Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University also known as PU is a collegiate public central university located in Kalapet, Pondicherry, Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Vice President of India is the Chancellor along with the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry acting as the Chief Rector and the President of India is the Visitor of the University. The university is a collegiate university with its jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry located in Tamil Nadu (Pondicherry and Karaikal), Kerela (Mahe), and Andhra Pradesh (Yanam), Union Territory of Lakshadweep, and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The vast jurisdiction over three Union Territories namely gives the University a national character. The residents speak diverse languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, English, and French.

The University has been accredited ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. PU was India’s first University to set up a community college to serve the needs and demands of the local community. Local skill sets are advanced through several vocational programs such as para-medical courses using the on-site hospital facilities.