Pondicherry University Distance Education Admissions 2024, Fee Structure, Eligibility

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Pondicherry University Distance MBA

Pondicherry University is one of the largest universities in the country, and started offering distance education in the year 1995-1996. The university runs with the mission to cater to students with exemplary resources, and help those who would otherwise be unable to complete education in the on-campus mode. The University provides an innovative and job oriented MBA course, and enrolls over 2-lakh students in all of its courses.

Pondicherry University Distance MBA Program

This is a 2-year (maximum 4 years) program spread over 4 semesters. University offers total 8 specializations. Admissions are accepted twice in a year –

  • Calendar year admission (January session)
  • Academic year admission (June session)

Distance MBA Admission Procedure

There are two ways to apply for the admission into MBA program as Pondicherry University –

  • Conventional Mode – Apply directly to the university through online application or authorised Spot Admission Centres
  • Twinning Mode – Apply through Twinning Centres. The classes will be held at these centers.

The applicant can apply for admission online using the DDE link in the Pondicherry University Website (https://dde.pondiuni.edu.in/online-admission/). Student can also obtain the application form and Information brochure from the Spot Admission Centres.

The candidate must submit the duly filled in application form, along with the following documents:

  • The student will need to pay an online application fee of Rs.200/-. Payment can be made online.
  • Documents to be Submitted
    1. Original and attested copies of the 10th Grade certificate, 12th Certificate
    2. Original and attested copies of the Degree certificate or provisional certificate
    3. Passport size photo
    4. Aadhar card
    5. Fee concession certificate if application
  • Student should also create the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) id and fill this id while applying to the course.

It must be noted that, no transfer certificate/Migration Certificate is required, and the candidate must receive his original document within a month of application, and the application without any supporting documents will be rejected completely.

Document Verification

Once the student submits the application along with supporting documents, the university will verify the submitted documents. The verification can take place online at the time scheduled for the student or it can also be done at Spot admission Centres.

Otherwise, the student can send the original copies to the university by registered post to The Director, DDE for verification. Certificates received by the university will be returned to the students through registered post within a month.

Distance MBA Fee Structure 2023-24

The total fee for all the distance MBA at Pondicherry university Rs.40,000/- in 2023-24 session . Fee for Distance MBA in Hospital Management is Rs.75,500/-.

The fee may be paid in installments, throughout the course.

Semester MBA MBA (Hospital Mgmt)
First Semester Rs.17,500/- Rs.18,000/-
Second Semester Rs.7,500/- Rs.16,250/-
Third Semester Rs.7,500/- Rs.16,250/-
Fourth Semester Rs.7,500/- Rs.16,250/-
Total Rs.40,000/- Rs.75,500/-

The fee may be paid either through Demand Draft or using the Bank Challans at the designated banks.

Scholarships

University does not offer any special scholarship.

The SC/ST students admitted to any of the DDE Programs can avail various scholarships offered by the state/central government.

The university offers 100% fee waiver for Physically challenged students and 50% waiver for Defense Personnel, Widows, Prisoners, Non-teaching staff of Pondicherry University, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

  • For the MBA degree from the Pondicherry University the candidate must possess a degree from any of the recognized university, in either the 10+2+3 or 11+2+2 or 11+1+3 education system.
  • For the MBA hospital management course, the candidate must have a medical related degree, such as the MBBS, Pharmacy, Dental, etc. The candidate may also have a degree with 2 years of experience.

Specializations Offered

Pondicherry University offers a wide variety of courses in its MBA stream. The specializations offered in the MBA courses are as follows:

  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • General Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Hospital Management.

Approval

The joint committee of UGC, Distance Education Bureau (DEB), and AICTE recognizes the distance MBA courses offered by the Pondicherry University. The university is also accredited by the NAAC, and the university is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the Association of Indian Universities. The MBA courses are job oriented and the university is well received and recognized.

Ranking

Pondicherry University has been ranked 151st for its traditional course in the BRICS Rankings of 2014/15. The university has been ranked 14th by Careers360 in terms of study material for its distance education course. Pondicherry University is ranked 10th for its BBA course in Distance Mode. Overall the university is highly ranked, and is continually ranked among the Top 20-distance education institutes, based on perceptions, and facilities.

Important Dates 2023-24

Admissions occur twice a year in two cycles, January and July.

Last date to apply for Pondicherry University Distance MBA Academic Year Admissions is 31st August 2023.

The important dates for admission in the academic year of 2023-24 are as follows:

Event Academic Year (July –June) Calendar Year (Jan – Dec)
Admissions Notification Last week of April Last week of December
Application Form Open 1st May 2023 1st January 2023
Admissions Open 1st May 2023 1st January 2023
Last date to apply for admission 31st August 2023 (Extended) 28th February 2023
Dispatch of study material begins 31st August 2023 31st March 2023

Contact Details

For any enquiries about admission into any of the distance education courses, the applicant may contact:
Directorate of Distance Education,
Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014.
Phone: 0413 – 2654439 & 2654441 / Fax: 0413-2655258
Email: director.dde@pondiuni.edu.in
Website: www.pondiuni.edu.in

Study Centers

The university holds its Personal contact program often at its study centers. The study centers also provide the students with study materials, a well-stocked library, and other facilities. The contact details of the PCP centers and the study centers are provided at: http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/content/pcp-centres

Last Updated: 19-July-2023

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