Pondicherry - A Relaxing University Experience

The campus and infrastructure is really good, it is a very beautiful campus with it's own beach Richt opposite the University Gate 2. Auroville is closeby and vehicles are allowed in campus.

The MSc Physics course is quite applied oriented, based on the Specializations available namely, Laser Physics, Electronics and Condensed Matter Physics. Scope for research in the Department is limited because not all students qualify for MSc Project, which depends on your GPA. The syllabus is at par with all National Level PhD exams and entrance tests, like CSIR-NET and GATE.

Placement is available but limited. SPi Global (Chegg. com) and TIME Puducherry are major recruiters.

Hostel Day, Independence and Republic Days, Onam, Tamizhar Tirunal, Ugadi, Holi, Christmas, Durga Puja, Utkal Divas, Hindi Divas, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Ambedkar Jayanti, Gandhi Jayanti, International Labour Day, Reflections, Vanicom, Wildlife week, Globizz, Freshers and Farewell for each department.

The fees structure is feasible, but it is still expensive compared to all other central universities. The hostel, mess fees and amenities fees are paid via Challan, while Academic and examination fees can be paid online via the Student Management Service account.

Scholarships are available for Meritorious students, but the administration keeps changing the rules from time to time how to secure them. It depends from year to year, the Prospectus published by the university details all scholarships.

Gender Ratio is maintained among students, but not in the recruitment of faculty. A lot of bias exists which can be clearly visible if one visits the administration block for any matter. There is a Sexual Harassment Cell, which is always late in handling any student issues, and the administration is generally not protective of student rights.

The new hostels are built using good infrastructure facilities, but lack of proper maintenance and callous attitude of students has degraded them. Most students are placed three-in-a-room basis, with common toilets.

Yes, alumni groups exit on Social media like Facebook. Some of them work in firms abroad and are even completing their Doctorares abroad. They are helpful but it largely depends on the kind of people you reach out to.

Students are admitted through an All-India entrance test, is select cities all over the country. It is also highly regarded as the best Central University in South India after University of Hyderabad (HCU). The entrance test for UG (Integrated) courses is at the level of 12th Grade Secondary School, while PG entrance test is based on UG syllabus of the respective discipline.

All faculties are Doctorates and a vast majority of them have worked as Post-doctoral fellows, and some have industry relevant experience as well. Most of them are research oriented and maintain good labs, but research experience depends on person to person.