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.
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Registration Deadline: February 4, 2026
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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.
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Registration Closed: January 23, 2026
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Entrance Exam: March 2026
3. Ph.D. Programmes
Admission to Ph.D. courses is divided into two categories:
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Entrance Exam Category: Online registration is open until February 28, 2026, with exams scheduled for the second week of May 2026.
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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.
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Last Date to Apply: February 6, 2026
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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:
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Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP): Including B.A. B.Ed. and B.Sc. B.Ed.
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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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