Pondicherry University offers a Distance Education Program through its Directorate of Distance Education (DDE). The university provides opportunities for students to pursue a Ph.D. program in various disciplines through distance mode. Here are the key details about the admission process:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Candidates must qualify in the Entrance Test conducted by the university or be exempted based on UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holders.
A valid research proposal is required for admission.
Notification: The university releases an official admission notification on its website.
Application Form: Candidates need to fill out the application form online through the official website.
Entrance Exam: Eligible candidates must appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by the university.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview/viva voce.
Final Admission: Admission is granted based on performance in the entrance test and interview.
The Ph.D. program is available in various disciplines like Management, Commerce, Education, Social Sciences, Tamil, French, etc.
The program duration is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years.
Candidates must submit a synopsis and thesis as part of the program requirements.
To prepare for the Ph.D. Entrance Test, candidates can refer to the following resources:
Mock tests are available on educational platforms like Unacademy, Testbook, and BYJU'S Exam Prep.
Pondicherry University may also release sample papers or mock tests on its official website.
Previous year question papers can be downloaded from the university’s official website or purchased from the Directorate of Distance Education.
Websites like Shiksha, CollegeDekho, and Jagran Josh also provide previous year papers for Ph.D. entrance exams.
The syllabus for the Ph.D. entrance test is based on the subject chosen by the candidate.
It typically includes research methodology, subject-specific questions, and general aptitude.
Visit the official website of Pondicherry University: www.pondiuni.edu.in.
Navigate to the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) section.
Look for the "Ph.D. Entrance Exam" or "Previous Question Papers" link.
Download the relevant question papers for your subject.
Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)
Pondicherry University,
R.V. Nagar, Kalapet,
Puducherry - 605014, India.
Phone: +91-413-2655179
Email: dde@pondiuni.edu.in
Website: www.pondiuni.edu.in