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Pondicherry University Admission Status 2026 27: Registration Dates, Exams, and Upcoming Notifications

Pondicherry University has announced its admission status for the 2026-27 academic year, detailing key schedules for various programs. While the registration for CUET-PG programs closed on January 23, 2026, prospective students for UG and 5-Year Integrated PG programs must complete their online registration by February 4, 2026, ahead of the May entrance exams. Additionally, applications for Ph.D. programs via the university entrance category remain open until February 28, 2026, and registration for add-on language courses in French, German, Arabic, and Japanese concludes on February 6, 2026.

PUDUCHERRY – Pondicherry University has released the comprehensive admission status for the academic year 2026-27, detailing schedules for PG, UG, Ph.D., and specialized certificate courses. As a major hub for higher education, the university will primarily use national-level entrance tests like CUET-UG and CUET-PG for its flagship programs.

Key Deadlines and Examination Schedules

Prospective students must adhere to the following timelines for various program categories:

1. Undergraduate & 5-Year Integrated PG (CUET-UG 2026)

The window for undergraduate applications is currently open, but the deadline is approaching rapidly.

  • Registration Deadline: February 4, 2026

  • Entrance Exam: May 2026

2. Postgraduate & PG Diploma (CUET-PG 2026)

The registration phase for PG programs has concluded, and candidates should now prepare for the upcoming examination cycle.

  • Registration Closed: January 23, 2026

  • Entrance Exam: March 2026

3. Ph.D. Programmes

Admission to Ph.D. courses is divided into two categories:

  • Entrance Exam Category: Online registration is open until February 28, 2026, with exams scheduled for the second week of May 2026.

  • Exempted Categories (UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/Fellowship): Year-long admissions are available based on vacancy.

Add-On Courses and Language Certificates

For students looking to enhance their skill sets, the university is offering certificate courses in French, German, Arabic, and Japanese.

  • Last Date to Apply: February 6, 2026

  • Classes Begin: Second week of February 2026

Upcoming Notifications for Specialized Programs

The university has indicated that separate notifications will soon be released for the following:

  • Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP): Including B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed.

  • GAT-B Programmes: M.Tech in Computational Biology and M.Sc. in Biotechnology

Foreign students interested in UG, PG, or Ph.D. programs can now access the dedicated Information Brochure on the official university website.

 

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