Pondicherry University DDE was founded in 1995 and is recognized by the AICTE, DEB, and AIU (New Delhi). PUDDE offers various UG and PG courses. The courses offered at Pondicherry University DDE are BCom, BBA, BA, MA, MCom, MBA in Marketing and Hospital Management, etc. The application is done in online mode. PUDDE Admission 2024 is based on merit. However, for the MBA course, Pondicherry University DDE accepts CAT scores.

Pondicherry University Distance Education provides library services and scholarships. Reservation students can apply for various scholarships from the State/UT Government of which they are permanent residents. Aside from that, physically challenged students are eligible for 100% fee reductions.

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Pondicherry University DDE Highlights

Given below are the highlights of Pondicherry University DDE.

Year of Establishment 1995
Recognized by AICTE, DEB
Courses Offered BCom, BBA, BA, MA, MCom, MBA Marketing, MBA Hospital Management
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Application Mode Online
Scholarship Available
Official Website https://dde.pondiuni.edu.in/

Pondicherry University DDE: Courses & Fees

Given below are Pondicherry University DDE Courses and Fees along with the eligibility and selection criteria.

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
BCom
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 9,975
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-Based
BBA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 9,975
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-Based
BA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 9,975
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 Merit-Based
MA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 11,425
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Merit-Based
MCom
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 11,425
  • Eligibility: Graduation 
 Merit-Based
MBA Marketing
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 40K
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Based on the Merit / CAT score
MBA Hospital Management
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Total Fees: INR 75.5K
  • Eligibility: Graduation
 Based on the Merit / CAT score

Pondicherry University DDE Admission 2024

PUDDE offers various UG and PG courses. The courses offered at Pondicherry University DDE are BCom, BBA, BA, MA, MCom, MBA Marketing, MBA Hospital Management, etc. The application process is in online mode. Candidates need to fill out the form and pay the application fee to apply for Pondicherry University DDE admission 2024.

How to Apply?

Given below are the steps to apply for Pondicherry University DDE Admission 2024.

  1. Login to the website of PUDDE.
  2. Click the option "Apply Now".
  3. Apply for New Registration.
  4. Complete all the information and then click "SUBMIT."
  5. Upload the necessary documents.
  6. Candidates should pay the registration fees by credit or debit Card or Net banking.
  7. Save/submit the form and print it for future use.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for admission:

  • 10th Class (SSLC) Mark Sheet.
  • 12th Class (10+2) Mark Sheet.
  • Degree/Provisional Certificate/Consolidated Marks Statement. (Original certificates will be sent back immediately by Speed Post after verification)
  • A recent passport-size photograph

Pondicherry University Distance Education Scholarship

Students admitted to this Directorate who belong to the Special Reservation Category (SRC) can apply for various scholarships from the respective State/UT Government of which the student is a permanent resident. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must obtain the prescribed scholarship application form from their respective state/UT government's Adi Dravidas Welfare Directorate. The completed application, along with all supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Pondicherry University Distance Education who will forward it to the appropriate Directorate/Scholarship awarding agency.

  • SC/ST students admitted to this Directorate are eligible for various scholarships provided by the respective State/UT Government in which the student is a permanent resident.
  • For a physically challenged person, there is a 100% fee concession and a 50% tuition fee reduction, for the following categories:
  • Pondicherry University DDE non-teaching employees and their dependents (Group C & D).
  • Defence personnel enrolled in the Indian Armed Forces
  • Widows
  • Deserted Ladies
  • Prisoners
  • Transgender

Pondicherry University DDE: FAQs

Ques: What medium of teaching does PUDDE use?

Ans: The Directorate of Distance Education offers its programs in two modes - online and on-campus.

Ques: How many UG programs are available via distance education?

Ans: Pondicherry University DDE offers eight (8) Undergraduate Degree programs. These are BBA and B.Com. Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, and Mass Communication are available.

Ques: How many postgraduate programs are available via distance education? 

Ans: Pondicherry University DDE offers four (4) postgraduate degree programs. Master of Arts degrees in English, Hindi, Sociology, and M.Com are available. -Finance.

Ques: How many MBA programs does PUDDE offer?

Ans: The Directorate of Distance Education offers eight (8) MBA programs. Master of Business Administration degrees are available in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, General, Tourism, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Hospital Management.

Ques: What are the selection criteria for the courses offered at PUDDE?

Ans: The selection criteria for Pondicherry University DDE is based on merit.

Ques: What is the duration of the DDE's various degree programs?

Ans: The following are the various degree programs and the time required to complete them:

  • 3 years UG (Non-semester)
  • 2 years PG (Non-Semester)
  • 2 years for an MBA (4 Semesters).

Ques: What is the application process for a DDE degree program? or How to Apply for DDE Degree Program Admission?

Ans: Students can apply ONLINE through the DDE portal, on the Pondicherry University Distance Education - [DDE], Puducherry, Pondicherry website, or by visiting any of the DDE Spot Admission Centres (a list is available on the DDE website) with the required documents.