 www.pondiuni.edu.in

ERRY UN H IV IC E D R N S O I T P Y •

•

å

E O R

È I ð M ó U õ L LA • VERS

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament No. 53 of 1985)

ACCREDITED WITH "A" GRADE BY NAAC

PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 1 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk

It gives me great pleasure in extending Management and another Post-Graduate my hearty welcome to all those who are Centre at . seeking admission to various Programmes The Directorate of Distance Education of of University. Pondicherry University focuses on making quality education accessible to all. It has Pondicherry University holds a special adopted technology enabled distance place in the Indian University System. It was learning where ICT is being used to reach created to meet out the demands of the local the larger segment of people who could community, and ever since its inception not pursue the on campus model, but are in 1985, it has shown a tremendous passionate about academics. commitment to innovation and to serving the needs of the nation. The University takes University’s Community College at great pride in having established strong, Puducherry and Mahe, offers job-oriented industry-focused teaching programmes and B.Voc. Courses, Certificate and Diploma cutting-edge research. We offer our students Courses, keeping in mind the needs and a research-enriched education that is demands of the local community. complemented by work-integrated learning opportunity. At present, 93 Colleges offering various courses in Arts & Science, Education, Pondicherry University, accredited with Law, Dental, Medical & Para-Medical, “A” Grade by NAAC, is one of the most Veterinary and Engineering are affiliated to sought-after campuses amongst the students Pondicherry University. from across the nation as a destination for the Higher Education and Research. The University recently signed MoUs with Pondicherry University was the first in prestigious institutions like National Chin-Yi the country to implement “Choice-Based University, Taiwan, National Chung Cheng Credit System” (CBCS) which is now being University, Taiwan, Chungbuk National followed by many other Universities. University, Korea, University of Toulon, France, Zhaw Zurich University of Applied The University has 15 Schools, 38 Sciences, Switzerland and University of East Departments, 11 Centres and 1 Chair Paris, France. offering over 144 PG, PG-Diploma/

certificate & Research programmes with a Besides, our University has: student strength of 6353 including foreign p 100% Wi-Fi enabled campus with 100% students. Currently the University has more back-up than 130 funded research projects including p 24x7 Library facility SAP & FIST Projects from various agencies p 22 well-furnished hostels like UGC, DST, CSIR and DBT. p Round the clock medical facility p The University has two-off campuses, one Separate Placement Cell located in Port Blair (Andamans) with two p Community Radio (Puduvai Vaani) Departments viz., Ocean Studies and Marine p Study Programme Biology and Coastal Disaster

2  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Human Resource Development Centre of Pondicherry I am sure, with this excellent academic ambience, the University visions to be a world class Human admission-seekers will have a temple of learning and Resource Development Centre and a change agent research in Pondicherry University in pursuing the areas through excellence in learning process and quality in of study and research successfully. higher education and research with competency and collaborative orientation to serve the local, national and I wish all concerned every success in their academic global community. endeavours.

Prof. GURMEET SINGH Vice-Chancellor

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 3 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

VISITOR Shri. RAM NATH KOVIND His Excellency, the

CHANCELLOR Shri. M. VENKAIAH NAIDU Hon'ble Vice-President of India

CHIEF RECTOR Dr. KIRAN BEDI, IPS(Retd) Her Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry

VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. GURMEET SINGH

Director (Studies, Educational Innovation & Rural Reconstruction) Prof. S. BALAKRISHNAN

Director (Culture & Cultural Relations) Prof. RAJEEV JAIN

Registrar (i/c) Dr. B. CHITHRA

Finance Officer Shri. A.K. Prakash

Controller of Examinations (i/c) Dr. B. CHITHRA

Librarian Dr. R. SAMYUKTHA

DEANS OF SCHOOLS

Prof. ILAMATHY JANAKIRAMAN : Sri Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature Prof. G. ANJANEYASWAMY : School of Management Prof. P. DHANAVANTHAN : Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences Prof. G. GOVINDARAJ : School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences Prof. P.P. MATHUR : School of Life Sciences Prof. K. SRINIVAS : School of Humanities Prof. VENKATA RAGHOTHAM : School of Social Sciences & International Studies Prof. P. DHANAVANTHAN : School of Engineering & Technology (i/c) Prof. MUMTAZ BEGUM : School of Education Prof. GOPAL KRUSHNA PAL : School of Medical Sciences (i/c) Prof. C. K. RAMAIAH : School of Performing Arts (i/c) Prof. SIBNATH DEB : School of Law (i/c) Prof. C. K. RAMAIAH : School of Media & Communication Prof. K. ANBALAGAN : Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (i/c)

4  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

schools, departments / centres & respective heads / coordinator Sri Subramania Bharathi Escande Chair in Asian School of Tamil Dr. Ilamathy Janakiraman Christian Studies Dr. N. Jonas Language & Literature (Coordinator) School of Management School of Social Sciences and International Studies Department of Management Department of Anthropology Dr. A. Chellaperumal Dr. R. Chitra Sivasubramanian Studies Department of Sociology Dr. Sudha Sitharaman Department of Management Dr. S.A. Senthil Kumar Department of History Dr. K. Venugopal Reddy (Karaikal Campus) Department of Social Work Dr. R. Nalini Department of Commerce Dr. D. Lazar Department of Politics & Department of Commerce Dr. Mohanan Baskaran Pillai Dr. S. Amilan International Studies (Karaikal Campus) Centre for European Studies Dr. G. Chandhrika Department of Economics Dr. Amaresh Samantaraya UNESCO-Madanjeet Department of Tourism Dr. Sampada Kumar Swain Singh Institute of South Studies Asia Regional Cooperation Department of Banking Dr. S. Sudalai Muthu (UMISARC) & Centre for Dr. A. Subramanyam Raju Technology South Asian Studies Department of International Dr. Bushan D. Sudhakar UGC Centre for Maritime Business (i/c) Studies (Coordinator) Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences UGC Centre for Southern Department of Mathematics Dr. T. Duraivel -- Asia Studies( Centre Head) Department of Statistics Dr. P. Dhanavanthan Centre for Women’s Dr. C. Aruna School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences Studies(Centre Head i/c) Department of Physics Dr. V.V. Ravi Kanth Kumar Centre for Study of Social Department of Chemistry Dr. R. Venkatesan Exclusion and Inclusive Dr. M. Thanuja Department of Earth Sciences Dr. D. Senthilnathan Policy(i/c) Department of Applied Dr. Surendra Kumar Sia School of Engineering & Technology Psychology Department of Computer Department of Coastal Dr. T. Chithralekha Dr. K. Dharanirajan Science(i/c) Disaster Management(i/c) Department of Computer School of Life Sciences Science (Karaikal Campus) Dr. G. Kumaravelan Department of Biochemistry Dr. P.P. Mathur (i/c) & Molecular Biology Department of Electronics Dr. R. Nakkeeran Department of Biotechnology Dr. V. Arul Engineering Department of Microbiology Dr. Joseph Selvin Centre for Pollution (Coordinator) Control and Environmental Dr. S. Gajalakshmi Department of Food Science Dr. S. John Don Bosco Engineering(Centre Head i/c) and Technology School of Education Department of Ecology & Centre for Adult & Dr. S. Jayakumar Dr. K. Devan Environmental Sciences Continuing Education Department of Ocean Studies Dr. R. Mohanraju School of Medical Sciences (i/c) -- & Marine Biology School of Performing Arts Centre for Bioinformatics Department of Performing Dr. A. Dinakara Rao -- (Centre Head) Arts School of Humanities School of Media & Communication Department of English Dr. H. Kalpana Department of Department of French Dr. S. Pannirselvame Electronic Media & Mass Dr. M. Shuaib Mohamed Haneef Department of Hindi Communication(i/c) Dr. C. Jaya Sankar Babu (Head i/c) Department of Library and Dr. R. Sevukan Department of Sanskrit Dr. K.E. Dharaneedhran Information Science Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies Department of Philosophy Dr. S. Indira Centre for Green Energy Dr. B. Mohammed Jaffar Ali Department of Physical Technology Dr. P.K. Subramaniam Centre for Nanoscience & Education and Sports Dr. A. Vadivel Murugan Technology Centre for Foreign Languages Dr. S. Pannirselvame School of Law

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 5 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Dean(i/c), College Development Council Dr. K. Chandrasekhara Rao Dean, Students' Welfare Dr. D. Lazar Director(i/c), Directorate of Distance Education Prof. Sibnath Deb Director(i/c), UGC - Human Resource Development Centre Prof. Venkata Raghotham Principal(i/c) Community College, Puducherry Campus Prof. G. Chandrasekaran Community College, Mahe Centre Dr. S. Arul Selvan Central Instumentation Facility(i/c) Dr. Bala Manimaran Central Maintenance Workshop P. Kasirajan Centre Head, Karaikal Campus Dr. S. Amilan Coordinator, Study India Program Prof. Nalini J. Thampi Campus Convenor, Port Blair Campus Dr. S. Balaji ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Assistant Registrar (Special Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat N. Ravi Assistant Registrar Reservation Cell) S. Alamelu (Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat) Assistant Registrar M. Sandirane Internal Audit Officer -- (IPR Cell) Office of the Controller of Examinations Office of the Director of Studies, Educational Innovation & Rural Reconstruction Assistant Registrar (Exams) R. Saminathan Assistant Registrar Assistant Registrar (Exams) L.R. Franklin Thomas V. Jothimurugaian (Director (SEI&RR)) Assistant Registrar (Exams-DDE) S. Murugaiyan Office of the Registrar Assistant Registrar (Exams) V. Raman Geetha Assistant Registrar M.P.T. Sagayaraja Office of the Finance Officer (Registrar's Secretariat) Deputy Registrar (F&A) R. Segar Deputy Registrar (Administra- tion- Teaching & Non-Teaching, Dr. P. Muralidassan Assistant Registrar (Finance) M. Velayudham Recruitment Cell) Assistant Registrar (Accounts) N. Pitchaipandi Assistant Registrar Assistant Registrar (Finance & N. Giridharan V. Parthasarathy (Administration) Pension) Assistant Registrar B. Routtramourthy Vigilance and Security Wing (Establishment-Teaching) Officer on Special Duty Subash Asst. Registrar (Legal Cell) L.R. Franklin Thomas Assistant Registrar (Planning & Engineering Wing G. Venguidesvarane Development & PCR Cell) Executive Engineer (Civil) N. Sankaramurthy Assistant Registrar (Purchase & Assistant Engineer (Civil) G. Raghupathi P. Vaithenathan Stores) Assistant Engineer (Civil) S. Venkatesan Assistant Registrar P. Rajasekaran Assistant Engineer (Electrical) V. Mourougavelou (Academic-Admissions) Affilation Wing Assistant Registrar N. Devanarayanan (Academic-General) Assistant Registrar K. Mahesh (Public Relations) Public Grievances Officer Dr. K. Devan Assistant Registrar (Transport) M. Velayudham Assistant Registrar (Project Cell) --

6  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

OTHER OFFICERS Deputy Chief Warden - I Year Central Library Dr. Surendra Kumar Sia Hostels Deputy Librarian Dr. U. Nagalingam Deputy Chief Warden - II Year Computer/ Information Dr. P.B. Shankar Narayan Z. Olirvel Hostels Scientist (SS) Deputy Chief Warden - Ph.D Assistant Librarian (SS) - Dr. P. Sridharan K. Nallaperumal Pillai Hostels (UMISARC) Assistant Registrar (Hostels) G. Venguidesvarane Assistant Librarian Dr. M. Baskar Assistant Librarian (PUCC) N. Sankara Subramanian Wardens: Boy's Hostels Assistant Librarian Dr. G. Sivasubramanian Bharathidasan Dr. Ujjwal Jana Assistant Librarian K.M. Shibu Kabirdas Dr. A. Ramesh Naidu Assistant Librarian Dr. P. Vijayakumar Ilango Adigal Hostel & Mess Dr. P.B.Shankar Narayan C. V. Raman Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar Computer Centre Subramania Bharathi Dr. K. Suresh Joseph Systems Manager Marie Stanislas Ashok Tagore Mr. Iftekhar Alam Systems Analyst K. Palanivel Kalidas Dr. Santhosh Mathew Programmer W. J. Kalesha Valmiki Mr. R.P. Seenivasan Placement Cell Dr. Pradeep Kumar Placement Officer Dr. S.K.V. Jayakumar Kannadasan Parida Horticulture Kamban Anil Pratap Giri Horticulturist Dr. R. Manivannan Foreign Students Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar Health Centre Dr. Rajesh Gururaj Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sheela Das Kundargi Senior Medical Officer Dr. S. Makalakshmi Amudham Mess & ASC Dr. Ajeet Jaiswal Media Centre Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Dr. Mangkhollen Singson Producer Dr. A. Sanjeev Kumar New Mega Mess Dr. A. Joseph Kennedy Central Maintenance Workshop Karaikal (Boys - I) Dr. G. Kumaravelan Technical Officer Gr. – II P. Kasirajan Karaikal (Boys - II) Dr. S. Amilan Central Instrumentation Facility Boy's Hostel, Port Blair Dr. S. Balaji Community College Wardens : Girl’s Hostels Assistant Registrar D. Babu Madame Curie Hostel & Mess Dr. Valerie Dkhar Directorate of Distance Education Ganga Dr. S. Sabiah Directorate of Physical Education & Sports Yamuna Dr. Manisha Kumari Director(i/c) Dr. D. Sultana Saraswathy Dr. S.N. Fathima Cauvery & Mess Warden for Asst. Director Dr. G. Sivaraman Dr. Rekha R.V Mother Teresa Mess Dr. K. Chandrasekaran Asst. Director Kalpana Chawla & Women's Dr. Pothula Sujatha Studies Centre for Bioinformatics Shri Aurobindo Dr. Lakhimai Mili Information Officer M. Sundara Mohan Karaikal (Girls) Dr. D.H. Malini DDE - Spot Admission Centre & Community College, Mahe Girl's Hostel, Port Blair Dr. G. Padmavati Assistant Registrar C.M. Srikala Hostels Chief Warden (Boys) Dr. S. Sudalai Muthu Chief Warden (Girls) Dr. D. Sultana

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 7 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

8  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Table of Contents

01. Puducherry 10 02. The University 11 03. Quality Living 12 04. Common Facilities 13 Library 13 Computer Centre 14 Central Instrumentation Facility 16 Central Manintenance Workshop 18 05. NRI & Overseas Candidates 20 06. Financial Assistance 21 07. System of Instruction - CBCS 22 08. Application procedure & Entrance Examination 24 09. Entrance Examination Centres 26 10. Selection Process 26 11. Reservation 27 12. Admission Requirements 29 Ph.D. Programmes 31 Integrated P.G. - Ph.D. Programmes 38 P.G. Courses 39 P.G. Diploma courses 45 13. Fees 47 14. Hostels 56 15. Conduct and Discipline 57 16. Programmes A-Z 58 17. Schools & Departments/ Centres 59 18. Karaikal Campus 148 19. Port Blair Campus 153 20. Add-On Courses 157 21. Placement Cell 160 22. Directorate of Physical Education and Sports 161 23. UGC - HRDC 162 24. Pondicherry University Community College 163 25. Mahe Centre 165 26. Directorate of Distance Education 166 27. Academic Calendar (P.G./ P.G. Dip. courses) 168 28. Academic Calendar (Add-on Courses) 169 29. Contact Details 171

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 9 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PUDUCHERRY

Puducherry is situated on the Coramandal coast, 160 kms. south of Chennai. It is now a growing city and the capital of the Union Territory bearing the same name.

Puducherry, which attracted the French to settle here two centuries ago still carries several marks of French culture and heritage. It is also the place where the national poet Shri Subramania Bharathiar wrote several of his masterpieces that fanned the flames of freedom and also enriched modern Tamil literature. Bharathidasan, a staunch disciple of Subramania Bharathiar, whose poems stressed social revolution and emancipation of women, was also an eminent son of Puducherry.

The intellectual activities are fostered in many of its institutions such as and the French Institute which caters to research needs in Science, Indology and Culture. The Romain Rolland Library which is more than 150 years old and preserves a rich collection of several rare French and Tamil manuscripts, is a veritable repository of treasures.

The Puducherry Museum houses rare kinds of pottery from the Arikkamedu site which was a bustling port city in the first century A.D. where Roman ships called in for trade and friendship.

Some of the other places worth seeing are Auroville, Beaches, Backwaters, Lake and Garden, Temples, Churches and Mosques, Heritage Buildings and Monuments. Puducherry Tourism provides more detailed information in this regard.

10  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

THE 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 inter- disciplinary studies and research. The University’s motto is 'Vers la lumière’ meaning 'towards the light’. The main campus is located at Kalapet, 10 kms from the town of Puducherry, in a serene and beautiful campus of 800 acres adjoining the scenic Bay of Bengal.

The University also has campuses at Karaikal and Port Blair which currently offer P.G. and Doctoral programmes.

The University has entered into MoUs with a good number of reputed International Institutions in India and abroad for collaboration and faculty development. The salient features of the University include: p Add-On Courses. p Remedial coaching for weaker section students. p Fee waiver for differently abled students.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 11 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

QUALITY LIVING Unique features of Pondicherry University

 100% Wi-Fi enabled campus  100% power backup  100% network of campus  Library with remote access  Most sophisticated Laboratories & Instrumentation  All buildings with Ramps & Lifts  Solar Lights

 Free State-of-the-Art Day Care Centre & Kindergarten  24 hours Hospital & Ambulance facility  State-of-the-Art sports facilities  Rent free hostels for women students  Free education to differently abled students including lodging  Bus service to University from town

12  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

COMMON FACILITIES

LIBRARY

The University Library is named after Ananda Rangapillai, who was the Dubash of Lord Dupleix, the Governor of Pondicherry during the French rule. Established in 1986, it has transformed through the past two decades into a Knowledge Resource Centre catering specially to the information needs of the students, research scholars and faculty. The mission of the Library is to enhance learning and facilitating research. In tune with its mission, it is in process of a major expansion in its infrastructure and information services.

Working Hours a digital library of e-reference works, furniture, large number of computers Central Library functions from 8.30 a.m. e-books, e-databases, e-journals, online to access e-resources with high speed to 10.00 p.m. & Library Annexe Reading tutorials and the OPAC (Online Public bandwidth facility, comparable to any Hall from 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 midnight on Access Catalogue) is also made available world class library. An additional new week days and 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 midnight through the Library portal. Remote login Building with 50,000 sq. ft. namely the on week-ends, Vacation and Holidays. facility, another unique service helps 24x7 Library Annexe offers 24 hour reading access to all the e-resources from the facility, Scholars Hub, Competitive Membership library portal remotely from anywhere Exam Book Section, a special laboratory Library has 6903 members comprising in the world. Information access facility for the Visually Challenged (Louis of faculty, students, research scholars made possible to the Visually Challenged Braille Center), multimedia lecture and non-teaching staff. Besides these was one of the facets contributing hall, Auditorium, Cafeteria, etc. Five members, the Library also attracts a lot of to winning a National award by the School Libraries as Reference Libraries scholars and visitors from other academic University in 2011. manned by qualified library professionals institutions and research organizations in were established in 2011 to cater to search of information and research tools. E-Shodhsindhu Consortium Service the immediate reference needs of the (ESS) Departments of each respective School of Collection Pondicherry University Library is member different disciplines. We have the credit of The University Library collection is hybrid of the E-ShodhSindhu Consortium and being the third University in the country with its traditional information resources has access to about 7534+ e-journals and in 2012 which established the surveillance being gradually supplemented by the 4 e-databases. Access being IP based, system with Radio Frequency and electronic resources. The Total Library e-resources are accessible in the University Identification (RFID) and Closed Circuit Collection is 5,15,603 of which 2,36,384 network. Pondicherry University Library Television (CCTV) functional. is Print and 2,79,219 is Electronic. is identified as one of the 30 Document Details of Print Delivery University Libraries in India Personnel Books (Print) – 2,14,053, Theses – 779, under the E-ShodhSindhu Consortium to Library has a team of highly qualified Dissertations – 4,962, Journal archives – cater to the journal article requests of all information professionals with the 13,553, UN Documents – 2,854 and the universities in the country. potential and the drive to facilitate the best Current journals – 183 possible library service to the information Details of E-resources U.N. Depository seekers. E-Journals – 26,119, E-Databases – 36, The Dag Hammarskjold Library of the E-Theses – 1484, E-Books – 1,85,926, U.N. Secretariat in New York has arranged Librarian Videos – 61,879 ,Video talks – 3,679 and for the distribution of U.N. Documents Dr. R. Samyuktha Academic Films-96. and publications to users and Research Exclusive Collection for Competitive Scholars around the world through its Examinations is popularly sought after. depository libraries since 1946. There are about 405 Depository Libraries in 145 Services countries and 16 of them are in 13 cities Parallel to the traditional library of India. Pondicherry University Library services, the automated Library presently has the honour of being one of the 16 U.N. facilitates value-added services such Depository libraries in India. as Referral service, Citation analysis of research output, Institutional Infrastructure Repository, Interlibrary loan, Orientation An independent Library building with a programmes, Workshops, Conferences, beautiful inspiring ambience of greenery Exhibitions, Information product around is focused in developing with presentations, Free trials, Newsfeeds, technology. The spaces have been e-Alerts and Open sources. Access to revamped and modernized with modular

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 13 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

COMPUTER CENTRE

The Computer Centre was established under a sanction by UGC in the year 1992. A full-fledged and well-equipped Computer Centre is available for the use of students, research scholars, faculty and non-teaching staff of the University. The Centre functions between 9.30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. on all working days and from 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on holidays. However most of the services are rendered on 24x7 basis.

Academic with the campus network and facilitates instant access to voice. The Academic staff of the Computer Center offer regular theory, laboratory and project guidance courses to students of the CAMPUS CONNECT - Wi Fi University for The Campus was first Wi Fi enabled in the year 2009. Recently M.Tech. (Computer Science &Engg.) under the MHRD Campus Connect project was established in M.Tech. (Network & Information Security) September 2017 in most of the buildings. Work in progress to M.C.A. cover left out buildings, etc. M.Sc. (Computer Science)

Internet Apprenticeship Training Internet access is provided on 24x7 basis from two Internet The Computer Centre has been conducting Apprenticeship Service Providers(ISP) - the 1 Gbps National Knowledge Training in PASSA Trade as per the requirements of Ministry of Network(NKN) and 240 Mbps ILL from M/s. BSNL. Users can Labour, Govt. of India since 2006. access internet services using both wired and wireless netwok on These trainees are given exposure to PC integration, network the campus. maintenance, simple web development applications, troubleshooting, etc. The Centre has so far completed 10 batches Web Services of trainees and also assisted in their placement. The bilingual Web Portal for the University serves as the main platform for dissemination of information/notices/other online IT Infrastructure & Management services being provided to its stakeholders. All notices, circulars, The Centre is responsible for the establishment and management etc., are regularly published on this portal. of IT infrastructure in the entire University such as campus wide Email services are offered to the employees/scholars of the network, servers and also IT enabled Services (ITeS). University.

Integrated Communications Network (ICN) Software Applications & Online Services Integrated Communication Network providing data, voice and The Centre facilitates and plays a responsible role in the video services to the campus comunity was established and being development and deployment of software (developed either managed by the Centre. in-house or by outsourced) to meet the requirements of the Faculty members, Schools, Departments, Officers, Library, University. Some are listed below: Seminar Halls and Class rooms, Hostels and Quarters are Online Leave Management System for Faculty connected to the Intranet. Online Admissions Fee Collection and Hostel Fees Collection The above network serves as the backbone of the entire University Online Complaint Management System for all ICT needs thereby contributing to its teaching/learning, Online Employee Management System research and administrative functions. Online Assessment of Faculty (IQAC) by students Online Form-16 (TDS Traces) NMEICT/NKN E-Learning The University is connected to the National Knowledge Network E-learning facility is offered to the teaching/learning community (NKN) under MHRD's NMEICT scheme through 1GBPS using Moodle open source software. Some of the Teaching faculty Internet Leased Line(ILL). Besides internet, Online Video are effectively using this service for Teaching/ learning. Conferencing using A-View, serves the needs of the University to conduct online seminars, lectures, meetings, etc. In-house Training In-house training on creating awareness and usage of various Voice Communications ICT system and tools are regularly impacted to the employees, Old analog intercom system is being replaced with SIP phone staff, research scholars and students. system(VoIP). This digital voice system is seamlessly integrated

14  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Other Services W.J. Kalesha, M.Tech. The Centre also facilitates installation and support operations Programmer of Electronic Surveillance Operations for the Vigilance & S. Kanagalingam, M.C.A. Security Wing and Bio-Metric Attendance System(BAS) for the Senior Technical Assistant Administration. B. Rasan, M.C.A. Computer Systems Senior Technical Assistant DELL Blade Servers, Tower Servers, MS Windows/Red Hat P. Chinnachamy, B.E. LINUX/Sun Solaris operating environments are available. Senior Technical Assistant

Software S.Balan, B.Tech. The following software are available: Technical Assistant Microsoft Campus Agreement - The campus agreement signed with Microsoft to cover a bundle of MS Products. MS Windows Platform-MS Windows 2012/ 2008/ 2008R2/ Enterprise Server, MS Windows 10//8.1/8.0/7.0, Visual studio 2010/2013, Basic, Access and MS SQL Server 2012/2014, MS Office Applications 2016/2013. Adobe Package - Adobe CS5 suite/ Adobe Professionals Database Subscription - CMIE database subscription Solaris/Linus Platform - Linux, Solaris, Oracle Network Management - LMS of Cisco, D-Link Allied Telesis

Details of Academic/ Technical/ ICT Staff

Marie Stanislas Ashok, M.E. Systems Manager & Head

K. Palanivel, M.Tech. Systems Analyst

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 15 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY Excellence in teaching and research by Science Schools need state-of-the-art sophisticated equipment, various workshops and support facilities. These equipment and facilities help the faculty, research scholar and students to carry out globally competitive R & D in basic and applied sciences. Since individual researchers may not be able to generate huge research funds for these research instruments, Pondicherry University has established the Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) with a mission to enrich the re- sources on a shared basis for promoting R & D with the following objectives.  To strengthen technological infrastructure to carry out advanced research in various science disciplines under one roof and make their services available to academic Departments and Schools.  To provide guidance in acquisition of data and train personnel in operation and maintenance of Sophisticated Instruments.  To organize short-term courses/workshops on the use and application of various spectroscopic and analytical techniques for students, teachers and technical personnel from our University, affiliated institutions, universities in the region and industry. It is governed by the Management Advisory Committee consisting of Vice-Chancellor as Chairman, Deans of Science Schools, Heads of Science Departments, Outside Experts and Centre Head as Member Secretary. CIF takes care of the operation and maintenance of the analytical instruments and caters to the analytical needs of all the science departments and affiliated institutions of the University. Analysis of samples from other educational & research institutions in the region and from industries is also carried out. CIF also has a Mechanical section with facilities to fabricate mechanical components such as sample mounts/cells/ adopters, etc., required for scientific research needs and also to repair nda maintain accessories such as hydraulic press, compressors, pumps, Cold water circulators, etc., of the analytical instruments.

Faculty/ Officers Dr. Bala. Manimaran, Ph.D. Professor & Head(i/c), Specialization: Organometallics, Nanoscale Materials and Supramolecular Chemistry

Details of Major Research Equipment Available Sl.No Name of the Instrument Make Model I. Spectroscopy Systems 1. UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer Shimadzu-Japan UV 3600 Plus 2. FT-IR Spectrometer Thermo-USA Nicolet-6700 3. Spectroflourimeter Horiba Jobin Yvon, USA Flurolog-F3-111 4. 400 MHz FT-NMR Bruker- Biospin Avance II 5. Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Burker-AXS, Germany S4 Pioneer Fluorescence Spectrometer 6. Broad Band Dielectric Spectrometer Novo control-GmBh, Germany Concept 80 7. Circular Dichroism Spectrometer Jasco, Japan J815 8. Laser Confocal Raman Microscope Renishaw, UK Invia Raman with spectrameter attachment 9. Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer Isoprime Ltd, UK Isoprime 100

16  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Sl.No Name of the Instrument Make Model

II. Chromatography Systems 10. High Performance Liquid- Shimadzu, Japan LA20 Chromatography 11. High Performance Thin LayerCAMAG, USA Sampler-ARS4 Chromatography System Developer- ADC2 Scanner- TLC4 & Visualizer-TLC2 12. Ion Chromatography System Thermo Scientific, USA ICS-1100 13. Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography GE Health Care Life Sciences, USA AKTA pure

III. Microscopy Systems 14. High Resolution Transmission FEI-USA Tecnai G2 F30 S-Twin Electron Microscope. 15. Electron Probe Micro Analyzer CAMECA, France SX100 16. Scanning Electron Microscope with Hitachi, Japan S 3400N EDX and Cathode-luminescence detector

IV Physical Property Determination Systems 17. Thermal Analysis System Water-TA instruments, Austria TG-DTA-SDT600 and DSC- Q20

18. Vibrating Sample Magnetometer with Lakeshore, USA 7404 High & Low Temperture attachments 19. Particle Size Analyzer-Zeta sizer Malvern, UK Nano Series 20. Surface Area Analyzer(BET System) Miromerities, USA Gemini VII 2390t 21. Physical Property Measurement Quantum Design,USA PPMS-II/ Evercool-II System

V Others 22. Femto Second Laser System New Port Corporation/ Spectra Lab- Mai-Tai-HP 1050 as Main Laser USA 23. Semi-Macro Elemental Analyser Elementar-UK Vario EL cube (CHNS-O) 24. Fluoresence Assisted Cell Sorter BD-Bio Sciences-USA FACS Aria III 25. Planetary Micromill Fritsch,Germany Pulverisette-7 26. Gamma Ray Chamber BRIT, India GC 5000 (Co-60 source)

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 17 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRAL MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

The Central Maintenance Workshop machine. progress for carrying out advanced fitting is a core support facility to carry out Welding shop works with high accuracy and precision. all engineering works related to civil, The Welding Shop offers welding of The fitting and bench work facility offers electrical, mechanical, electronics and to metal items both small and large in size fixing of material in the engraved piece support scientific research of academic according to the user’s specifications. made with very accurate dimensions. departments and centres of the University. The Central Maintenance Workshop is The minutiae about the service shops equipped with gas and arc welding facility Carpentry shop which are currently offering service and recently augmented spot welding The key function of the carpentry shop is support to the academic community and (heavy and portable) for making quick, to repair and replace the damaged wood facilities being developed are as under. strong spot welds in a wide range of surfaces, repair desk and other classroom uncoated mild, galvanized ferrous sheet furnishings, repair of windows, doors, Electronics Shop metals. broken window glasses and blinds. The The Electronics Shop offer the services carpentry shop offer repair service for of repairing, servicing and upkeep of Additional service shops under classrooms, offices, and also provides Instruments, equipment and appliances development: special service to classrooms during available in the University. The Electronics The development of the following semester breaks. shop also offers design and fabrication additional service shops is under progress of electronic modules required for the for achieving goals & objectives of CMW Painting Shop research works of the students and with the support of the University. The painting shop offer painting of faculties including fabrication of Printed cleaning and painting of the aged Circuit Boards in accordance to the Advanced Glass blowing and instruments and equipment’s to enhance requirement of the Users from initial Glassware fabrication shop its life and including full bodywork and design to final stage ensuring quality and The establishment of an advanced glass dent repairs. consistency. The transfer of electronics blowing shop is on progress considering shop and acquisition of varieties of test the expanding volume of works and in CAD Shop and measuring instruments and PCB proportionate to the creation of new (Computer Aided Design Shop) making facility is on progress. Science and Engineering Departments The CAD shop will be offering drafting and increase of student’s strength to of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Mechanical Shop several fold. The advanced glass blowing engineering drawings to the users. The The mechanical shop offers service shop offer service support to all the Science CAD working stations, software and support in the fabrication of Mechanical and Engineering Departments of the plotter of is being acquired. modules required for advanced Scientific University in the repairing and fabrication and Engineering research.The mechanical advanced laboratory glasswares and Electrical Repair and service shop shop also offers service support in the fabrication of special glassware of the The electrical shop offer service support reconditioning and upkeep of all kind of highest quality and purity for advanced in the repair and recondition of motors , Instruments equipment and appliances scientific research works. The advanced pumps, panel boards , testing of electrical available in large number in the University. glass blowing shop fabricate simple equipment’s etc.,. The acquisition of the The mechanical shop is equipped with glassware to complex quartz laboratory facilities required for the repair and testing precision milling machine, high speed apparatus which finds application in the of electrical equipment’s and gadgets is drilling machine and portable welding semiconductor, optical fibre, photovoltaic, under progress. machine. The progress of strengthening chemical and applied sciences research the mechanical shop is underway by with fabulous craftsmanship utilizing the Plastic shop adding multifarious machineries like state of the art facilities and technology. The plastic shop offer injection moulding radial drilling machine, shaping machine, facility for the moulding and fabrication sheet folding machine, hydraulic pipe Fitting Shop of plastic parts for the user specific bending machine and varieties of portable The acquisition of radial drilling machine, requirement for conducting scientific machineries. The mechanical shop has surface plates, and work benches with research and experiments. The plastic recently acquired his speed precision mini bench vices, precision digital measuring shop also offers plastic welding facility for metal working lathe and mini milling instruments and cutting tools is on the welding similar and dissimilar plastic

18  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in parts. The acquisition of various hand working tools, hand R.Jeyanthi, DECE, extruders, welding machines for injection welding, ultrasonic Technician Gr-II welding, hot gas welding and hot seal welding are being acquired Specialization: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Testing and calibration shop P.Vikkaraman, M.A, The testing and calibration facility calibrate the measuring Technician Gr-II instruments and testing the power conditioning devices viz., Specialization: Engineering Fitting Works UPS & Inverters, variety of batteries and to certify the products complying the approved standards and specifications. The The central maintenance/engineering workshop is a place measuring equipment’s and testing tools required for testing and where a blend of regular industry type and academic working calibration are being acquired. environment converges the industry standard and ordained to provide solution to all engineering and technical problems and Technical Staff of Central Maintenance Workshop: special fabrication works for the research works to the academic P. Kasirajan, M.E, community and also offer service support to the various section Technical Officer Gr. – II and affiliated instituions of the University on needy basis thus Specialization: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering strive to ensure the best support facility for creating a better teaching, learning, and research environment to the students. HEALTH CENTRE The Health Centre of Pondicherry University functions round the clock in association with Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences with limited facilities for the benefit of students and staff. An ambulance is also available for emergency medical care.

BANK

Indian Bank operates a branch with all services in the University Campus. The ATM facility is also available on the campus. CANTEEN

Four canteens are available on the campus.

POST OFFICE

A post office functions on the campus where all postal services including savings bank facilities are available.

TRANSPORT The University offers transport facilities to the students for commuting from the city to the Campus for attending classes. The willing students have to pay Rs.4000 per semester, in order to avail this facility. In-campus trips are operated for mobility of the students from one place to another.

SHOPPING COMPLEX

A Shopping Complex is also available on the campus to facilitate essential services for the students, faculty and staff of the University.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 19 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

NRI & OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

Admission Committee which shall evaluate and give its opinion about Admission of self-supporting foreign students who desire to suitability of the candidate for admission to the Ph.D. Part time study in the University may apply online to the University for (external) program. NRI and foreign candidates with enormous admission in the prescribed form for various courses. For all professional experiences and having proven aptitude for the details regarding admission visit www.pondiuni.edu.in research exhibited through publications will only be considered by the Admission Committee under this clause. Their publications The foreign students are required to appear for the written test will be evaluated by the Department Committee before called and/or viva-voce in case they are already here in India at the for giving a seminar in persons/through Video Conferencing. time of the written examination. However, if they are abroad The NRI and foreign candidates who apply for Ph.D. (Full-time) at the time of applying for admission they will be be exempted programme and fulfill the required eligibility criteria for Ph.D. from written test and viva-voce examination, if any. Those who (Full-time) are also exempted from entrance test, but they shall have passed University degrees outside India should enclose give a seminar before the Admission Committee. with their application form, copies of the relevant certificates and mark sheets together with the English version of such Study India Program documents duly attested, if they are in a different language. The University through the Study India Program (SIP) permits No foreign student will be admitted WITHOUT A STUDENT students from abroad to study a semester/ two semesters of VISA. Proficiency in English is a condition for admission. various courses available in the University on credit transfer basis. The student desirous to visit the university under the program

Application Fee must take an application at least three months in advance. From The application fee for NRI and Overseas student isUS $100 2013, SIP has initiated short term study programs of 2/4/6 (i.e Rs. 7100 in equivalent Indian currency).This shall be paid online. weeks. The students are counseled through e-mails prior to their arrival here and contents of the courses are made available to

Admission to Ph.D Programme the students and their respective advisors for determination of For admission to Ph.D. programmes the applicant should submit suitability and credit equivalence. Credits earned by them are their application to the University with the details of proposed transferred to their respective Institutions within a month of research. This Admission is subject to the recommendations the close of the semester. In addition to academic programs, of the Admission Committee of the concerned Department and the students are allowed to experience the rich culture of India. availability of Supervisors in the proposed area of research in the Appropriate counseling is given to the students to make their Department. Also the admission to the Ph.D. programme needs stay comfortable and experience enriching. Apart from the wide a valid Research Visa. range of courses offered by the University Departments, SIP devises need-based short-term courses if/as demanded by the Candidates admitted under MoU between Pondicherry guest University. University and a University/ Institution in India or abroad where For details and the application forms please visit the University specific clause(s) exist for registration of candidates to Ph.D website http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/content/study-india- degree by the university and those selected under international program or send an email to [email protected] / cultural/ educational exchange schemes of Government of [email protected]. India/ UN bodies are exempted from taking the admission test.

*For details of MSG Scholorships to students from SAARC Non-resident Indians and foreigners residing/ working abroad, countries, see page 118 of this brochure. and working in academics/ research/ industry at least for ten years after obtaining Master's degree, are also exempted from entrance test but they shall give a seminar before the Admission

20  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE fellowships/scholarships offered by university: Scholarships for M.Sc. Marine PG Merit Scholarship for University Biology & Disaster Management rank holders Ph.D. Non-Net Fellowship-UGC All selected candidates will be awarded a The rank holders of each university at All the full time scholars admitted to Ph.D. scholarship of ` 1000/- p.m. to study these undergraduate level to pursue their Master’s programmes in the Schools/Departments/ courses at Port Blair, Andamans. Degree are eligible for this Scholarship. Centres of the University campus alone will be eligible for a fellowship of ` 8000/- p.m. Scholarships for M.Tech and a contingencies grant per year. Computational Biology Fellowship / Scholarship Merit and All selected candidates will be awarded a Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scholarship for PG courses (Two scholarship of ` 12500/- p.m. The Government of Puducherry awards and 3 years programs only)/ M.Sc Merit and Merit-cum-means scholarships and M.A Integrated courses: fellowships / scholarships / offered by for the students belonging to the U.T. of other agencies: Pondicherry enrolled in various courses of Merit Scholarship Junior Research Fellowship the University. (i) The first three candidates who secure UGC / CSIR NET qualified JRFs are eligible The Government of Puducherry provides the highest percentage of marks in P.G. to receive fellowships @ `25,000/- p.m. two fellowships to the residents/ natives admission entrance examination shall be for two years. This may be enhanced to of Pondicherry @ `3,000/- per month eligible for the award of Merit Scholarship @ `28,000/- p.m on completion of two years to two students admitted in the M.Sc. `2,000, `1,500 & `1,000 p.m. respectively for and subject to fulfilling certain conditions Biotechnology programme in the the first semester. Scholarship is sanctioned laid down by the UGC /CSIR. They are Department of Biotechnology. on Entrance Examination marks(*). also eligible for a contingent grant as per UGC rate. The award of fellowship and - DBT Special (ii) For the subsequent semesters the Merit contingency grants are subject to approval Fund: scholarship at the same rate of `2,000, by the UGC / CSIR. The Government of India provides `1,500 & `1,000 p.m shall be awarded to the fellowship @ ` 5,000/- p.m to Twenty Three first three candidates who secure highest N.B.H.M. Scholarship students admitted in the M.Sc Biotechnology marks in the previous semester(SGPA). The National Board for Higher Mathematics, programme. Mumbai (Department of Atomic Energy) Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM) provides scholarships for those students Madanjeet Singh Group Scholarship 20% of the students in each P.G. degree who clear the NBHM examination. Full scholarships for 8 students per programme are eligible for the award of annum to pursue M.Tech (Green Energy MCM Scholarship of the University. The Government of India SC/ST/OBC Technology) and 16 students per annum scholarship is based both on the merit in Scholarship to pursue M.A(South Asian Studies) from each semester(SGPA) and the parental The Governments of various states provide the member states of SAARC Countries income of the student. The annual income Government of India Scholarship to the covering living expenses(`10,000 p.m), free of the parents should not exceed `2,50,000/- candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC Hostel accomodation in campus and tuition (Rupees two lakh fifty thousand only). communities. fees. Amount of scholarship is `750/- p.m. For 1st Semester scholarship is sactioned on Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship / Ministry of New and Renewable Entrance Exam Marks. Maulana Azad National Fellowship Energy(MNRE) The UGC provides Rajiv Gandhi National Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Besides, for the award of scholarship the Fellowship for the SC/ ST & OBC scholars (MNRE) selected CGET as nodal centre and candidates should also fulfill the following and Maulana Azad National fellowship awards 15 M.Tech Fellowship and 5 Ph.D conditions: for minority scholars who pursue Ph.D. Fellowship to admitted candidate having (i) should secure at least 70% of the programmes. Every year, the UGC notifies GATE/CSIR qualification. attendance every month. the eligibility and other conditions (ii) should pass in all papers registered for for the award of the said fellowships. GATE Scholarship each semester. UGC provide scholarship for the GATE (iii)the Head of the Department concerned Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single qualified M.Tech students. shall certify fulfillment of conditions Girl Child i and ii. UGC provides Indira Gandhi Scholarship Note: for Single Girl Child who pursue PG The students are eligible for only one programme. Scholarship.

* Condition apply

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 21 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

The University has introduced the Choice Based Credit System(CBCS) from the academic year 1992-93 onwards. Under this system the students have a good deal of freedom in designing their own curriculum to suit their needs. The students have pro- vision to take any course offered in any department as long as they fulfill the prerequisites for that course, have the consent of the concerned course instructor and the students faculty advisor. The students can also take as many courses as they can handle subject to a maximum of 30 credits in any semester. Each course is associated with a credit value and this accrues to the student when he/ she successfully completes the course. The minimum credits required for the award of degree in various PG Programs are given in the following table. Medium of Instruction is in English for all programs except for languages (other than English).

Total (Minimum Hard-core Soft-core credits required S.No Program Courses Courses for award of the credits credits degree)

1 M. A./ M.Sc./ All M.Tech. except M.Tech (ECE)/ any other 2 year P.G. 48 to 60 12 to 24 72 Programme not mentioned below 2 M.Com. 68 to 78 12 to 22 90 3 All M. B. A. programmes 72 to 86 14 to 28 100 4 M.C.A. 72 to 90 18 to 36 108 5 5 year Integrated P.G. 148 to 162 30 to 44 192 6 M.Tech (ECE) 53 21 74

7 L.L.M 43 0 to 3 Min:43, Max:46

1) The courses offered under a Program of Study are designated as Hard Core and Soft Core. PASSING MINIMUM In order to declare pass, a student should get 2) A course designated as Hard Core for a particular a) A minimum of 40% marks in end-semester exam, and Program of Study must invariably be completed by the stu- b) A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate when internal dent to receive the degree in that program. The Hard Core assessment and end-semester marks are added. Course cannot be substituted by any other course. c) In order to declare pass, a LLM student must score a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in each of the 3) The Soft Core courses are to be chosen from (a) a specified courses. There is no separate minimum pass- list of courses marked as Soft Core courses for a ing marks in internals and end-term written examination. particular programme and (b) any course offered by other Departments as Soft Core course. LETTER GRADES Performances of students in each paper are expressed in 4) In the event of failure in a Soft Core course the student can terms of marks as well as in Letter Grades. In case of fractions substitute the Soft Core course by an equivalent course, in the marks shall be rounded off to nearest integer. The class the subsequent semester by filling the prescribed columns in interval for the purpose of awarding the grades can be the course Registration card and getting the approval of the arrived at by dividing the difference between the high- Faculty Advisor. est mark secured and the minimum pass mark by 6 as there are six passing grades. The formula is given below: 5) If a student finds that he/she has registered for more courses than possible to study in a semester, he/she can drop one or K = (X-50)/6 more of courses before the end of 3rd week of the semester Where, K = class interval, X= the highest mark in the subject. K should not be rounded off to less than two decimal places. Each student, soon after he/ she joins the course, will fill a The numbers given in Range of Marks column, (X-K), (X-2K), plan of study detailing the courses he/ she plans to take. De- (X-3K), etc., can be rounded off to the nearest whole number. pending upon the availability of the courses every semes- ter, he/ she registers for a set of courses before the semes- ter starts by filling in the appropriate forms. Each student should submit the registration card to the Head of the De- partment on or before the last date prescribed for the same.

22  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

IThe grades may be awarded as given in the following table.

Range of Marks in % Letter Grade Points for Calculation of GPA/ CGPA

X to (X-K)+1 A+ 10 (X-K) to (X-2K)+1 A 9 (X-2K) to (X-3K)+1 A- 8 (X-3K) to (X-4K)+1 B+ 7 (X-4K) to (X-5K)+1 B 6 (X-5K) to 50 C 5 Below 50 F 0 Failure due to lack of attendance FA 0 In courses where the number of students who have secured 50 marks and above is less than 10 then grading may be given based on the Table below Points for Calculation of Range of Marks in % Letter Grade GPA/ CGPA 81-100 A+ 10 71-80 A 9 66-70 A- 8 61-65 B+ 7 56-60 B 6 50-55 C 5 Below 50 F 0 The GPA and CGPA will be calculated as weighted average of points secured by the student in all the papers registered by him / her. The weights are the number of credits for each paper. For example, a student getting A grade in 4 credit course, A- grade in 2 credit course, A+ grade in a 3 credit course and F grade in a 3 credit course will have a GPA as (9x4 + 8x2 +10x3 + 0x3)/ (4+2+3+3)=(36+16+30+0)/12=82/12 = 6.83 out of 10.0; GPA = 6.83. The CGPA shall also be calculated in similar lines taking all subjects taken by the students in all semesters.

Students with a CGPA of 9.0 and above and did not fail in any of the courses taken by him/ her shall be awarded Distinction. A CGPA of 6.0 and above shall be placed in First class. A CGPA of 5.0 or more but less than 6.0 shall be placed in second class. Student who has secured less than 50% marks in any paper gets F Grade and he is treated as failed in that paper.

A failed student who meets the attendance requirement and has a minimum of 40% in internal assessment marks may be permitted to register for the next end-semester examination in the following semester itself.

Students who have failed due to insufficient attendance and / or less than 40% in internal assessment marks should repeat the course as and when it is offered. Note: The CBCS Regulation is under review at present and hence the conditions prescribed in the existing CBCS Regulations are subject to change. PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PUSAMS) Innovative methods of management of academic progression of students from the time of their admission to exit in the institutions of higher learning is both a challenge and opportunity. The challenge comes from management of large number of students, faculty, departments, programs and courses in such a way that maximal knowledge transfer, optimal utilization infrastructure and best offer of services can be effected. Opportunity comes from the possibilities of innovations in accountability, accreditation and enhancement of learning experience. Towards this end, Pondicherry University has developed Student Academic Activity Management System (PUSAMS). The software PUSAMS is an online-platform that is meant to manage entire gambit of CBCS – from admission, online payment of tuition fees, registration of courses, approval of registration by the faculty, allocation of courses to the faculty, time-table, student attendance, internal assessment, online payment of examination fee, end-semester assessment, conversion of marks to grades, declaration of results, grade card generation and distribution. The software works on the principle of differential access and need-to- know basis. PUSAMS is tuned to help all the stake holders that include students, teachers, HoDs, Deans, Administrators and the Vice-Chancellor to monitor academic activities across PU on real time basis.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 23 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

ONLINE 8. Candidates who apply for M.Tech. and will be allotted a separate Computer Application form to be submitted Computational Biology which is offered System, User Id and Password. Necessary online through the University Website at Anna University, Chennai and instructions will be given in advance. www.pondiuni.edu.in by following the Pondicherry University should give their instructions posted therein. order of preference of the University at Once the candidate logs into the system relevant column. allotted, the respective question paper APPLICATION FEE will be displayed on the screen and Name Application fees (Per Course) 9. Defence personnel also should apply candidate can choose the Correct Answer online only. The payment of application by clicking on the choice. If the candidate of the SC*/ PH**/ Others fees shall be through online mode. They later wants to change the choice already Course ST* Transgender** should however, take a print out of the made for a particular question, the old P.G. 300 Nil 600 online application form and forward choice can be removed and new Choice Ph.D 500 Nil 1000 the same through the respective Head made. On completion of answering the MBA 500 Nil 1000 Quarters to questions and/or before leaving the Hall, The Assistant Registrar(Academic-Admissions) the candidate should submit by clicking * Subject to submission of relevant certificate. ** Subject to submission of relevant certificate Pondicherry University on SUBMIT button on the screen. Once from Govt. Medical Officer. R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, submitted then the candidate cannot Pondicherry-605 014. redo/continue the test. Question paper The application fee for NRI and Overseas will consist of 100 Multiple Choice student is US$100 (i.e Rs. 7100 in equivalent Indian 10.Candidates can apply for more than questions to be answered in 120 minutes currency). Application fee to be paid online one course. Before applying for another duration. A correct answer will be given by following the instruction available in course the candidates may ensure that 4 marks while negative mark of -1 will be the University website. there is no “overlap of entrance exams given for a wrong answer. (Space for work among the courses to which they have sheet will be provided on request of the FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM applied”. The Date and Time of Entrance candidates) 1. Apply separately for each course. Examination of each course is given along with the eligiblity criteria. University 2. Defence personnel must take the 2. The Candidates have to submit will not be responsible, if the candidate Online Based Entrance Test method at application for each of the MBA could not take the entrance exam for any one of the centers as notified by the programmes separately. the particular course(s), due to such University. overlapping. 3. Fill in all columns with complete and 3. In respect of Ph.D subjects (e.g. correct information after going through 11. Helpdesk facilities are available Chemistry, Physics, etc.) which are offered the prospectus. Incomplete/ false/ wrong to candidates for help in filling the both in the University Departments and in information will entail rejection of application form, payment of fees and the affiliated institution(s), the candidates application. Any claim based on wrong clarification regarding entrance exam should appear for a common entrance information, wrong course code, centre related matters. examination. The selection will be based code, category (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Gen), on a common merit list. The candidates etc. will not be entertained at a later 12. After proper filling of the application will have the option to join either in the stage. form online and payment of fee online, the University Department or in the Affiliated candidate can download their printable Institution as per their choice vis-à-vis 4. Application forms are to be filled and application from the University website their position in the merit list, subject to submitted online, as per instructions in by following instructions therein. fulfillment of the eligibility and residential the University website: conditions. In such cases one application www.pondiuni.edu.in HALL TICKET is enough. The Hall Ticket will be uploaded by the 5. Due care should be taken in filling the University after closing of application MOCK TEST DETAILS application form. Enter correct course registration. The candidate mustTo ensure that each candidate becomes in the relevant column which is very download his/her hall ticket and familiar with online based test, provision important. produce at the examination centre. for Mock Test Trial is available on the website during the period of application 6. All columns should be filled correctly ONLINE BASED ENTRANCE TEST and thereafter. A candidate can take the and unambiguously. 1.The Entrance Exam will be Online mock tests any number of times from Based Test. The candidates should report anywhere any time and thus become 7. While filling in the qualification and in time to the Exam Centre allotted for familiar with writing Online based marks, care should be taken to provide the the entrance exam. After verification of entrance examination. relevant marks/ grades. Hall Ticket and other documents, he/ she will be allowed to enter the Test Hall

24  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF 2019 failing which provisional admission, Diploma) may not be offered if sufficient if granted, will be cancelled. number (at least 5) of students are not ADMISSION  Admission to the University is open available. to all those who have the prescribed CRITERIA FOR RESOLVING TIE IN  qualifications without any discrimination THE ENTRANCE EXAM MARKS The students will be required to of race, caste, creed, language or sex. The following criteria shall be followed, in take up a group health insurance (for sequence to resolve ties, where candidates hospitalization, etc.) through the  Students should have, in general, secure the same marks in the written test : University. obtained the Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s  degree from a recognized University For PG / Ph.D Admitted students are required to under 10+2+3 / 10+2+3+2 system, i.e., (a) First criterion: The Candidates with carry the University Identity Card all the the candidate should have studied for 15 more positive marks in the entrance time while they are inside the campus. years to obtain his/her/ bachelor’s degree examination.  and 17 years to obtain his/ her Master’s (b) Second criterion: The Candidates Students are instructed not to miss degree to apply for admission to P.G. and with less negative marks in the entrance the classes since 70% of attendance is Ph.D. programmes respectively offered at examination. required to appear for the examination. each School/ Department/ Centre. (c) Third criterion: Twelfth standard Those who need accommodation in the (+ 2) or equivalent exam marks . hostels must report to their Departments th  The minimum eligibility criteria for (d) Fourth criterion: 10 standard or prior to registration and counselling. different courses are as prescribed in the equivalent marks.  appropriate sections. Candidates qualified (e) Fifth criterion: Then Age (in days). The University reserves its right through other system of studies should (f) Sixth criterion: In cases of ties that not to offer a course advertise, for any obtain eligibility certificate from the remain unresolved after applying the administrative or other reasons. University before admission. above five criteria, the criteria evolved by the University as deemed fit would be  Unless otherwise specifically stated, applied for resolution of the tie. candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% of marks in part III For 5 Year Integrated PG: (core and allied) of their U.G. degree (a) First criterion: The Candidates with examination for admission to courses more positive marks in the entrance under Humanities and Social Sciences examination. subjects and a minimum 55% of marks (b) Second criterion: The Candidates in part III (core and allied) of their U.G. with less negative marks in the entrance degree for admission to courses under examination. science disciplines. For the Five Year (c) Third criterion: 10th standard or Integrated Programmes, the candidates equivalent marks should have passed the +2 examination (d) Fourth criterion: Then Age (in days). with at least 50% marks. Eligibility marks (e) Fifth criterion: In cases of ties that will not be rounded off. For example remain unresolved after applying the 49.99% will not be rounded off to 50% for above four criteria, the criteria evolved the purpose of admission. by the University as deemed fit would be applied for resolution of the tie.  Candidates awaiting their results are also eligible to apply. Such candidates,  however, must produce the mark All admissions are provisional, subject sheet/ degree certificate as the proof to verification of required documents, as of fulfilling the prescribed eligibility per prescribed norms. criteria on or before 1st September  Any course (P.G. degree and P. G.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 25 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CENTRES WITH CODES The entrance examination for admission to each programme will be held as per the scheduled time table in the following centres provided sufficient number of candidates opt for the given centre. Candidates should indicate 2 centres in the order of preference in the Online application form.The University's decision on the allotement of centre is final. CODE AND CENTRE NAME

01 Allahabad 10 Karaikal 19 Mahe/ Thalassery 28 Sambalpur 02 11 Kochi 20 Mumbai 29 Srinagar 03 Bhubaneshwar 12 Kolkatta 21 New 30 Thiruvananthapuram 04 Chennai 13 Kozhikode 22 Vellore 31 Tiruchirapalli 05 Coimbatore 14 Kottayam 23 Patna 32 Vijayawada 06 15 Kakinada 24 Port Blair (Andamans) 33 Vishakapatnam 07 Guwahati 16 Lucknow 25 Puducherry 08 Hyderabad 17 Madurai 26 Pune 09 Jaipur 18 Mangalore 27 Ranchi

SELECTION PROCESS PG / PG Diploma programmes to Ph.D. programmes. For further details information furnished by the candidate is The selection of candidates for admission refer the chapter “Admission requirements false or incorrect or if, at a later stage, it to all the P.G./P.G.Diploma programmes for Ph.D. Programmes”. is found that the candidate does not fulfill except L.L.M programme & M.P.Ed the eligibility criteria prescribed for the will be based on the marks obtained in  The minimum cut off mark for general course. the entrance examination only with the candidates in respect of Ph.D. admission following exceptions: shall be half of the average of the entrance  Individual Entrance Exam mark, examination marks scored by all the rank and the list of selected/waitlisted 1. Overseas Candidates from SAARC candidates in the respective subject. The candidates will be hosted on the University countries who were selected for the MSG minimum cut of mark for OBC/SC/ST/ website along with admission schedule/ scholarships (Refer page 118). Differently Abled candidates will be 10% Instruction. below the cut off marks of the general 2.The selection to M.Tech Computational category candidates.  No individual admission intimation Biology which is offered under network will be sent to the selected/ waitlisted teaching programme in collaboration  For the purpose of working out the candidates. Hence, the applicants are with Anna University, Chennai will be average, only ‘zero’ and above will be advised to see the University website made based on the Common Entrance taken into account. regularly for updates regarding Examination conducted by Pondicherry admission. University. The allotment of candidates Other Conditions to each University will be made on merit  The entrance examination will be of  The candidates selected for admission and choice of Institution furnished by the 2 hours duration. to M.Sc. & Ph.D. Marine Biology and candidate in the application form. Disaster Management offered in Andaman  Mere appearance in the entrance centre should give an undertaking in For L.L.M programme see page 145 for examination does not entitle a writing to the University that they join the detailed selection process. candidate for admission to any course course at their own risk and shall take an For M.P.Ed programme selection will in this University and he/ she will be insurance policy to the tune of Rs.5 lakhs. be based on Entrance Examination and granted admission only if he/ she fulfils Physical Fitness Test. the eligibility criteria fixed for the  The University reserves the right to courses. Even if a candidate is placed increase/ decrease the intake of any of the Ph.D. programmes in the admission list based on his/ her programmes. The University also reserves The admission to the Ph.D Programmes performance in the entrance test but does the right not to offer any of its courses due shall be made as per the following criteria not meet the eligibility criteria, he/ she will to administrative reasons. : not be granted admission. Candidates are  Entrance Exam - 70 % advised to take up the examination only if  The Overall Merit Lists, Selection  Personal Interview & they satisfy the eligibility criteria. and Waiting Lists will be hosted in the Academic Record - 30 % University website.  The NET/JRF qualified candidate with  Admission granted will be cancelled fellowships will be given direct admission at any time, if it is found that the

26  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in RESERVATION SC/ST Candidates In accordance with the policy of the Government of India and the M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering & Management) guidelines of the University Grants Commission, the University M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) has reserved 15% of seats in each course for candidates belonging M.Sc. (Electronic Media) to the Scheduled Castes and 7.5% for those belonging to the M.Sc. (Food Science & Nutrition). Scheduled Tribes with a provision for inter-changeability between M.C.A. these categories, wherever necessary. All SC/ST candidates who M.Com (Business Finance) have passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply for 20% reservation is given for Pondicherry UT candidates in PG admission irrespective of the percentage of marks obtained MBA(Business Administration) course. in the qualifying examination except otherwise specified. Candidates should submit a certificate about their caste from a In respect of MCA, M.Sc. Computer Science & M.Com. (Business Revenue Officer not below the rank of the Tahsildar at the time Finance) which are offered at both Karikal and Puducherry of admission. campuses the reservation will be as follows:

OBC Candidates Karaikal Campus: 25% for Karikal residents failing which for The Pondicherry University is implementing 27% reservation for students from other regions of Puducherry. OBC category (Non-Creamy Layer) as per Government of India instructions. Puducherry Campus: 25% for Puducherry, Mahe & residents, failing which for students from Karaikal. EWS Candidates In accordance with policy of the Government of India, the Two Students hailing from the Union Territory of Puducherry University is implementing 10% reservation in admission of all shall be admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology programme based courses for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates in on the merit list prepared by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New two phases (2019-20 and 2020-21). For the admission 2019-20, Delhi. 5% reservation is being implemented for EWS candidates. The candidates have to produce the necessary certificate from the Reservation of two seats under Supernumerary Quota for Jammu Revenue Department, in the Government of India prescribed & Kashmir candidates: format. As per the instructions of UGC/AICTE, two seats under supernumerary quota have been created for admitting the Differently abled Candidates students from the State of Jammu & Kashmir in the following 5% of seats in each course are reserved for the differently abled courses: candidates. Each differently abled candidate shall be required to 1. Five Year Intg. M.Sc programme in Physics, Chemisty & submit a certificate from a government hospital indicating the Applied Geology- 1 seat extent of physical disability and also the extent to which the 2. Five Year Intg. M.Sc programme in Mathematics, Computer disability hampers the candidate in pursuing his/her studies. The Science & Statistics- 1 seat candidates may have to undergo a fresh medical examination if The admission shall be made based on University Entrance required by the University before being admitted. All differently Examination. abled candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply for PG admission irrespective of the percentage Reservation in Ph.D programmes offered at Affiliated Institutions of marks obtained in the qualifying examination except otherwise The regional reservation to the Ph.D programmes offered at specified. Affiliated Institutions shall be made to the extent mentioned under the respective Institutions in the chapter 'Ph.D Candidates from the Union Territory of Puducherry ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS'. 25% of the seats are reserved for the Puducherry Union territory The statutory reservation will be as per the concerned candidates with respect to Government reservation adapted by the affiliated colleges. M.B.A. (Tourism & Travel Management) M.Sc. (Ecology and Environmental Sciences) Definition of Residence of Union Territory of Puducherry M.Sc. (Physics) (Subject to modifications issued by Govt. of Puducherry from M.Sc. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) time to time) M.Sc (Computer Science) M.Sc. (Applied Geology) An applicant is considered to be a Puducherry resident if he/she M.A. (Economics) is an Indian National and satisfies at least one of the following M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) criteria: M.A. (Mass Communication) M.A. (South Asian Studies) (i) Those candidates or his/her parents should have resided Master of Library & Information Science continuously in this Union Territory at least for the last five years Master of Education as on 1-6-2019. Master of Social Work M.Tech. (Network & Information Security)

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 27 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

(ii) Those candidates who have passed the Matric/S.S.L.C. or any b) Children of the above said employees should have other public examination and for that purpose had undergone studied HSC/S.S.L.C. (9th and 10th Standard) of two years in academic studies continuously for five successive classes preceding any of the schools in the U.T of Puducherry and should have the qualifying examination in a recognized educational institution passed the qualifying examinations(HSC/S.S.L.C) from the located in this Union Territory, with continuous residence in this same school. (G.O. Ms. No. 04, Puducherry dated 09.02.2016 Union Territory during the said 5 years. of the Chief Secretariat (Hr. & Tech.Edn.), Puducherry).

(iii) Children of native of U.T. of Puducherry who have declared any v) Children of Defense Personnel who were killed or disabled place in U.T. of Puducherry as their home town and so certified by in action and children and who have declared Puducherry as their respective Heads of Office. Nativity Certificate in the prescribed their home town. format has to be enclosed. vi) French Nationals in U.T. of Puducherry and covered by the (iv) a) Children whose parents are Central/State Government terms of the "Treaty of Cession of the French Establishments Servants/Defense Personnel/Central Paramilitary Forces/Employees of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam" shall be treated on of Public Sector Undertakings wholly or substantially owned either par with candidates who produce the prescribed Puducherry by the Central Government or by the Puducherry Administration State Residence Certificate. Such French Nationals will not be posted and serving in U.T. of Puducherry for at least a minimum required to produce Residence Certificate but instead should continuous period of three years immediately prior to the last date produce a "Certificate of Registration" issued for this purpose of submission of applicaiton. by the French Consulate at Puducherry. Children of French Nationals shall not be considered for admission under the quota of non-residents. Admission of Defence Personnel 1) Admission will be provided for the Army and Air Force Personnel in the following courses of Pondicherry University as per the number of seats mentioned against each in accordance with the terms and conditions of the MoU and regulations of the University.

Sl.No. Name of the Course No. of Seats

ARMY PERSONNEL 1. M.A (South Asian Studies) 10 2. MBA (All five) 2 each (10) Ph.D. - All subjects of Social Sciences and Humanities Max of 20 per year (subject to a maximum 3. (External / Full time) of 2 seats in each Department) 4. Resident Research Scholars in South Asian Studies (Chairs of Excellence) Max of five per year AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 1 MBA (Business Administration) 4 2 MBA (International Business) 4 3 Ph.D. - All subjects of Social Sciences and Humanities (External / Full time) 5 4 M.A South Asian Studies 5 5 Resident Research Scholars in South Asian Studies (Chairs of Excellence) 5 6 M.Tech (ECE) 2 7 M.Tech (Computer Science) 2 8 M.Tech (Nanoscience and Technology) 2 2) The number of seats to be allotted will be over and above the sanctioned strength in each subject mentioned above. 3) The defence personnel nominated by the respective Headquarters have to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed for various courses. 4) The nominated defence personnel shall, however, write the Entrance Examination. A separate merit list will be prepared for these seats from amongst the defence candidates.

Concession for the Wards of Kashmiri Migrants in Admissions Based on the Instructions of MHRD: (i) Extension in date of admission by about 30 days. (ii) Relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum eligibility requirement. (iii) Increase in intake capacity up to 5% course-wise. (iv) Reservation of at least one seat in merit quota in technical/ professional institutions. (v) Waiving of domicile requirements. (vi) Facilitation of migration in second and subsequent years.

28  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission requirements for Ph.D. programmes Educational Qualification through two research papers published in UGC approved (Ph.D. Full-time and Part-time) journals(wherever applicable) or standard journals OR (ii) the candidate has at least 5 years of work experience with M.Phil. (a) Candidates who have studied under 10+2+3+2 pattern of in the subject concerned and published two research papers education (or 10+2+5) and qualified for the Master’s Degree in in UGC approved journals(wherever applicable) or standard the subject concerned or in an allied subject and qualifications journals in the subject concerned. as prescribed by the regulations for the subject concerned under all the Schools/ Departments/ Centres of Humanities and Social (d) Candidates under the regulations of part-time (Internal) Sciences, Management, Commerce, Science, Education, Fine shall be required to carryout part time research work in the Arts and Languages and such other disciplines of Pondicherry concerned department or in a department approved for research University, or a degree accepted as equivalent by the University by this University. Interdisciplinary research for such part-time securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade). internal candidates shall be allowed only with the approval of the Chairperson of the Academic Council. (b) Candidates who have studied under 10+2 pattern of education and qualified for the Master’s degree in the Schools/ (e) Candidates under the regulations of part-time (Internal) are Faculties of Law, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, prohibited from engaging in any other assignment/employment Veterinary Science or the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Master or joining any other course of study without the prior approval of of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine/Dentistry/Paramedical of the Chairperson of Academic Council. this University or any other University, through regular full time study, recognized by this University securing a minimum of 55% Requirement of Experience & Other Conditions marks (or equivalent grade). Ph.D. Part-time (External) (a) Permanent academic staff of colleges/ universities/ other (c) Candidates who have studied under 10+2 pattern of education educational institutions of higher learning/ Research & and qualified for the Degree of Master of Science of three-year Development Laboratories and Organizations with at least three duration in the School/ Faculty of Medicine of this University or years of continuous teaching/ research experience. of any other University recognized by this University securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade). (b) Employees with a minimum of ten years of experience after obtaining Master's Degree in Government, Local Bodies, (d) Candidates of Indian origin or overseas students who recognized Institutes, Public Sector Undertakings, Non- have qualified for a Master’s Degree of an accredited overseas Governmental Organizations, provided the candidate has university securing a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent experience in the relevant field of research for at least three grade). continuous years out of ten years of service and published, at least, two papers in UGC approved journals or standard journals (e) A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an or reports/ monologues/ book of equivalent standard or a patent equivalent relaxation of grade is allowed for those belonging to registered, in the concerned subject/ area of research. SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates. (c) Technocrats, Scientists, Social Scientists & Scholars and Requirement of Experience & Other Conditions Administrators with at least 10 years of experience in India Ph.D. Part-Time (Internal) or abroad after obtaining Master's Degree and educational qualifications as prescribed for Ph.D. full-time and Part- (a) Teacher candidates working in College/ University time programme, having sufficient exposure in research & departments and such other institutions recognized by development and generated useful data/ patent/ knowledge as Pondicherry University with at least two years of continuous evidenced by at least two papers in UGC approved Journals or teaching experience at degree and/ or post-graduate level in the Standard Journals or report/ monologues/ book of equivalent subject concerned. standard or patent registered in the concerned subject/ are of research. (b) Teacher candidates teaching in Recognized Schools at the Higher Secondary School level/ Polytechnic colleges situated within the General Conditions jurisdiction of Pondicherry University and have put in at least (a) The candidate would be required to give a seminar before 5 years of continuous teaching experience in the subject the Admission Committee on the proposed topic of research concerned after obtaining Master's Degree in the concerned School/ Department/ Centre. The admission committee/University may also adapt any other method of (c) Non-teaching staff employed in a time scale of pay in this evaluation of the candidate which will also form the basis for University and other affiliated research institutions provided considering the provisional admission to the candidate. The that (i) the candidate has at least 7 years of work experience after Admission Committee/ University should be convinced of the obtaining Master's Degree of which at least two years should be potential of the candidate to carry out research. relevant to the field of research proof of which to be evidenced

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 29 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

(b) All the Ph.D. Applicants called for inteview should submit (f) Non-resident Indians and foreigners residing/ working at the time of interview, a clear written proposal of the research abroad and working in academics/ research/ industry at least for to be conducted, giving sufficient back-ground material and ten years after obtaining Master's degree, are also exempted from the proposed line of research, and obtain the consent of a guide entrance test but they shall give a seminar in person/through duly recognized by the University within the University area. In video conferencing before the Admission Committee which shall case of candidates working outside the University area, a Co- evaluate and give its opinion about suitability of the candidate guide duly recognized by the University may be permitted, if for admission to the Ph.D. Part time (external) program. NRI necessary, in addition to the University Guide/ Supervisor on the and foreign candidates with enormous professional experiences recommendation of Doctoral Committee. and having proven aptitude for the research exhibited through Mere possession of required educational and other qualifications publications will only be considered by the admission committee and called for interview alone can not be claimed as a right under this clause. Their publications will be evaluated by the for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the Pondicherry Department Committee before called for giving a seminar. The University. NRI and foreign candidates who apply for Ph.D. (Full-time) programme and fulfill the required eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Mode of admission (Full-time) are also exempted from entrance test, but they shall (Full-time and Part-time) give a seminar before the Admission Committee.

(a) The admission to the Ph.D Programmes shall be made as per the following criteria : Note for Ph.D Admission under Exemption category The eligibility for exemption from the entrance examinations  Entrance Exam - 70 % will be decided by the Admission Committee on a stringent  Personal Interview & criteria and the decision of the committee will be final in this Academic Record - 30 % regard. The Admission Committee is expected to meet only after the dates of the entrance examinations. In the past, many The candidates mentioned in para (b), (c), (d), (e) & (f) below candidates who have claimed exemption, have not been finally are exempted from entrance test. found eligible for such exemption. Keeping the above in view Hall tickets for entrance examination will be issued, including (b) Teacher candidates working in the institutions admitted to those who have claimed “exemption from entrance examination” the privileges of this University and other Universities provided in the application form. It is up to the candidate, at their own they are qualified, have at least one year of continuous teaching risk, to decide whether to write the entrance examination or stick experience at degree and/ or post-graduate level in the subject to their claim for exemption. Since there is a possibility that the concerned and granted leave for the required period, under claim for exemption from entrance examination by the candidate Quality Improvement Program or equivalent program to do full- may be rejected by the Admission Committee, all candidates are time PhD are exempted from the admission test. advised to take-up the entrance examination, if they are not very clear about their claim for exemption. (c) The admission test is waived off for candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Test/ UGC/ CSIR or UGC Rajiv Gandhi Felloship for SC/ST or DBT-BINC or Maulana Azad Fellowship for minorities or DST-INSPIRE or such other examination recognized by University as equivalent and awarded a Junior Research fellowship (JRF). These candidates could be admitted any time of the year, on the recommendation of the Admission Committee constituted by the Head of Department with the approval of the Dean of the concerned School. NET without JRF qualified candidates will have to take the entrance test.

(d) Candidates admitted under MoU between Pondicherry University and an University/ Institution in India or abroad where specific clause(s) exist for registration of candidates to PhD degree by the university and those selected under international cultural/ educational exchange schemes of Government of India/ UN bodies are exempted from taking the admission/ entrance test.

(e) Pondicherry University teachers and teachers from affiliated colleges who have cleared NET Lecturership seeking admission to part-time PhD are exempted from the written admission test and are eligible to register immediately after completing probation in the University/College.

30  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Ph.D. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination 07.06.2019 Adult & Continuing Master's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or any other 167 5 12.30 p.m to Education related discipline with a minimum of 55% of marks 02.30 p.m 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 55 % of 101 Anthropology 4 04.00 p.m to marks. 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 Applied Master’s Degree in Psychology/ Applied Psychology with a 157 4 09.00 a.m to Psychology minimum of 55% of marks 11.00 a.m 07.06.2019 Asian Christian M.A. degree in Christian studies from any University or its 143 4 04.00 p.m to Studies equivalent with a minimum of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m M. B. A. (Banking Technology)/ M. B. A. (Finance/ Sys- tems)/ M.Com. Business Finance/ PGDM of IIMs/ equivalent 9* Management Degree with Banking/ Finance specializations/ 07.06.2019 Banking (IT - 3 146 M.E./ M.Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technol- 04.00 p.m to Technology Finance ogy)/ MCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.Sc. (Information 06.00 p.m - 6) Technology)/ other professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS, CAIIB, etc. with a minimum of 60% of marks in all degrees Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ 08.06.2019 Biochemistry & 102 5* Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Botany or 09.00 a.m to Molecular Biology in any other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks. 11.00 a.m Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Computer 07.06.2019 Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ 104 Bioinformatics 12* 12.30 p.m to IT & Engineering or any other relevent areas with a minimum 02.30 p.m of 55% of marks. Master’s degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ 09.06.2019 103 Biotechnology 8 Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zoology or in any 09.00 a.m to other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks 11.00 a.m Master’s degree in chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related areas in chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks. Candidates wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry 09.06.2019 107 Chemistry 14 should have studied mathematics at +2 level and of theoretical 04.00 p.m to Chemistry should have studied allied mathematics at B.Sc. level. 06.00 p.m For organic and inorganic chemistry fields, mathematics at +2/B.Sc level is not mandatory. 09.06.2019 105 Commerce 4 Master’s degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% of marks 04.00 p.m to (Karaikal) 06.00 p.m # Candidates who have qualified for JRF(UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/DBT-BINC) are exempted from entrance exam. They can apply directly. * Subject to change (may increase/decrease)

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 31 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination 9# M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network (Puduch- and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information security 09.06.2019 Computer Science 106 erry) or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Comput- 04.00 p.m to & Engg. 5 er Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or 06.00 p.m (Karaikal) equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks Disaster Manage- Master’s degree in Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ 147 ment (Port Blair, - Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths/ M.Tech./ ME in Computer Science - Andamans) or related field with a minimum of 55% of Marks Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or any discipline in Drama & Theatre 140 - Performing Arts with a minimum 55% of marks and should have - Arts knowledge and experience in Drama and Theatre Arts 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/ 110 Earth Sciences 5 09.00 a.m to Geophysics with a minimum of 55% of marks. 11.00 a.m Master’s degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any- 09.06.2019 Ecology & Environ- 111 4 related branch of Science or Technology with a minimum of 55% 04.00 p.m to mental Sciences of marks. 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 108 Economics 8 Master’s degree in Economics with a minimum of 55% of marks 09.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m M.Ed/M.Ed. (Elementary Education)/ M.Ed. (Educational 07.06.2019 151 Education 4 Technology)/ M.A. Education with B.Ed./ M.Sc.Education with 04.00 p.m to B.Ed. with a minimum of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Electronic Media, 154 Electronic Media - Journalism, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Visual Arts & Per- - forming Arts B.E./B.Tech. degree followed by M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication 07.06.2019 138 Communication 5 Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / 09.00 a.m to Engineering other related specializations with an overall minimum aggregate 11.00 a.m of 55% of marks in the qualifying examination (M.E./M.Tech.) 109 English - Master’s degree in English with a minimum of 55% of marks - Environmental Master’s degree in Science/ Technology with a 112 - - Technology minimum of 55% of marks Master's degree in Social Sciences and European Languages with 169 European Studies - - a minimum of 55% of marks Food Science & Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition/ Home Science/ 152 - - Nutrition Microbiology/ Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% of marks Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology/Food Engineer- 08.06.2019 Food Science & ing/Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Agricultural 158 8 04.00 p.m to Technology Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Microbiology/Industrial 06.00 p.m Biotechnology/ Biotecnology with a minimum of 55% of marks 08.06.2019 113 French 4 Master’s degree in French with a minimum of 55% of marks 12.30 p.m to 02.30 p.m

#Full Time only.

32  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination

M.Tech Green Energy Technology(2) / 09.06.2019 Green Energy M.Tech. Nanotechnology (or) M.Sc Physics/Materials 159 8 12.30 p.m to Technology Science/Chemistry(4)/ M.Tech.Biotechnology(1)/ M.Tech. or M.E. in Mech. Engg./Thermal Engg.(1) 02.30 p.m 115 Hindi - Master’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 55% of marks - 08.06.2019 Master degree in History/ Ancient History and Archaeology 114 History 4 09.00 a.m to with a minimum of 55% of marks. 11.00 a.m MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Finance, International HR, Tourism, Systems), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in 145 - - Business Foreign Trade, Economics, and other relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks. 144 Law - Master’s degree in Law with a minimum of 55 % marks - Library & 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a mini- 156 Information 6 09.00 a.m to mum of 55% marks Science 11.00 a.m

Management Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Specialization Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations & 11 Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Systems - 1 (Puducherry) Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, 07.06.2019 117 Marketing - 6 Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital 12.30 p.m to Human Resource- 5 5 Management, Mass Communication and other relevant 02.30 p.m Finance - 2 (Karaikal) disciplines with a minimum of 55% of marks. Candidates with Insurance/ affiliation to Examination Oriented Professional bodies such as Healthcare - 2 ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered. Marine Biology Master’s Degree in Marine Biology / Zoology / Botany / 07.06.2019 119 (Port Blair, 8 Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Life Science with a 04.00 p.m to Andaman) minimum of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m Mass Master’s Degree with 55% of marks in Mass Communication, 155 - Communication Journalism, Electronic Media - M.A. in Political Science/International Relations/South Asian 08.06.2019 174 Maritime Studies 4 Studies/Security Studies/Economics/History/Maritime related 12.30 p.m to Studies with minimum of 55% of marks. 02.30 p.m

118 Mathematics - Master’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% of marks -

# Admission process for Ph.D will be carried out at Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology at its Campus at Port Blair.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 33 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination

Master’s degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ 09.06.2019 Biochemistry/Veterinary Science/ Zoology/Medicine or in any 128 Microbiology 6 04.00 p.m to other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks. 06.00 p.m

M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology/Material Science(01); M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology with B.Tech Chemical 07.06.2019 Nanoscience and Engineering(01); M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology with 04.00 p.m to 160 6 Technology B.Tech Mechanical Engineering(02); M.Sc. in Nanoscience and 06.00 p.m Technology with M.Sc. Physics(01); M.Sc. Physics(01) with a minimum of 55% of marks 09.06.2019 120 Philosophy 4 Master’s degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 55% of marks 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m 08.06.2019 Physical Education Master’s degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 55% 121 18 12.30 p.m to & Sports of marks 02.30 p.m 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology 122 Physics 14 12.30 p.m to with a minimum of 55% of marks 02.30 p.m Politics & Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Political Science, 08.06.2019 116 International 4 International Relations, Area Studies, Public Administration 12.30 p.m to Studies and Defence Studies 02.30 p.m 07.06.2019 Master’s or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 55% 123 Sanskrit 8 12.30 p.m to of marks 02.30 p.m Social Exclusion Master degree in Anthropology/ Sociology / Social Work with a 170 and Inclusive - - minimum of 55% of marks. Policies 08.06.2019 Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of 55% of 153 Social Work 4 04.00 p.m to marks 06.00 p.m 124 Sociology - Master’s degree in Sociology with a minimum of 55% of marks - M.A. in Political Science/ International Relations/ South Asian 07.06.2019 South Asian 150 8 Studies/ Economics/ History/ Sociology or related disciplnes 12.30 p.m to Studies with minimum of 55% of marks 02.30 p.m M.A. in Political Science/ International Relations/ South Asian Southern Asia 161 - Studies/ Economics/ History/ Sociology/ Defence Studies or - Studies related disciplnes with minimum of 55% of marks 149 Statistics - Master’s degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks - 125 Tamil - Master’s degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of marks - M.B.A Tourism, M.T.A, M.A. (Tourism), M.T.M, Master's de- 142 Tourism Studies - gree in Hospitality Management, M.B.A with a minimum of - 55% of marks. Master’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of 126 Women’s Studies - - marks

34  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Ph.D. PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE AFFILIATED COLLEGES/ INSTITUTIONS OF PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

 ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry

Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination Master's degree in Zoology/ Medical Entomology/ Public Health 129 Zoology - Entomology or any other related area with minimum of 55% of - marks.

Master's degree in Chemistry(General/Organic) or any other 107 Chemistry - - related area with minimum of 55% of marks.

 Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Port Blair, A&N Islands 07.06.2019 Medical Master’s degree in Public Health Entomology/Medical 135 2 09.00 a.m to Entomology Entomology/ Entomology / Zoology 11.00 a.m 08.06.2019 Medical Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology/Microbiology/Applied 171 6 04.00 p.m to Microbiology Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology 06.00 p.m

 Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for P.G. Studies (KMCPGS), Puducherry (Ph.D. admissions are restricted to candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry only) Master’s degree in the subject concerned or a Master’s degree 07.06.2019 136 Botany 5 accepted as equivalent by the University with a 04.00 p.m to minimum of 55 % of marks 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology 122 Physics 5 12.30 p.m to with a minimum of 55 % of marks 02.30 p.m 07.06.2019 125 Tamil 6 Master’s degree in Tamil with a minimum of 55% of marks 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m Master’s degree in the subject concerned or a Master’s degree 07.06.2019 129 Zoology 6 accepted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of 55 04.00 p.m to % of marks 06.00 p.m Master's degree in the subject concerned or a Master's degree 118 Mathematics - accetpted as equivalent by the University with a minimum of - 55% of marks. 09.06.2019 Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Commerce with a minimum 105 Commerce 4 04.00 p.m to of 55% of marks. 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 109 English 8 Master’s degree in English with a minimum of 55% of marks 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 35 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), Puducherry (The reservation shall be in accordance with the policy of the UT Government of Puducherry. 75% of the seats are reserved for candidates from UT of Puducherry and 25% of the seats reserved for candidates from other States/UTs.) Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination Master’s degree in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Material Science / Applied or Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / any other related areas in Chemistry with a 09.06.2019 minimum of 55% of marks. 107 Chemistry 2 04.00 p.m to Candidates wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry / 06.00 p.m Photochemistry / Materials Science should have studied maths at +2 level and of Theoretical Chemistry should have studied allied maths at B. Sc level.

(a) B.E./B.Tech degree and M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks or equivalent with specialization in: i) Structural Engineering ii) Geotechnical Engineering iii) Hydraulic & water Resource Engineering iv)Ocean Engineering v) Environmental Engineering / Environmental 07.06.2019 137 Civil Engineering 9 Technology / Advanced Construction Technology vi) Geo 12.30 p.m to informatics 02.30 p.m (b) B.E/B.Tech degree and M.E. / M.Tech. degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent with specialization in: Energy Technology / Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Management/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/Industrial Biotechnology

B.E./ B.Tech degree in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE/E&I and M.E. / M.Tech 09.06.2019 Computer Science 106 15 in Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technol- 04.00 p.m to & Engineering ogy with a minimum of 55% marks. 06.00 p.m B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ 07.06.2019 Electrical and Electronics and Instrumentation and M.E/ M.Tech. degree 141 14 12.30 p.m to Electronics Engg. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ other related 02.30 p.m specializations with a minimum of 55% of marks. B.E./ B.Tech. Degree in mechanical Engg. and M.E./M.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engg./other related specilization listed here, with a minimum of 55% of marks. i) Energy Engineering/ Technology ii) I.C. Engines iii) Thermal Engineering iv) Refrigeration & A.C. Engineering v) Engineering Design vi) CAD vii) CAD/CAM viii) Product Design and Manufacturing ix) Manufacturing Engineering x.) Producation Engineering xi) 07.06.2019 Foundry Engineering xii) Welding Technology xiii) Logistics 139 Mechanical Engg. 10 09.00 a.m to and SCM 11.00 a.m b) M.E./M.Tech Degree in other branch of Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks with specilization in i) Chemical Engineering ii) Ocean Engineering iii) Nano Science and Technology iv) Industrial Engineering/Management v) Environmental Engineering vi) Structural Engineering vii) Industrial Metallurgy viii) Automobile Engineering ix) Aerospace Engineering x) Materials Science and Engineering.

36  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), Puducherry (The reservation shall be in accordance with the policy of the UT Government of Puducherry. 75% of the seats are reserved for candidates from UT of Puducherry and 25% of the seats reserved for candidates from other States/UTs.) Date & time of Course Subject Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Examination 09.06.2019 Master’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55 % of 118 Mathematics 4 04.00 p.m to marks 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology 122 Physics 6 12.30 p.m to with a minimum of 55 % of marks 02.30 p.m B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Electronics & 07.06.2019 Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication 138 Communication 22 09.00 a.m to Engineering/ any related specializations with an overall Engg. 11.00 a.m minimum aggregate of 55% of marks or equivalent in the qualifying examination M.E./M.Tech.

 Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry (The reservation shall be in accordance with the policy of the UT Government of Puducherry. 75% of the seats are reserved for candidates from UT of Puducherry and 25% of the seats reserved for candidates from other States/UTs.) B.E./ B.Tech. degree and M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Mechanical 07.06.2019 139 Mechanical Engg. 8 Engg. or a Master’s degree accepted as equivalent by the 09.00 a.m to University with a minimum of 55 % of marks 11.00 a.m

 Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Port Blair

Master’s degree in Zoology/Marine Biology/Wildlife Biology/ 111 Ecology - - Ecology/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks

09.06.2019 Master’s degree in Zoology/Marine Biology/ Wildlife Biology/ 132 Taxonomy 1 12.30 p.m to Ecology/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks 02.30 p.m

Master’s degree in Zoology/Marine Biology/Wildlife Biology/ 133 Zoogeography - - Ecology/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks

 Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women, Puducherry 07.06.2019 Home Science Master’s degree in any branch of Home Science with a minimum 134 11 09.00 a.m to (All branches) of 55% of Marks. 11.00 a.m

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 37 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry (The reservation shall be in accordance with the policy of the UT Government of Puducherry. 75% of the seats are reserved for candidates from UT of Puducherry and 25% of the seats reserved for candidate from other states/UTs.*) Master's Degree in Pharmacy with minimum of 55% of marks or 07.06.2019 172 Pharmacy 4 equivalent grade. The Degree should have been obtained from an 04.00 p.m to Insitution approved by Pharmacy Council of India and AICTE. 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 M.Sc(N) of any speciality with minimum of 55% marks and 173 Nursing 5 12.30 p.m to registered at any State Nursing Registration Council 02.30 p.m

* If any vacancy arises, conversion may be done to ensure filling of seats which may not be applicable for SC/ST category.

 College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry (The reservation as applicable for Minority Insitution, the admission are made on All India basis.)

07.06.2019 M.Sc(N) of any speciality with minimum of 55% marks and 173 Nursing 4 12.30 p.m to registered at any State Nursing Registration Council 02.30 p.m

 Ecole Francaise D'extreme- Orient, Puducherry Master's or Acharya degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 55% 123 Sanskrit - - of marks

Note: 1) In respect of Ph.D subjects (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.) which are offered both in the University Departments and in the affiliated institution(s), the candidates should appear for a common entrance examination. The selection will be based on a common merit list. The candidates will have the option to join either in the University department or in the affiliated Institution as per their choice vis-à-vis their position in the merit list, subject to fulfillment of the eligibility and residential conditions. 2) The intake for Ph.D programmes are subject to change based on the availability of vacancies with the concerned supervisors. 3) In respect of the Ph.D programmes of affiliated colleges, only Entrance Exam is conducted by University. Further, selection process will be done by the respective college/institution. The admission to said Ph.D programmes are subject to the condition that the College/Institution has University approval i.e. continuance of affiliation/recognition to conduct the Ph.D programmes for the academic year 2019-20.

38  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Title of P.G. course Date & time of Course In- and Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code take Subject Examination 09.06.2019 349 M.A. Anthropology 41 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % of marks 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Quantitative Techniques / Statistics) or any Bachelors degree in Social Sciences with Econom- ics as a subject mathematics as a subject at +2/ Higher Secondary 08.06.2019 level or Bachelor degree in Commerce or Bachelors degree in 350 M.A. Economics 70 09.00 a.m to Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operations Research/ 11.00 a.m Cooperation and Banking with a minimum of 50% of marks, as recognized by the Pondicherry University or as recognized by the UGC English & 09.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree in English with a minimum of 50% of marks in part 356 M.A. Comparative 113 12.30 p.m to III or a high second class in English under part I or Part II. Literature 02.30 p.m 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 French 07.06.2019 the aggregate of the main subjects in Part-III. (or) Any 357 M.A. (Translation & 68 12.30 p.m to undergraduate degree with an aggregate of 50% in the main subjects Interpretation) 02.30 p.m in Part-III with 3 years of French(from Certificate to Adcanced Di- ploma) in an University, or an accrediated Institution (or) DELF B1 from CIEP, Paris. 08.06.2019 Women's 409 M.A. 20 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks 12.30 p.m to Studies 02.30 p.m Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or Any 07.06.2019 degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or Pass in 358 M.A. Hindi 29 04.00 p.m to any recognised degree awarded by the voluntarys Hindi Organisa- 06.00 p.m tions recognised by the Government of India. Bachelor’s degree in History with 50% minimum marks or B.A. in 09.06.2019 359 M.A. History 52 social sciences (political science, economics and sociology) with 09.00 a.m to history as an ancillary or subsidiary paper with 50% marks 11.00 a.m Human Rights 08.06.2019 408 M.A and Inclusive 20 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks 09.00 a.m to Policy 11.00 a.m Mass 08.06.2019 386 M.A. Communica- 52 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks 09.00 a.m to tion 11.00 a.m 07.06.2019 361 M.A. Philosophy 35 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks 09.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m Politics and 08.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or Equivalent Grade in 362 M.A. International 52 04.00 p.m to Social Sciences. Relations 06.00 p.m 09.06.2019 Political Sci- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with at least 50% marks or 399 M.A 45 12.30 p.m to ence Equivalent Grade. 02.30 p.m Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% of 07.06.2019 marks or Sanskrit as a subject under part I or II/ minor/ 363 M.A. Sanskrit 17 09.00 a.m to optional in the bachelor’s degree or traditional degree of 11.00 a.m (Sastri/ Siromani/ Vidya Praveena)

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 39 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Date & time of Course Title of P.G. course and Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Subject Examination 07.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 364 M.A. Sociology 45 04.00 p.m to 50% of marks 06.00 p.m 07.06.2019 South Asian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a 385 M.A. 45 12.30 p.m to Studies minimum of 50 % of marks 02.30 p.m Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a minimum of 07.06.2019 50% of marks or any Bachelor’s degree (other than Tamil) 366 M.A. Tamil 68 09.00 a.m to having Tamil under part I with a minimum of 50% of 11.00 a.m marks Bachelor’s degree in Geology as the major subject and any 08.06.2019 Applied two out of the following - Mathematics, Physics, 367 M.Sc. 23 09.00 a.m to Geology Chemistry, Biology as ancillary subjects with a 11.00 a.m minimum of 55% of marks B.A./ B.Sc. (Hons) three years course in Psychology with 09.06.2019 Applied at least 55% marks or Bachelor's degree with at least 55% 388 M.Sc. 59 09.00 a.m to Psychology marks in aggregate in any discipline with Psychology as 11.00 a.m one of the subjects for all three years. Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry/ B.Sc. (M.L.T.)/ Biochemistry 08.06.2019 Chemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Microbiology/Life 368 M.Sc. & Molecular 59 04.00 p.m to Sciences or in any oher related areas with a minimum of Biology 06.00 p.m 55% of marks. Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ 07.06.2019 378 M.Sc. Bioinformatics 45 Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with a 04.00 p.m to minimum of 55% of marks. 06.00 p.m Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ 25 Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary 303 M.Sc. Biotechnology - (23*+2**) Science/ Zoology or in other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% 09.06.2019 369 M.Sc. Chemistry 52 of marks in Part III. Candidates should have studied 09.00 a.m to Maths at +2 level. 11.00 a.m 68 (Pondicherry) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Applications/ 08.06.2019 Computer 370 M.Sc. 29 Information Technology OR any other equivalent course 04.00 p.m to Science (Karaikal) with a minimum of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in Science/ B.A. Disaster 08.06.2019 Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical 379 M.Sc. Management 35 09.00 a.m to and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of (at Port Blair)# 11.00 a.m 55% of marks

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, i.e. in Science, Arts, Ecology & 09.06.2019 Humanities, Technology, etc. with a minimum of 371 M.Sc. Environmental 65 04.00 p.m to 55% of marks and working knowledge of Mathematics Sciences 06.00 p.m and Science subjects at higher secondary level.

* 23 Students are admitted based on merit on the All India entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi ** 2 Students are admitted under Puducherry Domicile quota based on merit in the All India Entrance Examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. # The admission process for the M.Sc Disaster Management will be conducted at Pondicherry University main campus for the convenience of the students.

40  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Date & time of Course Title of P.G. course and Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Subject Examination Bachelor’s degree with 55% of marks in Electronic Media/ Journalism / Visual Communication/Visual Arts/ 07.06.2019 Electronic Performing Arts/Sciences OR 387 M.Sc. 52 12.30 p.m to Media Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum 02.30 p.m of 55% of marks with one year Diploma in Computer Applications Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Clinical Nutrition and 07.06.2019 Food Science Dietetics of Composite/ General Home Science/ 389 M.Sc. 45 12.30 p.m to and Nutrition Biochemistry/ Biotechnology /Microbiology/ Chemistry/ 02.30 p.m Agriculture/ dairy / fisheries at B.Sc./ BAMS with a minimum of 55% marks. B.Sc./ B.Tech in Agriculture/ Agricultural Engineering/ Food Technology/Home Science/Food Science and Nutrition/Food Science and Quality Control/ 09.06.2019 Food Science 396 M.Sc. 20 Clinical Nutrition/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ 09.00 a.m to and Technology Microbiology. Mathematics at +1/+2// P.U.C level is 11.00 a.m compulsory(emempted for students with B.Sc/B.Tech Food Science and Technology/Food Technology) Bachelor’s Degree in Botany / Biochemistry / 09.06.2019 Marine Biology 373 M.Sc. 59 Biotechnology / Fisheries and Aquaculture / Microbiology 12.30 p.m to (at Port Blair)# / Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks 02.30 p.m 08.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 372 M.Sc. Mathematics 72 09.00 a.m to 55% of marks 11.00 a.m Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology/ 08.06.2019 Botany/ Biochemistry/B.Sc., MLT/ Zoology/ or in any 308 M.Sc. Microbiology 29 09.00 a.m to other branch of Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% 11.00 a.m of marks 08.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree in Physics with Mathematics and 374 M.Sc. Physics 62 04.00 p.m to Chemistry as ancillaries and a minimum of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m A candidate who has secured 55% marks or above in any one of the following or equivalent is eligible to apply. B. Sc. (Mathematics), B. Sc. (Statistics), B.Com/B.B.A/B.B.M 07.06.2019 Quantitative (with Mathematics), B.A/B.Sc(Economics/Econometrics) 314 M.Sc. 34 09.00 a.m to Finance With Mathematics Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 11.00 a.m (Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with 09.06.2019 375 M.Sc. Statistics 68 Mathematical Statistics as a allied subject with a minimum 04.00 p.m to of 55% of marks 06.00 p.m B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering Information Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Science/ 07.06.2019 Computer InformationTechnology/ Software Engineering OR 27 12.30 p.m to 376 M.Tech. Science & MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ 02.30 p.m Engineering Computer Applications/ Information Technology OR equivalent Mathematics /Statistics/ Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks

# The admission process for the M.Sc Marine Biology will be carried out at Pondicherry University main campus and students will then proceed to Port Blair for the course work during the study period.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 41 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Date & time of Course Title of P.G. course and Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Subject Examination 1)Minimum of 55% of marks in Master’s degree in any relevant area of Bioinformatics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Plant Biology/ Botany/ Animal Biology/ Zoology for Pondicherry University 2) Minimum of 55% of marks in B.Tech/B.E degree in 36 Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical 09.06.2019 Computational 310 M.Tech (18 per Technology, Food Technology, Bioinformatics, Chemical 12.30 p.m to Biology ** Univ.) Engineering, Leather, Bioengineering, Information 02.30 p.m Technology, Information Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering for both Anna University and Pondicherry University. B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Electronics and Electronics and 07.06.2019 Communication Engineering/ Electronics and 304 M.Tech. Communication 34 09.00 a.m to Telecommunication Engineering with a minimum of 55% Engineering 11.00 a.m of marks. B.Tech. / B.E. degree with a minimum of 55% of marks. Environmental 09.06.2019 or M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry /Mathematics/ Life / 393 M.Tech. Engineering & 27 12.30 p.m to Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks Management 02.30 p.m with Mathematics as one of the subject at +2 level. 07.06.2019 Exploration Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/ Marine 306 M.Tech. 9 09.00 a.m to Geoscience Geology with a minimum of 55% marks. 11.00 a.m B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical 29*+8# or Biotechnology or 08.06.2019 Green Energy (# SAF 307 M.Tech. M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Nanoscience 09.00 a.m to Technology Spon- or Photonics with Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 11.00 a.m sored) 55% marks in qualifying examination. B.E/B/Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology/ Polymer Science and Engg./ Electrical/ Electrical and Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Chemical Technology/ Materials Science 07.06.2019 Nanoscience & and Engg./ Mechanical Engg./ Metallurgical Engg./ 305 M.Tech. 29 04.00 p.m to Technology Biotechnology with a minimum of 55% of marks. (or) 06.00 p.m M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Physics/ Applied Chemistry/ Electronics/ Materials Science/ Nanoscience and Technology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks.

B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Network & 07.06.2019 OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / 394 M.Tech. Information 27 12.30 p.m to Software Engineering OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Security 02.30 p.m Computer Science/Computer Applications / Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.

** Network teaching programme in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai. Admission to Anna University, Chennai will also be based on the entrance exam conducted by Pondicherry University * Among admitted students, 15 MNRE-NREF scholarship is available for those who have GATE qualification.

42  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Date & time of Course Title of P.G. course and Intake Eligibility criteria for admission Entrance Code Subject Examination

a) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications or Bachelors of Engineering/Technology degree in ECE (or) b) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering (or) c) B.Com. (Computer Applications) (or ) d) Any other Bachelor’s degree with PGDCA (only from 08.06.2019 recognized universities)with a minimum of 55% marks in all 12.30 p.m to Banking 81 degrees/ diploma 02.30 p.m 381 M.B.A. Technology Note: The candidates who have graduated in the following degrees, •BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE) •B.Com Computer Applications •Any other Bachelor’s Degree with PGDCA, should have studied all the following subjects during their undergraduate course: a.Computer Programming b.Data base Management c.Computer Network d.Information System/System Analysis/Software Engineering

153 (133 through Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % CAT Score of marks. Business Through CAT 397 M.B.A. + 2 Andaman Admissions will be based on CAT scores, Group Discussion Administration Score 2018 & Nicobar + and Personal Interview. 18 Foreign & NRI students) Insurance 08.06.2019 Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% 395 M.B.A. Management 45 09.00 a.m to of marks (Karaikal) 11.00 a.m

International Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % Through CAT 382 M.B.A. 81 Business of marks Score 2018

08.06.2019 Tourism & Travel Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a 383 M.B.A. 80 09.00 a.m to Management minimum of 50 % of marks 11.00 a.m 81 (Pudu Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Foreign Trade/ Corporate 09.06.2019 Business 351 M.Com. cherry) Secretaryship/ B.B.A./ B.C.M./ B.A Co-op./ B.Com. (Edn.)/ 04.00 p.m to Finance 45 B.Com.(Vocational) with a minimum of 50% of marks 06.00 p.m (Karaikal) Any Bachelor's degree in Commerce or any other degree 08.06.2019 Accounting 311 M.Com. 68 with degree level papers in Accounting are eligible with a 04.00 p.m to & Taxation minimum of 50% of marks 06.00 p.m B.Ed. degree / Four year Integrated B.A. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed. / 07.06.2019 Master of 392 M.Ed. 56 B.Com. B.Ed. of recognised universities with a 04.00 p.m to Education minimum of 50% of marks 06.00 p.m

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 43 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Date & time Course Title of P.G. course and Intake Eligibility criteria for admission of Entrance Code Subject Examination Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in 68 Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business 09.06.2019 Computer (Puducherry) 352 M.C.A. Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / 12.30 p.m to Applications 45 Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects 02.30 p.m (Karaikal) OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 55% marks Master of 07.06.2019 Library and 390 M.Lib.I.S 39 Any degree with a minimum of 50% of marks 04.00 p.m to Information 06.00 p.m Science Master of Per- 07.06.2019 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a 354 M.P.A. forming Arts 35 12.30 p.m to minimum of 50 % of marks (Theatre Arts) 02.30 p.m Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks. OR Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with at least 50% marks. 09.06.2019 Admission Procedure 04.00 p.m to Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks 06.00 p.m obtained in the entrance examination and Physical Fitness & Game Proficiency Test as follows: Physical Finess Test will be (a) Men Women conducted on Physical 19th and 20th 377 M.P.Ed. 45 100 meters 100 meters Education Shot-put (16 lbs) Shot-put (8 lbs) June 2019 at 12 minutes run/ walk 8 minutes run/ walk Thiruvalluvar Stadium, (b) Games Proficiency Test in any one of the following Pondicherry games: Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hand- University ball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Tennis and Volleyball. at 07:30 a.m (a and b) Maximum: 50 marks. onwards (c) Entrance examination Theory: 50 marks. (objective type) (To those students who have attended the Entrance Examination only eligible for Physical Fitness Test.) 09.06.2019 Master of Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 391 M.S.W. 59 09.00 a.m to Social Work % of marks 11.00 a.m LL.B. Degree or its equivalent with not less than 50% of 09.06.2019 312 L.L.M 23 marks(45% in case of SC/ ST) in the aggregate in all the 3 12.30 p.m to years/ 5years of B.L/ L.L.B Degree Course. 02.30 p.m

 Five Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme for +2 Students in the School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences Applied M.Sc. 35 Geology 07.06.2019 Pass in +2 with 50% of marks and should have studied 380 09.00 a.m to M.Sc. Chemistry 35 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 11.00 a.m M.Sc. Physics 35

44  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 Five Year Integrated M.A. Programme for +2 Students in the School of Social Sciences and International Studies M.A. History 23 07.06.2019 315 M.A. Political Science 23 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks 12.30 p.m to 02.30 p.m M.A. Sociology 23

 Five Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme for +2 Students in the Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences M.Sc. Mathematics 23 Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks with 07.06.2019 Computer Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study 384 M.Sc. 23 04.00 p.m to Science (Candidates with other branches in +2 are not eligible for 06.00 p.m this programme) M.Sc. Statistics 23

P.G. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME For admission to P.G. Diploma Courses, candidates possessing the eligibility criteria indicated below and qualified under 10+2+3 system of study are eligible to apply.

Date & time Course Course Intake Eligibility criteria for admission of Entrance Code Examination B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical or Biotechnology or M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Material 08.06.2019 483 Green Energy Technology 17 Science, Nanoscience or Photonics with Chemistry and 09.00 a.m to Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 55% marks in 11.00 a.m qualifying examination.

17 + 5 Criminology & Forensic 07.06.2019 484 spons- Any Bachelor's degree with minimum of 55% marks. Science 12.30 p.m to ored 02.30 p.m

17 + 5 08.06.2019 Intellectual Property 485 spons- Any Bachelor's degree with minimum of 50% marks. 04.00 p.m to Rights ored 06.00 p.m 09.06.2019 Students who have successfully completed graduation in any 486 Forensic Anthropology 15 09.00 a.m to discipline or course(or equivalent) with at least 50% marks 11.00 a.m

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 45 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Post Graduate Programmes in Self Finanace Mode

Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sci- ences such as Microbiology/Biotechnology/ 09.06.2019 Genomics Biochemistry/Botany/Zoology/Genetics/Bioinfor- 405 M.Sc. 15 04.00 p.m to Science matics etc. (equivalent) or Bachelor’s degree in Ag- 06.00 p.m riculture / Biomedical Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks B.Sc. Physics / Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Nanoscience and 08.06.2019 Nanoscience and 406 M.Sc. 40 Technology/ Polymer Chemistry or Biotechnology/ 12.30 p.m to Technology Biochemistry/Life Sciences (Botany & Zoology) with 02.30 p.m a minimum of 55% of marks. B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Electronics 09.06.2019 Communication and and Communication Engineering/ Information 410 M.Tech. 21 04.00 p.m to Information Systems Technology/ Electronics and Telecommunication 06.00 p.m Engineering with a minimum of 55% of marks Bachelor’s Degree such as B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/ B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science)/ B.E./ Through 401 M.B.A Business Analytics 30 B.Tech with 50% marks. CAT SCORE Admissions will be based on CAT scores, Group 2018 Discussion and Personal Interview

Bachelor’s degree in any Discipline with a Minimum of 50% marks, two years’ work experience and currently working in an organization. The admission will be based on entrance examination held in 08.06.2019 404 M.B.A Part-Time 40 Pondicherry Centre only. 09.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m Those who are appearing for MBA Part - Time programme must come for group discussion and personal interview on June 22nd and 23rd at DMS

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Biochemistry/ 07.06.2019 Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary 303 M.Sc. Biotechnology* 20 09.00 a.m to Science/ Zoology or in other related areas with a 11.00 a.m minimum of 55% of marks

*20 Students are admitted under Self-financing mode (Rs.1,00,000/- per year) based on merit in the Entrance Examination conducted by the Pondicherry University.

46  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in FEES 1. The following fees are applicable only to the students admitted to University Departments. 2. The course fees for students admitted to Ph.D. programmes offered at Affiliated Institutions shall be as prescribed by the respective institution.

 Fee Table:1 - Ph.D. Programmes (Full Time and Part-Time Internal) (in `) Sl. Item Year Account No. No I II III* Humanities 5000 5000 5000 Research Fee per annum Science 7000 7000 7000

Humanities US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For Foreign National (Per annum) SAARC / For Ist year Developing Countries 1. Science US $ 1000 US $ 1000 US $ 1000 6018625294

Humanities US $ 1500 US $ 1500 US $ 1500 For subsequent Developed Countries & NRI years Science US $ 2500 US $ 2500 US $ 2500 6659344508 2. Registration Fee 1000 3. Matriculation Fee 500 4. Recognition Fee 500 5. Sports Fund 500 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 500 500 500 7. Library Fund 2000 2000 2000 Advanced Lab Facility Fund(for Science 8. Departments except Mathematics, Statistics, 10000 10000 10000 For Ist year Applied Psychology and Library Science) 6018625806 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 For 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 500 500 500 subsequent 11. Alumni Association Fund 500 years 6659345681 Caution Deposit (Refundable) 12. Science Courses 2000 Other Courses 1000 13. ICT Fund & Computer 3000 3000 3000 Group Medical Insurance 14. 283 - (for full-time candidates only) 15. University Development Fund 2000 6659355859 TOTAL Humanities 23283 11500 11500 TOTAL Science 36283 23500 23500

* These fees should be paid every year till the submission of thesis.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 47 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Fee Table:2 - Ph.D. Programmes Part-Time External (in `)

Sl.No Item Year Account No.

I II III*

Humanities 5000 5000 3000 Research Fee per annum Science 7000 7000 5000

Humanities US $ 500 US $ 500 US$ 500 For Foreign National SAARC / 1. For Ist year Developing Countries Science US $ 1000 US $ 1000 US$ 1000 6018625294

For Humanities US $ 1500 US $ 1500 US$ 1000 subsequent Developed Countries & NRI years Science US $ 2500 US $ 2500 US$ 2500 6659344508

2. Registration Fee 1000

3. Matriculation Fee 500

4. Recognition Fee 500

5. Sports Fund 500 500 500

6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 500 500 500

7. Library Fund 2000 2000 2000 Advanced Lab Facility Fund(for Science Departments except Mathematics, 8. 10000 10000 10000 For Ist year Statistics, Applied Psychology and Library 6018625806 Science) 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000

10. Students’ Welfare Fund 500 500 500 For subsequent 11. Alumni Association Fund 500 years 6659345681 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Science Courses 2000

Other Courses 1000

13. ICT Fund & Computer 3000 3000 3000

14. University Development Fund 2000 6659355859

TOTAL Humanities 23000 11500 11500 TOTAL Science 36000 23500 23500

* These fees should be paid every year till the submission thesis.

48  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 Fee Table:3 - All M.A. Programmes (Except M.A. Economics) (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV For Ist Tuition Fee 1500 1500 1500 1500 semester 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 6018625294 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For 2. Registration Fee 300 subsequent 3. Matriculation Fee 100 semesters 4. Recognition Fee 400 6659344508 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 For Ist 8. Computer Lab Fund 2000 2000 Semester 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 For 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 subsequent 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000 semesters 13. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200 200 6659345681 14. Academic Activity Fund 1000 1000 15. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 16. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 17. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 19035 1700 9700 1700

 Fee Table:4 - M.Com & M.A Economics/M.P.Ed./M.Ed./M.Lib.I.S./M.S.W./M.P.A./P.G. Diploma Programmes (in `)  M.L.I.S./ M.S.W./ M.P.A./ Sl. Fee Table: 4 - M.COM & M.A ECONOMICS/ M.P.Ed./ M.Ed./ Item Semester Account No. No P.G. Diploma Programmes (in `) I II III IV st Not applicable to P.G. For I Diploma Courses semester 1. Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 6018625294 For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For subsequent 2. Registration Fee 300 semesters 3. Matriculation Fee 100 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 For Ist 8. Computer Lab Fund 2000 2000 Semester 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 For 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 subsequent 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000 semesters 13. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200 200 6659345681 14. Academic Activity Fund 1000 1000 15. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 16. Group Medical Insurance 135/71 - 17. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL (Except P.G. Diploma courses) 20535 3200 11200 3200 TOTAL P.G. Diploma courses only 20471 3200

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 49 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Fee Table: 5 - ALL M.Sc/M.Tech Programmes (Except Five Year Integrated P.G. Programmes and M.Sc./ M.Tech Programmes offered by Dept. of ComputerSemester Science ) (in `) Semester Sl. Item Account No. No I II III IV Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 For Ist semester For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 1. 6018625294 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 2. Registration Fee 300 For subsequent 3. Matriculation Fee 100 semesters 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 For Ist Semester 8. Laboratory Fund/Computer Lab Fund/Wet Lab Fund 2000 2000 6018625806 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 For subsequent 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000 semesters 13. Advanced Lab Facility Fund 2500 2500 6659345681 14. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200 200 15. Academic Activity Fund 1000 1000 16 Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 17. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 18. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL M.Sc/ M.Tech 23035 3200 13700 3200

 Fee Table: 6 - M.Sc. / M.Tech Programmes offered by Dept. of Computer Science (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV st Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 For I semester 6018625294 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For subsequent 2. Registration Fee 300 semesters 3. Matriculation Fee 100 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 8. Computer Lab Fund 4000 4000 For Ist Semester 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 6000 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 For subsequent 13. Industry Interface Fund 5000 5000 semesters 14. Placement Activity Fund 3000 3000 6659345681 15. Academic Activity Fund 4000 4000 16. Field Study/ Tour Fund 17. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 18. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 19. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 34335 3000 30000 3000

50  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 Fee Table: 7- MCA Programme (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV V VI Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 For Ist semester For Foreign National SAARC / Developing 6018625294 1. US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 Countries Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For subsequent 2. Registration Fee 300 semesters 3. Matriculation Fee 100 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 1500 st 8. Computer Lab Fund 4000 4000 4000 For I Semester 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 6000 6000 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 For subsequent 13. Industry Interface Fund 5000 5000 5000 semesters 14. Placement Activity Fund 3000 3000 3000 6659345681 15. Academic Activity Fund 4000 4000 4000 16. Field Study/ Tour Fund 17. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 2000 18. Group Medical Insurance 191 - 19. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 34391 3000 30000 3000 30000 3000

 Fee Table: 8- LLM Programmes (in `) Sl. Item Trimester Account No. No I II III st Tuition Fee 4000 4000 4000 For I semester 6018625294 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For subsequent 2. Registration Fee 300 semesters 3. Matriculation Fee 100 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 7. Library Fund 1500 For Ist Semester 8. Computer Lab Fund 2000 6018625806 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 For subsequent 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000 semesters 13. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200 6659345681 14. Academic Activity Fund 2000 15. Digital Activity Fund 2000 16. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 17. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 22535 4200 4200

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 51 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Fee Table: 9 - ALL FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED P.G Programmes (contd...) (in `) Sl. Item Semester No I II III Tuition Fee 3000 3000 3000 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 2. Registration Fee 300 3. Matriculation Fee 100 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 8. Laboratory Fund/Computer Lab Fund/Wet Lab Fund 2000 2000 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 200 Caution Deposit (Refundable) 12. Science Courses 2000 Other Courses 1000 13. Advanced Lab Facility Fund (only for Science Departments) 1000 1000 14. Placement Activity Fund 200 200 200 15. Academic Activity Fund 1000 1000 16. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 17. Group Medical Insurance 283 18. University Development Fund 1200 TOTAL (Sciences) 22683 12200 3200 TOTAL (Humanities) 20683 11200

 Fee Table: 10 - ALL MBA Programmes (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV Tuition Fee 8000 8000 8000 8000 For Ist semester 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US$1000 US$1000 US$1000 US$1000 6018625294 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 For subsequent semesters 2. Registration Fee 300 6659344508 3. Matriculation Fee 100 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 8. Computer Lab Fund 4000 5000 9. Amenities Development Fund 10000 10000 For Ist Semester 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 1000 1000 6018625806 11. Alumni Association Fund 1000 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 For IIIrd semester 13. Industry Interface Fund 10000 10000 6659345681 14. e- Resource Fund 3000 3000 15. Placement Activity Fund 3000 3000 16. Academic Activity Fund 15000 15000 17. Field Study/ Tour Fund/ Industrial Visit 3000 3000 18. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 19. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 20. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 66735 8000 62600 8000

52  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED P.G COURSE (192 CREDITS) (in `) Semester Account No.

IV V VI VII* VIII** IX* X** For Ist 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 semester US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 US $ 350 6018625294 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 US $ 500 For subsequent semesters 6659344508 500 500 500 600 600 600 1500 1500 1500 2000 2000 2000 For Ist Semester 400 400 400 6018625806

For subsequent semesters 6659345681 1000 1000 1000 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 1000 1000 1000 2000 2000 2000 - 6659355859 12200 12200 12200 3200 3200 3200 3200 11200 11200 11200 *In respect of 5 Years Intg. M.Sc Computer Science, fee to be paid for VII and IX semester will be as paid by 2 Year M.Sc Computer Science for III semester. **In respect of 5 Years Intg. M.Sc Computer Science, fee to be paid for VIII and X semester will be as paid by 2 Year M.Sc Computer Science for IV semester. Please refer Table 6 on pre-page.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 53 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 Fee Table: 11 - MBA Programmes (on Self-Financing basis) (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV Tuition Fee 50000 50000 50000 50000 For Ist semester 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US$1000 US$1000 US$1000 US$1000 6018625294 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 2. Registration Fee 300 For subsequent semesters 3. Matriculation Fee 100 6659344508 4. Recognition Fee 400 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 8. Computer Lab Fund 5000 5000 9. Amenities Development Fund 10000 10000 For Ist Semester 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 1000 1000 6018625806 11. Alumni Association Fund 1000 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 rd 13. Industry Interface Fund 10000 10000 For III semester 14. Digital Resource Fund 5000 5000 6659345681 15. Placement Activity Fund 5000 5000 16. Academic Activity Fund 15000 15000 17. Field Study/ Tour Fund 5000 5000 18. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 19. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 20. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 115735 50000 110600 50000

 Fee Table: 12 - MBA (Part Time)Programmes (on Self-Financing basis) (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV V VI For Ist 1. Tuition Fee 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000 40000 semester 2. Registration Fee 300 6018625294 3. Matriculation Fee 100 For subsequent 4. Recognition Fee 400 semesters 6659344508 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 For Ist 8. Computer Lab Fund 5000 5000 Semester 9. Amenities Development Fund 10000 10000 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 1000 1000 11. Alumni Association Fund 1000 rd 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 2000 For III 13. Industry Interface Fund 10000 10000 semester 14. Digital Resource Fund 5000 5000 6659345681 15. Academic Activity Fund 15000 15000 16. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 17. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 95600 40000 90600 40000 40000 40000

54  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 Fee Table: 13 - M.Sc./M.Tech. Programmes (on Self-Financing basis) (in `) Sl. Item Semester Account No. No I II III IV For Ist Tuition Fee 22000 11000 11000 11000 semester 1. For Foreign National SAARC / Developing Countries US $1000 US $1000 US $1000 US $1000 6018625294 Developed Countries & NRI US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 US $ 2000 For 2. Registration 300 subsequent 3. Matriculation Fee 100 semesters 4. Recognition fee 400 6659344508 5. Sports Fund 500 500 6. Medical Examination / Facilities Fund 600 600 7. Library Fund 1500 1500 st 8. Laboratory Fund/Computer Lab Fund/Wet Lab Fund 7000 7000 7000 7000 For I 9. Amenities Development Fund 6000 Semester 6018625806 10. Students’ Welfare Fund 400 400 11. Alumni Association Fund 1200 For 12. Caution Deposit (Refundable) 1000 subsequent 14. Advanced Lab Facility Fund 10000 10000 10000 10000 semesters 15. Placement Activity fund 2000 6659345681 16. Academic Activity Fund 10000 10000 10000 10000 17. Field Study/ Tour Fund/ Industrial Visit (if applicable) 2000 2000 18. Digital Activity Fund 2000 2000 19. Group Medical Insurance 135 - 20. University Development Fund 1200 6659355859 TOTAL 64335 40000 45000 40000

Payment of Fees is indicated against each. The facility of online him/her. All the students including Ph.D. scholars shall payment will be available shortly. If a student does If any student does not claim the refund of any pay all the fees to the University at the time not pay the fee on time, late payment fine, shall be amount lying to his/her credit within one calendar of admission. For the subsequent semesters, levied as follows at the time of payment: year of his/ her leaving the University, it shall be the fees should be paid within ten days from deemed to have been donated by him/ her to the the beginning of each semester. Examinations (i) @ 5.00 rupees per day for the first Students’ Aid Fund. The period of one year shall fees shall be payable on or before the last date 10 days be reckoned from the date of announcement prescribed in this regard. If the above dates fall on (ii) @ 10.00 rupees per day thereafter upto the last of the result of the examination due to be taken Saturdays or Sundays or any other holidays, the day of the month in which the fees is due. by the student or the date from which his/her last date for payment of the above fees will be the name is struck off from the rolls of the University preceding working day. The Vice-Chancellor, or on his behalf, any other whichever is earlier. The differently abled students are exempted from officer to whom this power has been delegated, payment of all fees, including examination fees. may relax any of the conditions for payment of fees If, after having paid the fees, a candidate desires to They should pay only the prescribed refundable in special cases, on recommendation of Academic discontinue he/ she shall be refunded all fees after caution deposits and Group Medical Insurance Advisory Committee. Names of the defaulters shall deducting `1000/- provided he/she discontinues premium. be removed from the rolls of the University with on or before 01.09.2019. The SC/ST students who are eligible for Post- effect from the first day of the following month. matric scholarships/Top class scholarships are A student whose name has been struck off from If a student owes any money to the University permitted to pay the fees as soon as they receive the rolls of the University, under the above clause, on account of any damage he/she may have the scholarship amount by submission of an may be re-admitted on the recommendation of caused to the University property, it shall along undertaking to this effect at the time of admission. the Dean/ HOD/ Coordinator of the Dept./Centre with outstanding tuition fees and fines, if any, be In any case, such SC/ST students should pay the concerned and on payment of arrears of fees in full deducted from the security deposit due to him/ fees within 90 days from the date of admission and other dues, together with a re-admission fee her. Provided that these provisions shall not apply through the said scholarships failing which they of `1000/- plus University Development Fund of to students in the affiliated colleges. have to pay the fees on their own or otherwise the ` 500/-. admission stands cancelled. Students shall not be issued hall tickets or Refund of Fees, caution deposits, etc. allowed to appear at the examination unless The Account Number in which various kinds of Caution deposit money are refundable, on an they have cleared their dues, paid the prescribed Fees/Funds/Deposits are to be remitted in the application from the student on his/her leaving examination fee and produced a “No-dues” Indian Bank Branch at the University Campus the University, after deducting all dues against certificates.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 55 PROSPECTUS 2019-20 HOSTELS At present, Pondicherry University has a Gazetted Officer is to be produced). Rent passed out students in the hostel leads to twenty one hostels on the campus, of which, free accommodation to differently-abled traspass and will be handed over to police thirteen are for boys and eight are for girls. students. The differently-abled Students for prosecution. Therefore inmates must Out of the thirteen boys’ hostels, nine are for have to pay their Mess Fees and then claim careful for entertaining any outsiders. PG courses and four for Research Scholars. for subsidy from the University Hostels It is informed that the Damaging of Out of the eight girls’ hostels, seven are for (copy of Medical Certificate duly attested Public property is illegal, indiscipline and PG students and one is for Research Scholars. by a Gazetted Officer to be produced to misconduct as per the University Hostel The Karaikal Campus has two hostels boys avail this facility). Rules and Regulations under clause 10.24 and one hostel for girls. One boys hostel and However, they have to pay all other fees and also will be punished under Prevention one girls hostel are available at Port Blair like application for admission, General of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 Campus. Due to limited accommodation Amenities Fund, Establishment charges, students from distant places will be given Caution Deposit. Mess preference. Students who are admitted to the hostels Duration of Stay are provided food in the mess. Hostel Foreign Student's Hostels PG – 2 years, Ph.D-4 years, Integrated - 5 mess is compulsory for all hostellers. No The University has well-furnished Air years from the date of admission to the permission will be granted for dining Conditioner & non-Air Conditioner hostel. outside the respective hostel mess under facilities for the foreign students to stay in any circumstances. All the messes, except in C.V.Raman Hostel for boys (40 rooms) and Note: Except Research scholars, all students the Bharathidasan Hostel and Subramania Madame Curie Hostel for girls (49 rooms). must vacate the hostel during summer and Bharathi Hostel (the messes are managing The fee structure is different from the winter vacation. Disciplinary action will by the students with dividing system) have general hostel fees (please refer vide circular be taken against those hostellers who do been outsourced. Five well-equipped mega no.PU/AS-II/Aca-10/SW/2012-13/1516, not pay their dues on time. Students must messes (three for boys & two for girls) dated 13.09.2012 from Academic Section). obtain No Dues certificate for Mess & Room are available for the use of inmates of the Rent from the Hostel Office before writing University. The hostel messes are run by Hostel Admission semester exams producing challans for experienced and qualified caterers. The Since only limited Hostel facility is available, payment of Hostel fees and dues. Those who messes offer meals at reasonable rates. hostel accommodation can be given to one are availing of Bank Loan must keep their third of the students to be admitted for original challans for caution deposit for Mess Fees each course. Admission to the Hostel will claiming refund while vacating hostel, and The mess fee is to be paid in two instalments be subject to the recommendations of the photo copies of other challans with Bank at the beginning of each semester in a year concerned Head of the Department, and seal. i.e. June and January. The Mess Fees is also subject to the approval of the Chief Rs.65/- per day per head. Warden and availability of rooms. Discipline Ph.D Scholars: the Ph.D Scholars if failed to All hostel-related communications from the pay the hostel fees in the above stipulated Hostel fees hostel inmates to the University authorities month the University has the right to deduct Refundable: The caution deposit of` 3,000/- shall be routed through the proper channel, the dues from their respective stipend / JRF (for Indian nationals) is to be paid while i.e. through the wardens of the respective / Fellowship etc., joining the hostels. This will be refunded hostels and Chief Warden. Any subversive after vacating the hostel by means of account activity, misdemeanor, obnoxious behaviour, Ragging transfer/ Account Payee Cheque, subject to flouting of Hostel Rules & Regulation, Ragging or teasing of any one in any form surrender of original Challan after deducting misconduct, disobedience, ragging, failure is strictly prohibited in the University. The dues, if any. Open Cheque will not be issued to clear dues, etc. shall be severely punished, students are therefore, forbidden from under any circumstance. Therefore, students and even result in dismissal from the hostel indulging in such activities within the must necessarily open their Bank Accounts and as well as Department by the University hostels. Ragging will invite very severe in Indian Bank, Pondicherry University authority whose interpretation of the rules punishment including expulsion from the Branch. shall be final. University. It is also punishable under law. No introductory meeting of the students Non - Refundable: The rent is to be paid Set of rules and regulations applicable to the is to be held in the hostels by the senior every year at the beginning of the academic inmates of the hostels will be given to each students. year in June/ July as follows: student at the time of admissions into hostel.  P.G students - ` 900/- p.a. General facilities  Ph.D - ` 1800/- p.a. Consumption of alcohol and narcotics is The University Health Centre offers medical  General Amenities Fund - ` 700/- p.a. considered as a serious offence. Therefore, facilities round-the-clock to the students  Establishment Charges - ` 300/- p.a. intoxication drugs or liquor should not residing in the hostels. For the mobility of  Application Fees (at the time of be consumed in the campus. Smoking the students from Hostels to Departments, admission only) – ` 75/- in the hostel premises is prohibited. Library, Computer Centre, etc., bus facility No room rent is charged by the Fire-arms should not be brought to the is provided within the campus. Wifi Pondicherry University from girl hostel in any case. Such acts will mean connectivity is also provided to all hostels to students and SC/ ST boy students (copy immediate expulsion of the resident from enable the students to have internet access. of community certificate duly attested by the hostel. Accommodating outsiders/

56  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

Pondicherry University has zero tolerance to (a) Ragging (b) Sexual Harrasment

Students enrolled at Pondicherry Disciplinary Measures 2) Students’ Grievances Redressal Cell University must abide by their duties and Disciplinary action may include: Students can report any grievances responsibilities to the University, to faculty a) Reprimand or warning; directly to the Dean, Students’ Welfare for and to other students. Failure to maintain b) fail mark for an assignment or course; redressal. appropriate standards of conduct will c) suspension for a semester or more attract disciplinary action. d) withholding of official transcripts; 3) Sexual Harassment Prevention e) suspension of campus privileges Committee (SHPC) Students should not bring mobile phones including hostel accommodation; The University has a SHPC and the list to the Seminar Halls, Research Labs and f) suspension or expulsion from the of members with their contact phone Examination Halls and should not use University; numbers is available on the University mobile phones in the classroom. g) any other disciplinary action Website. Any Sexual Harassment which the University authorities deem complaint can be reported to the Misconduct appropriate in the circumstances. Chairperson or any member of SHPC for Students’ misconduct includes but is not redressal or can be recorded in the register limited to the following: Prohibition of Ragging kept for this purpose in Registrar's office a) disruption of classroom activity or Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited. hindering the learning of other students 4) Women’s Cell anywhere in the University; Senior students are not permitted to Grievances relating to gender bias and b) Copying / Cheating on assignments or invite their juniors to their rooms for any discrimination affecting women in the in examinations; introduction meetings. campus can be reported to the Head of c) behaviour which interferes Women’s Cell and the list of members of functioning of the University, disrupts In the past, six students (hostellers) who the cell with their contact phone numbers education, endangers the health or safety were involved in ragging were expelled are available on the University Website. of staff or students, or damages any from the hostel for a period of one year. property within the campus including the 5) Legal Services Clinic University property; Redressal Mechanisms ‘Legal services clinic’ is setup in d) pasting posters or conducting students’ The Anti - Ragging committee of the Pondicherry University for the students meetings / protests / processions within University consists of all Deans. The list of the institution and especially for the the campus without prior permission of of members with their contact numbers is students hailing from North Eastern the University Authorities; available on the University website States e) the possession or use of intoxicating beverage inside the campus; 1) Anti-Ragging Committee f) the possession or use of illicit drugs Students can report any incident of inside the campus; ragging to the Registrar/Deans of g) the falsification of documents or respective Schools/Dean of Students’ providing false information in order to Welfare/ Chief Wardens (Men & Women) obtain admission to classes; directly for remedial action h) the possession of weapons; and i) the failure to return loaned materials or settle dues to the University

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 57 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PROGRAMMES A-Z

Pg. No. Pg. No. Pg. No. Pg. No.

M.A. 64. Business Finance 102. French 112. Anthropology M.Sc. 150. Business Finance 141. Green Energy 65. Economics (Five Year Integrated (Karaikal) Technology 100. English & Comparative Programmes) 64. Accounting & Taxation 103. Hindi Literature 82. Applied Geology 132. Library and 115. History 102. French (Translation & 80. Chemistry Information Science 70. International Business Interpretation) 135. Computer Science 145. L.L.M 132. Library & Information 120. Women's Studies 115. History 123. Master of Education Science 103. Hindi 72. Mathematics 109. Master of Performing 153. Marine Biology 115. History 78. Physics Arts (Drama &Theatre 127. Mass Communication 121. Human Rights & 116. Political Science Arts) 62. Management Inclusive Policy 113. Sociology 106. Physical Education & 148. Management (Karaikal) 127. Mass Communication 73. Statistics Sports 72. Mathematics 105. Philosophy 114. Master of Social Work 89. Microbiology 116. Politics and M.Tech. 143. Nano Science & International Relations 135. Computer Science & Ph.D. Technology 116. Political Science Engineering 124. Adult & Continuing 105. Philosophy 104. Sanskrit 96. Computational Biology Education 106. Physical Education & 113. Sociology 137. Communication and 112. Anthropology Sports 118. South Asian Studies Information Systems 85. Applied Psychology 78. Physics 60. Tamil (Self Finance) 107. Asian Christian Studies 116. Politics & International 137. Electronics & 68. Banking Technology Studies M.Sc. Communication 87. Biochemistry & 103. Sanskrit 82. Applied Geology Engineering Molecular Biology 121. Social Exclusion and 85. Applied Psychology 138. Environmental 96. Bioinformatics Inclusive Policies 87. Biochemistry & Engineering & 91. Biotechnology 114. Social Work Molecular Biology Management 80. Chemistry 113. Sociology 96. Bioinformatics 82. Exploration Geosciences 64. Commerce 118. South Asian Studies 90. Biotechnology 141. Green Energy 150. Commerce (Karaikal) 118 Southern Asia Studies (Self Finance) Technology 135. Computer Science & 73. Statistics 80. Chemical Sciences 143. Nanoscience & Engineering 60. Tamil 134. Computer Sciences Technology 152. Computer 66. Tourism Studies 151. Computer Sciences 135. Network & Information Science(Karaikal) 120. Women’s Studies (Karaikal) Security 154. Disaster Management 155. Disaster Management 109. Drama & Theatre Arts 93. Ecology & MBA 82. Earth Sciences P.G. DIPLOMA Environmental Sciences 68. Banking Technology 93. Ecology & 141. Green Energy 127. Electronic Media 62. Business Administration Environmental Sciences Technology 94. Food Science and 62. Business Analytics (Self 65. Economics 145. Criminology & Nutrition Finance) 123. Education Forensic Science 95. Food Science and 150. Insurance Management 127. Electronic Media 145. Intellectual Property Technology 70. International Business 137. Electronics & Rights 90. Genomic Science 66. Tourism & Travel Communication 112. Forensic Anthropology (Self Finance) Management Enginerring 153. Marine Biology 100. English 72. Mathematics MCA, M.COM., M.ED., 117. European Studies 89. Microbiology M.Lib.I.S, L.L.M, M.P.ED., 139. Environmental 143. Nanoscience and MSW, M.P.A. Technology Technology (Self Finance) 135. Computer Applications 95. Food Science & 78. Physics 152. Computer Applications Nutrition 75. Quantitative Finance (Karaikal) 95. Food Science & 73. Statistics 109. Drama & Theatre Arts Technology

58  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOLS & DEPARTMENTS/ CENTRES

Pg. No. Pg. No.

60. Sri Subramania Bharathi School of 115. Department of History Tamil Language and Literature 116. Department of Politics & International Studies 117. Centre for European Studies 61. School of Management 118. UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia 62. Department of Management Studies Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) & Centre for 64. Department of Commerce South Asian Studies 65. Department of Economics 119 UGC Centre for Southern Asia Studies 66. Department of Tourism Studies 120. Centre for Women’s Studies 68. Department of Banking Technology 121. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and 70. Department of International Business Inclusive Policy 148. Department of Management (Karaikal) 122. Centre for Maritime Studies 150. Department of Commerce (Karaikal) 123. School of Education 71. Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences 124. Centre for Adult & Continuing Education 72. Department of Mathematics 73. Department of Statistics 125. School of Medical Sciences

77. School of Physical, Chemical and 126. School of Media & Communication Applied Sciences 127. Department of Electronic Media & 78. Department of Physics Mass Communication 80. Department of Chemistry 132. Department of Library & Information Sciences 82. Department of Earth Sciences 85. Department of Applied Psychology 134. School of Engineering & Technology 154. Department of Coastal Disaster Management 135. Department of Computer Science 152. Department of Computer Science (Karaikal) 86. School of Life Sciences 87 Department of Biochemistry & 137. Department of Electronics Engineering Molecular Biology 138. Centre for Pollution Control and 89. Department of Microbiology Environmental Engineering 90. Centre for Genomic Science 91. Department of Biotechnology 140. Madanjeet School of Green 93. Department of Ecology & Energy Technologies Environmental Sciences 141. Centre for Green Energy Technology 153. Department of Ocean Studies & Marine Biology 143. Centre for Nanoscience and Technology 95. Department of Food Science and Technology 96. Centre for Bioinformatics 145. School of Law

99. School of Humanities 157. Add-On courses 100. Department of English 102. Department of French 160. Placement Cell 103. Department of Hindi 104. Department of Sanskrit 161. The Directorate of Physical 105. Department of Philosophy Education and Sports 106. Department of Physical Education and Sports 107. Centre for Foreign Languages 162. UGC- Human Resource Development Centre 107. Escande Chair in Asian Christian Studies 163. Pondicherry University 108. School of Performing Arts Community College 109. Department of Performing Arts 166. Directorate of Distance Education 111. School of Social Sciences and International Studies 112. Department of Anthropology 113. Department of Sociology 114. Department of Social Work

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 59 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SRI SUBRAMANIA BHARATHI SCHOOL OF TAMIL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Dean(i/c): Prof. ILAMATHY JANAKIRAMAN The Department of Tamil was started Workshop in every academic year of Tamil Literature such as Ancient in 1986. It has been promoted as Sri regularly. Tamil Grammer, Sangam Literature, Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil 6. The Top scored M.A. students were Siddha Literature, Epic Literature, Language and Literature in 2003. The awarded Scholarships by the Devotional Literature, Modern Literature, School is functioning with the following University. Besides the University Comparative Literature and Folklore. The academic and research activities for Fellowsip, the Research Scholars are thrust area of the School is literary Theory betterment of Tamil Language & given fellowship like UGC-NET/JRF, and Grammar. Literature. Every year, the School of RGNF etc. The School of Tamil has established Tamil is conducting the following Tamil 7. All the Ph.D Scholars produced by a Computer Lab with 32 computers Literature functions for the benefit of the School of Tamil are working and 2 Printers for benefit of the M.A./ the students, scholars as well as faculty as Assistant Professors, Associated Ph.D students/Scholars with internet members of the School of Tamil Professors and Professors in various connection including A/C facilities. Government colleges, Universities The School of Tamil has a Library which 1. Endowment Lectures : 14 and also in Private Colleges. Most is having 3000 books for benefit of the 2. Guest Lectures : 25 of the M.A Students are working as M.A.,/Ph.D., students/scholars with A/C School Teachers, PG Assistants in facilities.. The School of Tamil has a 3. Bharathi Day Celebration: As various Government Schools and Seminar Hall with public address system part of the birth anniversary of the also in Government aided Schools. and LCD Project including A/C facilities. National Tamil poet Bharathi. 4. Students interaction programmes with The School has produced more than 130 The School has UGC sponsored Special eminent Tamil scholars from leading Ph.D Scholars. At present 31 Scholars are Assistance Programme (Phase – III) in the Tamil institution. doing research for Ph.D in the School and following two research areas from April 5. The School of Tamil is conducting all the Scholars were qualified for UGC- 2015 - March 2020. Weekly Seminar(Research Forum) JRF. 4 Post Doctroal Fellowship(PDF) called "Aivarangam" every Scholars are doing research in the School “Siddha Literature and Manuscripts (116 Wednesday for the benefit Research of Tamil. Lakhs). Scholars and Students and also This School offers facilities for intensive conducting 2 National Seminar/ teaching and research in different areas  A.Thirunagalingam, Ph.D. PROGRAMMES OF STUDY (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M.A. Tamil Specialization: Folklore, Ancient Tamil Grammar, Marxism and Ph.D. Tamil Literature. Associate Professors  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION V. Arumugham, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M.A. The Entrance examination will consist of 100 Multiple Specialization: Tamil Drama, Therukkoothu, Choreography, Choice Questions on Tamil Language and literature. Acting, Playwriting. M. Jeeva, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Ph.D. The Entrance examination will consist of 100 Multiple Specialization: Post Modernism, Semiotics, Theatre Arts Choice Questions on Tamil language and literature. Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) FACULTY M. Karunanidhi, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Folklore and Manuscriptology. Professors R. Nalangilli, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Assistant Professors Specialization: Comparative Literature and Literary B. Ravikumar, Ph.D. Theories. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) K. Ilamathy Janakiraman, Ph.D. Specialization: Modern Literature, Literary Criticism & (Annamalai University, Chidambaram) Creative Literature Specialization: Siddha Literature, Religious Literature, R. Srividhya, Ph.D. and Creative Literature. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M. Mathialagan, Ph.D. (under deemed suspension) Specialization: Modern Literature, Feminism & Post colonialism. (Annamalai University, Chidambaram) Specialization: Modern Literature, Literary Criticism & Diaspora Literature

60  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Dean: Prof. G. Anjaneya Swamy

Puducherry Campus Department of Management Studies Department of Commerce Department of Economics Department of Tourism Studies Department of Banking Technology Department of International Business Karaikal Campus Department of Management Department of Commerce School of Management (SOM) is one of the ADMISSON THROUGH CAT SCORE ➢ General Management prestigious Schools of Excellence in the campus Admission to MBA (Business Administration) ➢ Functional Areas like Finance/HR/Marketing/ primarily focusing on the business related courses. MBA (Business Analytics) and MBA Systems. Following Academic Programs (P.G & Doctoral) (International Business) will be based on CAT ➢ Interdisciplinary areas like Banking are offered by various Departments of the School score of November, 2018. Separate Applications Technology /Tourism/ Insurance and of Management. have to be submitted for these three courses. International Business. Full TIme Programmes: ADMISSION THROUGH UNIVERSITY ➢ Corporate Accounting, Taxation and Business Academic TEST Finance. Basic and Applied areas of Economic Department Locations Programs The Entrance Test for other MBA programs, Theory. School of Management emphasizes Research at Ph.D namely MBA (Part-Time), MBA (Tourism Main Dept. of MBA Ph.D level in the following Major areas. Campus & Travel Management), MBA (Insurance Management MBA (BA)*# • Production and Operations Management Studies Management) under School of Management will Ph.D Karaikal • Human Resource Management be a Common Admission Test conducted by the MBA (IM)* Campus • Marketing Strategy and Brand Management University consisting of the following Sections: Ph.D • Financial Services and Financial Engineering Main M.Com (BF)* Campus Section A English 20 Marks • IT applications in Banking Dept. of Commerce M.Com (AT)* Comprehension • Insurance and Risk Management Ph.D Karaikal Section B Quantitive Aptitude 20 Marks • Monetary Policy and RBI operations M.Com (BF) Campus Section C Test of Reasoning 20 Marks • Micro Finance Ph.D Main Dept. of Economics • Commodity Derivates. M.A. (Eco) Campus Section D Data Interpretation 20 Marks • Tourism and Hospitality Management Dept. of Tourism Ph.D Main Section E General Awareness 20 Marks Studies MBA (TTM) Campus INFRASTRUCTURE In respect of MBA (Banking Technology) All the Departments of the School of Management Dept. of Banking Ph.D Main separate Entrance Exam will be conducted by the Technology MBA (BT) Campus are well equipped with Air conditioned Wi-Fi University consisting of the following sections: enabled classrooms. Well qualified full time core Dept. of Ph.D Main International MBA(IB)* Section A English 15 Marks faculty supported by Adjunct Faculty/ experts Campus Business PGDFT Comprehension from the industry is the hallmark of the School. Part-TIme Programme: Section B Quantitive Aptitude 15 Marks Every Department has a dedicated Computer Lab with domain specific Softwares. The School has a Academic Section C Test of Reasoning & 30 Marks Department Locations separate Auditorium, a School Library and state- Programs Data Interpretation of–the-art Lecture Hall Complex. Dept. of Section D Computer Science 30 Marks Management MBA (PT)# Main Campus The School subscribes to advanced database Studies Section E General Awareness 10 Marks resources like CMIE i3 data service, Bloomberg *BA - Business Analytics The Candidates need to submit separate database in addition to E resources, HBR cases, *IM - Insurance Management applications for all these 4 MBA Programs namely, SPSS Software, Indian Economy Databases, *BF - Business Finance/ MBA (Part-Time), MBA (Tourism & Travel Capital Line, etc. *AT - Accounting. & Taxation Management), MBA (Banking Technology) and PLACEMENT FOCUS The distinctive competitive strength of the School *TTM -Tourism & Travel Management MBA (Insurance Management) under SOM and is its thrust on Students Placement. *BT - Banking Technology the selection will be done by the University as per the norms of merit and statutory regulations. All the Management Programmes offered by *IB - International Business MAJOR THRUST AREAS OF TEACHING Pondicherry University are job oriented and the *ECO - Economics. & RESEARCH respective Departments will facilitate the student #Self-Financing Programme School of Management offers specialized skill placement process. based academic programmes with focus on teaching and learning in the fields of -

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 61 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (DMS) School of Management

The Department of Management Studies has the unique position in the University by establishing the first MBA programme of the university in 1986. For the past 32 years it has been catering to the needs of teaching MBA Programme, Management Research Organizational Development and training government officials. DMS has a sanctioned strength of 153 [which includes 133 through CAT score + 2 Andaman & Nicobar + 18 Foreign/NRI] seats for the Academic Year 2019-20. Its Alumni hold high and coveted positions in industry, Government and Academia in India and abroad. Department of Management Studies has been consistently ranked among India's Top B-Schools by reputed magazines and other ranking organizations. DMS is launching two new MBA programs namely, two-year full time MBA (Business Analytics) and three year MBA (Part-Time) programs under self-financing mode from the academic year of 2019-20.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY ABOUT THE MBA PROGRAMME IN DMS M.B.A. Business Administration 1. MBA – 2 years (4 semester) full time programme M.B.A. Business Analytics (self-financing) 2. MBA - 3 years (6 semester) part-time programme under self-financing mode M.B.A. Part –Time (self-financing) 3. MBA Business Analytics – 2 years (4 semesters) full Ph.D. Management time programme under self-financing mode.  These courses prepare students for a successful ENTRANCE EXAMINATION professional career in management. While the first year Admission Process for M.B.A in DMS for the regular course and first two years for the part-time The Department is admitting students for its MBA programme course are devoted to foundational courses, the final year through CAT score. The Short-listed candidates will be called would enable the students to gain in-depth knowledge of for Group Discussion and Personal Interview in the ratio the specialization of their chosen fields. Each student can of 1:3. This process will be held during March every year. go for dual specialization. Admission Process for M.B.A (Business Analytics-Self The course structure of the MBA programmes comprises Financing) in DMS of core and elective papers. The core papers equip The Department is admitting students for its MBA students with conceptual knowledge in the basic areas of (Business Analytics-Self Financing) programme through management. The elective papers help students to enhance CAT score. The short-listed candidates will be called their application oriented skills in the chosen functional for Group Discussion and Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:3. This process will be held during March. areas of management such as Finance, Marketing, Human Admission Process for M.B.A (Part-Time- Self-Financing) Resource, Systems and Operations. in DMS. For all MBA Programmes, Guest Lectures by eminent The Common Entrance Examination for M.B.A (Part-Time- persons from both industry and academia, Industrial Self Financing) Programme will be conducted by Pondicherry visits, Workshops are organized. University in Pondicherry centre only which consists of objective type questions. The entrance test question paper pattern: Section A- English 20 Marks THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH Comprehension 1. Marketing Section B- Quantitive Aptitude 20 Marks 2. Finance 3. Human Resources Management Section C- Test of Reasoning 20 Marks 4. Operations & Supply Chain Section D- Data Interpretation 20 Marks 5. Systems Section E- General Awareness 20 Marks

Those who are appearing for MBA–Part Time programme INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES must come for group discussion and personal interview on Department of Management Studies is equipped with June 22nd & 23rd at DMS. Seminar Hall, Air-conditioned Class Rooms, a well equipped computer centre along with a central library . Admission Process for Doctoral Research [Ph.D.] in DMS (Pondicherry Campus and Karaikal Campus Together) The admission to Ph.D. Programme is as per Pondicherry PLACEMENTS University norms. Leading IT/ ITES, Private & Public sector banks/ Indian The Entrance Examination for Ph.D. Research Programme as well as Multinational corporations, in manufacturing, will be conducted by Pondicherry University, which consists service and technology based industries visit the of objective type questions and it will be followed by personal Department for recruitment of students. interview for short listed candidates. The broad areas for the entrance test include all Functional areas of Management, Strategic Management, Information Systems, Operations Research and Research Methodology, English and Test of Reasoning.

62  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

FACULTY Professors R. Panneerselvam, Ph.D. (Anna University, Chennai) R. Venkatesakumar, Ph.D. (VIT University, Vellore) Specialization: Operations Management, Systems, Specialization: Marketing Management, Quantitative Operations Research & Quantitative Techniques & Methods, Research Methodology, Statistics, Operational Simulation. Research. S. Hariharan, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli) Assistant Professors Specialization: Managerial Finance, Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Strategic Cost Accounting. L. Mothilal, Ph.D. (Osmania University, Hyderabad) T. Nambirajan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Business Environment, Customer Service Specialization: Production & Operations Management, & Relationship Management and Public Systems Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Supply Chain Management, Management. MIS. S. Riasudeen, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Human Resource Management and Professor & Head Marketing. R. Chitra Sivasubramanian, Ph.D. B. Rajeswari, Ph.D. (Gandhigram Rural Institute - (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) Deemed University, Dindigul) Specialization: Human Resources Management, Industrial Specialization: Marketing Management, Operation Relations and Strategic Management. Management and Total Quality Management. K. Lavanya Latha, Ph.D. Professors (Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati) B. Charumathi, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Marketing & Human Resource Management, Specialization: All areas of Accounting & Financial Entrepreneurship. Management (including sectoral), HRD, Entrepreneurship G. Madan Mohan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) and Marketing of Financial Services. Specialization: Financial Management, Project S. Victor Anand Kumar, Ph.D. Management, Business Law and Strategic Management. (Cochin University of Science and Technology) Specialization: Marketing Management, Internet Marketing, Tourism Marketing & Executive Skills Development. Associate Professors Uma Chandrasekaran, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Marketing, Brand Management, Services Marketing and Communication Skills Development. R. Kasilingam, Ph.D. (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) Specialization: Financial Management, Business Law, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management and Advanced Data Analytics.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 63 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE School of Management The The Department of Commerce is one of the pioneering departments of Pondicherry University. Differentiating itself from the traditional M.Com course. The Department offers specialized Post-Graduate course in Commerce, M.Com (Business Finance) with focus on ‘Finance’. The Department aims at imparting in-depth knowledge and professional skills required for handling the “Finance Functions” of the various corporate enterprises. As there is a need for Accounting & Taxation professionals in all sectors of economy, the Department introduced another specialized M.Com. (Accounting & Taxation) programme from the academic year 2011-2012. This course is designed to cater to the manpower requirements of corporate sector having knowledge in the area of Accounting & Taxation, supplementing the manpower supplied by professional courses like Chartered Accountancy and Cost and Management Accountancy. The Department also offers Ph.D. Programme and encourages research in the field of Accounting, Finance, Banking, Marketing, Personnel Management and other related fields. 95% of the Ph.D scholars of the Department are JRF, MANF, RGNF fellowship holders, and the rest of the scholars get University fellowship. The Department imparts knowledge through lectures, interactive sessions, case analysis, group discussions on contemporary themes, internship training & project work. Besides, career guidance & counselling, institute-industry interaction programme, application of ICT, industrial/field visits, educational tour and students’ participation in academic activities of Universities and other institutions are also arranged to give practical exposure to the students. The Department is supported by UGC under SAP (DRS) to achieve academic excellence with a thrust on one of the most contemporary areas in finance i.e. “Derivatives and Risk Management”. The Award of SAP and continuation of it to level II is a proof of the capability of this department and the team work. All faculty members in the Department are research guides. More than 400 publications in National and International Journal are to the credit of the faculty of the Department. The Department has also conducted 4 International conferences, in additional to more than 20 National seminars and workshops FACULTY  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Professors M.Com. Business Finance Malabika Deo, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) M.Com. Accounting & Taxation Specialization: Business Statistics, Financial Management, Ph.D. Commerce (Full Time and Part-Time) Portfolio Management, International Finance, Operation  Research and Derivative Management. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION P. Natarajan, Ph.D. (Alagappa University) The Entrance Examination for M.Com Business Finance, Specialization: Project Management, Entrepreneurship M.Com Accounting & Taxation consists of 100 Multiple Development, Fund Management and Researcg Choice Questions on Accounting, Banking, Organizational Methodology. Behavior, Taxation, Insurance, Costing, Statistics, Auditing, Legal Aspects of Business, Business Economics, Foreign Professor & Head Trade, Corporate Secretaryship and Cooperation. D. Lazar, Ph.D. (Madras University) The Entrance Examination for PhD programme consists of Specialization: Corporate Finance, Micro Finance, Business 100 Multiple Choice Questions at Post Graduate Level as Analysis, Investment and Portfolio Management, Derivative per UGC-NET syllabus and Risk Management, Management Accounting. Associate Professor INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES V. Kavida Ph.D. (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) The Department is housed in the School of Management Specialization: Accounting & Finance, Intellectual Property building with spacious air conditioned class rooms, Valuation, International Finance, Banking and Financial overhead LCD Projector and well equipped common Services computer lab with 50 computers (with internet connection). Round the clock internet facility with access to CMIE Assistant Professors prowess data base, SPSS statistical software package and K.B. Nideesh, Ph.D., (Pondicherry University) other relevant software required for research are available. Specialization: Taxation, Finance, Accounting. In addition, student’s access to the on-line journals P.S. Velmurugan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) from Science Direct, EBSCO host, etc. also is available. PDF (Arkansas State University, USA) (On EOL) Specialization: International Trade, Credit Insurance, PLACEMENT International Financial Management. Commerce students are employed in various leading S. Shijin, Ph.D. (IIT, Madras) companies as well as in various National Educational Specialization: Investment and Portfolio Management, Institutions. Our students are placed to work in the areas of Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Statistical Finance, Consultancies. Accounting and Taxation. Many more Methods for Data Analysis have undertaken Research Studies. Placement Assistance is provided by the Department.

64  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS School of Management

The Department of Economics was established in 1986. Over the last thirty two years, the Department has carved out a niche in economics education map of India. The Department discharges three functions, namely teaching, research and extension. So far, it has produced a large number of post-graduates, as well as M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars who are placed in some of the premier institutions in the country and elsewhere. The Department has also emerged as a popular centre for training officials from government and corporate sectors, especially in the area of econometrics.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.A. Economics Professor Ph.D. Economics (Full-Time, Part-Time (Internal & M. Ramachandran, Ph.D. External) (, Hyderabad)  Speciliazation: Open Economy, Macroeconomics, Applied ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Econometrics and Public Economics. The Entrance examination for M.A. Economics consists of 100 multiple choice questions of UG level (Economics). Professor & Head The entrance examination for Ph.D. Economics consists of Amaresh Samantaraya, Ph.D. 100 multiple choice questions of PG level (Economics). (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) Specialization: Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics, Economics of Money and Banking and Applied THRUST AREA OF RESEARCH Econometrics. The thrust areas of research in the Department covers development studies, economic demography, environmental economics, Professor financial economics, gender studies, industrial economics, V. Nirmala, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) international economics, microfinance, money and banking, Specialization: Agricultural Economics, Labour Economics and open-economy macroeconomics. The faculty members and and Gender Studies. Ph.D. scholars of the Department have published a large number of research papers in the above areas, in reputed national and Assistant Professors international journals in economics. Yasmeen Sultana, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Microfinance, Welfare Economics, Gender PLACEMENTS: Studies, Health Economics, Islamic Economics Alumni of the Department are employed as faculty members in A. Sankaran, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli) various Central Universities, IITs and other reputed educational Specialization: Industrial Economics and Entreprenership institutions; as executives/managers in multinational companies/ Development. banks, Government jobs, and also in Indian civil services. Every S. Raja Sethu Durai, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) year a number of PG students of the Department successfully (On EOL) clear UGC-NET/JRF and SLET examinations. Many of the Specialization: Financial Economics, Macroeconomics and students of our Department are pursuing Ph.D. with fellowships Applied Econometrics. in IIMs, IITs, other Central Universities and reputed institutes of R. Lusome, Ph.D. (IIPS Mumbai) higher learning in economics namely, CDS, Trivandrum; ISEC, Specialization: Economic Demography. Bangalore; IIPS and TISS, Mumbai; IFMR, MIDS and MSE, C. Jerome Samraj, Ph.D. (University of Madras) Chennai, etc Specialization: Environmental Economics and Development studies.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 65 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM STUDIES School of Management

The Department of Tourism Studies (DTS) is one of the first university-based departments to introduce Master of Tourism Administration in 1991. This Department offers two-year full-time MBA (TTM) program and research program leading to the award of Ph.D. degree. The sole objective is to prepare young graduates and research scholars professionally equipped with specialized knowledge and skills to lead tourism and allied areas of businesses and carry out cutting-edge research studies.

The Department maintains close rapport with its alumni for lucrative placements and collaboration in academic activities. The Department has been maintaining an impeccable and impressive track record of placements.

DTS is the only Tourism Department in the country funded by the UGC with its Special Assistance Program (SAP) at DRS Level –II from the academic year 2015-16. Apart from the regular curriculum, students are exposed to participate in the extracurricular and co-curricular activities. With the active support of alumni, industry and the University, the Department has been striving tirelessly to emerge as a Centre of Excellence in tourism management education, consultancy and research. The Department is a member of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and South Indian Hotels and Restaurants Association (SIHRA).

 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES PROGRAMMES OF STUDY The physical and academic infrastructure comprises well equipped MBA Tourism & Travel Management air-conditioned class rooms with Information and Communication Ph.D. Tourism Studies Technology (ICT) enabled state-of-the-art technology devices,  computer lab with travel related software, Wi-Fi facility across ENTRANCE EXAMINATION the campus, LCD projectors and other multimedia aids, access The Entrance Test for MBA (TTM) programme will be to online journals, subscription to national and international conducted by the University consisting of questions in the journals and magazines. following areas: Section A- English 20 Marks Comprehension

Section B- Quantitive Aptitude 20 Marks Section C- Logical Reasoning 20 Marks Section D- Data Interpretation 20 Marks Section E- General Awareness 20 Marks

The Candidates need to apply separately for MBA (TTM) program and the selection will be done by the University as per the norms of merit and statutory reservations/general counselling. The Entrance Examination for PhD programme consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality.

66  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FACULTY DTS conducts programs for soft-skills development and career guidance. Real life exposure to students is provided through Professors field and property visits. Due emphasis is given to case study G. Anjaneya Swamy, Ph.D. analysis, brain-storming exercises, role plays, assignments, (Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam) and presentations. The MBA (TTM) students, as part of their Specialization: General Management, Entrepreneurship curriculum undertake 6 to 8 weeks Internship Training after the Development and Service Marketing. second semester in various travel and tour companies, hotels, resorts, airlines destination management firms, etc. Y. Venkata Rao, Ph.D. () Specialization: Human Resource Management, International Management and Organizational Behaviour. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DTS with its Literary Club, Events Club and the Cultural Club Associate Professor & Head encourage the students to take part in extracurricular activities. Sampada Kumar Swain. Ph.D & D.Litt. (Utkal University) The Department annually organizes its flagship programme- Specialization: Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism and AKANKSHA- an Institute-Industry Interface event. The students Responsible Tourism organize several events to celebrate World Tourism Day and other important occasions such PUTSAL, Annual alumni meet. Assistant Professors Jitendra Mohan Mishra, Ph.D. (HNB Garhwal University) PLACEMENTS (On EOL) Leading Tourism, Travel and Hospitality companies visit for on- Specialization: Ecotourism, Accounting for Tourism, Tourism campus placement and to name the few companies that regularly Geography and Tourism Planning. take our students are: Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings, EaseMy Trip, Pickyourtrail, Infinit Solutions, FCM Travel Solutions, Anu Chandran R.C, Ph.D. ( University) International Travel House, Zenith Holidays, Easystay, Akshaya Specialization: Destination Branding, Cultural Tourism and India. Travel Journalism. Sibi P.S., Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Specialization: Airline Management, Hospitality Management and Tourism Product Development. Sherry Abraham, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University) Specialization: Hospitality Management, Ecotourism and Event Management.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 67 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF BANKING TECHNOLOGY School of Management

Department of Banking Technology came into existence to offer a specialized M.B.A. programme in Banking Technology from the academic year 2005-06. UGC has sanctioned this programme under its Innovative/Interdisciplinary scheme during 10th plan. The Department has been admitted for regular UGC funding with 8 Faculty Members and state-of-art Computer Lab facility from the academic year 2009-10. The Department also has a Doctoral Programme leading to the award of Ph.D. MBA Banking Technology is a specialized inter-disciplinary programme primarily focused on developing future managers in Banking, Finance and Systems Domain to meet the growing technological challenges faced by the Banking and Financial sectors. Eligibility: MBA (Banking Technology) a) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Computer Science & Major Highlights of the Curriculum Engineering/ Information Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer 1. Industry Integrated Curriculum Science/ Information Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Computer 2.Two Months Banking Internship in Public Applications or Bachelors of Engineering/Technology degree in ECE (or) Sector Banks b) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and 3. Soft skill Training by Professionals Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering (or) 4. Banking Technology Training at IDRBT c) B.Com. (Computer Applications) (or ) 5. Case Studies on Fortune 500 Companies d) Any other Bachelor’s degree with PGDCA (only from recognized universities) 6. Forex and Stock Trading Training with a minimum of 55% marks in all degrees/ diploma and should have studied 7. Bloomberg and CMIE Database based courses all the following subjects during their undergraduate course: a.Computer Programming b.Data base Management c.Computer Network d.Information System/System Analysis/Software Engineering This programme is aimed at:  Providing basic knowledge on the working of Financial Markets, Banking operations, Stock market operations, Forex Market, Capital flows, Arbitrage operations and Derivative instruments, working of Euro currency markets.  Imparting managerial skills and knowledge required to manage modern business enterprises involved in providing Finance and Banking solutions.  Developing skills in the Technologies used in modern banking sector, Data warehousing, Data Analytics, Information security, cloud computing, Block Chain, Machine learning, Agile Technology, IT Infrastructure Management, Information System & Audit, Business Intelligence, etc. Ph.D. Banking Technology The Department of Banking Technology offers Doctoral Programme in an interdisciplinary area of Computer Science & Engineering and Management, focusing on technology based research in the field of Banking and Financial Services Industry (BFSI). This Programme is open to MBA (Banking Technology)/ MBA (Finance/ Systems)/ M.Com (Business Finance)/ PGDM of IIMs/ equivalent Management Degree with Banking/ Finance specializations/ M.E./M.Tech. (Computer Science/ Information Technology)/ MCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ M.Sc. (Information Technology)/ other professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS, CAIIB, etc. with a minimum of 60% of marks in all degrees. Broad areas of Research Banking Technology Management, Financial Management, Management of Banking & Financial Institutions, Financial Technology Financial Inclusion, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Derivatives Management, Corporate Governance in Banks Information Security, Data Warehousing & Data Mining,Network Management, Software Architecture, Cyber-crimes, Big Data Analytics

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Candidates need to submit application for MBA Banking MBA : Banking Technology Technology through online. The selection will be done by Ph.D.: Banking Technology the University as per the norms of merit and other statutory reservations.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Ph.D. Entrance Examination PG Entrance Examination for MBA Banking Technology Admission test for PhD Programme contains two sections will be a separate entrance examination conducted by to suit the requirements of both IT and Finance students. the University consisting of the following Sections: Entrance test consists of 100 objective type questions drawn from the domain specific subjects at Post Graduate level. Section A English 15 Marks Shortlisted candidates will be called to make a presentation Comprehension before the Admission Committee on the proposed area of Section B Quantitive Aptitude 15 Marks research Section C Test of Reasoning & 30 Marks Data Interpretation Section D Computer Science 30 Marks Section E General Awareness 10 Marks

68  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FACULTY The Department has a well-equipped computer laboratory with the necessary software and hardware to cater to the learning Professors process of students. However, all the students have to use their K. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Ph.D. (Archarya Nagarjuna own personal laptops for regular classes. The specifications of the University) hardware, software and network connectivity are as follows: Specialization: Financial Management, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, Derivatives Management and Global HARDWARE: Financial Markets & International Banking.  Intel Xeon Servers V. Prasanna Venkatesan, Ph.D.  HP Net Server (Pondicherry University)  Server for Corporate Database (CMIE Prowess). Specialization: Software Architecture, Object-Oriented  Pentium IV Work Stations Systems, Multilingual-based systems, Agile Software  HP LaserJet Printers Development, Programming Languages, Banking Technology  HP Scanner Management.

SOFTWARE: Professor & Head  Microsoft Campus Connect-s/w S. Sudalaimuthu, Ph.D. (Bharathiyar University)  Linux 9.2 Specialization: Accounting, Corporate Finance and System.  SPSS, Tally, CMIE Prowess  Java Professor  MYSQL V. Mariappan, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj University)  Oracle, Turbo C++ Specialization: Banking Operations, Strategic Management, Cyber Crimes and IT Laws. NETWORKING:  Intranet using Optical Fiber as back bone Associate Professor  D-link 24 port switches A. Balakrishnan, Ph.D. ()  Leased line for internet connectivity Specialization: Fixed Income Secruities, Security Analysis  All computers connected through structured cabling/Wi-Fi & Portfolio Management, Treasury and Derivatives  Facilitated with Digital Library with OPAC system and Wi-Fi Management. Enabled campus Assistant Professors The Department subscribes to the Corporate Databases like CMIE C. P. Abdul Gafoor, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Prowess annually for organizing Corporate Finance Lab. Access Specialization: Banking and Economics. to on-line International Journals is available through Intranet in S. Janakiraman, Ph.D. (Anna University) the campus. Specialization: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Networks & Security, Information Systems Audit. ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE A. Suganthy, M. Tech (Pondicherry University),  Industry integrated curriculum Specialization: Information Security, Object-Orinted Systems,  24x7 Internet Campus Project Management.  AC class rooms with Wi-Fi connectivity  Laptops usage by every student to participate in Web- based teaching learning process  Case studies on Fortune 500 companies  Guest Lectures by Bankers, Industry experts, Software Professionals.  Internships in Commercial Banks  Live Stock and Forex Trading Sessions  Winter / Summer Internship

PLACEMENTS In addition to commercial banks, RBI, and other Financial Institutions, Software companies with verticals in the areas of Banking, Insurance, Capital Markets and Business solutions also evince interest in Banking Technology students. Companies where students are placed include: TCS, HCL Technologies, Reserve Bank of India, Bank of America, Royal Bank of Scotland, UCO Bank, Oracle, HDFC, IOB, SBI, IDBI, LVB, ICICI Bank, Cholamandalam Fiance, IndusInd Bank, Bank of Maharastra, Safin Labs Etc. The department provides required assistance for campus placement activities.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 69 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS School of Management

The process of globalization has enabled India to emerge as an economic super power and it is attracting investments from global business players. At the same time, a sizable number of Indian MNCs are also gearing up their international business operations across the world. It is in this emerging and transforming scenario, Pondicherry University has established during the academic year 2006-07, the Department of International Business (DIB) under the School of Management which offers specialized programme, MBA-International Business.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The DIB is housed in the School of Management with state-of- MBA International Business art facilities, fully equipped with all infrastructural requirements Ph.D. International Business needed for the students to develop themselves as global leaders. MBA-International Business focusses on imparting training Some of the facilities which are offered include the following: to acquire necessary core competencies required to man-  Congenial air conditioned class rooms with audio age global business operations. Besides giving conven- visual aids tional management education inputs, the course structure  24x365 days internet campus provides competencies in chosen areas of International  Class rooms with Wi-Fi connectivity Business ranging from geo-political issues, managing  Placement cell with good track record in emerging economic, international finance, interna-  Well equipped central library tional tourism, hospitality and customer relationship  Case studies with international perspectives management, retail management, export and import sys-  Industry - Academia Interface Meet tems, cross-cultural management to foreign languages. PLACEMENTS  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The Department has very impressive track record of placements as most of the MNCs visit and recruit the students. All the eligible MBA (International Business): get placed. Candidates who desire to join M.B.A.(International Business) Programme for the Academic Year 2019-20, FACULTY should have written CAT (Common Admission Test Professor 2018) conducted by IIMs. Admission Notification in the P. Sridharan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Pondicherry University Website: www.pondiuni.edu. Specialization: International Finance, Banking, Insurance. in is released in mid-January 2019. Apply online for MBA-IB Programme of Department of International Associate Professor & Head Business as per the instructions. In the third week of Bushan D. Sudhakar, Ph.D. (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji March based on CAT score the short-listed candidates Bhavnagar University) will be notified and called for counselling and admission Specialization: International Marketing, Business communication & Negotiation, Advertising and Branding Ph.D. in Management (International Business) The Department of International Business offers Ph.D. Associate Professors Programme in International Business with inter-disciplinary Y. Srinivasulu, Ph.D. (Andhra University) thrust covering all the functional areas of management. Specialization: Marketing Management, Services Marketing, Admission to Ph.D. Programme in International Business Brand Management, Industrial Marketing is based on the field of specialization and the vacancies M. Banumathi, Ph.D. (Avinashilingam Deemed University) available with eligible guides in the Department. Specialization: Strategic Management, Green Marketing, International Trade, International Economics The selection procedure for Ph.D programme is based on the P. G. Arul, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli) entrance test covering all the functional areas of Management Specialization: International Trade & Logistics, International at the MBA level. The short listed candidates in the written Advertisement & Research, Human Resource Management test will be called for an Interview at Pondicherry University The Programme offers specialization in Marketing, Assistant Professors Finance, HR and Systems with greater international thrust. Rajeesh Viswanath, Ph.D. (Dibrugarh University) Specialization: Organisational Behaviour, Cross Cultural Management, Human Resource Management S. Thiyagarajan, Ph.D.(University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Quantitative Techniques, Operations Research, Advertising.

70  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

RAMANUJAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Dean: Prof. P. Dhanavanthan

Department of Mathematics Department of Statistics

Five Year Integrated Programme Environmental Science and the other in ENTRANCE From the Academic year 2006-07, the Public Administration. A student has to complete a total of 120 credits in the first EXAMINATION: School offers five year integrated M.Sc. The selection for the 5 year integrated three years of the program. The students programme in the three branches of programme will be based on an entrance of the 4th and 5th years of the programme Mathematics, Statistics and Computer examination consisting of 60 questions in have to take the courses in the respective Science. The intake of students for each Mathematics of objective type at higher departments of Mathematics, Statistics subject is 20, making a total of 60 for the secondary level (i.e. Plus 2 level) and 20 and Computer Science. integrated M.Sc. programme. questions in Basic statistics at higher secondary level(i.e Plus 2 level) including COURSE PATTERN INFRASTRUCTURE the topics Measures of Central tendency, The students of the five year M.Sc FACILITIES: Measures of dispersion, Probability, Integrated program of Ramanujan School The Integrated Programme has seminar Conditional Probability, Random of Mathematical Sciences would be halls/ class rooms with modern audio/ variable- Binomial, Poisson and Normal crediting courses in all the three branches, video facilities and well-equipped Distributions and 20 questions from viz. Mathematics, Statistics and Computer computer laboratory. English and test of reasoning. Science in the first three years, apart from compulsory courses in English, one in

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 71 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences

The Department was established in 1986 and it aims to train people who are oriented towards research and teaching in advanced areas of Mathematics. The Department is supported by the University Grants Commissions - Special Assistance Programme (SAP) for Departmental Research Support. Our faculties are holding National and International Projects. Associate Professor & Head  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY T. Duraivel, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M.Sc. Mathematics Specialization: Commutative Algebra M.Sc. Mathematics (Five year Integrated Course) Ph.D. Mathematics (Full-time) Assistant Professors A. Joseph Kennedy, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: Combinatorial Representation Theory The question paper for admission to M.Sc. Mathematics S. N. Fathima, Ph.D. (Mysore University, Mysore) will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions on Specialization: Number Theory, Special Functions Mathematics questions at the B.Sc. level Mathematics. S. Francis Raj, Ph.D. (SASTRA University, Thanjavur) Specialization: Graph Theory. For admission to Ph.D. there will be 100 Multiple Choice I. Subramania Pillai, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) Questions on Mathematics questions at the M.Sc. level Specialization: Topological Dynamics. Mathematics.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The Department has a separate building, a seminar hall, well-equipped computer laboratory. Various mathematical softwares for course work and research are also available. The University subscribes for several national and international journals in Mathematics.

The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) gives support for Library. .

FACULTY Professors M. Subbiah, Ph.D. (I.I.T., Kanpur) Specialization: Hydrodynamic Stability Rajeswari Seshadri, Ph.D. (I.I.Sc., Bangalore) Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics S. R. Kannan, PhD. (I.I.T., Chennai) Specialization: Fuzzy Clustering in Data Analysis

72  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS [DST-FIST & UGC-SAP(DRS-1) Department] Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences The Department of Statistics was established in 2006. Currently, the department offers M.Sc. Statistics, M.Sc. Five Year Integrated (Statistics), Ph.D. (Statistics) program, M.Sc Quantitative Finance. The department aims to train students in the development and applications of Statistical techniques for analyzing data arising in the scientific investigation of problems in various disciplines. It also provides first hand practical experience in handling modern statistical software in the analysis of such data. In the present scenario, it is rather impossible, even to think of any field which does not employ modern statistical tools to arrive at rational conclusions from research studies and a statistician is always an indispensable part of any research team carrying out any research investigation.

The Department is supported for development of infrastructure by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India under FIST program and University Grants Commission (UGC) – Special Assistance Program (SAP) – DRS – I level. The faculty members are actively engaged in research and published papers in National and International journals. Besides, extramural funds to the tune of Rupees Forty Six lakhs were generated by the faculty members through various research projects funded by UGC/ DST.

Part-2: Advanced Statistical Theory (50 questions), on the  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY topics of Probability Theory, Statistical Quality Control, M.Sc. Statistics Distribution Theory, Theory of Estimation, Sampling Theory, M.Sc. Statistics (Five year Integrated) Stochastic Processes, Testing of Statistical Hypotheses, M.Sc. Quantitative Finance Design of Experiments, Biostatistics, Decision Theory, Ph.D. Programme in Statistics(Full-time and Part-time) Econometrics, Demographic Techniques, Reliability Theory, Actuarial Statistics, Simulation Techniques, Elements of  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Queuing Theory, Survival Analysis, Operations Research, Bayesian Inference, Inventory Control Theory, Database The question paper for the Entrance Examination for admission to the M.Sc. (Statistics) Course will consist of 100 Multiple Management System and Non Parametric Inference. Choice Questions with the following break up. Statistics: Data Presentation and Interpretation, Descriptive INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Statistics, Relational Statistical Methods (Theory of Attributes, The Department of Statistics has new premises constructed Correlation & Regression), Probability Theory (including exclusively for the Statistics department with facilities like Bayesian approach), Random Variable (including Bivariate Seminar Halls, Statistical Computing Laboratories for PG case), Mathematical Expectation (Including conditional cases), Students, Advanced Statistical Laboratory for Research Probability Inequalities (including Laws of large numbers), scholars, Research project’s work station, Classrooms with Distribution Theory (Usual discrete and Continuous LCD projectors and internet connectivity for running online probability distributions), Probability Distributions (based classes. There are around 70 terminals in all the computing on Special functions), Sampling Distributions, Theory laboratories with high end configuration that support standard of Estimation (including Interval estimation), Testing of statistical software like IBM SPSS 22.0, MINITAB 17 and R Hypothesis (including Non Parametric methods), Applied language. Students will have ample opportunities to get them Statistics (Sampling, SQC, Design of Experiments), Time fully trained in the use of these software’s that will help them series analysis and Index Numbers, Vital Statistics and Official in immediate placement after completion of the course. The Statistics at B.Sc. Main level. (No. of questions – 75) course curriculum includes a blend of theoretical and applied Mathematics: Algebra, Sequence and Series, Matrices, papers. Preparing the students for the needs of current job Determinants, Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus at market trends is main objective of our course programs. the B.Sc. Allied level. (No. of questions – 25) During the last five years, Statistics books (both text book As per the UGC regulations 2016, the entrance examination and reference book) worth more than 20 lakhs have been for admission in to Ph.D.(Statistics) program will consist of added to the central library in addition to e –resources and 100 Multiple Choice Questions on two parts. Part-1: Research e – journals. Regular syllabus updating for the current Methodology (50 questions) on the topics of Scientific need in the advanced studies and competitive marketing in Research, Empirical Research, Methods of Mathematical employment opportunities is our specialty. The recent syllabus and Applied Statistics, Prototyping of Classical Research, for M.Sc. course provides broad choice of opportunities in Protocols of Applied Research, Linear Algebra and Matrix selecting the elective subject according to their preferences. Theory, Programming in R, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Since the updated syllabus includes UGC-CSIR NET Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Statistical Data examination contents, the students will be benefitted in taking Mining Methods. NET examination and other competitive examination for the All India services.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 73 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PLACEMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES FACULTY The Placement activities of the Department are taken care Professor & Head by a Placement Cell which comprises of a student member P. Dhanavanthan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) and a faculty advisor. The placement cell organizes campus Specialization: Distribution Theory, Operations Research recruitment programs every year and takes pride in facilitating placement for eligible students in Multinational Companies and other companies in the private sector. All leading MNC Professor are conducting the campus placement/recruitments in P. Tirupathi Rao, Ph.D. (Andhra University, Vishakapatanam) the department in the core areas of statistics and general Specialization: Stochastic Modeling, Optimization Methods, recruitments along with other departments. Our students are Statistical Computing and Biostatistics. excelling their careers on Five broad spectrum of TRACS • Teaching & Learning • Research & Higher Education, Associate Professor • Administrative Placements & Self Employment J. Subramani, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) • Consulting & Data Practicing Specialization: Design of Experiments, Sampling Theory • Statistical Software Training & Skill Development

Department is also caring all the co curriculum activities for Assistant Professors overall development of students by undertaking the necessary Kiruthika, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) programs with different faculty coordinators. Specialization: Cluster Analysis, Artificial Neural Network • Coordinator- Alumni activities for better liaison Navin Chandra, Ph.D. () between the current and past students; Specialization: Reliability Theory • Coordinator- Student affairs for exploring Sudesh Pundir, Ph.D. () interactions among university and industry; Specialization: Applied Statistics • Coordinator- Eminent invited lecture series; R. Vishnu Vardhan, Ph.D. (Sri Venkateswara University) • Coordinator- Upgrading the class room Specialization: Biostatistics, Multivariate Analysis, Statistical Infrastructure and laboratory; Computing • Coordinator- Procurement of books, software and V. S. Vaidyanathan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) other laboratory equipments; Specialization: Data Mining, Regression Analysis. • Coordinator- Placements, Career Planning and Soft skills developments; • Coordinator- Statistical Training and Research Motivations in classical and applied statistics; etc.

Statistics department is hosting regular academic activities in the form of Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Student educational tours, Placement Activities, Alumni Networking, Skill Development Programs, Promotion of Research and Intellectual Properties, Statistical Software Training, etc. Semester wise Academic planning, Special invited lecture series with eminent people, Campus recruitment, Career guidance, Student coordinating activities for overall development, Choice based credit system, Freedom for selecting either internal or external soft core papers and pursue the courses as per the flexibility of students are some other interesting features of the courses. The department is making the up gradation of academic orientation and syllabus modification as per the current trends and changing requirements of job market as well as emerging changes in new knowledge inputs. We are having periodical meetings of Board of studies to take up the above mentioned activities with duration of one year on average.

74  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Master's Degree in Quantitative Finance Information plays a vital role in business decision making Eligibility & Entrance Examinations and adequate data are required to derive such information. Aspirants with a passion for learning analytics having a It is observed that most of the organizations do not have Bachelor’s degree in B. Sc. (Mathematics), B. Sc. (Statistics), information required to make decisions and others manage B. Com./B.B.A/B.B.M with Mathematics, B. A. / B. Sc. through professionals with the required skill sets to classify, (Economics/Econometrics) with Mathematics, Bachelor’s degree analyze and interpret information. The fact based decision in Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering/Information making requires managers who know how to summarize, Technology) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ analyze and interpret financial data. Financial analyses with Statistics and Mathematical tools are extensively used by the Computer Applications/Information Technology. Candidates organization for better decision making. are admitted for M.Sc Quantitative Finance programme based Masters Degree in Quantitative Finance is a UGC Innovative on an All India level entrance examination conducted by the and Interdisciplinary program is a specialized course, jointly University. The entrance examination is similar to that of offered by the Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences any standard All India Management Admission tests (on the and School of Management from 2012. UGC has sanctioned lines of CAT/GMAT/GRE) with objective type questions in this course under its “Innovative Programme – Teaching and General English, Reasoning, Problem Solving and decision Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging areas” scheme. making, basics of Computer Science, General Knowledge and The primary focus of this course is to develop manpower Contemporary Business Issues. with “knowhow” and “know why” skills regarding application of Statistics and Mathematical tools in financial analysis. UNIQUE FEATURES:  It focuses on the fundamentals of Mathematics, Statistics, Industry Linked Course Curriculum  Econometrics, Computer Science and Risk Management. Computer Lab based Subjects  It provides the necessary analytical tools to solve practical Field Study based Assignments  problems in a complex and rapidly evolving world of financial Learning through Experience  services industry. Internships  Industrial visits / Training Modules Students are trained for corporate roles across several verticals of business like Financial Analysts, Research Analysts, GUEST LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS Analytics in marketing, Operations Research, Insurance and Enrichment lectures by professionals and face to face/ virtual Risk Management, etc. This course will also expose the students workshops/training regarding placements and group discussions to popular analytics software tools like, SPSS, Minitab, R are organized on a regular basis. Language, Python, Eviews, STATA, Gretl, Financial Analysis through Excel, CMIE- PROWESS, Bloomberg etc. TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS: For Whom This course will be conducted through class room sessions, This course is for all those who are dreaming to have career online sessions, mentoring sessions, projects and internships as Financial Analyst and Business Analytics and for those with emphasis on Intuitive, Interactive and Innovative (I3) who are interested in applying Statistical and Mathematical practices  knowledge in Economics, Monetary Policy and Corporate Intuitive: Class Room Lectures by professors and Finance. This is an intensive program where in students will Adjunct/ Visiting faculty from Industries.  study all subjects which are necessary in the process of analysis Interactive : computer labs, Internships, workshops and such as Stock Market and Financial Institutions, Derivatives case studies  Market, Risk Management and Strategies, Forex Market etc. Innovative: Live Projects, Industry and Activity The course aims to create hard core data scientists. Based Learning. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE The course has a separate building, a seminar hall and a well- CURRICULUM: equipped computer laboratory. Various statistical/Econometric This course is designed to provide an in depth knowledge of software’s for course work and research are also available. handling financial data like stock market, commodity market, FOREX market etc and statistical and mathematical analytics tools that can be used for fact based decision making. The CAREERS subjects offered under this programme are a blend of Data After completion of this programme, students will be capable Science, Econometrics, General Management, Behavioral of taking positions with financial institutions like investment Finance, Portfolio and derivatives, Risk Management, banking, up wealth management companies, securities trading International Finance, Time series analysis and Forecasting, and government regulatory organizations like Reserve Bank Fixed Income Securities along with advanced Statistics, of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Insurance Mathematics and Information Technology that enables to Regulatory and Development Authority. Careers include build models and helps to analyze the financial positions of financial engineers Financial Analysts and a range of positions organizations. requiring advanced understanding of quantitative finance like financial model building.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 75 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PLACEMENTS Placement activity is provided for the studens who got placed in Multinational companies, public and private sectors. The following companies visit the campus regularly.

OUR RECRUITERS Ernst & Young, JP Morgan, Institute of Economic Growth, S & P Global, Axis bank, HDFC Bank, SPI Globa, BNP Paribas, Aditya Birla Housing Finance, Max Life Insurance, Suryodaya Bank, Anvil Share and Stock Broking, PKC Consultancy, Shri Ram Finance. Learny Technologies.

CO ORDINATOR Prof. P. Dhanavanthan, Professor, Department of Statistics, Ramanujam School of Mathematical Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.

DEPUTY CO-CORDINATOR Dr. D. Lazar, Professor, Department of Commerce, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.

76  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES Dean: Prof. G. Govindaraj

Department of Physics Department of Chemistry Department of Earth Sciences Department of Applied Psychology Department of Coastal Disaster Management(Port Blair)

The School is uniquely placed to conduct interdisciplinary 200 research scholars engaged in frontline areas of research. A teaching and research activities in Physical, Chemical and Applied high percentage of M.Sc. students of the School have qualified Sciences. The Departments of this School offer M.Sc (two year) National Level Tests, UGC-CSIR, NET and GATE which stands and Ph.D. programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, as testimony for the quality of teaching and research. The Disaster Management (Port Blair) & Applied Psychology. The students and researchers of the school routinely use Central Departments of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science also offer Instrumentation Facility (CIF) and Library. Integrated M.Sc programmes of five years duration in Physics, Chemistry and Applied Geology for the +2 students. Department of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences are supported by DST-FIST and UGC-SAP programmes. Ph.D programmes of Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Sophisticated research equipments have been procured under and Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad are co-ordinated these funding and these are extensively used for teaching and by the School under MoUs. research. The faculty members of the School have attracted funding for research from various National Agencies and All the Departments have distinguished faculty and excellent Industries. laboratory and Computational facilities. There are more than

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 77 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences

The Department of Physics came into existence in June 1987. The Department offers postgraduate programmes and conducts research in frontier areas of Physics and Material Science. The Department has been recognized for special funding by DST under the Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST-Level II) and also UGC-SAP DRS-II Programmes. The faculty members have obtained major research grants exceeding Rs 25 crores from different funding agencies such as DST, AICTE, UGC, IFCPAR, NBHM, DRDO, DAE, INSA, CSIR and NAB. The research activities have resulted in publication of more than 800 research papers in peer-reviewed journals including 9 patents. The members of the faculty are accorded with several national and international awards, fellow of the national academies, members in the national and international scientific advisory committees, referees of many national and international journals. Our faculty members are involved in collaborative research projects with leading scientists in various laboratories and also with Industries in India and abroad.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY ADMISSION M.Sc. Physics 2 years, with four specializations Admission to the above programmes is through a national Condensed Matter Physics, Electronics, Laser Physics, level entrance examination. The CSIR-UGC JRF, Rajiv Gandhi Astrophysics. Fellowship for SC/ST, Maulana Azad Fellowship for minorities M.Sc. Physics (5 year Integrated) and DST-INSPIRE Fellowship are exempted from the entrance Ph.D. Physics Full-time in experimental and theoretical test for admission to PhD programme. fields of Physics & Material Science.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION RESEARCH / PLACEMENT The question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice OPPORTUNITIES questions. The students of the Department were placed in leading For Five years integrated M.Sc.(Physics) programme, scientific laboratories as well as in MNCs. Our students the questions are drawn from Physics, Chemistry and have been successful in the national level examinations viz., Mathematics at +2 (HSC) level with equal weightage. GATE / CSIR-UGC resulting in research placements in India and abroad. Research seminarsare periodically organized by For two year M.Sc. (Physics) the questions are from all involving eminent Indian and foreign scientists. Department the Physics and basic Mathematics subjects of UG degree conducted several International/National level conferences/ with Physics as main and Mathematics and Chemistry as seminars / workshops to encourage research activities in ancillaries. the University. For empowering students and show causing For Ph.D course, the objective questions are drawn from their talents, programs such as Research scholar seminars, all the subjects under PG course in Physics. Reflections are organised for the scholars/students of Department of Physics.

78  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

AREAS OF RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES  Materials for High Energy Density Battery Teaching and Research facilities in the Department of  Solid State Ionics Physics: Powder X-ray diffractometer (PAN ANALYTIC  Laser Dynamics, Nonlinear Optics and Solitons XPERT), AFM/STM (BRUKER MULTIMODE 8), Differential  Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Scanning Calorimeter (SETARA LABSYS), VSM,FTIR  Nanomaterials (Shimadzu 8700 Spectrophotometer), DC magnetron  Computational Biophysics and Statistical Mechanics sputtering system (Hind-Hivac), Impedance analyzer – 30 to  Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory 40 MHz (NOVOCONTROL), Hioki LCR mater with cryostat  Spintronics, Multiferroics and Photovoltaics (80 K to 400 K), Particle size analyser, Surface Area Analyser,  Atomic Physics Glove box-VAC-USA,Battery cycle tester, Susceptibility  Plasma Physics meter (Bartington England), High temperature furnaces,  Computational Fluid Dynamics Spinner magnetometer (Molspin England), Multifrequency  Quantum Information Science Ultrasonic Interferometer, Laser based experiments,  Thin Films and Plasmonics Computer laboratory, High End Computing Cluster, Nd-YAG and Titanium Sapphire Laser.The advanced research facilities accessible to Department of Physics are available in the Central Instrumentation Facility, www.pondiuni.edu.in/cif.

FACULTY Rabindra Nath Bhowmik Ph.D. (Jadavpur University / Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkotta) Professor & Head Specialization: Magnetism and Magneto-transport V. V. Ravi Kanth Kumar, Ph.D. (S. V. University, Tirupati) phenomena. Specialization: Photonic Crystal Fibers, Glass / Glass-ceramics, B. Muthukumar, Ph.D. Spectroscopy, Condensed matter Physics. (Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata) Specialization: Quantum mechanics and field theory on non- commutative spaces. Professors Suraj Kumar Sinha, Ph.D. N. Satyanarayana, Ph.D. (I.I.T, Madras) (Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar) Specialization: Solid State Ionics and Batteries, Nanomaterials. Specialization: Plasma Physics. G. Govindaraj, Ph.D. F.A.S.Ch (University of Madras, Gangineni Ramesh Babu, Ph.D. Chennai) (Technical University/ IFW, Dresden, Germany) Specialization: Impedance /Dielectric Spectroscopy, Solid State Specialization: Spintronics and Multiferroics. Ionics. D. Bharathi Mohan, Ph.D. G. Chandrasekaran, Ph.D. (Annamalai University) (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) Specialization: Magnetism and Magnetic materials, Specialization: I-VII Semiconductors, Plasmonics and Solar Ramaswamy Murugan, Ph.D. F.A.S.Ch (Pondicherry Cells. University) K.V.P. Lata, Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Astrophysics) Specialization: Materials for Lithium Batteries, Spintronic and Specialization: Atomic Physics: Ab-initio electronic structure Multiferroic materials. calculations; Mesoscopic Physics, CP Isolation, Beyond stand model. Associate Professors S. Sivaprakasam, Ph.D.(University of Hyderabad) UGC-Assistant Professor Specialization: Laser Dynamics. Yugeswaran SUbramanian, Ph.D(Bharathiar University, R. Sivakumar, Ph.D. (I.I.T, Madras) Coimbatore) Specialization: Fluid dynamics, Computational Physics, Specialization: Thermal Plasma Processing, Advanced Hydrogen Storage Materials. Coatings, Waste treatment and Clean Energy.

Assistant Professors Refer the website http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/department/ A. Ramesh Naidu, M.Phil, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad department-physics for detailed academic profile of all Specialization: Cognitive Neuroscience, Theoretical Condensed faculty members. Matter Physics. S. V. M. Satyanarayana, Ph.D. (IGCAR, Kalpakkam) All the Faculty members are recognised supervisors for Specialization: Computational Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics, guiding Ph.D. candidates. Nonlinear Dynamics, Quantum Information Science. Alok Sharan Ph.D. (I.I.T, Kanpur) Specialization: Lasers, Experimental nonlinear Optics.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 79 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences

The Department of Chemistry, started in the year 1987, offers 2 year M.Sc. (Chemistry), 5 year Integrated M.Sc. (Chemistry), and Ph.D. (Chemistry) programs. It is one of most productive and vibrant departments in Pondicherry University in terms of teaching and research. The department admits PG and Ph.D. students of higher merit from National level entrance test such as UGC-CSIR. Generally, our PG students qualify CSIR JRF/UGC JRF/Lectureship and GATE examinations and some of our students get chance to go abroad for higher studies. The Department of Chemistry is well equipped to support high quality teaching and international standard research activities. The department has highly qualified faculty members to conduct research in forefront areas of chemistry. Premier national funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC and AICTE support research work of the faculty members. Apart from individual major sponsored research projects by the faculty members, the department is also supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India through FIST program and by the University Grants Commission through UGC-SAP (DSA-I) program to achieve excellence in research. The faculty members are very active in research and publish research articles in highly reputed national and international journals. The research contribution of our faculty members fetched awards and recognitions at national and international level. Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is a feature of the department. The faculty and research scholars take active participation in National and International conferences/workshops to present the results of their research work. Periodically experts from various parts of the country and world visit our department and interact with the faculty/students through seminars/conferences/symposiums organized by the department.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY M.Sc. Chemistry (2 years): The question paper consists M.Sc. Chemistry (2 years) of 100 Multiple Choice Questions. 80 questions are M.Sc. Chemistry (5 year Integrated) Ph.D. Chemistry (Full Time) distributed among Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry at under graduate level and 20 questions  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION will be from English and test of reasoning. M.Sc. Chemistry – (Five-year Integrated): The question paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions, out of Ph.D. Chemistry (Full-Time, Part-Time (Internal)): The which 20 questions are from English at +2 level and Test of question paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions. Reasoning and the remaining 80 questions are distributed 80 questions are distributed among Inorganic, among Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at +2 level. Organic and Physical Chemistry at Post Graduate level and 20 questions will be from English and test of reasoning.

80  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES K. Anbalagan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Department of Chemistry has excellent working culture and Specialization: Nanomaterial Photocatalysis, Inorganic Photo facilities to carry out research in forefront areas of Chemistry. Chemistry, Nanosized Ferromagnetic materials, Surface The research areas focused are: Organic Synthesis, Polymer Adsorption Dynamics. Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Assymmetric Synthesis, Drug K. Tharanikkarasu, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Design and Medicinal Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Specialization: Controlled Radical Polymerization, Anionic Supramolecular Chemistry, Bio-Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Polymerization, Fuel Cell Membranes, Nanocomposites, Photo Chemistry, Nanomaterial, Physical Chemistry, Solid- Anti-TB and Anti-Malarial agents. State Chemistry, Magnetic Resonance, Theoretical Chemistry, Photocatalysis, Electro Chemistry, Crystal Engineering, Professor & Head Inorganic Photochemistry, Porphyrin Chemistry. The R. Venkatesan, Ph.D. (IIT-Bombay, Mumbai) instrumental facilities present at the Department are: HRMS, Specialization: Applied Photo Material Chemistry, Computers NMR (400 and 60 MHz), EPR (X-band), Single Crystal XRD, in Chemical Education, Electrochemistry. FT-IR, GC-MS, HPLC, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, C/H/ N/S analyzer, UV-Vis spectrometer, Fluorescence spectrometer Professors and cyclic voltammeter. The Department has excellent Bala. Manimaran, Ph.D. (IIT-Bombay, Mumbai) computational facility and computer networking for both intra Specialization: Organometallaics, Nanoscale Materials and and internet facilities. Sophisticated instruments like XPS, AFM, Supramolecular Chemistry. HR-TEM are available in the centralized facility. Every faculty C. Sivasankar, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) has individual laboratory with good research facilities to carry Specialization: Catalysis, Organometallics, Bioinorganic and out specific-area of research. The scholars have access to several Computational Chemistry. online journals and databases such as Sci-finder and Scopus. The M. Bakthadoss, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) faculties have research collaborations with other Departments Specialization: Stereo Selective Organic Synthesis, of the University/National/International research laboratories. Heterocyclic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Asymmetric Scientific seminars, invited lectures and group discussions are Synthesis. constantly held for the benefit of Ph.D. research scholars and M. Sc. students. The Department also conducts national and Associate Professor international conferences and seminars to strengthen the research G. Vasuki, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) activities Specialization: Green chemistry, Stereo selective Synthesis and Chemistry Education(Constructivist Learning). PLACEMENTS Outgoing Ph.D. and M.Sc. students find employment in leading Assistant Professors pharmaceutical companies like Dr. Reddy Research Laboratories, N. Dastagiri Reddy, Ph.D. (IIT-Kanpur, Kanpur) Shasun Drugs, G.V.K. Biosciences, SRF, Orchid Chemicals and Specialization: Main group organometallics, transition metal Pharmaceuticals Limited etc. Scholars/students find employment based homogenous catalysis. through campus interviews as well as by direct contact. The M. M. Balakrishnarajan, Ph.D. Research scholars after successful completion of Ph.D. get Post- (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli) doctoral position in renowned Universities/Institute in USA, Specialization: Chemical Information Sciences. Canada, Japan and European countries and some obtain faculty C. R. Ramanathan, Ph.D. positions in colleges/universities. Some of the M.Sc. students (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) qualify TOEFL and GRE and get admissions in USA, Canada and Specialization: Asymmetric synthesis, Drug design and European Universities for Ph.D. programs. discovery. Binoy Krishna Saha, Ph.D. ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) Research programs of the individual faculty are supported by Specialization: Crystal Engineering, Host-guest Chemistry, national funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC, AICTE etc. Polymorphism. for about `3.0 Crores and also the Department is supported S. Sabiah, Ph.D. (IIT-Madras, Chennai) (around ` 250 lakh) by special funding through DST – FIST Specialization: Bio-inorganic chemistry and Metal-carbene program. Recently, the Department has been recognized by the Chemistry. UGC through UGC-SAP(DSA-I) program and sanctioned Rs. Toka Swu, Ph.D. ( University, Lumami) 1.80 crore. Specialization: Material Science, Coordination Chemistry. R. Padmanabhan, Ph.D. FACULTY (University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) Professors Specialization: Quantum Dynamics, Excitation energy transfer. Bidhu Bhusan Das, Ph.D. (IIT-Kanpur, Kanpur) Specialization: Synthesis and state-of-the-art structure-property relations in Electronic and Magnetic Materials, Powder XRD, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (EPR, NMR).

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 81 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at Pondicherry University was started in September 1994. The Department is being supported by UGC- Special Assistance Programme at DRS level and by DST-FIST Programme. A National Facility for geochronology and isotope geosciences in housed in the Department. The Department strives to achieve academic excellence and to produce geoscientists with world class training.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Ph,D. Earth Sciences (Full – time, part time (Internal &External)) M.Sc. Applied Geology (2 year) The research programme includes course designed to Integrated M.Sc. Applied Geology (5 year) develop research orientation, and supervised research work These M.Sc. courses are designed to develop basic in conventional , as well as, emerging areas of geosciences. understanding of the earth and the earth processes, as State of the art research facilities, including XRD, ICP-AES, well as, skills to apply this knowledge to solve problems ICP-MS, TIMS, IRMS, optical microscopes and heating – of global and national importance. Curriculum includes freezing stage are available in the department. Additionally, theory courses offered by experienced faculty, practical XRF, EPMA, confocal Laser Raman Spectrometer and other courses with world class laboratory facilities, intensive field sophisticated research equipment useful for geo scientific training at the best locations in the country, and a project research are available in the Central Instrumentation work supported by sophisticated equipment. Facility M. Tech. Exploration Geoscience (2 year)  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION This post-M.Sc. course was introduced in 2010-11 session Selection for M.Sc. Applied Geology will be based on with an emphasis to provide specialized training in mineral, performance in entrance examination which will include petroleum and groundwater exploration. 100 Multiple Choice Questions in Geology at B.Sc. level. Selection for Integrated M.Sc. Applied Geology will be based on entrance examination consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions distributed equally among Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics +2 level. For admission to Ph.D. and M.Tech. programmes, entrance examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in Geology at M.Sc. level.

82  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Geophysics Laboratory: Digital refraction seismic timer with The Department has well equipped laboratories with sophisticated geophone, Terrameter, Portable magnetometer and Resistivity equipment to cater to the needs of practical course-work of M.Sc. meters are available. students as well as for research. Major facilities available in the Department are listed below: Topographic maps and Geological maps: Large collection of topographic maps in 1: 50000 scale covering southern Mineralogy, Petrology & Paleontology Laboratories: states of India and Geological maps of Indian states, Districts Student’s and Research model Polarizing Microscopes with and important mineral deposits in various scales have been Photographic facility heating-freezing stage for fluid inclusion procured. Analysis Stereoscopic zoom microscopes, Laser Particle Size Analyser, X-ray Powder Diffractometer, Isodynamic Magnetic RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Separator are available in the Department. SEM, XRF and EPMA The research areas offered by the Department are Geochemistry, are available in CIF to support paleontological / mineralogical / Isotope Geochronology, Ore Geology, Tectonics, Metamorphic petrological studies. Petrology and Paleoclimate studies, Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing and GIS. Interdisciplinary research with the Museum: The department has a Geology museum with a Departments of Chemistry and Physics are being actively collection of about 800 rock forming minerals, ore minerals, pursued in the fields of EPR spectroscopy of minerals and industrial minerals, various type of rocks and fossils. paleomagnetism. Inter-institutional collaborative research involving IITs, and PRL are also in progress. Presently, 25 full- Geochemical Laboratory: Advanced analytical facilities like ICP- time and 2 part-time scholars are working for Ph.D. All the AES, ICP-MS are available. This laboratory also has other minor faculty have research projects funded by DST,CSIR, UGC, PRL, equipment like Furnace, Electronic balance, Spectrophotometer, BRNS, PLANEX etc. Recognising the research capability of the Flame photometer, Conductivity meter, pH meter, MilliQ Water Department, DST has provided funds under FIST programme Purifier etc. (` 78 lakhs) for the Second Phase and UGC has sanctioned funds under SAP-DRS programme (` 70 lakhs) recently. Isotope Geoscience Laboratory: Thermal ionization mass spectrometer with ultra-clean laboratory to carry out Rb-Sr, Sm- Geochronology and Radiogenic Isotope Research Nd and U-Th-Pb geochronological and isotope studies is available. A variety of studies, such as, Archean crust-mantle evolution, This laboratory is also used for cosmogenic isotope studies (10Be, early oxygenation of the Earth, tectonic evolution of south 26Al) in collaboration with IUAC, New Delhi. Indian granulitic terranes, petrogenesis of carbonatites, origin of Proterozoic sedimentary basins and provenance of modern Computing and Remote sensing & GIS Facility: Adequate and ancient fluvial, deltaic and beach sediments and water-rock number of PCs with internet connectivity through University interaction studies are being carried out. Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd and Pb- intranet and online access for large number of journals and other Pb isotope compositions on whole-rock and mineral separates e-sources. ERDAS, ArcGIS, ENVI-IDL, Total Station Microsurvey are being routinely analyzed using a clean isotope geochemistry CADD2010 softwares and digital satellite imageries for remote lab and Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS, Triton sensing and GIS applications are available. - model of Thermo-Finnigan) and LA-ICPMS. 10Be and 26Al isotope studies are undertaken to estimate denudation and IRMS Laboratory: For measurement of stable isotope composition sedimentation rates. of H, C, O, S, in a variety of sample (water carbonates, sulphides Organic Metter etc) a lab is established Ore Geology as a central facility. There are active research programmes on the study of well known ore deposits in India and Russia to understand the environment Field Equipment: Global positioning system, Survey equipment, and process of ore formation. These research programmes SLR and Digital cameras are available to carryout geological field are supported by well equipped optical microscopy, fluid studies. inclusion, XRD and LA-ICP MS labs in the Department and EPMA, WD-XRF and Laser Raman Microprobe in the Central Instrumentation Facility. Geoscience Workshop: Rock cutting machine, thin section preparing machine, Mounting machine for polished ore blocks Stable isotope (hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur) are available for preparing thin sections and ore mounts. Ball analysis of carbonate, sulfide and sulfate ore minerals is also mill and Planetary mill with agate grinding sets, Automatic sieve carried out using IRMS for understanding processes of ore shaker are available for sample preparation. formation.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 83 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Rock Weathering and Sediment Geochemistry ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS: Research includes study of elemental, including REE, A Laser ablation system has been recently added to the ICP redistribution during the surface earth processes and its use – MS. Research activities on paleoclimate has been initiated in provenance and tectonic interpretations. Study of micro with setting up of IRMS based stable Isotope facility. and macro-level geochemical and mineralogical changes in different rock types weathering under different climatic FACULTY regimes is also being carried out. The research is carried out in well equipped laboratories with facilities for chemical Professors digestion of geological samples and elemental analysis by ICP- S. Balakrishnan, Ph.D. MS, ICP-AES and EPMA (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Specialization: Isotope Geology, Geochemistry. Paleoclimatology and climate studies M. S. Pandian, Ph.D. (Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad) Research involves reconstruction of the past climate employing Specialization: Economic Geology, Mineral Exploration. chemical and isotopic studies of various proxies such as lacustrine and deltaic sediments and tree-rings. The current Professor & Head projects deals with paleoclimate reconstruction of Cauvery D. Senthil Nathan, Ph.D. (IIT, Kharagpur) river basin and high resolution temperature reconstruction Specialization: Paleontology, Sedimentology. of western Himalaya. Research also includes isotopic characterization of modern precipitation for understanding Professors the evolution of isotopic composition of rainfall during Rajneesh Bhutani, Ph.D. precipitation. Modeling studies for proxy characterization and (Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad) response analysis is also being carried out. The research work Specialization: Isotope Geology, Tectonics. is supported by IRMS, particle size analyzer, XRD etc. Pramod Singh, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Remote Sensing and GIS Specialization: Geochemistry, Sedimentology. Research activities involved are lithological discrimination and mineral targeting using hyperspectral remote sensing and Associate Professor Planetary Geology. The lab is equipped with computational K. Srinivasamoorthy, Ph.D. (Annamalai University) facilities to do image processing and GIS related work. Software Specialization: Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing and GIS. – ERDAS Imagine 10, ENVI4.7, ARCGIS are available. Assistant Professors Micropaleontology Subhadip Bhadra, Ph.D. (IIT, Kharagpur) Research at post-graduate and PhD level is offered and the Specialization: Structural Geology, Geochemistry. laboratory is equipped with Wet laboratory, Stereozoom S. Lasitha, Ph.D. (Cochin University of Sci. & Tech.) Microscopes and SEM with all other essential facilities. Specialization: Geophysics (Seismology & Gravity). Manisha Kumari, Ph.D. Geophysics (Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur) With the help of Proton Precession Magnetometer and the Specialization: Palaeontology, Stratigraphy, Micropalaeontology. crustal modeling “Oasis Montaj” software ground magnetic Shyreyas Managave, Ph.D.(On EOL) studies are being carried out in the northeast part of Tamil (Maharaja Sayajirao University, Ahmedabad) Nadu. Specialization: Paleoclimatology & Stable Isotope Geology. Nurul Absar, Ph.D. Geohydrology (Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh) Groundwater and surface water chemistry, geochemical and Specialization: Sedimentary Geochemistry, Precambrian geohydrological modeling, thermodynamics and speciation Crustal Evolution, Sedimentology. modeling, remote sensing and GIS applications in groundwater K. N. Kusuma Ph.D. resource estimation and management is being done. (IIT Bombay) Equipments such as Flame photometer, Spectrophotometer, Specialization: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, GIS, Planetary Ion selective detectors and Resistivity equipments and Geology, Geomorpology. groundwater modeling software are available

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES The academic curriculum of the Department helps a good number of students to qualify in national level competitive examinations including NET, GATE, and to find placement in major geoscientific organizations like AMD, GSI, CGWB, NHPC, ONGC, etc. Private companies also recruit students through on and off campus placements.

84  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences

The department was established in the academic year 2007-08, with the aim to train students to make psychology more practically oriented and to apply the principles of psychology to cater to the needs of the society. The Department offers PG and PhD programmes. The two year M.Sc. (Applied Psychology) programme taught by competent faculty, instills in the students the professional competence and training to emerge as mental health professionals. The Department offers specialized focus on HRD Psychology, Clinical and Counselling Psychology. The Department is well equipped with state-of-the art laboratory and a well stacked library. The curriculum is integrated with field work in hospitals, industries in association with NGOs and consultancies

Mission A systematic study on the scientific nature, day to day application and problem solving nature of Psychology keeping the Indian context in view and serve the people in need proactively and thus serve the society and nation.

Vision To develop as a globally recognized destination for teaching and researching in the context of indigenous cultural and value system resulting in the further strengthening of Psychology as an academic discipline to serve all the stake holders

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FIELD WORK AND INTERNSHIP M.Sc. Applied Psychology There are two internships that students have to undergo. The The first two semesters are common for all the students in first internship is called as Internship – General, and the second M.Sc. Applied Psychology. The papers include: Cognitive internship as Internship – Specialization. The first internship will Psychology, Theories of Personality, Advanced Social be immediately after the first year during the summer vacation, Psychology, Research Methodology, Rehabilitation and the second internship will be carried out in the beginning of Psychology, Positive Psychology, Health Psychology, the fourth semester. Statistics in Psychology, and practicum. The students have to select either Clinical or Counselling or INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES HRD Psychology as a specialisation in the third semester. The Department has two well equipped laboratories for the The following are the papers to be taught: experimental, cognitive, clinical, industrial, and counseling i. Clinical Psychology psychology in addition to spacious class rooms with audio visual Psychopathology, Psychological Therapies, Community facilities. Apart from the test materials, equipments such as Psychology, Neuro Psychology, and Practicum – Clinical multi behavior therapy, EEG Alpha Bio Feedback, respiration, Psychology bio feedback, stammer suppression, aversion therapy etc are also ii. HRD Psychology available in the laboratory for their use in practice and research. Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Training and Development in Organisations, Industrial FACULTY Relations and Labour Welfare, and Practicum - HRD Professor & Head Psychology iii. Counselling Pyschology Surendra Kumar Sia, Ph.D. (University of Delhi, Delhi) Theories and Approaches to Counselling, Counselling Specializaiton: Organizational Psychology & Environmental Skills, Career Guidance and Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Positive Pyschology, Pyschology of Elderly. in educational settings, and Practicum – Counselling Professors Psychology Ph.D. Applied Psychology (Full-time & Part-time) Sibnath Deb, Ph.D., D.Sc. (University of Calcutta, Kolkata) The department has experienced Faculty Members to guide Specialization: Clinical, Health, Counselling, Child Safety, the doctoral students in different areas of psychology. Adolescent Reproductive Health including HIV/AIDS. B. Rangaiah, Ph.D. (University of Mysore, Mysore) Specialization: Cognitive Processes, Cross –Cultural, Mental  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Health, Statistics, Psychometrics The selection of the student for both MSc and PhD is Assistant Professors through an all India entrance examination conducted by D. Dhanalakshmi, Ph.D. (Osmania University, Hyderabad) the University. It consists of 80 multiple choice questions Specialization: Health Psychology on psychology and allied subjects and 20 on English and D. Barani Kanth, Ph.D. test of reasoning. (Periyar University, Salem) Specializaiton: Industrial Psychology, Counselling Psychology Rejoyson Thangal, M.Sc. (University of Mysore, Mysore) Specialization: Evolutionary Psychology, Sociobiology, Human Development

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 85 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES Dean: Prof. P.P. MATHUR

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department of Microbiology Centre for Genomic Science Department of Biotechnology Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology Department of Food Science and Technology Centre for Bioinformatics The School of Life Sciences is a leading School in Pondicherry The faculty members are involved in basic and applied research University and stands one of the most innovative in the country in different areas of Life Sciences and have established research in conducting interdisciplinary research and teaching in modern collaborations within India and abroad. They have been invited areas of Life Sciences. At present the School has six departments to deliver lectures and chair sessions in various National and and one centre. M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Biochemistry & International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops. Faculty and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Ecology and students have published papers in high impact journals and held Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology, Food Science and editorial assignments. Nutrition, Food Science and Technology and Bioinformatics are being offered. In addition, M.Tech in Computational Biology One of the most significant achievements of the School is that the and P.G. Diploma in Biotechnology are also offered. From this faculty have received very significant research support through year M.Sc. Genomics Science and M.Sc. Biotechnology are being extramural funding from national and international agencies like offered under Self-financing mode. The Department of Marine DST, DBT, UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DRDO, AICTE, AERB, AYUSH, Biology and Ocean Studies is based in Port Blair, Andaman & BRNS, Ministry of Earth Sciences, ONGC, MOEF & CC, Indo- Nicobar Islands. Ireland, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Population Council (USA) and Rockfeller Foundation (USA). All the departments have state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with sophisticated equipments to meet the needs of postgraduate and doctoral students. The infrastructure and research facilities in various departments of the School are being supported by DBT, DST-FIST and UGC-SAP programs. The School of Life sciences has Central Instrumentation facility in addition to Animal House and Food Processing Pilot Plant. A large number of students of the School have cleared competitive examinations like those conducted by CSIR, UGC, ICMR, ICAR-NET, DBT and GATE. Students have also got placement in reputed Institutes / Universities and industries in India and abroad.

The School has highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty who have received training at various prestigious institutions in India and abroad. Many of them have received national and international recognitions like Fellowship of the National Academy of Science India and Fellowship of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and Fellowship of Royal Society of Chemistry.

The faculty of the School have received a large number of national and international awards like Asutosh Mookerjee Memorial Award, Rockefeller Foundation Biotechnology Career Award, Biotechnology Overseas Award (DBT), Innovative Young Biotechnology Award, INSA-DFG Exchange Award, ICMR International Fellowship, Fogarty Fellowship, CSIR-CNRS Fellowship, BOYSCAST Fellowship, Renato Dulbecco Memorial Award and Best Researcher Award from European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) etc.

86  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY School of Life Sciences

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology was started as Department of Biological Sciences under School of Life Sciences in 1987 and had been offering M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Life Sciences. In 2004, the Department was renamed as Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Since then this Department has been offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

The Department offers a congenial environment for knowledge development, research training and for individual growth. The Department has an excellent complement of teaching by the faculty who are involved in basic and applied research in different areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The Faculty have teaching/postdoctoral research experience in Indian/ Foreign Universities/ Institutions. The Faculty in the Department have established research collaborations with Indian and foreign investigators. Faculty members were recipients of Rockefeller Foundation Biotechnology Career Award, Biotechnology Overseas Award (DBT),INSA-DFG Exchange Award, ICMR International Fellowship, Fogarty fellowship and CSIR CNRS Fellowship. A few faculty members have been Visiting Scientists to Population Council (USA), John Hopkins University (USA), University of Virginia, Cleveland Clinic (USA), (Fogarty Fellowships), and have visited USA, Germany and France. Prestigious awards like, Subhash Mukherjee Memorial Infar India, Oration Award, Asutosh Mookerjee Memorial Award, Life time Achievement Award. Renato Dulbecco Memorial Award, Best Researcher Award from European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). Fellowships of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), National Academy of Medical Sciences, and Young Scientists’ Award, have also been received by faculty. The Faculty members have been traveling within India and abroad on various academic assignments and for participating in Conferences. A few faculty members have been serving on editorial boards of various National and International Scientific Journals in additional to serving as peer reviewers.

The Department has received support from DST as a special funding under DST-FIST beginning from 2002, 2009 and a continuing support in 2018 with level II. The Department has also received the UGC – Special Assistance Program in 2011 and was a part of DBT – BUILDER Program in 2010. The Department Faculty secured extramural funding worth several crores of rupees from different National funding agencies such as DST, DBT, UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DRDO and Ministry of Environment & Forests. The Department has also attracted funding from International agencies like Population Council (USA) and the Rockfeller Foundation (USA). The Department has established collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic, USA for training students in Reproductive Biology.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH  Reproductive Endocrinology, Toxicology M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology  Microbial Biochemistry & Biotechnology Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology  Nanomedicine, Liver Regeneration  Natural Principles, Cell Signaling, Degenerative diseases  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson’ s, Alzhemier’s, Heart and Selection of students for the M. Sc. and Ph.D Programs Liver diseases is based on the National Level Entrance Examination  Phytomedicine conducted by the Pondicherry University at various centers  Gene delivery –Targeted therapy, Nano Oncology in the country. The test consists of 100 multiple choice  Tumorigenesis & Cell Signaling questions in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Zoology,  DNA Damage Response, DNA Repair Botany, Chemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Genetics,  Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Physiology and allied areas at B.Sc level for admission  Endocrinology & Ageing Biochemistry  of M.Sc Programme, and M.Sc level for entry to Ph.D. Sensorineural Degeneration and Cell Therapeutics; Retinal Biology. Programme. LABORATORY AND INSTRUMENTATION FACILITIES AVAILABLE The Department has state-of-the-art laboratories with an excellent modern instrumentation facility for teaching and advanced research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The Department has facilities to carry out research in in vitro and in vivo systems. The instrument facility includes- High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuges, Ultracentrifuge,

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 87 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Ultra sonicator, PCR, ELISA, Trans-blot apparatus, Geldoc apparatus, CO2-incubators, Phase contrast microscope, UV- Assistant Professors Vis Spectrophotometers, Ultra pure water-purifier and cold R. Rukkumani, Ph.D. (Annamalai University, Chidambaram) room. Specialization: Cancer Biology & Nano oncology, Liver Toxicity, Phytotherapy, Molecular Medicine, Targeted therapy OTHER FACILITIES S. Sudharani, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry)  The Department has an equipped animal cell culture Specialization: Immunology, Cell Signaling in Degenerative facility. Diseases, Nanotherapy  The Department has an exclusive computer laboratory C. Thirunavukkarasu, Ph.D. (University of Madras, with a high-speed internet connectivity. Chennai)  The faculty and students are provided access to Specialization: Hepatocarcinogenesis, Nano Medicine Liver the School of Life Sciences Animal House facility for Regeneration experimental research. P. Latha, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Reproductive Biology and Phytomedicine SPECIAL GRANTS RECEIVED Kitlangki Suchiang, Ph.D.  The Department has been granted with DST-FIST (Level (North Eastern Hill University, Shillong) II) support in 2018(Rs. 149.0 Lakhs) Specialization: Endocrinology, Ageing Biochemistry  The Department has received DST-FIST repeat support Madhu Dyavaiah Ph.D. (University of Mysore) in 2009 (Rs. 70 Lakhs) Specialization: Biotechnology, DNA damage response  The Department is a recipient of a Collaborative Asmita Dasgupta Ph.D.(Jadavpur University, Kolkata) Research Grant awarded to the Departments of Specialization: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and the Center for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University UGC-FACULTY RECHARGE under the IPLS program of the Department of PROGRAM Biotechnology, New Delhi, in 2010 (`9 crores). UGC- Assistant Professor  The Department is a recipient of the UGC-SAP grant Subbulakshmi Chidambaram, Ph.D. (` 45.3 lakhs) in 2011. (University of Goettingen, Germany)  The Department has also received grants under DST- Specialization: Sensorineural Degeneration and Cell PURSE programme. Therapeutics; Retinal Biology.

EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION / SKILL FORMATION / KNOWLEDGE GENERATION Every year a good number of students from this Department qualify in the UGC/CSIR-NET Exam and GATE and enter into Premier Research Institutes in India. Also some of our students get high scores in GRE/TOEFL exams and enter foreign Universities to pursue their Ph.D. programs. Our students have also been placed in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics companies.

FACULTY Professor & Head P. P. Mathur, Ph.D. (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi) Specialization: Reproductive Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Endocrinology and Bioinformatics Professor K. Jeevaratnam, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) Specialization: Nutrition Biochemistry, Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology

88  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY School of Life Sciences

The Department was started in the year 2009 and was housed under the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences. The Department is committed to excellence in education, research and extension. The Department is being strengthened with various research units and periodical update / modernization of the curricula. The Department of Microbiology at the Pondicherry University, School of Life Sciences, brings together a variety of researchers as faculty of this programme who are specialized in their domains and united by the common goal of understanding the “Microbes”.The department has been offering M. Sc. and Ph. D. courses in Microbiology. As the microbial activities are so diverse, the microbiology programme is a multidisciplinary subject, which will have the roots of life science, environmental science, and engineering. Traditional microbiology is considered to be an important area of study in biology since it has enormous potential and vast scope in fermentation, bioremediation and biomedical technology. But the recent developments from human microbiome project, metagenomics and microbial genome projects have expanded its scope and potential in the next generation drug design, molecular pathogenesis, phylogeography, production of smart biomolecules, etc. Modern Microbiology has expanded its roots in genome technology, nanobiotechnology, green energy (biofuel) technology, bioelectronics etc. Considering recent innovations and rapid growth of microbiological approaches and applications in human and environmental sustainability, the M.Sc. Microbiology curriculum is designed to enlighten the students in basics of Microbiology to recent developments.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY LABORATORY AND INSTRUMENTATION M.Sc. Microbiology FACILITIES AVAILABLE The Department has state of the art laboratories with an Ph.D. Microbiology excellent modern instrumentation facility for teaching and advanced research in Microbiology. The instrument facility  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION includes- Laminar air flow, autoclave, microbial incubators, M.Sc. Microbiology: The selection of students is based BOD incubator, High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuges, HPLC, on All India entrance examination. The question paper Ultracentrifuge, PCR, CO2-incubators, microscopes, UV-Vis will consist of 100 multiple choice questions testing the Spectrophotometers, water-purifier and -80°C. Further major basic knowledge of the students in general and applied equipment are available in the central instrumentation facility microbiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and genetic engineering FACULTY Ph.D. Microbiology: For admission to the Ph.D program, UGC/CSIR- NET qualified students are directly admitted Professor & Co-ordinator to the program. Students can join the Ph.D. Program Joseph Selvin, Ph.D. based on merit as per list prepared following the National (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) Specialization: Metagenomics and Bioprospecting Level Entrance Examination conducted by Pondicherry University and are entitled to receive the University Assistant Professors Fellowship. Research Fellows selected in Research Projects Maheswaran Mani, Ph.D. who are desirous to register for Ph.D. have to appear for the (Justus Liebig University, Germany) Entrance Examination. Specialization: Infection-Immunity, Stem cell biology Sharmili Jagtap, Ph.D. (National Chemical Laboratory, Pune) Specialization: Enzyme Technology, Developmental Biology. Regina Sharmila Dass, Ph.D. THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH (University of Mysore, Mysore) The faculty members are actively engaged in research and Specialization: Fungal Genetics and Mycotoxicology. published papers in international impact journals. Various funded Busi Siddhardha, Ph.D. projects by UGC, DST-SERB, DBT, DST Indo-Ireland and CSIR (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad) are being implemented in Department of Microbiology. Based on Specialization: Drug discovery and Microbial catalysis. the expertise of the faculty, the following thrust area of research are being promoted in the Department of Microbiology:

Metagenomics and Microbial Bioprospecting. Fungal Genetics and Mycotoxicology Microbial Biocatalysis and Drug Discovery Enzyme Technology Host-Pathogen interaction

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 89 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRE FOR GENOMIC SCIENCE Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences

The field of genomic science is a recently emerged highly prospective field with fast expanding opportunities in industries (genome sequence technologies, bio-data analytics and genome medicine), academic, research, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The field of Genomics and other allied areas of the Life Sciences have been emerging revolutionized with high- throughput sequencing and data analysis of microbial, plant and animal genomes, supported with knowledge from various domains which include engineering, biology and computer science. Particularly the ‘post-genomics’ fields such as big-data analysis, synthetic biology, genome engineering, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomic engineering, pangenomics and metagenomics have unlocked the biological functions encoded in genomes. This programme would enrich the students with genome depositories, high throughput sequencing / gene expression studies, phylogenetic analysis and genome annotation techniques. The teaching modules and the syllabus would enrich the students with in-depth knowledge on the emerging scientific advancement of genome science and technology

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY LABORATORY AND INSTRUMENTATION M.Sc. Genomic Science (Self-Financed Course) FACILITIES AVAILABLE The centre is being established with facilities available with Microbial Genomics Research Lab and ongoing Marine Synthetic Biology programme. The facilities available include  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Multimode Microplate Reader, RT-PCR machine, HPLC- M.Sc. Genomic Science: The selection of students is based preparative (Shimadzu), FPLC, Chemidoc - gel imaging, on All India entrance examination. The question paper Biosafety cabinet (Esco), PCR machine (Eppendorf), Deep will consist of objective type based 100 multiple choice Freezers (-80 & -20) (New brunswick), Stackable incubator questions. The questions will test the basic knowledge of shaker (Scigenics Biotech) with CO2 sparging facility, the students in fundamentals of biology, basic science, Water purification system, Cooling Centrifuges, Vacuum biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and genetic concentrator with lyophilizer Unit. The facility is being engineering. expanded with FT-IR Spectrophotometer and computational facilities. Further major equipment are available in the Central Instrumentation Facility.

FACULTY Professor & Course Co-ordinator Joseph Selvin, Ph.D. (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute) Specialization: Metagenomics and Bioprospecting

90  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY School of Life Sciences

The Department of Biotechnology, established in 1992, offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Biotechnology. DBT, Govt. of India supports our Department to strengthen the M. Sc. Biotechnology teaching programme. To augment a vibrant research and to develop a modern infrastructure facility the members of the faculty attract extramural grants from national (UGC, DBT, DST, CSIR, AICTE, AERB, ICMR, BRNS and MOES) and international (Rockefeller Foundation and Danish Government) agencies. Publications from our Department attest the exemplary of research work carried out in the Department. Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full-time)  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY The Department offers a full-time Ph.D. programme for M.Sc. Biotechnology which students are admitted through All India entrance Ph.D. Biotechnology (Full-time) examination conducted by the University. The number of PG-Diploma in Biotechnology(Add on course) students to be admitted for Ph.D. is decided on the basis of requirement and the number of vacancies available in the Department. The students admitted for Ph. D. programme  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION through University Entrance Examination are offered M. Sc. Biotechnology a stipend of Rs. 8,000/- per month for a period of three Twenty Nine students are admitted based on merit through years. Those with JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR) are the DBT-JNU All India Entrance Examination(CEEB) exempted from appearing in the entrance examination. conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Additionally, 2 top ranking students from among those who PG-Diploma in Biotechnology (Add-on course) are natives of Union Territory of Puducherry (appeared in This is of two semester course offered during evening hours CEEB and qualified with cut off mark) are also admitted. All to students. Twenty Students are admitted based on merit the students admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology programme in the qualifying examination and the reservation is given through DBT-JNU entrance examination are given a as per University norms. fellowship @ Rs. 5,000/- p.m. Twenty students are admitted under self financing mode (Rs. 1,00,000/- per year) based on merit in the Entrance Examination conducted by the Pondicherry University.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 91 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH A. Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, Ph.D.  Drug discovery from microbes, plants and animals. (Tamil University, Thanjavur)  Nucleic acid of plant pathogens Specialization: Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology,  Probiotics for disease control in fish, shrimp, poultry and Herbal Drug Development cancer. B. Sudhakar, Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)  Plant genomics and Genetic engineering of crop plants Specialization: Stem Cell Biology, Nano Biotechnology, Cancer  Nosocomial infections; Bacterial pathogens; Host – Biology. pathogen interaction; Quorum sensing  Stem Cell Biology Assistant Professors  Biological Nanomaterials Lata Shukla, Ph.D.  Epigenetics and Protein Engineering (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)  Chemical Biology Specialization: Plant Biotechnology, Free Radical Research. K. Prashanth, Ph.D. SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED (JIPMER, Pondicherry University, Puducherry) The Department receives research grants from different funding Specialization: Medical Biotechnology, Immunology, Medical agencies like DBT, DST, UGC, CSIR, AYUSH, AERB, ICMR, Microbiology. MOES, Puducherry Government and Industries. The Department V. Venkateswara Sarma, Ph.D. is supported by the DST-FIST and the UGC-SAP programmes. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Arunkumar Dhayalan, Ph.D. The Department is equipped with spacious laboratories with state- (Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany) of-the art facilities such as Cold room, Photo-documentation, Specialization: Epigenetics, Protein Engineering Plant tissue culture, Biosafety, Animal cell culture and Animal house. The Department also has equipment such as high speed refrigerated centrifuges, UV-Vis spectrophotometer,

Bioreactor system, Fermenter, CO2 incubators, CO2-O2 Incubator, Electrophoresis apparatus, Electroporator, Gel documentation and chemiluminescent system, Multimode reactor, PCR, Real- time PCR, Flash Chromatography, HPLC, GC, LCMS, Vacuum concentrator, TG and 2D Electrophoresis (IEF), Flow cytometer, Lyophilizer, Luminometer, MACS (Magnetic Active Cell Sorter) Phase contrast, Fluorescence and Inverted Microscopes, -80o C deep freezers, Ultrasonicator, Luminescence Spectrometer and Microplate Spectrofluorimeter.

FACULTY Professor & Head V. Arul, Ph.D. (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) Specialization: Aqua Culture, Marine & Food Biotechnology. Professors N. Sakthivel, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction, Biological Nanomaterials N. Arumugam, Ph.D. (University of Delhi, Delhi) Specialization: Genetic Manipulation of Crop plants, Molecular Plant Breeding.

92  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES School of Life Sciences

The major objective of this Department has been to provide interdisciplinary high quality education to students in order to deepen their understanding of contemporary ecological and environmental issues. The faculty have received international and national research awards and medals. Some have also been elected to the fellowship of National Academies and professional societies and are on the editorial boards of national and international journals.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Sciences Professor & Head Ph.D. Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Full time) S. Jayakumar, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli)  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: Remote Sensing & GIS, Land cover dynamics and modelling, Landscape Ecology, Carbon dynamics, Environmental Selection of students for M.Sc. and Ph.D. is based on All Informatics, Forest Ecology. India Entrance Examination. The question paper will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions from all branches of Professors Ecology & Environmental Sciences; Botany, Biotechnology, N. Parthasarathy, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Biodiversity; Conservation Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Specialization: Biodiversity & Conservation, Forest Ecology, Impact Assessment, Pollution and Toxicology, Remote Diversity and Ecology of lianas, Medicinal Plant Resources sensing and GIS, Statistics and Zoology . K. V. Deviprasad, Ph.D. (Purdue University, USA) Specialization: Theoretical studies, Modeling, Policy, Climate Change and Environmental Law & Policy. THRUST AREAS: Biodiversity and Conservation; Environmental Pollution; Associate Professors Agro-Ecosystem; Weed Ecology; Land use Planning; Resource D. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D. Management; Wetland Ecology; Mathematical Modelling; (Annamalai University, Chidambaram) Human Ecology and Environmental Health; Remote Sensing Specialization: Agriculture and Weed Ecology, Medicinally useful and GIS; Environmental Informatics, Marine Ecology; Coastal weeds Zone Management; Constructed wetlands; Conservation S. S. Sundaravel, M.A., P.G.Diploma in Planning (CEPT, Biology; Plant Animal Interactions; Ornithology and Wildlife Ahmedabad) Ecology. Specialization: Environmental Impact Assessment, Landscape Ecology & Planning, Global Change. R & D PROJECTS: SM. Sundarapandian, Ph.D. Faculty members received funds for research projects from (Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) UGC, DST, MOEF & Climate change, ONGC, Rockefeller Specialization: Biodiversity and conservation, Forest Ecology, Foundation, US Fish and Wildlife Service and other funding Climate Change & Carbon Mitigation, Biological Invasion, agencies. Population Ecology, Medicinal Botany, Soil Biology & Fertility. PLACEMENT Assistant Professor In renowned research institutions and Universities in India Suja P. Devipriya, Ph.D. and abroad, Government Organizations and NGOs. (Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi) Specialization: Photo catalysis, Water Quality and Water INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Treatment Technologies, Environmental Biotechnology, Solid The department has well equipped laboratory with Waste Treatment. sophisticated equipments such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Skalar Auto Analyzer; UV Spectrophotometer, Gel-apparatus, Cooling high speed Centrifuge, FTIR Stereoscopic microscopes and Flame photometer, etc.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 93 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

94  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY School of Life Sciences

The Department of Food Science and Technology (Formerly Food Science and Nutrition) under the School of Life Sciences was established in the year 2007 offering post graduate courses and Ph.D programme in Food Science and Nutrition and Food Science and Technology (2009-2010 onwards). The major objective of the department is to implement education, research and outreach programs which are premeditated to provide a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply that enhances human health. The faculty members in Food Science and Technology come from diverse backgrounds and cover a wide range of specialties. We have experts in the areas of food chemistry, food microbiology and food safety, food processing, food engineering, food analysis, biotechnology and bio-processing, clinical nutrition, biochemical and molecular nutrition, community nutrition and dietetics.

 INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAMMES OF STUDY The Department is well equipped with spacious laboratories M. Sc. Food Science and Nutrition and sophisticated equipment. The Department has acquired M. Sc. Food Science and Technology state-of-the-art food processing pilot plant. The pilot plant Ph.D. Food Science and Nutrition(Full time) facility house various food processing equipment of semi Ph.D. Food Science and Technology(Full time) industrial scale such as canning and retort unit, spray drying unit, modified atmosphere packing unit, industrial baking  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION unit, freeze drying unit, tray drier and fluidized bed drier in addition to other smaller equipment. The selection of student is based on All India Entrance Examination. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition FACULTY The question paper will consists of 100 Multiple Choice Professor & Head Questions in Human physiology, Food Microbiology, S. John Don Bosco, Ph.D. Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics and allied ( Agricultural University, Coimbatore) areas. Specialization: Agricultural Process Engineering M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology The question paper will consists of 100 Multiple Choice Professor Questions in Basic Mathematics, Food Microbiology, H. Prathap Kumar Shetty, Ph.D. Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, (National Institute of Nutrition/ Mangalore University, Agricultural Engineering and allied areas Managlore) Specialization: Food Safety, Food Biotechnology

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH Associate Professor Food product development by using Novel Processing Techniques, S. Haripriya , Ph.D. Development of gadgets/ machineries for the Food Processing, (Avinashilignam University for Women, Coimbatore) Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Phytochemicals, Safety Specialization: Nutritional Epidemiology, Antioxidant Assurance of Food, Novel Food Products based on Functional and Phytochemicals, Food Chemistry, Food Security, Starter Cultures, Fermented Foods and Starter Culture and Meat Community Nutrition Processing. Assistant Professors Narayanasamy Sangeetha, Ph.D. (Avinashilignam University for Women, Coimbatore) Specialization: Food Product Development, Therapeutic Nutrition, Community Nutrition. Sunooj K.V., Ph.D (University of Mysore) Specialization: Meat Science and Food Engineering Seghal Kiran.G, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University ) Specialization: Molecular Microbiology (Genome Mining)

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 95 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRE FOR BIOINFORMATICS School of Life Sciences

The Centre for Bioinformatics in Pondicherry University was started as Sub Distributed Information Centre of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (DBT) in 1991. The mandate of the Centre is to train manpower and conduct research in various areas of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Recognizing the progress made by the Centre, DBT upgraded the Centre to a full Centre level in 2002 and several new positions were sanctioned and additional funding was allocated.

The Centre is identified as a Centre of Excellence for Research and Training in the field of Bioinformatics by the Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi from 2007 to 2013 and awarded a special grant of ` 3.69 crores. The Centre has taken up several research projects and has offered modular courses in Bioinformatics under this Grant.

The Centre started a innovative M.Sc., program in Bioinformatics in 2007 supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the scheme of “Innovative Programme - Teaching & Research in Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas”. For advanced research in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the Centre started Ph.D. Programme in 2009. The Centre also received UGC Special Assistance Program (SAP) at the DRS-I level in 2012. The Centre for Bioinformatics has received a grant of` 1 crore under DST-FIST program for procuring sophisticated equipment.

The Centre started an innovative M.Sc. program in Computational Biology fully funded by DBT in a network mode with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai and Anna University, Chennai in 2010. This programme is first of its kind in the country and upgraded to M.Tech program in Computational Biology from 2014 in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai. The Centre has also signed an MoU with Institute of Bioinformatics (IoB), Bangalore for collaborative research and Ph.D. guidance. The Ph.D. students can visit these labs for collaborative research and the details are available at www.bicpu.edu.in.

All students, research scholars and faculty are provided round-the-clock computing facility. The Centre has established a separate wet lab facility with sophisticated equipments. Most of the past students have been placed in various leading research institutions and industries.

Over the past few years, the Centre has taken up research activities in the areas of molecular evolution, systems biology, molecular modeling, structural biology, database development etc., and several papers have been published in highly reputed International and National Journals. The faculty and students have received projects/fellowships from various funding agencies like Department of Biotechnology, Department of Information Technology, University Grants Commission, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-JRF/SRF, Department of Science and Technology, DST-Innovation in Science pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) and Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship.

University supported the Centre with a separate state-of-art building of about 35000 sqfts with complete UPS power back up for all rooms. The building is having 3 computer labs, 13 Faculty rooms, 13 individual research labs for faculty, common wet lab, common instrument room, Library, class rooms and a seminar hall.

96  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY M.Sc. Bioinformatics INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES M.Tech. Computational Biology Ph.D. Bioinformatics A. Computers and Communication facility  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Tesla GPU server, Xeon Quad Core Servers (4 Nos.), Xeon Cluster M.Sc. Bioinformatics Servers (3 Nos.), Itanium Server, AMD Opteron Server, Wipro Selection is based on an entrance examination conducted at Xeon Server, HP Workstations (5 Nos.), Silicon Graphics Fuel various Centres by Pondicherry University. The test consists Machine, Apple iMac (2 Nos.), HCL Laptops (5 Nos.), HCL/HP of multiple choice questions in Biology, Biochemistry, Intel Core i5/Core 2 Duo Workstations (145 Nos.) – Works on Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics, both Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics. Modern computing facilities and round-the-clock internet M.Tech. Computational Biology connectivity are provided to the students to meet their academic Selection will be based on a common entrance examination and research needs. to be conducted at various Centres by Pondicherry University. The details will be advertised in newspapers B. Wet lab and will be available at www.pondiuni.edu.in, www.bicpu. The Centre has developed a separate wet lab facility. The lab is edu.in and www.annauniv.edu. The test consists of multiple functional with the following equipment: SPR Biocore-3000, choice questions in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular High performance Liquid Chromatography (AKTA-HPLC), UV- Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Computer Visible Spectrophotometer, ELISA Reader, Gel Documentation Science, Statistics and Mathematics. System, PCR Thermal Cycler, -80˚C Deep Freezers, -20˚C Freezer, Refrigerated Table Top Centrifuge, Quartz Distillation A stipend of ` 12,500/- p.m. will be provided by the Unit, Water purification system, Bench To Freeze Dryer, Vertical Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Gel apparatus, Horizontal Gel apparatus, Western blot apparatus, Delhi for all the students admitted UV illuminator, and pH meter. The Centre is having a cell culture facility. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics Selection is based on an entrance examination conducted C. Software packages at various Centres by Pondicherry University. The test Schrodinger Glide, Discovery Studio 3.1, Amber 16, Autodock, consists of multiple choice questions in Bioinformatics, Dock, Modeller, Gromos 96, V-Life, Whatif, EMBOSS, BioEdit, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Phred, Consed, GeneScan, Statistica, MEGA, R and Kaspersky Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, end-point serurity-10. Statistics and Mathematics at PG level. Candidates who have qualified for JRF (UGC / CSIR-NET / DBT-BINC) are exempted from entrance exam. They can apply directly. D. Resources & Services A separate website, designed in-house and hosted in the web server, available at www.bicpu.edu.in is being maintained by the The University has signed an MoU with Institute of Centre. Information about courses, admissions, syllabus, seminar Bioinformatics (IoB), Bangalore for collaborative research notifications & various opportunities for traineeship/ studentship and Ph.D. guidance. Selected candidates can also work at / JRF are updated periodically. Bioinformatics related tools can be IoB on collaborative projects. downloaded from the site.

SPECIAL GRANTS In addition the centre has Domain Name Server (DNS), Database • DBT - Bioinformatics grant (Continuing Scheme) Server, E-Book Intranet Server, Proxy Server and Cluster • DBT – M.Tech. Computational Biology (Continuing Computing servers. Scheme) • UGC – Special Assistance Program (2012-2017) E. Databases & Other information resources in the • DST-FIST program (2014-2019) Centre • DIT - CoE in Bioinformatics (2007 - 2013) • DBT - Advanced P.G. Diploma in Bioinformatics Books (2001 -2008) Approximately 600 books available in the reference library of the • UGC - Innovative Programme-Teaching and research Centre in Interdisciplinary. Journals Scientific American, Cell, Current Science Access to E-Journals University has access to UGC Infonet Journals, Science Direct, Blackwell Publishers, EBSCO Databases.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 97 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PLACEMENT DETAILS Some of the students trained in the Centre are placed in the Professors following organizations between 2001 and 2017: Basant K. Tiwary, Ph.D. (Bose Institute, Kolkata) Industry Placements Specialization: Molecular Evolution and Systems Biology. P. T. V. Lakshmi, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  HCL Info Systems Specialization: Phytomatics, Genomics and Proteomics,  Tata Consultancy Services biofuel from Cyenobacteria.  Molecular Connections, Bangalore  Institute of Bioinformatics, Bangalore  Protein Lounge, Bhubaneswar Associate Professor  Genemines, Chennai R. Krishna, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  BIOBASE Databases Indian Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Specialization: X-ray Crystallography (Proteins), Molecular  Computational Research Lab, Pune Modeling (Protein & DNA).  Jubilant Biosys, Bangalore  Wipro Technologies, Chennai Assistant Professors  Schrödinger, Hyderabad M. Suresh Kumar, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  EnZene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Specialization: Structural Studies on Viral Proteins,  ABLE C Drive, Bangalore Promiscuity of Antibodies, Inhibitors for Viral Proteases.  Persistent Systems Limited, Pune Archana Pan, Ph.D. (Jadavpur University, Kolkata) Specialization: Comparative Genomics, Molecular Evolution, Teaching/ Research Placements Drug Design.  Pusan , South Korea R. Amutha, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  Stony Brook University, New York Specialization: Computational Biology, Molecular Dynamics,  Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea Simulations, Drug Design.  University of Madras, Chennai B. Syed Ibrahim, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai)  Central Sericulture Research & Training Institute, Mysore Specialization: Macromolecule Crystallography, protein-  Institute of Microbial Technology Institute, Chandigarh protein interaction analysis, Venom protein studies.  Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad A. Murali, Ph.D. (Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati)  Alagappa University, Karaikudi Specialization: Structural Biology, Transmission electron  Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai microscopy, Single particle analysis, Nano-biotechnology.  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi S. Mohane Coumar, M.Pharm, Ph.D.  National Institue of Immunology, New Delhi (Punjab University, Chandigarh)  Kumaun University, Nainital Specialization: Drug design and Medicinal Chemistry  Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal Development.  Amity University V. Amouda, Ph.D (Pondicherry University)  Yeungnam University, South Korea Specialization: Database Management Systems, Algorithms.  Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana  Technical University of Munich, Germany  La Trobe University, Australia  Swinburne University of Technology, Australia  Louisiana State University, USA  University of Illinois  University of Lisbon, Portugal

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH Molecular Evolution, Systems Biology, DNA-Protein Interactions, Comparative Genomics, Protein Structure Modeling, Molecular modeling, X-ray Crystallography, Drug Design, Cell Signaling, Single particle analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology.

FACULTY Professor & Centre Head A. Dinakara Rao, Ph.D. (Sri Ventakeswara University, Tirupati) Specialization: Cell Signaling, Molecular Entomology, and Biochemistry.

98  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

Dean: Prof. K. SRINIVAS

Department of English Department of French Department of Hindi Department of Sanskrit Department of Philosophy Department of Physical Education and Sports Centre for Foreign Languages Escande Chair in Asian Christian Studies

All the Departments offer P.G. and Ph.D. programmes. The The Centre for Foreign Languages offers evening certificate and School caters to the needs of a large number of students of the diploma courses in Japanese, French, Spanish, German and University and some of the faculty members of the School have Arabic. made enormous contributions to their respective disciplines and they are known and recognised in the academic community for their scholarship

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 99 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH School of Humanities

The Department of English, one of the oldest departments of the University, was established in 1986, and since its inception, the Department has been the hub of teaching and research activity, attracting a cross-section of students and research scholars from all over the country. It has established itself as a stronghold of Comparative Literature, teaching Comparative Literary Theory and fostering Comparative Literary Studies between English and other literatures. In recent years, Translation Studies, Cultural Studies, Ecocritical Studies, Dalit Studies and Disability Studies too have emerged as thrust areas, inspiring inter-disciplinary and intra- disciplinary insights among faculty and students alike.

At the Postgraduate level, the Department of English offers courses in poetry, drama, prose and fiction of canonical British Literature, American Literature, and other National literatures thus offering a good training for UGC-NET aspirants, and all those who are keen on acquainting themselves with the representative texts. A strong theoretical foundation is laid with two Literary Theory courses spread over two semesters. The Department also offers courses in ELT and Research Methodology which are application-oriented. A high-point of our M.A. Programme is the research project that encourages individual initiative and self-study on the part of the students. Emerging areas of study such as Media Studies, Postcolonial Studies, and Gender Studies, along with an array of specialized electives, make for an M.A. programme: a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. A PG Diploma course on Professional Communication in English (PGDPCE) has been offered as an Add-on Evening programme to cater to the demands of the other Department Students and job-goers on and off the campus.

The faculty members of the Department of English also engage Functional English classes for the fast-mushrooming integrated courses in various other allied disciplines. As the Department celebrated its Silver Jubilee Year, it has set a distinct path to get even better in its academic standards and commitment to the community and nation at large. The Department takes pride in being one of the best Departments for high quality degree programs, affordability and career prospects.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES M.A. English and Comparative Literature The English Department, through the weekly Research and Journal Ph.D. English Alert Forum, encourages sharing of research activities, both of (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External)) the faculty members and the scholars. The students and scholars PG Diploma in Professional Communication in English are encouraged to participate in various cultural and academic (PGDPCE) events locally and nationally. The department is actively engaged in developing research and other acumen by organizing outreach  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION programs such as organization of seminars, conferences, short M.A.: The entrance Examination would comprise 100 term course and workshops. Visiting fellows and guest faculty Multiple Choice Questions of a general nature drawn from are encourged to interact with students, scholars and faculty. The Undergraduate syllabi from Indian Universities. The major WRITER IN RESIDENCE is a unique programme, initiated in focus is on poetry, prose, drama and literary criticism- 2010 to provide opportunity to creative writers to reside in the British, American, Commonwealth and Indian—that an campus and to share their expertise and experience with faculty, undergraduate is expected to be familiar with—an overall scholars and students alike. awareness of literature is what is tested. ALUMNI AND PLACEMENT Ph.D.: A national level entrance test - with 100 Multiple The department has an active alumni programme where in Choice Questions drawn from the postgraduate syllabi of students and scholars are linked to the alma mater. Alumni are also Indian Universities, wherein a greater emphasis will be encouraged to develop healthy active bonds with the department given to evaluating the research aptitude and awareness of and efforts to organize alumni meets are part of the department International literary movements, theoretical perspectives initiative. The Placement cell of the Department makes an effective and writing from across cultures. coordination between the outgoing students and prospective employers thereby leading to placement of more than 90 percent of our students/scholars in various corporate and academic bodies.

100  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

INFRASTRUCTURE Associate Professors The Department has well-ventilated classrooms and Binu Zachariah, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad, seminar halls having suitable seating capacity. Besides the Hyderabad) faculty’s personal computers, the office too is equipped Specialization: Comparative Literature, Communication with state of the art computers having internet facilities. Skills, American Fiction. The Department also has all necessary audio-visual equipment. K. Reshmi, Ph.D. (Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore) Specialization: Feminist Writing, Ecocriticism, Comparative Literature and Canadian Literature. FACULTY Ujjwal Jana, Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur) Professor Specialization: Indian Aesthetics, Indian Writing in English, Sujatha Vijayaraghavan, Ph.D.(IIT, Chennai) Narratology, Theatre Studies, Regional Studies, Literary Specialization: Indian Writing in English, Translation Studies, Theory. Postcolonial Studies. Oral Literatures & Folklore Studies. Assistant Professors Professor & Head Lakhimai Mili, Ph.D (NEHU, Shillong) H. Kalpana, Ph.D.(Pondicherry University) Specialization: Indian Writing in English and English Specialization: Canadian and American Literature, Women’s Language Teaching Literature, Feminist Studies and Cultural Studies. Clement S. Visaka Devi, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Specialization: Comparative Literature, Poetry and Professor Translation Studies Clement Sagayaradja Lourdes, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Specialization: Indian Writing in English and Translation Studies. T. Marx., Ph.D. (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli ) Specialization: Comparative Literature, Drama, Subaltern Studies and Translation.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 101 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH School of Humanities The Department of French has strived to maintain a high standard in academics and research. Created in 1987, the Department of French aims to promote French & Francophone Studies as well as Translation Studies in India at the Post-Graduate and Doctorate levels, thus enhancing the historical links Puducherry has had with France, and renewing the bilateral ties and cultural dialogues with the Francophone countries. The French Dept. has a 100% placement ; its alumni are well placed, mostly in the teaching profession, or in the French Embassy at New Delhi, or as Language Specialists in reputed companies of the corporate world such as Renault - Nissan, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, Ernst & Young, or banks like HSBC, Société Générale, and Deutsche Bank. As per the M.O.U.s signed with many Universities in France, the exchange of students and Faculty has been concretized. Under the Study India Programme too, French students come to pursue studies at our University, and the French Dept. acts as a liaison between them and the Depts where they follow courses. Every year, there is an increasing demand for admission to M.A. French and Basic French courses offered by the Dept. This Department of French of Pondicherry University is one of the first in French Studies in India to get the SAP ; this Project has now entered its Phase-II and was granted one Crore by the UGC. The Department of French is also designated by SWAYAM-ARPIT as the National Resource Centre for the French modules on MOOC.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation) Ph.D. French (Full-time & Part-time (Internal & Professor & Head External)) S. Pannirselvame, Ph.D.  (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: French Language, French Linguistics, Translation, M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation) and Teaching of French as a Foreign language. The Question Paper for the Entrance Examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions on French Professor language, literature and civilization. Nalini J. Thampi, Ph.D. (CIEFL, Hyderabad) Ph.D. Specialization: French and Francophone Literatures, Comparative The written examination will consist of 100 Multiple Literature, and Women’s Writing. Choice Questions on French language, literature and civilization. Associate Professor C. Thirumurugan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) LINKAGES WITH FRENCH UNIVERSITIES Specialization: French and Comparative Literature, Translation. M.A. students can pursue their studies for one or two semesters in any one of the French Universities, offering similar type of Assistant Professors courses, which have signed a M.O.U with the Pondicherry Sarmila Acharif, Ph.D(Pondicherry University, Puducherry) University. Specialization: French Literature and Comparative Literatures. Every year, the passed-out students of the French Department Jayapal Sharmili, Ph.D. ( Pondicherry University ) are offered an opportunity by the French Embassy, New Delhi, Specialization: French and Francophone Literatures to teach the English language in schools in various regions Ritu Tyagi, Ph.D.(Louisiana State University, USA) of France for a period of one year. This also gives them an Specialization: French and Francophone Literatures, Women opportunity to do some courses in French Universities, and Writing, Autofiction and Diaspora Studies. also to have first hand information of life in France. Back in India, they are thus able to fare well in their professional lives.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES All the students, after their Post–Graduation, are absorbed as Assistant Professors, Teachers, Translators and Executives in companies like Renault, HSBC, TCS, CTS, HP, Wipro, Ford, GE, British Airways, etc.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The Department has audio and video equipment designed for the teaching of language, as well as browsing facilities.

102  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF HINDI School of Humanities

Department of Hindi was established in 1993. The Department is offering quality education programmes and it facilitates for intensive study and research in different areas of Hindi Language and Literature and its applied and functional aspects such as translation, media, comparative studies, language technology, various contemporary discourses etc. Syllabus of the Hindi Department is based on the Model Syllabus of University Grants Commission and updated time to time in consultation with experts with due approval of Academic Bodies. Faculty members of the department have designed and floated courses on contemporary relevance and emerging areas which are offered as optional and soft core courses. Some of these courses are interdisciplinary in nature and aimed to nurture the skills of the students for their career development. Some of the courses offered in English medium too. Department is playing a vital role in spreading E -Literacy in the area of computing in Indian Languages and adopting innovative practices in teaching, learning and evaluation process. ICT integrated teaching, seminars, interactive classes, group discussions, internal and external assessment practices are enriching the teaching and learning. Department is also playing vital role in developing MOOCs, which provides opportunity to many for open online-learning and blended learning experience to campus students  e-content, referees, and editors in National Journals and are PROGRAMMES OF STUDY members in National Committees. M.A. Hindi Ph.D. Hindi Completed UGC Major Research Project :- “ICT for (Full-Time & Part-Time {Internal & External}) development of Hindi: Comprehensive study of using P.G.Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation ICT in teaching, learning and using Hindi Language and (Evening Course) Literature.” P.G.Diploma in Multilingual Computing and Language Technology (Evening Course-Add-on Course) PLACEMENTS  Hindi Post Graduates have wide scope in various organizations ENTRANCE EXAMINATION such as Central Govt. and State Govt. organizations, Public M.A : The Entrance Examination would consist of 100 Sector Undertakings, Govt. Enterprises, Public Sector Banks, Multiple Choice Questions of undergraduate level based Media and Publication Houses, etc. as Translators, Hindi on Hindi Language, Literature, Literary Criticism & Officers, Editors; and in Educational Institutions of various contemporary development. levels as Teachers. Those who acquired Ph.D. Degree and Ph.D: The Entrance Examination would consist of 100 cleared NET are eligible for placement in Colleges, Universities and Higher Education Institutions. multiple choice questions of Postgraduate level based on Our students are represented from various states all over Hindi Language, Literature, Literary criticism, research the Country. Many students have cleared UGC-NET and aptitude and contemporary development. JRF Examinations. Our students have been placed well in various Govt. organizations, Universities, Banks and other Organizations. Special orientation and counseling programmes are being conducted for the students with an aim INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES to nurture their knowledge and skills which ensures better The Department has good infrastructural facilities including employability. interactive class rooms, Computers with internet and Wi-Fi facilities and ICT teaching aids to assist teachers and student in FACULTY their pursuit of academic excellence. Associate Professor S. Padmapriya, M.Phil., Ph.D. AIM AND VISION (Sri.Venkateswara University, Tirupati) The vision and mission of the Department of Hindi is to enhance Specialization: Modern Hindi literature, Visual Media and the efficiency and proficiency of the Scholars and Students in Hindi, Gender & Cultural Studies, Functional Hindi and the field of Language and literature. The Department envisages a Translation. creative environment and an atmosphere of learning by facilitating Assistant Professor multi-disciplinary interaction. It aims to inspire the students Pramod Meena, M.Phil., Ph.D. (IGNOU, Delhi)[On EOL] to pursue the inherent urge to gain knowledge though various Specialization: Cinema and Media Studies, Linguistics and activities. Creative writing and cultural activities are encouraged Hindi Drama, Dalit and Tribal Studies. through participation in FM Radio, publishing departmental Assistant Professor & Head(i/c) magazine and Wall magazine. C. Jaya Sankar Babu, Ph.D. (University of Mysore, Mysore) Specialization: Journalism & New-Media Studies, Functional RESEARCH & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES Hindi & Translation, Comparative Literature, Language Faculty Members are engaged in Major Research Projects funded Technology, ICTs and Cyber Discourse. from University Grants Commission and engaged actively in the extension activities such as spreading E-Literacy, developing

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 103 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT School of Humanities

The Department of Sanskrit started functioning from the 7th August 1988 and it aims to train students who are oriented towards research and teaching in advanced areas of Vedanta, Nyaya, Yoga, Vyakarana, Literature and Literary Criticism as well as Indian knowledge systems both of contemporary Indian reality and contemporary western thought. Department is playing a vital role in research in Indian traditions of thought in the systems of Philosophy, linguistics, literary criticism. Sanskrit is offered as one of the languages for the 5 year Integrated students under MIL. Besides, it offers P.G. Diploma on Manuscriptology and Paleography, undertaking maintenance and preservation of heritage texts and manuscripts, imparting knowledge of scripts like Grantha. The objectives are sought to be achieved by training students and researchers through best practices in teaching, learning and evaluation process and through week-end Seminars, group discussions and use of ICT in teaching. General studies for competitive examination and coaching for NET/JRF are also provided.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The Department has good infrastructural facilities including M.A. Sanskrit interactive class rooms, LCD and other teaching aids to assist Ph.D. Sanskrit Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External) teachers and students in their pursuit of academic excellence. The PG Diploma in Manuscriptology & Paleography (Add-on) department has a small departmental library as well as school  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION library. There is a large collection of books in Sanskrit in the main library of Pondicherry University. The aesthetically laid out and fully The entrance examination for admission to M.A. furnished Seminar Hall of the School of Humanities provides the programme will include 100 multiple choice questions of venue for lectures and seminars regularly. There is a research scholars’ B.A. Sanskrit or Sastri level on the following topics: Prose, room with computers, broadband connection and Wi-Fi facility. Poetry, Drama, Historical Kavya and Alankaras. Candidates seeking admission to M.A. should have 50% of marks in Sanskrit in graduation. FACULTY Professors Admission to Ph.D. is through Entrance Examination C. S. Radhakrishnan. Ph.D. ( University of Madras) which will be of 100 multiple choice question at the level Specialization: Kavyasastra, Manuscriptology, Indology and of M.A. in the following areas. Candidates should have a Visishtadvaita minimum of 55 % in the qualifying M.A. Degree. J. Krishnan, Ph.D. ( University of Madras) Specialization: Advaita Vedanta and Nyaya Dramas: Abhijnanasakuntalam, Mrchakatikam, Professor & Head Uttararamacharitam K. E. Dharaneedharan, Vidyavaridhi (New Delhi) Poetry Specialization: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Advaita, and Visistadvaita Raghuvamsa (1-2) and Kumarasambhavam (5), Meghadutam Grammar Professor Samjna, Sandhi, Karaka, Samasa, Linguistics and Nirukta Chakradhar Behera. Ph.D. (University of Pune) Alankara Specialization: Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga, Linguistics and Literature Kavyadarsa, Dhvanyaloka,Rasagangadhara and Natyasastram (6) Assistant Professor Darsanas Anil Pratap Giri, Ph.D, Vedantasara, Tarka Samgraha, Sankhya Karika, Yogasutra, (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Upanisad Specialization: Indian Poetics, Grammar, Navya Nyaya Language (Katha, Isavasya & Svetasvatara) & Methodology and Linguistics General Sanskrit

104  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY School of Humanities

The Department of Philosophy started functioning from the academic year 1989-90 and is offering Ph.D. and M.A. Programmes. The thrust areas of teaching and research are Metaphysics (Eastern & Western), Epistemology (Eastern & Western) and Social Philosophy (Eastern & Western).

Professor & Head  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY S. Indira, Ph.D. M.A. Philosophy (Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati) Ph.D. Philosophy: Full-time & Part-time Specialization: Contemporary Indian Philosophy, (Internal & External) Gandhian Philosophy, Yoga Philosophy, Social Philosophy &  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Applied Ethics. M.A. The written paper for admission will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions of the Under-Graduate level.

Ph.D. The written paper for admission will comprise of 100 Multiple Choice Questions of the Post-Graduate level.

FACULTY Professors K. Srinivas, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Specialization: Analytic Philosophy, Epistemology (Indian and Western), Philosophy of Science & Modern Logic B. R. Shantha Kumari, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Advaita, Aesthetics, Classical Indian Philosophy, Religion & Culture.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 105 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS School of Humanities

The Department of Physical Education and Sports was established in August 1987.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY M.P.Ed. Master of Physical Education Professors Ph.D. Physical Education & Sports D. Sultana, Ph.D. (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) Full-time & Part-time (Internal & External) Specialization: Physical Education, Measurement & Evaluation and Basketball, Research Methodology, Exercise Physiology and Yoga  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION G. Vasanthi , Ph.D. (Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar) M.P.Ed.: Admission is through Entrance Examination Specialization: Physical Education, Sports Psychology, which will be of 100 multiple choice question at the level Measurements & Evaluation, Sports Medicine, Health Fitness of B.Sc in Phy. Ed, B.P.Ed, B.P.E. and Welness, Volley ball, Table Tennis and Yoga. The applicants should also undergo physical fitness tests M. Elayaraja, Ph.D. and games proficiency tests conducted by the Department. (Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar) (a) Physical fitness - 3 tests (practical) = 25 Marks Specialization: Physical Education, Physiology of Sports training, (b) Proficiency in games (practical) = 25 Marks Exercise & Disease Management, Sports and Multimedia, Tennis * Physical fitness test will be conducted on 19th and 20th June 2019, & Cricket at Thiruvalluvar Stadium,Time : 7:30 am. To 5:00 p.m, Department G.Vinod Kumar, Ph.D., of Physical Education & Sports, Pondicherry University (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tirunelveli) * Students must bring the following Certificates: Specialization: Physical Education, Sports Medicine, i) Fitness Certificate from recognized Medical Officer Biomechanics in sports, Research methods in Physical ii) Community Certificate Education, Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, Sports iii) Qualification Certificate Psychology and Yoga, Athletics & Football. (c) Entrance Examination (Theory) = 50 Marks Total = 100 Marks Associate Professor Ph.D.: The questions for the entrance examinations will K. Tiroumourougane, M.Phil. consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions drawn from Specialization: Physical Education, Sports Management, Sport the M.P.Ed. / M.P.E./ M.P.E.S., viz., Research Methods, Bio mechanics, Hockey and Yoga. Elementary Statistics, Exercise Physiology, Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, Bio-Mechanics Assistant Professors and Kinesiology, History of Physical Education, Sports R. Ram Mohan Singh, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Psychology, Training Methods, General Knowledge, Sports Tiruchirapalli) Medicine and Sports Management in games and sports. Specialization: Physical Education, Sports Psychology, Training Methods, Research Methods, Cricket and Health fitness & Physically challenged candidates are not eligible to apply. Wellness. A. Praveen, Ph.D. (Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai) Specialization: Physical Education, Sports Management, Training Methods, Exercise Physiology & Nutrition, Track & Field and Football. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES S. Jagadeeswari, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) The Department offers good facilities for the following games: Specialization: Physical Education, Methods in Physical Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Kabaddi, Education, Sports Medicine, Research Methodology and Hockey, Handball and Kho-Kho. The Department has a good Handball and Yoga Education and Ballbadminton. out-door stadium with cinder track, Multi Sports Complex, a turf wicket cricket ground, a Physical Fitness Centre and Physiotherapy Lab and computer lab.

FACULTY Professor & Head P. K. Subramaniam, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Physical Education, Research Methodology, Kinesiology, Statistics, Yoga and Volleyball.

106  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES School of Humanities

Launched as an innovative project in June 2009, the Centre for Foreign Languages was started in order to cater to the compelling requirements of the present fast-moving world and its multi-linguistic links. In this era of globalisation and commercial tie-ups, knowing a foreign language is always an asset which gives one the required edge and enhances the job prospects. Apart from the business exchange, there is also a growing need to translate scientific and technical documents, and of course, famous literary works from foreign languages. In the world of music too, there is an urge to understand the wordings of many songs, specially from the Arabic and Latin American side. Films too need to be dubbed often.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY  Add-On Evening Certificate of Proficiency Course Centre Head (for 2 semesters) in : S. Pannirselvame, Ph.D.  French  (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) Japanese and Well qualified GUEST FACULTY in each of the  German aforementioned languages  Spanish  Arabic  Chinese  Korean

ESCANDE CHAIR IN ASIAN CHRISTIAN STUDIES School of Humanities

This Endowment Chair was established in the year 2004. The main objective of the Chair is to guide researchers on the study of Christianity in relation with other Religious, Cultural and Philosophical thoughts in Asia. India being a nation of multi-religious confessions, a rational approach towards and a systematic research into the beliefs of Christianity and other major religions and their philosophical nuances will certainly facilitate an amicable coexistence among people of this nation and in Asia at large. Since belief in the principles and doctrines of an explicit religion is exclusively personal, only a rational appreciation of the specificities of all the religions along with due respect and tolerance towards them can provide the right ambience of universal brotherhood and solidarity. Thus, the Chair offers Ph.D. Programme in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY Centre Head Ph.D. Asian Christian Studies (Full-time) Fr.Dr. N. Jonas, Ph.D  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (Universita Urbaniana, Rome, Italy) The written examination will comprise of 100 Multiple Specialization: Existentialism, Phenomenology, Judaism and Choice Questions primarily on Christianity in general, its Christianity Gradual Development and its Holy Scriptures. Additional Faculty Prof. K. Srinivas, Department of Philosophy

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 107 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Dean(i/c): Prof. C.K. Ramaiah

Sri Sankaradass Swamigal School of Performing Arts was life to the students and make them creative in their endeavor established in 1988-89 and renamed as School of Performing in the field of Performing Arts. The school itself comprises Arts in the academic year 2007-08. Ever since its inception, the the department, namely Department of Performing Arts. The School of Performing Arts has dedicated itself to excellence in department offers M.P.A. in Theatre Arts and Ph.D. in Drama instruction and expansion in its activities by training students and Theatre Arts and PGDTA – Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre for taking up unique career growth in the field of Theatre, Social Arts (Add-on course offered in the evening) Work and Education. The goal of the School has been to further enhance its reputation by imparting knowledge in all walks of

108  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS School of Performing Arts

The Department of Performing Arts started functioning from the academic year 1988-89 and it offers M.P.A. in Drama &Theatre Arts and Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre Arts and PGDTA – Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Arts (Add-on course offered in the evening).

  Providing probabilities to do cross cultural PROGRAMMES OF STUDY performance and Media practices M.P.A. Drama and Theatre Arts  History of Tamil Theatre studies through Ancient Tamil Ph.D. Drama and Theatre Arts Literature, Inscription and Sculpture Full- Time & Part-Time (Internal & External)  Configuration of Modern Theatre Arts from Traditional PGDTA- Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Arts(Add-on Arts. course offered in the evening)  Conducting interdisciplinary research related to Performing  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Arts. Experiments with Tradition and Modern Theatre practices M.P.A. Drama and Theatre Arts: For the M.P.A programme, the candidate must be a graduate in any subject with marks prescribed by the Pondicherry AIM & OBJECTIVES University. The entrance examination comprising of 100 The Department aims to develop the best research practices Multiple Choice Questions covering at undergraduate level under the ‘Performance Tradition’ internationally with including general science, history, art and culture, world different modes of presentations, various techniques, styles theatre, Indian theatre, regional theatre and their achievers and systems employed in the form of creative communications and famous personalities (Refer M.P.A. Drama & Theatre as part of the syllabus. It also intends to provide more insights Arts Model Question Bank on Pondicherry University on Cultural Heritage of India, by guiding and grading to make website) the students realize that they are the inheritors of the glorious past cultural history of India. Ph.D. Drama and Theatre Arts: The candidate should possess a masters degree in Drama Since the Art of Theatre is a product of Scientific and Artistic and Theatre Arts with marks prescribed by Pondicherry creation, the courses are structured in such a way so as to impart University. The entrance examination comprising of 100 the students a clear interdisciplinary approach, encompassing Multiple Choice Questions covering Drama and Theatre all aspects of human life and also to explore all the possibilities Arts / Performance studies/ Media Arts and related subject of performance and translate the same through the stage and at postgraduate level (M.A. in Drama and Theatre Arts). other medium. It also provides a platform to the students to (Refer Ph.D. Drama & Theatre Arts Model Question Bank learn more about the glorious history of the Performing Arts in Pondicherry University website). After qualifying in the and other related disciplines in order to enhance the creative Entrance Examination, the Candidates must appear before skills like Acting, Direction, Theatre Techniques and Design, the Admission Committee for an Interview. The Ph.D. Applied Theatre, Community Theatre and inter-disciplinary Admission Committee will decide the candidate's eligibility play productions. for giving admission into Ph.D. degree programme in Drama and Theatre Arts based on their research skills and aptitude towards Drama and Theatre. The candidate CAREER PROSPECTS should have adequate knowledge in English to write his/ After completion of the course, the student can work in her thesis as per the rules of the Pondicherry University for the avenues like Schools and Colleges as Drama Teachers doing Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre Arts. If the Admission and Cultural Co-coordinators / Trainers. They can get job Committee feels that no one is satisfied from the rank list, opportunities in the Government Departments like Song and the candidates may not be called for an interview from the Drama Division, South Zone Cultural Centre, Government overall merit list. Developmental Projects, Social Awareness Projects, N.G.Os, in national and international reputed universities, colleges and schools, Theatre-Repertories and also in the field of Acting, THRUST AREAS OF THE DEPARTMENT Direction and as Designers in the Government and Private  Methodologies in Acting, Direction and State Crafts. Satellite T.V. and Film industry. The passed outs candidates  Contemporary movements in performance and its can also pursue their research or practice independently in relevance the field of Performing Arts and related subjects as theatre  Performance as the medium for developing the culture in professionals. society  Importance of Theatre in Education and Community During the last 30 years, the School has established national development reputation as a center where young people successfully attain  The significance of new methodologies in performance talents and skills for careers in theatre and theatre related practices arts, live and documentary productions, advertisement and

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 109 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

motion pictures in relation to the requirements of the cultural institutions/organizations. Developing different strategies CONTRIBUTION TO INDUSTRY School of Performing Arts has contributed to regional and national in the importance of Theatre in Education and community level and its alumina are placed in various top level positions in empowerment, creating awareness among the social concerns, different fields including the following: the significance of new technologies and challenges with • Academicians in S.N.School of Theatre Arts, University of new media in performance practices, providing probabilities Hyderabad, Sri Sangaracharya Sanskrit University, to do cross cultural performance and media practices. The Pondicherry University, School of Drama, Kerala, School department also concentrates on the study of the history of of Culture and Creative Expressions, Ambedkar University, Tamil Theatre through ancient Tamil Literature, inscription Delhi, and sculpture configuration of Modern Theatre Arts from • Many students became Theatre Professionals traditional arts and conducting interdisciplinary research • Some are working in Cinema Field as Tamil Actors, Malayalam related to Performing Arts. Actors, Malayalam Actress, Tamil Singers. • Some are working in TV Media & Film Institutes, Doordarshan ACTIVITIES Puducherry, Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd. Kerala, The students of the School of Performing Arts staging 20-25 Pune Film Institute, K.R.Narayanan National Film plays every year. Institute, Kerala. Students also actively participate in documentary films, • Several students are graduated from National School of Drama, play productions, film acting etc in and outside the university. New Delhi Recently the students and faculty acted in a Tamil feature film • Few students are graduated from Singapore Intercultural “Baaram” (Burden), which was given one of the best Tamil Theatre Acting Institute. film awards in International Film Festival in 2018 and

also nominated to UNESCO Gandhi Award 2019. FACULTY Students of the School of Performing Arts are bringing out an online monthly magazine called THEATRON since 2018 Assistant Professors covering all the professional works done by the students and K. R. Rajaravivarma, Ph.D. (University of Madras) research scholars in and outside the university. Specialization: Acting, Actor Training, Movement and Every year students and research scholars as part their Choreography, Theatrical Martial Arts, Experiental Theatre, Folk curriculum participate in national and international theatre Theatre and Dance. and film festivals. Saravanan Velu, Ph.D. (Tamil University) The School of Performing Arts conducts many workshops *Bal Sahitya Academic Award Winner 2016. by international experts and also arranged seminars to meet Specialization: Children Theatre, Theatre and Education, Play the needs of the students and research scholars. Writing and Creative Writing Exclusively for Children. MOUS AND COLLABORATIONS MoU has been signed with IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Instructors Centre for the Arts), New Delhi. P. Murugavel, M.A., M.Phil. (Pondicherry University) Another MoU has been signed with JIPMER and School Specialization: Folk Theatre, Classical and Folk Music, Theatre of Performing Arts and Puduvai Vaani, Community Radio Music, Make-up & Costume Design, Set Design and Voice & Station of Pondicherry University Speech. L. V. Nagabhushana Rao, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) Specialization: Set Design, Stage Craft, Mask Making, Property Design, Stage Management and Applied Theatre.

110  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Dean: Prof. VENKATA RAGHOTHAM

Department of Anthropology Department of Sociology Department of Social Work Department of History Department of Politics and International Studies Centre for European Studies UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC) & Centre for South Asian Studies UGC Centre for Southern Asia Studies Centre for Womens’ Studies Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy UGC Centre for Maritime Studies

The programmes offered are highly innovative and challenging. With students drawn from different parts of India, as also abroad the school provides an excellent academic curriculum that has enabled the alumni to get positions in the emerging labour markets of emerging countries, including the US and Europe.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 111 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The Department of Anthropology was established in the year 1999. The Department provides facilities for intensive training and research in the areas of Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Medical Anthropology and Visual Anthropology. The Department aims to train candidates who are oriented towards advanced research and training related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Rural Studies and Urban Populations Ethnographic field work is part of the curriculum.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.A. Anthropology Ph.D. Anthropology Professor & Head P.G. Diploma. in Forensic Anthropology A. Chellaperumal, Ph.D. (Madras University, Chennai) The programmes offered are highly innovative and Specialization: Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology challenging. With students drawn from different parts of Religion, Tribal Folklore and Ethnopoetics. of India, the Department provides an excellent academic curriculum that has enabled the students to get positions in Associate Professor the emerging employment market. Jesurathnam Devarapalli, Ph.D.  (Andhra University, ) ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Ecological M.A: The entrance examinations will consist of 100 Multiple Anthropology. Choice Questions relating to the general understanding of Area of Interest: Medical Anthropology Indian society and culture, General Knowledge and General English. Assistant Professors Ph.D.: The entrance examination for admission to Ph.D. Valerie Dkhar, Ph.D. (NEHU, Shillong) programme will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions at Specialization: Cultural Anthropology and Ecological the level of P.G. in Anthropology. Anthropology. Area of Interest: Economic Anthropology and P.G. Diploma: The entrance examination for admission to Gender Studies PG Diploma programme will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Ajeet Jaiswal, Ph.D. (Delhi University, Delhi) Questions relating to General Anthropology. Specialization: Physical/ Biological Anthropology, Forensic Archeology, Nutritional Anthropology, Population and Demographic Studies. SPECIAL GRANTS Area of Interest: Anthropology of Health, Occupational Major research projects were received from University Grants Hazard and Public Health Commission, Indian Council of Medical Research, etc. Rajesh Gururaj Kundargi, Ph.D. (Karnatak University, Dharward) Specialization: Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Medical INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Anthropology. * Rich collection of books, Journals and reports in the Library. Area of Interest: Anthropological Demography, Cognitive * Computer facilities with free internet access for the students Anthropology, Qualitative Research Methods and Gender and scholars. Studies. * Laboratory for Physical Anthropology.

EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION Students of the Department find placement in Anthropological Survey of India, Social and Tribal Welfare departments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).

112  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The Department of Sociology celebrates Silver Jubilee year of its existence since January 1993. The students were admitted to M.A and Ph.D programmes from 1993-94 academic year and the M.Phil programme was introduced from 1996-97. The Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development was launched from 2009-10. In the span of over two and half decades, the Department has trained a fairly large number of talented Post-graduate students drawn from different parts of the country. From its inception the Department has focused on understanding the complexities of modern social life through the application of advanced sociological theories and methods within an interdisciplinary framework building upon the traditions of the discipline. The students are encouraged to acquire critical reading, theoretical insights and research skills through rigorous training. The research areas undertaken by students and faculty members cover wide range of issues of public concern like the effects of economic development on society and culture, problems of weaker sections, gender and society, disaster management, environmental issues, social movements, minority studies, etc.

The Department equips students for a variety of careers including but not limited to: academics, civil services, activism and advocacy. The alumni are employed in reputed governmental as well as corporate organizations in India and abroad.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.A. Sociology Professors M.A. Sociology (Five Year Integrated Course) Bibhuti Bhusan Mohanty, Ph.D. Ph.D. Sociology (Sambalpur University, Sambalpur)  Specialization: Agrarian Change, Economic Sociology and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Sociology of Development. M.A.: The entrance examination for M.A. will consist of 100 K. Gulam Dasthagir, Ph.D (University of Madras, Chennai) Multiple Choice Questions in the area of Undergraduate Specialization: Sociology of Water, Rural Development Sociology & English. Sociology, Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Religious Minorities. M.A. (Five Year Integrated Course): The question paper consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of Professor & Head General Knowledge, General English and Social Sciences Sudha Sitharaman, Ph.D. (ISEC, Bangalore) Specialization: Sociology of Religion and Religious Ph.D.: The entrance examination for Ph.D. will consist Communities; Sociology of Social Movements. of 100 Multiple Choice Questions on general sociology, sociological theories, Indian society and research Associate Professors methodology at the P.G. level C. Aruna, Ph.D. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) Specialization: Gender Studies, Social Network and Migration Studies. Pradeep Kumar Parida, Ph.D. (Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar) FACILITIES Specialization: Sociology of Development, Sociology of  Computer Laboratory with internet facilities. Disaster and Sociology of Education.  Rich collection of books, journals and reports in the Library.  Class room with modern instructional equipment. Assistant Professors Mansy. M, Ph.D. (University of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram) Specialization: Migration Studies, Public Health and Development Sociology. Imtirenla Longkumer, Ph.D. (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Specialization: Gender Studies, Material Culture Studies and Sociology of Religion, Cultural Studies, Sociology of Media.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 113 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK School of Social Sciences and International Studies

Established in October 2007, the Department’s vision is to become a leading institution for innovative, interdisciplinary approaches in educating social work practitioners and scholars, conducting research, and serving as a catalyst for positive social transformation. PLACEMENT  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Social Work graduates have wide scope in various sectors – Master of Social Work (MSW) Development, Government, Public Sector, Health, Corporate, Ph.D. (Social Work) and National and International funding agencies. Our students Full- Time& Part-Time (Internal & External) are employed in leading organizations such as Bharat Dynamic Ltd., BHEL, Cater Pillar, ICDS, TCS, Ford, HelpAge India, ISRO, Intelligence Bureau, JIPMER, NIMHANS,– to name a few.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Admission to the MSW will be based on an All India entrance examination conducted by the University. The question paper for MSW programme shall consist of 100 FACULTY Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of Social Work – Professor & Head undergraduate level (20 questions), general knowledge (20 R. Nalini, Ph.D. (University of Delhi, New Delhi) questions), reasoning ability (15 questions), high school Specialization: Social Work and the Work Place, Corporate Social arithmetic (15 questions), English language vocabulary Responsibility, Social Work Research, Gender and Work, Women (20 questions) and English language comprehension (10 and Disability, Social Work in Educational Settings. questions). The question paper for Ph.D. programme shall also consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions drawn from various Professor fields of social work. A. Shahin Sultana, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Medical and Psychiatric Social work, Social Work with Families and Children, Early Childhood Care and THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH AND Development, Social Case Work and Counselling, School Social TEACHING Work, Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration Women and Community Development, Mental Health, Public Health, Youth Welfare. Families and Children, Disaster Management, Elderly Care, Gender Studies, Human Resource Management, CSR, Occupational Social Work and Disability Social Work. Associate Professor K. Anbu, Ph.D. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE Specialization: Social Work and the Work Place, Human Resource The MSW programme offers specializations in Community Management, Industrial Relations, Community Social Work, Social Development, Human Resource Management and Medical & Work with adolescent and youth, Social Work Research. Psychiatric Social Work and Family and Child Welfare. Apart from classroom teaching, the MSW students shall undergo concurrent and block fieldwork in various government and Assistant Professors non-government organizations, industries and hospitals. This C. Satheesh Kumar, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) practical training enables the students to acquire professional Specialization: Community Development, Human Dimensions in social work skills, values and ethics. Coastal Zone Management, Children and Environment P. B. Shankar Narayan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, MANDATORY FIELD ORIENTATION Puducherry)  The I MSW students will be oriented to the social Specialization: Human Resource Management, Labour Welfare and work profession soon after their admission. Duration of the Labour Legislations, Diaster Management, Social Work in the Field programme shall be ten days. Attendance in the orientation of HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and LGBT programme is compulsory. Iftekhar Alam, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Gerontological Social Work, Livelihood Promotion,  The MSW programme includes concurrent and block Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development. fieldwork, rural camp, study tour, extension work as part of the curriculum which is compulsory for all the students. The students have to bear the expenses of the above mentioned field activities.

114  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY School of Social Sciences and International Studies The Department of History was established in December 1987 with following main objectives:

 To provide facilities for study and research in social, economic and cultural history of India  To highlight the intellectual tradition and cultural heritage of India  To explore the history of countries other than India  To undertake the study of historiography and the philosophy of history  To provide knowledge of the theory and practice of historical writing  colleges and Universities in different parts of India and as PROGRAMMES OF STUDY technicians in Governmental agencies like the Archaeological M.A. History Survey of India and the State Departments of Archaeology M.A. History (5 Year Integrated) and Museums. Ph.D. History  SAP DRS II ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The Department is inducted under UGC Special Assistance M.A. History (2 years): Programme and has moved to Phase II. The thrust area for The selection is based on an Entrance Test of 2 hours DRS II is " India and the India Ocean with Special reference duration at the graduate level. The question paper consists to Coromandel and Malabar Coasts(Early Historic Period to of 100 Multiple Choice Questions, testing the students’ Colonial Times)" comprehensive understanding of the ancient, medieval and modern periods of Indian History. FACULTY Professors M.A. History (5 year Integrated): Venkata Raghotham, Ph.D. The selection is based on an Entrance Test of two hours (University of Hawaii, Honolulu) duration at +2 level. The question paper consist of 100 Specialization: Medieval History, Historiography, Medieval Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of Social Sciences. History of South India. K. Rajan, Ph.D. (Mysore University, Mysore) Ph.D. History (Full-Time): Specialization: Archaeology of South India, Field The selection is based on an Entrance Test of 2 hours Archaeology, Early historic Archaeology and Indian duration at the post-graduate level. The question paper Epigraphy. consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions, testing the G. Chandhrika, Ph.D. students’ ability for historical analysis and critical study and (Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar) in-depth understanding of Historiography, History of India Specialization: Modern History, Intellectual History of and Indian Archaeology. Modern India, Historiography and Women’s History. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Professor & Head The Department is equipped with Smart Class Room facility for K. Venugopal Reddy, Ph.D. ICT integrated teaching. It has all the sophisticated equipment (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) such as LCD projectors, public address systems, etc., for effective Specialization: Modern History, Economic History of India, teaching. Besides the chalk and talk method, the teaching is done Nationalist Movement in India and Labour History. thorough Power Point presentations. Students are encouraged to develop their skills of communication through group discussions and individual seminars. State of the art survey and excavation Professor equipment are used in archaeological, archival and historical data N. Chandramouli, Ph.D. (Telugu University, Hyderabad) collection, analysis and report writing. The centralised facility Specialization: Ancient Indian History, Field Archaeology, of a well equipped computer laboratory in the University is an Archaeology of South India, Rock Art of India, Indian additional infrastructural facility available for the students of the Numismatics and Indian Epigraphy. Department. Assistant Professor INVITED LECTURES AND FIELD TRIPS Paokholal Haokip, Ph.D. The Department conducts national seminars and invites (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) distinguished scholars for giving lectures throughout the Specialization: Modern History, Overseas Slave Trade, academic year with a view to disseminate advanced knowledge in Diaspora Studies, Colonial History of North East India and chosen fields of history. Field trips to nearby places of importance North West Burma and Genocide Studies. are undertaken every year. The students of the department are getting placements as teachers in the history departments of the

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 115 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The salient features of the Department include:  UGC Special Assistant Programme DRS-II Level.  Exchange programmes with prestigious foreign and Indian universities.  Interactions with distinguished Indian and foreign scholars through seminars, conferences, workshops and refresher courses.  Promoting teaching and research in the areas of International Relations and Area Studies in general and South Asia in Particular  Policy input to the makers of India’s foreign and security policies as well as the theoretical understanding of International Relations.  Publication of Scholarly Journals titled International Journal of South Asian Studies.  Publication of Scholarly Books on the Thrust Areas of teaching and research programmes in the Department.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY M.A. Politics & International Relations (2 Years) INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The Department has good infra-structural facilities including M.A. Political Science (2 Years) interactive class rooms, Smart class rooms and other teaching M.A. Political Science (Five Year Integrated) aids to assist teachers and students in their pursuit of academic Ph.D. Politics & International Studies (Full-time & Part- excellence and relavance. time (Internal & External) P.G.Diploma. Human Rights (Add-on) FACULTY  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Professor & Head Mohanan Bhaskaran Pillai, Ph.D. (University of Kerala, M.A. in Politics and International Relations (Two year) Trivandrum) The selection is based on the entrance test consist of 100 Specialization: India's Foreign Policy, South Asian Studies, Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of contemporary Political Theory, Development Studies, Research Methodology International Relations (50), Indian History and Politics (25), Political theory and Thought (25). Professors M.A. in Political Science (Two year) P. Moorthy, Ph.D. The selection is based on the entrance test of two hours' (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) duration at degree level. The question paper will consist of Specialization: Peace, Disarmament, Science and Technology, 100 Multiple Choice Questions as distributed below: Nation Building and Human Resources Management. Indian Polity (50), International Politics (25), Political P. Lazarus Samraj, Ph.D. Thought & Theory and Current Affairs (25). (Annamalai University) Specialization: Indo-U.S. Relations, Terrorism, Indian M.A. in Political Science (Five Year Integrated). Government & Politics The question paper consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions Associate Professor in the areas of General Knowledge, General English, Social N. K. Kumaresan Raja, Ph. D. Sciences and test of reasoning. (University of Madras). (On EoL) Specialization: Pubic Administration, Public Policy and Ph.D. programme, The selection is based on an Entrance Governance & Land Administration Test of two hours. The question paper will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions at UG level in the areas of International Relations (35), Indian Polity (35) Political Assistant Professors Theory and Thought (15) Research Methodology (15). G. Rose, M. Phil. (Jawaharalal Nehru University, New Delhi) THE THRUST AREAS OF TEACHING AND Specialization: International Organisation, Theories of RESEARCH International Relations. Specific focus on India’s Foreign and Security Policy, Indian Pramod Kumar Ph. D. political system, Political Theory, Political Economy of (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Development, Public Administration, South Asian Regional Specialization: Central Asian and Russian Studies, Energy ooperation and Peace and Conflict Resolution. Security and Sustainable Development.

116  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies

THRUST AREAS OF TEACHING AND OBJECTIVE OF THE CENTRE RESEARCH  To promote holistic understanding of Europe with its The Centre for European Studies of the Pondicherry University cultural, social and economic moorings and strategic has an ongoing Research Project funded by SPARC(Scheme for specificities.  the Promotion of Academic and Research Collboaration), an ini- To create a hub of activities on European Studies  tiative by MHRD, facilitating academic and research collobora- To pursue theory and policy oriented studies and tions between top ranked Indian Institutions and globally ranked research. Foreign Institutions. A Joint Research Project on "Engendering Development Goals, Action Plans and Strategies: Dialogues be- VISION OF THE CENTRE tween India and Europe" has been initiated with the colloboration  To blossom into a Centre of Excellence for European of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and the University of Studies in India Paris 13, France. The following themes are the thrust areas of this  To provide platform for interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research on select countries of European Union with research comparative inputs from India:  To develop network with Centres for European Studies in  Gender and Sustainable Development India and in Europe  Gender and Good Governance Practices  To enhance the visibility of the EU in India  Public Policy Initiatives  Foreign Policy Initiatives  Consitutional and Legal Frameworks INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The Centre has good infrastructure facilities including LCD  Transnational Gender and Human Rights. and other teaching aids to assist teachers and students in their pursuit of academic excellence.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Ph.D. European Studies DOCUMENTATION CENTRE  The Documentation Centre is inaugurated in the premise of ENTRANCE EXAMINATION the Centre on March 3, 2014, on the occasion of the interna- For Ph.D. Programme, the question paper will consist of tional Conference organised by the Centre. It houses books 100 Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of International and documents on several aspects of European Studies and Relations, European History, European Foreign Policy, on India-European Union Relations for the use of students, European Politics, European Economy, Current Affairs scholars and faculties. of National and International Importance, Research Methodology and General English. FACULTY

Prof. G. Chandhrika Head, Centre for European Studies & Principal Investigator, SPARC

Dr. Paokholal Haokip Co-Principal Investigator, SPARC

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 117 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

UNESCO MADANJEET SINGH INSTITUTE OF SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL COOPERATION (UMISARC) & CENTRE FOR SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The University launched Post Graduate Programme (M.A) in South Asian Studies in the Centre for South Asian Studies for the first time in the country during the Academic year 2008-2009 under the XI plan. Since 2008, the South Asia Foundation (SAF) has been supporting the Centre with 16 Madanjeet Singh Group (MSG) Scholarships to students (two- one male, one female from each SAARC country) to pursue this course. The teaching and research in South Asian Studies at Pondicherry University received major fillip with the signing of MoU between Pondicherry University and the SAF on June 20, 2009 for the establishment of the Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (MISARC). In the year 2010, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) agreed to associate with all the institutions of excellence established by SAF including MISARC of Pondicherry University. Hence, it has been now renamed as UMISARC (U stands for UNESCO). The Institute has thus become truly global. The then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, inaugurated and dedicated the Institute on 29 June 2012 for promotion of peace and co-operation among the SAARC countries. The syllabus of Post Graduate Programme in South Asian Studies has been uniquely designed to provide cutting edge knowledge of South Asian history, society, culture, economy, governance and politics, etc., from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students are expected not only to develop broad knowledge base to critically understand contentious issues concerning South Asia, but also offer a holistic perspective to address them and contribute towards promoting peace and cooperation in the region. Along with the publication of an International Journal of South Asian Studies, the Institute offers a broad research platform for refined academic debates with regular guest lectures by eminent scholars, diplomats and policy makers, etc., besides various academic activities. The Institute offers Ph.D programme from the academic year 2010-11.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE  Offering of at least 16 fully paid MSG scholarships, M. A. South Asian Studies including travel, lodging and tuition fees, to South Asian Ph.D. South Asian Studies students including Indian students based on gender equity.  Merit - cum - Means scholarships for eligible students.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION  Subject to availability of funds, offering a number of For M.A in South Asian Studies, the question paper visiting research fellowships to Ph.D. will have 100 objective type questions with multiple choices  Collaboration and exchange programmes with in the areas of contemporary South Asian society, prestigious foreign and Indian Universities. culture, politics, economy and foreign policy.  Interactions with distinguished Indian and foreign scholars through seminars, conferences, workshops and For Ph.D programme, the question paper will consist lecture series. of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in the areas of  A leading library specializing in South Asian contemporary international and South Asian affairs, Studies as well as cultural subjects of arts and literature. political systems, economy, history and foreign policy  Creating a hub for research on regional cooperation in of South Asian countries and research methodology. South Asia through networking with other centers of South Asian Studies in the country and overseas.  Promoting international cultural convergence of talented writers, musicians, dancers and other art practitioners. THE THRUST AREAS OF TEACHING  Policy inputs to the policy makers of South Asian AND RESEARCH countries in general and India in particular for promoting Political Ideas, International Relations Theory, Contemporary peace, regional cooperation and development. International Relations, Government and Politics in South Asia, Foreign Policy of South Asian Countries, South Asian Regional Cooperation, Peace, Stability and Security in INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES South Asia, South Asia in World Affairs as well as Economic The Institute has good infrastructure facilities including computer Development, Society, Culture and History of South Asia. lab (28 Systems) with internet connections, LCD projectors etc., to support teachers and students in their pursuit of academic excellence. The Institute is housed in a centrally air-conditioned grand UMISARC building with fully furnished and well equipped class rooms, auditorium and seminar hall with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities. The Institute has developed a separate library for teachers, researchers and students, who can access facilities available at this library along with the Central Library.

118  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SELECTION OF INDIAN STUDENTS FOR Associate Professor D. Purushothaman, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) MSG FELLOWSHIP Specialization: Culture & Security Issues in South Asia/Indo-  The selection of Indian students will be based on entrance Nepal Relations/Climatic Changes in South Asia. examination conducted by the University.  The Centre reserves the right of termination of the fellowship at Assistant Professors any time. Santhosh Mathew, Ph.D.,  The continuation of fellowship shall be decided based on (Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam) the performance of the fellow in terms of discipline, attendance, Specialization: International Organizations, Political academic activities and over all conduct. Economy, Comparative Politics. S. I. Humayun, Ph.D. (University of Madras) FACULTY Specialization: Non-Traditional Security Issues in South Asia, Professor & Centre Head Maritime Security Affairs. A. Subramanyam Raju, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) Specialization: South Asian Politics and Security Issues, Comprehensive Security, Maritime and Energy Security Issues, India-US and India-Sri Lanka Relations.

UGC CENTRE FOR SOUTHERN ASIA STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies

Sanctioned under the Area Studies Programme of the University Grants Commission in June 2005, this Centre functions as an academic unit of the School of Social Sciences & International Studies of Pondicherry University. The Centre focuses on academic activities and research related to Southern Asia including South Asia, parts of East Asia and South-East Asia that is the region between the Gulf of Hormuz and Strait of Malacca. In formulating and coordinating its programmes, the Centre is guided by an inter- disciplinary Advisory Committee, chaired by the Vice Chancellor of the University. .

OBJECTIVES To promote a comprehensive understanding of social, cultural, economic, political and strategic dimensions of the study area. To offer vitally important inputs to the policy planners to formulate policies advancing India’s economic, strategic and political interests; and to promote research with emphasis on comparative study of the issues and problems between the regions.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Ph.D. Southern Asia Studies

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 119 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies Established in July 1999, the Centre offers Ph.D. in Women's Studies. The overall approach to Women's Studies in this Centre is multidisciplinary. The prime aim of the Centre is the creation of a critical awareness and sensitivity towards women's issues in every field. Students irrespective of their gender are admitted to the course. A holistic approach to gender studies is envisaged. It encourages women's academic development and empowerment, the major objective being women's empowerment, the marking out and the definition of a female space.

  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Representation of women in the media  Violence against women M.A. Women's Studies  Indian Women’s Issues Ph. D. Women's Studies (Full-time & Part-time (Internal  Women and Work & External)  Women and nature, Eco-feminist perspectives

 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FACILITIES M.A.: The entrance examination for M.A. Women's The Centre has the ambience nda facilities for learning and Studies will consist of 100 Multiple Choise Questions in carrying out research. In addition to the centrally available the area of Women's issues in general. facilities of the University, the Centre provides required facilities for teaching and learning such as Computer, LCD projector, Ph.D: The entrance examination for admission to the audio-Visual needs etc. Ph.D Programme will consist of 100 Mutliple choice Questions. It will be of the post graduate level. The candidate will be required to have a good understanding FACULTY of the Women's Studies perspective and Women's issues in general. A general familiarity with feminist theory and Associate Professor & Head (i/c) feminist research methodology is expected. C. Aruna., Ph.D. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) Specialization: Gender Studies, Gerontology, Social Networks Assistant Professor THE THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH Aashita, Ph.D (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi)  Women's Empowerment Specialization: Feminist theory, Feminism in the Third world,  Gender Mainstreaming Gender Studies.  Feminist theories and their application  Women-centric initiatives  Socio-Cultural factors relating to marginalization of women  Legal rights of /for women  Restructuring women’s roles in history  Gender stereotyping

120  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY School of Social Sciences and International Studies

From its inception in 2009, the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy at Pondicherry University has been actively engaging in teaching, research and extension activities. Centres as itself, have been conceptualized and established by the UGC during the X Five year plan, to correct through teaching and research, the inequalities created through discrimination and deprivation promoted by hegemonic structures. The UGC X plan guidelines for the establishment of these centres recognizes that such hegemonic structures have been a ‘pervasive feature of our society’ promoting exclusion of large segments of population especially those in the margins. It is the goal of the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy to contribute to the democratic process by checking the creation and propulsion of social exclusion through theory and policy contributions. In this academic year 2019-20, the Centre takes its goal further through the introduction of a new interdisciplinary Social Science Postgraduate programme in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy. M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy is in line with the subject focus of the Centre with special attention to different national and international bodies that protect Human Rights and facilitate Inclusive Policy.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY Assistant Professor & Centre Head(i/c) M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy Thanuja Mummidi, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Ph.D. in P.G. Discipline (with specialization in Social Specialization: Anthropology – Interface of Economic and Exclusion and Inclusive Policy) Ecological Anthropology; Scheduled Tribes- Issues of rights and development policy.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION For M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy (2 years): Assistant Professor The Selection is based on an All India entrance examination A. Chidambaram, Ph.D. of 2 hours duration and 100 multiple choice questions. The (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) questions will include General Knowledge with specific Specialization: Social Work – Community Development; focus on Human Rights issues. Disability & Education; Reproductive Child Health. For Ph.D. Programme: The entrance examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions on Research Methodology, Fundamentals of Anthropology and Sociology, and Sociological and Anthropological theories at the P.G. level. Infrastructure Facilities: The Centre has good computer facilities with free internet access for students and scholars.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 121 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

UGC CENTRE FOR MARITIME STUDIES School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The UGC Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) was established during the academic year 2014-15 by the University Grants Commission under its Area Studies Programme. The CMS examines the relevant policies and mechanisms aimed at fulfilling the new maritime objectives of India. The CMS offers Ph.D.Programme and P.G. Diploma and Ceritificate courses in Maritime Studies.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY VISION  To blossom into a Centre of Excellence for Maritime Ph.D. Maritime Studies Studies in India and later as an Institute of Maritime P.G. Diploma in Maritime Studies(Add-on) Studies Certificate Course in Maritime Studies(Add-on)  To provide a platform for interdisciplinary teaching and  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION research  To develop network with other Institutions. For Ph.D. programme, the question paper will consist of  To create awareness about the maritime affairs/issues in 100 muliple choice questions in the area of International India. Relations, Foreign Policy, Maritime Affairs and Research Methodology.

OBJECTIVES FACULTY The Centre promotes research, teaching and other academic programmes on the following areas of concern to Indian national Professor & Co-ordinator interests. Considering India’s strategic location across the east- A. Subramanyam Raju, Ph.D. (University of Hyderabad) west SCLOCS of the IOR, the Centre promotes studies on India’s Specialization: South Asian Politics and Security Issues, role in ensuring the safety of SLOCs, trade, energy security and Comprehensive Security, Maritime and Energy Security cooperative linkages with other coastal states to combat the Issues, India-Sri Lanka Relations. maritime threats and maintain a peaceful and stable order in the IOR

1. Maritime jurisdiction, resources, cooperation and conflicts with neighbours 2. Non-traditional threats to India’s maritime security: piracy, maritime terrorism, environmental threats 3. Building maritime connectivity, merchant shipping, development of maritime infrastructure, national maritime development policy, foreign collaborative ventures. 4. India and Indian Ocean Security Regime 5. India and the Regional Initiatives

122  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Dean: Prof. MUMTAZ BEGUM The School of Education was established in 2007 with a nucleus Department of Education offering Master Programme in Education. It has expanded its functioning after the appointment of the full fledged Faculty in 2009. In addition to M.Ed. Programme which is approved by the SRC, NCTE, Bengaluru, the School offers Ph.D. in Education and other Programmes on a Multi Disciplinary Perspective. With competent Faculty, the School offers the Programmes, that provide opportunities for the capacity building of future Teachers and Teachers Educators. The specialisation areas include Educational Technology, Teacher Education, Economics of Education, Educational Planning and Administration, Value Education, Environmental Education and Guidance and Counselling. The Ph.D. Programme is offered in the thrust Areas of Education and allied Disciplines promoting Educational Research in an interdisciplinary manner. The faculty members have wide teaching and research experience and have published many research papers and books. They have also been Referees in National and International journals and are Members in the National and Regional Committees Milestones The School of Education received the NCERT Award for its innovative project in the All India Competition on Innovative Practices and Experiments in Education for Schools and Teacher Education Institutions held in 2012-13. The present Dean and Head was honoured with the prestigious Commonwealth Fellowship Award for the year 2013 and was in Liverpool John Moores University for the above Post Doctoral Award. She was the Associate of Inter University Consortium of UGC and completed her Associateship in Three spells at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. She has bagged the Erasmus + Project Grant under the Title "CCIL@ India" for 3 years from 2016-2019 along with 3 International and 3 National Partners.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY The European Union has funded to createContent and M.Ed. Master of Education (Two years) Language Integrated Learning Resource and Training Specialisation Subjects offered pertaining to Secondary Centre under the Project Grant CLIL@India which was and Senior Secondary stage as per the New Regulations of inaugarated on 10.11.2017. The Centre has multiple number NCTE, 2014. of computers and other related Devices which are used by the Ph.D. Education M.Ed. Trainees and other Teachers who come for Training (Full time and Part-time Internal and External) periodically. P.G. Diploma in Teaching Skills (Add-on course-Evening) This is an Add-on course offered in the evening for two RESEARCH & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES semesters for any graduate to develop competencies in Faculty members have worked/are working on projects funded teaching among working teachers, research scholars and from UGC, DST, ICSSR, NCERT, SSA and other National students of higher education. Institutes. All the faculty are recognized Supervisors for guiding Ph.D. candidates. So far 26 Research Scholars have  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION been awarded Ph.D. in Education. Full time Ph.D. scholars For M.Ed. programme, the candidates are selected on the are receiving various Research fellowships and scholarships basis of merit through All India Entrance Examination. which include UGC-JRF, MANF, RGNF and Pondicherry University Scholarship. Six Post Doctoral Research The Question paper consists of objective type questions Fellows(PDF) have been selected by UGC and ICSSR under based on syllabus generally offered for the undergraduate the mentorship of SOE Faculty. They are involved in Research programme in Education (B.Ed.). cum Teaching activities since 2015.

For Ph.D. programme, the question paper will consist of objective type questions on Core Foundation subjects in ACHIEVEMENTS School of Education has obtained grants under Special Education including Research Methodology and Statistics, Assistance Programme (SAP DRS-I) of UGC, New Delhi for generally offered in any M.Ed. programme. five years from 2011. Dr. Mumtaz Begum is the Principal Co-ordinator of CLIL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES @ India Project funded by European Union under Erasmus School of Education has a modest Multi-Media Laboratory Scheme. equipped with latest gadgets, internet and LAN connectivity, Dr. K. Sreekala is working with Humboldt Scholarship for her Educational software, data analysis software. Classrooms are Post Doctoral Work in Berlin, Germany equipped with DLP Projector, Home Theatre, Visualiser & Submitted proposal to get Grants under the Scheme Pandit Interactive white board which is used by both students and Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers teachers during curriculum transaction. The School has a and Teaching(PMMMNMTT) Scheme, MHRD initiative Psychology Laboratory having more than 400 psychological to function and conduct Innovative Teacher Education tests and materials available for teaching, research and extension Programmes. activities of different courses and programmes. There are more than 4500 books related to Education and allied disciplines with PLACEMENTS OF OUR ALUMNI 2600 titles available in the central library. More than 10 Journals- Every year good number of students clear UGC-JRF-NET National and International in addition to e-journals are available Examination and become eligible for Lectureship and including ERIC full text. PROSPECTUS 2019-20 123 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Research, since the inception of M.Ed. programme. They Education. have been placed in DIET’s, Colleges of Education, Teacher Training Institutes, Universities, Departments(both at State and Central Levels), Government Schools and other allied Associate Professor Departments. Sreekala.E, Ph.D. (Regional Institute of Education, Mysore,NCERT) FACULTY Specialization: Sociology of Education, Blended Learning, Special Education, Higher Education, and School Education. Dean & Head Mumtaz Begum, Ph.D. (University of Madras) Assistant Professor Specialization: Teacher Education, ELT, Vocational Education, Vijayakumar. R, Ph.D (Education, Bangalore University) Special Education, Distance Education, Higher Education, Specialization: Foundations of Education, Multi-Media Inclusive Education, Gender Education, Educational Technology of Education, Teacher Education, Environmental Administration and Leadership, Neuro Linguistics. Education & Guidance and Counseling. Professors M. Balamurugan, Ph.D. (Annamalai University) Specialization: Mathematics Education, Educational Planning and Administration, Teacher Education, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methodology, Value Education and Statistics in Education K. Chellamani, Ph.D. (Alagappa University) Specialization: Research Methodology, Experimental Design, Psycholinguistics, Neuro - Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Portfolio Writing, English Language Teaching and Teacher CENTRE FOR ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION School of Education

Established in 1989, the Centre offers Ph.D. in Adult & Continuing Education (Inter Disciplinary). It is under the School of Education and provides facilities for intensive training and field outreach activities. The prime aim of the Centre is to create critical awareness towards literacy, population education, extension programmes, youth development, social problems and societal issues. A holistic approach to outreach studies is envisaged.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES  PROGRAMME OF STUDY Computer, Overhead Projector, Colour television, DVP, LCD Ph.D. Adult & Continuing Education -Inter Disciplinary Projector, Free Internet Access. (Full-time & Part-time). FACULTY  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION For the entrance examinations for admission to Ph.D Professor & Centre Head Programme, the question paper will consist of objective K. Devan, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) type of Questions in the areas of General Knowledge, Specialization: Anthropology, Youth Services, Social Problems, General English, Research Methodology and Statistics. Extension and Field Outreach Activities, Societal Issues and Community Development. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES At present Four Research Scholars have been pursuing Ph.D. in Adult and Continuing Education. Full time scholars are recieving UGC-JRF, ICSSR fellowship and University scholarship. Thrust areas for research include

 Extension, Field Outreach and Community Development  Continuing Education  Non-Formal Education  Societal Issues and Social Problems and  Youth Development

124  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Dean (i/c): Dr. GOPAL KRISHNA PAL

The University at present does not offer any programme directly by the School of Medical Sciences.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 125 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SCHOOL OF MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Dean: Prof. Chennupati K. Ramaiah

Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication Department of Library and Information Science

The Department of Electronic Media, the Department of Mass Science (DLIS) has been offering MLIS programme in Library Communication and the Department of Library and Information & Information Science since 2007, Postgraduate Diploma in Science (DLIS) were started in the academic year 2007-08 with Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) in the evenings a motivation to grasp the ever-expanding knowledge domains since 2009-10 and PhD since 2010. As per UGC regulations, the of media and culture, media production, journalism, film, revised M.L.I.S programme is renamed as M.Lib.I.Sc and has television and radio, informatics, knowledge management and been on offer from 2018-19. library and information science. Initially all three departments were under the School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences. The School of Media and Communication is one of the emerging Recognizing the meta-disciplinary nature of all these subjects, interdisciplinary academic entities of the University. The broader the three departments have now been coalesced into one single arc of the school’s curriculum encompasses Digital Media and enclave called 'The School of Media and Communication'. Culture, Journalism for Print, Radio, Television and Internet, Media Production, Visual Communication and Visual Culture, Further, the three subjects share commonality in teaching Film Studies, Library & Information Science and Technology. and research, and the same is evidenced in the synthesis of Its profound aim is to produce informed scholars and skilled communication and information sciences in universities across manpower to meet the needs of the national and international the globe. Now the School of Media and Communication communities as well as industries. The school’s main goal is to comprises of i) the Department of Electronic Media and achieve excellence in all respects including teaching, research Mass Communication, and ii) the Department of Library and services and innovation. By that corollary, the school offers an Information Science. The Department of Electronic Media innovative curriculum to impart knowledge to postgraduate and Mass Communication (DEM&MC) was created in 2012, students who come from diverse social, cultural and economic by combining the Department of Mass Communication and backgrounds. Department of Electronic Media. It offers two postgraduate programmes viz. M.A. in Mass Communication and M.Sc. in Electronic Media, PhD in Mass Communication and PhD in Electronic Media. The Department of Library and Information

126  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH

DEM&MC DLIS

The thrust areas of research include: The thrust areas of research include: • ICT Applications in LIS • Political Communication • Digital Libraries • Film Studies and Visual Culture • E-Publishing • Film Philosophy • Hypertext and Multimedia • Digital Media and Culture Studies • Knowledge Management • Digital Art, Digital Humanities • Heritage & Cultural Informatics • Health Communication • School Libraries • Development Communication • Television and Radio Studies • Political Economy of Media/New Media • Educational Communication/Technology-Enabled Learning • Environmental Communication

INFRASTRUCTURE

Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication has state-of-the-art infrastructure that aids in video production, audio and video editing as well as multimedia labs for 2D and 3D Animation, Graphic design, Infographics, Print Journalism and Digital Journalism, etc.

The School has well-equipped class rooms with LCD Projectors and Public Address System, Wi-Fi facility in campus, access to e-books, e-journals and institutional repositories, latest books on these subjects.

Both departments organize several events like study tour, workshops, seminars and guest lectures by eminent academics from India and abroad.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES There is an ever increasing demand for Media and Communication professionals and students get plum assignments in various industries that include Journalism industry (Print/Television/ Digital/ Radio), Advertising, PR and Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Writing, E-learning, Graphic Design and 2D/3D Animation, UI/UX Designing, Web Designing, Technical Writing, NGOs, Filmmaking, Documentary filmmaking, Game Designing to name a few. LIS postgraduates get placed as Librarians, Information Scientists, Knowledge Managers, Cataloguers, Indexers, Information Analysts, Reference Services Specialists, Consultants, etc. in traditional libraries & information centres and corporate sectors as well. Those who qualify UGC-NET or SET examination are eligible to enter academics. Those who qualify UGC-JRF can pursue their doctoral research in their chosen field with UGC fellowship.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 127 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND MASS COMMUNICATION School of Media & Communication

Established in 2007, the Department offers two courses: M.A. in Mass Communication, and M.Sc. in Electronic Media. The major objective of the Department is to train students in the spheres of journalism, television production, radio production, advertising, public relations, film studies, digital media, development communication, media and culture studies, photography, and audio and video editing. Our aim is to nurture cutting edge media professionals with effective communication and critical thinking skills. We work towards preparing young minds with a strong foundation in values and principles, who proactively intervene in the development of a humane society.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Photo Journalism/Photography M.A. Mass Communication Students are offered intensive training on photo journalism Ph.D. Mass Communication and are encouraged to organize exhibitions. In addition, they M.Sc. Electronic Media are exposed to different types of photography. Ph.D. Electronic Media Guest Lectures and Workshops Students produce documentaries and short duration video  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION programmes. They engage with socially relevant media projects. M.A. Mass Communication Photo Journalism The Entrance Examination consists of 100 Multiple The students are offered intensive training in photo journalism Choice Questions which deal with understanding of and are encouraged to organize exhibitions. Media, Communication &Society, Fundamental Media Guest Lectures and Workshops Laws, Media Current Affairs, Journalism, Advertising, Enrichment lectures by national and international media Corporate Communication, media history and recent professionals and academicians as well as workshops by media trends in media, digital media and communication. practitioners are organised on a regular basis to amplify the M.Sc. Electronic Media theoretical and practical knowledge of students on various The Entrance Examination consists of 100 Multiple topics related to media and communication. Choice Questions (MCQs) which cover Media, MOUs and Collaborations Communication, Electronic & New Media, Media MoU has been signed between the Department of Electronic and Society, Visual Communication, Visual Culture, Media and Mass Communication, Pondicherry University, Television, Cinema, Graphics & Animation, Aesthetics, Puducherry, India, and UFR INGEMEDIA of Toulon Sound, Media Management and Advertisement. University, Toulon, France. The MoU makes it possible to have Ph.D. students and faculties exchange, collaborative conferences, co- JRF students get direct admission to the doctoral guidance of doctoral students between the two universities. programmes of mass communication and electronic Another MoU has been signed with IGNCA (Indira Gandhi media. Non-JRF students desirous of seeking admission National Centre for the Arts), New Delhi. into any of the two programmes will have to appear for an An MoU has been signed with JIPMER and Puduvai Vaani, entrance examination conducted by the university at the Community Radio station of Pondicherry University. national level. There will be 100 MCQs from subjects taught as part of mass communication and electronic media. OBJECTIVES M.A. MASS COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES To offer theoretical knowledge with focus on acquiring Print/Television/Digital Journalism practical, professional expertise and competency in To aid in practice-based journalism, the Department brings out Journalism, Film, Broadcasting, Advertising, PR, and Digital a student’s practice journal titled ‘The Inquirer’ and also runs a Media. digital version ‘The Inquirer’ which can be accessed at http://www. To provide strong foundation in research to facilitate puinquirer.edu.in/ interested students to pursue higher studies. To enable students to reflect critically on a wide range of Television & Radio Production social, economic and political issues. Students produce documentaries and short duration video programmes. They engage with socially relevant media projects. M.Sc. ELECTRONIC MEDIA Likewise, students produce programmes for Puduvai Vaani, a  To facilitate students to understand the systems, processes, FM Community Radio station of Pondicherry University. They cultures associated with mass media and with special emphasis also facilitate the community nearby to produce programmes on interactive Television, and New Media. thereby ensuring community participation. Students also  To provide wider training on audio-visual productions, produce experimental videos and audio programmes along with Graphic Design, Animation and film making. podcasting.  To introduce and familiarize critical research skills in audio- visual media.

128  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

and academic institutions. CAMPBUZZ – CAMPUS NEWS BULLETIN Students have been placed in various media organizations that Students are encouraged to produce news bulletins to enable include non-technical and technical jobs. Some of the companies them to prepare themselves for Television journalism industry. include HP, Flipkart, Oracle, Times of India, The New Indian The University Campus News Bulletin Camp Buzz is uploaded Express, CTS, TCS, Think Why Me Not, SUN TV, News7, in YouTube channel at PUCAMPBUZZ. Accenture, to name a few.

FILM FESTIVALS, SHORT FILMS ONGOING PROJECTS COMPETITIONS AND FILM SCREENING 1. UGC approved Major projects on Political Mediated Film Festivals are organized every year in collaboration with Communication and General Elections: Watching the Media IAWRT, Vigyan Prasar and other bodies. Such activities are during Parliamentary Elections 2014 - Principle Investigator useful to students in developing their literacy skills about Dr. S. Arulselvan films. Besides, these events also trigger interest in students to 2. UGC approved Major Projects on Social Media and Ethics: produce their own documentaries and short films. A socio-technical approach to the making of ethics among children and the youth in Pondicherry and Tamilnadu - Principle PEDAGOGY Investigator Dr. M. Shuaib Mohamed Haneef ICTs and software tools have found increasing relevance and acknowledgement in higher education across the globe. The MOOC PROJECTS school capitalizes on the initiative to use digital technologies 1. Media Laws and Ethics – Dr. S. Arulselvan in building interactive MOOCs and online courses as we 2. Photo Journalism and News Writing – Dr.Radhika Khanna believe in the ethos of multimodal learning. Multimodalitiy allows learners to engage with content in an efficacious manner. Being a media department, we invest in a pedagogy SPECIAL EVENTS that strings together visual, audio and text keeping in mind The department organizes Seminars, Workshops, Exhibitions, the changing learning styles of students and the widespread Film Festivals and other events on a regular basis. Some of the use of devices and platforms. Combining multimodal with notable events in the last three years include:  classroom teaching and learning, we strive to achieve blended Documentary and Short film Festivals.  learning practices that offer choices to students both in terms Academic Seminars in association with ACT-TNP and other of modalities and pedagogies. The DEMMC is currently national and international agencies.  developing MOOCs courses on Photo Journalism and Media Student Photo Exhibitions  Laws and Ethics which will be rolled out to a larger student Workshops on TV Journalism, Sound, Animation, Editing, community across the world. E-Content, Web Design with experts from the industry.  Three exhibitions on Rabindranath Tagore, Raman, and Sports INTERNSHIP photography were organised. Each student undergoes internship for not less than four weeks in a media organization during summer vacation between second and third semesters. After completion, students submit a report on the experience they gain during the internship. The INFRASTRUCTURE training they get from media houses is particularly helpful in The department has well equipped media labs and studios with orienting students to the requirements of the industry. the most recent equipment to train students on graphic and web designing, audio and video editing. The equipment includes MEDIA PRODUCTION broadcast quality audio and video equipment and professional The convergence of media requires students to be exposed to digital SLR cameras. Classrooms are furnished with teaching the application of a variety of media through a single platform. aids such as LCD projector and DTH connection which enable The students do media production in the first semester which students to keep themselves up-to-date with current affairs 24x7. includes Lab Journal Production, photo journalism and The following are the key facilities and supporting equipment reporting, writing and editing for print media. They further available in the Department. engage with radio production, television production, web A separate well-furnished PhD Research Scholars room with Wi- journalism, reporting, writing and editing for electronic Fi facility has been created to provide a conducive environment to media and other courses in four semesters. Students of pursue their studies. Electronic Media engage in various genres of productions using single and multi-camera set-up, e-learning, graphic design, 3D animation, documentary and short film making, A) VIDEO PRODUCTION STUDIO web development etc. The Department has a state-of-the-art production studio is boasting industry style and décor. It shares another bag studio with EMRC. Both studios have the most sophisticated equipment PLACEMENT for video production processes. Indoor shooting, single and Students get placements in news organizations, advertising multi-camera production, dubbing and news bulletin anchoring agencies, public relations firms, news websites, television news are some of the exercises that take place in the studios, in addition, channels, film industry, e-learning companies, newspapers, there are two audio booths for recording audio. digital marketing companies, non-governmental organizations

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 129 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

B) MULTIMEDIA LAB D. Nivedhitha, Ph.D.(Mother Teresa Women's University) The Multimedia lab has 80 high-end computer systems. The lab Specialization: Film Studies, TV Production, Film Semiotics, also has the supporting software that include Adobe products, Script Writing, Film Direction, Cosmetology, Fiction & Non Ulead Video Studio 11 and Sound Forge 9,Cool Edit Pro etc. Fiction Film Making. A separate edit suite space that allows 10 students to carry out video editing is available as part of video production. Avid Mojo Reader SD, Mac Pro with FCP & DPS velocity HD workstation for video S. Anand Lenin Vethanayagam, Ph.D. (Manonmaniam editing is also available. Sundaranar University) C) COMMUNITY RADIO STATION – PUDUVAI Specialization:Visual Communication design, Publication VAANI FM 107.8 MHZ & design, Photography & digital imaging, Educational Puduvai Vaani is the community FM Radio facility on the Communication and Environmental Communication University campus. It works on FM 107.8 MHz, covering an area of 20 km radius from the University campus. This station broadcasts Assistant Professors programmes in both Tamil and English languages. Media Radhika Khanna, Ph.D. () students undergo training in the production of radio programmes Specialization: Journalism, Photojournalism, Corporate that include writing radio scripts, voice modulation and live Communication, Documentary, Education through ICT, broadcasting over an FM radio channel. The station is a “first of Public Speaking & Life Skills, Film Studies, Communication its kind” among CRS with 2 suites for radio production and one for Social Change, Theatre-in-Education. suite for transmission & livebroadcast. The FM Community Radio Samarjit Kachari, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Station has produced more than 500 hours of audio / radio content Specialization: Development Communication, Radio which are suitable for broadcast through any radio stations on production, Journalism, Communication Theories. varieties of themes including health, education to entertainment. A. Muthamil, M.Phil.(Anna University). Specialization: : TV Production, Film Studies, Videography, FACULTY Short Film & Documentary, 3D Stereoscopy, Virtual Assistant Professor & Head i/c Recording, Virtual Reality, Sound Recording for TV M. Shuaib Mohamed Haneef, Ph.D. (Manonmaniam Sundaranar V. Santhi Siri., Ph.D. (Mother Teresa Women's University) University) Specialization: Visual Arts, Painting, Print Making & Design, Specialization: Journalism (Print and Digital), Digital Media & Graphic design, Animation, Visual Media & Design. Culture Studies, Digital Art and Digital Humanities, Affect and T. Balasaravanan. Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Interface Studies, Convergence and Algorithmic Journalism, Specialization: Media, Performance and Culture Studies, Game Studies and E-learning Television Production, Drama and Theatre Arts, Non-Linear Associate Professors Editing, Lighting Design, Projection Design, Direction S. Arulselvan, Ph.D.(Madurai Kamaraj University) Specialization: Political Communication, Communication Research, Technology-Enabled Learning, Tamil Journalism (Print & Web), Radio Studies. EMMRC - EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA RESEARCH CENTRE School of Media & Communication Head(i/c): Dr. S. Arulselvan Realizing the potential of the use of Electronic Media in Education and to address the needs of Higher Education in our country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) established a Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) and set up Educational and Multimedia Research Centres at various Universities to produce E-content and television educational programme software for Higher Educational Television Channel, Vyas and Web. The EMMRC at Pondicherry University is the 20th of such Media Centre. Staff recruitment, equipment purchase and acoustics for new state-of-the-art studios are under way. Much ahead of the creation of EMMRC, a Multimedia Production Centre was established during the academic year 2007-2008 which was inaugurated by Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, former Chairman, UGC on 29th March 2008. This Centre is a self-sufficient production centre with state-of-the-art video production facilities, actively engaged in the production of educational video documentaries, animation films, E-lectures, Distance Education Programmes, Academic Staff College Programmes and documentation of important academic events of the University. This Centre has produced 65 documentaries, 3 animation films, 15 E-lectures on various topics. The Centre has also recorded 125 programmes and 15 MOOCs Lectures during January to December 2017. Beside, the centre also produced visual documentary for the University Anthem and a documentary on “Pondicherry University –An Ultimate destination”. A documentary on the completion of one year tenure of present Vice-Chancellor Prof. Gurmeet Singh also produced. Second Board of Meeting was held on 27.09.2018 and a workshop on Massive Open Online Courses also conducted on 28-09-2018. Design, Development and Delivery of MOOCs courses at EMRC, Pondicherry University has gained momentum after Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University assumed his office in November 2017. Faculty members are encouraged to develop new MOOCs courses and students are motivated to enroll for MOOCs courses offered through SWAYAM platform. Pondicherry University EMMRC has been approved six MOOCs courses in the following subjects, during 2018-19:

130  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Zoology “Prakriti Film 2014”, Kolkata 1.Title-Bioprocess Technology for Life Sciences 1. True Life 2.Marine Biotechnology 2. Mobile Solar Power Hindi 3. Nanobiotics:"A Hope for Cure" 3.Title Bhasha Proudyogiki ka Parichay 4. Rainwater Harvesting 4.Title- Prayojanmoolak Hindi Journalism Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology - 5.Photo Journalism “Rashtriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela 2013”, Kolkata 6.Media Laws and Ethics 1. The Night Warriors - Mr. S. Balamurugan was awarded SOME OF THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARIES OF Golden Beaver Award under Popular Science category. THIS CENTRE ARE: 2. The Rain Water Harvesting - Shortlisted for screening 20TH UGC-CEC EDUCATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION under short film on science and technology category and (2009-10) certificate of merit was given to Mr. M. Iyyanar. 1. The Salves of the Lamp- Best Cinematography and Best Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology - Scripting 2. Pranthanam-Kirti-Pravannu (Save heritage for posterity)- “Rashtriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela 2014”, Bangalore Best Animation 1. Horse-Shoe Crab - Mr. J.A. Sanjeev Kumar was awarded Silver Beaver Trophy Award and a Cash Prize of ` 50,000/- 21ST UGC-CEC EDUCATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION 2. Mobile Solar Power - Mr. S. Balamurugan was awarded ` (2010-11) Bronze Beaver Trophy Award and a cash prize of 30,000/- 1. The True Survivor (Horseshoe Crab) -Best Programme Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology - of the year Producer: Mr. J.A. Sanjeev Kumar, “Rashtriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela 2015” Pondicherry University 1. True Life 2. The True Survivor (Horseshoe Crab) -Best Script. 2. Where am I Script writer: Dr. Jayanth Mishra, Pondicherry University 3. Nanobiotics: "A Hope for Cure" 3. Silk the Queen of Fiber - Best Camera work. Cameraman: Mr.G.Sivakumar, Pondicherry University 22ND UGC-CEC EDUCATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION 4. French Fragrance at Puducherry - Best Editing. (2015-16) Editor: Mr. S. Balamurugan, Pondicherry University, Cash 1. Weeds of future, Formative Research (special mention) Prize: ` 25, 000/-. Prof. Arul, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry 5. The Tree -Best Programme for Animation University. Animation: Ms. M. Manamathi, Pondicherry University Cash Prize: ` 50, 000/-. PRODUCTION TEAM 1. Mr. A. Sanjeev Kumar, M.A.(Communication)– Producer DOCUMENTARIES SCREENED IN FILM FESTIVALS 2. Mr. S. Balamurugan, M.Sc., M.A.,M.Phil., PGDEM - “Prakriti Film festival 2008”, Pondicherry University Production Assistant 1. Gingee Fort 3. Mr. G. Siva Kumar, M.A., D.T.C - Cameraman “Prakriti Film Festival 2010”, Jodhpur 4. Mr. M. Iyyanar, M.Sc.,M.A., M.Phil., D.F.Tech - Technical 1. The Brides of Aaravan Assistant 2. The Salves of the Lamp 5. Ms. M. Manamathi, M.B.A. PGDAM - Graphic 3. The Killer Dust Assistant “Prakriti Film festival 2011”, 6. Mr. D. Duraivijayan, B.Sc., DECE - Shooting Assistant 1. Margadarsi Siddama 7. Mr. M. Umesan. M.A., B.L.I.Sc., PGDTV., I.T.I - Media 2. The Modern Muni Technician “Prakriti Film festival 2012”, Mysore 8. Mr. V. Meenakshi Sundaram, Dip in E&TC., I.T.I, - Media 1. The Night Warriors Technician 2. Ariyalur Rocks 3. Probiotics ‘A Value of Biotech’ 4. The Art of Bronze “Prakriti Film 2013”, Calicut 1. Share the Pain (Produced by Mr. J.A. Sanjeev Kumar) - Selected as the Best documentary film.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 131 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE School of Media & Communication

The Department of Library and Information Science was started during the academic year 2007-08. The Department offers a professional Master’s Degree programme (M.Lib.I.Sc.) and a Ph.D. Degree Programme in Library and Information Science. In addition, an Add-on Course – Postgraduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is also offered in the evenings. M.Lib.I.Sc. course duration is of two years and comprises four semesters. Candidates who have passed any Bachelors Degree examination from a recognized university under 10+2+3 system and who have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in Part III (main subjects) are eligible to apply for seeking admission to this course. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH category, relaxation in the percentage of marks shall be given as per the University Guidelines issued from time to time.

 MAJOR OBJECTIVES PROGRAMMES OF STUDY  To demonstrate the scholars’ competence to carry out Ph.D. Library & Information Science- Full-time and Part- independent and original academic research in the field of time(Internal & External) Library and Information Science. M.Lib.I.S. Master of Library & Information Science  To produce scholars with advanced capabilities in (Full-time- two years) librarianship in order to meet the challenges in the PGDLAN (Postgraduate Diploma in Library Automation changing environment; and Networking)- Add-on Course- one year (Evenings  To develop within each candidate the expertise and skills only) necessary to be an effective educator, researcher, faculty  member, practitioner, etc.; ENTRANCE EXAMINATION  To encourage creativity, analytical thinking, critical Ph.D. analysis, and innovative problem-solving techniques The admission to Ph.D. programme is based on the for the problems and constraints faced by the library vacancies available with the eligible Research Guides and professionals in the present age; and the field of specialisation in which a scholar intends to  To disseminate the results of their research in a standard pursue research. The desirous candidates are required to peer-reviewed academic publications. take an entrance examination conducted by the University for Ph.D. admission. The written examination consists MASTER’S DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND of 100 objective type questions based on BLIS and MLIS/ INFORMATION SCIENCE (M.Lib.I.S.) M.Lib.I.Sc. curriculum. A few questions from current The M.Lib.I.Sc., a two-year integrated programme of 75 credits, affairs, language skills, etc. will also be included in the is divided into four semesters including Internship in the third paper. For more information visit our university website at: semester and a project in the final semester. The programme is http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ admissions/eligibility.htm equivalent to BLIS (one year) + MLIS (one year). M.Lib.I.Sc. Candidates seeking admission to the programme shall MAJOR OBJECTIVES be required to appear for a 2-hour written examination To impart high level skills and training necessary for those conducted by the University during the last week of May aspiring to hold higher positions in library and information or first week of June or on the date announced by the centres within the country and abroad; University. The written examination shall consist of 100 To prepare the library and information professionals for the objective type questions to test mental ability, aptitude and changing scenario; general knowledge of the candidate consisting of questions To get the learners familiarized with the basic concepts of from current topics of general interest, books, authors, information and its communication in society; libraries, information resources, reading habits and other To teach information processing techniques and develop related areas. capability in retrieving information efficiently by applying PGDLAN different search techniques; No entrance examination. Any graduate with a minimum To get the students acquainted with the activities and of 45% of marks would be eligible to apply. services of different information systems and introduce them to packaging and consolidation techniques; Ph.D. To introduce different methods and techniques of research; The Ph.D. programme was started during the academic year To sensitize the learners and enable them to resolve the major 2010–2011 through different streams viz. Full-time and Part- issues associated with the development of new technology in time (Internal & External). the libraries and information centres; To impart ICT based skills using open source software in order to make them serve competently in an automated and networked environment; and To introduce modern tools and techniques to students to manage Libraries and Information Centres effectively.

132  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY Programme Structure of M.Lib.I.Sc. AUTOMATION AND NETWORKING (PGDLAN) – The curriculum structure of M.Lib.I.Sc. programme is given ADD-ON COURSE below: The PGDLAN programme was launched during the academic year 2009–2010. The programme is of 20 credits and comprises Theory Two Semesters. The classes are conducted in the evenings only Library, Communication and Society, Reference and Information between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Sources, Knowledge Organisation, ICT for Information Management, Management of Libraries and Information Centres, MAJOR OBJECTIVES Information Systems and Services, ILMS and Digital Libraries,  To imbibe knowledge and skills associated with ICT Information Representation and Retrieval, Research Methods, applications in Libraries and Information Centres; Soft Skills, Knowledge Management, Electronic Resources  To understand the basic requirements of library Management. automation and services provided by the libraries in an The students need to select one or more elective subjects offered automated environment; from second semester onwards. The elective subjects offered  To practically learn and well versed with the various include Public Library System, Preservation and Conservation, activities of library house-keeping operations with the School Library System, Technical Writing, Ontology, Web help of ‘KOHA’ - open source software for library Technology, Marketing of Information Products & Services, automation. Informetrics, E-Publishing, and Intellectual Property Rights.  To acquaint themselves with the components of an information system and learn about how to design and Practicals develop an information system; The practical courses of M.Lib.I.Sc. programme are: Information  To acquire knowledge and skills on networking and Technology Practice which includes KOHA, GSDL, Dspace Internet technology; and Drupal, Knowledge Organisation-I: Classification practice  To develop skills with special reference to the information according to DDC, Ed.22, Knowledge Organisation – II: resources available on the Internet; Cataloguing practice according to AACR-2, Project and Internship.  To acquire web-based content development skills;  To practically learn and well versed with the Digital Project and Internship Library open source software ‘DSpace’ and ‘GSDL’; and The students are supposed to complete a project as part of the  To develop confidence in handling any kind of activities/ programme, and should also undergo an internship for one month services in an automated library or information centre. in a reputed library / information centre during summer vacation that falls between second and third semesters. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The physical and academic infrastructure comprises well FACULTY equipped class rooms with LCD Projectors and Public Address System, Computer Lab with internet facility and required Professor hardware and software for teaching-learning, Wi-Fi facility Chennupati K. Ramaiah, Ph.D. (Loughborough University, in campus, access to e-books, e-journals and institutional UK) repositories, subscription to national and international Specialization: ICT Applications in Library & Information journals and magazines, latest books on library and Services, Multimedia, Hypertext, E-Learning, User Interfaces, information science, separate hostels on campus for girls and Human Computer Interaction, Web / E-Publishing, Archival boys, etc. The Department also organizes several events like Informatics, Healthcare Information, School Libraries study tour, workshops, seminars, guest lectures by eminent academics from India and abroad. Associate Professor & Head R. Sevukan, Ph.D. (Annamalai University) PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Specialization: : Library Automation, Scientometrics, Academic M.Lib.I.Sc. programme is a professional degree. There is a Library System, Research Methods, Information Seeking great demand for the library professionals in the job market. Behaviour, ICT Applications in Libraries M.L.I.S./M.Lib.I.Sc. postgraduates get placed as Librarians, Information Scientists, Knowledge Managers, Cataloguers, Assistant Professors Indexers, Information Analysts, Reference Services Specialists, Rekha Rani Varghese, Ph.D.(University of Calicut) Consultants, etc. in traditional libraries & information centres Specialization: IT applications in Libraries, Institutional and corporate sectors as well. Those who qualify UGC-NET Repositories, Information Retrieval, User Studies examination can enter academics as an Assistant Professor or Mangkhollen Singson, Ph.D. (North East Hill Assistant Librarian of a University or Librarian of a College. University) Those who qualify UGC-JRF can pursue research in the field of Specialization: Marketing of Information Products, Knowledge Library & Information Science with UGC fellowship. An added Management, E-journals qualification of PGDLAN would place the student at a higher M.Leeladharan, M.Phil.(Annamalai University) advantage in the job arena with the knowledge of automation Specialization: Information Retrieval, Scientometrics, Knowledge and networking. Our recruiters include LIS Schools, all kinds Organization of libraries and information centres, corporate companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Indian School of Business, etc.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 133 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Dean(i/c): Prof. P. Dhanavanthan

Department of Computer Science Department of Electronics Engineering Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering

Emerging trends in the field of Science and Technology calls for more new centres to be added to this school of Engineering in an environmentally sound system of growth and development the years to come and National facilities for R&D will be made in the entire planet. This school also maintains the academic available for wider participation and collaboration. Industries units of both the University and its affiliated engineering colleges are always welcome to associate with these units for linkages and where in dozens of UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes are being placements. offered with excellent infrastructure and facilities. There are

134  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE School of Engineering & Technology

The Department aims at imparting quality education in Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology through various post-graduate programmes. It also offers an atmosphere conducive for research scholars for pursuing research in various advanced areas of Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY STUDENTS ACTIVITIES The Computer Science students’ association, PIXEL, provides M.Sc. Computer Science (University Main Campus & opportunities to sharpen the skills of students by organizing Karaikal Campus) lectures and students meet. The alumni of the department M.C.A. University Main Campus & Karaikal Campus deliver lectures on latest topics periodically for updating the M.Sc. Computer Science (Five year Integrated) skill sets of the students. M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering M.Tech. Network & Information Security PLACEMENT Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering The Placement activities of the Department are taken care (Full-time, Part-time (Internal & External)) of by a Placement Cell which comprises of student members  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION and a Faculty Advisor. The Placement Cell organizes Campus recruitment programmes every year and takes pride in M.Sc. Computer Science: Admission to M.Sc. course is facilitating placement for the eligible students in MNC’s based on the performance in the Entrance Examination. like IBM, HCL, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Verizon, ITC, CTS, The entrance examination is of objective type. The question Honeywell, iGate, etc. paper will consist of 20 questions in General Arithmetic & Mathematical Aptitude and 80 questions from Data FACULTY Structures, Algorithms, Digital Logic, Computer Organization, Operating Systems, System Software, Professors Software Engineering, Computer Networks, DBMS, R. Subramanian, Ph.D. (IIT Delhi) Programming Languages (C & C++) and Recent Trends in Specialization: Evolutionary Algorithms & Cloud Computing. Computer Science related domains. P. Dhavachelvan, Ph.D. (Anna University, Chennai) M.C.A.: Admission to MCA course is based on the Specialization: Software Engineering & Optimization Algorithms. performance in the Entrance Examination. The entrance examination is of objective type. The question paper Associate Professor & Head will consist of 80 questions from the topics of Logical T. Chithralekha, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Reasoning, Mathematical Aptitude and General awareness Specialization: Information Security & Data Science. in Computer Science related domains, Programming Language(C) Associate Professor M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering and M.Tech. S. Siva Sathya, Ph.D. (Pondichery University, Puducherry) Network & Information Security: The written examination Specialization: Evolutionary Algorithms, Wireless Computing & consists of 100 objective type questions. 80 questions will Spatial Data Mining. be from the subjects of Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems and System Assistant Professors Software, Microprocessors, DBMS, Networks, Compilers, R. P. Seenivasan, M.C.A., M.Phil. (Madras University, Chennai) Automata and Formal Languages, AI, Graphics, Software Specialization: Software Engineering and Database Management Engineering, Programming Languages (C, C++ and Java) Systems. and Recent Trends in Computer Science related domains. Ph.D.: Admission to Ph.D. is based on the performance K.Vijayanand, Ph.D. in Entrance Examination and Interview. The Entrance (Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh) Examination consists of 100 objective type questions Specialization: Natural Language Processing from the Computer Science subjects that include Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating T. Sivakumar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Systems and System Software and Microprocessors, DBMS, Specialization: Database Management Systems & Computer Networks, Compilers, Automata and Formal Languages, AI, Networks. Graphics, Software Engineering, Programming Languages (C, C++ and Java) and Recent Trends in Computer Science R. Sunitha, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) related domains. Specialization: Theoretical Computer Science & Knowledge Engineering.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 135 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Pothula Sujatha, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) M.Nandhini, Ph.D. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) Specialization: Information Retrieval, Multilingual Systems & Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Database Technologies. Evolutionary Algorithms & Combinatorial Optimization.

K. Suresh Joseph, Ph.D. (AnnaUniversity, Chennai) T. Vengattaraman, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Specialization: Operating Systems and Soft Computing. Puducherry) Specialization: Distributed Computing & Nature Inspired M. Sathya, M.Tech. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Algorithms. Specialization: Software Engineering S. Ravi, Ph.D. (M.S. University, Thirunelveli) K.S. Kuppusamy, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Specialization: Image Processing, Algorithms, Bio-Metric Pondicherry) Systems, Operating System & Medical Imaging. Specialization: Human Computer Interaction & Accessibility Computing.

S.K.V.Jayakumar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Web Services Computing, Cloud Computing & Data Science.

V. Uma, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Machine Learning & Deep Learning.

P. Shanthi Bala, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Specialization: Distributed Computing Systems, Knowledge Engineering and Computer Networks.

136  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING School of Engineering & Technology The Department of Electronics Engineering is the first Engineering Department which has been established under the School of Engineering and Technology in the Academic Year 2010-1 during XI Plan. The prime aim of the Department is to impart quality research in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering to meet the increasing demands of highly qualified technical personalities. The department offers two programmes namely, Master of Technology and Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics and Communication Engineering. To motivate the students towards conceptual realization and to mould the students to be the backbone of modern technologies in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering is the vision and mission of the department, respectively. COMPUTER FACILITIES  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY In addition to the computing facility available at the University M.Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Computer Centre, Department of Electronics Engineering has (Duration: 2 years – Full Time) separate computer laboratory with the following facilities: M.Tech. (Communication and Information Systems)  HP-Desktop Computers - 30 Nos. (Duration: 2 years – Full Time) (Self-financing mode)  IE3D-Mentor Graphics - 3 Users Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)  MATLAB R2012B - 30 Users (Full Time / Part Time)  OrCAD PCB Suite - 30 Users  Xilinx (VHDL/VERILOG) - 25 Users  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION  Qualnet - 1 User M.Tech. Programmes: STUDENT ACTIVITIES Selection of students is based on the national level entrance Students’ technical association namely, Innovation Minds of examination conducted by the Pondicherry University at Professional Association Creating Technologies (IMPACT) imparts various centers in the country. The entrance examination a platform to bring together young minds from various institutions would comprise 100 Multiple Choice Questions from to share their innovative ideas and develop their technical and Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics and personal skills. It will supplement the students to explore their Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Information talents beyond the class room learning and keep abreast with Technology subjects at the Under Graduate level . upcoming technologies. Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering): Admission to Ph.D. is based on the performance in RESEARCH ACTIVITES the national level entrance examination conducted by The faculty members of the Department have received research the Pondicherry University at various places across the grants from various funding agencies like AICTE, DST, MOD and country and interview. The entrance examination question UGC to carry out their research. paper would have 100 Multiple Choice Questions from prabability and stochastic process and all the major areas PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Post The Department Placement activities are mentored by the University Graduate level Placement Cell with student members and faculty coordinator from the department. Ample opportunities are provided to the eligible TRUST AREA OF RESEARCH WORK students through the Placement Cell to get better placement in  Antennas companies/ industries.  Digital Signal and Image Processing  MEMS/NEMS SCHOLARSHIP  Microwave and Millimetre-wave Engineering Besides the University Fellowship, the research scholars are given  Network and Information Security fellowships like INSPIRE, UGC GATE, UGC-NET/JRF, MNAF,  Optical Communication and Devices Vishvesvaraya Scholarship, RGNF, etc.  VLSI Design  Wireless Communication and Networks FACULTY Associate Professor & Head INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES R. Nakkeeran, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Equipment Details Specialization: Optical Communication, Wireless Communication,  Analog and Digital Communication Trainer kit Antennas and Electromagnetics.  Arbitrary Waveform Generator Assistant Professors  Digital Signal Processor Trainer kit P. Samundiswary, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry)  DSO (200MHz and 500 MHz) Specialization: Wireless Communications and Networks, Wireless  Microcontroller based System Design Trainer kit Security, Computer Networks and Optical Communication.  Microstrip Antenna Trainer kit T. Shanmuganantham, Ph.D. (National Institute of Technology,  Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (1 GHz) Tiruchirappalli)  Vector Network Analyzer (9 kHz - 3 GHz) Specialization: Antennas, Microwave and Millimeter- wave  Xilinx FPGA Trainer kit Engineering, MEMS/NEMS.  ARM Processor Kit K. Anusudha, Ph.D (VIT University, Vellore)  Vector Network Analyzer(100kHz-8GHz) Specialization: Digital Signal and Image Processing,  Spectrum Analyzer(100 kHz-8GHz) Steganographic Techniques - Digital Watermarking and Forensic Image Analysis.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 137 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

CENTRE FOR POLLUTION CONTROL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING School of Engineering & Technology

Established in 1991, this Centre has developed a vigorous culture of applied environmental research, teaching, and industrial consultancy. Several dynamic PhDs and MTechs, trained in frontier research areas, in India and abroad, contribute to the pool of manpower expertise of the centre; the laboratories/units manned by them provide the momentum for cutting edge R&D that strives to carve fresh niches and open new vistas. The effort has been peer-recognized in the form of major international and national prizes, election to the fellowship of premier academies/professional bodies, and nomination on the editorial boards of prestigious technical journals. The most recent of the honours include the National Design Award in Environmental Engineering (conferred by the Institution of Engineers), The Young Engineer Award, and the Suman Sharma Award for Outstanding Women Engineer; nomination to the Board of Governors of IITR and other premier institutions, and a succession of best paper awards received for pioneering research in eco-friendly process development.

The Centre has thus far published over 250 papers in high impact-factor international journals including Science, Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology, Bioresources Technology, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Biochemical Engineering Journal, Environmental Modeling & Software, Applied Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Loss Prevention in Process industries, , Trans IChemE (UK), Trans AIChE (USA), etc. The Centre has also been providing expert advice to government departments, industry, and academia across the world. Several of the publications have become citation classics in the fields of chemical and environmental engineering.

The Centre’s efforts in innovative teaching and curriculum development have also resulted in the creation of 39 popular textbooks and reference books, published by Oxford University Press, Prentice-Hall, Orient Longman, Springer, Elsevier, Academic Press, etc. The quality of teaching has been ranked highly by the students and two of the faculty members have been awarded certificates of merit on Teacher’s Day.

INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES The UGC has specially funded a stand-alone building for the R&D PROJECTS centre. AICTE has instituted a Computer-Aided Environmental The Centre has been supported by major sponsoring agencies Management Unit besides providing special assistance for such as DBT, DST, UGC, CSIR and MoWR. environmental biotechnology facilities. Numerous R&D projects have also added substantial laboratory and field equipment to the centre’s infrastructure. The facilities cover: geographical information systems (GIS), environmental monitoring and impact assessment, pollution control (especially with bioprocess engineering), risk assessment, computer aided environmental management, environmental biotechnology and computational fluid dynamics.

138  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY PLACEMENTS Faculty Positions: M.Tech. Environmental Engineering & Management The Centre’s Ph.D.s have been taken in faculty positions by Ph.D. Environmental Technology highly ranked institutions such as BITS Pilani, IIT Roorkee, The Memorial University of New Foundland, Canada, M.G. These programmes are distinguished by their emphasis on University, Kottayam, University of Petroleum, Dehradun etc. all-round professional advancement of the students and The Ph.D.s have also taken up leadership positions in IT and exposure to the real-life problem environment. chemical industries. Apart from making the students proficient in the concepts, the techniques, and the tools of applied environmental Industrial positions: The Centre’s M.Tech. holders find immediate employment studies, these programmes also aim to develop their in industries including CRL, CPCL, Coal India Limited communication and managerial skills. As the Centre and Hindustan Lever. They have also been preferred by has, at any given time, several major R&D and industrial Pollution Control Boards. Several have joined IITs or premier consultancy projects striving to solve contemporary universities in USA/UK for doctoral studies. environmental problems, the students also acquire a very good exposure to the real-life demands of the profession. As a result the students passing out from the Centre have risen FACULTY fast up the career ladder in academia as well as industry, both in India and abroad. Assistant Professor & Centre Head(i/c) S. Gajalakshmi, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University)  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: Bioprocess Technology, Environmental M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering & Management)/ Biotechnology, Solid Waste Management. Ph.D. Envinonmental Engineering: The entrance test will have 100 Multiple Choice Questions from Physics, Assistant Professors Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Tasneem Abbasi, Ph.D. (Anna University) Specialization: Water & Environmental Engineering, Process Safety, Process Modeling & Simulation. S. Sudalai, M.Tech.. (Pondicherry University) Specialization: Environmental Engineering.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 139 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

MADANJEET SCHOOL OF GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Dean(i/c): Prof. K. ANBALAGAN

Centre for Green Energy Technology Centre for Nanoscience and Technology Most of the current energy demand is met by chemical sources of energy by means of chemical combustion. While the combustion of conventional fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, leads to serveral environmental issues-leading to global warming, the reserve for such fossil fuels are getting depleted day-by-day. To preserve the mother earth as well as to utilze renewable resources, the current energy technologies have to be upgraded to green and clean renewable resources. Any energy technology which involves the use of naturally replensihable sources such as sunlight, wind, tides, etc. are called green and clean energy technologies. India has moved up to the second spot in 'Renewable energy country attractiveness index. Compared to the developed counties, the per capita energy comsumption in India is still very low, though the energy demand is in increasing trend. By the way, India is associated with wealth, inexhaustible energy resouces like sun, wind, ocean current and biomass, besides, roughly 12% of the world total hard coal reserves, the third largest in the world, though the deposits are generally of low quality. India, under National Solar Mission, aimed to produce 100 GW from renewable sources by 2022. Resource augmentation and its use in energy technologies have not been kept in pace to match the increasing energy demand, leaving significant energy shortages in India. Besides solar, wind and biomass, there are quite a few other eco-friendly and renewable sources from which one can tap energy for varied applications. Some of them are chemical sources of energy, hydrogen energy, geothermal energy, alternate fuels for surface transportation. Besides, the energy generated from renewable sources, there is a huge demand for research in energy storage, distribution and management. Efficient energy storage devices like batteries should be made of materials which are lighter, long-lasting, rechargeable, durable, inexpensive and easy to make. Similarly distribution of energy from the point of production to the place of use should be efficient without loss and without causing harm to those who handle the devices. Developing Green Energy production, storage and distribution is the only alternative to meet the challenges of energy future. Thus, there is an urgent need to carry out in-depth studies and conduct research in Green Energy Science and Technology as well as Nano-Materials Sciences and Technology at higher education level utilzing the expertise available in India and abroad. Also, the human resources in green energy technologies are indispensable to meet the growing renewable energy industries. In this context, the Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technolgies has been established with two composite units. namely Centre for Green Energy Technology and Centre for Nanosciences and Technology. Currently, the following active applied research works are being carried out in the School: Solar cells including dye-and quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells, solar thermal energy devices, bio-mass and bioenergy from wastes, fuel cells including solid oxide fuel cells, biofuel cells/microbial fuel cells, lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors including lithium-ion capacitors, hybrid energy -storage devices, biomaterials for environmental and health, thin film devices, etc. A significant work is being carried out using polymers and nanocomposite materials for energy conversion as well as storage. The following PG and Research programs are being offered in the School: • M.Sc in Nanoscience & Technology • M.Tech in Green Energy Technology • M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology • Ph.D in Green Energy Technology • Ph.D in Nanoscience and Technology • PG Diploma in Green Energy Technology Currently, 12 dynamic faculties are engaged in Technology and Research activities in the School. Both the Centres are equipped with excellent Teaching and Research facilities. More details can be found in the respective Centres.

140  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CENTRE FOR GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Madanjeet School Of Green Energy Technologies

The Centre for Green Energy Technology (C-GET) was established in 2010 under the aegis of Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies with a vision to promote education and research in environmentally clean methods of energy production, conservation and utilization. The centre offers M. Tech. in Green Energy Technology which is partly supported by South Asia Foundation (SAF). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has recognized and approved the centre as a Nodal Centre. Recently, SAF also recognized the centre as Centre of Excellence. The centre also promotes research in the fields of all clean sources of energy production, conversion and utilization like solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, energy storage, fuel cells, bio-fuels, wind energy, ocean energy, chemical energy, applications of nanotechnology for energy conversion, etc. The centre has well trained faculties to teach, offer consultancy and take up research work in many core areas of green energy. The centre is involved in quality assurance testing in all fields of renewable energy. Establishment of MOUs with various alternate energy generating firms specializing in photovoltaic, solar-thermal has taken place. In addition, several MOUs with industries specializing in solar thermal devices and power plant engineering are in pipeline.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY THRUST AREAS The following are the thrust areas of our centre currently M.Tech. Green Energy Technology focussed.: Ph.D. Green Energy Technology • Solar Thermal Energy Technology P.G.Diploma Green Energy Technology • Solar Photovoltaic Technology • Bio-energy Technology  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION • Energy Material Development M.Tech.: Admission to this course is done based on the • Energy Conversion and Storage Technology marks secured in the All India entrance examination • Green Combustion Technology conducted by Pondicherry University. The meritorious candidate from the entrance exam will be eligible for 'SAF- INFRASTRUCTURE Fellowship*. In addition, there are 15 number of MNRE C-GET establishment is in pipeline with the state-of-art fellowship available for GATE qualified students to do facilities and infrastructure. Currently, the center possess the M.Tech GET. following high-tech equipments in the laboratory: *www.southasiafoundation.org • Class AAA 10 x 10 cm2 Solar Sun simulator with I-V The entrance test will have 100 Multiple Choice Questions characterization facility. from mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science • Electrochemical workstation with impedance analysis unit Engineering and Bio-technology. for electro-nanofabrication and battery & Supercapacitor characterization Ph.D.: MNRE - National Renewable Energy Fellowship • Optical Pyranometer for solar irradiation measurement (JRF) for admitted students having GATE/CSIR and analysis qualification is available.(Maximum of 5 Fellowship). • BET surface area analyzer Being an interdisciplinary field, the entrance test will have • Microwave Synthesizer 100 Multiple Choice Questions from Green technology, • C-5000 Bomb calorimeter for fuel characterization and Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Engineering analysis fields. • Spin coating unit

• Electrolysis unit for H2 and O2 production P.G. Diploma in Green Energy Technology • PEM fuel cell CGET also offers one year UGC innovative programme • Spray deposition system sponsored PG Diploma in Green Energy Technology. • Tubular Diffusion furnace The entrance test will have 100 Multiple Choice Questions • High-temperature ovens from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science • Basic Molecular biology and biochemistry facility Engineering and Bio-technology. • Ultrasonic bath • -40o C Freezer • Photoelectrochemical cell. • Orsat Apparatus • Solar thermal gadgets

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 141 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

The center is collaborating with the other departments in the University and nearby institutions for a wide accessibility of RESEARCH PROJECTS instrument and facilities. Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE-NREF), Innovative programme of University Grants Commission and South Asia M.TECH PROGRAMME Foundation (SAF) has been supporting the teaching and research The major subject areas covered in this program include activities of the Centre. In addition, individual faculty members alternate energy sources - energy generation, distribution, have projects that are supported by SERB, MNRE, DST, CSIR and utilization, green nanotechnology, combusion technology, UGC. waste to energy, biofuels, etc. The course is aimed to train talented students in the area of renewable and clean energy PLACEMENTS technology and create scientifically and technologically skilled M.Tech. Graduates in Green Technology gain employment in man power. This is program is designed for two years spread emerging clean and renewable energy sectors where national and into four semesters. The course structure is framed with both multinational industries are focusing their business activities on hard core and softcore courses to substantiate both theoritical alternate energy production and usage. and along technical understanding of subjects with handful of experiences. In addition there will be some bridge courses. FACULTY Most of the first semester courses will be on energy and modeling. In the second and third semester courses will be Associate Professor & Head based on energy, environment, chemistry, management and B. Mohammed Jaffar Ali, Ph.D.(IISc, Bangalore) other GET related fields. Students will select courses suiting Specialization: Nanobiotechnology, Photocatalysis, , background and interest. Each theory course will have a Biophotonics, Biosensor and Systems biology. project component which will be either individual or group based. Associate Professors P. Elumalai, Ph.D. (IISc, Bangalore) Ph.D. PROGRAMME Specialization: Lithium Batteries, Super capacitors, Fuel cells and CGET offers Ph.D. programme to carry out research and Automotive Sensors. development in the field of Photovoltaics, Energy Materials, P. Thilakan, Ph.D. (Anna University, Chennai) Energy Storage, Energy Devices, Fuel Cells, Green Chemistry, Specialization: Semiconductor nanostructures: growth, device Bio Energy, Technology development in the field of Solar fabrication and characterisations; solar cell materials and device Concentrators and other Solar Thermal Devices and Hybrid fabrications, solar cell power plant design and development. Clean Energy Systems. Currently, admission to part time (Internal & External) PhD is not entertained in the Centre. Only regular PhD programme is offered. Assistant Professors: PG DIPLOMA IN GREEN ENERGY R. Arun Prasath, Ph.D. (Anna University, Chennai) TECHNOLOGY Specialization: Energy materials and Sustainable Developments: It comprised of two semester course. First semester course Solar and Catalytic Hybrid Materials work and laboratory practice where students are taught on Prasanth Ravindran, Ph.D. Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Wind and Bio energy systems. (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) It also has scope to expertise in other related topic by means Specialization: Nanotechnology/Photonics: Developing of additional softcore courses. Second semester is full time nanomaterials for optimizing light absorption, reflection dissertation project in industry/ academic institution. conduction and carried separationin dye sensitized solar cells This concise Renewable Energy programme is well suited A. Sreekumar, Ph.D. (Cochin University of Science and for developing entrepreneurial skills and industrial job Technology, Kochi) orientation Specialization: Solar Thermal Energy Devices, Solar Cooling and Thermal Energy Storage.

142  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CENTRE FOR NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Madanjeet School Of Green Energy Technologies The Centre for Nanoscience and Technology was established in the year 2010 and it works in synergy with the other Science and Engineering Departments of the University. The Centre offers M.Tech. program in Nanoscience and Technology and Ph.D program in Nanoscience and Technology and this academic year our centre going to start M.Sc. Nanoscience and Technology program and this new course is to be run on Self Financing basis. All the faculty members possess a high research profile with the ability to conduct research in the emerging areas of Nanoscience and Technology. The faculty members of the Centre have published more than 400 research articles in the International Journals and also taken more than 20 patents. The Centre has undertaken many funded research projects for more than Rs.8 Crores from various funding agencies like DST-SERB, DST-MES, DST-CERI, DST-NM, CSIR, UGC, UGC-DAE, DRDO, ICMR and AICTE. The Centre is proud of its Alumni spreaded over in various spheres of learning and research both in National and International Institutions.  *Nano-Magnetic Materials PROGRAMMES OF STUDY *Nano-Coatings M.Sc. Nanoscience and Technology M.Tech. Nanoscience and Technology INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The Centre has equipped laboratories and instrumentation Ph.D. Nanoscience and Technology facility for teaching and research in Nanoscience and  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Technology. The instrumentation facility includes High end computing cluster with 26 computer systems for modeling M.Sc. & M.Tech.: The admission is based on a National and simulation studies, X-ray diffractometer, Nano-indenter, level entrance examination conducted by Pondicherry Electrochemical workstation with AC-impedance analyzer, University and the question paper consists of 100 multiple E-beam and thermal evaporation coating units, UV-Visible choice questions covering equally the basic Sciences spectrometer, Spectrofluorometer, Solar simulator with J-V (Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ measurement system, Ultrasonic-homogenizer, High speed Materials Science & Engg.) at undergraduate level. centrifuge, Water purifier, Quartz double distillation unit, Ph.D.: The admission is based on a National level entrance Electrospinning unit, Ball milling, Glove box, Air oven, examination (70% weightage) and interview (30% Digital electronic balance, Precision Spin & Dip coating units, weightage) conducted by Pondicherry University and the High temperature tubular and Muffle furnaces, LCZ meter, question paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions etc. Further, some more major equipment are available in the covering equally the subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) of the University. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science & Engg., at undergraduate and post graduate levels. The candidates who qualified CSIR-UGC JRF/SRF, DST-Inspire Fellowship RESEARCH ACTIVITIES are exempted from writing the University entrance The faculty members have received research funds of more examination for the admission of Ph.D program. than Rs. 8~ Crores from various funding agencies such as DST- SERB, DST-MES, DST-CERI, DST – TSG DST-NM, CSIR, UGC, UGC-DAE, DRDO, ICMR, AICTE, etc. In addition, the THRUST AREAS OF TEACHING University has granted Rs. 5.0 Crores for the development of The thrust areas of teaching are: the Centre. •Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructure Materials •Nanostructure materials for Clean Energy Systems like Fuel FACULTY cells, Solar cells, Batteries and Supercapcitors. Associate Professor & Centre Head •Solar Photovoltaics - DSSCs, QDSSCs & PSCs A. Vadivel Murugan, Ph.D. (University of Pune & CSIR •Bio-Materials National Chemical Laboratory, Pune), PDF from the •Wound Healing Materials University of Texas at Austin , Texas, USA •Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Specialization: Chemistry of Materials, Novel Synthesis, •2D-Materials: Graphene Structure – PropChemistry of Materials, Novel Synthesis, •Metal, and Metal oxide hetero-structures. Structure – Properties - Performance Relationship of Nano- •Surface and Interface study of 2D materials structured Functional Materials for Clean Energy Conversion •Nano-Biotechnology Storage, Conducting Polymer based Organic-Inorganic •Polymers and Nano Composites Nanohybrids, Dye Sensitized, Pervoskite and Thin Film •Computer Modeling & Simulation Solar Cells, Lithium , Sodium-ion Batteries, Supercapacitors, •Nano Structure Fabrication and Devices Electrocatalyst for Fuel Cells and Nano-biotechnology and •Surface Engineering bio-imaging. •Nano-Electronics •Nano-Photonics •Nano–Magnetism Associate Professor •High k-Materials A. Subramania, Ph.D. (Alagappa University & CSIR-Central •Gas Sensors & Bio-Sensors Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi) •Nano-Filters/Membranes Specialization: Li-ion Batteries, Na-ion Batteries, •Nano-Catalysts Supercapacitors, IT-SOFC, DSSC, QDSSC, Gas Sensors, Metal Matrix Nanocomposites, Nano-Filters/Membranes for

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 143 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Water Purification, Functional Nanocoatings, Electrospun bulk & nanostructured materials, MOS devices, Optical materials. Membranes for Wound Healing, Shelf-Life Improvement of Fruits & Vegetables, Anti-Corrosive Packaging Materials for S. Kannan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Metals. Specialization: Synthesis, structural characterization and in vitro Assistant Professors evaluation of biomaterials, Ceramic/metal nanocomposites, K. Suresh Babu, Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Technology Fabrication of scaffolds for tissue Engineering applications Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Surface Engineering, Materials for fuel cells, DST-Inspire Faculty: Catalysis and High temperature oxidation protection, Bio- Dr. K. Vijayarangamuthu, Ph.D. (University of Delhi, New Delhi) nano interactions Specialization: 2D-Materials: Graphene, MoS2, Black Phosphors. 2D-Materials, Metal, and Metal oxide hetero-structures. Surface P. Thangadurai, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) and Interface study of 2D materials. Chemical Sensor and Bio- Specialization: Nanostructures of semiconducting & ceramic sensors oxides, Ionic conductors, High k-materials, Metal ceramic composites, Thin films, Transmission electron microscopy of

144  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

SCHOOL OF LAW Dean(i/c): Prof. Sibnath Deb

The School of Law focuses on quality teaching and research in law through the On-Campus One year Master of Law (LLM) programme commenced from 2014–2015 academic year. At present, courses relating to three specializations viz. 1. Corporate and Securities Laws 2. Intellectual Property Laws and 3. International Commercial Laws are offered on Choice Based Credit System subject to availability of faculty.

INFRA STRUCTURE: The School of Law is housed in the spacious DDE building on the second floor. The School has necessary infrastructure to facilitate the teaching learning activities.

ICT FACILITIES The School has about 15 computers with WiFi facilities.  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY PG Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science: The LLM (Corporate and Securities Laws) Entrance Examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice LLM (Intellectual Property Laws) Questions covering - English and Communication-20%, LLM (International Commercial Laws) Constitution of India- 35%, IPC-15%, Criminology-10%, P.G. Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Science Juvenile Laws-5%, Forensic Science-5%, CrPC-5% and P.G. Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Evidence- 5%. PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights: The  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Entrance Examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice LL.M: The Entrance Examination will consist of 100 Questions covering - English and Communication-20%, Multiple Choice Questions covering - English and Constitution of India-20%, Property Laws-10%, Laws Communication-20%, Constitution of India-30%, relating to IPR(Basic concepts)-30%, Current Affairs-20%. Jurispruidence-20%, Contract-10%, International Law & Human Right-10%, Transfer of Property Law & Intellectual Property Law-5% and Company Law-5%.

SELECTION PROCESS The selection will be based on the National Level Admissions Test, Group Discussion Presentation and Personal Interview as per the details below: Stage-I Admission Test for 100 Marks, as mandated by the UGC: S.No Component Remarks Weightage given for short listing 1. Written test; objective Total 100 questions, without any choice. Each question carries 4 marks Marks type ONLY. when answered correctly. Deduction of 1 mark for each wrongly answered scored out of (Mandatory) question is applicable. 400 will be converted to 70 marks 2. Statement of Purpose In not more than 500 words in candidates own hand writing – written in 10 marks (SoP) English only – shall be sent in hard copy to the Coordinator. Candidates are (Mandatory) required to quote the details of online application without fail.

3. Publications, if any Self attested photocopies of relevant proof shall be attached along with the 10 marks SoP. Relevant original proof shall be produced at the time of Stage II evalu- ation. Award of marks: National level-1 mark per publication and interna- tional level-2 marks per publication, subject to a maximum of 10 marks. 4 Work experience, if any Self attested photocopies of relevant proof shall be attached. Relevant 10 marks original proof shall be produced at the time of Stage II evaluation. Award of marks: National level-1 mark per completed year and international level-2 marks per completed year, subject to a maximum of 10 marks. Total 100 marks Based on the marks scored in the above refered to admission test candidates shall be shortlisted for stage II.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 145 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

StageII-Group Discussion, Presentation and Personal Interview (As per the resolution passed by the Special Board of Studies of the School of Law in its 3rd meeting dated 25.04.2015 vide Agenda Item no:2015.03.13): S.No Component Remarks Marks 1. Group Discussion Topic for discussion will be given 15 minutes before the commencement of 10 Group Discussion 2. Presentation On a topic of the candidate's choice, for not more than 10 minutes 10 duration. Using power point slides in presentation is NOT mandatory 3. Personal Interview The interview will focus on general awareness, apitude, etc 10 Total 30

Criteria for Preparation of Final Merit list:

S.No Component Marks Remarks 1. Stage I- Admission Test 70 Marks scored out of 100 will be converted to 70 marks 2. Stage II- Group Discussion, Presentation and 30 - Personal Interview Grand Total(Stage I + Stage II) 100 -

ABOUT THE LLM PROGRAMME IN SOL LLM programme is of one year duration divided into 3 trimesters. The students shall undergo rigorous training in six compulsory and six optional courses. They are required to write a dissertation in the third trimester, which shall be of publishable quality. In addition, the candidates shall intern for at least 6 weeks during the course of the study.

Candidates seeking admission to LLM, if enrolled as advocate, are required to suspend their practice during the course of the study.

The school follows Choice Based Credit System. In addition to the compulsory courses, the School also offers optional courses on specialised areas of study relevant to one's specialisation. Students may visit the University website for more information and updates.

P.G. DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE The main objective of this course is to impart knowledge about concept of crime and its impact on the society, the behavioral aspects of crime, law relating to crime and the scientific collection and analysis of evidences at the scene of crime to establish a theory of crime. This course would cover the following subjects: 1. Criminology 2. Penology 3. Criminal Jurisprudence 4. Forensic Science

P.G. DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Intellectual Property is an important and an effective policy instrument relevant to a wide range of socio-economic, technological and political concerns and IP education is promoted by the policy makers. In order to cater to the needs of the stakeholders of knowledge economy the PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in IPR, which opens opportunities in the fields of IP Analysts, IP Attorneys, IP Consultants, IP Managers and the like.

FACULTY

Currently the School has the following faculty: Dr. G. Subhalakshmi, Ph.D(Pondicherry University) Specialization: Research Methodology & Legal writing, Labour & Administrative Laws, Contract Laws, Constitutional Law, Comparative Constitution, Intellectual Property Laws, Competition Law. Mrs. B. Sujatha, LL.M (Pondicherry University), UGC- NET in Law Specialization: International Law, Constitutional & Human Rights Law, Comparative Constitution, Contract Laws, Jurisprudence and Public Laws, Banking Laws, Intellectual Property Laws.

146  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

Mrs. S. Chemmalar, LL.M (Pondicherry University), UGC- NET in Law Specialization: International law, Constitutional & Human Rights Law, Contract Laws, Criminology and Criminal Laws.

VISITING FACULTY Prof. Shiju M.V., LLM (CUSAT , Kochi)., M.Phil. (JNU, New Delhi) Fellow, The Energy Research Institute University, New Delhi. Specialization: Environmental Law, Regulatory and Competition Law, and Infrastructural Law. Prof. A.K. Das Dean & Secretary, Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, Kolkatta-700 019. S. Badrinath, LLM (NUJS , Kolkata) Executive (Legal), BHEL, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu A.K. Rajaraman, LLM (Intellectual Property Rights) (CUSAT , Kochi) Advocate, High Court of Madras, Chennai Madhavi Nalluri, LLM (Commercial Laws) (The University of Cambridge) Advocate, High Court of Bombay, Mumbai.

EMINENT VISITORS AND PROFESSORS WHO DELIVERED SPECIAL LECTURES IN THE PAST (INCLUSIVE LIST):

Justice (Retd.) David Annousamy, Judge (Retd.), High Court of Madras, Chennai Padma Shri Prof N R Madhava Menon, Chancellor, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi and Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, Chattisgargh. IBA-CLE Chair Professor, NLSIU, Bengaluru and Former Vice Chancellor, NLSIU, Bengaluru and NUJS, Kolkata Prof N L Mitra Senior Partner, Fox Mandal Little, Bengaluru and Former Vice Chancellor, NLSIU, Bengaluru and NLU, Jodhpur Prof A Lakshminath Chancellor, DSNLU, Vishakapatnam and Vice Chancellor, CNLU, Patna Prof. Tamma Suryanarayana Sastry, Professor, Department of Law, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Isabella Micali Senior Council, Legal Vice-Presidency, The World Bank and Member of Scientific Board of OIB Justice(Retd.) K. Chandru Former Judge, Madras High Court, Chennai Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, IPS Senior Superintendent of Police, Govt. of Puducherry Mrs. V. Sofana Devi District Judge & Member Secretary, UTPLSA, Puducherry Mr. Rakesh Bhanot Advisor, Competition Commission of India, New Delhi. Also, under the XII Plan, the University Grants Commission has sanctioned a total of 7 regular positions(1 Professor, 2 Associate Professors and 4 Assistant Professors) exclusively to the School of Law. The recruitment for all those positions is under progress.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Prof. Sibnath Deb Dean(i/c), School of Law, 2nd Floor DDE Building, Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry-605 014 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Phone No:(+91) (0)413-2654910/11

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 147 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

KARAIKAL CAMPUS

The Karaikal campus of Pondicherry University was formally inaugurated on 12th October, 2007 with admissions made into three courses M.B.A(Insurance Management), M.C.A., and M.Com (Business Finance). At present, four Post Graduate courses are being offered at the campus with the starting of M.Sc (Computer Science) from the academic year 2013-14. The Centre has moved to its own campus during June, 2012 in the heart of Karaikal town. During the academic year 2009-10, sixteen teaching staff were appointed on regular basis and the Campus started offering doctoral programmes also since then onwards. Spacious class rooms and computer laboratories are available in the campus for the effective functioning of the Departments. The Centre has two hostels for Boys and one hostel for girls. Transport facility for movement of the day students is arranged by the University as per the existing norms.

DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND In the campus there are three computer laboratories. The campus ACHIEVEMENTS is enabled with limited WiFi facility. The campus has high tension The campus conducts an interdepartmental Sports Meet electricity connection with a backup generator. It is also a plastic UNISPOFEST every year and the students from Karaikal free campus with lush green surroundings. Students are also Campus have been participating in the intercollegiate provided with sports facilities to play Volley ball, Table Tennis, tournaments held at Pondicherry campus. The students have Badminton, etc., excelled in several national level competitions and IT and Management meets and are active in publishing papers in journals. CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The campus provides opportunities for the students to develop their co-curricular and extracurricular talents. One full unit of NSS is functioning in the campus from the year 2016. Through this NSS unit various social service and capacity building programmes are organized. The students are made to contribute towards the National building by involving themselves in Swachh Bharat initiatives in Karaikal.

The Campus organizes free coaching classes for the aspirants of UGC – NET examinations. In addition to these programmes, Freshers’ Day, Women’s Day are being conducted in the Campus. The student’s council election is also conducted every year to elect representatives for the campus.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1. M.Com (Business Finance) 2. Ph.D Commerce - Full Time & Part- Time.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 1. M.Sc. (Computer Science) 2. M.C.A. 3. Ph.D Computer Science - Full Time & Part- Time DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT 1. MBA (Insurance Manangement) 2. Ph.D (Management) - Full Time & Part- Time

148  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT (KARAIKAL CAMPUS) School of Management The Department of Management Studies was started at Karaikal Campus in the academic year 2009-10. The Department offers M.B.A. in Insurance Management and Ph.D. in Management. The M.B.A. programme in Insurance Management was initiated by Pondicherry University ascertaining, firstly, the escalating need for sectoral MBA programmes from stakeholder side and secondly, prosperous growth of insurance sector after liberalisation of the sector in India in 2000. With a commitment to the promotion of knowledge and development of youth, the Department pursues the following goals:

➢ To develop the department as a Centre of Knowledge in the insurance field. ➢ To promote research in the insurance industry through research programmes, seminars, workshops, etc. ➢ To strengthen industry-institute interface through association, consultancy and participation in skill development programmes.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH M.B.A. (Insurance Management) 1. Marketing Ph.D. Management 2. Finance  3. Human Resources Management ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 4. Supply Chain Management The Entrance Test for MBA(Insurance Management) 5. Management Information Systems Programme will be conducted by University 6. Insurance Management consisting of questions in the following areas. 7. Insurance & Actuarial Sciences 8. Healthcare Management Section A- English 20 Marks Comprehension The Department has an excellent research output in terms Section B- Quantitive Aptitude 20 Marks of Ph.D. awards, research publications, research grants from Section C- Logical Reasoning 20 Marks UGC and ICSSR and in getting Post-Doctoral Fellowships abroad. The faculty of the Department have published Section D- Data Interpretation 20 Marks research articles in internationally reputed journals from Section E- General Awareness 20 Marks Emerald Insight, Sage Publications, etc., in various functional disciplines of management and published books with reputed The candidates need to submit separate application publishers like Pearson Education, Prentice Hall of India, for MBA (Insurance Management) programme and the Lambert Academic Publishing, Himalaya Publications, etc selection will be by University as per norms of merit and statutory reservations/general counselling. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CURRICULUM Ph.D. in Management in DoM (Karaikal Campus): The M.B.A.(INSURANCE MANAGEMENT) (2 Year full-time entrance examination for Ph.D. Programme consists of programme under regular mode) 100 multiple choice questions covering the functional The course curriculum of MBA (Insurance Management) areas of Management, Information Systems, Operations consists of various sub-disciplines of insurance in addition to Research, Research Methodology. functional areas of management. The Department encourages and facilitates students to appear for the professional certificate examinations related to insurance sector conducted by Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA), Insurance Institute of India (III), Chartered Insurance Institute (CII, UK), Life Office Management Association (LOMA, USA), Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA, USA), etc.

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES ➢ Well equipped library with good number of books and journals related to various disciplines of management and insurance.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 149 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

➢ Centralized computer lab with internet facility. Associate Professor & Head ➢ Remote accessing facility of all library resources from S. A. Senthil Kumar, Ph.D. Central Library of Pondicherry University main campus. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) ➢ Separate hostels for boys, girls and research scholars. Specialization: Insurance Management, Health Insurance, Human Resource Management and Services Marketing. PLACEMENTS Leading Companies in insurance sector and all leading insurance Associate Professor verticals of consultancy firms visit the department for recruiting M. Dharmalingam, Ph.D. students for find placement and internships. The Department (University of Madras, Chennai) has been achieving 100% Students placement every year in life Specialization: Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, Data insurance, general insurance, consultancy firms, banks and Mining and Customer Relationship Management. insurance broking firms. Assistant Professors ALUMNI ASSOCIATION D.H. Malini, Ph.D., FDP(IIMA) Department has formalised an Alumni Association in which all (Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur) the students are life members with elected office bearers. Alumni Specialization: Marketing Management, Risk Management & Meet is organised in December every year. The alumni placed Insurance and Financial Services. in the industry have been a great source of strength in building Byram Anand, Ph.D. and strengthening strong Institute-Industry network. Alumni (Kakatiya University, Warangal) Association is planning to create an Endowment Fund to assist the Specialization: Insurance Law, Green Marketing, E-commerce, students from economically weaker sections of the Department. and Services Marketing,. C. Madhavaiah, Ph.D. FACULTY (Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati) Specialization: Marketing Management, Management Professor Information Systems and Life Insurance. Lalitha Ramakrishnan, Ph.D. * * Temporarily transferred to Department of International (Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati) Business, Pondicherry University. Specialization: Marketing Management, Strategic Management.

150  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (KARAIKAL CAMPUS) School of Management

The Department of Commerce, Karaikal Campus, Pondicherry University was established in 2007-08 at Karaikal to cater to the needs of the Karaikal region of Pondicherry Union Territory, as Karaikal is poised to become a trade centre with a port. It attracts students from different parts of India including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, North Eastern States and the like. The Department offers Master of Commerce in Business Finance and Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce (Full Time and Part time). The mission of the Department is to cater to the needs of corporate and public services, by inculcating conceptual and practical knowledge in the area of Commerce and to undertake research activities with social relevance, independent projects and consultancy services. Lectures, Interactive sessions, case analysis, group discussions on contemporary themes, internship training & project work, career guidance & counselling, application of ICT, facilitating students’ participation in academic activities of universities and other institutions and guidance for UGC NET/SET aspirants are the other features of the department. The Department also has various students’ clubs such as Entrepreneurship Development Club, Business Quiz Club, Green Initiatives Club, to nurture the innate talents of the students so as to make them dexterous in business decision making and responsible corporate citizens of the country.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FACULTY M.Com (Business Finance) Ph.D. (Commerce) Professor & Head  S. Amilan Ph.D. (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Specialization: International Finance, Portfolio Management & Admission will be based on the combined entrance Quantitative Techniques. examination conducted by the university for Puducherry and Karaikal Campuses for both Ph.D programme and Assistant Professors M.Com (Business Finance). V. Arulmurugan, Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) Specialization: Banking, International Business, E-Commerce, INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Logistics, Commerce Science, Entrepreneurship, Business The Department has modernized infrastructure needed for Research & Analytics. the present day teaching and research. It is bestowed with a G. Naresh Ph.D. (University of Madras, Chennai) well stacked library in the campus having adequate number Specialization: Investments, Derivatives & Risk Management, of text and reference books in Finance, Accounting and other Valuation of Assets, Infrastructure Finance & Private equity. business management disciplines. For the computational facility the students and the scholars are bequeathed with a Computer lab having internet facility. For teaching, well- furnished class rooms with LCD projectors and internet connections are made available. The Centre is also facilitated with separate hostels for boys and girls, serving the needs of the students and scholars.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Commerce students from this Campus are employed in various leading Corporate Sectors as well as in various National Educational Institutions. Department would facilitate placement activities to bring Corporate Sectors for recruiting students

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 151 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE(KARAIKAL CAMPUS) School of Engineering & Technology

The Department of Computer Science, Karaikal Campus offers two Post Graduate programmes, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and two years Master of Science ( M.Sc). Also the department offers Ph.D program in Computer Science & Engineering both in full time and in part time modes. The Department aims in imparting quality education by providing a captivating atmosphere for students.

 RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OF STUDY The Department is a research department offering Ph.D. in M.C.A.(3 Years) Computer Applications Computer Science and Engineering both in Full-Time/ Part- M.Sc. (2 Years) Computer Science Time mode. Separate work spaces are provided for the research Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering scholars and scholars are working in areas of Cloud Computing, Data Science Research, Data Mining and Machine Learning.  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION M.Sc. Computer Science: Admission to M.Sc. program is PLACEMENTS based on the performance in the Entrance Examination. The Department is committed in assisting the students to get The entrance examination is of objective type. The question placement in reputed companies with the earnest support of paper will consist of questions in general arithmetic the Placement Cell of the University. Our students prove their and Data Structures and Algorithms, Digital Logic and pride of acquaintance by being hired in MNCs like IBM, HCL, Computer Organization, Operating Systems, System Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Aricent, HP, ITC, CTS, Honeywell, Patni Software, Microprocessors, SAD, DBMS, Automata, Computers, iGate, iFlex, Sysbiz, Go Digit, Mindfire, Verizon, Programming Languages (C & C++) and Recent Trends in Alacriti etc. Computer Science related domains. M.C.A.: Admission to M.C.A. program is based on the performance in the Entrance Examination. The entrance FACULTY examination is of objective type. The question paper will consist of questions from the topics of Comprehension Associate Professor and Verbal Ability, Analytical Ability, Logical Reasoning, S. Bhuvaneswari, Ph.D. (on EOL) (Bharathidasan University) Mathematical Aptitude and General Awareness in Specialization: Computational, Intelligence, Artificial Computer Science related domains. Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Ph.D.: Admissions to Ph.D. is based on the performance Knowledge and Application Mining, Hybrid Information in the Entrance Examination. The Entrance Examination Systems, Contemporary Algorithms. consists of objective type questions from all the major areas of Computer Science discipline. Assistant Professor & Head(i/c) G. Kumaravelan, Ph.D. ( Bharathidasan University) Specialization: Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Data Mining, Natural Language INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Processing The Department has well equipped advanced programming laboratories for all programs separately with high end systems Assistant Professors G. Suresh Kumar, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) Airy and spacious class rooms, equipped seminar hall and Specialization: Intelligent Information Retrieval, Knowledge library facilities cater the essential needs of the students. based Systems, Big data Analytics, Data Mining. K. Vaitheki, M.Tech. ( Pondicherry University) STUDENT ACTIVITIES Specialization: Information Security, Software Engineering. The Department encourages the convergence of industry R. Lakshmi, Ph.D. (Pondicherry University) professions and academicians of high reputation to inculcate Specialization: Bio-Informatics, Genetic Algorithm. their experiences and work style to mentor the students to be competitive. By way of organizing symposiums, workshops, conferences and special lectures and training, the students are groomed to shine to the global standards.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Department is conducting Alumni Meet every year by the name SYNERGEE. The alumni placed in the company are helping the students for getting projects and careers.

152  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

PORT BLAIR CAMPUS DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN STUDIES AND MARINE BIOLOGY School of Life Sciences

Centre for Ocean and Island Studies was established in the year 2000 and was upgraded as a full-fledged Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology in 2004. This Department is spread in a sprawling campus of its own of 12.5 acres in Port Blair, the picturesque capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands. The Department has well equipped infrastructural facilities with laboratories and equipment for both the academics and research activities with extramural funding from UGC, DST and MoES. The Department location in Port Blair has close proximity with the marine environment with uniqueness of having distinct Coral, mangrove and Island ecosystems. Students who join the programs are trained well in depth in the field of Marine Biology. The mandate of the program is in exploring these ecosystems for their biological resources and developing strategies for sustainable management and conservation.

The Department offers both M.Sc. and Ph. D. Program in Marine Biology through Entrance Examination conduncted by the University at certain centres all over India. Students for the Masters program are admitted based on the rank obtained by them in the Entrance Exam and all students enrolled are offered a studentship of Rs. 1000 per month who put in 70% attendance. Students for the Ph.D program are admitted based on the rank obtained in the Entrance Exam and their performances in the Interview.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 153 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES M.Sc. Marine Biology The Department has modern laboratory facilities Ph.D. Marine Biology equipped with the following major Instruments in addition to other basic equipment for teaching  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION and R& D activities in the arena of Marine Biology. M.Sc. – Marine Biology Department The question paper consists of 100 objective type questions • Automatic weather station with multiple choices in the field of Biological sciences at • BOD incubator B. Sc. Level • Microscopes with image analyser Ph.D. in Marine Biology • Rotary evaporator The question paper consists of 100 objective type questions • CHNSO Analyzer with multiple choices in the field of Marine Biological • Submersible Fluorescence Probe sciences at M. Sc. Level. UGC/CSIR/DST Inspire Fellowship • Gel Documentation Sytem –NET qualified students are admitted directly to the Ph.D • HPLC program. • Ultra Centrifuge • Microcentrifuge

Project: Professor & Head • PCR R. Mohanraju, Ph.D. • TOC Analyzer (Annamalai University, Chidambaram) • Element Analyzer Specialization: Marine Biology, Microbial Ecology and Marine • Current Meter microbial processes in Corals, Mangroves and deep sea • Echo Sounder ecosystems, Bioprospecting of Marine Natural Products.

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH Assistant Professors • Taxonomy and barcoding of Marine Fishes Gadi Padmavati, Ph.D., D.Fs.(Japan) • Coral reef environment monitoring and carbon sequestration (Berhampur University, Odisha, Hokaido University, Japan) • Coastal Biodiversity Assessment and their Conservation Specialization: Marine Biology, Marine Plankton, Fisheries • Fishery Biology, Ecomorphology and Stock Assessment and Pisciculture. • Marine Bioactive Compounds and their characterization S. Venu, Ph.D. • Marine Microbial processes and marine natural products (Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi) • Marine Benthic Ecology and Taxonomy Specialization: Marine Biology, Fishery Biology, Deep Sea and • Marine micro-phyto benthos and their ecological relationship Coastal Fish Taxonomy & Barcoding, Stock Assessment, Coral • Diversity and distribution of Plankton reef resilience and Aquaculture. T. Ganesh, Ph.D. FACULTY (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam) Professor Specialization: Marine Biology, Marine EIA Studies, P.M. Mohan, Ph.D. Taxonomy and ecology of marine Invertebrates and Seagrass (Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi) Ecosystem. Specialization: Marine Sciences, Coral reef environmental K. A. Jayaraj, Ph.D. (Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi) monitoring, Meiobenthic studies and Coastal management. Specialization: Marine Biology and Benthic Ecology. Jayant Kumar Mishra, M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Fs.(Japan) (Berhampur University, Odisha, Nagasaki University, Japan) Specialization: Marine Biotechnology, Marine Bioactive Compounds, Induced Breeding and Larval Chemical Ecology of Marine Invertebrates special reference to fouling organisms, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation.

154  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF COASTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences

The M.Sc., course in Disaster Management was started in the Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology in 2007 and bifurcated as separate Department of Coastal Disaster Management in June 2010 and Centre is located in Port Blair. The Department is being fully supported by UGC. The Department makes every effort to achieve academic excellence with world class field training with theoretical background to produce Post Graduates in Disaster Management Course.

 TEM, Resistivity Imaging and Resistivity Variometer ,Remote PROGRAMMES OF STUDY Sensing and GIS. M.Sc. Disaster Management Ph.D. Disaster Management INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES  ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The Department has well equipped laboratories with World class Geophysical and Remote Sensing, GIS and Marine and Selection of the candidates for M.Sc., degree in Disaster Land Survey equipments to cater the needs of the practical Management is based on the performance of the course of M.Sc., students and PhD scholars. The major Entrance examinations which will include 80 Multiple equipment facilities available in the Department are: Choice Questions in Geography, Chemistry , Physics and • Seismograph with 12 channels Geology, Environmental Science , Zoology at B.Sc., Level • SIR 2000 Ground Penetration Radar and 20 questions from English & test of resoning . For PhD • Electrical resistivity imaging admission there will an objective types Examination. 80 • Transient Electromagnetic ( terra TEM) Multiple choice questions at M.Sc., level and 20 questions • Total Organic Carbon analyser from English & test of reasoning. • Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) • Automatic weather Station MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT: • Microscope with Image analyser The Department makes every effort to achieve academic • Oceanographic Equipment excellence with world class field training to produce Disaster • Marine Magnetometer Managers. • Side Scan Sonar , • Echo sounders VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT: • Current meter Natural and manmade hazards are increasing every year. Detection and remediation of the natural and manmade Apart from these facilities sophisticated Remote Sensing and GIS hazards are warranted urgently regionally and globally. To cater Laboratory with software of Arc GIS, and ERDAS. Computing the needs: Curriculum is designed by Pondicherry University, and Network Facility: Adequate numbers of PCs in Remote to suit learners with multi skills. To develop man power Sensing Laboratory with internet connectivity are available. to combat the mounting natural and manmade hazards, training with ‘Application of Geophysical Techniques such as FIELD EQUIPMENTS: Electrical Resistivity Tomographic ( ERT) Imaging; Ground Total station with Reflector; Auto Level with staff; Global Penetrating Radar (GPR); Seismic Imaging and Transient Positioning system; Digital Camera; Rock cutting Machine; Electromagnetic ( TEM) to identify the subsidence, fault / Automatic sieve shaker. Multi dated Satellite imageries for all fracture, subsurface cavity, landslide prone area; identification Andaman & Nicobar Islands and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu of ground water resource, contamination of ground water, salt are available . water intrusion, and leach ate plume migration, hazardous waste disposal remote sensing and GIS Laboratory with latest RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: software of Arc GIS and ERDAS are provided. This training TThe research activities of the Department are mainly concerned programme produces M.Sc., students with capability to make with identification and migration of Natural Disasters, like out and resolve the disaster related problem. Earthquake Coastal Landslides, Paloseismological, Salt water intrusion, Tsunami Inundation modelling and impact THRUST AREAS of Tectonic subsidence of the islands with advent GPR, Mitigation of Natural Disasters , like Earthquake , Coastal Terra TEM, Resistivity Imaging and Resistivity Variometer. Landslides, Paleoseismology Saltwater Intrusion, landslide Ministry of Earth Science has sanctioned Rs 23,23,200 for Inventories, Tsunami Inundation Modelling and impact of Tectonic Subsidence of Island with advent of GPR, Terra

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 155 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

the Paloseismological investigation in the Islands. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Indian Space Research FACULTY Organization, Department of Space, Government of India, Hyderabad has sponsored one project in the scheme of “Rajiv Assistant Professor Gandhi National Drinking Water” to collect well data and S. Balaji, Ph.D. (Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli) water quality analysis for Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Specialization: Palaeoseismology, Disaster Management, Active Tectonics, Hydro geophysics. PROJECTS HELD/ON GOING: 1. Fractured Aquifer Modelling of South Andaman through Assistant Professor & Head GPR and ERT. (Budget : `10,70,800/-) (year 2013-17). K. Dharanirajan, Ph.D. (Anna University, Chennai) Principal Investigator Dr. S.Balaji. Specialization: Geographical Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing, Disaster Management and Software Development in 2. Palaeoseismology, Active Tectonic and Seismic Hazards of Earth Science. Active Faults of Andaman with an emphasis on Jarawa Thrust. (Estimate: `23,23200/-) (Year 2016 – 19). Principal Investigator Dr. S.Balaji.

3. Shoreline Changes and its impact on Coastal ecosystem in Chidiatapu and Wandur of South Andaman Island Using Remote Sensing and GIS. ( Budget:`20 Lakhs ) (Year 2015 -19) Principal Investigator Dr.K.Dharanirajan

156  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

ADD ON COURSES (Evening Programmes)

The University is offering 9 PG Diploma programmes providing them add-on options in relevant disciplines. For example, a student of ‘Master in Social Work’ can now possess an additional P.G. Diploma in Industrial Psychology which will add value to his employability. Similarly any student in Bio-sciences will now have an option to add a P.G. Diploma in Bio-Technology which is currently in great demand.

7 Certificate courses in foreign languages are also being offered to facilitate the global job options of our students. To enable the large number of students from other states studying in the campus, to possess a functional knowledge of Tamil, a specially designed certificate course in Tamil is also being offered.

All the add-on courses are also made open to the local population of Puducherry enhancing their access to higher education.

Course Coordinator for the PG Diploma Courses P.G. Diploma Course Name of the Coordinator Functional Hindi & Translation Dr. Padmapriya Library Automation & Networking Mr. M. Leeladharan Biotechnology Dr. B. Sudhakar Human Rights Dr. Mohanan Bhaskaran Pillai Teaching Skills Dr. K. Chellamani Professional Communication in English Dr. Binu Zachariah Manuscriptology & Paleography Dr. C. S. Radhakrishnan Maritime Studies Dr. A. Subramanyam Raju Multilingual Computing and Language Dr. Jaya Sankar Babu Technology

Course Coordinator for the Certificate Courses Course Name of the Coordinator French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Dr. S. Pannirselvame Spanish, German, Arabic.

Maritime Studies Dr. A. Subramanyam Raju

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 157 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

Admission Requirements Sl. No. Name of the Course Eligibility Criteria for admission Any degree in Hindi with a minimum of 45 % of marks or Any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or 1. Functional Hindi & Translation Any degree with Rastrabhasha Praveen degree obtained from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha. 2. Library Automation & Networking UG degree with a minimum of 50% of marks. 3 Teaching Skills 4 Professional Communication in English UG/PG degree with a minimum of 45% of marks. 5 Human Rights Degree in any branch of Biological Sciences with a minimum of 45% 6 Biotechnology of marks. 7 Manuscriptology & Paleography Any Degree with Part - I Language Sanskrit Graduate from any discipline with minimum 50%. In addition, personnel from tri-services including Coast Guard and other 8 Maritime Studies Uniform Services and Personnel from Merchant Navy, will be given preference. Multilingual Computing and Language 9 Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum of 50% of marks Technology

Eligibility

Sl. No. Name of the Course Eligibility Criteria for admission

1 French 2 Janpanese 3 Chinese 4 Korean A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent. 5 Spanish 6 German 7 Arabic Graduate from any discipline with minimum 50%. In addition, personnel from tri-services including Coast Guard and other 8 Maritime Studies Uniform Services and Personnel from Merchant Navy, will be given preference.

NOTE:  For SC/ST candidates, mere pass in the qualifying examination will be sufficient.  Candidates studying in the fourth year/ fifth year of Five Year Integrated Courses of the University are also eligible to study these courses.

158  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

MINIMUM DURATION OF THE COURSE: Two Semesters (One Year) (for both Diploma & Certificate Courses)

MAXIMUM DURATION TO COMPLETE THE COURSE: Four Semesters (Two Years) (for both Diploma & Certificate Courses)

FEES: FOR INDIAN STUDENTS: Admission Tuition fees Library Account Number For university students & employees: `200 `10,000/- --- For others: `500 `20,000 `1000* 861201979

* Optional for the others who desire to use the university library (for reference only). A separate Library Card shall be issued in such cases.

FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS: 150 US Dollars per semester.

EXAMINATION FEES: `300/- per semester for Diploma courses and `250/- per semester for Certificate Courses.

SELECTION EXAMINATION PATTERN Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying Examination will be conducted as per CBCS system except that degree. the association of external examiner will not be a mandatory requirement. The evaluation will be on absolute mark Systems. TIMINGS The Passing minimum shall be decided by the respective Board DIPLOMA : of Studies; however, it will not be less than 40%. 2 hours a day for five days from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM CERTIFICATE : PROGRAMME COMMITTEE 2 hours a day for four days preferably from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM Each course shall have a coordinator as identified by the Saturdays and Sundays may be utilized at the discretion of the department / school conducting the course and there shall be an concerned Department. exclusive programme committee for monitoring the progress of the candidates studying the courses. ATTENDANCE A Minimum of 70% of attendance is required for writing the examination.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 159 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

PLACEMENT CELL

 One of the main responsibilities of the Placement Cell is to motivate, train and prepare the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for campus interviews.  It plays a very important and key role in counseling and guiding the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for their successful career placement which is crucial interface for the students between the stages of completion of academic programme of studies and entry into suitable employment.

Major activities of the Placement Cell: PLACEMENTS @ PU – (Since the Academic Year 2006-2007 till date):  Organising On and Off Campus Interviews  Organising training programmes like Personality Number of Interviews Organized : 390+ Development Programmes, Mock Aptitude Tests, Group Number of students placed : 5100+ Discussion training, Mock Interviews etc.,  Enabling Industry Institute Interaction Companies recruited PU students:  Co-ordinating Industrial Visits  Co-ordinating Project Placement for the Students Reserve Bank of India, Cognizant, Accenture, HCL, Wipro, Patni Computers, TCS, Infosys, Satyam, HP, GE Health Care,  Supporting Technical Seminars / Conferences / Keane, L&T Infotech, IDBI, HSBC, Standard Charted, Kotak Workshops organized by various Departments Securities, Honeywell, Hindustan Zinc, Reliance, ICICI Bank,  Organising Student workshops with major corporate LVB, Syntel, Polaris,Cox & Kings, Hi Tours, Berger Paints, High  Organising faculty development programmes Design, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America and many collaborating with companies more etc.,.  Facilitating Industry Institute Interactions through inviting experts for lectures, members of project RECRUITERS CAN CONTACT: and laboratory evaluation panels, members of selection committees etc.,. Placement Co-ordinator  Inviting Industries for possible collaborations with Email: [email protected], [email protected] Placement Cell / Student Services Centre Pondicherry University Pondicherry Central University R.V. Nagar, Kalapet Puducherry - 605014

STUDENTS WELFARE WING

The University has established a Students Welfare Wing to cater to the welfare of the students of the University Department

Dean Assistant Dean Dr. D. Lazar Dr. A. Shahin Sultana Professor Professor Department of Commerce Department of Social Work Pondicherry University Pondicherry University

160  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

THE DIRECTORATE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

ABOUT SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY This Central University is growing in the field of Sports and Games and extends facilities to Students and Staff members. All the sports activities are conducted under the supervision of the University Sports Board with Vice Chancellor as Chairperson. The Directorate of Physical Education and Sports has been organizing various sports and games activities every year for the students of Pondicherry University and Affiliated Colleges including All India Inter-University Tournaments. Every day the Students and Staff members can use all the facilities available in the campus.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES SPORTS FACILITIES IN THE CAMPUS  To organize South Zone and All India Inter-University All the play fields are facilitated with sitting galleries Tournaments in the recognized Games and Sports.  University player’s participation in the All India and  Rajiv Gandhi Cricket stadium -grass play field with turf South Zone Inter-Universities Tournament organized by wickets . various University in all over India, Affiliated to  Thiruvalluvar Sports stadium – 400m cinder track & Association of Indian University, New Delhi. field & multi purpose  Organizing National Level Pondicherry University Silver  Multi-sports complex for Tennis, Basketball & Volleyball Jubilee Rolling Trophy. play courts  Celebrataing National Sports Day on 29th August.  Multi-gym for men and women separately(fitness centre)  Celebrataing Teachers day on 5th September.  Power lifting, Weight lifting & Body building (training  Meeting of Directors/Directresses of Physical Education of lab) Affilated colleges.  Football play fields – 3  Meeting of Pondicherry University Sports Board.  Hockey play fields – 3  Organizing around 40 events (Games & Sports) in Inter  Volleyball courts – 5 Collegiate Tournaments (Men & Women) for the students of  Tennis courts – 2 90 Affiliated Colleges and University campus.  Kabaddi courts – 2  Organizing Unispofest (Inter-Departmental Sports Meet) for  Kho-kho courts - 2 the Pondicherry Campus students.  Handball court – 2  Organizing Unispofest (Inter-Depatmental Sports Meet) for  Basketball courts – 3 the Karaikal campus students  Cricket play fields -3  Organizing sports meet for the Pondicherry Campus  Cricket nets- 2 staff(Teaching & Non-Teaching)  Ball-Badminton courts – 2  Workshop/Seminar/Coaching camps/ Fitness Programs,  Badminton courts – 4(outdoor) Aerobics, Karate etc.,  Indoor hall -table tennis, chess & carom.  Indoor hall-table tennis, chess & carom in all hostels AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DIRECTORATE OF SPORTS  To develop sportsmanship and healthy competitions TEAM MEMBERS OF DIRECTORATE OF among students. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS  To encourage healthy lifestyle through participation in 1. Dr. D. Sultana - Director [i/c] , sports. Physical Education and Sports  To develop skills and techniques in a range of sporting 2. Dr. G. Sivaraman - Assistant Director activities. 3. Dr. K.Chandrasekaran - Assistant Director  To develop understanding through sport .  Promoting sport as a bearer of cultural identity and for the total personality  Encouraging the broadest possible participation in sports

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 161 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

UGC- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The UGC - Human Resource Development Centre, Pondicherry University which was established in 1987, has been organizing orientation courses, refresher courses, short-term programmes, summer schools, interaction programme for PhD scholars, Workshop for social science and science research guides and students and special programmes/workshops related to College Principals, Academic Administrators. In Addition to that, training on “Information and Communication Technology and Computer Applications’’ (ICT), Green Technology & Knowledge Management are also been imparted.

The Human Resource Development Centre of Pondicherry University, situated at the Pondicherry University campus. Few years ago the University constructed a beautiful Academic Staff College building to the tune of` 6.84 crores. It is one of those HRDC’s, which houses all its academic and administrative facilities / activities under one roof thereby providing the aspiring participants, an avenue, for their academic excellence. The HRDC building self contained with all amenities required for ideal training of Teacher- Class room and residential accommodation together, library, canteen and administrative accommodation.

The HRDC has four spacious classrooms with excellent cross ventilation with a seating capacity of 40-50 participants. The HRDC high-tech class rooms is more useful for participants.

The Vision of HRDC Pondicherry University is to be a world class Human Resource Development Centre and a change agent through excellence in learning process and quality in higher education and research with competency and collaborative orientation to serve the local, national and global community.

162  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Pondicherry University Community College (PUCC) – first of its kind in the Indian University system was established on 16th October 1995 and acts under the general, academic and administrative supervision of Pondicherry University.

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY VISION: UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMS(DURATION:3 YEARS) To reach out the unreached and offer them the best possible 1. BCA education which is need based and value oriented through skill 2. B.Sc BIOCHEMISTRY training to nurture the promising workforce of tomorrow. 3. B.Sc VISUAL COMMUNICATION 4. BBA OBJECTIVES: The Pondicherry University Community College is committed to UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMS(DURATION:3YEARS) student success through; VOCATIONAL STREAM • Promoting career (employability) skills for all students, PARAMEDICAL COURSES thereby grooming skilled manpower that will bridge the gap 5. B.Voc. in Radiology & Imaging Technology between the demand and supply for quality workforce. 6. B.Voc. in Cardiac Lab Technology • Launching of innovative, engaging & employability 7. B.Voc. in Optometry Technology cantered programs that enable our students to develop the skills 8. B. Voc. in Operation Theatre Technology to become independent, self supporting & lifelong learners in an 9 . B. Voc. in Renal Dialysis Technology increasingly complex and technologically based society. • Internship experiences to all our vocational program COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES students to not only get a theoretical sound education, but a hands 10. B. Voc. in Software Development on one as well. Our industry partners facilitate work based learning by an expert medical team at hospitals in the field of paramedical MANAGEMENT COURSES courses to other industry relevant experts for the other vocational 11. B. Voc. in Retail Management courses at the campus. 12. B. Voc. in Tourism & Service Industry • International educational opportunities are offered annually to students through Community College Initiative Program ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (DURATION: (CCIP) sponsored by the Department of State and the Bureau of 2YEARS) Educational & Cultural Affairs, USA. VOCATIONAL STREAM Being a forerunner of the Community College model, in 13. Ad. Dip. in Cardiac Lab Technology our country and through our constant strives for excellence, 14. Ad. Dip. in Operation Theatre Technology we thrive to bring in a systematic transformation in Higher Education i.e., Vocationalisation of Higher Education DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (DURATION: 1YEAR) VOCATIONAL STREAM 15. D. Voc. in Digital Photography MISSION: 16. D. Voc. in 2D & 3D Animation ‘Capacity Building’ in youth and women with special reference 17. D. Voc. in Video Production & Editing to the less privileged sections of the community through a 18. D.Voc. in Catering & Hospitality comprehensive educational model which fosters intellectual enlightenment, vocational and life skills development, social POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (DURATION: commitment, emotional balance and moral upright to ensure 1YEAR) better quality of living. 19. PG Diploma in Hospital Management 20. PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics 21. PG Diploma in Yoga 22. PG Diploma in Computer Applications

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 163 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY  PROGRAMMES OF STUDY DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (DURATION: 1YEAR) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (DURATION: 6MONTHS) 23. Diploma in Accounting & Taxation 43. Certificate in Diabetic Care and Management 24. Diploma in Electro Cadiographic Techniques 44. Certificate in Central Sterile Supply & Hospital Waste 25. Diploma in Sanitary Inspector Management 26. Diploma in Physician Assistance 45. Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (1 Year) 27. Diploma in Certified Radiological Assistant 46. Certificate in Adolescent Health & Counselling 28. Diploma in Hospital Management & Administration 47. Certificate in Care of Special Children - Mentally 29. Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques Challenged 30. Diploma in Medical Record & Administration 48. Certificate in Food Safety & Quality Management 31. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (2 Years) 49. Certificate in Yoga 32. Diploma in Early Childhood Care. 50. Certificate in Yoga for Silver Citizen 33. Diploma in Office Management & Secretarial Practice 51. Certificate in Event Management 34. Diploma in Insurance Management 52. Certificate in Desktop Publishing 35. Diploma in Sales Management 53. Certificate in Tally 36. Diploma in Information Technology 54. Certificate in Data Entry & Processing 37. Diploma in Graphics & Animation 55. Certificate in Computer Graphics 38. Diploma in Computer Graphics & Web Technology 56. Certificate in Tourism & Tour Guide 39. Diploma in Hardware Management 57. Certificate in Radio Jockey & Reporting 40. Diploma in Tourism & Ticketing 58. Certificate in Reporting & News Casting 41. Diploma in Video Production 59. Certificate in Photography & Videography 42. Diploma in Document Writing 60. Certificate in Spoken English

NOTE Certificate/Diploma/PG Diploma courses at Sl.No:15 to 60 will be offered only, if sufficient number of applications received and 20 candidates are admitted for the particulars course.

164  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

MAHE CENTRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Pondicherry University, Community College, Mahe Centre was established to cater to the educational need of Mahe region of Pondicherry Union Territory by providing employable and certifiable skill based higher education of general interest with Vocational background. Mahe Centre functions under the general, academic and the administrative supervision of Pondicherry University and the courses offered are recognized and supported by UGC.

VISION To reach out the youth population and empower them with need oriented value based holistic education and training to become partners of National development and to create promising work force to cater the requirements of present India.

OBJECTIVE The main objective is to offer job oriented courses based on perceived community demands for specific man power with adequate mutual collaboration and co-operation of members from various commercial, agricultural, government and academic institutions and organizations.

MISSION To ensure aptitude building in the youth with special reference to the unprivileged sections of the Community without gender disparity. This comprehensive education model is intended for social transformations, intellectual enlightenment, professional and life skill development, social commitment, emotional balance with moral uprightness to ensure better quality of life and peaceful coexistence.

Centre Head Dr. S. ARULSELVAN

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES (DURATION : 3 YEARS with lateral entry and exit and Vertical mobility provisions) 1. Diploma/B.Voc. in Radiographic and Imaging Technology 2. Diploma/B.Voc. in Tourism & Service Industry 3. B.Voc in Fashion Technology 4. B.Voc in Journalism and Mass Communication

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 165 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

In order to cater to the needs of people who could not pursue Government, of which the student is a permanent resident. higher education in the formal/on-campus streams, Pondicherry University had taken a conscious decision to enter the field of Fee Concession Distance Education by offering Professional/Job Oriented 100% Tuition fee Concession is extended to Physically academic Programmes in 1995-96. Currently, the Directorate Challenged persons & 50% Tuition fee concession is extended to offers Five MBA, four Post Graduate and two Under Graduate the following categories: Programmes.  Non-teaching employees of Pondicherry University and their wards (Group C & D) The Admission process usually commences in June for Academic  Defence personnel serving in Indian Armed Forces year and in January for Calendar year. Given the national  Widows character of the university and the quality of the academic  Deserted Women programmes offered by the Directorate, students from across  Prisoners the country and from all hues choose Pondicherry University  Transgender for realizing their dreams of acquiring a professional degree. Thus over the years, the distance education Programmes of Pondicherry University have established a mark of their own with respect to quality. LIBRARY Directorate of Distance Education is also endowed with an Pondicherry University’s Directorate of Distance Education is exclusive library in the DDE building. Apart from a wide range also known for its innovative Twinning Programme concept, of books on Management and Computer applications, the wherein the University partners with reputed institutions, Library stacks all the study materials of DDE, popular journals from across the country, who organizes the activities related to of Management, Project Reports of MBA, Assignments of PG distance education Programmes of Pondicherry University. Students, Question Banks and other dailies and magazines.

Scholarship for SC/ST students SC/ST students admitted in this Directorate can avail themselves of the various scholarships of the respective State/UT

166  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

 PROGRAMMES OF STUDY *MBA PROGRAMMES (2 Years - 4 Semesters) *UG Courses (3 years-Non Semester) MBA - Human Resources Management Bachelor of Business Administration MBA - Finance Bachelor of Commerce MBA - Marketing MBA - International Business * All the courses are approved by UGC DEB from January MBA - General 2019

*P G Courses (2 years-Non Semester) Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Hindi Master of Commerce

OFFICERS AND FACULTIES OF D.D.E. Assistant Professors Director i/c Punitha. A, Ph.D, (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) Specialization: Business Ethics, Human Resource Management, Prof. Sibnath Deb, Ph.D., D.Sc. (University of Calcutta, Organizational Behaviour and Business Environment. Kolkata) Umasri .V, Ph.D., (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) Specialization: Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Child Specialization: Accounting and Finance, Financial Management, Protection, Adolescent Reproductive Health and Research Security Analysis and Portfolio Management. Health. Sk. MD. Nizamuddin, Ph.D., (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) Assistant Director Specialization: Marketing Management, Advertising, Services Dr. Arvind Gupta, Ph.D. (Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Marketing,Business Laws. University, Ajmer, Rajasthan) Specialization: Business Administration, Human Resource Further details of the Programmes can be had from the brochure Management of the Directorate of Distance Education and also in the Distance Education link of the University Website www.pondiuni.edu.in

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 167 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES 2019-20@ (For P.G./ P.G. Diploma Programmes of the University)

UNIVERSITY REOPENS AFTER SUMMER VACATION ON Monday, the 24th June 2019

Semester Descriptions Period of Session

24.06.2019 to 28.06.2019 COUNSELLING AND REGISTRATION*

Commencement of Regular Classes 01.07.2019 (Monday) ODD Last date for payment of fees# 12.07.2019 (Friday) SEMESTER Last date for dropping courses 15.07.2019 (Monday) (24.06.2019 Submission of Registration details to the Academic Section 22.07.2019 (Monday) to 29.11.2019) End of Classes 13.11.2019 (Wednesday) Commencement of Examinations 18.11.2019 (Monday) Completion of Examinations 29.11.2019 (Friday) Last date for declaration of provisional results 06.12.2019 (Friday) Semester Descriptions Period of Session COUNSELLING AND REGISTRATION** 09.12.2019 to 13.12.2019 Commencement of Regular Classes 11.12.2019 (Wednesday) Last date for payment of fees # 16.12.2019 (Monday) EVEN Last date for dropping courses 20.12.2019 (Friday) SEMESTER Submission of Registration details to the Academic Section 27.12.2019 (Friday) (11.12.2019 25.12.2019 to 17.01.2020 to WINTER VACATION 04.05.2020) End of classes 15.04.2020 (Wednesday) Commencement of Examinations 20.04.2020 (Monday) Completion of Examinations 04.05.2020 (Monday) Last date for declaration of provisional results 08.05.2020 (Friday) SUMMER VACATION- 11.05.2020 (Monday) to 28.06.2020 (Sunday)

UNIVERSITY REOPENS ON 29.06.2020 (Monday)

@Tentative, subject to change

* For Odd semester students ** For Even semester students

# If not paid by the last date, fine to be paid @ `5/- per day for the first 10 days, `10/- per day thereafter up to the last day of the month in which the fees due. After that the readmission fees of `1000/- plus UDF `500/- are to be paid along with the fee arrears with fine. Readmission will require Vice-Chancellor’s approval.

No students who has less than 70% attendance in any course shall be permitted to attend the end-semester examination. He/ she shall be asked to repeat that course the next time it is offered.

168  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE UNIVERSITY ADD-ON PROGRAMMES 2019-20@ Semester Descriptions Period of Session

Admission Notification 10.07.2019 (Wednesday) Last date for receipt of filled in application 22.07. 2019 (Monday) Last date for Admission 26.07.2019 (Friday) Ist Semester Commencement of classes (I Semester) 01.08.2019 (Thursday) Submission of Registration of students admitted to the 07.08.2019 (Wednesday) (01.08.2019 Academic Section to 13.12.2019) Last date of submission of examination application 20.11.2019 (Wednesday) End of classes (I Semester) 06.12.2019 (Friday) Commencement of Examinations 09.12.2019 (Monday) End of Examinations 13.12.2019 (Friday) Declaration of Results 20.12. 2019 (Friday) Commencement of Classes (II Semester) 20.01. 2020 (Monday)

IInd Semester Last Date for Payment of fees# 27.01. 2020 (Monday) Last Date of submission of Examination Application 06.04.2020 (Monday) (20.01.2020 End of classes (II Semester) 27.04.2020 (Monday) to 06.05.2020) Commencement of Examinations 04.05.2020 (Monday) End of Examinations 06.05.2019 (Wednesday) Declaration of Results 08.05.2020 (Friday)

@Tentative, subject to change. N.B.: No students who has less than 70% attendance in any course shall be permitted to attend the end-semester examination of the Add-on course. He/ she shall be asked to repeat that course the next time it is offered.

# If not paid by the last date, fine to be paid @` 5/- per day for the first 10 days,` 10/- per day thereafter up to the last day of the month in which the fees due. After that the readmission fees of` 1000/- plus UDF `500/- are to be paid along with the fee arrears with fine. Readmission will require Vice-Chancellor’s approval.

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 169 PROSPECTUS 2019-20

IMPORTANT NOTE

(i) University reserves the right to make changes in the information provided herein. This cannot be quoted for any sanction.

(ii) Not withstanding the information given in the brochure, the University has the ultimate right to decide on any issue as per its rules and regulations.

(iii) For up-to-date information including changes in the programmes listed in this Prospectus, the University website www.pondiuni.edu.in may be checked from time to time.

Puducherry Registrar

170  www.pondiuni.edu.in  www.pondiuni.edu.in

CONTACT DETAILS

EPBAX: 0413-2654300 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY FAX: 0413 - 2655734 [email protected] www.pondiuni.edu.in

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS - Ph.D. PROGRAMMES Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women, Puducherry 0413-2213504 bgcw.puducherry.gov.in École Française D'Extreme-Orient, Puducherry 0413-2334539, 2332504 administration@efeo- pondicherry.org Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for P.G. Studies (KMCPGS), Puducherry 0413-2251687, 2251613 kmcpgs.puducherry.gov.in Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), Puducherry 0413-2655281 www.pec.edu The reservation shall be in accordance with the policy of the UT Government of Puducherry. 75% of the seats are reserved for candidates from UT of Puducherry and 25% of the seats reserved for candidate from other states/UTs *Hence Reservation claim, if any is to be sub- mitted separately in the link provided at www.pec.edu *Call for interview will be posted in the PEC website. No separate call letter will be sent. Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Port Blair, A&N Islands 03192-251158, 251043 www.rmrc.res.in ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry 0413-2272396/2279072 www.vcrc.res.in Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Port Blair, A&N Islands 03192-233148/242390/237582 email: [email protected]/anrsz- [email protected] Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry 0413-2642000, 2641151 www.smvec.ac.in email: [email protected] Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Phone:0413-2271200, 2275566 Puducherry Fax:0413-2277594 [email protected] http://mtihs.puducherry.gov.in

College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institue of Medical Sciences, Puducherry Phone: 0413-2656482, 2656541, 2656419 email id: deancon@pimsm- mm.net

PROSPECTUS 2019-20 171