Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University is a cental university in Puducherry, India. Founded in 1985 by the Government of India, the university is a collegiate university with jurisdiction spread over the Union territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Andaman and nicobar islands Islands.

1 Department of Anthropology

M.A. Anthropology

Ph.D. Anthropology

2 Department of Sociology

M.A. Sociology

Ph.D. Sociology

P.G. Diploma in Rural Development

3 Department of Social Work

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Ph.D. (Social Work): Full time and part-time both internal and external

4 Department of History

M.A. History

M. A. History (Five Year Integrated)

Ph.D. History

5 Department of Politics and International Studies

M.A. Politics and International Relations

M.A. Political Science (Five Year Integrated Programme)

Ph.D. Politics & International Studies (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

P.G. Diploma in Industrial Relations & Labour Laws (Add-on Course)

P.G. Diploma in Human Rights (Add-on Course)

6 Escande Chair in Asian Christian Studies

Ph.D. Asian Christian Studies

P.G. Diploma in Asian Christian Studies

7 Department of Food Science and Technology

M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

M. Sc Food Science and Technology

8 Department of Management Studies

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Ph.D. in Management

9 Department of Computer Science

M.Sc. Computer Science.

M.Sc. Five Year Integrated Computer Science

M.C.A.

M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering.

M.Tech. Network & Internet Engineering.

Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering [Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External)]

10 Centre for Adult and Continuing Education

Ph.D. Adult and Continuing Education -Inter Disciplinary [Full-time & Part-time].

11 Department of Commerce

M.Com (Business Finance)

M.Com (Accounting and Taxation)

Ph.D. Commerce (Full-time & Part-time)

PG Diploma in Investment Management (PGDIM).

12 Department of Economics

Ph.D. (Full- time, Part-time (Internal & External))

M.Sc. Economics (2 Year PG Programme)

M.Sc. Economics ( 5 years Integrated Programme)

13 Department of Tourism Studies

M.B.A (Tourism)

Ph.D. (Tourism Studies)

14 Department of Banking Technology

M.B.A. Banking Technology

Ph.D. ( Full-time & Part-time)

15 Department of International Business

MBA (International Business)

Ph.D. (International Business)

P.G. Diploma in Foreign Trade (Add-on)

16 Department of Mathematics

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. (Five year Integrated Course)

Ph.D. Mathematics (Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External))

17 Department of Statistics

M.Sc. Statistics (Regular)

M.Sc. Statistics (Five year Integrated)

M.Sc. Quantitative Finance

Ph.D. in Statistics (Full-time and Part-time)

P.G. Diploma in Statistical and Research Methods (Add on Course)

For getting admission in to the courses M.Sc. Statistics (Regular), M.Sc. Statistics (Five year Integrated), M.Sc. Quantitative Finance and Ph.D. Programme in Statistics (Full-time and Part-time), the candidates have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry University.

Eligibility to Get Admission:

M.Sc. Statistics (Regular): Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with Statistics as an allied subject with a minimum of 55% of marks.

M.Sc. Statistics (Five year Integrated): Pass in Higher Secondary Schooling (HSC / +2) with a minimum of 50% of marks with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study (Candidates with other branches are not eligible for this programme).

M.Sc. Quantitative Finance: A candidate who has secured 55% marks or above in any one of the following or equivalent is eligible to apply. B. Sc. (Maths), B. Sc. (Statistics), B.Com (with Mathematics), B.A(Eco) (With Mathematics), Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology.

PG Diploma in Statistical and Research Methodology: Bachelor’s Degree in any branch (admission in to the program will be on first come first served basis).

18 Department of Electronics Engineering

M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering

Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Engineering

M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering Duration: 2 years – Full Time

The main focus of this M.Tech degree is to impart a thorough and in-depth study of basic and advanced courses through class room and laboratory sessions pertaining to the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. This programme moulds the students to be complete technical personals to meet the increasing demand of Information and Communication Technology.

Curriculum of the M.Tech. Programme

Ph.D. Electronics & Communication Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)

Ph.D. programme in Electronics and Communication Engineering has been introduced in the academic year 2011-12. The thrust areas of the research works are:

Antennas

Digital Signal and Image Processing

MEMS/NEMS

Microwave and Millimetre-wave Engineering

Network and Information Security

Optical Communication and Devices

VLSI Design

Wireless Communication and Networks

Regulations of the Ph.D. Programme

The rules and regulations of the Ph.D programme with respect to the Department of Electronics Engineering will be as per the norms of Pondicherry University specified in the Admission prospectus.

Fellowship offered by the University

All full-time candidates admitted into the Ph.D. programme will get University fellowship of Rs. 8000/- per month and contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per year.

19 Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering

M.Tech. (Envr.Engg. & Mgmt.)

Ph.D. (Envr. Technology & Engg.)

20 Department of Physics

M.Sc. Physics (2 years) programme is offered with three Specializations (Condensed Matter Physics/ Laser Physics/ Electronics)

M.Sc. Physics (5 year Integrated)

Ph.D. Physics (Full-time)

21 Department of Chemistry

M.Sc. Chemical Sciences (2 Years)

M.Sc. Chemistry (Five year Integrated)

Ph.D. Chemistry (Full-time, Part-time (Internal))

22 Department of Earth Sciences

M.Sc. Applied Geology (2 year)

M.Sc. Applied Geology (Five year Integrated)

23 Department of Applied Psychology

M.Sc., Applied Psychology

P.G. Diploma in Industrial Psychology (one year)

Ph.D. (Full-time & Part-time)

24 Department of Library & Information Science

M.L.I.S.

Ph.D. in Library & Information Science

P.G. Diploma in Library Automation & Networking (Add-on Course)

MLIS Student Interaction with Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam on 15.03.2011

Faculty Ontology

25 Department of Biotechnology

M. Sc. Biotechnology

Integrated M. Sc., Ph. D. in Biotechnology

Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full-time)

PG-Diploma in Biotechnology

26 Centre for Bioinformatics

M.Sc. Bioinformatics

M.Tech. Computational Biology

Ph.D. Bioinformatics

27 Department of Food Science and Technology

M. Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition / Food Technology / Food Science /Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics of Composite / General Home Science / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology /Chemistry/ Agriculture /dairy / fisheries at B.Sc. / BAMS/BSMS.

M. Sc. Food Science and Technology

B. Sc. /B. Tech Degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering/ Food Technology/ Home Science/ Food Science and Nutrition/ Food Science and Quality Control/ Clinical Nutrition/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology/ Microbiology. Mathematics at +1/+2 / P.U.C. level is compulsory (exempted for students with B. Sc. / B. Tech, Food Science and Technology / Food Technology).

Ph. D. Food Science and Nutrition

Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition/ Home Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% of marks (Full time, Part-time: internal and external)

Ph. D. Food Science and Technology

Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology/Food Engineering/Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Microbiology/Industrial Biotechnology/ Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% of marks

(Full time, Part-time: internal and external)

For more details on the MSc and PhD programmes, please contact the HOD or refer to the University website for announcements.

Candidates with research fellowships may contact the Department anytime of the year for admission.

28 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Full Time)

29 Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences

M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Sciences

Ph.D. Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Full time)

30 Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology

M. Sc., Marine Biology

Ph. D., Marine Biology

Course Details of M.Sc. Marine Biology

31 Department of Coastal Disaster Management

M.Sc. Coastal Disaster Management

Ph.D. Coastal Disaster Management

32 Department of English

M.A. English and Comparative Literature

Ph.D. English (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External)

PG Diploma in Professional Communication in English (PGDPCE)

33 Department of French

M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation)

Ph.D. French (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

34 Department of Hindi

M.A. Hindi

Ph.D. Hindi (Full-Time & Part-Time {Internal & External})

Evening Courses:

P.G. Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation

35 Department of Sanskrit

M.A. Sanskrit

Ph.D. Sanskrit (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

36 Department of Philosophy

M.A. Philosophy

Ph.D. Philosophy (Full time & Part-time (Internal & external))

37 Department of Physical Education and Sports

M.P.Ed. Master of Physical Education

Ph.D. Physical Education (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

NCTE Recognition

38 Department of Performing Arts

M.P.A. Drama and Theatre Arts M.Phil. Drama and Theatre Arts (Full- time) Ph.D. Drama and Theatre Arts Full- time & Part-time (Internal & External) PG Diploma in Theatre Arts (Add on Course)

39 Centre for Green Energy Technology

M.Tech. Green Energy Technology

Ph.D. Green Energy Technology

40 Centre for Nano Sciences & Technology

M.Tech. -Nanoscience and Technology

Ph.D. – Nanoscience and Technology

41 Centre for Women’s Studies

PhD Women’s Studies (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

42 UMISARC – Centre for South Asian Studies

M.A. South Asian Studies

Ph.D South Asian Studies

43 Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy

Ph.D. Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External))

44 Centre for Foreign Language

Add-On Evening Certificate of Proficiency Courses in:

* Arabic

* French

* German

* Japanese

* Russian

* Spanish

Resource Persons

Ms. Linda Barbara Foote

(French)

Ms.Swapna Ghosh

(French)

Mrs. Arati Kumari

(German)

Mrs. Lee, Mi Hong

(Korean)

Mrs. Nathalie Cazach

(Spanish)

Mrs. Yuko Watanabe

(Japanese)

Mr. A.Sathar Khan

(Arabic)

45 Department of Management Studies – Karaikal Campus

M.B.A. (Insurance Management)

M.B.A. (Consultancy management)

Ph.D. (Management)

46 Department of Commerce – Karaikal Campus

Master of Commerce-Business Finance

47 Department of Computer Science- Karaikal Campus

MCA – Master of Computer Applications (3 years)

M.Sc – Master of Science (Computer Science)

(2 years)

Ph.D – Computer Science & Engineering (Full time / Part time – Internal / External)

48 Centre for European Studies

49 Department of Microbiology

M.Sc. Microbiology

Ph.D. Microbiology

50 Centre for Adult and Continuing Education

Ph.D. Adult and Continuing Education – Inter Disciplinary [Full-time & Part-time]

51 Centre for Southern Asia Studies Programme

Ph.D. in Southern Asia Studies

52 Department of Astrophysics

53 Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication

M.A. Mass Communication

M.Sc. Electronic Media

Ph.D. Mass Communication

Ph.D. Electronic Media

54 Centre for Maritime Studies

Soft Core Courses in Maritime Studies

Ph.D. Programme in Maritime Studies