PU PG courses: seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility
Seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility of the 60 postgraduate programmes of Pondicherry University for 2026-27, department by department.
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Pondicherry has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
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Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
M.A. programmes
M.A. Anthropology
349 · 35 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP02
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks
M.A. Economics
350 · 70 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP10
Eligibility
Bachelor degree in Economics (preferably with quantitative techniques/ statistics) or any Bachelor degree in Social Sciences / Commerce / Engineering / Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research / Cooperation and Banking with Economics as a subject, completed with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks from a University recognized by the Pondicherry University in accordance with UGC regulations
M.A. English and Comparative Literature
356 · 100 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: LAQP01
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in English with a minimum of 50% of marks in part III or a high second class in English under part I or Part II.
M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation)
357 · 75 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: LAQP10
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in French with a minimum of 50%. (or) any undergraduate degree with 2 years of French in Part-1 with atleast 55% of marks in French and 50% in the aggregate of the main subjects in Part-III. (or) any undergraduate degree with an aggregate of 50% in the main subjects in Part-III with 3 years of French(from Certificate to Advanced Diploma) in a university, or an accredited institution (or) DELF B1 from CIEP, Paris.
M.A. Hindi
358 · 20 seats · Rs. 13,172 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: LAQP02
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or pass in any recognized degree awarded by the voluntary Hindi Organizations recognized by the Government of India.
M.A. History
359 · 50 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP09
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in History with 50% minimum marks or B.A. in social sciences (Political Science, Economics and Sociology) with history as an ancillary or subsidiary paper with 50% marks
M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy
408 · 10 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP11
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.A. Mass Communication
386 · 60 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.A. Philosophy
361 · 20 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP16
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.A. Politics and International Relations
362 · 60 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP18
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
M.A. Political Science
399 · 50 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP18
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks or equivalent grade
M.A. Sanskrit
363 · 10 seats · Rs. 13,172 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: LAQP03
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% of marks or Sanskrit as a subject under part I or II/ minor/ optional in the Bachelor’s degree or traditional degree of (Sastri/ Siromani/ Vidya Praveena)
M.A. Sociology
364 · 50 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP22
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.A. South Asian Studies
385 · 20 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP11/ HUQP18
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks
M.A. Tamil
366 · 30 seats · Rs. 13,172 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: LAQP35
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a minimum of 50% of marks or any Bachelor’s degree (other than Tamil) having Tamil under part I with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.A. Women's Studies
409 · 10 seats · Rs. 19,372 in the first semester
M.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP11
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.Sc. programmes
M.Sc. Applied Geology
367 · 25 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP14
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Geology as the major subject and any two out of Mathematics/ Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology as ancillary subjects with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Applied Psychology
388 · 65 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP20
Eligibility
B.A./ B.Sc. (Hons) three years course in Psychology with at least 55% marks oR Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as one of the major subjects for all three years.
M.Sc. Geophysics
415 · 12 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP15
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% of marks and having studied Physics and Mathematics during the Bachelor Program
M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
368 · 65 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. (M.L.T.)/ Chemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Botany/Plant Sciences/Physiology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.Sc. Bioinformatics
378 · 55 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.Sc. Chemistry
369 · 60 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP08
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks in Part III. Candidates should have studied Maths at the +2 level.
M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Analytics)
370 · 95 seats · Rs. 34,672 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP09
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed any one of the following (as per the requirements for a postgraduate programme at Level 6.5 of the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF)) with a minimum of 55% of marks from a UGC recognized institute. 1. 3-year undergraduate degree. (OR) 2. 4-year undergraduate degree with Honors (or Honors with Research) are eligible to get the admission through lateral entry in the second year of M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Analytics) programme. Candidates must also qualify a National-level entrance examination (CUET PG 2026) in subjects prescribed as relevant for the M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Analytics) programme.
M.Sc. Disaster Management (at Port Blair)
379 · 20 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP09
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./ B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Sciences
411 · 70 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP11
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minimum of 55% marks
M.Sc. Electronic Media
387 · 60 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55 % of marks in any discipline from a recognized university under 10+2+3 system.
M.Sc. Food Technology and Nutritional Science
396 · 70 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP12
Eligibility
B.Sc. / B.Tech. in Food Science / Nutrition / Food Technology/Food Engineering. (Mathematics at +1/+2 level is compulsory); Exempted for students with B.Sc./B.Tech. Food Technology
M.Sc. Marine Biology (at Port Blair Campus)
373 · 40 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries/ Aquaculture / Microbiology / Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks
M.Sc. Mathematics
372 · 80 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP19
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Microbiology
308 · 35 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP17
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/B.Sc., MLT/ Zoology/ or in any other branch of Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Physics
374 · 70 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP24
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry as ancillaries and a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Statistics
375 · 50 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP27
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with Mathematical Statistics as an allied subject with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Sc. Quantitative Finance
319 · 30 seats ·
M.Sc. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12 / SCQP27 / COQP10 / COQP08
Eligibility
B.Sc. (Mathematics), B. Sc. (Statistics), B. Com., Bachelor’s degree in Management (B.B.A/B.B.M) with Mathematics, B. A. / B. Sc. (Economics/Econometrics) with Mathematics, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology with a minimum of 55% of marks
M.Tech. programmes
M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering
376 · 20 seats · Rs. 34,672 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP04
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed with a minimum of 55% of marks in any one of the following 1.B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology or equivalent (OR) 2. M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent (OR) 3. MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics / Applied Sciences or equivalent. Candidates should also qualify through a National-level entrance examination (CUET PG 2026) in the subjects deemed relevant for the M.Tech. (CSE) programme.
M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Intelligent Communication Systems)
304 · 20 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP05
Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech. with at least 55% marks (or) equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering/Robotics Engineering/Robotics & Automation/ Biomedical Engineering/Mechatronics (or) equivalent. A valid GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.
M.Tech. Environmental Engineering and Management
393 · 20 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP02
Eligibility
B.Tech. / B.E. degree with a minimum of 55% of marks.in Civil, Structural and Transport Engineering or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry /Mathematics/ Life / Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks with Mathematics as one of the subject at +2 level.
M.Tech. Green Energy Technology
307 · 20 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP10
Eligibility
B.E/B.Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Energy / Chemical / Biotechnology / Environmental Engineering with at least 55% in the qualifying examination. The brochure lists a further alternative qualification.
M.Tech. Nanoscience and Technology
305 · 20 seats · Rs. 23,372 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP09 / MTQP08
Eligibility
M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science / Nanoscience / Bioenergy / Photonics / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 55% in the qualifying examination. BE / B.Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology/ Materials Science & Engg./Polymer Science & Engg./ Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical (or) Bio-Medical Engg.,/ Biotechnology/Environmental Engg.,/ Energy Engg., with a minimum of 55% of marks. (OR) Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nanoscience and Technology / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks.
M.Tech. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
316 · 30 seats · Rs. 34,672 in the first semester
M.Tech. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: MTQP04
Eligibility
B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.
M.B.A. programmes
M.B.A. Tourism and Travel Management
383 · 80 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks
M.B.A. International Business
382 · 90 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.B.A. Insurance Management (Karaikal)
395 · 50 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.B.A. Financial Technology
412 · 75 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Any UG Degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
M.B.A. Data Analytics
401 · 50 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree such as B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science)/ B.E./ B.Tech with 50% marks.
M.B.A. Business Administration (Puducherry)
397 · 140 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks.
M.B.A. Business Administration
397 · 60 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks.
M.B.A. Banking Technology
381 · 70 seats · Rs. 67,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
Eligibility
Any UG Degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
M.B.A. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
414 · 50 seats · Rs. 1,16,072 in the first semester
M.B.A. programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP12
This programme runs in the self-finance mode.
Eligibility
Any graduate degree with 50% marks.
Commerce
M.Com. Business Finance
351 · 115 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Commerce ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP08
Eligibility
Any B.Com. degree with a minimum of 50% marks
M.Com. Accounting and Taxation
311 · 75 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Commerce ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP08
Eligibility
Any B.Com. degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Professional and other programmes
M.Ed.
392 · 63 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP15
Eligibility
B.Ed. degree / Four year Integrated B.A. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed. / B.Com. B.Ed. of recognized universities with a minimum of 50% of marks
M.C.A.
352 · 125 seats · Rs. 34,672 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP09
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Busi- ness Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 55% marks
M.Lib.I.Sc. Library and Information Science
390 · 44 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP13
Eligibility
Any degree with a minimum of 50% of marks.
M.P.A. Drama and Theatre Arts
354 · 20 seats · Rs. 22,872 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP24
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks.
M.P.Ed. Physical Education
377 · 54 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP18
The 4 extra seats are only for the sports quota.
Eligibility
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks, or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with at least 50% marks. Merit is made on the entrance examination (theory, 50 marks) and a physical fitness and games proficiency test (50 marks); only candidates who took the entrance examination can take the fitness test, held at Thiruvalluvar Stadium, Pondicherry University.
M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
391 · 65 seats · Rs. 20,872 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP21
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks.
LL.M. (Two Year Programme)
312 · 40 seats · Rs. 26,172 in the first semester
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: COQP14
Eligibility
LL.B., B.A. LL.B. or an equivalent recognised by Pondicherry University and the Bar Council of India, with not less than 50% of marks (45% for SC and ST) in the aggregate of all the three or five years of the law degree.
M.V.A. Painting
320 · 25 seats ·
Professional and other programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP07
Eligibility
A four-year degree in Visual Arts or Fine Arts (Painting). The skill test has a portfolio review of 8 to 10 original artworks and sketchbooks, and a viva voce on artistic intent and the portfolio.
P.G. Diploma programmes
P.G. Diploma in Agamic Studies and Indian Knowledge
321 · 10 seats · Rs. 20,636 in the first semester
P.G. Diploma programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP01
Eligibility
Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Philosophy, or Religious Studies and Comparative Religion.
P.G. Diploma in Rock Art and Cognitive Studies
322 · 10 seats · Rs. 20,636 in the first semester
P.G. Diploma programmes ·
Filled through: CUET (PG) 2026: HUQP02
Eligibility
M.A. or M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 55% marks in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology, Archaeology or Anthropology.
Reservation, extra seats and dates: Pondicherry admission rules.
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