
LANGUAGE AND
LITERATURE
Two fellowships will be available on Bharathi
Dean: Professor A. Arivunambi to do research on the poems of Subramnia
The Department of Tamil was started in Bharathi from the academic year 2008-09.
1986. It has been established as
Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil
Entrance Examination
Language and Literature in 2003. At present
M.A. The written examination will consist
the School is offering M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D.
only of objective type questions on Tamil
programmes.
language, literature and culture.
The School is supported by UGC-SAP (DRS).
M.Phil. & Ph.D. The written paper will
The School has got approval from the UGC to consist of objective and essay- type
create a KAMBAN CHAIR in the School. The questions on Tamil language, literature and
School is planning to start several culture.
departments for various activities. Every
Faculty
year, the School of Tamil is conducting six
endowment lectures and seminars. Professors
Bharathi Day Celebration is also arranged *A. Arivunambi, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj
every year. University, Madurai)
Specialization: Epics, Ancient Literature,
The School has produced more than 80 Ph.D.
Dramatics and Folklore.
At present 30 candidates are doing Ph.D. in *S. Arokianathan, Ph.D. (University of
the School. More than 190 scholars received Washington, USA)
M.Phil. degree until 2005. 24 students are Specialization: Tamil Grammar, Mass
currently engaged in M.Phil. programme. Communication and Spoken Tamil-Teaching.
Many students have cleared the National *R. Nalangilli, Ph.D. (University of Madras,
Chennai)
Level UGC/SLET examinations.
Specialization: Comparative Literature and
This School offers facilities for intensive Literary Theories, Women Studies and Womens
study and research in different areas of Writing, Literature and Psychology.
*K. Ilamathy Janakiraman, Ph.D.
Tamil Literature such as Sangam
(Annamalai University, Chidambaram)
Literature, Epic Literature, Devotional Specialization: Siddars Literature, Religious
literature, Modern Literature, Comparative Literature, Journalism, Mass Communication,
Literature and Folklore. The thrust area of and Creative Literature.
the School is Theory and Grammar. *M.S. Arivudainambi, Ph.D. (Madurai
Kamaraj University, Madurai), D.Litt ( Tamil
Programmes of study University, Thanjavur )
M.A. Tamil Specialization: Tamil Literature, Saiva
Samayam, Fine Arts and Manuscriptology
* indicates as supervisors for guiding Ph.D. Candidates
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Readers (Business Finance), M.Phil. and Ph.D.
programmes. The Department of Economics
*M. Mathialagan, Ph.D. (Annamalai
offers M.A. (Applied Economics), M.Phil. and
University, Chidambaram)
Specialization: Modern Literature & Literary Ph.D. programmes, The Department of
Criticism. Tourism Studies offers a MBA programme
*A.Thirunagalingam, Ph.D. (Pondicherry specializing in Tourism. The Department
University, Puducherry) of Banking Technology offers a specialized
Specialization: Folklore, Ancient Tamil MBA programme in Banking Technology.
Grammar, Marxism and Literature
The School of Management offers the above
Lecturers
said programmes with a total placement
*M. Karunanidhi, Ph.D. (University of focus. While the regular MBA students are
Madras, Chennai) found getting good placements in leading
Specialization: Folklore and Manuscriptology MNCs and large Public Limited Companies
B. Ravikumar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry involved in manufacturing, service industry
University, Puducherry) as well as in high profile Software Industry,
Specialization: Modern Literature, Literary the MBA (Tourism) students are finding total
Criticism & Creative Literature placement in travel and tourism industries
as well as in hospitality business. M. Com.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
(Business Finance) programme offered by the
Department of Commerce has attracted the
Dean: Professor R. Paneerselvam attention of companies which are involved
in Finance and Investment, Fund
Management, Stock Broking, Banking and
School of Management is one of the popular
Non-banking activities. M. A. Economics
Schools of Excellence in the campus
students are found in great demand in those
primarily focusing on the business related
organisations involved in policy making such
courses since the very inception of this
as National Institutes devoted for Economic
University. This School consists of the
development, RBI, Government dept of
following Departments:
Economics & Statistics, etc. MBA Banking
Department of Management Studies Technology degree programme started
drawing attention of top leading banks and
Department of Commerce software companies concentrating on
Department of Economics Banking software.
Department of Tourism Studies

Department of Management
Department of Banking Technology
Studies
Department of International
Business Programmes of study
The Department of Management Studies Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

offers MBA & Ph.D. programmes, the The course comprises of Foundational
Department of Commerce offers M.Com. (eg. Business Environment), Fundamental
(eg. Law), Functional (eg. Marketing,
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Finance, Operations, Personnel, Systems *R. Prabhakara Raya, Ph.D. (Andhra
and their electives) and Fusional (eg. University, Vizhakapatnam)
Specialization: Human Resource Management,
Strategic Management) subjects.
Management Systems for Rural Development,
Ph.D. in Management Higher Education Management, and E-
(Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External)) Governance.
*S. Hariharan, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan
Entrance Examination University, Trichirapalli) (trasnfered to ACS)
Specialization: Managerial Finance, Managerial
M.B.A. Candidates who desire to join M.B.A. Accounting, Corporate Finance and Strategic
programme should have CAT (Common Cost Accounting.
Admission Test) scores. Selection from Readers
among those short-listed candidates on the *T. Nambirajan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
basis of the CAT scores, is made in University, Puducherry)
Puducherry through group discussion and Specialization: Productions and Operations
personal interview which are normally Management, Supply Chain Management, Total
scheduled in March. Admissions are already Quality Management, Service Operations
Management and Management Information
completed for the academic year 2007-08.
Systems.
Ph.D. Candidates will be selected based on S. Amanulla, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad,
an entrance examination followed by an Hyderabad) (On Leave)
interview at Pondicherry University. The
entrance test questions will be based on all Chitra Sivasubramanian, Ph.D. (Madurai
the functional areas of Management. Kamaraj University, Madurai)
Specialization: Organisational Behaviour,
Infrastructure facilities Human Resources Management and Industrial
Relations Management.
The Department has a well equipped
Uma Chandrasekaran, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
computer laboratory with the latest operating University, Puducherry)
systems and various application softwares. Specialization: Consumer Behaviour & Brand
Good audio-visual facilities are also Management, Advertising & Corporate
available. Communications Management, Services
Marketing (including Hospital Services) and
Faculty Sales & Distribution Logistics.
Lecturers (Selection Grade)
Professors
S. Victor Anand Kumar, M.B.A. (Pondicherry
*R. Panneerselvam, Ph.D. (Anna University, University, Puducherry)
Chennai) Specialization: Marketing, Information Systems
Specialization: Group Technology, Assembly and E-business
Line Balancing, Covering Techniques *B. Charumathi, Ph.D. (University of Madras,
Applications to Location Problems and Chennai)
Production Scheduling. Specialization: Accounting, Tax and Financial
*Basheer Ahmed Khan, Ph.D. (A.M.U., Management (including sectoral), HRD,
Aligarh) Entrepreneurship (including Women), Project
Specialization: Personnel Management, Management and Marketing of Financial
Industrial Relations and Training, HRD & Services.
Welfare Administration.
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Lecturer programme consists of objective type
questions. These questions are mostly
L. Mothilal, M.B.A.
Specialization: Public Systems Management, aimed at assessing the candidates basic
Management Information Systems, Education, understanding of concepts in subject at
Quality and General Management. B.Com. level. The areas include
Management concepts, Accounting,
Department of Commerce
Banking, Organizational Behaviour,
The Department of Commerce aims at Taxation, Insurance, Costing, Statistics,
training the commerce graduates with Auditing, Legal aspects of Business,
professional skills required to handle the Business Economics, Foreign Trade,
Finance Function in large sized corporate Corporate Secretaryship, Cooperation and
enterprise. The P.G. programme is to impart such alike.
knowledge and skills required to take up
The admission for M.Phil. programme
activities like Investment and Portfolio
consists of entrance test aimed at assessing
Management, Security Market Operations,
the advanced knowledge of the student at
Forex dealings, Accounts for Managers,
his/her P.G. level courses. It is mostly
General Management, Taxation
objective type. It is followed by an interview
Management, Treasury Management and
for assessing the students field of interest
Management of Mutual Funds and NBFCs,
and communication skills.
etc.
The students belonging to this programme The admission for Ph.D. programme is open
find placements in finance divisions of major twice a year. Based on the vacancies
MNCs like IBM, FORD, Fund Management & available with eligible guides and the field of
Stock Broking companies like M/s Karvey Specialization that a scholar wants to pursue,
Consultants, software companies the admission formalities are carried out by
concentrating on Accounting Solutions, in inviting the candidates for a written test and
addition to a good number of placements in an oral interview wherein the candidates
Banking and Insurance sectors. have to make a presentation on their
proposed topic before a selection committee.
The Department offers Ph.D. programme in
the fields of Finance, Banking, Marketing Infrastructure facilities
and Personnel Management.
The Department has been housed in Science
Programmes of study and Humanities Block II (IFloor) with spacey
class rooms and a Computer lab. (seven P-4
M.Com. Business Finance systems) with internet connection, Xeroxing
M.Phil. Commerce (Full-time) facility, Overhead 2 LCD projectors for
Ph.D. Commerce (Full-time) presentations constitute the basic
infrastructure. A 24 hour internet facility
Entrance Examination with access to CMIE Prowess data base, SPSS
statistical Software package, on-line
The admission for all the course is based on
journals from Science Direct, Epsco are the
national level entrance examination. The
merited facilities in the Department.
entrance examination for admission to
M.Com. (Business Finance) degree
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Faculty Programme of Study
Professors Ph.D. (Full time, Part-time (Internal &
*P. Palanichamy Ph.D. (Pondicherry External ))
University, Puducherry)
Specialization: Banking Financial Institutions M.Phil. (Full Time) and
& Markets, Organization Behavior and
M.A. (Applied Economics).
Personnel Management, Forex & Global
Financial Markets, Indian Financial System. Thrust area of Research and Research
Malabika Deo, Ph.D. (Pondicherry projects undertaken:
University, Puducherry) The thrust areas of research are Public
Specialization: Business Statistics, Portfolio Finance, International Economics, Monetary
Management, International Finance, Operation Economics and Gender Studies. Major
Research. projects from Ministry of Education,
P.Natarajan, Ph.D. (Alagappa University, Government of Puducherry, University
Karaikudi)
Grants Commission, etc. were undertaken.
Specialization: Project Management,
Entrepreneurship Development, Human Besides, faculty members published series
Resource Management, Fund Management and of articles in reputed journals like Artha
International Business Vijnan, Indian Economic Journal, Journal of
Reader Rural Development, Journal of Quantitative
Economics , Indian Journal of Labour
D. Lazar, Ph.D. (Madras University)
Economics, Asian-African Journal of
Specialization: Corporate Micro Finance,
Personal Fianance, International Financial Economics and Econometrics, Man-power
Management, Investment and protfolio Journal, Margin, Prajnan, etc.
Management, Derivative Management, Stock
Market and Economy, Financial cost and
Management Accounting. The selection for the P.G. and M.Phil.
Lecturer (Selection Grade) programmes will be based on a written
examination of 2 hours duration. For the
S. Aravanan, M.Phil. (Pondicherry M.A. degree programme the question paper
will be set based upon the bachelors degree
Specialization: Securities Analysis course and the P.G. level course will be the
Lecturer basis for the M.Phil. and Ph.D. entrance test.
The questions for P.G. entrance
K.B. Nideesh, M.Com. (Calicut University) examination shall be purely objective and for
Specialization: Taxation, Finance, Accounting M.Phil., it shall be both objective and
Cost & Management Accounting, Investment
subjective type.
Management.
Infrastructure Facilities
Department of Economics Good computing and Internet facilities are
available
The Department of Economics, came into
existence from 15.12.1986
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Faculty fellowship in IIT Mumbai, Centre for
Development Studies, Trivandrum,
Professors Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi,
*M. Ramadass, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Central University of Hyderabad, Institution
Chennai) (On Leave) of Socio Economic Changes, Bangalore,
Specialization: Agriculture Economics, Health TATA Institute of Social Sciences, etc. Some
Economics, Economics of Education
are employed as faculty members at various
*P. Ibrahim, Ph.D. (Kerala University,
educational institutions and executives in
Trivandrum)
multinational companies/banks.
Specialization: Fishery Economics, Energy
Economics and Health Economics.
*K. Sham Bhat, Ph.D. (Cochin University of Department of Tourism Studies
Science and Technology, Cochin) The beginning of the Department of Tourism
Specialization: Public Economics, Monetary
Studies (DTS) can be traced back to 1991
Economics, Econometrics.
when, with the seed financial support from
*M.Ramachandran, Ph.D. ( University of
the Central Ministry of Tourism and Civil
Hyderabad, Hyderabad)
Specialization: Monetary Economics. Aviation, a Centre for Tourism Studies (CTS)
*V.Nirmala, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj was established in Pondicherry University
University, Madurai ) as a nodal centre for advanced tourism
Specialization: Agriculture Economics, Women education and research. The CTS was
Studies. elevated to the status of a Department during
Readers 2005-06.
The Department has a track record of

*P.Muthaiyan, Ph.D. (University of Madras,
Chennai) excellent placements for its students. The
Specialization: Agriculture Economics, students get an early exposure to the
Economics of Education, Regional Economics industrial life during the two month Summer
Internship Training. Some of the Alumni of
* S. Harikumar, Ph.D. (Cochin University of the DTS have reached the middle and senior
Science and Technology, Cochin)
level manageial positions in multinational
Specialization: Agriculture Economics,
Environmental Economics, Health Economics. travel companies. Some have chosen to
become educators and researchers while a
J. Srinivasan, Ph.D.
few others have opted to the entrepreneurs.
Specialization: Economics of Education, Health
Economics, Public Economics, Economics and Companies that recently visited the campus
Statistics. and recruited the students include: Thomas
Lecturer Cook, SOTC, Carlson Wagonlit, Orbit, Ramoji
Film City, Dakshina Chitra, Le Meridian,
*Puja Padhi Ph.D.(University of Hyderabad, ) Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Orbit Tours
& Travels, Ascon Travels, Stic Travels, etc.
Specialization: Econometrics, Financial
Economics
Placements:
Some of the students who completed P.G.
programme are doing M.Phil. /Ph.D. with
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Programme of study Interpretation
Section D: General Awareness related to
MBA Tourism Business & Tourism
The Department of Tourism Studies offers a Infrastructure facilities

two year full-time Master of Business
Computer Lab with educational softwares
Administration (MBA) programme
and uninterrupted high-speed internet
specializing in Tourism.
connectivity; OHP/LCD projectors and other
Admission to the MBA (Tourism) programme multimedia aids; well-equipped class rooms;
is based on an entrance test conducted by online and print journal database, etc. are
the University, followed by group discussion available.
and personal interview. The Entrance
Faculty
Examination (2 hours duration) all consists
of 100 multiple choice objective questions Professor
in FOUR sections with 25 questions in each
*G. Anjaneya Swamy, Ph.D. (Andhra
section: University, Vishakapatnam)
Section A: English Comprehension Specialization:General Management,
Section B: Numerical Ability Entrepreneurship Development and Services
Marketing.
Section C: Test of Reasoning
Lecturers
Section D: General Awareness
The Written test is along the lines of any *Sampad Kumar Swain, Ph.D. ( Utkal
competitve test like CAT, MAT, etc. conducted University )
for admissiion to management programs. Specialization: Airlines & Travel Management
Students desirous of joining the programme and Eco-tourism
are requested to visit the Universitys website *Jitendre Mohan Mishra, Ph.D. (HNB
for the latest information. Garhural University )
Specialization: Eco Tourism, Accounting for
Ph.D. in Tourism tourism, Tourism economics and Tourism
planning.
Based on the vacanies available with eligible
guides and the field of specialization that a Anuchandran, M.Phil. (Kerala University)
prospective scholar wants to pursue, the ad- Specialization: TDestination Marketing,
mission procedure involves: Sustainable Tourism, HRM, Geography of
Tourism
(i) a written examination and
Note: Apart from the full-time Faculty Members,
(ii) a personal interview
the Department of Tourism Studies frequently
The Written examination consists of 100 invites a large number of visiting faculties and
multiple choice objective questiions in FOUR guest speakers, both from the academia and
sections of 25 questions each: the industry.
Section A: Verbal Ability of English
Comprehension
Section B: Problem Solving & Logical Placements
Reasoning
The companies like Thomas Cook, Orbit
Section C: Research Methods & Data
Travels and Tours, Carlson Wagonlit, Ramoji
Film City, Dakshina Chitra, SOTC, Sahara
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Group, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, infrastructure management and
Ascon Travels, Stick Travels, etc. are some Information system Audit.
of the recruiters. Providing the basic knowledge on the
working of financial markets, banking
Department of Banking Technology operations, stock market operations,
Forex market, capital flows, arbitrage
Programme of Study
operations and derivative instruments,
MBA Banking Technology working of euro currency markets for
The Department of Banking Technology possible global exposure on the working
came into existence to offer a specialized of euro currency markets for possible
M.B.A programme in Banking Technology global exposure on the working of
Financial networks.
from the academic year 2005 -06. The UGC
Major highlights of the course
has sanctioned this programme under its
Innovative/Interdisciplinary schemes of Industry integrated curriculum
10th plan funding to be offered jointly by 24X365 days Internet Campus
School of Management and Ramanujan AC class room with Wi-Fi connectivity
School of Mathematics and Computer Laptops for every student to participate
Science. in Web based teaching
Case studies on Fortune 500 companies
MBA (Banking Technology) is a specialized Guest lectures by bankers,
inter-disciplinary programme primarily industrialists, software professionals.
focused on developing manpower with know- Entrance Examination
how and know-why skills regarding
management of technology used in the bank Candidate are admitted based on all India
and finance industries. level entrance examination conducted by the
University followed by group discussion and
More specifically, this programme is aimed personal interviews. This entrance test is
at: similar to that of any standard all India
management admission tests (on lines of
Imparting skills and knowledge required CAT / MAT / GMAT) with objective type
to manage modern business enterprises questions. Stress is relatively high in the
involved in the Finance and Banking areas of mathematics and computer science
companies involved in providing Banking subjects.
solutions.
Designing and developing learning skills
Faculty
in the fields of data management, data
warehousing, information gateways, Professor
finance networks, e-commerce, *K. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Ph.D. (Nagarjuna
information security, IT laws ad Cyber University)
crimes in addition to strategies involved Specializations: Financial Management,
in implementing Computer Networks, IT security Analysis & Portfolio Management,
Derivatives Management and Global Financial
Markets & International Finance
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Readers compete in the present day emerging global
economy, one needs to have a through
T. Chitralekha M.Tech. (Pondicherry understanding of international management
University) and strategies, global financial markets,
Specializations: Information Security, Data multicultural organizations, and the
warehousing, Agent Technology.
competitive structure of global economies
R. Sankaranarayanan, Ph.D. (Gandhigram
and industries. In this emerging and
Rural Institute) (On Contract)
Specializations: Banking & Finance, Bank transforming situation, Pondicherry
Management, Forex Management University has establised the Department of
V. Prasanna Venkesan, M.Tech. International Business (DIB) to offer a
(Pondicherry University) specialized two-year fulltime post-graduate
Specializations: Software Architecture, Object- degree in MBA-International Business.
Oriented Systems, Multilingual-based systems,
Programming Languages. The DIB has designed the MBA-International
Business programme with a special focus on
Lecturers imparting training and molding aspirants to
acquire needed core competencies, which
S. T. Surulivel, M.B.A., M.Phil. (On are specifically required to manage global
Contractor) business operations. Besides giving
Specialization: Banking Technology conventional management education inputs,
Management, Marketing Management, Strategic
a highly competent set of faculty has
Financial Management and Merchant Banking
& Financial Services designed and developed a course structure
which will provide core competency skills in
S. Vijayalakshmi, M.C.A. (Bharathidasan chosen areas of international business
University) ranging from geo-political issues, managing
Specialization: Computer Networks for Bankers, in emerging economies, international trade
Financial Information system, Dtabase and logistics, global banking, financial
Management system. srvices and insurance management, IT and
ITES management, international tourism,
hospitality and customer relationship
Department of International
management, retial management, export
Business and import system, cross-cultural;
management, foreign language and
Programme of Study
environmental issues. The course
MBA International Business curriculum is so organised that the students
are groomed to take up the challenges of new
The process of globalization has enabled India millennium, which are truly international
to emerge as economic super power wherein and competitive in nature and not restricted
it is attracting investment from gaint global by geographical or political boundaries.
business players of multi-nations. At the
Selection Procedure
same time, a sizable number of Indian MNCs
are gearing up international business Admission to the MBA (International
operations across the worlds. To effectively Business) programme will be based on All
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India level entrance examinations to be Lecturer (Senior Scale)
conducted by the University. The short listed P. Sridharan, M.Phil. (Pondicherry
candidates in the written examinatin will University, Puducherry)
have to appear for Group Discussion (GD) and Specialization: Financial and Management
Accounting
Personal Interview (PI). Interested candidates
may visit the universitys website for more Lecturers
information (www.pondiuni.org.) Y. Venkata Rao, Ph.D. (Andhra University)
Specialization: Human Resources Management,
Highlights of the programme Strategic Management, Cross-Cultural
Management
The DIB will be housed in a separate state of
Manoj E. Prabhakar, M.Phil.
the art completes equipped with all
Specialization: Marketing Consumer Behaviour,
infrastructural facilities needed for the Strategic Management, Cross-Cultural
students to develop themselves as global Management
leaders. Some of the facilities which are
proposed to be offered include the following:
RAMANUJAN SCHOOL OF
MATHEMATICS &
Congenial air conditioned class rooms
with audio visual aids
COMPUTER SCIENCE
24x365 days internet campus Dean: Professor H.P. Patil
Class rooms with Wi-Fi connectivity
The Ramanujan School of Mathematics &
Laptops for every students for effective
Computer Science comprising of the
participation.
Departments of Mathematics, Statistics &
Placement Cell with good track record. Computer Science was established on
Well equipped library 23.3.04 as per the Academic Ordinances of
Case studies with international the Pondicherry University. The School aims
perspectives at imparting quality education in
Mathematics, Computer Science,
Terms papers, Team projects and
Communication Technology, Engineering
internship
and Information, which are realized by the
Guest lectures by top executives various post graduate study programmes in
from MNCs Mathematics, Statistics & Computer
Professor Sciences offered by the School.
*K. Mohan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, All the three Departments of the School have
Puducherry), distinguished faculty, and well equipped
Specialization: Strategic Financial Management, laboratories with excellent computing
Corporate Finance, International Finance, facilities. Research activities in emerging
Management Accounting. research disciplines are being carried out
*D. Sambandhan, Ph.D. (Gokale Institute, in the Departments. About 12 research
Pune) (Adjunct Faculty) scholars mentored by experienced
Specialization: Managerial Economics,
supervisors are currently pursuing their
International Economics, Global Financial
Markets. research works in these disciplines.
Research projects funded by AICTE, NBHM,
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DST and UGC also add to the credit of the (Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External))
School. The National Board for Higher Mathematics
The School also paves way for the plethora (NBHM) gives an annual grant of about
of employment opportunities to the students
Rs. 5.5 lakhs for procuring books and journals
by organizing Campus Placement
for the library.
Programmes by inviting various IT
Companies. Entrance Examination
School Programme of Study The question paper for admission to M.Sc.
Mathematics will comprise of 50 objective
From the Academic year 2007-2008, the type questions at the B.Sc. level. A majority
School offers the following programme of questions will be on the following topics:
sets, sequences, series, limits, continuity,
Five years Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics,
differentiation, integration, trigonometry,
Statistics and Computer Science
analytical geomentry, complex variable,
Entrance Examination group theory, vector spaces, matrices,
determinant, linear transformations, rank,
The selection for the 5 year Integrated M.Sc. nullity, eigenvalues of linear maps,
(Mathematics, Statistics and Computer elementary probability, vector calculus and
Science) will be based on the entrance ordinary differential equations.
examination consisting of 75 objective type
questions (60 in Mathematics and 15 in For admission to M.Phil. /Ph.D. the questions
Computer Science) at Higher Secondary will be of objective type at the M.Sc. level. A
level. majority of questions will be drawn from
algebra, topology, functional analysis, linear
Co-ordinator algebra, real analysis, complex analysis,
graph theory, discrete mathematics,
Professor
analytical dynamics, number theory,
K.M. Tamizhmani, Ph.D. (University of differential equations, fluid mechanics and
Madras, Chennai), FNASc. basic probability.
Specialization: Integrable systems.
Infrastructure facilities
The Department has a well-equipped
Department of Mathematics
computer laboratory and a library. Various
The Department was established in 1986 and mathematical softwares are also available.
it aims to train people who are oriented
Faculty
towards research and teaching in advanced
areas of Mathematics. Professors
Programmes of study *H.P. Patil, Ph.D. (Karnataka University,

Dharwad), Doc. Math. Sci. (University of
M.Sc. Mathematics Warsaw, Poland)
Specialization: Graph Theory, Discrete
M.Phil. Mathematics (Full-time) Mathematics and Algorithms
*A.M.S. Ramasamy, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)
Ph.D. Mathematics
Specialization: Number Theory
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*V. Indumathi, Ph.D. (University of indespensable part of any research team
Madras, Chennai) carrying out any research investigation.
Specialization: Abstract Approximation
Theory, Geometry of Banach Spaces. Programme of study
*K.M. Tamizhmani, Ph.D. (University of M.Sc. Statistics
Madras, Chennai), FNASc.
Specialization: Integrable systems. Entrance Examination
Readers The question paper for the entrance
*M. Subbiah, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) examination for admission to the M.Sc.
Specialization: Hydrodynamics Stability. Statistics course will consists of 50 objective
V. Muruganadam, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur) type questions. Out of these 30 question will
Specialization: Harmonic Analysis. be from the following topics. Descriptive
Statistics, Probability, Distribution,
Lecturer (Senior Scale)
Statistical Inference, Designing of
T.Duraivel, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, experiments, Quality Control and Vital
Puducherry)
Statistics at the B.Sc. level.
Specialization: Commutative Algebra.
Lecturer The remaining 20 questions will be from the
following topics in Mathematics, Matrices,
A. Joseph Kenedy, Ph.D. (University of
Madras, Chennai) Determinants, Sequence and Series,
Specialization: Algebra.
Department of Statistics Differentiation, Integration and Algebra at

the B.Sc. allied level.
The Department of Statistics was established
Placements
during October 2006. Currently, the
department offers M.Sc. Statistics Program The Placement activities of the Department
and the department has planned to offer are taken care of by a Placement Cell which
M.Phil and Ph.D. Programs in Statistics in comprises of student member and a faculty
future. The department aims to train advisor. The placement Cell organizes
students in the development and applications Campus recruitment programmes every year
of Statistical techniques for analyzing data and takes pride in facilitating placement for
arising in the scientific investigation of the eligible students in Multinational
problems in the various disciplines. it is also Companies and other Government
proposed to provide first hand practical departments.
experience in handling modern statistical Infrastructure facilities
softwares in the analysis of such data.
The department has plans to establish soon
In the present scenario, it is rather a Sophisticated Computer Laboratory with all
impossible, even to think of any field which statistical software soon.
does not employ modern statistical tools to
arrive at rational conclusions from research
studies and a Statistician is always an
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Faculty Operating Systems like Windows NT, Linux,
Professors Sun Solaries and Mac OS, Grid Computing
and Cluster Computing have also been
*P. Dhanavanthan, Ph.D. (University of
facilitated in the servers. Intranet facility
Madras, Chennai)
Specialization: Distribution theory, Operation and Internet facility ( 8 Mbps link ) are also
Research available. An enhanced multimedia lab of the
M. Rajagopalan, Ph.D. (Oklahoma State department is equipped with state of the art
University) Apple machines.
UGC - Visiting Professor
Research Activities
Specialization: Statistical Inference
Lecturer (Senior Scale) The Department hosts research activities
Kiruthika, Ph.D. (University of Madras, in the following discipline : Extreme
Chennai) Programming, Object Oriented Systems,
Specialization: Cluster Analysis, Artificial Software Architecture, Multilingual-Based
Bueral Network Systems, Software Agents, Evolutionary
Computing, Bioinformatics, Language
Lecturers Engineering, Software Testing, Real Time
Navin Chandra, Ph.D. (Banaras Hindu Operating Systems, Neural Networks and
University) Distributed databases.
Specialization: Reliability Theory
Programmes of study
Subhradev Sen, M.Sc. (Visva-Bharathi,
Santiniketan) The Department offers the following degree
programmes:
Department of Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science
M.C.A.
The Department aims at imparting quality
education in Computer Science & M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering.
Engineering and Information Technology M.Tech. Network & Internet Engineering.
through various post-graduate programmes.
It also offers an atmosphere conducive for Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering.
research scholars for pursuing research in [Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External)]
various advanced areas of Computer
Science, Engineering and Information Entrance Examination
Technology.
M.Sc. Computer Science: The entrance
Infrastructure facilities examination is of objective type. The
The Department has four well-equipped question paper will consist of 20 questions
computer laboratories namely, Main lab, in general arithmetic and 70 from Data
Multimedia lab, Grid Computing Lab and Structures and Algorithms, Digital Logic and
M.Tech lab, housing about 120 state-of-art Computer Organisation, Operating Systems,
cinouter systems with latest configuration, System Software, Microprocessors, SAD,
all connected to various servers running DBMS, Automata, Programming Languages
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(C & C++) and Recent Trends in Computer Placements
Science. The Placement activities of the Department
are taken care of by a Placement Cell which
M.C.A. Admission to M.C.A. is based on comprises of student members and a faculty
entrance examination followed by group advisor. The Placement Cell organizes
discussion and interview. The entrance Campus recruitment programmes every year
examination is of objective type. The and takes pride in facilitating placement for
question paper will consist of 90 questions the eligible students in MNCs like IBM, HCL,
covering the following topics, Comprehension Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Verizon, HO, ITC, CTS,
and verbal ability, A n a l y t i c a l Honeywell, Oatni Computers, iGate, iFlex,
ability,Logical reasoning, Mathematical etc.
aptitude (+2) and General awareness in
Faculty
Computer Science.
Professors
M.Tech. Computer Science & Engg. and
*S. Kuppuswami, Dr. Ing. (University of
M.Tech. Network & Internet Engineering: Rennes I, France) ( Deputed to
Admission to M.Tech. is based on entrance Administration)
examination followed by an interview. The Specialization: Software Engineering,
written examination is of objective type. Software Architecture, Object Oriented Systems,
Multilingual-based systems, Network
Questions will be from the following subjects: Management Systems.
Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer
*R. Subramanian, Ph.D. (IIT, Delhi) (On
Architecture, Operating Systems, System
Leave)
Software, Microprocessors, DBMS, Networks,
Compilers, Automata, AI, Graphics, Software Specialization: Parallel & Distributed
Algorithms, Evolutionary Algorithms, Robotics.
Engineering, Programming Languages (C,
C++ and Java) and Recent Trends in
Computer Science.
Ph.D. Admission to Ph.D. is based on the Reader

entrance examination, presentation of the
*P. Davachelvan, M.E., Ph.D. (Anna
research topic followed by an interview. University, Chennai)
Specialization: Software Testing, Software
Students Activities Metrics, Software Quality Assurance,
The Computer Science students Distributed Systems.
association, PIXEL, provides opportunities to Lecturers (Sr. Scale)
sharpen the skills of students by organizing
S. Sivasathya, M.Tech. (Pondicherry
lectures and students meet. The alumini of
the department deliver lectures on latest
Specialization: Evolutionary Algorithms, DBMS,
topics periodically for updating the skill sets
OODBMS, BioInformatics.
of the students.
K. Vijayanand, M.C.A. (R.E.C, Tirchy)
Specialization: Computer Applications, Natural
Language Processing.
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Lectureres SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL,
CHEMICAL AND APPLIED
R.P. Seenivasan, M.C.A. (Madras University,
Chennai)
SCIENCES
Specialization: Operating Systems, Information Dean: Professor S. Balakrishnan
Technologies, Data Base Management Systems.
T. Sivakumar, M.Tech. (Pondicherry

The School of Physical, Chemical and Applied
University, Puducherry) Sciences consists of the following
Specialization: DBMS, Data Communication
Networks, Object Oriented programming, Object- departments.
Oriented System Design, Network Security.
Department of Physics
R. Sunitha, M.C.A, M.Tech. (Pondicherry
University , Puducherry) Department of Chemistry
Specialization: Software Architecture, Software
Engineering. Department of Earth Sciences
P. Sujatha, M.Tech. (Pondicherry
Department of Applied Psychology
University , Puducherry)
Specialization: Data Mining, Data Department of Library and
Warehousing, Evolutionary Algorithms, Formal
Information Science
Languages
K. Suresh Joseph, M.Tech. ( University of Center for Electronic Media
Madras, Chennai)
Specialization: Operating Systems, Analysis of The School is uniquely placed to conduct
Algorithms and Design, Data Structures, Real
interdisciplinary teaching and research
Time Operating Systems, Distributed Systems,
Neural Networks. activities in the physical sciences. The
M. Sathya, M.Tech. (Pondicherry above Departments of the School offer M.Sc.,
University , Puducherry) M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes. The
Specialization: Software Engineering, System
Departments in the School also offer an
Software, Bio-Informatics, Intelligent integrated M.Sc. programme of five years
Computing, Software Architecture. duration in Physics, Chemistry and Applied
K.S. Kuppusamy, M.Sc. (Madurai Kamaraj Geology for the +2 students.
University, Madurai)
All the Departments have distinguished
Specialization: Neural Networks, Digital Image
Processing, Visual Programming, Operating faculty and excellent laboratory and
Systems, Web Programming. computational facilities. There are more
S.K.V. Jayakumar, M.E. ( University of than 30 research scholars engaged in
Madras, Chennai) frontline areas of research. A very high
Specialization: Distributed Database, Mobile percentage of M.Sc. students of the School
Database, theoretical Computer Science. have cleared national level tests, UGC-CSIR
P. Veni, M.E. (Annamalai University, NET and GATE.
Chidambaram)
Specialization: Data Structures, DBMS, Data
Communication Networks.
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The students and researchers of the Specializatiions for M.Sc. (Physics)
Departments routinely use common Laser physics
facilities like, Vibrating Sample Condensed matter physics
Magnetometer (Lakeshore, USA), UV-VIS- Electronics
NIR Spectrophotometer (Carry 5000) and
Facilities available
scanning Electron Microscope with Energy
Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) Analyzer that Powder X-ray diffractometer
are recently augmented, in the Central Impedance analayzer
Instrumentation Facility (CIF). FT-IR spectrometer
All the Departments of the School are Laser based experiments
supported by DST-FIST programme and the Computing laboratory
Department of Chemistry is also supported Ultrasonic interferometer
by UGC-SAP funding. Sophisticated Microwave bench
equipments have been procured under these Glove box
funding and these are extensively used for Battery cycle tester
teaching and research. Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Susceptibility meter
High temperature furnaces
Department of Physics Spinner magnetometer
The Department of Physics came to
Research / Placement Opportunities
existence on 01-06-1987 and facilities are
available for intensive training and research
The students of Department were placed in
in basic areas of Physics. The Department
leading scientific laboratories as well as in
has been recognized for special funding by
MNCs. Our students have been successful
DST under the Fund for Improvement of
in the national level examinations viz. GATE
Science and Technology Infrastructure
/CSIR-UGC resulting in research
(FIST) programme. The faculty members
placements.
have received major research project grants
for more than Rs.4.0 crores from different Programmes of study
funding agencies like DST, AICTE, UGC, M.Sc. Physics programme is offered with
IFCPAR, DRDO, DAE, INSA and CSIR, three Specializations (Condensed Matter
Government of India and published more than Physics/ Laser Physics/ Electronics)
400 papers in internationally reputed
M.Sc. Physics (5 year Integrated)
journals. Some of the faculty members
received several national, international M.Phil. Physics (Full-time)
awards, fellowships and membership in the Ph.D. Physics
national committees and referees in many [Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External)]
national and international journals. The
Department conducts M.Sc. (Physics)
programme and train research scholars for The question paper will consist of objective
M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Physics in the following type questions.
areas: For P.G. studies: The objective question
paper covers all the subjects at U.G. degree
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with Physics as Main and Mathematics and
Specialization: Geo-magnetism, Magnetism and
Chemistry as ancillaries. Magnetic Materials, Spectroscopy.
For M.Phil. and Ph.D. Courses: The objective *V.V. Ravikanth Kumar , Ph. D. (Sri
question paper covers all the subjects studies Venkateswara University, Tirupati)
under P.G. course in Physics Specialization: Photonic Crystal Fibers, Glass
/ Glass-ceramics, Spectroscopy.
Infrastructure facilities *S. Sivaprakasam, Ph.D. (University of
Hyderabad, Hyderbad)
The Department has sufficient
Specialization: Semiconductor Lasers, Secure
infrastructure to conduct M. Sc. practical communications.
courses in routine as well as advanced level
*R. Sivakumar, Ph.D. (IIT, Madras)
experiments. The department is equipped Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics (Expt)
with the following facilities: Fourier , Hydrogen in Metals, Computational Fluid
Transform Infrared Spectrometer, Dynamics, Computational Physics.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter,
Impedance Analyser, Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Lecturers
Interferometer, VSM (Lakeshore), UV-VIS-IR
Spectrometer (Varian), Digital Nano Volt and *S.V.M Satyanarayana, Ph.D. (University of
Madras/IGCAR, Kalpakkam)
Current Meters (Keithely), Advanced XRD
Specialization: Nonlinear Dynamics, Statistical
and Excellent Computer Labs. Mechanics, Biophysics, Computational Physics.
Faculty A. Ramesh Naidu, M.Phil. (University of
Hyderabad)
Professor Specialization: Cpndensed Matter Physics,
Cognitive Science.
*T.K. Nambinarayanan, Ph.D. (University *Alok Sharan, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)
of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Lasers, Experimental Nonlinear
Specialization: Acoustics , Chemical Physics, Optics.
Magnetic Resonance. *Rabindra Nath Bhowmik, Ph.D. (Jadavpur
University/SINP, Kolkatta)
*N. Satyanarayana, Ph.D. ( IIT, Chennai) Specialization: Experimental Condensed Matter
Specialization: Solid State Ionics, Solid State Physics, Magnetism and Magneto-transport
Spectroscopy, Crystal Growth, Magnetic Phenomena.
Resonance.
*G. Govindaraj, Ph.D. (University of Madras, S.V.S. Nageswara Rao, Ph.D. (University of
Chennai) Hyderabad)
Specialization: Thin Films, Solid State Ionics, Specialization: Experimental condensed
Dielectric Spectroscophy. matter physics, Semi-conductor multilayers,
Hyderogen in silicon, Ion-solid interactions.
*K. Porsezian, Ph.D. (Bharthidasan
University, Tiruchirapalli) Department of Chemistry
Specialization: Non-linear Dynamics, Non-linear
Fibre Optics, Solitons, Theoretical Physics. The Department of Chemistry, started in
1987, offers 2 year M.Sc. (Chemical
Readers Sciences), 5 year M.Sc. (Chemistry),
Integrated, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes.
*G. Chandrasekaran, Ph.D. (Annamalai From the very beginning, the post-graduate
University, Annamalai Nagar)
students of the Department, at the end of
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their course, qualify for the National level question paper consists of 100 questions, out
tests, such as UGC-CSIR NET/GATE to seek of which 10 questions are from mathematics
academic progression. Pharmaceutical at +2 level and the rest 90questions are
companies visit the Department every year distributed equally among Inorganic, Organic
to conduct campus interviews and recruit and Physical Chemistry at undergraduate
students for suitable positions. level.
The Department of Chemistry is equipped M.Sc. (Chemistry) - (Five year Integrated):
to support high quality teaching and The selection is based on entrance test
international standard research activities. comprising objective type multiple choice
The Department has highly qualified faculty questions. The question paper consist of 100
members to conduct research in fore-front questions, out of which 10 questions are from
areas of Chemistry, Research work of faculty English at +2 level and the remaining 90
members is supported by the premier questions are distributed equally among
national funding agencies such as DST, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at +2
CSIR, AICTE and UGC. Research output is level.
recognized published in International and
National journals and awards. M.Phil. Chemistry (Full-Time): The
Interdisciplinary and collaborative research selection is based on entrance test
is a feature of the Department. There are comprising objective type multiple choice
about 40 Ph.D. scholars and 21 M.Phil. questions. The question paper consist of 100
Scholars engaged in research activities. questions, out of which 10 questions are from
A good number of visitors come to interact theoretical Chemistry, while the remaining
with the faculty/students and to give 90 questions are distributed equally among
lectures. Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry
The Department is supported by the at graduate level.
Department of Science & Technology, Ph.D. Chemistry (Full-Time, Part-Time
Govt. of India FIST and the University (Internal)): The selection is based on
Grants Commissions SAP (DRS) entrance examination held in common with
programmes to achieve academic M.Phil. entrance test and viva. The question
potentials. paper consist of 100 questions, out of which
Programmes of study 10 questions are from theoretical Chemistry,
while the remaining 90 questions are
M.Sc. Chemical Sciences distributed equally among Inorganic, Organic
M.Sc. Chemistry (Five year Integrated) and Physical Chemistry at graduate level.
The candidates, who are qualified in NET/
M.Phil. Chemistry (Full-Time)
GATE/CSIR etc. are exempted from taking
Ph.D. Chemistry written examination.
[Full-time, Part-time (Internal]]
The Department has excellent working
M.Sc. Chemical Sciences: The selection is culture and facilities to carry out research
based on entrance test comprising objective in forefront areas of Chemistry. Research
type multiple-choice questions. The
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facilities include EPR (X-band), NMR (400 and Specialization: Inorganic Photochemistry,
60 MHz), IR, GC-MS, HPLC, Digital Nanomaterial Photocatalysis, Correlation
Analysis on Reactivity, Absorption Dynamics.
Polarimeter, Atomic Absorption
Spectrometer, Fluorescence, UV-VIS Readers
Spectrometers, Glove Box and Silicon *Bidhu Bhusan Das, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)
graphics to conduct research in areas such Specialization: Synthesis and state-of-the- art
as Magnetic Resonance, Organi Synthesis, structure-property relations in Electronic and
Solid-State Chemistry, Organometallic Magnetic Materials, Magnetic Resonance
Chemistry, Porphyrin Chemistry, Green spectroscopy (EPR, NMR).
Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry. The
Department has excellent computational *R. Venkatesan, Ph. D. (IIT, Mumbai)
facility and computer networking for intra Specialization: Inorganic Photochemistry, EPR
of Bio-molecules, Computers in Chemical
and internet. Other sophisticated
Education, Electrochemistry.
instruments such as Single crystal XRD, ESI-
MS, C/H/N analyzer, X-ray fluorescence, EPR
*Bala. Manimaran, Ph.D. (IIT, Mumbai)
(Q-band) etc. will be added very shortly.
Specialization: Organometallics, Nanoscale
Materials and Supramolecular Chemistry
All the faculty members have individual
laboratories with good research equipments Lecturer (Senior Scale)
to carry out day-to-day research. The
G. Vasuki, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj
scholars have access to several online
University, Madurai)
journals and databases. Research seminars,
Specialization: Green Chemistry, Stereoselective
invited lectures and group discussions are Synthesis and Chemistry Education
constantly held for the benefit of research (Constructivist Learning).
scholars. The Department also conducts
National Seminars and DST-PAC meetings Lecturers
to strengthen the research activities.
*N. Dastagiri Reddy, Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)
Specialization: Main group organometallics,
Faculty transition metal based homogenous catalysis.
*M.M. Balakrishnarajan, Ph.D.
Professors (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli)
*H. Surya Prakash Rao, Ph.D. (IISc, Specialization: Chemical Information Sciences.
Bangalore) *C.R. Ramanathan, Ph.D. (University of
Specialization: Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Hyderabad, Hyderabad)
Stereochemistry, Green Chemistry and Specialization: Drug design and development,
Industrial Organic Chemistry. Asymmetric organic transformations.
*P. Sambasiva Rao, Ph.D. (IIT, Chennai)
Binoy Krishna Saha, Ph.D. ( University
Specialization: Single Crystal EPR Studies on
transition metal ions; EPR and Optical Studies
of Hyderabad, Hyderabad)
on minerals; EPR Dating. Specialization: Crystal Engineering, Host-guest
*K. Anbalagan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chemistry, Polymorphism.
Chennai)
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Placements lum includes theory courses offered by expe-
rienced faculty, lab courses with world class
Out going Ph.D., M.Phil. and M.Sc. students
equipment facilities, intensive field train-
find employment in leading pharmaceutical
ing at the best locations in the country, and
companies like Dr. Reddy Research
a project work supported by modern labora-
Laboratories, Shasun Drugs and G.V.K
tory facilities.
Biosciences, SRF, Orichid Labs etc. Scholars
/students find employment through campus
interviews as well as by direct contact. Ph. D. Earth Sciences [Full-time, Part-time
Some of the Ph.D. and M.Phil. and M.Sc. (Internal & External)]
students go abroad for higher studies /post-
doctoral research. The research programme includes courses
designed to develop research orientation, and
Ongoing Research Project: supervised research work in conventional as
Faculty research is supported by national well as emerging areas of geoscience, sup-
funding agencies for about Rs.200 lakhs by ported by state of the art research facilities
CSIR, UGC, DST, AICTE, etc. and also the and sophisticated research equipments in-
Department is supported by special funding cluding XRD, ICP-AES, TIMS, optical micro-
by UGC-SAP (DRS) and DST (FIST). scopes and heating-freezing stage.
Department of Earth Sciences
Selection for M.Sc (Applied Geology) will be
based on the examination at B.Sc level con-
The Department of Earth Sciences at sisting of objective type questions in Geology
Pondicherry University was started in Sep- The selection for the M.Sc. Applied Geology
tember 1994. The Department is being sup- (Five year integrated) will be based on the
ported by the DST, Government of India un- entrance examination consisting of objective
der FIST programme and National Facility type questions in Physics, Chemistry and
programme for Isotope Geosciences and Geo- Mathematics at +2 level. For admission to
chronology. The Department strives to Ph.D, there will be an examination consist-
achieve academic excellence, and to produce ing of short answer type questions at M.Sc.
geoscientists with world class training. level covering topics like Mineralogy, Struc-
ture & Tectonics, Igneous and Metamorphic
Programme of study Petrology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Pa-
leontology, Economic Geology, Geochemistry,
M.Sc. Applied Geology (2 years)
Basic Geophysics, Remote Sensing, etc.
M.Sc. Applied Geology (Five year Inte- There will also be an interview for admis-
grated) sion to Ph.D programme.
These M.Sc. courses are designed to develop Infrastructure Facilities

basic understanding of the earth and the
earth processes, as well as to develop skills The Department has well equipped laborato-
to apply this knowledge to solve problems of ries with sophisticated equipments to cater
scientific and national importance. Curricu-
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to the needs of practical course-work of M.Sc. Research Activities
students as well as for research. Major fa-
cilities available in the Department are listed The research areas offered by the Department
below: are Geochemistry, Isotope Geochronology, Ore
Geology, Sedimentology, Structural Geology, Tec-
Mineralogy, Petrology & Paleontology Laborato- tonics and Metamorphic Petrology. Interdisci-
ries: X-ray Powder Diffractometer, Isodynamic plinary research with the Departments of
Magnetic Separator, Polarizing Microscopes Chemistry and Physics are being actively pur-
with Photographic facility, Stereoscopic zoom sued in the field of EPR spectroscopy of min-
microscopes, and heating-freezing stage for erals and Paleomagnetism. Inter-institu-
fluid inclusion study. tional collaborative research involving IITs,
PRL and JNU is also in progress. Large num-
Geochemistry Laboratory: Inductively Coupled ber of scholars are working for Ph.D. All the
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer, Fur- faculty members have generated research
nace, Electronic analytical balance, Spectro- grants funded by DST, CSIR etc. Five research
photometer, Flame photometer, Conductiv- projects (Rs.36.35 lakhs) sponsored by DST
ity meter, pH meter, MilliQ Water Purifier. and CSIR, have been completed, and there
are ten ongoing research projects sponsored
Isotope Geoscience Laboratory: Thermal ion- by DST, ISRO and NSC (Rs. 156.80 lakhs).
ization mass spectrometer with ultra-clean Recognising the research capability of the
laboratory to carry out Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd and U- Department, DST has provided major fund-
Th-Pb isotope studies. ing under FIST programme (Rs. 93 lakhs), and
National Facility Programme to set up TIMS
Computing and Network Facility: Adequate lab (Rs. 386 lakhs).
number of PCs with internet connectivity
through University intranet and online ac- Placement Opportunities
cess for all top ranking journals.
The academic curriculum of the Department
Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory: Mirror ste- helps good number of students to qualify in
reoscope, Workstation with Intergraph & GIS national level competitive examinations in-
software package. cluding NET, GATE, and to find placement in
major geoscientific organizations like AMD,
Field Equipments: Global positioning system, GSI, CGWB, NHPC. Students are also regu-
Survey equipments, SLR and Digital cam- larly absorbed by private companies includ-
eras. ing Madras Cements Ltd through campus in-
terview.
Geoscience Workshop: Rock cutting machine,
Faculty
Thin section preparing machine, Mounting
machine for polished ore blocks, Ball mill and Professors
Planetary mill with agate grinding sets, Au- *S. Balakrishnan, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru
tomatic sieve shaker. University, New Delhi)
Specialization: Isotope Geology, Geochemistry.
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*M.S. Pandian, Ph.D. (Indian School of placement after the successfl completion of
Mines, Dhanbad) the course.
Specialization: Economic Geology, Mineral
Exploration. Faculties
Readers
*K.L. Pruseth, Ph.D. (IIT, Kharagpur) (On V.C. Thomas, M.A., Ph.D. (Delhi University,
Leave) Delhi)
Bharani Ganth, M.A., M.Phil. (University of
D. Senthil Nathan, Ph. D. (IIT, Kharagpur) Madras, Chennai)
Specialization: Paleontology, Sedimentology.
Guest Faculties
Lecturer (Senior Scale)
V.D. Swaminathan, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Uni-
Rajneesh Bhutani, Ph.D. (Physical Research
Laboratory, Ahmedabad) (On Leave) versity of Madras, Chennai)
D. Dhanalakshmi, M.A., Ph.D. (Osmania
University, Hyderabad)
Lecturers
Angel David, M.Phil. (Annamalai University,
*Pramod Singh, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru Chidabaram)
University, New Delhi) Vijaya Kumari, M.Phil. (Annamalai Univer-
Specialization: Geochemistry, Sedimentology,
sity, Chidabaram)
Paleoclimate.
Subhadip Bhadra, Ph.D. (IIT, Kharagpur)
Specialization: Structural Geology, Metamorphic
Department of Library &
Petrology.
Information Science
The Department of Library and Information

Science was started during the academic
Department of Applied Psychology year 2007-08. At present the Department of-
fers the professional Masters Degree
programme. The course duration is two years
The Department established in the academic
- four semesters. Candidates who have
year 2007-08, aims to bridge the gap between passed any Bachelors Degree examination
the theoretical concepts with practically ap- from a recognized university under 10+2+3
plied domains of psychology. The two year system and who have secured at least 50%
M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) course, taught by marks in aggregate in Part III (main subjects)
competent faculty, instills in the students the are eligible to apply seeking admission to this
course. In case of candidates belonging to
professional competence and training to
SC/ST category, relaxation in the percent-
emerge as mental health professionals. The age of marks shall be as per the University
Department offers specialized focus on Indus- Guidelines issued from time to time.
trial Psychology, Clinically related Counsel-
ing and Psychology of Advertising. The De- Programme of Study:
partment is well equipped with state-of-art
M.L.I.Sc. (Master of Library & Information
laboratory and well stacked library. The cur-
Science) (Full-time)
riculum is integrated with field work in hos-
pitals, industries and advertisement Ph.D. (Library & Information Science) will
consultancies, keeping in view of students be offered in due course
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Intake
Major objectives of the M.L.I.Sc. Programme
are: The total number of candidates to be admit-
To familiarize students with basic concepts ted to the programme would be 20 (Twenty)
of information and its communication in so- only.
ciety, To learn advanced information process-
ing techniques and develop capability in re- Faculty
trieving information by applying different
search techniques, To acquaint students with Professor
the activities and services of different infor-
mation systems and introduce the repack- M.Bavakutty, Ph.D. (University of Kerala)
aging and consolidatioin techniques, To in- Specialization: Information Processing, Aca-
troduce the different methods and techniques demic Librarianship, ICT application in Li-
of research, To identify and learn the major braries.
issues in the development of new technology
in the libraries, To develop skills in using Lecturers
computer and communication technology;
and, To introduce modern management tech- M. Leeladharan, M.Sc. (LIS) (University of
niques to students to manage Libraries and Madras)
Information Centres effectively.
S. Humayoon Kabir, Ph.D. (Bangalore
Entrance Examination: University)
Specialization: Informetrics, Information
Candidates seeking admission to the resources and services.
programme shall be required to appear for a
2 hours written examination conducted by Placements:
the University during the last week of May
or in the first week of June or the date an- Masters degree programme is a profes-
nounced by the University. The written ex- sional course and there is a great demand
amination carrying 100 marks shall consist for candidates in the job market. Students
of two parts, viz. - Part A: Objective type. Mul- with M.L.I.Sc. degree get placed as Librar-
tiple choice questions for 50 marks and Part ian, Information Scientist, and Knowledge
B: Detailed answers carrying 50 marks. While Managers. Candidates who qualify with
objective type questions in Part A shall be to NET, SLET can get placed as Lecturers or
test mental ability, aptitude and general pursue research in the field of Library &
knowledge, the detailed answer type ques- Information Science.
tions for 50 marks in Part B shall be on cur-
rent topics of interest (general), book publish- The course content:
ing, bood industry, authors, libraries, read-
ing habits etc. Few of the courses that will be covered in the
programme are:
Selection for Admission:
Informatiion Resources, Knowledge
The selection of students shall be made on Organisation, Introduction to Information
merit in each category of reservatiions giv- Technology, Management of Information
ing 50% weightage to the marks obtained in Centres, Communication Skills & Public
Part III subjects at degree level (aggregate of Relations (PR), Information Storage & Re-
I, II and III years) and 50% weightage for trieval, Research Methods, Information Tech-
marks scored at the entrance examination. nology (Practice), Marketing of Information
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Products and Services, Knowledge Manage- Entrance Examination
ment, Digital Libraries, and any two optionals
of Web Technology, E-Publishing, The written examination will consist of only
Informetrics, Industrial Information System, objective type questiions on Computer, Me-
Technical Writing. dia, General aptitude and numerical ability.
A few questiions may be related to assess the
The students will have a Project. The stu- general knowledge of any graduate level stu-
dents should also undergo an Internship for dent.
20 days in a reputed library / Information
centre during the summer vacation, between Faculty
2nd & 3rd Semester.
Professor
Centre for Electronic Media A. Balasubramaninan, Ph.D. (University of
Mysore)
The Centre for Electronic Media was estab-
lished in 2007 in order to offer Electronic
Media and Mass Communication Lecturer
Programmes to the meet the growing de-
mands of TV, RADIO, WEB and mobile com- Mr. A. Muthamil, M.Sc. (Electronic Media,
munication Professionals, in India and Anna University, Chennai).
abroad. The Centre offers Two Master egree
Programmes as M.Sc. in Electronic Media and
M.A. in Mass Communicatiion. This Centre
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
has the best Production team, TV Studio,
Multimedia laboratory and all required facili- Dean: Professor S. Jayachandran
ties to not only create efficient man-power
but also to offer consultancy services in Me-
The School of Life Sciences comprises of four
dia, Production of Telefilms, Corporate films
and on-line hyper media applications includ- Departments and a Centre offering
ing advanced graphics and animatiions. The diversified courses at Post-graduate (M.Sc.)
courses are fully practical oriented by pro- level and research in interdisciplinary
viding adequate hands on experience in va- frontier areas leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D.
rieties of media and technological platforms. degrees.
A good number of scholars from Media Indus-
The School is developing into a dynamic
tries designed the curriculum and share their
knowledge and experience as visiting facul- Centre for research through interactions
ties. The Centre is acting like a hub for with other Schools of the University and
knowledge dissemination through media in collaboration with other institutions in
education, culture and social development. Puducherry in different areas of biological
It collaborates with EMMRCs of UGC, TV sciences with applications in Biochemistry,
channels and mass communication Depart-
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Marine
ments of other Universities and local chan-
nels of Media. Biology, Ocean Studies, Pollution Control,
Bioinformatics, Ecology and Environmental
Programmes of Study Sciences.
M.Sc. Electronic Media

M.A. Mass Communication
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Departments /Centres coming under Microfuges, Ultrasonicator, PCR Machine,
the school: Temperature controlled plant growth
chamber, CO2 Incubators, Geldoc apparatus,
Department of Biochemistry and Elisa reader and Ultrapure water purifier.
Molecular Biology
The Department admits students based on
Department of Biotechnology performance in the national entrance
examination. Several of our students have
Department of Ecology and
Environmental Sciences found entry into MS and Ph.D. programmes
in the USA and Europe. This Department
Department of Ocean Studies Marine offers a congenial environment for training
Biology And Coastal Disaster and individual growth.
Management
Programmes of Study
Department of Food Science M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
(BMB)
Centre for Bioinformatics
Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Centre for Pollution Control & Energy (Full-Time)
Technology
UGC/CSIR- NET qualified students are
Department of Biochemistry and
admitted to Ph.D. programme. Students are
Molecular Biology
also selected for Ph.D. programme if they are
selected as Fellows in research projects.
The Department of Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology offers M.Sc., and Ph.D. Entrance Examination
programmes in Biochemistry & Molecular
Selection of students for M.Sc. is based on
Biology (BMB). The Department has an
entrance examination conducted at various
excellent complement of teaching faculties.
centers in the country. The test consists of
The Department is recognized for special
multiple choice questions in Biochemistry,
funding under DST-FIST programme and has
Molecular Biology, Zoology, Botany,
also attracted extramural funding worth
Chemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology,
several lakhs. The Departmental faculty has
Genetics, Physiology and allied areas.
established research collaborations with
foreign investigators. Special grants received
The Department has received research
Thrust areas of research grants from various institutions such as
Research activities focus on Reproductive UGC, DST, DBT, World Bank, etc.
Biology, Plant Physiology & Biotechnology,
Thermophilic Enzymes, Phytoregulator- Faculty
animal Cell Interaction, Systematic & Professors
Developmental Anatomy and Biopesticies.
Besides the centralized facilities, the *P.P. Mathur, Ph.D. (Banaras Hindu
Department has excellent sophisticated and University, Varanasi)
Specialization: Biochemistry of Reproduction,
modern equipments for wet-lab training, viz.,
Molecular Biology, Environmental
UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, Ultracentrifuge, Endocrinology, Bioinformatics.
High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuges,
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*K. Jeevaratnam, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
Specialization: Biochemical Pharmacology & has given an additional grant to strengthen
Toxicology, Nutrition, Microbiel Biochemistry the M.Sc. Biotechnology teaching
Readers programme. To augment the infrastructure
facility and to develop a vibrant research
*B. Kannabiran, Ph.D. (Madras University, group, the members of the faculty have
Chennai)
attracted extramural funding from both
Specialization: Pharmacognosy, Systematic
Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Biopesticides. national (UGC,DBT,DST, CSIR, AICTE and
*K.Srikumar, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad, BRNS) and international (Rockefeller
Hyderabad) Foundation and Danish Government) funding
Specialization: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, agencies. The publications attest the
Enzymology and Cytokine Biology. quality research work carried out in the
Department.
Lecturers
Programmes of study
R. Rukkumani, Ph.D. (Annamalai
University, Chidambaram) M.Sc. Biotechnology
Specialization: Bio-Chemistry and Molecular Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full-time)
Biology
The Department offers a full-time Ph.D.
S. Sudharani, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, programme. Students who have qualified in
Puducherry) the CSIR/UGC-NET examination alone are
Specialization: Bio Chemsitry Immunology. admitted for Ph.D. full-time programme.
However, students can join the Ph.D.
Employment orientation/skill programme if they are selected as Junior
formation/ knowledge generation Research Fellows in any of the research
Students find placement in Pharmaceutical/ projects awarded to the faculty.
Biotech based companies. 3-4 students Entrance Examination
get admission to Ph.D. programmes in US
Ten students are admitted based on merit
and other overseas Universities every year.
in the All India entrance examination
A few students also qualify UGC/CSIR-NET
conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University,
and get into premier research institutions
New Delhi. Additionally, 2 top ranking
in India.
students from among those who appear in
the entrance examination who are also
Department of Biotechnology natives of U.T. of Puducherry are also
admitted to M.Sc Biotechnology programme.
Since its inception in the year 1992 the
Students are also admitted under self
Department of Biotechnology is offering M.Sc.
finacning scheme (Rs. 1,00,00/- per year)
and Ph.D. programmes in Biotechnology.
based on merit in the entrance examination
The students admitted to M.Sc.
conducted by the Pondicherry University. All
Biotechnology programme are those selected
the students admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology
in the combined entrance examination
programme are offered fellowship @ Rs.1200/
conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University,
- p.m.
New Delhi on an all India basis. The
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Infrastructure facilities *K. Prashath, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
The Department has well-equipped, spacious
Specialization: Medical Biotechnology
laboratories with all modern facilities such
Immunology, Medical Microbiology.
as cold room, dark room, photo-
documentation facility and animal house.
Thrust Areas of Research
The Department also has sophisticated
equipments such as high speed refrigerated
Novel cry genes bearing Bacilli
centrifuges, UV spectrophotometers, UV
transilluminator, bioreactor system, Gel Bioactive compounds from marine
apparatus, Gel documentation system, PCR, animals and soil bacteria
HPLC, GC, Vacuum concentrator, Lyophilizer Nucleic acid and immunodiagnosis of
and Phase contrast, fluorescence and plant pathogens and fish pathogens
inverted microscopes. Immunostimulant and probiotics for
disease control in fish and shrimp
Faculty
Plant genomics
Professor
Genetic engineering of crop plants for
*S.Jayachandran, Ph.D. (Haryana disease resistance.
Agricultural University, Hisar)
Plant transformation vectors with
Specialization: Microbiology, Genetic
antifungal genes
Engineering.
*N. Sakthivel, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Quorum sensing in bacterial
Chennai) pathogenesis
Specialization: Plant Biotechnology, Molecular
Multiple drug resistance plasmids in
Plant Micro Interaction.
nosocomial pathogens
Readers
Special Research grants received
*N. Arumugam, Ph.D. (University of Delhi,
Delhi)
The Department receives research grants
Specialization: Plant Biotechnology, from various organisations like DBT,
Biochemistry, Molecular Plant Breeding. Puducherry Government, etc.
*V. Arul, Ph.D. (Maduarai Kamaraj
University, Madurai) All M.Sc. students undergo summer training
Specialization: Aqua Culture, Marine Bio- in national laboratories, institutions and
technology. universities.
Lecturers
Department of Ecology and
Environmental Sciences
*Lata Shukla, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi (On Leave))
Specialization: Free Radical Research and Food
The major objective of this Department has
Biotechnology.
been to provide interdisciplinary high quality
education to students in order to deepen
their understanding of contemporary
*Subject to approval by DBT, Government
of India
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ecological and environmental problems. The Students passed out from this Department
faculty have received international national are working with TERI (New Delhi), ATREE
research awards and medals. Some have also (Bangalore) WII (New Delhi), Department of
been elected to the fellowship of National Environment of Puducherry Govt. and Govt
Academics and Professional Societies and of Jammu & Kashmir and in various other
are on the editional boards of national & Universities in India and abroad.
international journals.
Infrastructure facilities:
Thrust Areas: The department has well equipped laboratory
Below-and above-ground Bio-diversity and
with sophisticated equipments such as
Conservation; Environmental Pollution;
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer,
Agro-Ecosystem; Weed Ecology; Land use Skalar Auto analyzer; UV Spectrophotometer,
planning; Resource management; Wetland
Gel-apparatus, Cooling high speed Centrifug,
Ecology; Mathematical Modeling; Human
FTIR Stereoscopic microscopes and Flame
Ecology and Environmental Health; Remote photometer.
sensing and GIS; Pollution control;
Faculty
Bioprocess engineering; Process safety, risk
assessment, inherently safer process design. Professors
R & D Projects:
*S.A.Abbasi, Ph.D. (IIT, Bombay),D.Sc.
Faculty members received funds for research (Cochin University of Science & Technology),
projects from UGC, DST, MOEF, OHGC, AICTE FNASc., FIIChE, FIE.
The Rockefeller Foundation and other Specialization: Environmental Engineering.
funding agencies. *Priya Davidar, Ph.D. (Bombay University,
Mumbai)
Programmes of study
Specialization: Conservation Biology, Plant
M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Animal Interactions, Behavioural Ecology, Field
Sciences Ornithology.
*Anisa B. Khan Ph.D. (Andhra University,
M.Phil. Environmental Technology Vishakapatnam)
[Full-time] Specialization: Environmental Epidemiology -
Ph.D. Ecology and Environmental Vermi Technology, Resource Re-cycling
Sciences Management, Marine Ecology.
(Full time, Part-time: internal and external) *M. Vikram Reddy, Ph.D. (North Eastern Hill
Ph.D. Environmental Technology University, Shillong)
(Full time, Part-time: internal and external) Specialization: Applied Soil Ecology; Soil
Entrance Examination: Faunal Biodiversity; Pesticide Effects; Water
Pollution; Wildlife Ecology; Ecotechnology and
Selection of students for M.Sc., M.Phil. and Environmental Biotechnology.
Ph.D. is based on All India Entrance *K.V. Deviprasad, Ph.D. (Purdue University,
Examination. The question paper will USA)
consists of objective type questions of Specialization:Bio-Physics;Theoretical Studies;
Environmental Law & Policy.
multiple choice.
Placement: Readers
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*G. Poyyamoli, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj UGC in the X plan in the University. The
University, Madurai) learning programme consists of several
Specialization: Human Ecology, Sustainable
courses at the cutting edge by the two
Management of Natural Resources and
Ecosystems, Eco-Tourism and Agro-Ecology. Departments. The programme has a LARGE
EXPERIENTIAL PART in that the students
*N. Parthasarathy, Ph.D. (University of
Madras, Chennai) and teachers continually INTERACT WITH
Specialization: Biodiversity & Conservation PRACTITIONERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Forest Ecology, Diversity and Ecology of Lianas, BOTH IN THE CLASS ROOM AND IN THE
fungi & lichens, Functional Ecology of Forest FIELD. In the fourth semester the students
Plant Community would be undertaking an in-depth field based
*D. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D. (Annamalai dissertation project. The first batch of
University, Chidambaram),
students is yet to graduate. But the
Specialization: Principles of Ecology and
Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and University is striving to ensure that the
Environment, Agro-Ecosystems, Weed Ecology trained talent finds appropriate avenues that
& Ecology of Horticultural Crops allow proper expression of capacity. To enable
the students get hands on experience with
Lecturer (Selection Grade)
using modern Information Technology for
S. S. Sundaravel, M.A., P.G.Diploma in Sustainable Development, the University
Planning has EXCLUSIVE COMPUTATIONAL AND GIS
Specialization: Environmental Impact FACILITIES for this programme.
Assessment, Land Ecology, Global Change
Programe of Study Students are selected on the basis of All India
M.A. Sustainable Development Entrance examination of 2-Hour duration.
( run in colloboration with Department of The question would be of an objective type
Scoiology; An Innovative Programme designed to test the aptitude of the student
specially funded by UGC) for an inter-disciplinary study in Sustainable
Development.
The decade of 2005-2015 has been declared

Teachers Participating in the Programme
by UN to be Sustainable Development Decade
to underscore the vital importance of
seitching over to a sustainable mode of Dr. K.V. Devi Prasad (Coordinator),
living. Sine qua non for the success of the Department of Ecology & Environmental
initiative is trained man-power to translate Sciences
the policy into reality on the ground. To create
empowered and enabled leaders to manage Dr. G. Poyyamoli, Department of Ecology &
the transition to sustainability in India, Environmental Sciences
Pondicherry University, in keeping with its
mandate, has launched this unique 2-year Dr. C. Aruna, Department of Sociology
learning based on hands-on interactions
with practitioners and stakeholders. This
Programme is INNOVATIVE, FUNDED by
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S.S. Sundarvel, Department of Ecology & marine ecosystems. The selection of the can-
Environmental Sciences. didates is based on the ranks obtained by all
India entrance examination conducted at
different parts of India. The students enroll
for the Masters are offered a studentship of
Department of Ocean Studies
Rs. 1000 per month.
and Marine Biology
(JNRM Campus, Port Blair, Andamans)
Programmes of Study
The Department of Ocean Studies and Ma-
M.Sc. & Ph.D. Marine Biology
rine Biology was started as a Centre of Ocean
and Island studies in the year 2000, and later M.Sc. Coastal Disaster Management
it was upgraded to the present Department
Selection Procedure - Through
in the year 2004. This department is located
at Port Blair, the picturesque capital of the
Andaman and Nicobar islands. The Depart- M.Sc. - Marine Biology
ment has its own campus with the major The question paper will consist of objective
funding from UGC. Infrastructure facilities type questions. A majority of questions for
are available with well equipped laboratories the common entrance examination would be
and instruments required in imparting edu- at the graduate level in Biology .
cation and training to the students of Ma- Ph.D.
rine Biology and Coastal Disaster Manage- The question paper will consist of objective
ment and carrying out R & D activities. type questions. A majority of questions for
the common entrance examination would be
at the Post-graduate level in Marine Biology
agement. Department has the mandate for
.
exploring the marine living and nonliving
M.Sc. - Coastal Disaster Management
resource potentiality, its application and sus-
The question paper will consist of objective
tainable management, creating a database
type questions. A majority of questions for
on the oceanographic parameters including,
the common entrance examination would be
physical, chemical and geological aspects. In
at the graduate level in hazards and earth
addition, it is also providing inputs to formu-
sciences.
late an effective disaster management plan
for coastal disasters.
This Department has basic infrastructure
The Department is offering two year Masters
facilities to carry out research in Marine Bi-
Degree program in two disciplines such as
ology and Disaster Management.
Marine Biology; Coastal Disaster Manage-
ment and Ph. D. degree in Marine Biology.
Faculty
The Departments strategic location at Port
Blair provides an unique opportunity for the Professors
students to get extensive exposure to a vari-
ety of marine environmental conditions com- 1.*P.M.Mohan, Ph.D. (Cochin University of
Science and Technology, Kochi)
prising estuarine, mangrove, island and
Specialization: Marine Geology, Coral reef envi-
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ronmental monitoring, Fishery sciences and Di- Thrust Areas of Research
saster management.
Coral reef environment monitoring - Fishery
2. N.Ramanujam. Ph.D. (Punjab University, sciences - Oceanography - Marine microbial
Chandigarh) processes in corals and mangroves.
Specialization: Sedimentary Petrology and Di-
saster Management
Students Placement
Nearly 10 students of this course are placed
Readers in the following Institute/University *
Central Agricultural Research Institute,
3.*R.Mohanraju, Ph.D. (Annamalai Univer-
ICAR, Port Blair, *Andaman & Nicobar
sity, Chidambaram)
Specialization: Oceanography and Marine mi- Administration School *Baby Marine Food,
crobial processes in marine realm. Mumbai, *Annamalai University,
*Department of Environment & Forest,
4. *Jayant Kumar Mishra, M.Phil., Ph.D., Andaman & Nicobar Administration, *
D.Fs.(Japan) Andaman and Nicobar Centre for Science &
Specialization: Marine Bioactive Compounds,
Technology, NIOT, DOD, Port Blair,
Induced Breeding and Larval Chemical Ecology
of Marine Invertebrates. *Aquaculture Farm, Marakanam,
*Department of Aquatic Science,
5.S.Aravindan,M.Tech., Ph.D.(Bharathidasan Trivandrum, etc.
University, Thrichirapally)
Specialization: Remote Sensing and Disaster Department of Food Science
Management
The Department of Food Science and Nutri-
Lectures: tion, the latest addition to the School of Life
Sciences, was established in October 2007.
6.Gadi Padmavathi, M.Phil., Ph.D., Currently the Department offers two years
D.Fs.(Japan)
Post Graduate Programmes in Food Science
Specialization: Marine Biology, Marine Plank-
ton, Fisheries and Pisciculture. and Nutrition and planning to introduce
M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes soon.
7. K.Dharanirajan, M.Tech., Ph.D. (Anna
University, Chennai) The subject Food Science and Nutrition has
Specialization: Geographical Information Sys- tremendous scope and significance in the
tems (GIS) and Disaster Management
Natiional and International scenario. The
8. S.Balaji, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, specialists in Food Science and Nutrition
Thrichirapally) have unlimited job markets including the
Specialization: Geophysics most innovative and challenging areas like
Space nutrition, Therapeutic nutrition,
9. S.Venu Nutraceutical industry and the like. In gen-
Specialization: Fisheries.
eral it caters to the requirements of improv-
ing the quality of life of masses and the de-
velopment of the nation at large.
Infrastructure Facilities:
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Information Technology (DIT), Ministry of
Though started in the current academic year Communications and Information
(2007-08), the department of food science and Technology (MCIT), Govt. of India, New Delhi.
nutrition is already equipped with the nec-
essary infrastructure facilities including air The Centre has so far conducted twenty three
conditioned class rooms, laboratories, faculty national seminars, workshops and training
rooms and seminar hall. programmes in the last sixteen years. The
Centre has been offering a four credit course
The Four laboratories, already set up in the in Bioinformatics to the students of the
department for Microbiology, Physiology, Bio-
University since 1994.
chemistry and Nutrition, are well equipped
with sophisticated instruments like u-v spec- The Centre has undertaken several
trophotometer, cooling centrifuge, collaborative projects in various areas like
trianocular microscope, semi-auto analyzer,
comparative genomics, Zinc finger protein
bomb calorimeter, flame photometer,
flourimeter etc. Modern audiovisual equip- engineering, molecular modeling, drug
ments, available in the department, are also target identification, development of
used to make the learning process effective teaching aids in bioinformatics, etc. The
and interesting. Centre has been providing computational
facilities, bibliographic searches,
Entrance Examination:
bioinformatics related services to its users.
The selection of students for the M.Sc. food More than 150 regular users from various
science and nutritiion is based on entrance departments of Pondicherry University,
examination conducted at various centres in affiliated institutions and nearby
the country. The test consists of multiple Universities have been using these
choice questions in physiology, microbiology, facilities. The Centre has Studentships/
food science, nutrition, biochemistry, dietet-
Traineeships of one-year duration sponsored
ics and allied areas.
by DBT, Government of India, to train
students in various areas of bioinformatics
Programme of studies
Centre for Bioinformatics M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Ph.D. Bioinformatics
The Centre for Bioinformatics was Entrance Examination
established as Sub-DIC in the year 1991-92
which was later upgraded to DIC. The Centre Ph.D. Only NET qualified students are
has taken an initiative in manpower admitted for the Ph.D Programme
development in Bioinformatics and started Admission to different programmes
an Advanced Post- graduate Diploma Course
1. M.Sc. Bioinformatics
in Bioinformatics with the support from the
Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi in
Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Sci-
the year 2001. The Centre for Bioinformatics
has been granted Centre of Excellence in
Bioinformatics status by the Department of
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ence, Bachelors degree under 10+2+3 pat- The centre is receiving grants from various
tern in any science discipline with atleast organizations like DBT, DST and Ministry
55% of marks from recongnised University. of Information Technology.
Selection of students is based on entrance Infrastructure

examination conducted at various Centres Computers, Accessories and Communica-
by Pondicherry University. The test consists tion facility
of multiple choice questions in Biochemis-
try, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biophys- Xeon Cluster Servers, Itanium-Email Server,
ics, Computer Science, Statistics and Math- AMD Opteron Server-DS Modeling Server,
ematics. Wipro Xeon@3.0 Ghz-Web Server, Silicon
Graphics Fuel Machine, Apple IMAC, HCL
The M.Sc. Bioinformatics program is sup- Laptops, HCL Pentium Dual Core/ Pentium
ported by University Grants Commission IV Workstations (55 nos.) Works on both
(UGC) under the program of Innovative Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
Teaching and Research in Interdisciplinary
areas. The Centre has a dedicated 2 Mbps internet
connectivity exclusively for the Centre for
Bioinformatics from Videsh Sanchar Nigam
Limited, Pondicherry
The students have the modern computing

facilities and round the clock internet facil-
2. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics ity to meet their academic and research
needs.
The Centre offers a full-time Ph.D. program.
Students who have qualified in the NET exam Scientific Software packages
of CSIT/DBT/ICMR alone are admitted for Insight II, Amber, DS Modeling suite,
full-time Ph.D. program. However, students Autodock, Dock. Modeller. Gromos 96. whatif,
can join the Ph.D. program if they are se- EMBOSS, BioEdit, Phred, Consed.
lected as Junior Research Fellows in any of Website
the research projects awarded to the Faculty. A separate website has been maintained by
the Centre for Bioinformatics. This website
Special Grants was designed in-house and hosted in the web
The M.Sc. (Bioinformatics is supported by the server maintained in the Centre, can be ac-
University Grants Commission, New Delhi cessed at www.bicpu.edu.in. Information
under the Innovative Programme - Teaching about course, admissions, syllabus, seminar
and reserach in Interdisciplinary & Emerging notifications & various opportunities for
areas. The Advacnes P.G. Diploma in traineeship/ studentship / JRF are updated
Bioinformatics is supported by the periodically. Bioinformatics related tools can
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. be downloaded from the site.
Library
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Books Thrust Areas of Research
DNA-Protein Interactions, Genome Sequence
400 books (In addition to the books avail-
analysis, Protein Structure Modeling, Mo-
able in the Central Library)
lecular modeling, X-ray Crystallography, Drug
Design
Journals
Science, Nature, Scientific American,
Special Grants
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Brief-
A sum of Rs. 1 Crore has been received from
ings in Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics,
DBT as special grant during the last 4 years
Nature Structural Biology, Nature Chemical Bi-
Placement Details
ology, Cell, Bioinformatics Trends, Current Sci-
Some of the students trained in the Cen-
ence
tre are placed in the following organiza-
tions between 2001 and 2005:
Magazines
Linux for U, PC Quest, PC World * Central Sericulture Research & Training

Access to E-Journals Institute, Mysore
Access to science-Direct and EBSCO * Genemines, Chennai
database * HCL Infosystems, Pondicherry
Faculty * HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar
* Indian institute of Science
Professor
* Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore
*P.P. Mathur, Ph.D. (Banaras Hindu
* John Hopkins University, Baltimore, U.S.A.
University, Varanasi)
* Molecular Connections, Bangalore
Specialization: Biochemistry of Reproduction,
*Orissa Agricultural University,
Molecular Biology, Environmental
Bhubaneshwar
Endocrinology, Bioinformatics.
* Pondicherry University
Lecturers * Protein Lounge, Bhubaneswar
*D. Sundar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, * University of Madras, Chennai
Puducherry) *Vector Control Research Centre,
Specialization : Molecular Biology, Protein Pondicherry.
Engineering, Bioinformatics.
R. Krishna, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Centre for Pollution Control &

Chennai) Energy Technology
Specialization: X-ray Crystallography (Pro-
Introduction
teins), Molecular Modeling (Protein & DNA).
Established in 1991, this centre has devel-
M. Suresh Kumar, Ph.D. (University of Ma- oped a vigorous culture of applied environ-
dras, Chennai) mental research, teaching, and industrial
Specialization: Structural Studies on Viral Pro- consultancy. Several dynamic PhDs and
MTechs, trained in frontier research areas,
teins, Promiscuity of Antibodies, Inhibitors for
in India and abroad, contribute to the pool of
Viral Proteases manpower expertise of the centre; the labo-
ratories/units manned by them provide the
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momentum for cutting-edge R&D that strives also aim to develop their communication and
to carve fresh niches and open new vistas. managerial skills. As the centre has, at any
The effort has been peer-recognized in the given time, several major R&D and indus-
form of major international and national trial consultancy projects striving to solve
prizes, election to the fellowship of premier contemporary environmental problems, the
academies/professional bodies, and nomina- students also acquire a very good exposure
tion on the editorial boards of prestigious to the real-life demands of the profession. As
technical journals. The most recent of the a result the students passing out from the
honours is the National Design Award in Envi- centre have risen fast up the career ladder
ronmental Engineering, conferred by the Insti- in academia as well as industry, both in In-
tution of Engineers. dia and abroad.
The centre has thus far published over 250 Infrastructural facilities
papers in high impact-factor international
journals including Environmental Technology,
The UGC has specially funded a stand-alone
Biochemical Engineering Journal, Bioresources
Technology, Environmental Modeling & Soft- building for the centre. AICTE has instituted
ware, Applied Energy, Journal of Clearer pro- a Computer-Aided Environmental Manage-
duction, Journal of Loss Prevention in Process ment Unit besides providing special assis-
industries, Journal of Hazardous Materials, tance for environmental biotechnology facili-
Trans IChemE (UK), Trans, AIChE (USA), Jour- ties. Numerous R&D projects worth Rs 2
nals of the institute of Public Health Engineers,
Cores have also added substantial laboratory
Indian Chemical Engineers, Indian journal of
Chemical Technology, Indian Journal of Biotech- and field equipment to the centres infra-
nology etc. The centre has also been provid- structure. The facilities cover: geographical
ing expert advice to government depart- information systems (GIS), environmental
ments, industry, and academia across the monitoring and impact assessment, pollution
world. control (especially with bioprocess engineer-
ing), risk assessment, computer-aided envi-
The centres efforts in innovative teaching
and curriculum development have resulted ronmental management, and environmen-
in the creation of 33 popular text-books and tal biotechnology.
reference books, published by Oxford Univer-
sity Press, Prentice-Hall, Orient Longman etc. R&D Projets
Programmes of study
The centre has consistently attracted sub-
MTech Environmental Engineering & Man- stantial R&D funds from major sponsoring
agement agencies. Currently the centre is operating
MPhil Environmental Science & Engineer- 5 major projects worth Rs 7 million. These
ing are sponsored by DST, DBT, UGC, CSIR and
PhD Environmental Engineering MoWR.
Environmental Science & Engineering
These programmes are distinguished by
their emphasis on all-round professional ad- Faculty
vancement of the students and exposure to Proffesor
the real-life problem environment. Apart from S. A. Abbasi, PhD (IIT Mumbai) DSc (Cochin
making the students proficient in the con-
cepts, the techniques, and the tools of applied
environmental studies, these programmes
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University of Science & Technology), FNASc, Department of Hindi
FIIChE, FIE
Department of Sanskrit
Environmental Engineering, EIA and Risk As-
sessment Department of Philosophy
Escande Chair in Asian Christian
Lecturers Studies
Department of Physical Education
S. Gajalakshmi, MSc, MPhil, PhD and Sports
(Pondicherry University)
Bioprocess Technology, Environmental Bio- All the Departments offer P.G., M.Phil., and
technology, Solid Waste Management Ph.D. programmes. However, the Center for
Asian Christian Studies offers only M.Phil.
Tasneem Abbasi, BTech, MS (University of and P.G. Diploma in Asian Christian Studies
Surrey, UK) programmes. The School caters to the needs
Water & Environmental Engineering, Process of a large number of students of the
Safety, Process Modeling & Simulation University and some of the faculty members
of the School have made enormous
Placements contributions to their respective disciplines
and they are known and recognised in the
The Centres PhDs have been taken in fac- academic community for their scholarship.
ulty positions by highly ranked institutions Department of English
such as BITS Pilani, IIT Roorkee, The Me- The Department of English was established
morial University of New Foundland, Canada, on 1 st December 1986. Right from its
MG University, Kottayam, etc. The PhDs inception the Department has attracted a
have also taken up leadership positions in considerable number of students and
IT and chemical industries. research scholars, keen in their pursuit of
language and literary studies. The
The Centres MPhil holders have been pre- Department has a special focus on
ferred by industries including CRL, CPCL, Comparative Literature. A paper on
Hindustan Leaver, Pollution Control Boards, Comparative Literary Theory is offered to the
etc. post-graduate students in the Department.
Moreover, students, both at post-graduate
and research levels, are encouraged to take
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES up research in inter-literary and inter
diciplinary areas
Dean : Professor V.C. Thomas The Department of English strives to
incorporate a wide range of subjects and
The School of Humanities, which became
issues under its purview literary criticism
operational in December 2004, consists of
the following departments. and theory, poetry and aesthetics, fiction
studies, modernist and post-modernist
Department of English phases, Commonwealth literature,
Department of French Postcolonial studies, Subaltern Studies, and
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Media Studies, Gender, Diaspora and In the objective type section, questions are
Subaltern Studies. With such wide ranging based on multiple choice, either-or, match
subjects and with a faculty which is highly the following, choose the correct alternative
specialized, the Department hopes to have etc., will be given. Knowledge of grammar,
faculty and student exchange programme usage, idioms and phrases, current
with French Universities. lexicographical trends and new words added
to the English dictionary will also be tested.
Programmes of study Comprehension of passages and answering
the questions based on the passage will also
M.A. English and Comparative form part of the Objective type section.
Literature Syllabus of M.Phil. English Programme
M.Phil. English (Full-time) The subject studied in the M.A. English
Ph.D. English Programme taught in Indian Universities
(Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External) will be the basis for the questions in the
M.Phil. question paper. All questions will be
Entrance Examination subjective/essay type questions. Literary
movements, Critical terms, Authors and
M.A. The entrance examination question
texts from the British, American, Australian,
paper will consist of objective type questions
Canadian, Indian and Commonwealth
for 50 marks. The remaining 50 marks are
literatures will be the subject of the
allotted to short notes, essay writing and
questions. Knowledge of special contributions
poem/prose analysis. The paper is set taking
made by famous authors will also be tested.
into consideration the U.G. syllabus (English
Questions on Linguistics, ELT, Literary
Major) in Indian Universities.
Criticism, Modern and Postmodern issues
Essay and paragraph type questions of the
will also figure in the paper, Candidates
entrance examination will be based on the
comprehension and analytical skills and
B.A. English literature syllabus followed in
ability to carry out logical arguments will be
Indian Universities. Literary and Aesthetic
examined through appropriate exercise.
movements, Genere Drama, Poetry, Prose,
Novel, Short Story, Biography, etc. Rhetoric, M.Phil./Ph.D.
Great Authors, Literary terms in Criticism The Entrance Examination question paper
& Literature, land marks in Literary History
will be descriptive in nature with short
of England, English literary studies in
notes, essay writing and poem/prose
America, India and other Commonwealth analysis. The questions for the entrance
countries will form the basis for the
examination will be at post- graduate level
questions in this section, awareness of
aimed at testing the students
current literary events, bestsellers, award comprehensive understanding of literature
winners, international figures in the literary
in English as well as research aptitude.
field will also be tested. Questions testing the
Infrastructural Facilities
skills of the candidate in comparative
exercises will also be included in this The Department has well-ventilated class
section. rooms and one class room can be used as a
seminar hall having a seating capacity of 50-
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60. Besides the facultys personal computers,
the office has a computer with internet Lecturers:
facilities along with a dot-matrix printer. Lakhimai Mili, M.A., PGDTE(ELT) (CIEFL,
Shillong)
The Department also has a photocopier, a Specialization: English Language teaching.
VCD Player, new audio-visual equipments Binu Zachariah, Ph.D. (University of
such as LCD projector and educational CDs. Hyderabad, Hyderabad)
Faculty Specialization: Comparative Literature and
English Language teaching.
Professor
*N. Natarajan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Department of French

Chennai)
Specialization: Literary Criticism, Modern Fiction The Department of French was established
and Comparative Literature. in 1987. The following programmes are
conducted: M.A. (French-Translation and
Interpretation), M.Phil. and Ph.D. Faculty
Readers
members are trained in French Language
*Sujatha Vijayaraghavan, Ph.D. (IIT Madras, and Literature. They have undergone
Chennai) specialized training at various universities
Specialization: Indian Writing in English, in France. The two year Masters degree in
Postcolonial Literature and Criticism and French-translation and interpretation
Translation Studies.
prepares students for successful jobs like
*S Murali, Ph.D. (University of Kerala,
translators, teachers, lecturers and
Trivandrum)
Specialization: Poetry, Aesthetics, Literary executives. Students are given wide options
Theory, Indian Literature, Visual Arts and to select electives from various Departments
Environmental Studies. of the University so as to increase their job
P. Bhaskaran Nair, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad) opportunities and to become fully equipped
Specialization: English Language Teaching, to face the challenges of life.
Teacher Education Material Production.
Linkages with French Universities
*Clement Sagayaradja Lourdes, Ph.D.
(Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M.A. students can pursue their studies at
Specialization:Indian Writing in English and University of Rennes II, France. The credits
Translation Studies. earned in that French University will be
*H. Kalpana, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University,
taken into consideration and M.A. degree will
Puducherry)
be awarded by the Pondicherry University.
Specialization: Canadian Literature,
Commonwealth Literature, Feminist Theories French students from University of South
and Womens Literature. Brittany, France have the possibilities of
continuing their studies in Pondicherry
Lecturer(Senior Scale)
University. Every year, five to six students
Nikhila Haritsa, Ph.D. (Bangalore of this Department are selected by the
University, Bangalore) French Embassy, New Delhi to teach English
Specialization: Computer-mediated language in various regions of France for a
Communications, Audio Visual Communication period of one year. This gives them an
and Mass Media, Postcolonial Studies.
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opportunity to do some courses in French *S. Pannirselvame, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
Universities and also to have first hand University, Puducherry)
Specialization: French Language, French
information of life in France. Back in India,
Linguistics, Translation and Teaching of French
they are able to fare well in their professional as Foreign Language.
lives.
*Nalini J. Thampi, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad)
Job opportunities Specialization: French and Francophone
Literatures, Comparative Literature and
All the students, after their post-graduation/
Womens Writings.
M.Phil. are absorbed as lecturers, teachers,
translators and executives in companies Lecturer (Senior Scale)
like Ford, GE, HP, British Airways, etc.
S. Ananda Vadivelou, DEA (Sorbonne
Programmes of Study University, Paris III,)
Specialization: French Civilization, Business
M.A. French (Translation and French, Hotel Management & Tourism.
Interpretation)
Lecturers
M.Phil. French (Full-time)
Ph.D. French C. Thirumurugan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
(Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External) University , Puducherry )
Specialization: French Literature and
Entrance Examination comparative Literature
M.A.(Translation and Interpretation)
Sarmila Acharif, M.Phil. (Pondicherry
The question papaer for the entrance University, Puducherry)
examination will mostly consists of objective Specialization: French Language, French
type questions on French language, Civilization.
literature and civilization. However, 20
Department of Hindi
marks out of 100 will be allotted to
translation and essay writing in order to test The Department of Hindi offers facilities for
the linguistic skills of the candidate. intensive study and research in different
M.Phil and Ph.D. The written examination areas of Hindi literature, functional Hindi
will consist mostly of questions of objective and translation, with special attention to
type on French language, literature and comparative literature.
civilization and one essay type question to Programmes of study
test the argumentative skills of the
candidate. M.A. Hindi
Infrastructure Facilities M. Phil. Hindi (Full-time)
The Department has audio and video Ph.D. Hindi (Full-time & Part-time
equipments designed for the teaching of (Internal & External))
language. PG Diploma in Functional Hindi
Faculty
Professors
Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.
*R. Venguattaramane, Ph.D. (Universite de Admission to Ph.D. will be based on the
Sorbornne Nouvelle - Paris III) ( on deputation marks obtained in the entrance
to College Development Council)
examination followed by an interview. For
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M.A. entrance examination question paper Broad Research Areas:
will consist of both objective type questions Vedic Studies, Poetics and Literature,
for 50 marks and essays on literary and Darsanas : Vedanta, Nyaya, Grammar and
general topics for 50 marks. The question Linguistics, Sankhya Yoga, Comparative
will be of under graduate level Studies, Agamas and Dharmasastras,
M.Phil./Ph.D. entrance exam question Editing Manuscripts, Puranas, Jyotisha.
paper will contain two parts, first part will Programmes of Study:
contain objective type question and the
M.A. Sanskrit
second part will be descriptive in nature. The
M.Phil. Sanksrit (Full-Time)
questions will be of post-graduate level to test
Ph.D. Sanskrit (Full-Time & Part-Time)
the comprehensive understanding of Hindi
(Internal & External)
literature and the research aptitude of the
candidate. Entrance Examination:
The syllabus for M.A. in Sanskrit is based on
Faculty
UGC pattern. The entrance examination for
Professor admission to M.A Programme will include
*V.Vizialakshmi,Ph.D., D.Litt.(B.R.Ambedkar question of B.A Sanskrit level syllabus. Fifty
University, Muzaffarpur) short type questions of 2 marks will be asked.
Specialization: Poetry, Fiction and Comparative The entrance examination for admission to
Literature
M.Phil and Ph.D will be of the level of M.A in
Senior Lecturer the following areas:
S.Padma Priya, Ph.D. (Sri.Venkateswara
Dramas Abhijnanasakuntalam,
University, Tirupathi)
mrchakatikam, Uttararamacharitam.
Specialization: Modern Poetry, Functional Hindi
and Translation.
Poetry Raghuvamsa (1 2) and
Lecturer Kumarasambhavam (1 to 5)
Pramod Meena, M.A., M.Phil. (Delhi Grammar Samjna, Sandhi, Karaka,
University) Samasa. Vakyapadiya (brahmakanda) Lin-
Specialization: Linguistics and Hindi Drama
guistics and Nirukta.
Alankaras Kavyadarsa, Dhvanyaloka,
Department of Sanskrit Rasagangadhara and Natyasastram.
The Department of Sanskrit, started func- Darsanas. Vedantasara, Tarka samgrah,

tioning from 7th August1988, aims to train Sankhya Karika, Yogasutara, Nyayasidhanta
students who are oriented towards teaching Muktavali, Upanisad Katha, Isavasya and
and research. The thrust areas of teaching Svetasvatara, General Sanskrit and reason-
and research, are Vedanta-Nyaya-Sanskhya- ing.
Yoga, Dramas, Grammar, Literature, Poetics, Forty short type questions of 2 marks and
Literary Criticism and Aesthetics. Besides, 2 short notes of ten marks each will be
week-end Seminars and Sanskrit General asked.
Studies are arranged to enhance the knowl- Infrastructure facilities:
edge of students.
Computers with internet facility is avail-
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able. *V.C.Thomas, Ph.D. (Delhi University, Delhi)
Specialization:Phenomenology, Existentialism
Faculty
& Metaphysics.
Readers
*K.Srinivas, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru
*J. Krishnan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, University, New Delhi)
Chennai) Specialization: Analytic Philosophy,
Specialization: Advaita Vedanta and Nyaya. Epistemology (Indian and Western), Philosophy
*K.E. Dharaneedharan, (Vidyavaridhi, Ph.D.) of Science & Modern Logic.
New Delhi)
Specialization: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Advaita Readers
Vedanta and Visishtadraita Vedanta.
*B.R.Shantha Kumari, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
Chakradhar Behera, Ph.D. (University of University, Puducherry)
Pune, Pune) Specialization: Advaita, Aesthetics and
Specialization: Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Classical Indian Philosophy.
Linguistics. S. Indira, Ph.D. (Sri Venkateswara
Lecturer University, Tirupati)
C. Palaiah, M.A. (Mysore University) Specialization: Contemporary Indian
Specialization: Kavya Sastra Philosophy, Gandhian Philosophy & Yoga
Philosophy.
Department of Philosophy
Lecturer (Sr. Scale)
The Department of Philosophy started
P.Kesava Kumar, Ph.D. (University of
functioning from the academic year 1989-
Hyderabad, Hyderabad)
90 and is offering Ph.D., M.Phil. and M.A. Specialization: Ethics and Social Philosophy,
programmes. The thrust areas of teaching Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Cultural
and research are Metaphysics (Eastern & Studies, Philosophy of Religion and Political
Western), Epistemology (Eastern & Western) Philosophy
and Social Philosophy (Eastern & Western). Escande Chair in Asian Christian
Programmes of study Studies
M.A. Philosophy This Endowed Chair was established in the
year 2004. The main objective of the Chair
M.Phil. Philosophy (Full-time)
is to guide researchers on the study of
Ph.D. Philosophy Christianity in relation with other religious,
(Full time & Part-time (Internal & external)) and cultural & philosophical thoughts in
Entrance Examination Asia. The focus is religious harmony and
humanism. The Chair offers Ph.D., M.Phil.
M.A. The written paper for admission will
and P.G. Diploma programmes in
comprise of objective type questions of the
collaboration with the Department of
undergraduate level.
Philosophy.
M.Phil./Ph.D. The written paper for
admission will comprise of subjective type Programmes of Study
questions of the post-graduate level.
M.Phil. Asian Christian Studies (Full-time )
Faculty
Ph.D. Asian Christian Studies
Professors
P.G. Diploma in Asian Christian Studies.
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Entrance examination Kinesiology, History of Physical Education,
Sports Psychology, Training Methods, and
The written test for admission to Ph.D.,
General Knowledge in games and sports.
M.Phil. and P.G. Diploma will comprise of
objective type questions on Christianity.
Co-ordinator
The Department offers good facilities for the
*P.A. Sampath Kumar, Ph.D. (Strasbourg
University, France) Co-oridinator, Chair in following games: Cricket, Football, Volleyball,
Asian Christian Studies Basketball, Tennis, Kabaddi, Hockey,
Specialization: Christian Scriptures, Biblical Handball and Kho-Kho. The Department has
languages, Origin and Development of a good out-door stadium with cinder track.
Christianity in the former French colonies in The Department also has a Physical Fitness
Asia.
Centre and Physiotherapy Lab.
Department of Physical Education
and Sports Faculty
The Department of Physical Education and
Sports was established in August 1987. Professor
Programmes of Study *N. Govindarajulu. Ph.D. (Jiwaji University,
Gwalior).
M.P.Ed. Master of Physical Education
Specialization: Physical Education,
M.Phil. Physical Education (Full-time) Management and Organisation of Physical
Education and Sports, Measurement and
Ph.D. Physical Education Evaluation in Physical Education and Yoga.
(Full-time & Part-time (Internal &
External)) Readers
Entrance Examination *P. K. Subramaniam, Ph.D. (Pondicherry
M.P.Ed.: The written examination for M.P.Ed. University, Puducherry)
will comprise of multiple and objective type Specialization: Physical Education, Kinesiology,
Yoga and Volleyball.
questions of B.P.Ed. / B.P.E. level and general
*D. Sakthignanavel, Ph.D. (Annamalai
knowledge in games and sports. The
University, Annamalai Nagar)
applicants should also undergo physical Specialization: Physical Education, Exercise
fitness tests and games proficiency tests Physiology, Training Methods, Sports,
conducted by the Department. Psychology and Yoga.
*D. Sultana, Ph.D. (Alagappa University,
Xerox copy of the games proficiency Karaikudi)
certificates at all levels and Educatiional Specialization: Physical Education,
ertificate must be included. Measurement & Evaluation and Basketball.,
Research Methodology, Exercise Physiology and
M.Phil./Ph.D.: The questions for the Yoga.
entrance examinations will consist of Lecturer (Selection Grade)
Multiple choice questions drawn from the
G. Vasanthi , Ph.D. ( Annamalai University)
M.P.Ed. / M.P.E./ M.P.E.S., viz., Research Specialization: Physical Education, Sports
Methods, Elementary Statistics, Exercise Psychology, Test and Measurements, Volleyball
Physiology, Measurement and Evaluation in and Table Tennis.
Physical Education, Bio-Mechanics and Lecturer
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K. Tiroumourougane, M.Phil. tal Library exclusively meant for books on Per-
Specialization: Physical Education, Exercise forming Arts and Fine Arts, Computer and
Physiology, Cricket and Yoga.
Internet facilities, Home Theatre, Fully
equipped with Audio-Video systems for the
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
benefit of the students. In addition, the De-
Dean: Professor partment of Performing Arts has its own Stu-
K.A. Gunasekaran dio- Theatre A/C well equipped with Light-
ing and Sound system and an Open-Air The-
The School of Performing Arts consists of atre for multiple purposes. Film Screening
the following departments.
and Film Appreciation courses, conducting
1. Department of Performing Arts Theatre-Workshops and organizing
Seminars and Special Lectures by eminent
Sri Sankaradass Swamigal School of Perform- scholars from various fields are part of the
ing Arts started functioning from the aca- programmes of Performing Arts.
demic year 1988-1989 and has been renamed
Programmes of study
as School of Performing Arts during the year
2007. The school has come to existence on M.A. Drama & Theatre Arts
December 2007 in view of conducting inter-
M.Phil. Drama & Theatre Arts (Full-time)
disciplinary teaching and research activities
in the Performing Arts. The school also of- Ph.D. Drama & Theatre Arts
Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External)
fers M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes.
Entrance Examination:
Department of Performing Arts
M.A. Drama and Theatre Arts: - The entrance
Department of Performing Arts started
functioning from the academic year 1988- examination is of objective and essay type.
89 and it offers M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. in The question paper will consist of 50 % marks
Theatre Arts. in essay type and 50% marks in objective type
Infra in Undergraduate level.
Thrust areas of teaching & research: M.Phil / Ph.D Drama and Theatre Arts: -
The entrance examination is of objective type
Modern Indian Theatre, Western Theatre,
and essay type. The question paper will con-
Classical Indian Theatre, Direction, Theatre
sist of 50% Objective (Choose the correct an-
Acting, Theatre Architecture, Play
swer, Match the following, Fill in the blank,
Production, Childrens Theatre, Theatre
Abbreviations and short answer) and 25%
Games, Theatre Exercise, Theatrical Martial
marks in essay type from the Drama and
Arts, Set Design, Lighting Design, Make-up
Theatre Arts in Post -graduate level. 25%
and Costume Design, Folk Theatre, Theru-
marks will be given on the basis of the per-
K-Koothu, Script Writing, Film Acting, Film
Theories and History, Mime and Choregrapy, formances in interview and viva-voce.
Mass Communication. Faculty
Professors
Since in its inception the Department of
Performing Arts has created its own infra- *K.A. Gunasekaran, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamraj
structure in terms of providing Departmen- University, Madurai)
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Specialization: Folk Theatre (Music & Dance), Department of Politics and
Folk Arts, Literature & Music in Theatre (Play International Studies
writing & Direction)
Centre for Womens Studies
*R. Raju, Ph.D. (Tamil University, Tanjore)
Specialization: Stage Craft, Film Acting, Theatre Various programmes offered in the
Architecture and Direction. departments under the School are given
Reader under title programmes of study. These
V. Arumugham, Ph.D. (Pondicherry programmes are highly innovative and
University, Puducherry) challenging. With students drawn from
Specialization: Modern Choreography, Direction different parts from India, the School provides
and Play writing, Theru-k-koothu an excellent academic curriculum that has
Lecturer enabled the alumini to get positions in the
emerging labour market.
K.R. Rajaravivarma, Ph.D. (Madras
University, Chennai) Department of Anthropology
Specialization:Actor Training, Movement and
Choregraphy, Theatre Games, Theatre Therapy, The Department of Anthropology provides
Martial Arts, Folk dance and Folk Theatre. facilities for intensive training and research
in the areas of Social Cultural Anthropology,
R. Ramalingam, Ph.D. (Pondicherry Medical Anthropology and Visual
Anthropology. The Department aims to train
Specialization: Theatre Games, Children
Theatre candidates who are oriented towards
S. Velayoudame, M.Phil. (Pondicherry advanced research and training related to
University, Puducherry) scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and rural
Specialization: Stage Lighting, Set Design, studies.
Make-up and Stage Management
P. Murugavel, M.Phil. (Pondicherry Special Grants
University, Puducherry) Major research projects were received from
Specialization: Classical Music, Folk Music
University Grants Commission, New Delhi
and Musical Theatre
Indian Council of Medical Research, New
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Delhi, and Ministry of Social Justice
AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Empowerment.
Programmes of study
Dean : Professor
T. Subramanyam Naidu M.A. Anthropology
M.Phil Anthropology
School of Social Sciences and
International Studies comprises the Ph.D. Anthropology
following Departments and Centres: Entrance examination
Department of Anthropology M.A.: The entrance examination will consist
Department of Sociology of objective type questions relating to the
general understanding of Indian Society and
Department of Social Work
Culture.
Department of History
M.Phil & Ph.D.: The entrance examination
for admission to M.Phil & Ph.D. programme
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will be at the level of M.A. in the following Specialization: Cultural Anthropology,
areas: Social Anthropology, Cultural Ecological Anthropology, Tribal Development
Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Pre- and Physical Anthropology
historic Anthropology, Economic * Jesurathnam Devarapalli , Ph.D. ( Andhra
Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, University, Andhra Pradesh).
Nutrition and Health, Womens Studies, Specialization: Socio-Cultural Anthropology,
Ecological Anthropology
Political Anthropology, Visual Anthropology,
Tribal Folklore and Social Change. The Department of Sociology
entrance examination will consist of The Department of Sociology was established
descriptive type questions for 100 marks. in January 1993 and the first batch of M.A
The questions will be of the P.G. level. and Ph.D. degree students were admitted
Candidates from other disciplines of Social during the 1993-94 academic year. In the
Sciences are also eligible. There will also be span of over one and half decades, the
an interview. department has trained a fairly large
number of talented Post-graduate students
drawn from different parts of the country.
The Department has good computer facilities
From its inception, the Department has
with free Internet access for the students
focused on understanding the complexities
and scholars. There are separate laboratories
of modern social life through the application
for Cultural Anthropology and Physical
of advanced sociological theories and
Anthropology.
methods within an interdisciplinary
Employment orientation framework. Besdies, our instructional
methods pay special attention to developing
Students of the Departments find placement
in Anthropological Survey of India, Social and skills in use of computers not only for data
Tribal Welfare departments and NGO analysis but also as a tool for sourcing
organisations. information and internet. The students are
encouraged to acquire critical reading and
Faculty
data analaysis skills through rigorous
Professor training.
*T Subramanyam Naidu, Ph.D. (Mysore
University, Mysore) Our alumni are employed in reputed
Specialization: Cultural Anthropology, Tribal governmental as well as corporate sector
Studies, Nutrition and Health studies, organizations. Many have found lucrative
Endangered Human Populations, Forecasting employment in countries such as North
and Assessmenting studies.
America, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Reader The research areas undertaken by students
* A. Chellaperumal, Ph.D. (Madras and faculty members cover wide range of
University, Chennai). issues of public concern like the effects of
Specialization: Socio-Cultural Anthropology, economic development on society and
Anthropology of Religion, Tribal Folklore culture, problems of weaker sections, gender
Lecturers and society, disaster management,
environmental issues, social movements,
Ms Valerie Dkhar, M.Sc. (NEHU, Shillong) etc.
Programme of study
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M.A. Sociology *V.Mangaiyarkarasi, Ph.D.
Specialization: Sociology of Aging, Women
M.Phil Sociology Studies, Industrial Sociology, Indian Society and
Ph.D. Sociology Environmental Sociology,.
Entrance Examination Lecturers
M.A. *C. Aruna, Ph.D., (Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore)
The enterance examination for M.Sc. will Specialization: Gender Studies, Gerontology,
consists of Section A with objective type Social Network, Social Capital and Sustainable
questions for 60 marks and Section B with Development..
descriptive type questions for 40 marks. *Pradeep Kumar Parida, Ph.D. (Utkal
Section A consists of the objective type University, Bhubaneshwar)
questions covering the following six units - Specialization: Social Problems, Disaster
Management and Environemental Sociology,
Undergraduate Sociology, General
Indian Society, Sociological Theories.
Knowledge, Reasoning and Pattern
Recognition Ability, High School Arithmetics, Department of Social Work
English Vocabulary and Comprehension. The Department of Social Work was estab-
Each unit will have 10 questions with each lished in October, 2007 with the support of
question having 1 mark. Section B consists the University Grants Commission (UGC).
of 6 descriptive type questions out of which The first batch of Master of Social Work (MSW)
4 should be answered. Each question will degree students who belongs to different parts
carry 10 marks. of our country were admitted during 2007-08
M.Phil & Ph.D.: The entrance examination academic year. The Pondicherry University
for M.Phil & Ph.D. will consist of questions has been expanding continuously in terms
on social theories and research methodology of new educatiional programmes and intro-
at the P.G. level. duced MSW programme with the aim of de-
veloping competent Social Work Profession-
als who combine a strong theoretical foun-
Computer Laboratory with internet
dation with a unique and sound practical ex-
facilities
Several modern instructional perience.
equipments. Programme Objective
Faculty
Professor The students of MSW are equipped to appre-
ciate the emerging needs of the society and
*Bibhuti Bhusan Mohanty, Ph.D.
to devise strategies to overcome the chal-
(Sambalpur University, Sambalpur)
Specialization: Sociological and Development, lenges posed by the social environment. The
Rural Sociology, Problems of backward classes, programme aims to organizing professional
Economic Sociology. activities directed at improving humand so-
Reader cial conditions and alleviating human dis-
tress and mitigating social problems.
*G. Ramathirtham, Ph.D. (University of
Poona, Pune) Academic Perspective
Specialization: Sociological Theories, Rural and The department offers MSW programme with
Urban Sociology, Industrial Sociology, Sociology specializations in Community Development,
of Banking.
Human Resource Management and Medical
Lecturer (Senior Scale) & Psychiatric Social Work. Apart from being
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imparted with theoretical knowledge, the stu- Programme of Study
dents undergo practical training in various Master of Social Work (MSW)
Governmental and Non-governmental orga- Faculty
nizations, Industries and Hospitals. The Field
Reader
Work programme is adopted to enable the stu-
*G. Ramathirtham, Ph.D. (University of
dents to acquire professional skills, attitude,
Poona, Pune)
values, ethics and commitment. The stu-
Head, Department of Sociology, Pondicherry
dents attend their field work every week and
Univeristy.
spend 15 hours in their field work agency
Specialization: Sociological Theories, Rural
every week.
and Urban Sociology, Industrial Sociology, So-
The MSW Programme includes Field work, ciology of Banking.
rural camp, Study tour, Village work as part Lecturers
of the curriculum and it is complusory for all
the students. The students have to bear the K. Anbu, M.S.W., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Bharathiar
expenses of the above mentioned field activi- University, Coimbatore)
ties. Specialization: Human Resource Manage-
ment, Industrial Social Work and Commu-
Placements nity Development.
Social Work graduates have wide scope in Areas of Interest: Community Development
various organizations such as, Government projects, Child Welfare, Women Empower-
Organizations, Industries, MNCs, National ment, Counselling and Social Work Re-
and International Voluntary Organizations search.
and Hospitals. They are recruited as HR Man- C. Satheesh Kumar, M.S.W., Ph.D. (Univer-
agers, Labour Welfare Officers, Project Offic- sity of Madras, Chennai)
ers, Community Development Officers, Coun- Specialization: Community Development,
sellors, Probation Officers, Rehabilitation Of- Human Dimensions in Coastal Zone Man-
ficers, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work- agement:
ers etc. Area of Interest: Environment impact assess-
Entrance Examination ment (Socio economic), Coastal Disaster risk
Management and Social Work Research.
Admission to the MSW programme will be
based on an All India level entrance exami- P.B. Shankar Narayan, M.S.W., B.L., M.Phil.
nation conducted by the University. The ques- (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai)
Specialization: Personnel Management, In-
tion paper shall consist of both objective and
dustrial Relatiions, Labour Welfare.
escriptive type questions in the areas of So- Area of Interest: HIV/AIDS, Gerent logical
cial Work (undergraduate level), general Social Work, Governance.
knowledge, reasoning ability, high school
Department of History
arithmetic, English language vocabulary and
English language comprehension. The short The Department of History was established
in December 1987 with following main ob-
listed candidates in the written examinatiion
jectives:
will be called for a group discussion and per-
sonal interview for final selection. To provide facilities for study and re-
search in social, economic and cul-
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tural history of India M.Phil History
To highlight the intellectual tradi-
Ph.D History
tion and cultural heritage of India
To explore the history of countries Entrance Examination
other than India For M.A., programme, the admission will be
To undertake the study of historiog-
based on the performance in the entrance
raphy and the philosophy of history.
To provide knowledge of the theory examination. The entrance examination
and practice of historical writing question paper will consist of objective type
questions (100 Marks). The question would
The areas of interest as far as the academic be at the graduate level, testing the students
programme of the Department concerned are comprehensive understanding of the ancient,
as follows:
medieval and modern periods of Indian His-
Historiography
tory.
Principles and methods of wit-
ting history M.Phil and Ph.D
Formulation of Historical The entrance examination will consist of
knowledge and their under- three parts: multiple choice type questions
standing
for 50 marks; short answer type for 30 marks
Foundation of historical
knowledge and understanding and essay type for 20 marks. The questions
Ancient History will be of the PG level, testing the candidates
ability for historical analysis and critical
Epigraphy, Numismatics, Art
and Architecture of India. study and in-depth understanding of Archae-
Archaeological Theories and ology, Historiography and History of India
Methods
Field Archaeology
Faculty
Medieval History Professor
Early Medieval South India *Venkata Raghotham, Ph.D. (University of
Vijayanagara : City and Em- Hawaii, Honolulu)
pire Specialization: Medieval History, Historio-
Temple in Medieval South In- graphy and Medieval History of South India.
dia
*K. Rajan, Ph.D. (Mysore University, Mysore)
Modern History
Specialization: Archaeology of South India,
Colonialism and its impact Ancient History of South India, Tamil
National movement and mak- Epigraphy.
ing of modern India
Womens History Readers
Labour and peasant history *G. Chandhrika, Ph.D. (Annamalai
Economic and Intellectual his- University, Chidambaram)
tory Specialization: Modern History, Intellectual
History of Modern India, Historiography and
The Department of History has as its Womens History.
primary mission teaching and research in *K. Venugopal Reddy, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal
diverse fields of Indian History with the aim Nehru University, New Delhi)
of making the students aware of the rich Specialization: Modern History, Economic
cultural heritage of our country. History of India, Nationalist Movement in India
and Labour History)
Programmes of Study
*N. Chandramouli, Ph.D (Telugu University,
M.A., History Hyderabad)
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Specialization: Archaeology of South India, Politics, and Foreign Policy; and General
Rock art of India, Ancient history of South India, Knowledge. For M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Early historic Archaeology, Numismatics, South
programmes, the question paper will consist
Indian Art and Architecture
of essay type questions in the areas of
Department of Politics and International Relations, Indian Political
International Studies System including Indian Constitution,
The thrust areas of teaching and research Indian Foreign Policy and Indian Politics and
include: Economy, and current affairs of national and
Specific focus on Indias foreign policy, international importance.
Indian political system, Political Theory, Infrastructure Facilities
Public Administration, South Asian
Security Issues. The salient features of The Department has good infra-structural
the Department include facilities including computers, over head
projector and slide projector, etc., to assist
Exchange programmes with prestigious teachers and students in their pursuit of
foreign and Indian universities. academic excellence and relevance.
Interactions with distinguished Indian
and foreign scholars through seminars, Faculty
conferences, workshops and refresher
courses, etc. Professors
Promoting teaching and research in the *D. Sambandhan, Ph.D. (Gokhale Institute,
areas of International Relations and Area Pune)
Studies in general and South and South-
Specialization: International Finance, Exchange
east Asian studies in particular.
Rate Economics, Structural Economic Reforms.
Exchange programmes with prestigious
foreign and Indian universities. *N.K. Jhna, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal University,
Policy input to the makers of Indias New Delhi) (on leave)
foreign and security policies as well as Specialization: Indias Foreign Policy, Indian
the theoretical understanding of Constitution and Politics, South Asian security
International Relations. issues, Ancient Political Thought.
Programmes of study *B. Mohanan, Ph.D. (Kerela University)
Specialization: South Asian studies, Political
M.A. Politics and International
Relations Theory, Development Studies.
*P. Lazarus Samraj, Ph.D. (Annamalai
M.Phil. Politics & International Studies
(Full-time) University, Chidambaram)
Specialization: Indo-U.S. Relations, Terrorism,
Ph.D. Politics & International Studies Indian Politics.
(Full-time & Part-time (Internal &
External)) Readers
Entrance Examination *P. Moorthy, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru
For M.A. in Politics and International University, New Delhi)
Relations, the question paper will consist of Specialization: Peace and Disarmament
objective type questions with multiple Studies, Science and Technology, Nation
choices in the areas of Contemporary Building and Human Resources Management.
International Relations, Indian History,
*B. Krishnamurthy, Ph.D.(M.S. University of
Baroda, Baroda)
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Specialization: European Integration, Indo Critical analysis of stereotyping
French Relations, and Human Rights. Programmes of study
*T.S.N. Sastry, Ph.D., (Andhra University, Ph.D. Womens Studies
Vizhakapatnam) (On leave) (Full-time & Part-time (Internal &
External))
Lecturers (Senior Scale) M. Phil. Womens Studies (Full-time)
L. Prema Shekara, M.Phil. Infrastructure facilities
Specialization: International Relations, Foreign
Policy of the US, Indo-Pakistan Relations. Computer, Overhead projector, Colour
television, VCD projector, Slide projector and
C.S. Anuradha, Ph.D. ( Madras University,
Audio system.
Chennai).
Specialization:South Asian Security, Marine Co-ordinator
Security, Women International Relations. Reader
S.S. Tabraz, Ph.D. ( J.N. University, New *Usha V.T., Ph.D. (University of Kerala,
Delhi). Trivandrum)
Specialization: SInternational Meditation, Specialization: Feminist theories, Womens
Israel-Palestinian conflict and Conflict discourse, Indian womens writing and
resolution. Representation of women in the media.
Centre for Womens Studies SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Established in July 1999, the Centre offers A newly established School, providing oppor-
M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Womens Studies. The tunities for the capacity building of future
overall approach to Womens Studies in this teacher educators. This one year course for
Centre is multidisciplinary. The prime aim the Degree of Master of Education lays em-
phasis on Educational Technology, Teacher
of the Centre is the creation of a critical
Education, Economics of Education, Educa-
awareness and sensitivity towards womens tional Planning and Administration, Value
issues in every field. Both male and female Education, Environmental Education and
students are admitted. A holistic approach Guidance and Counselling.
to gender studies is envisaged. It encourages Faculty:
womens academic development and
Professor
empowerment, the major objective being
womens empowerment, the marking out and Dr. Mamota Das, Ph.D. in Education, M.S.
University, Baroda, Gujarat.
the definition of a female space. The
following are the thrust areas: Specialization: Educational Administration,
Centre of Advanced Studies in Education
Generating awareness towards womens (CASE), M.S.University, Baroda, Gujarat.
issues
Lecturer
Gender sensitivity
Shri R. Vijay Kumar, M.Ed., Banaglore Uni-
Womens empowerment versity.
Expression of the womens voice
UGC-ACADEMIC STAFF
Socio-cultural factors and
marginalization COLLEGE
Legal rights of /for women The UGC has established Academic Staff
Restructuring womens role in history Colleges in different universities all over the
country and fifty one colleges are existing
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today. The Academic Staff College of COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pondicherry University is one among them
The inspiration for establishing the
and was established in 1987. They are
Community College came from the
conceived with a view to plan, organize,
American Community Colleges which play
implement, monitor and evaluate Academic
a key role in manpower development of
Staff Orientation Programme for newly
America and the consequent astonishing
appointed college and University teachers
economic progress. The Pondicherry
and refresher programmes for senior
University Community College offers three
teachers.
years degree courses in six disciplines and
Director a numbers of job oriented P.G. Diploma,
Hariharan, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Diploma and Certificate programmes. It also
Tiruchirapalli) arranges shortterm training and coaching
Lecturer programmes for various sectors of employees.
P. Ramalingam Ph.D. (Annamalai Principal

University) K.S. Kumari, Ph.D. (M.G. University,
Specialization: Educational Psychology, Kottayam)
Guidance and Counselling. Reader & Co-ordinator
Progress S. Yogamoorthi, Ph.D. (Annamalai
The Academic Staff College as so far University, Chidambaram)
organised 78 oriented courses, 94 refresher Objectives of Community College
courses and 18 special programmes. 6277 The motto of Pondicherry University Community
teacher participants have been benefited College is Education for Employment through
through these programmes. skill formation. This goal is sought to be achieved
Catchment Area by four fold functions, viz, teaching, training,
The catchement area for the Academic Staff research and extension.
College of Pondicherry University consists DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

of.
The University has a Directorate of Distance Edu-
cation. The Directorate offers 16 P.G. programmes
Pondicherry University departments and
colleges affiliated to it. including MBA in 4 branches, 16 P.G. Diplom a
Annamalai University departments. programmes and 7 U.G. programmes. The admis-
Colleges in South Arcot District of sion process commences in the month of June/
TamilNadu, affiliated to Madras University July. About 1,50,000 learners from all over India
and other Districts of Tamil Nadu. are on roll of the Directorate of Distance Educa-
Normally, teachers from southern states of tion.
Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, abd
The DDE is providing following concessions:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands participate in
1) The fee concession of Rs.500/- is avail-
the programmes in large numbers. Nearly 5
able to the University students pursuing Post
to 10 per cent of the participants for
Graduate programmes in Schools/ Departments
orientation and refresher courses are drawn
of Pondicherry University and simultaneously pur-
from outside southern India.
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suing any Post Graduate Diploma offered by the v Organising training programmes like
Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry
Personality Development Programmes,
University, Pondicherry.
2) The fee concession of 50% is available to Mock Aptitude tests, Group Discussion
the Non-Teaching employees of Pondicherry Uni- training, mock interviews etc.,
versity and their wards, in all the courses of-
v Enabling Industry Institute Interaction
fered by the Directorate of Distance Education
v Co ordinating Industrial Visits
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
Director S. Baskaran, Ph.D. (Tamilnadu v Co ordinating Project Placement for the
Agricultural University, Coimbatore) Students
Specialization: Agricultural Sciences, Extension
v Supporting Technical Seminars / Con-
Education, Training and Psychology
Deputy Director S. Ganesan, Ph.D. (Madras ferences / Workshops organized by vari-
University) ous Departments
Specialization: Open and Distance Education
v Organising Student workshops with ma-
System, Teacher Education and HUman
jor corporate
Resource Management.
Full details of the programmes offered v Organising faculty development
through Distance Educatiion are available programmes collaborating with compa-
in the separate brochure published by
nies
theDirectorate and also in the University
website www.pondiuni.org. STIT v Facilitating Industry Institute Interac-
tions through inviting experts for lec-

PLACEMENT CELL
tures, members of project and labora-
One of the main responsibilities of the Place-
tory evaluation panels, members of se-
ment Cell is to motivate, train and prepare
lection committees etc.,.
the students of the University and its affili-
The Placement Cell Provided more than 800
ated Colleges for campus interviews.
placements during the Academic Year 2006-07 and
It plays a very important and key role in coun-
more than 1000 placements during the Academic
selling and guiding the students of the Uni-
year 2007-08. Nearly 50 companies visit the
versity and its affiliated Colleges for their
University every year for recruiting students of
successful career placement which is cru-
the University and affiliated college.
cial interface for the students between the
Placement Committee
stages of completion of academic programme
Dr. S. Balakrishnan
of studies and entry into suitable employ- Chairman Placement Committee
ment. Dr. R. Paneerselvam
Member Placement Committee
Some of the major activities of the Place-
Dr. H.P. Patil
ment Cell are Member Placement Committee
v Organising On and Off Campus Inter- Mr. S.K.V. Jayakumar

Placement Co-ordinator
views
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12. AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS Ph.D. SUPERVISORS
[Full Time & Part Time (Internal) only ]

Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry
Subject offered Name of the Recognised Specialisation Eligibility

supervisors
Zoology Dr. S. Sabesan Zoology
Dr. P. Jambulingam
Dr. K. Krishnamoorthy
Dr. T. Mariappan Candidates with DST / CSIR / ICMR,
Dr. K.D. Ramaiah etc. fellowships alone are eligible to
Dr. K.Gunasekaran apply. These Candidates are exempted
Dr. D. Dominic Amalraj from the Entrance Examination. The
Dr. N. Pradeep Kumar eligible candidates will be intimated
Dr. S. Poopathi seperately regarding interview.
Dr. A.R. Rajavel
Dr. K.P. Paily
Dr. V. Vasuki
Microbiology Dr. S.L. Hoti Microbiology
Dr. A.M. Manonmani
Chemistry Dr. M. Kalyanasundaram Chemistry
Dr. Nisha Mathew
Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Port Blair, A & N Islands
Subject offered Name of the Recognised Specialisation Question paper pattern Syllabus
Guides
Microbiology Dr. P.Vijaychari Microbiology Medical Microbiology,
& Dr. D. Biswas Microbiology Objective Molecular Biology, Mol.
Entomology Dr.Subarna Ray Microbiology Medical Microbiology
Bioinformatics, Medical
Entomology
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for P.G. Studies (KMCPGS), Puducherry
Guides
Tamil Dr. S. Gautham Sangam and Ethical Literature
Dr.K.Panjangam Modern Literature and Literature
Critics
Dr. K. Parimalam Feminism & Grammar
Dr. Chintaniladevi Religious Literature and Epic
Dr. N.Elango Folklore & Sangam
Literature
Dr.S. Sathiaseelan Folklore and Linguistics
Botany Dr. G. Kumaravelu Environmental Biology & Stress As per the University P.G.
Physiology pattern Standard
Dr. M.P. Ramanujam Biodiversity, Environmental stress,
Plant Biotechnology (tissue
culture)
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Dr. V. Ramassamy Developmental Biology, Anatomy
(on deputation) & Pharmacognosy
Dr. D.Kadamban Bio diversity Pharmacognosy
Dr. K. Kadavul Forest Ecology
Dr. Bijayakumar Applied Micro Biology, Aero Biology
& Microbial Biology, Ecology
Zoology Dr.V. Anandan Marine Biotechnology Fisheries
Science
Dr. A. Gunasingh Fishery & Environmental Science
Dr. B. Kumaran Endocrinology Toxicology
Dr.G. Krishnamoorthy Endocrinology
Physics -- --
Chemistry Dr.R. Gunasegaran Org.Natural Products
chemistry
Dr. V. Arjunan Molecular Spectroscopy
Dr. Ashok Kumar Photo Chemistry & Kinetics
Jana
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), Puducherry

Subject offered Name of the Recognised Specialisation Question paper Syllabus
Guides pattern
Civil Dr. T. Sundararajan Hydraulics Water Resources Engineering, Two hours of All subjects of
Non-Conventional Materials, objective type B.Tech.,Civil Engg.
Construction Management questions & M.Tech.
Ground Water Management, Advanced
Dr. S. Kothandaraman Structural Engineering, Construction Construction
Materials, Non-Conventional Materials Tech. &
Dr. S. Sivamurthy Reddy Geology/Hydrogeology, Geochemistry Environmental
Dr. R. Saravanane Water supply and waste water Engg. Engg.
Industrial waste management
Water quality modelling.
Dr. V.L.Narasimha Transportation Engineering
Mechanical Dr. V. Soundararajan Manufacturing optimization/Design Two hours of Covering different
Engineering for Manufacturing objective type fields of Mech.
Dr.T.Senthilvelan Production/Manufacturing Engg. questions Engg.
Dr.A.Selvaraju Mech. Engg. & Thermal Srimas
Dr.N.Alagumurthi Modeling & Simulation studies in Mech.Engg.
Electronics and Dr. P. Dananjayan Wireless Communication Two hours of Covering different
Communication Dr. E. Srinivasan Digital Signal Processing objective type fields of
Engineering Dr. S. Chandramathi Computer Networks questions Electronics and
Dr.R.Nakeeran Optical Communication & Networks Communication
Engineering
Computer Dr. P. Thambidurai Image Video Processing, Data compression,As per the P.G.
Science and Multimedia Networks, Multimedia University Standard
Engineering Databases,Object Oriented Distributed pattern
Computing, High Speed Networks
Dr.N.Sreenath High Speed Networks, Optical Networks,
Information Security, Real Time systems,
Distributed Systems.
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Mathematics Dr. V. Sitaramaiah Theory of Numbers
Dr. P. A. Padmanabham Special Functions
Dr. R. Sekar Fluid Mechanics As per the P.G.
Dr. J. Jayakumar Numerical Analysis University Standard
Dr. G. Ayyappan Probability, Stochastic Process and pattern
Queuing Theory
Dr. (Mrs.) S. Manga- Commutative Algebras and Homological
yarcarassy Theory
Dr.T.V.S.Sekar Computational Fluid Dynamics
Physics Dr. L.K. Kaliyaperumal Solid State Physics (Experimental)
Board field ceramics, Molecular
spectroscopy (Thernmotical). High
TC Superconductors
Dr. B. Palanivel Solid State Physics. Electronic Structure As per the
Calculation, High Pressure Physics, University P.G.
Structural Phase stability pattern Standard
Dr. R. Kannan Solid state Physics (Broad field), High
Temperature Superconductors , colossal
magnets Resistance (CMR) Compounds,
Ceramic Oxides
Dr. S. Nagarajan Solid State Luminescence, Photo lumi-
nescence, Thermo luminescence Solids
Dr. R.Murugan Solid State Physics Conducting polymer
Ceramics
Electrical & Dr. K.Manivannan Digital Signal Processing Intelligent Objective type Provided
Electronics Techniques, Power Electronics, Power Questions separately
Engineering Systems, Optimization, Computer
Algorithms
Dr.A.Muthuramalingam Power Electronics Drives & control
Dr.S.Himavathi Intelligant techniques for modeling
control, estimation, tracking
fault diagnosis and condition monitoring
Dr.R.Gnanadas Power system optimisation.
Dr.ChristopherAsirRaja Power system optimisation, operation
control and planning, Power Electronic
application to power systems
AI techniques to power systems
Dr.Sudhakaran Power system operation & control
Dr.N.Selvaganesan Fault diagnosis & intelligent control
Chemistry Dr. S.Subramanian Electro chemistry, solution chemistry As per PG Standard
Dr.S.Balasubramanian Radiation Catalysis University
Dr. T. Kaliappan Polymer Science Pattern
Dr. P. Sankar Chemical Informatics
Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law college, Puducherry
supervisors
Law Dr. M. Ganagadevi Law 30% Research Methodology As presecribed

Dr. L. Solomon Raja Law descriptive ; 70% law questions for PG
descriptive
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES : 2008-2009
(for P.G./M.Phil. & P.G. Diploma Programmes of the University)
UNIVERSITY REOPENS AFTER SUMMER VACATION ON MONDAY, THE 27TH JUNE 2008
Semester Descriptions Period of Session

COUNSELLING AND REGISTRATION* 27-6-2008 to 01-07-2008
ODD Commencement of Regular Classes 02-7-2008 (Wednesday)
SEMESTER Last date for payment of fees # 16-7-2008 (Wednesday)
( 27.06.2008 Last date for dropping courses 21-7-2008 (Monday)
TO Submission of Registration Cards to the Academic Section 25-7-2008 (Friday)
25.11.2008) COUNSELLING AND REGISTRATION** 6-11-2008 to 7-11-2008
End of classes 12-11-2008 (Wednesday)
Commencement of Examinations 13-11-2008 (Thursday)
Completion of Examinations 25-11-2008 (Tuesday)
Last date for submission of results 28-11-2008 (Friday)
Semester Description Period of Session
EVEN Commencement of Regular Classes 26-11-2008 (Wednesday)
SEMESTER Last date for payment of fees # 15-11-2008 (Monday)

( 26.11.2008 Last date for dropping courses 19-12-2008 (Friday)
TO Submission of Registration Cards to the Academic Section 23-12-2008 (Tuesday)
06.05.2009) Winter Vacation 1-1-2009 to 16.1.2009
COUNSELLING AND REGISTRATION*** 2-4-2009 to 3-4-2009
End of classes 21-4-2009 (Tuesday)
Commencement of Examinations 22-4-2009 (Wednesday)
Completion of Examinations 04-5-2009 (Monday)
Last date for submission of results 06-5-2009 (Wednesday)
* Only first semester students

** For second and subsequent even semester students
*** For third and subsequent odd semester students
# If not paid by the last date, fine to be paid Rs.3/- per day for the first 10 days, Rs.10/- per day
thereafter upto the last day of the month in which the fees is due. After that the readmission fees
of Rs.1000/- plus UDF Rs.500/- are to be paid along with the fee arrears, after obtaining Vice-
Chancellors approval.
SUMMER VACATION - 07-05-2009 (Thursday) to 28-06-2009 (Sunday)

UNIVERSITY REOPENS ON 29th June 2009 (Monday)
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Important Note:
(i) University reserves the right to make changes in the

information provided herein. This cannot be quoted for any
sanction.
(ii) Not withstanding the information given in the brochure, the

University has the ultimate right to decide on any issue as per its
rules and regulations.
(iii) For up-to-date information including changes in the

programmes listed in this brochure the University website
www.pondiuni.edu.in may be checked from time to time.
02-04-2008 S. LOGANATHAN
Puducherry Registrar
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APPLICATION CHECK LIST
1. Duly filled in & signed: (i) application form, (ii) Hall Ticket.
2. Attested copy of community certificate for SC/ST candidates.
3. Residence certificate for Pondicherry UT/A&N residents.
4. Attested copy of certificate(s) for Physical/Visually challenged category.
5. Attested copy of the statement of marks.
6. For Ph.D. candidates: (i) copy of publication (ii) Attested copy of certificate for having
qualified for JRF of UGC/CSIR (iii) Consent letter of the guide and NOC from the employer.
7. D.D for Rs.600/300/200/100 whichever is applicable for applications registered
online.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All particulars in the application form must be written carefully and legibly in CAPITAL
LETTERS. If any column is unfilled the application will be summarily rejected without
any intimation.
2. Any attempt on the part of the candidates to influence directly or indirectly will be treated
as disqualification.
3. No Individual Intimation will be sent to candidates not selected and no correspondence
on this subject will be entertained.
4. All disputes pertaining to conduct of examination and allocation of seats in various subjects
by the University shall fall within the jurisdiction of Puducherry.
5. The rules are subject to change in accordance with the decision taken by the University
from time to time.
TO REACH THE UNIVERSITY

TELEPHONE : 0413 2654 300 EPABX Connects all Schools / Depts / Centres/
Directorate(s) / Sections / Officers / Hostels / Library, etc. in the Campus
FAX : 0413 2655255
WEBSITE : www.pondiuni.edu.in
TRANSPORT: Train : Chennai Egmore Puducherry Station
Road : Govt. owned and other private buses from major cities
LOCATION: Situated about 150 kms. South of Chennai (Madras) on the East Coast
Road.
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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

His Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry

Director of Culture and Cultural Relations

Controller of Examinations (i/c)

School of Life Sciences

School of Social Sciences & International Studies

Ramanujan School of Mathematics & Computer Science

Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature

School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences

School of Performing Arts

School of Management Department of Ocean Studies Dr. P. M. Mohan

Department of Physics Dr. K. Porsezian Department of Performing Dr. R. Raju

Dean , College Dr. R. Venguattaramane Library Shri. V. Meibalan

Directorate of Distance Dr. S. Bhaskaran Computer Centre Shri Marie Stanislas

Wardens : Women's Hostels

for any changes / new courses / other information

1. The University .... 1

Confidentiality Agreement between b) Teacher candidates working in the

Anthropology 5 Masters degree in Anthropology/ Ecology/ 24.05.2008

Physical Education 4 Masters degree in Physical Education with 24.05.2008

Sanskrit 5 Masters or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a 24.05.2008

* Candidate selected for the project by JRF-CSIR alone are eligible

Mathematics 8 Masters degree in Mathematics with a 25.05.2008

Physics 7 Masters degree in Physics with a minimum 25.05.2008

Marine Biology 4 Masters degree in Marine Biology, Zoology,

Ph.D. Programmes offered in the Affiliated Colleges/Institutions of

Microbiology 5 Masters degree in the subject concerned or a Not

Chemistry 2 Masters degree in Applied or Industrial

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Puducherry

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

b) M.E. / M.Tech degree in any branch of Engg

Mathematics 49 Masters degree in Mathematics with a 25.05.2008

Physics 8 Masters degree in Physics with a minimum of 25.05.2008

Chemistry 6 Masters degree in Applied or Industrial

Electrical and Masters degree in the subject concerned or a 25.05.2008

M.Phil. Fulltime only

Qualification for admission and schedule of the entrance examinations

Anthropology 10 Masters degree in Anthropology with a 24.05.2008

Qualification for admission and schedule of the entrance examinations

Post-graduate courses in Humanities, Social Sciences and

M.A . Hindi 10 Bachelors degree in Hindi with a minimum 24.05.2008

M.A. History 30 Bachelors degree in History or in any 24.05.2008

M.A. Mass 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline 25.05.2008

M.A. Politics and 30 Bachelors degree in any discipline with a 24.05.2008

M.A . Philosophy 20 Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% 24.05.2008

M.A . Sanskrit 10 Bachelors degree in Sanskrit with a

M.A. Tamil 35 Bachelors degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a 24.05.2008

M.A. Sociology 23 Bachelors degree in and discipline prefereably 24.05.2008

M.A. South Asian 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline 24.05.2008

*M.B.A. Business 60 Puducherry Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50%

* The admission for 90 seats is already under process.

b) Games Proficiency Test in any one of the

M.Sc. Coastal 20 Bachelors degree in any discipline, i.e. in

M.Sc. Biochemistry & 30 Bachelors degree in Botany/ Zoology/

application form. While filling in the in the same session.

University Development Fund. 213

*Student Welfare Fund *Alumini Association Fund

All the other fees. 201

2 Registration Fee 100 100 100

3 Matriculation Fee 50 50 50 201

5 Identity Card fee 25 25 25

6 Students Welfare Fund (p.a.) 100 100 100

Student Welfare Fund Alumini Association Fund