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Pondicherry University

Objectives

Pondicherry University is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament in the year 1985. This University is fully funded by the University Grants Commission. In addition to its prime function of teaching and research, it is also functioning as affiliating University.

•  To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities.
•  To make special provisions for studies in French and for integrated courses in humanities and sciences in the educational programmes.
•  To take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies and research.

Jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of the University spreads over three Union Territories viz., Union territory of Pondicherry, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The Higher Education Institutions in these areas get affiliated with the Pondicherry University.

Establishment

The University has 7 schools, 25 departments, 2 centres and 1 chair. There are two off-campus centres functioning in Mahe and Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The University is offering 27 Ph.D. programmes, 19 M.Phil., 29 PG, M.Tech. in one discipline, One Advanced PG Diploma, one PG Diploma and 3 five-year Integrated PG courses. Working hours of the university : 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m from Monday to Friday except on national and other notified holidays.

Visitor	Her Excellency Shrimathi Prathiba Patil , President of India
Chancellor	His Excellency Shri Mohammed Hamid Ansari,   Vice-President of India
Chief Rector	His Excellency Shri Iqbal Singh, Lt. Governor of Puducherry
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. J. A. K. Tareen

Address

  Pondicherry University,
  R.Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet,
  Puducherry 605 014.
  Tel  : 0413 - 2655179
  Fax : 0413 - 2655734
  Web site : www.pondiuni.edu.in

Sl.No	Name of the Academic Department	Role & Responsibility
1	Academic - II	Matters related to Students of the University Departments, Conduct of Entrance Examination, Admission of students to various Post Graduate, M.Phil & Ph.D courses of the University Departments, Issue of Migration, transfer Certificates, Equivalence Certificates & Transcripts, University Scholarships, Recognition of admission of students of affiliated institutions, Board of Studies, Conduct of Academic Council meetings, preparation of Academic Calendar for the courses offered in the University Departments & Affiliated Institutions.
2	Establishment (Non-Teaching)	All service matters related to non-teaching staff of the University as follows • Appointments • Pay fixation • Promotion and assured Career Progression • Maintenance of service records of the Non-Teaching staff • Conduct of disciplinary proceedings of both Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff • Implementation of Government of Indias orders relating to service matters of Non-Teaching Staff • Redressal of grievances of the Non-Teaching staff through Grievances Committee • Implementation of statutory Reservations and Maintenance of Reservation Rosters for Non-Teaching post • Sanction of terminal benefits of all Non-teaching staff • Distribution of letters through Centralized dispatch. • Vigilance matters Providing Telephone/Mobile Phone/Official phone connections at residence and payment of phone bills • Sanction of advances. • Maintenance of Annual Confidential Reports • Attending RTI matters pertaining to Non-Teaching staff • Matters relating to Recruitment Rules • Matters relating to Land affected category.
3	Establishment (Teaching)	• Appointment of Teaching, Non Academic staff, Visiting Professors for a short duration, Guest faculty & contract faculty. • Fixation of pay • Promotion under Career Advancement Scheme. • Maintenance of service records of the Teaching Staff. • Implementation of Government of India / UGC orders relating to service matters of teaching Staff. • Implementation of statutory Reservations and maintenance of Reservation Rosters. • Sanction of terminal benefits of all Teaching Staff. • Distribution of letters through centralized dispatch. • Sanction of Advances. • Maintenance of Self Appraisal Report. • Attending RTI matters pertaining to Teaching / Non Academic Staff.
4	Internal Audit Office	Preamble Internal audit is an independent management functions to carry out its work freely and objectively, which involves a continuous and critical appraisal of the functioning of an organization with a view to suggest improvements and strengthen the overall functional requirements including internal control system. Organizational setup An Internal Audit Officer (IAO) with an additional member (AIAO) peeps through all the proposals/sanction/ orders for their correctness and suitability in all respects and guide the administration wherever necessary. Duties and Responsibilities 1.Internal audit of transactions is conducted to ensure that the working of a department of the university in according with approved system. 2.All proposals in respect of PURCHASE, TENDERS, including works contracts, security contracts etc are scrutinized and checked before taking final decision by the authorities. 3.Critical issue, referred to by various branches of University are analysed by Internal Audit with reference to relevant rules and regulations and suggested suitable remedy. 4.System study is undertaken periodically on selected areas to improve the working of system effectively. 5.Surprise checks are undertaken on cash, stock, store, once in a quarter covering all department as per requirements of CVC. 6.Physical verification of stock and stores in conducted once in a year to verify the quantity accounts and report loss/pilferage etc to the authorities. 7.Internal Audit is functioning as a financial watchdog to ensure smooth functioning of the entire university.
5	Transport Section	1. Purchase & Disposal of Vehicles. 2. Operation & Maintenance of University Vehicles. 3. Providing transport for Students, Staff & Faculty for commuting to the campus & also within the campus. 4. Providing Transport for Academicians & VIP's who visit the University for various official purposes. 5. School trips for the wards of University Faculty & Staff who reside in the campus. 6. Transport for Kendriya Vidyalaya School. 7. All other related matters.
6	University Guest House	The convention – cum – cultural complex of the University is situated opposite to the Pondicherry Engineering College. Facilities Available: Air – conditioned and fully equipped Auditorium of 360 seat capacity. Air – conditioned seminar hall of 100 seating capacity. 20 fully furnished Air – conditioned double bedded rooms. 04 Fully furnished Air – conditioned suits. Air – conditioned Dining hall of 50 seat capacity. Museum Hall. Accommodation is provided to Academicians and V.I.P’s who visit the University for various purposes at approved. Other available facilities are provided at approved rates.

SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED

Public can get information on the following issues by submitting a written application to the Public Information Officer. No fees will be charged for any of the above said information.

1. Details of affiliation about the College, course and approved intake.
2. Details of the courses offered by the University, DDE & Community College.
3. Details of admission such as how to apply, when to apply, eligibility criteria, fee, duration, entrance exam details, selected list for admission.
4. Examination schedule, exam results (after declaration of results).
5. Tender details of all purchase activities, such as furniture, stationery, scientific equipments, maintenance works, construction work, etc.

The following officials of the University have been designated as Chief Public Information Officers under the provisions of the Right to Information Act :

Country Code  : + 91       City Code: (0)413

Sl.No.	Name	Designation	Phone No.	E-Mail ID	Officer's address
1.	Dr. R. Samyuktha	Librarian	2655213	librarian@pondiuni.edu.in	Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Pondicherry -14
2.	Dr.J. Sampath	Deputy Registrar (Academic-II)	2654207	drac2@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
3.	Shri.P. Subramanian	Deputy Registrar (Admn.)	2654208	dradm@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
4.	Shri.G. Nallathambi	Deputy Registrar (Exams)	2654210	dr1.ce@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
5.	Shri.K. Chandramoorthi	Deputy Registrar (F & A)	2654212	drfa.fin@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
6.	Shri.M. Velayutham	Deputy Registrar (Academic-I)	2654209	vel_pu@yahoo.co.in	- do -
7.	Dr.M. Rajendran	Deputy Registrar (P&D)	2654216	drpnd@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
8.	Dr.S. Manivannan	Deputy Registrar (Exam)	2654513	drdde.ce@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
9.	Smt.B. Chitra	Deputy Registrar (Exam)	2654211	dr2.ce@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
10.	Dr.S. Bhaskaran	Director, Directorate of Distance Education	2654437 / 2655256	ddepu_rediffmail.com	- do -
11.	Dr.K.S. Kumari	Principal , Community College	2252300	pucc@sancharnet.in	Community College ,Lawspet, Pondicherry - 605008.
12.	Dr.S.Hariharan	Director , Academic Staff College	2655854, 2654530	ugcasc_pu@yahoo.co.in	Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Pondicherry -14
13.	Dr.V.C. Thomas	Chief Warden Hostels	2654341	ashishantony@yahoo.com	- do -
14	Dr.R. Venguattaramane	Dean, College Development Council	2654257, 2656244	dean.cdc@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
15	Shri R Gopalakrishnan	Superintending Engineer,Civil	2654275	ee.civil@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
16	Shri M Velayudham	Assistant Registrar (Purchase)	2654217	arpns@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -
17	Shri A Balasubramanian	Law Officer	2654336	lo@pondiuni.edu.in	- do -

Appeals, against the orders of CPIO, if any may please be addressed to the Registrar at the following address

Name	Designation	Phone No.	E-Mail ID	Officer's address
Shri.S. Loganathan	Registrar	Ph: 2655179 2654202 Fax:2655734	pu_registrar@yahoo.co.in	Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Pondicherry -14

Central Information Commission Report (upto 31-08-2006)