Pondicherry University Application Form 2026 has been released for PG admissions via CUET PG scores. The University offers admission in various UG and PG courses in various specialisations. No entrance exam is conducted by the university to admit students.
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Pondicherry University 2026 Notifications – Application OUT (CUET PG)
Pondicherry University 2026 Application Form has been released for PG admissions via CUET PG. Click here to apply.
Scores of CUET UG and PG are considered every year to provided admission into various courses. National testing agency (NTA) is the conducting authority responsible for conducting CUET UG and PG which is a national level entrance exam.
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In this article we have provided complete information regarding Pondicherry University Admission 2026 including its application form, dates, eligibility, admission procedure, etc.
Pondicherry University Admission Dates 2026
In this section we have provided complete about Pondicherry university admission dates 2026:
For PG admission:
| Events | Dates 2026 |
| Release of CUET PG application form | 14th December 2026 |
| End date to apply | 14th January 2026 |
| Correction window | 18th- 20th January 2026 |
| Release of CUET PG admit card | February/ March 2026 |
| CUET PG exam date | March 2026 |
| Release of merit list of university portal | Last week of June 2026 |
| Physical counselling/ Reporting | 1st week of July 2026 |
For UG (Hons)/ Int. PG admission:
| Events | Dates 2026 |
| Release of CUET UG application form | January/ February 2026 |
| End date to apply | – |
| Correction window | – |
| Release of CUET UG admit card | – |
| CUET UG exam date | May- June 2026 |
| Release of rank list on university portal | Last week of July 2026 |
| Provisional select list | 1st week of August 2026 |
| Physical counselling/ Reporting and document verification | 3rd week of August 2026 |
Pondicherry University Application Form 2026
Know complete about Pondicherry university registration and application in the below provided section:
- PG Registration and application form filling process for admission in Pondicherry university has been started with release of NTA CUET PG 2026 forms.
- Students can visit the online website to apply for PG programmes.
- The CUET UG registration will begin in December/ January 2026 for admission in UG (Hons.)/ Int. PG courses at PU.
- Students must fill forms on the website before the Pondicherry University Application last date.
- Carefully fill complete details in the form as no changes will be allowed after the submission of form.
Application Fee:
- The CUET UG and PG application fee can be submitted via online mode.
- Payment mode: Payments will be accepted through debit card/ credit card/ net banking method/ UPI, etc.
Check below table to know about CUET UG and PG registration fee:
For PG Programme:
| Category | CUET PG 2026 | ||
| Centres in India (Per paper) | Centres in India (For up to 2 test papers) | Centres outside India | |
| General/ UN-Reserved | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 1400/- | Rs. 7000/- (For up to 2 papers) Rs. 3500/- (For up to 1 paper) |
| General-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1200/- | |
| SC/ ST/ 3rd Gender | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1100/- | |
| PwBD | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1000/- | |
For UG Programme:
| Category | CUET (UG) – 2026 | |
| Upto (03) Subject | For Each Additional Subject | |
| General (UR) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 400/- (Each) |
| OBC)-(NCL)-EWS | Rs. 900/- | Rs. 375/- (Each) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Third Gender | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 350/- (Each) |
| Centre Outside India | Rs. 4500/- | Rs. 1800/- (Each) |
How to Apply for Pondicherry University 2026?
Check below step-by-step procedure to apply for CUET UG/ PG for Admission in Pondicherry university:
- Visit the online website (Link is provided above)
- Click on the option provided as – ‘Registration for CUET-2026’ on the website.
- Register by providing basic details – name, mobile number, email id, etc. to generate login details.
- Fill your application form by entering your personal, communicational, qualification, etc.
- Upload the scanned images (photograph and signature) and other documents in specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee using the payment mode provided.
- Go through all provided details in the form and proceed to final submission.
- Print the application form and save it for any future references.
Pondicherry University Eligibility Criteria
Check eligibility criteria below for admission in various courses offered in Pondicherry University:
Basic Eligibility:
- For UG Courses: Candidates should have passed 12th or its equivalent exam with prescribed minimum marks with the required subjects from a recognised board.
- For PG Courses: Candidates should have Bachelors degree or its equivalent exam with prescribed minimum marks with the required specialisation from a recognised institute or university.
Appearing: The students who have appeared in their qualifying exam but are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.
For B.Tech (CSE):
- Qualification: Candidates should have passed Higher Secondary Exam (10+2 level) from a recognised board or university.
- Minimum marks: Candidates should have passed 12th with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category).
- Subjects: Students should have passed with qualifying marks in aggregate of subjects such as Physics, Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics and any one among optional subjects – CS/ IP/ Chemistry.
For M.Tech (CSE):
- Qualifying degree: Candidates passed with B.E/ B.Tech degree or its equivalent in CSE/ IT or its equivalent OR M.Sc in CS/ IT/ Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelors degree in CS/ CA/ IT/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Electronics/ Physics/ Applied Sciences or equivalent
- Minimum marks: Candidates obtaining minimum marks of 55% in any of the above mentioned degrees are eligible.
- Entrance exam: Candidates should qualify CUET PG 2026 with relevant subjects for applied course.
Also Check:
Pondicherry University (CUET) Admit Card 2026
Pondicherry University 2026 Admission Procedure
The admission procedure of Pondicherry university starts with release of CUET UG/ PG applications. To get admission in various UG/ PG courses offered at Pondicherry University, students have to appear & qualify CUET UG / PG exam.
Earlier, the university used to conduct its own university level entrance exam for admission in various courses. Now it is done on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance exam of CUET.
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| Pondicherry University Exam pattern | Preparation Tips |
Pondicherry University 2026 Selection List
After the successful organisation of CUET exam, Pondicherry University will activate its counselling/ admission website and release the selection list.
Separate merit list will be released for various UG programmes and PG programmes online. Only the candidates called out in the merit list/ selection list can participate further in physical counselling/ document verification round.
Pondicherry University Counselling 2026
Pondicherry University organises Physical counselling and reporting at the university. Complete schedule is provided on the website. Students can proceed for the counselling/ document verification rounds.
The documents to be provided in original along with self attested copies are to be presented at admission desk at respective department for verification. These documents are:
- X/ XII mark sheet
- X/XII pass certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Copy of CUET Score card
- Copy of submitted application form
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Stamp size colour photographs
- Anti-ragging undertaking, etc.
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