Management Colleges in Puducherry 2025: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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Pondicherry University, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College Pondicherry, and Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry are the top Management Colleges in Puducherry according to the collegedunia ranking 2025. The CD (Collegedunia score) of Pondicherry University is 1445, and the CD rank is 43, followed by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College Pondicherry, with a CD Rank of 173, and Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry, with a CD Rank of 215. The CD Score is calculated based on the summation of academic and placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on state exam cutoffs or all-India entrance exam cutoffs, along with student reviews, NAAC rankings, and agency ratings. The Placement Scores are calculated based on the average package, median package, and the number of students placed from each college. 

Management Admission in Puducherry is primarily based on CAT. However, the universities also accept MAT, CMAT, XAT, and CUET PG. The total fee for Management colleges in Puducherry ranges from INR 40 K to INR 4 Lakh, depending on the college. Management colleges in Puducherry with low fees include Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology Pondicherry, Christ College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry. Based on the latest placement statistics, the package at top Management colleges in Meghalaya ranges from INR 3.5 LPA to INR 7.5 LPA. Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education, is the top Management college in Puducherry in terms of ROI, i.e, 1075.00%, with fees of INR 40 K and an average package of INR 4.30 LPA. 

Top Management Colleges in Puducherry for MBA

The Management college in Puducherry with the lowest fee is Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education. Candidates need to pay INR 40 K for the entire course duration. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry, has the highest fee for Management. Candidates need to pay INR 4 Lakh for the entire course duration. One can check the top Management colleges in Puducherry with fees in the table below.

College Name Locality Student Rating Median Package Course Fees (INR)
Pondicherry University Pondicherry 3.6/5 (955 Reviews) INR 7.5 LPA 1.45 Lakh
SMVEC Pondicherry Pondicherry 3.9/5 (190 Reviews) INR 5.16 LPA 1.11 Lakh
RGCET Pondicherry Pondicherry 3.4/5 (26 Reviews) INR 3.50 LPA 84.3 K
SVCET Pondicherry Pondicherry - INR 4.61 LPA 1.11 Lakh
PUDDE Pondicherry 4.1/5 (22 Reviews) INR 4.30 LPA 40 K
MVIT Pondicherry Pondicherry 3.7/5 (45 Reviews) INR 4.68 LPA 60 K
CCET Pondicherry Pondicherry 3.6/5 (27 Reviews) - 66 K
RIT Yanam Yanam 2.8/5 (9 Reviews) - -
MCCIT Mahe 3.6/5 (955 Reviews) - 99.7 K
ASBT Pondicherry Pondicherry 3.9/5 (190 Reviews) INR 5.87 LPA 1.1 Lakh

Top Management Colleges in Puducherry Placements

The average package of top Management colleges ranges from INR 3.40 Lakh - INR 4.5 Lakh, and the highest package is INR 6 LPA recorded by RGU. Here is the list of top Management colleges with their highest to Median package, including total fees, seats, and top recruiters.

College Name Median Package Highest Package Top recruiters
Pondicherry University INR 7.5 LPA INR 10.20 LPA Aditya Birla group, Tata group, Mahindra group
SMVEC Pondicherry INR 5.16 LPA INR 11 LPA ITC, HUL, Coca-Cola, Google
RGCET Pondicherry INR 3.50 LPA - Adani group, Aditya Birla, Philips
SVCET Pondicherry INR 4.61 LPA - Amul, SBI, BOB
PUDDE INR 4.30 LPA - HUL, Nestle, S&P Global, MRF, Asian Paints, and ICICI Bank
MVIT Pondicherry INR 4.68 LPA INR 7 LPA Zomato, PWC, ADITYA BIRLA
ASBT Pondicherry INR 5.87 LPA - Sap, Infosys, Royal Enfield, and IMB, Edunet

Management Colleges in Puducherry ROI Wise

Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education, is the top Management college in Puducherry in terms of ROI, i.e, 1075.00%, with fees of INR 40 K and an average package of INR 4.30 LPA. Here is the list of the top Management Colleges with their ROI percentage.

College Name Course Fees Placement ROI%
PUDDE 4.30 LPA 40K 1075.00%
MVIT Pondicherry 4.68 LPA 60K 780.00%
RGCET Pondicherry 3.50 LPA 84.3K 415.18%
Pondicherry University 7.5 LPA 1.45 Lakh 517.24%
ASBT Pondicherry 5.87 LPA 1.1 Lakh 533.64%
SMVEC Pondicherry 5.16 LPA 1.11 Lakh 464.86%
SVCET Pondicherry 4.61 LPA 1.11 Lakh 415.32%

Student Ratings of Top Management Colleges in Puducherry

These are current students' and alumni's reviews on various parameters like Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placement, which are compiled under one table on a scale of 5. Here is the list of student ratings for Management Colleges in Puducherry 2025.

College Name Academics Faculty Infrastructure Accommodation Social Life Placements
Pondicherry University 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.2 3.5 3.4
SMVEC Pondicherry 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.4 4.1 3.6
RGCET Pondicherry 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.0 3.3 3.6
SVCET Pondicherry - - - - - -
PUDDE 4.4 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.0 3.8
MVIT Pondicherry 3.9 3.7 3.9 3.5 3.4 3.9
CCET Pondicherry 4.1 4.0 3.5 2.9 3.5 -
RIT Yanam 2.7 2.6 3.5 3.0 3.0 -

Student Perception of Top Management Colleges in Puducherry

These are current students' and alumni's reviews on various parameters like Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placement, which are compiled under one table on a scale of 5. Here is the list of student ratings for Management Colleges in Puducherry.

College Name Overall Ratings Most Loved Things Areas of Improvement
Pondicherry University 3.6/5 (955 Reviews) Supportive Faculty, Affordable, Peaceful Environment. Restrooms, Sports Facilities, and Excessive Fines.
SMVEC Pondicherry 3.9/5 (190 Reviews) Experienced Faculty, Curriculum, Live Projects, Campus Food Quality, and Congested Campus.
RGCET Pondicherry 3.4/5 (26 Reviews) Renowned Faculty, Campus, Alumni Network, Top-notch Amenities. Lack of Funds, Compromised Diversity of Faculties, Fee Increment, and Location.
SVCET Pondicherry - - -
PUDDE 4.1/5 (22 Reviews) Events, Sports, Faculty, Campus, Teaching Pedagogy. Ad-hoc exam dates, Unaffordable fees, and Batch Size.
MVIT Pondicherry 3.7/5 (45 Reviews) Expert faculty, Internship opportunities, and Relative Grading System,
CCET Pondicherry 3.6/5 (27 Reviews) Top Recruiting Companies, Hostels, Experienced Faculty

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RIT Yanam 2.8/5 (9 Reviews) Sports, Cultural Events, Live Projects, Clubs, Ambiance, Gender Ratio, Hostels, Fees, Mess Food, Parking Space.

Government & Private Management Colleges in Puducherry

Puducherry has 5 government-run and 13 private Management Colleges. Pondicherry University is the best government college with total course fees of INR 1.45 Lakh and Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Pondicherry is the best Private college of Puducherry with average course fees of INR 1.11 Lakh. In the table below, we have listed the top Government and Private Management Colleges of Puducherry along with details regarding the College Name,College Type, Placement, and Total Course Fees.

College Name Admission Criteria College Type Total Fees
Pondicherry University Graduation with 50% + CAT Government 1.45 Lakh
SMVEC Pondicherry Graduation with 50% Private 1.11 Lakh
RGCET Pondicherry Graduation with 50% Private 84.3 K
SVCET Pondicherry Graduation with 50%+CENTAC Private 1.11 Lakh
PUDDE Graduation with 50% Government 40 K
MVIT Pondicherry Graduation with 50% Private 60 K
CCET Pondicherry Graduation with 50% Private 66 K
RIT Yanam Graduation with 50% Private -
MCCIT Graduation with 50% Private 99.7 K
ASBT Pondicherry Graduation + CAT Private 1.1 Lakh
PVKC Karaikal Graduation Private 1.45 Lakh

Management Colleges in Puducherry: Highlights

Details Statistics
Total Colleges 20
Number of Govt Colleges 5
Number of Private Colleges 13
Top Management College Pondicherry University, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College Pondicherry, Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry
Top Management Specialisations General, Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Tourism Management
Total Fees Range INR 40 K (Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education) - INR 4 Lakh (SBV, Pondicherry)
Average/Median Package INR 3.50 LPA (Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry) - INR 7.5 LPA (Pondicherry University)
Highest Package INR 7.5 LPA (Pondicherry University)
Major Accepted Entrance Exam CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, CUET PG

Management Colleges in Puducherry for BBA/BMS

Puducherry has 10 BBA Colleges, of which 4 are private and only 4 are government-operated. The average fees for BBA range from 9.9 K to 2.4 Lakh. Here is the list of the Top BBA colleges in Puducherry, along with the total fees and median package.

College Name City Eligibility/Entrance Exam Course Fees (INR)
Pondicherry University Pondicherry 10+2 with 50% 1.04 Lakh
SVCET Pondicherry Villianur 10+2 with 50% 1.8 Lakh
PUDDE Chinna Kalapet 10+2 with 50% 9.9 K
MCCIT Mahe 10+2 with 50% -
PUKC Karaikal Pondicherry 10+2 with 50% -
AIMSR Pondicherry Pondicherry 10+2 2.4 Lakh

Management Colleges in Puducherry for M.Phil/PhD

Puducherry has 4 M.Phil/PhD Colleges, of which only 2 are government-operated. The average fees for M.Phil/PhD range from 78.2 K to 3.85 Lakhs. Here is the list of the Top M.Phil/PhD colleges in Puducherry, along with the total fees and median package.

College Name City Eligibility/Entrance Exam Course Fees (INR)
Pondicherry University Pondicherry Post Graduation with 50 % 46.3 K
PUKC Karaikal Pondicherry - -
PTU Pondicherry Pondicherry Post Graduation 55.9 K
RAS Pondicherry Pondicherry - -

Top Management Colleges in Puducherry 2025 City-wise

Pondicherry, Mahe, Yanam, Karaikal, are the most preferred cities among students looking for Management colleges in Puducherry due to their top universities/ colleges. In the section below, candidates can check top Management colleges in Puducherry city-wise.

Top Management Colleges in Pondicherry 2025

The best Management college in Pondicherry is Pondicherry University. Candidates need to pay INR 1.45 Lakh for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Pondicherry University Kalapet 1.45 Lakh
SMVEC Pondicherry Madagadipet 1.11 Lakh
RGCET Pondicherry Kirumampakkam 84.3 K
SVCET Pondicherry Villianur 1.11 Lakh
PUDDE Chinna Kalapet 40 K
MVIT Pondicherry Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet 60 K
CCET Pondicherry Moolakulam 66 K
ASBT Pondicherry Villianur 1.1 Lakh
RCET Pondicherry G.N. Palayam -
SBV Pondicherry Pillaiyarkuppam 4 Lakh

Cheapest Management Colleges in Puducherry

Several Management colleges in Puducherry offer admissions with relatively Cheapest fees. These institutes include Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology Pondicherry, and Christ College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry. The course fee at Pondicherry University is INR 40 K for the entire course duration. The course fee at Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology Pondicherry, is INR 60 K. Check the list of Management colleges in Puducherry with Cheapest Fees.

Top Management Colleges in Puducherry Admission 

Most Management colleges in Puducherry accept CAT for admissions. Other popular exams/ counselling conducted for Management admission 2025 include MAT, CMAT, XAT, and CUET PG. The following tables show the number of colleges accepting the exam/ counselling for admission.

College Name Locality Total Fees (INR) Criteria
Pondicherry University Pondicherry 1.45 Lakh Graduation with 50% + CAT
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College Pondicherry Pondicherry 1.11 Lakh Graduation with 50%
Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry Pondicherry 84.3 K Graduation with 50%
Sri Venkateshwaraa College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry Pondicherry 1.11 Lakh Graduation with 50%+CENTAC
Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education Pondicherry 40 K Graduation with 50%
Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology Pondicherry Pondicherry 60 K Graduation with 50%
Christ College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry Pondicherry 66 K Graduation with 50%
Regency Institute of Technology Yanam Yanam - Graduation with 50%
Mahe Cooperative Centre for Information Technology Mahe 99.7 K Graduation with 50%
Achariya School of Business & Technology Pondicherry Pondicherry 1.1 Lakh Graduation + CAT

Top Specialisations offered by Management Colleges in Puducherry

Management General is the most preferred field of study by students looking for Management Colleges in Puducherry. Over 14 colleges offer Management General in Puducherry. Some of the other popular fields in Management opted by students include: General, Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Finance.

Top Management General Colleges in Puducherry

14 colleges in Puducherry offer General Management, among which Pondicherry University and Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College Pondicherry are the top colleges. Here is the list of Top Management colleges in Puducherry for General Management with total course fees and locality.

Top Management Finance Colleges in Puducherry

4 colleges in Puducherry offer Management in Finance, among which Pondicherry University and Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top Management colleges in Puducherry for Finance with total course fees and locality.

Top Management Human Resources Management Colleges in Puducherry

4 colleges in Puducherry offer an Management in Human Resources, among which Pondicherry University and Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top Management colleges in Puducherry for Human Resources with total course fees and locality.

Management Colleges in Puducherry FAQs

Ques. Which are the top Management colleges in Puducherry approved by AICTE?

Ans. There are 10 colleges approved by AICTE, out of which top 5 are are as follows,

  • Pondicherry University
  • SVMEC, Pondicherry
  • Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry
  • Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology Pondicherry
  • Christ College of Engineering and Technology Pondicherry

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for enrolling in the top Management Colleges in Puducherry?

Ans. The minimum eligibility criteria for any Management college must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks in Bachelor’s (usually vary based on reserved-category) with a valid score in National-level exams like MAT, CMAT, XAT, etc.

Ques. Which are the most Popular entrance exams accepted by Management colleges in Puducherry?

Ans. The most popular entrance exams accepted by Top Management colleges are listed below:

Exam Name Total number of colleges accepting the exam
CAT 3
MAT 2
CMAT 1
XAT 1

Ques. How many colleges provide a part-time MBA in Puducherry?

Ans. Part-time Management is a postgraduate business management program designed for working professionals who are seeking higher education while working. There is only one college in Puducherry offering part-time MBA, which is Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education.

Ques. How many colleges provide an Online MBA in Puducherry?

Ans. Online Management is a postgraduate business management program designed for working professionals who are seeking higher education while working and also don't want to compromise with classes and study. There are only two colleges in Puducherry offering an Online MBA, which are PU University and PU DDE University.

Ques. Can we get direct admission in Pondicherry University for Management?

Ans. No, there is no direct admission in Pondicherry University, also there is no other university in puducherry to provide direct admission in Management, without entrance exam.

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Pondicherry University - [PU], Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |NCTE, AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1445/2000
NAAC A+
23,672MBA/PGDM- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.6 / 5 Based on 958 User
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Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College - [SVMEC], Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A
55,400MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 190 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
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#3

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
NAAC A
84,350MBA/PGDM- Total Fees-- 3.4 / 5 Based on 26 User
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Best in Academics
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#4
NAAC A
55,400MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees------
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40,000Online MBA- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 22 User
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#6

Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology - [MVIT], Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE, NBA Approved
60,000MBA/PGDM- Total Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 45 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#7

Christ College of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
66,000MBA/PGDM- Total Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 27 User
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#8

Regency Institute of Technology, Yanam

Yanam, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
--MBA/PGDM-- 2.8 / 5 Based on 9 User
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#9
49,850MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 4 User
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#10

Achariya School of Business & Technology - [ASBT], Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
60,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 28 User
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#11
74,742MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees------
#12

Raak College of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
--MBA/PGDM 4 / 5 Based on 6 User
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#13

Puducherry Technological University, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |AICTE Approved
55,961M.Phil/Ph.D in Management- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 107 User
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Best in Academics
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#14
80,000BBA/BMS- 1st Year Fees------
#15
NAAC B
--BBA/BMS-- 3.3 / 5 Based on 7 User
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#16

Tagore Art College - [TAC], Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry 
--BBA/BMS-- 3.3 / 5 Based on 18 User
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#17
49,200UG Diploma in Management- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 3 User
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#18

Raak Arts and Science College, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry |UGC Approved
6,500BBA/BMS- Total Fees-- 4.3 / 5 Based on 2 User
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#19
60,000BBA/BMS- 1st Year Fees 3 / 5 Based on 1 User
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