PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
(A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament No.53 of 1985)

Evening Diploma & Certificate (Add-on) Courses from 2009-2010

COURSES OFFERED

P.G.DIPLOMA COURSES

P.G. DIPLOMA COURSES DEPARTMENT / CENTRE
Functional Hindi & Translation Hindi
T.V. Production Electronic Media
Media & Communication Electronic Media
Women’s Studies Women’s Studies
Library Automation & Networking Library & Inf. Sci.
Industrial Psychology Applied Psychology
Planning and Evaluation Economics
Biotechnology Biotechnology
Health Fitness & Life Style Mgt. Physical Education
Investment Management Commerce
Rural Development Sociology
Statistical & Research Methods Statistics
Human Rights Politics & Int. Relations
Industrial Relations & Labour Law Politics & Int Relations
Teaching Skills Education
Computer Applications Computer Science
Simulation and Modeling Computer Science
Theatre Arts Performing Arts
Event Management Tourism
Professional Communication in English English
Advance Analytical Techniques Earth Science

CERTIFICATE COURSES

CERTIFICATE COURSES DEPARTMENT / CENTRE
Tamil Tamil
French Japanese Russian Korean Chinese Centre for Foreign Languages

Eligibility Conditions for admission:

  • For PG Diploma Courses except Computer Applications, Simulation and Modeling, Biotechnology: Any UG/PG degree with a minimum of 45% of marks is necessary.
  • For Computer Applications & For Simulation & Modeling : Any degree with 45% of marks with Mathematics as one of the subjects studies in the Higher Secondary or Degree or during the first three years of 5 years M.Sc. Integrated Courses.
  • For Biotechnology: Degree in any branch of Biological Sciences with a minimum of 45% of marks.
  • For Certificate Courses: Tamil, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Chinese , French : A pass in the Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination or its equivalent
  • For SC/ST candidates, mere pass in the qualifying examination will be sufficient.
  • Candidates studying in the fourth year / fifth year of Five Year Integrated Courses of the University are also eligible to study these courses.

COURSE DURATION

Minimum Duration of the Course : Two semesters (One Year) (for both Diploma & Certificate Courses)

Maximum Duration to complete the Course: Four Semesters (Two Years) (for both Diploma & Certificate Courses)

FEES DETAILS

Fees: For Indian Students: Admission Tuition fees Library
University students & employees : Rs.200/- Rs.1,200 (p.s) /- ---
For others : Rs.500/- Rs.2,500 (p.s) /- Rs.1000* /-

* Optional for others who desire to use the university library (for reference only). A separate Library Card will be issued in such cases. Semester wise exams will be conducted by the Department / Centre conducting these courses.

The exam fees are as:

Rs. 300/- per semester for Diploma Courses and
Rs. 250/- per semester for Certificate Courses.

APPLICATION FEE: Free of cost

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying degree.

COURSE TIMINGS

DIPLOMA: 2 hours a day for five days from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM, on working days.

CERTIFICATE : 2 hours a day for four days preferably from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM, on working days.

Saturdays and Sundays may be utilized at the discretion of the concerned Department, depending upon the requirement.

ATTENDANCE: A minimum of 70% of attendance is required for writing the examination.

NOTE : Application forms can be downloaded from the website. Application forms have to be submitted with all relevant copies of Certificates. (Before taking the printout,set the print page to LEGAL SIZE)

DOWNLOADS
APPLICATION FORM (PDF File)

 

For Admission contact the Head / Co-ordinators of respective Departments / Centres

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for submission of application forms extented upto 09.10.2009

Classes will commence in mid – October, 2009.