- Pondicherry University
Infobox_University
name = Pondicherry University
motto =
established = 1985
Chancellor =
vice_chancellor= Prof. J. A. K. Tareen
Registrar = Mr. S. Loganathan
type = Public
city =Pondicherry ,Pondicherry
country =India
campus = Rural, 780 acres
undergrad =
postgrad =
staff =
affiliations = UGC
website= [http://www.pondiuni.edu.in www.pondiuni.edu.in]Pondicherry University is a Central University in
Pondicherry ,India . Founded in 1985 by the Government of India, it is an affiliating University with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territories of Puducherry,Lakshadweep andAndaman and Nicobar Islands .It has 25,000 students in its 57 affiliated colleges [ [http://www.pondiuni.org/aboutuniv.html Pondicherry University -About University ] ] in addition to 1,600 students enrolled on the main campus and another 27,000 students in the
distance education mode. It is credited with being a pioneering distance-learning institution in India with innovations like Choice-based Credit System and on-line admission for postgraduate studies. ["Distance Learning and Vocational Instruction: Need, Impact and Challenges", ICDE conference paper Nov 2005 accessed at [http://www.ignou.ac.in/ICDE2005/PDFs/theme5pdf/theme5_382.pdf] Dec 5, 2006] ["Pondicherry University launches online admission for postgraduate courses", The Hindu, Aug 21, 2006 accessed at [http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/21/stories/2006082116190400.htm] Dec 5, 2006]List of Colleges Affiliated to Pondicherry University
# Achariya Arts and Science College, No.5, Villupuram Main Road, Villianur,Pondicherry 605110
# Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Thalatheru, Karaikal 609 605
# Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal 609 602
# Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Muthialpet, Pondicherry 605 003
# Bharathiar Palkalaikoodam, Cuddalore Main Road, Ariankuppam, Pondicherry 605 007
# Divine Mother College 'Palani Valagam', Kathirkamam, Pondicherry 605 009
# Dr. S.R.K. Government Arts College, Yanam 533 464
# Bangalore Management Academy Bangalore 560 037 Karnataka
# Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women, Pakkamudayanpet, Pondicherry 605 008
# Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science, Kadhirkamam, Pondicherry 605 009
# Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair 7441 104. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
# Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Lawspet, Pondicherry 605 008
# Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Chalakkara Post, New Mahe 673 311
# Mahatma Gandhi Government College, Mayabunder 744 204. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
# Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Government Arts College, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Pondicherry 605107
# Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts and Science, 38/1, Bharathiar Street, Karaikal 609602
# Saradha Gangadharan College, Lake Road, Velrampet, Pondicherry 605 004
# Tagore Arts College, Lawspet, Pondicherry 605 008
# Tagore Arts College(Annexe), Thavalakuppam, Pondicherry
# United College of Arts and Science, Prem Nagar, Port Blair 744 102
# Villianur College for Women, Villianur, Pondicherry 605 110
# Dr.Ambedkar Government Law College, Lal Bhadhur Shastri Street, Pondicherry 605 001
# Bharathiar College of Engineering and Technology, 194, Baharathiar Road, Karaikal 609 602
#Pondicherry Engineering College , Pillaichavadi, Pondicherry 605 014
#Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology , Kirumampakkam, Pondicherry 607 402
# Regency Institute of Technology, Yanam
# Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Madagadipet, Pondicherry 605 017
# College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Ganapathichettikulam, Pondicherry 605 014
#Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research , Dhanvantari Nagar, Pondicherry 605 009
# Kasturba Gandhi College of Nursing, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Campus, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry 607 402
# Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Gorimedu, Pondicherry 605 006
# Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry 607402
# Mother Teresa Institute of Health Sciences, Gorimedu, Pondicherry 605 006
# Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Ganapathichettikulam, Pondicherry 605 014
# Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary Animal Sciences,Kurumbapet , Pondicherry 605 009
# Regional Medical Research Institute, I.C.M.R., Port Blair 744 101
# Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR), Pondicherry 605 006
# Achariya College of Education, No.5, Villupuram Main Road, Villianur, Pondicherry 605 110
# Alpha College of Education, C/o Alpha Charitable Trust, 4, Candappa Mudali Street, Pondicherry 605 001
# Arutperunchothi Ramalingasamy College of Education, Abisegapakkam, Pondicherry 605607
# Co-operative College of Education, 62, Suffren Street, Pondicherry 605 001
# Don Bosco College of Education and Research Institute, No.8, East Street, Samy Arockiasamy Nagar, Thamanangudi, Karaikal 609 601
# Dr. Anbu Paul College of Education, Thuthipet, Pondicherry 605 502
# Immaculate College of Education, Tagore Nagar, Pondicherry 605 008
# Krishnasamy College of Education for Women, C/o Sri Krishnasamy Reddiar Educational Trust, 112, Nellikuppam High Road, Cuddalore 607 001
# Loyola Institute of Teacher Education, Koodapakkam, Pondicherry 605 502
# Mahe Co-operative College of Education, Mahe 673 310
# Mother Teresa B.Ed. College, Karaikal
# Nehru College of Education, C/o Sree Velayuthem Educational Trust, 27, Gandhi Street, Kathirkamam, Pondicherry 605 009
# Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education, Thalatheru, Karaikal 609 605
# Pope John Paul II College of Education, Reddiarpalayam, Pondicherry 605 010
# Regency College of Education, Mettakur, Yanam 533 464
# Senthil College of Education, Pondicherry 605001
# Sree Narayana College of Education, Mahe 673 310
# Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair 744 104. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
# Vasavi College of Education,C/o Vasavi Trust, No.6, 6th Cross Street, Brindavan, Pondicherry 605 011
# Venkateswara College of Education, Subbiah Nagar, Pondicherry 605 001
# Venkateswara College of Education, C/o Sri Manakula Vinayaga Educational Trust, 23, Mariyamman Koil Street, Madagadipet, Pondicherry 605 107
# Vivekanandha College of Education, C/0 Vivekandha Higher Sec. School, Sellaperumalpet, Lawspet, Pondicherry 605 008Pondicherry University notable Alumni
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External links
* [http://www.pondiuni.org/ Pondicherry University Official website]
* [http://www.pondicherryuniversity.org/ A Cyber Joint for Pondicherry University Alumni]
* [http://www.naac-india.com/Reports/Pondicherry%20University,%20PY.doc NAAC accreditation report]
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