Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in October 1985. It is an affiliating University with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry, Lakshwadeep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The University’s objectives are to disseminate and advance knowledge by offering teaching and research facilities, to make provisions for studies in French, and integrated courses in Humanities and the Sciences, and to promote interdisciplinary studies and research.  

The University’s motto is 'Vers la lumière’ meaning 'towards the light’.

The main campus is located at Kalapet, 10 km from the town of Puducherry, in a serene and beautiful campus on the East Coast road of India, adjoining the scenic Bay of Bengal. The University also has campuses at Karaikal and Port Blair which currently offer graduate and doctoral programmes. 

The main University campus is spread over a sprawling 800 acres of lush green, Wi-Fi-enabled area, housing 15 schools, 41 departments, 10 centres, and 3 chairs, offering over 154 undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD and postdoctoral research programs. The other two smaller campuses are located at Port Blair and Karaikal, and the university recently inaugurated another campus in Lakshadweep Islands. In a span of 38 years, the university has achieved tremendous growth in all dimensions and is fast expanding on its move towards excellence.


Pondicherry University - The Ultimate Destination 

https://youtu.be/bupHirM9yAs?si=spD3tpqAJOwuhv-Y 


Chief Patron

Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu
Vice-Chancellor (i/c), Pondicherry University

Patrons

Librarian, Pondicherry University