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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
A Central University

We pride ourselves in the best of facilities, infrastructure, scholarship and ambience where there is freedom to think and evolve with time. Whether you are a passionate ecologist, a language enthusiast, a creative theater buff, a motivated social reformer, an innovative thinker, an aggressive experimentalist or a hardcore scientist, Pondicherry University provides you the ambience and the opportunity to grow professionally. With the constant aim to strive for excellence, our foundation is based on the rich cultural heritage that Pondicherry is so deeply rooted in.

A new India in the making

VICE CHANCELLORS MESSAGE

Welcome to the Pondicherry University!

Prof. J.A.K. TAREEN

central University, established through an Act of Parliament in 1985, has just completed its 25th year of existence. The campus is spread over 780 acres of land with lush green tropical vegetation; and its entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. It has emerged as Indias fastest expanding Central University crossing growth mark of 300% during the last four years and has about 5000 students now representing 33 states of the country and abroad, and over 450 highly qualified faculty from across the country. It has a state of the art Library with remote access to over 31,000 digital information resources through a dedicated library portal (www.pondiuni.edu.in).

Besides a two-year Masters, this University offers 5 years Integrated programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Economics. The University also has two campuses at Karaikal (150 Kms. south of Pondicherry) and at Port Blair offering Post-Graduate & Doctoral programmes. As an affiliating University, it has 5 Medical colleges, 16 Engineering Colleges, 30 Colleges of Education and 19 Arts and Science Colleges. Over 37,000 students are enrolled in these affiliated colleges. Pondicherry University was the first University to adopt the CBCS and Semester system which easily facilitates the mobility of students with credit transfer both in India and abroad. The University is growing with a cardinal principle of Expansion with Excellence and Equity and remains connected globally. More than 27 MoUs have been signed with International Universities and National institutions for exchange of faculty and students.

The University has modern laboratories equipped with sophisticated analytical instruments, facilities for sports and fitness, 24 hours medical facility and a host of other amenities that make the campus self-contained and provide an ambience for academic pursuit. The University offers 157 Masters, Doctoral and Diploma programmes in 34 Departments, 10 Centres and two Chairs under the umbrella of 15 Schools. It has a Community College and Directorate of Distance Education offering Business Management programmes.

EXPANSION

EXCELLENCE

EQUITY

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AutHORItIES
The President of India is the Visitor of this University. The Vice-President of India is the Chancellor and Lt. Governor of Puducherry is the Chief Rector. The University is governed by the court, executive council, academic council, finance committee, building committee, school boards, planning board and advisory committees.

VISITOR

Her Excellency the President of India

CHANCELLOR

His Excellency the Vice-President of India

CHIEF RECTOR

His Excellency the Lt. Governor of Puducherry Prof. J. A. K. TAREEN

VICE-CHANCELLOR

pROGRAMMES OffEREd
157 Academic programmes are offered under 15 schools, 34 departments and 10 centres. Ph.D. M.Phil. P.G. P.G. Diploma Add-on Diploma Certificate 46 24 54 01 22 10

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AdMISSION NORMS
The selection for admission to all the programmes, and Ph.D., M.C.A and M.Tech., is done exclusively on the basis of marks scored in the all-India entrance examination. For Ph.D. research, candidates qualifying under JRF/ examination of UGC/CSIR/NET/ or such other examination recognized by the University with fellowship are exempted from the entrance exam. In accordance with the policy of the Government of India and the guidelines of the University Grants Commission, the University reserves 15% of seats in each course for candidates belonging to SC and 7.5% for those belonging to ST with a provision for inter-changeability between these categories, and 27% for OBC. 25% seats are reserved for students of the Union Territory in select programmes and 3% for differently-abled.

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CREdIt REquIREMENtS
The University offers the Choice-Based Credit System where students have options with a wide variety of soft core & hard core subjects & electives. Project work, seminars, assignments, tests and terminal examinations are part and parcel of its evaluation system. There is also a possibility to complete the programme in less number of semesters than prescribed, by completing the following required number of credits. M. A./ M.Sc./ All M.Tech. except M.Tech. (Nano Science & Technology) and M.Tech. (Electronics)/ any other 2 year P.G. Programme not mentioned below : 72 M.Com., M.A. Economics All M. B. A. programmes/M.Tech. (Nano Science &Technology) M.C.A. 5-year Integrated P.G. M. Phil. Programme M.Tech (Electronics) P.G.Diploma Add-on Evening Programmes P.G. Diploma : 20 Certificate : 16 : 90 : 100 : 108 : 192 : 36 : 73 : 36

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COLLAbORAtION
Pondicherry University has entered into MoUs with 27 reputed international institutions in India and abroad for academic collaboration and faculty development. 1. 2. 3. 4. international University of Paris-13, France Grenoble University, France University of La Runion, France Institute of Cultural Anthropology and African Studies of the University of Munich, Germany 5. International Institute of Scientific & Academic Collaboration, USA. 6. University of Arkansas, USA 7. University of Cologne, Germany 8. Dalhousie University, Canada 9. University of Sienna, Italy 10. University of Bradford, UK
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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Sungkynkwan University, Korea Syiah Kuala University, Indonesia University of Picardie Jules Verne, France Joliet Junior College, Illinois, USA University of Lumire Lyon 2, France national Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore South Asian Foundation, New Delhi Nicholas Piramal India Ltd, Mumbai Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Mumbai CIMMACS, Bangalore UGC INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, New Delhi Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) Frontier Lifeline Hospital & Dr.K.M Cherian Foundation, Chennai Maharishi Solar Technologies Ltd. OHIO University, France

uNIVERSItY SCHOOLS/dEpARtMENtS/CENtRES/CHAIRS

I. SUBRAMANIA BHARATHI SCHOOL OF TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Department of Tamil M.A. M.Phil. M.Phil. (Modern Literature) M.Phil. (Religious Literature) Ph.D.

Department of Economics M.A. (Applied Economics) M.Sc. (Economics) (Five Year Integrated) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Tourism Studies M.B.A (Tourism) Ph.D. Department of Banking Technology M.B.A (Banking Technology) Ph.D.

II. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Department of Management Studies M.B.A. (Business Administration) Ph.D. Department of Management Studies - Kariikal Centre M.B.A. (Insurance Management) Ph.D. Department of Commerce M.Com (Business Finance) M.Com (Accounts & Taxation) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Commerce - Karaikal Centre M.Com. (Business Finance) Ph.D.

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Department of International Business M.B.A (International Business) Ph.D.

Department of Applied Psychology M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) Ph.D.

III. RAMANUJAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics M.Sc. M.Sc. - (Five-year Integrated) M.Phil. Ph.D Department of Statistics M.Sc. M.Sc. - (Five-year Integrated) Ph.D.

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IV. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Physics M.Sc. M.Sc. Physics (Five-year Integrated) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Chemistry M.Sc. Chemical Sciences M.Sc. Chemistry (Five-year Integrated) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Earth Science M.Sc. (Applied Geology) M.Sc. Applied Geology (Five-year Integrated) M.Tech. Exploration Geosciences Ph.D.

V. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology M.Sc. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) M.Sc. (Microbiology) Ph.D. Department of Biotechnology M.Sc. Ph.D. Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences M.Sc. Ph.D. Department Of Ocean Studies And Marine Biology Port Blair Centre M.Sc. Marine Biology Ph.D. Marine Biology Department Of Coastal Disaster Management Port Blair Centre M.Sc. Ph.D. Department of Food Science and Technology M.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition) M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology) Ph.D. (Food Science and Nutrition) Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology) Centre for Bioinformatics M.Sc. M.Sc. (Computational Biology) Ph.D.

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VI. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

Department of English M.A. (English and Comparative Literature) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of French M.A. (Translation & Interpretation) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Hindi M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Sanskrit M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Philosophy M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D Department of Physical Education & Sports M.P.Ed. M.Phil. Ph.D. Centre For Foreign Languages French Japanese Chinese German Spanish Italian and Korean

Escande Chair in Asian Christian studies M.Phil. Ph.D. P.G. Diploma in Asian Christian Studies

VII. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Department of Performing Arts M.P.A .Drama and Theatre Arts M.Phil. Ph.D.

VIII. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Department of Anthropology M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Sociology M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Social Work M.S.W. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of History M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Politics and International Studies M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Centre for Womens Studies M.Phil. Ph.D.

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UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute Of South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) & Centre For South Asian Studies M. A. South Asian Studies Ph.D. South Asian Studies Centre for Womens Studies M.Phil. Ph.D. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies M.Phil. Ph.D.

Department of Library and Information Science M.L.I.S. Ph.D.

XI. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computer Science M.Sc. M.Sc. (Five-year Integrated) M.C.A. M.Tech. (CSE) M.Tech. (N&IE). Ph.D.

IX. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

M.Ed. Ph.D. Diploma in Pre-school Education

Department of Computer Science- Karaikal Centre M.C.A. Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering M.Tech (Environmental Engineering and Management) M.Phil. Ph.D. Department of Electronics Engineering M.Tech. (Electronics)

X. SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

Department of Mass Communication & Electronic Media M.A. (Mass Communication) M.Sc. (Electronic media) Ph.D. (Mass Communication) Ph.D. (Electronic media)

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XII. MADANJEET SCHOOL OF GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Centre for Green Energy Technology M.Tech. (Green Energy Technology) Ph.D. (Green Energy Technology) Centre for Nano Sciences and Technology M.Tech. (Nano Sciences and Technology) Ph.D. (Nano Sciences and Technology)

P.G DIPLOMA COURSES IN

Functional Hindi & Translation Television Production Women Studies Library Automation & Networking Industrial Psychology Planning & Evaluation Biotechnology Health, Fitness & Life Style Management Investment Management Rural Development Statistical & Research Methods Human Rights Foreign Trade Industrial Relation & Labour Law Teaching Skills Computer Application Simulation and Modeling Theater Arts Event Management Professional Communication in English Advanced Analytical Techniques Journalism and Mass Communication

XIV. SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Programmes offered jointly with affiliated Medical colleges under Public Private Partnership. These are self-financing M.Sc. Programmes in Pharmacology , Medical Microbiology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry Participating colleges: Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital & Research Centre -

CERTIFICATE COURSES IN
Tamil French Japanese Korean Chinese Spanish Italian German Sanskrit

CELL FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Short- Term Training Programmes for NGOs, Rural social workers, Govt. officers and Students of affiliated institutions.

CENTRES UNDER UGC SCHEMES

The following Centres function under the special UGC schemes: Centre for Adult & Continuing Education Centre for Gandhian Studies

ADD-on PG DIPLoMAS AnD CERTIFICATES (Evening courses)

The University is conscious that with the increasing interdisciplinary nature of job opportunities available globally, it is inevitable for any student to cross the borders of his specialized field and learn more in allied fields to make himself adaptable to the changing market demands. To fulfill their need, the University offers 22 P.G Diploma progmammes in the evenings as add-on options in various relevant disciplines.
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dIRECtORAtE Of dIStANCE EduCAtION

The University has a separate Directorate of Distance Education from 1995, offering a variety of courses at PG level. The courses offered by the Directorate are innovative and job oriented. The programmes such as MBA (Marketing), MBA (Finance), MBA (HRM) and MBA (International Business) are some of the very first programmes to be launched through the distance mode in the entire nation. Experienced faculties from various Universities are drawn to deliver lectures during personal contact programmes so as to give maximum academic inputs to the students. Course materials are prepared assiduously by using experienced faculty.

COuRSES OffEREd IN dIStANCE MOdE

M.B.A PRoGRAMMES (2 yEARS)
Master of Business Administration (General) Master of Business Administration in Marketing Master of Business Administration in Finance Master of Business Administration in International Business Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

OTHER POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES (3yEARS)

Master of Computer Applications

twINNING pROGRAMMES
The University has recently introduced the concept of offering courses under Twinning Programme by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with reputed institutions having well qualified faculty, infrastructure and learning facilities. Twinning is an innovative educational concept which widens the scope of educational opportunity and access for students, keeping in view their weekly schedules of learning time. It envisages a tie-up between the Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University and an existing reputed institute. The programmes which are offered by the University through the distance mode are offered at these institutions. The marked difference of Twinning Programme from the conventional Distance Education programmes is that the students undergo a rigorous extended classroom session on all week-ends/ evening hours during the academic year, instead of the usual personal contact programmes conducted once in a semester.

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COMMuNItY COLLEGE
This is the first University in India to establish a community College in 1995 to create skilled manpower at supervisory levels and to generate trained personnel for business organizations, industries and government. The following programmes are currently offered in the college.

UNDER GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (3yEARS)/

Business Management (BBM) Computer Applications (BCA) Biochemistry Visual Communication Physical Education (B.Ed.) - (1 year)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE (1 yEAR)

Computer Applications (PGDCA)

DIPLoMA PRoGRAMMES (1 yEAR)

Diploma in Accounting and Taxation Diploma in Medical Record Administration Diploma in Medical Lab Technology Diploma in Insurance Management Diploma in Hardware Management Diploma in Graphics and Animation Diploma in Video Production Diploma in Sales Management Diploma in Computer Graphics and Web Technology Diploma for Multipurpose Health Workers (11/2 years) Diploma in Sanitary Inspection Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Physical Education Diploma in Document Writing Diploma in Yoga Education

Industrial hands-on training - Community College

ACAdEMIC StAff COLLEGE

The Academic Staff College of the University offers orientation and refresher courses for the University and College teachers. The College has so far conducted 105 Orientation Programmes and 152 Refresher Courses to over 10000 teaching and non teaching staff. It has also conducted 40 special programmes, including a workshop for College Principals.

CERtIFICAtE PRoGRAMMES (6 MonthS)

Tally Event Management Tourism Guidance Data entry and Processing Computer Graphics Spoken English Radio Jockey and Reporting Reporting and News Casting

COLLEGE dEVELOpMENt COuNCIL

The College Development Council co-ordinates the academic monitoring of the affiliated colleges and recognized research institutes. It organizes the inspection and reviews of the affiliated colleges and participates in the governing bodies of these institutions.
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The activities of the Community college are considered as an important extension of the universitys influence into the life of the society. The students are active in performing cultural programmes as well.

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AffILIAtEd INStItutIONS
The Pondicherry University has at present 87 affiliated institutions. Two of these institutions viz Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for P.G. studies and Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women, have become autonomous.

REGIon-wISE BREAkUP
Pondicherry Karaikal Mahe Yanam Andaman & Nicobar Islands - 59 - 13 -6 -3 -6

CATEGORY OF THE INSTITUTIONS

Medical Nursing/Pharmaceutical Dental Veterinary Engineering Education Law Arts & Science Research Institute -5 -8 -2 -1 - 16 - 30 -2 - 19 -4

French Institute of Pondicherry

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RESEARCH
The University has a strong research culture. About 90% of the faculty have Ph.D. degrees and are all actively involved in research supervision with independent and collaborative research projects funded by various agencies. More than 1000 research scholars are working on campus, pursuing their Ph.D. research, and this number is expected to cross 1500 in next two years. The citation index of 6.16 and h-index of 33 (for last 15 years) of our faculty publications are well above many of the best Universities in the country. The level of extra-mural funding from government agencies and industries has touched more than 70 crores with over 260 research projects, and this number is progressively increasing. The funding has more than tripled during the last three years. Seven departments have FIST-funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology. The following 14 departments have attained the unique level of U.G.Cs support for advanced learning under the Special Assistance Programme. 10. Department of Tourism Studies 11. Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature (Level II) 12. Department of Chemistry (Level II) 13. Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 14. Department of Computer Science

DST FIST DEPARTMENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Chemistry Biotechnology Physics Earth Science Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Mathematics Biotechnology/Bioinformatics /Earth science (DST-PURSE)

UGC SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Dept of Biotechnology Department of Commerce Department of Earth Science Department of Ecology & Environmental Science Department of French Department of History Department of Mathematics Department of Philosophy Department of Physics

NATIONAL FACILITIES (DBT/DIT)

1. Centre for Bio-Informatics 2. Department of Chemistry 3. Departments of Earth Science The Centre for Bio-informatics has been recognized with the status of Centre of excellence, by the D.I.T., Govt. of India.

RESEARCH PROJECTS
262

S anni Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - C.I.F le tro M ros ope ron osco M I.F.
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X-Ray Diffractometer System - Physics Department

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Glove Box - Chemistry Department

Citation/ h Index as on March 2011

citations

Publications (P) Citations (C) Citation Index C/P h Index

1237 7616 6.16 33

CONSuLtANCY
Most of the departments offer consultancy through formal and informal methods to the industries and government organizations. To mention a few departments: Management Computer Science Earth Science Chemistry Bio-technology Commerce Centre for Pollution Control & Energy Technology Bio-informatics Centre for Electronic Media Green Energy Technology French

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CENtRAL INStRuMENtAtION fACILItY (CIf)

Any scientific research needs a set of state-of-the-art sophisticated equipments, workshops and technical/ analytical support facilities. The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) was started in order to help faculty and scholars to carry out all their analytical works under one roof. The following are major analytical equipments available in CIF and other Departments.

OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Trinocular Inverted Microscope Laser Particle Size Analyzer CHNS Analyzer FT-Mid Infrared Spectrometer Amylograph Emission Spectroflurometer Electrochemical Work Station Nano Drop Spectrophotometer X-ray Diffractometer (2 Units) ICP Emission Spectrometer Electron Para Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer Singly Crystal X-ray Diffreactometer 60 MHz FT NMR Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Real Time PCR Machine Flow Cytometer ICP Mass Spectrometer 2D Electrophoreses System BET Surface Area Analyzer X-ray Powder Diffratometer Hydrolab Atomic Force Microscope Electrochemical Work Station Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS)

CIF
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) UV-Visible-NIR Spectrometer Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer(FTIR) Spectroflurometer 400 MHz FT NMR Wave Length Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (WD_XRF) Thermal System (DTA,TGA,DSC) Broad Band Dielectric Spectrometer High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Gamma Ray Chamber Electron Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA) Planetary Micro Mill-Pulverisette-7 Particle Size Analyzer Surface Area Analyzer High Temperature Electrical Conductivity Set up

CENTRAL MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

This central facility has a Mechanical Shop and an Electrical Shop; offering sophisticated maintenance support to all science departments of the University. In addition, a Glass Blowing Shop is functionning under the Chemistry Department.

Electron Probe Micro Analyser Spectrometer (EPMA)- C.I.F.

Broadband Dielectric Spectrometer - C.I.F.

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LIbRARY
Ananda Rangapillai Library is presently a Knowledge Resource Centre of the University facilitating learning and research. The infrastructure, collection and services have developed on par with any world class university. programmes, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, computing facility for the Visually Challenged and student support Earn While you learn scheme are provided. The latest is the University Bookshop as student support service to cater to their requirements of Books, Stationary and Souvenirs.

COLLECTION
Library collection is hybrid with its traditional information resources being gradually supplemented by the electronic resources. Print collection of nearly 2 lakhs and e-collection of 31,000 plus, comprising a digital library of e-books, e-journals, e-databases, e-theses, etc., are all accessible through the library portal.

INFRASTRUCTURE
An independent library building with a beautiful, inspiring ambience of greenery around is focused in developing with technology. The spaces have been revamped and modernized with modular furniture and large number of computers to access e-resources with high speed bandwith facility. The Campus is Wi-Fi enabled which facilitates access to library resources. An additional new building of 50,000 sq.ft. is under construction to offer 24 hour reading facility, a state of the art section for the visually challenged, and a childrens library.

SERVICES
Value-added services such as referral service, e-alerts, Institutional Repository of research output, citation analysis, article delivery service, access to digital resources through library portal, OPAC, online tutorials, orientation

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ELECtRONIC MEdIA
The Electronic Media Centre was established during the year 2007. It has the state-of-the art multimedia laboratory with latest media hardware and software for teaching and learning, production of radio, video, animation & print communication systems. The Centre has a T.V. Programme production studio with a dozen of 3CCD cameras, good number of cool lights, teleprompter and three sets of multichannel video and audio editing suites. The studio is fully equipped with multicamera setup using two beta-cams, monitors, DVCAM tape, blue ray disk recorders, home theater system and outdoor shooting equipment. Production crew communication systems are also a part of the studio facility. This media centre is fully air-conditioned with 100% power backup. The multimedia lab has the facility to develop computer graphics and animation films. The Centre has a good number of experienced production staff and technical resources. The University is likely to get an EMMRC from UGC during 2011.

Studio and Editing equipment - Electronic Media

fM RAdIO - CRS
The University has started a Community Radio Station (CRS) under FM mode. The name of the radio is Puduvai vaani and its frequency is FM 107.8 MHz. It has its own audio recording studio, transmission wing, and an editing suite. The broadcast schedule is 6 a.m to 9 p.m on week days, and 6 a.m to 6 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays. This Centre produces audio lessons for teaching-learning from elementary school to University level students, public, N.G.O.s, women and children.

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COMputER CENtRE
The University has a 64 mbps voice and data network under Wi-Fi mode covering the entire campus. Pondicherry University is one among the few institutions in the country to be provided free 1Gbps connectivity to the National Knowledge Network (NKN) which is an ambitious project of the Government of India to connect all Universities and colleges in the country. NKN would serve as a platform to share knowledge among the educational institutions to facilitate our country to emerge as a global knowledge player/ resources. The Computer Centre provides consultancy for identifying proper configuration of computer systems, network systems and renders web and e-mail services to the University community as well to other government and non-government organizations. Every department and School has exclusive computer laboratory for students

tHEAtRE ANd pERfORMING ARtS

A big attraction for overseas students is the theatre workshops organized in association with national and international institutions by the School of Performing Arts. An exclusive mini-theatre is available in the school for this purpose. Eminent personalities from film and TV industries participate in the production and performance works.

GuESt HOuSE
The University has a fully furnished, air-conditioned guest house, with four V.I.P. suites, 20 guest rooms, seminar hall, dining hall, hall for art-exhibitions and an auditorium.

tRANSIt HOStEL
In order to provide accommodation to the visiting faculty and the newly joining faculty, the University has a transit hostel facility with fully furnished eight flats within the campus.

pLACEMENt CELL
To provide ample opportunities to students to get proper placement in industries and companies, the Placement Cell conducts workshops, mock interviews and organizes on-campus selection process with the help of industries. About 1000 students are getting this benefit every year.

StAff quARtERS
For providing residential accommodation to the faculty and staff, a good number of independent quarters and apartments have been constructed within the campus.

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HEALtH CENtRE
Round the clock health checkup facility is provided in the campus by the University Health Centre with in-house medical officers and duty doctors from P.I.M.S. The Health Centre has an ambulance service, mini O.P.D., dispensary and check up rooms.

dAY CARE CENtRE & pRE-pRIMARY SCHOOL

Since 2007, the University runs an air-conditioned Day Care Centre for the benefit of the children of employees. This Centre is professionally managed by trained staff. The service is free of cost. For the benefit of the wards of faculty, staff and scholars, a pre-primary school has also been established within the campus.

CAMpuS tRANSpORt
The University has provided free transport facilities to all students commuting from Puducherry and suburban areas. For this purpose, 13 buses, vans and mini-buses are made available.

CANtEEN ANd StORES

There are 4 canteens on campus in addition to snack and milk booths maintained by the co-operative societies. There is a co-operative store available for the students and staff residing within the campus.

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SpORtS
Pondicherry University is known for its sports activities. The University has two outdoor stadiums, one with a capacity of 800 for foot-ball and a standard 400 meter track, and the other one being Rajiv Gandhi cricket stadium for 1000 with an international standard pitch. Besides, it also has tennis courts, volley ball courts and basketball courts. A 16-station multi-gymnasium including treadmill, bicycle ergo meter, bicycle elliptical meter, physiotherapy equipments, microwave diathermy, ultrasound, infrared indication and electrical muscles stimulation equipment are also available. The University conducts regular national level tournaments every year with the support of various sponsors. The facility is in addition to those provided in the exclusive gymnasiums for boys and girls.

SpECIAL COACHING SCHEME

To train the students to successfully face the competitive examination, a special coaching facility has been established with the U.G.C.s assistance. This facility has been also extended to some affiliated colleges. The University also organizes special coaching for competitive exams to students of disadvantaged sections.

fELLOwSHIpS ANd SCHOLARSHIpS

The University provides a set of fellowships to students and research scholars. The Ph.D. scholars with JRF in arts receive Rs. 16,000 per month for two years and Rs.18,000 per month after two years. They are also eligible for a contingent grant of Rs.10,000 and Rs.20,000 per annum respectively. Similarly, the Ph.D. scholars with JRF in science may get the same fellowship with a contingent grant of Rs. 20,000 per month. All the remaining scholars get UGC scholarship of Rs. 5,000 per month for Ph.D. and Rs.3,000 per month for M.Phil scholars. The SC/ST students get scholarships from the respective state government. There is also a scheme of merit scholarships, merit-cummeans scholarship and freeship to students who satisfy the eligibility norms. The students of five-year integrated courses get a scholarship of Rs.750 per month while progressing without any arrears. The students studying at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are given a special allowance for their stay at Port Blair. The University, altogether, has 26 varieties of fellowship offered to students and scholars.

StudENt SuppORt fACILItY

The University has a grievance cell and a students service centre. The campus has a bank with ATM facility, a post office and a good security network.

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CAMpuS LIfE
The University is located along the East coast of India with a long & beautiful beach face. The campus life is unique with greenery, gardens, parks, and playgrounds. The Dean, Students Welfare, and Chief Wardens of the hostels of men and women, coordinate with all boarding and hostel facilities of the University. The University has 19 hostels for boys and girls, including foreign students with kitchen facilities to house the overseas students. Exclusive hostels are available for research scholars.

ENGINEERING ANd HORtICuLtuRE

The University Engineering division maintains the estate and properties of the campus, its infrastructure, and carries out all the maintenance work. It has civil and Electrical wings. The campus is covered with satellite TV channel receivers. This is probably the first educational institution in India having 100% power back-up through power generators. The Horticulture wing of the University maintains the gardens and lawns of the campus.

Following are the facilities available for students on campus: Comfortable hostels Rent free for women Food subsidy for students below creamy layer Exclusive hostel for international students Sports stadium and fitness gymnasium for women and men Free eco-friendly Battery Cars and Bicycles for in-campus commutation WiFi enabled campus 100% Power back-up Free transport between University and town Electric wheel chair for physically challenged students at the mess and library Free education including accommodation, food and transport for all differently abled students 24 hours free emergency Medical facilities Yoga Classes at subsidized rates University Book Shop Free Day Care centre & Kindergarten for children from 3 months to 5 years

quALItY ASSuRANCE CELL

The University has an internal quality assurance cell which consistently works for improving the quality of teaching learning and evaluation. This cell obtains the feedback from the students and faculty with the aim to improve the overall academic activities and for accreditation by NAAC. The University is going for re-accreditation in 2011.

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Puducherry Town

Prof. J.A.K. Tareen

Vice chancellor Email: vc@pondiuni.edu.in

Prof. M. Ramadass

Director Studies, Educational Innovation & Rural Reconstruction (SEI & RR) Email: director-seirr@pondiuni.edu.in

Shri. S. Loganathan Shri. S. Raghavan

Finance Officer fo@pondiuni.edu.in

Registrar Email: registrar@pondiuni.edu.in

Dr. J. Sampath

Controller of Examinations ce@pondiuni.edu.in

Dr. R. Samyuktha
University Librarian librarian@pondiuni.edu.in

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