PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

ADMISSIONS 2008-2009 P.G./ M.Phil/ Ph.D. / P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES, PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY


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ADMISSIONS 2008-2009

P.G./ M.Phil/ Ph.D. / P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM, STATE OF THE ART TEACHING, RESEARCH FACILITIES AND MODERN AMENITIES

M.A. PROGRAMMES
Anthropology Applied Economics Drama & Theatre Arts English & Comparative Literature
French (Translation & Interpretation)
Hindi History Mass Communication Philosophy Politics & International Relations
Sanskrit Sociology Tamil South Asian Studies Master of Social Work (MSW)


M.Sc. PROGRAMMES
Applied Geology Applied Psychology Biochem. & Molecular Biology Biotechnology+
Bioinformatics Coastal Disaster Management (at Port Blair, Andamans)
Chemical Science Computer Science
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Electronic Media Food Science and Nutrition
Mathematics Statistics
Marine Biology (at Port Blair, Andamans)
Physics Sustainable Development
+6 seats are available @ Rs.1,00,000/- (Additionally) per year under self financing scheme.

M.Sc. Five Year Integrated Programmes for +2 Students
Applied Geology, Chemistry and Physics
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

P.G. Diploma PROGRAMMES
Asian Christian Studies Functional Hindi & Translation

M.Tech / M.C.A. PROGRAMMES
Computer Science and Engineering Environmental Engineering & Management
Network & Internet Engineering
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) (At Pondy & Karaikal)

M.B.A PROGRAMMES
M.B.A (Banking Technology) M.B.A (International Business) M.B.A (Tourism)

Other Professional PROGRAMMES
M.P.Ed (Physical Education & Sports) M.Ed. (Master of Education)
M.L.I.S (Master of Library & Information Science)
M.Com (Business Finance) (at Pondy & Karaikal)

M.Phil PROGRAMMES
Anthropology, Asian Christian Studies, Commerce, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre Arts, Economics, English, Environmental Technology, French, History, Hindi, Mathematics, Politics & International Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tamil, Tamil (Modern Literature), Tamil (Religions Literature), Women's Studies.

Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
University Departments: Anthropology Asian Christian Studies
Biotechnology++ Biochemistry & Molecular Biology++
Bioinformatics++
Commerce Chemistry Computer Science & Engineering
Drama & Theatre Arts Earth Sciences Economics
English
Ecology and Environmental Science Environmental Technology
French History Hindi
Politics & International Studies
Management
Mathematics
Marine Biology (at Port Blair, Andamans)
Philosophy
Physical Education & Sports
Physics Sanskrit Sociology Tamil
Tourism
Women's Studies ++Candidates selected for the projects by qualifying JRF (CSIR) along are eligible.

Affiliated Institutions
Vector Control Research Centre(VCRC),Puducherry
Chemistry*, Microbiology*, Zoology*

Regional Medical Research Centre, Port Blair, Andamans
Microbiology, Entomology

Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Puducherry
Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Puducherry
Law
1.Candidates with DST/CSIR/ICMR etc. fellowships alone are eligible to apply.

All programmes will be offered depending upon the minimum number of candidates joining the programme.

How To Apply:
The application form can be submitted ONLINE through the University Website: www.pondiuni.edu.in. Send the hard copy (in A4 size bond sheet) along with Bank Chelan for prescribed fee and the copies of required certificates. The Application Form and Information Brochure can also be obtained through post by writing to "The Deputy Registrar (Academic II) Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605014" along with the Bank Chelan towards the cost of the application form. A self-addressed envelope of size 32 x 25 cms with postal stamps worth Rs.40/- (Registered Parcel) must be enclosed, for obtaining the forms by post.
The envelope requesting for application form must be superscribed - Request for application form for admission. The application form is also available with the Pondicherry University Staff Cooperative Credit Society at the University Campus on payment of the cost of application form plus Rs.10/- as service charge.

Use separate application form or each programme.

Application Fee:
MCA & MBA – Rs.600/- (Rs.200/- for SC/ST/Physically and Visually challenged candidates); other courses – Rs.300/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST/Phycally and Visually challenged candidates). Enclose relevant Certificate in case of SC/ST & Physically Challenged.

Mode of Payment: Application fee may be credited at Pondicherry University Account in any of the following banks all over India under core Banking System:
1. Any of the branches of Indian Bank with instruction to credit it to Account No.413264148 along with Challan Number. OR
2. Any of the branches of Punjab National Bank with instruction to credit it to Account No.2928002101803790 along with Challan Number. OR
3. Any of the branches of State Bank of India with instruction to credit it to Account No.10831176952 along with Challan Number. OR
4. Any of the branches of Axis Bank with instruction to credit it to Account No.209010100047931 along with Challan Number. OR
5. Any of the branches of State Bank of Mysore (Branch Code: 40608) with instruction to credit it to Account No.54010070598 along with Challan Number.

Mode of Selection:
MBA/MCA/M.Tech – Based on entrance examination masks (85%) + interview/ Group Discussion (15%): Other PG/M.Phil/P.G. Diploma – Based on the entrance examination marks; Ph.D: - Based on entrance examination marks (50% + PG Marks upto 3rd Semester (40%) + Interview (10%).

Reservations:
Reservations for SC/ST, Physically Challenged and Puducherry students, will be applicable to the extent indicated in the Information Brochure.

Entrance Examination Centeres:
Ahmedbad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Kochi, Guwahati, New Delhi, Hyderabd, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair (Andamans), Puducherry, Shillong, Srinagar, Visakhapatnam. The Examination at these centers will be held subject to sufficient number of candidates opting for.

Traveling Allowance for Interview:
II Class Sleeper train/ bus fare will be provided to the candidates called for interview for Ph.D. Programes of the University Departments if the distance traveled is beyond 500 kms. On production of original tickets.

Scholarships:
Merit Scholarships, Merit cum Means Scholarship (including Hindi and Sanskrit Scholarships) and Freeships are available to deserving students of PG degree programmes. All the Full time scholars admitted to M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes of the University will be eligible for a fellowship of Rs.3000/- p.m. & Rs.5000/- p.m. respectively subject to final approval by MHRD.
Scholarships@Rs.750/- p.m. are also available to all students during first three years of Five year Integrated Master of Sciences Courses.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Date of Issue of application forms: 03.04.2008 on wards
Last Date for Issue of Application Forms by post: 25.04.2008
Last Date for Issue of Application Forms in person: 05.05.2008
Last Date for Submission of the filled n application forms: 05.05.2008
Date of Entrance Examinations: 24.05.2008 & 25.05.2008