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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 2016-17 PROSPECTUS 2016-17 1 PROSPECTUS 2016-17 From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk I extend my hearty welcome to all those and Post Graduate courses in the Faculty who are seeking admission to the various of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering PG and Ph.D programmes, Integrated PG Technology, Fine Arts, Law, Management programme, PG Diploma programmes and and Medicine. the inter-disciplinary Post Doctoral Research Programmes of Pondicherry University. The Pondicherry University is the first University in the country to start a The Pondicherry University, since its Community College to cater to the needs inception in 1985, continues to be a leading and demands of the local community University situated in the southern part of to enhance skill development and their the country and focused on both quality employability. The College offers several teaching and innovative research of high job oriented courses including para medical standards in a wide range of disciplines. A courses with hands on training by expert part from doing research in frontier areas medical team at hospitals. Selected students VICE-CHANCELLOR(OFFICIATING) of their field of specializations, the faculty of Community College have been awarded members of the University take special financial support by U.S. Government to PROF. ANISA BASHEER KHAN efforts to impart academic training on par get training at Community Colleges in U.S. o with premier academic institutions of the for one year. The University has another country at UG, PG and Ph.D levels. The Community College at Mahe, started in faculty of the University are academicians the academic year 2014-15 for the benefit of National and International repute. of the local population of that region. The University runs 26 Diploma / Certificate The University has been reaccredited with Add-On Courses in the evenings so that ‘A’ Grade by NAAC with regard to the regular students and outside members can students’ friendly learning environment, attend these courses to acquire additional good infrastructure, modern amenities, knowledge and skill that would enhance excellent teaching and the supportive their job prospects. non-teaching fraternity. The University has three campuses. The main campus is The University has taken a lead in located at Puducherry with 800 acres of implementing modern technology based lush-green Wi-fi enabled area, housing 15 ICT – enabled services and their applications Schools, 37 Departments, 10 Centres and in academic, research and administrative 2 Chairs, offering over 144 PG & Research functions of the University. It has been programmes. Other two smaller campuses successfully conducting paperless online VICE-CHANCELLOR: are located at Port Blair and Karaikal (about based entrance examination at different 150 kms. from Puducherry). Centres all over the country since the PROF. CHANDRA KRISHNAMURTHY academic year 2014-15. University will (ON compulsory WAIT) The University has a sprawling scenic and continue with this efficient Online mode serene campus with an inspiring, peaceful of entrance examination for the coming and congenial environment. The Campus academic years as well on par with MHRD Life is extremely congenial and entirely self- / UGC directive. Innovative facilities like contained with a Shopping Complex, Health Online Video Conferencing (A-View) are Centre, Bank, Post Office, Gymnasiums, being used to facilitate quick interaction Sports facilities, etc. The University has 92 with Principals of the affiliated colleges from affiliated colleges, offering Under Graduate length and breadth of Puducherry Regions, 2 www.pondiuni.edu.in www.pondiuni.edu.in including even remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The University takes pride in maintaining a pleasant and peaceful academic ambience in the University campus The University permits students from abroad to study a and has zero tolerance for Ragging, Alcohol or Drug semester / two semesters of various courses available in usage. Adequate security is provided in all parts of the the University on credit transfer basis under Study India campus by day-and-night vigil. A 24-hour hospital with Program (SIP). fully equipped Ambulance is available on the campus. The University has impressive academic infrastructure On the distance education front, the Directorate of with well equipped laboratories. The University Library Distance Education of the University has initiated a has a total collection of 3,87,110 of which 2,11,617 in print pioneering project of e-mode of learning through tie-up and 1,75,493 electronic. 24/7 access to all the e-resources with expert online service providers. This new system (e-books, e-journal and e-databases) which is one of the provides easy availability of course materials in the form highest among the Universities in the country is also of e-resources transmitted to students by faster, cost available through remote access. effective, online methods. Further, live and interactive discussion between instructor and students would The University has 24 hostels (16 for Boys, 7 for Girls and be made possible by Video Conferencing methods as 1 for Foreign Students), State-of-the-Art Laboratories, well. The Directorate plans to reach several thousands Free transport, on-and-off campus and excellent sports of students from remote and rural areas of the country facilities. It offers rent-free accommodation to all girl through this e-mode of education. students, provides totally-free education to all the differently-abled students. The Wi-fi enabled campus The Centre for Electronic Media established in 2008, has 100% power back-up to all the Departments and had made more than 700 in-house productions with Hostels of the University. With multi-faceted growth its qualified and experienced staff with the state-of- on several fronts and academic expansion in terms of art studios and modern sophisticated broadcasting new disciplines and projects, the University is moving equipments. The centre has been winning many national fast towards its goal of excellence and is the desired level awards, trophies and cash prizes since its inception destination of youth from all over the country for higher every year. In February 2015, Pondicherry University education. signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UGC and Consortium for Educational Communication ‘Legal Services Clinic’ is setup in Pondicherry University (CEC) to establish an Educational Multimedia Research for students especially for those hailing from North East Centre (EMMRC) to make e-Educational Programmes. States. University has the UGC – Human Resource Development I am sure with this excellent environment most Centre previously named as Academic Staff College suited for higher learning and academic pursuits in (ASC). UGC mandated Refresher and Orientation all branches. Pondicherry University attracts great programmes are offered for the benefit of the stake number of knowledge seekers as students and experts holders. The University also has a Community Radio from the country and abroad, making it one of the (Puduvai Vaani) in its headquarters. The University topmost academic institutions both at the National and provides excellent sports facilities including Gymnasiums International level. for both men and women. UGC has also sanctioned `.165 crores for Indoor Stadium facilities and Indoor Training facilities to develop infrastructure facilities for Sports & Games in the field of Physical Education. The Placement Cell arranges for Campus Interview for students of the University Campus and for the students of affiliated Colleges also. PROF. ANISA BASHEER KHAN VICE-CHANCELLOR(OFFICIATING) PROSPECTUS 2016-17 3 PROSPECTUS 2016-17 VISITOR Shri. PRANAB MUKHERJEE His Excellency, the President of India CHANCELLOR Shri. Mohammad Hamid Ansari Hon'ble Vice - President of India CHIEF RECTOR Lt. General Ajay Kumar Singh His Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry VICE-CHANCELLOR (Officiating) Prof. ANISA BASHEER KHAN VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. CHANDRA KRISHNAMURTHY(on compulsory wait) Registrar(i/c) Prof. M. RAMACHANDRAN Finance Officer Shri. S. SURESH KUMAR, IA & AS Controller of Examinations(i/c) Prof. K. THARANIKKARASU Librarian Dr. R. SAMYUKTHA DEANS OF SCHOOLS Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language & Literature(i/c): Prof. A. THIRUNAGALINGAM School of Management: Prof. G. ANJANEYASWAMY Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences: Prof. K.M. TAMIZHMANI School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences: Prof. G. GOVINDARAJ School of Life Sciences: Prof. N. PARTHASARATHY School of Humanities: Prof. NALINI J. THAMPI School of Social Sciences & International Studies: Prof. N.K. JHA School of Engineering & Technology: Prof. R. SUBRAMANIAN School of Education(i/c): Prof. P.K.SUBRAMANIAM School of Medical Sciences (i/c) : Prof. S. MAHADEVAN School of Performing Arts: Prof. R. RAJU School of Law(i/c): Prof.K. CHANDRASEKARA RAO School of Media & Communication: Prof. C.K. RAMAIAH Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies(i/c): Prof. K. ANBALAGAN 4 www.pondiuni.edu.in www.pondiuni.edu.in SCHOOLS, deparTMENTS / CENTRES & RESPECTIVE HEADS / COORDINATOR Subramania Bharathi Escande Chair in Asian School of Tamil Dr. A. Thirunagalingam Christian Studies Dr. N. Jonas Language & Literature (Coordinator) School of Management School of Social Sciences