Pondicherry University Merit Scholarships

Pondicherry University, a premier university that was founded in October 1985 by the Government of India, awards Pondicherry University Merit Scholarships. Pondicherry University, a central affiliating University, conducts on-campus teaching and research in Post Graduate level.

It has 1,600 students enrolled on the main campus and another 27,000 students in the distance education. Pondicherry University Merit Scholarships are granted to postgraduate students on a merit cum means basis.

A number of scholarships are offered to the students by the Government of India, the Government of Pondicherry, the UGC and the Pondicherry University that are designed to cover expenses related to their respective fields of study.

Merit Scholarships are granted to students who secure the highest percentage of marks in P.G. Admission entrance examination. Besides these, 20% of the students in each P.G. Degree program are eligible for the award of MCM Scholarship of the University.

This scholarship is based both on merit of the student and his parental income which should not exceed Rs.30, 000 per annum. Also, 20% of the students in each of the P.G. degree program are eligible for the award of 'Freeship' which covers the tuition fee for one academic year. Such 'Freeships' are only available to students whose annual parental income does not exceed Rs. 30000.

Pondicherry University Merit Scholarships are offered to meritorious and needy students who are studying in various departments of the university. The academic performance of the students and their annual parental income are usually taken into account for providing the scholarship. This award is based on semester of study. The application for the scholarship is made at the time of admission.

Pondicherry University
R.Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet
Puducherry - 605 014, India
Website - www.pondiuni.org