Pondicherry University MBA admission for the 2025-26 academic session is based on CAT scores, with CAT registration open from August 1 to September 13, 2025. The university has announced the MBA fee structure for 2025-26, totaling ₹1.45 lakh, and the admission process is ongoing with no cutoff released yet. (Updated 29 Aug 2025; )
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The starting event of the application process will occur in March 2025 and will continue till June 2025.
Pondicherry University MBA Admission 2025 Highlights:
| Course Name | [MBA] Master of Business Administration |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Course Type | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Approx Fee | Rs. 42000/- |
| University Name | Pondicherry University |
| Approved By | UGC |
| University Type | Central University |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Address | Kalapet, Puducherry, 605014 |
| Application Form Online Date | Jan 2025 |
| University official Website | https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ |
What is a Pondicherry University MBA?
It provides dual speciality in HR, Marketing, Operations, Systems, and Finance. In addition to a concentration on intelligence, expertise, and planning, with an emphasis on creating, innovation, and entrepreneurialism. An eight-week major project and two-week business internship provide practical learning industry exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
Indian
A UG degree in any field with a least of 50% grades is required. Entrance will be determined by CAT results, a personal interview and a group discussion.
NRI
Pondicherry University MBA Application Form
For submitting the application forms through any available means, the application fee would be INR 500 for SC/ST and INR 1000 for other categories.
How to apply online
- Check the university’s internet site at https://www.pondiuni.edu.in/.
- At the PU MBA site, create a new account using your email address and a password.
- To access the Pondicherry University MBA admission portal, simply use your established login credentials.
- Fill out the PU-MBA application form completely.
- Make the application costs payment online or in person.
- In the event of offline payment, pick Bill and follow the steps provided.
Pondicherry University MBA Admission Process
- Candidates have to appear in the CAT entrance test.
- Register on the university admission portal.
- University declares the merit list after the entrance test.
- The eligible students will be applicable for Group discussions and Personal Interviews.
- Selection will be based on the scores obtained in the entrance test and personal interview.
Required Documents for Admission
- CAT entrance Scores.
- Aadhar Card.
- Birth Certificate.
- 10th class mark-sheet and certificate.
- 12th class mark-sheet and certificate.
- Graduation mark-sheet and certificate.
- Caste certificate.
- Migration certificate.
- Scanned copy of passport size photograph and signature.
Pondicherry University MBA Syllabus 2025
| Semester 1 | ||
| S No. | SUBJECT | |
| 1 | Management Processes | |
| 2 | Organizational Behaviour | |
| 3 | Managerial Economics | |
| 4 | Accounting for Managers | |
| 5 | Statistics & Research Methodology | |
| 6 | Business Environment | |
| 7 | Managerial Communication | |
| 8 | Computer Softwares | |
| 9 | Comprehensive Viva-Voce | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| S No. | SUBJECT | |
| 1 | Project Management | |
| 2 | Financial Management | |
| 3 | Operations Research | |
| 4 | Business Law | |
| 5 | Marketing Management | |
| 6 | Operations Management | |
| 7 | Human Resources Management | |
| 8 | Management Information | |
| 9 | Systems | |
| 10 | Comprehensive Viva-Voce | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| S.No | SUBJECT | |
| 1 | Strategic Management | |
| 2 | Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | |
| 3 | Quality Management | |
| 4 | Management Control Systems | |
| 5 | Functional Electives (4) | |
| 6 | Summer Projects (8 Weeks) (100 Marks for thesis + 50 Marks for Project Viva) | |
| 7 | Comprehensive Viva-Voce | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| S.No | SUBJECT | |
| 1 | Public Systems Management | |
| 2 | International Business | |
| 3 | Functional Electives (4) | |
| 4 | Project Work (10 Weeks) (150 Marks for thesis + 50 marks for Project Viva) | |
| 5 | Comprehensive Viva-Voce | |
