PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

(A Central University)

Prospectus
2021-2022

Directorate of Distance Education

[Courses Approved by AICTE & DEB, UGC, New Delhi]

It is the student’s responsibility to read and be familiar with the Pondicherry University DDE Policies
and Regulations as given in this prospectus. In case of any dispute, ignorance of regulations cannot
be used as an excuse.
Vice-Chancellor
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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
Administrative Structure of DDE

Visitor Shri RAM NATH KOVIND

His Excellency, the President of India

Chancellor Shri M. VENKAIAH NAIDU

His Excellency, the Vice-President of India

Chief Rector Dr. TAMILISAI SOUNDARARAJAN

Her Excellency, the Lt. Governor of Puducherry
Vice-Chancellor PROF. GURMEET SINGH

Director SEI & RR PROF. S. BALAKRISHNAN

Director C & CR PROF. RAJEEV JAIN

Registrar (i/c) DR. AMARESH SAMANTARAYA
Finance Officer(i/c) PROF. D. LAZAR
Controller of Examinations (i/c) PROF. C.K. RAMAIAH

Director PROF. C.K. RAMAIAH

Deputy Registrar LT CDR RAJ KUMAR
Assistant Director DR. ARVIND GUPTA
Assistant Professors DR. A. PUNITHA
DR. V. UMASRI
DR. SK. MD. NIZAMUDDIN

DDE Exam Wing

Assistant Registrar Smt. K. RAJALAKSHMI
Section Officer Smt. A. SAGAYARANI
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor

The Higher Education in India plays an important role in the Human Resource
Development of the nation by providing access to a large number of aspiring
students to pursue quality education at affordable cost. As one of the Central
Universities, Pondicherry University is conscious of its role in spreading quality
education, more particularly, through reaching out to the students of all parts of
the country.

Towards this objective, besides offering about 160 on-campus programmes, the University has
expanded its activities in the field of Distance Education since 1995 to cater to the aspirations of the
students who, otherwise could not pursue higher education in the on-campus mode. Since then, the
Distance Education Programmes of the Pondicherry University have carved out a niche on the national
map of Higher Education. The fact that more than 2,00,000 students have enrolled in various
programmes of the DDE through distance mode over the years bears testimony to the quality,
innovative and highly demanding programmes of the Pondicherry University. The student mix includes
those who are already employed and prefer to enhance their academic credentials, those who missed
out the on-campus learning for a variety of reasons and those who don’t have access to higher education
owing to certain limitations.

I am also happy to state that in tune with the University’s motto ‘Expansion, Excellence and Equity’,
several sectoral MBA programmes are well designed to suit the varying needs of the aspirants.
Continuous learning is a basic need of every individual in the fast changing and highly competitive
global scenario and I am sure, Pondicherry University is destined to cater to the higher education needs
of all the stakeholders.

Prof. GURMEET SINGH

Vice-Chancellor
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Message from the Director, Directorate of Distance Education

I am happy and feel privileged to associate as the Director of the Directorate of

Distance Education (DDE), Pondicherry University. Since I took over DDE on May
2019, I tried to sort out all the existing minor issues and brought the DDE into normal
track. Presently DDE is concentrating on Management discipline and offering MBA in
eight concentrations – General, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management,
International Business. Based on the demand, this year DDE is extended it to three
more areas – Tourism, Hospital Management and Operation and Supply Chain Management. In
addition to Management, DDE also offering four more PG degrees including MA in English, Hindi,
Sociology and M.Com. This year DDE got the approval of the UGC to offer eight undergraduate degree
programmes including BA in English, Hindi, Sociology, History, Political Science, Economics and
Journalism & Mass Communication. Presently DDE is offering both postgraduate and undergraduate
degree programmes under two modes. First one is Conventional Mode of education offered twice in
year in January and August. Second one is Twinning Mode of education in which Pondicherry
University singed MoU with few prestigious Educational Institutions in providing high quality
classroom education to students. In both cases, Pondicherry University offers classes through senior
faculty members those are teaching to the regular students. Moreover, to cater to the needs of the
teaching, this year DDE appointed 29 Faculty, 17 Professors as Course Coordinators, along with
several full-time teaching and administrative staff.
DDE, PU first time in India conducted job fair in July 2019 for distance educated students and helped
in getting job to many students. Based on the demand, again in September 2019, DDE has organized
Job Fairs. In addition to that DDE has also been arranging Workshops on making effective resumes,
preparing for interviews and communication skills.
This year DDE is going to celebrate its Silver Jubilee and introduce many new things that are not done
before. Soon, it is going to have its own website on which DDE is planning to upload all teaching
materials so that student can download at their convenience. Electronic copies of all the study materials
both books and Power Point Presentations will be made available on the DDE website. Moreover, DDE
is also planning to upload video lectures of senior faculty members to supplement the study materials.
The Centre for Internal Quality Assurance Centre of the DDE is started which is responsible in
formulating polices to offer quality education. This year DDE Library also added new textbooks in all
areas so that students can make use of these resources for their day-to-day teaching and learning
requirements. DDE is also going to set-up smart classrooms with teleconferencing facilities for
teaching to the students at remote locations.
I thank the Vice Chancellor for his full support and cooperation to the DDE, in all respects for the
better and bright prospects of the students and getting education through distance mode. I also thank
all the Faculty, Officers and Staff of the DDE for their dedication and support in achieving its
objectives. We have many more plans in this year, i.e., Series of special Lectures by international
experts, International Seminars/ Workshops on Knowledge Management with a vision for the DDE,
PU to be amongst the five DDEs in the country.

PROF. CHENNUPATI K. RAMAIAH

Director
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Contents

Sl.No. Titles Page No.

I. Introduction 1

II. Academics 8

III. Admissions 17

IV. Services 21

V. Examinations 22
I. Introduction

Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University is a Central University located in scenic East Coast Road, Kalapet, near
the sea shore of Bay of Bengal. With its widespread campus dotted with amusing flora and fauna, the
University stands as a huge green cover of around 800 acres. Established by an Act of Parliament No.53
of 1985, Pondicherry University has been a front runner and achiever in academics and other
extracurricular activities all throughout these years.

Directorate of Distance Education

The University, in the academic year 1995-96, entered into the field of distance education. The
programmes offered by the Directorate are innovative and job-oriented. The Directorate of Distance
Education, Pondicherry University is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year during 2021-22 and has crossed
several mile stones during its 25 years long journey. Conventional mode of distance education is paired
with continuous classes on the weekends and this innovative concept of twining classes to the distance
programme, called as Twinning Programme. The uniqueness of DDE’s programmes lies in the Personal
Contact Programmes which are conducted regularly and systematically for all the programmes. The
Directorate has opened Personal Contact Programme centres in some important cities spread
throughout the length and breadth of the country, starting from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.With its own
adequate infrastructure with Library facilities and a team of dedicated staff, DDE is a path maker in
several academic areas.

Our Vision & Mission

 The Vision is to attain leadership in spearheading qualitative and responsible academic

programs relevant to the society through cost-effective off-campus distance mode of
education.

 The Mission is to produce the quality and skilled manpower in the fields concerned with
a view to bridge the gap of 'demand-supply' of manpower by imparting quality education,
hassle-free and affordable cost and with best quality students support services.
It has been the approach and policy of the University to focus on sector-specific, need-based
and job oriented professional programmes. The Masters Programme in Management (MBA), among
others, offered by the Directorate of Distance Education has made a mark of their own among the
quality conscious unemployed youth and working class in the corporate India across the country. Thus,
Pondicherry University has made a mark in the field of higher education.
The medium of instruction for all programmes except MA (Hindi) is English only. Admissions
are open to all the citizens of India. The Directorate presently offers a number of courses under these
two modes:
i) Conventional Mode - through Directorate of Distance Education
ii) Twinning Mode - through authorized Twinning Centres

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 OUR STUDENTS

Students Admission 2019-20 MBA - 6766

5% 3% - 355
PG

UG - 203
92%
Total - 7324

Students Admission 2019-20

Conventional
34%

Twinning
66% Ptrogramme

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 OUR STAFF
Academics: To cater to the high volume of students, DDE has a big team of Faculty, a minimum of 2
teachers to each degree programme. Three full time faculty members are working in the DDE to look
after all the academic matters and twenty-nine Assistant Professors are appointed to cater to the
teaching needs of students. A group of 17 Senior Professors and Subject experts are working as Course
Coordinators and closely working in delivering the quality teaching in all degree programmes. In
addition to these, the Director and his able team of the DDE takes care of the quality of the degree
programmes offered by the DDE.

Faculty Testimonials
"The course is personally enriching and professionally enhancing. The
programme has given wonderful opportunity for working professional like me.
Great place to learn while you earn"
Dr. D. Raja Jebasingh – Professor

"The biggest takeaway is interacting and understanding the younger

generation's perspective which adds a new dimension to my own profile"
Mr. Amith Shivaram

"An MBA Twinning programme is the boon to working class. It is a well thought
and effectively crafted course offering utmost convenient atmosphere for learning
and continuous growth"
Ms. Komal Dave

Administration: A full- fledged team of administrative staff headed by the Director takes care of the
overall administration of the DDE. A total number of 22 staff working under three sections, namely
Admissions, Purchase, Finance and Examination supports the DDE in all respects.

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 DDE TWINNING PROGRAMME INSTITUTIONS
Twinning concept is an innovative programme of the Pondicherry University to the tie-up
between the Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University and other top eminent
Colleges/ Institutions in the country. In this mode, the University entered into an MOU with prestigious
institutions having excellent faculty and physical resources, good learning ambience and offering its
degree programmes.
List of Twinning Programme Institutions:
1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. St. Joseph's Evening College, Bangalore
3. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
4. St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli
5. Gurunanak College, Chennai
6. St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore
7. St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore
8. Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Rourkela
9. Nanjil Catholic College of Arts and Science, Kanyakumari
10. Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada
11. Loyola Academy, Secunderabad

Loyola College, Chennai Convocation day at Loyola College, Rourkela Institute of Management
Chennai Studies, Rourkela

GuruNanak College, Chennai St. Joseph's Evening College, St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli
Bangalore

St. Aloysius College, Mangalore St. Xavier's College, Kolkata St. Joseph's College,Cuddalore

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 OUR ALUMNI

Timely revision of subject matter before exams and that helped me to complete
the course with first class. The PCP classes and the question banks maintained
by the DDE Library motivated me to secure good marks in the examinations.
Azhaguraja. N, Batch 2011-13

This course has largely helped me in teaching the HR/managerial concepts to

my students in an innovative approach for them to get integrated with the
industry in an effective manner.
Dr. C A Malarvizhi, Senior Lecturer, Malaysia

The course was very much beneficial to me for learning more about the
marketing arena and to perform well in my marketing career. It made my
journey more splendid and spectacular as a Manager at ‘All Lights Film
Services’

Nisha Jose

From this course I learned about selling & marketing skills which has helped me
in my present work & personal growth.

Ajit Vinay Kumar Jha

"Quality and dedicated faculty drawn from industry and academic experience
as created a great good learning atmosphere".

Mr. Sandip Kumar

Area Sales Manager,
FELSS System GmbH

"Class room teaching-learning was well connected to ideas of real world with
hands on experience which has accelerated my managerial skill sets".

Mr. Anthony Sunil Joseph

Compensation and Benefits Delivery Manager
IBM India Pvt Ltd

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"MBA Twinning programme has given me all round development on par with
regular course. It has enhanced my perspectives and shaped my confidence to
face the challenges in the competitive world"

Mrs. Shubha K M - Trainer,

Teacher and Home Maker

"It was fun getting back to student mode. Indeed, it was enriching experience
interacting with peers who were younger by 18 to 20 years in age".

Colonel Balusu Srinivas

Commandant,
Pioneer Training Center, Indian Army (MBA Batch, 2014-16)

"The course has set right direction in my career and life. It has enhanced my
capacity to solve strategic and tactical problems across the spectrum".

Mr. Sunith Francis I

Benefits Professional (HR),
IBM India Pvt Ltd

"Joining MBA Twinning Programme is one of the best decisions that I have
ever taken in my life. The whole learning experience was beautiful. The staff
and students were amazing".-

Ms. Jennifer Lazer, HR Coordinator,

Cape Gemini India Pvt Ltd.

"Enhanced considerable knowledge and enabled me to perform my day to day

tasks more accurately. I am seeing the change in my functional and professional
abilities"

Mr. Shilanand
IBM Global Technological Services
Sector Program Manager (NA-Canada)

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 OUR ENTREPRENEURS

I, Chandrasekhar, is very happy and proud to be an Alumni of DDE. MBA from

DDE has changed my perception to such an extent that I quit my job and became
an Entrepreneur. I am a Project Consultant now at Chennai and am happy to
pursue my own business with passion. My thanks to DDE, PU and the team.

Growth Chart of DDE

Timelines of the Degrees Launch in DDE

1995 – 96 : DDE was established with 3 UG degrees (BBA, BCS, BCom), B.Ed. and 8 PG Diploma
Courses.
1996 – 97 : Additional 5 PG degrees MMM, MFM, MA (History, Sociology & Hindi) and 10 PG
Diploma courses were launched.
1997 – 98: : M.Ed course was introduced and 10 PG Diploma courses were launched.
2005 – 2006 : Five MBA Programmes with specializations in Marketing, Finance, International
Business, Human Resource Management were introduced.
2008 – 2009 : MBA (General) was introduced.
2012 – 2013 : MBA Retail Management & Tourism specializations were introduced along with other
courses.
2013 – 2014 : DDE launched MBA - Hospital Management, MBA –Operations & Supply Chain
Management and MBA- Insurance were also introduced.
2014 – 2015 : MBA (Entrepreneurship) &MBA (Lateral Entry) degrees were introduced.
2021 -2022 : DDE launched 6 new UG Courses – BA(Economics), BA(History), BA(Political
Science), BA (English), BA(Sociology) and BJ&MC

Job Fairs / Placements

Job Fairs are organized by the Directorate of Distance Education at regular intervals as a career avenue
for the DDE students. The major objective of the Job Fair is to bridge the gap between the employable graduates
and the employers. These job fairs provide an opportunity to the Distance Learners to access career options
available in various leading organizations under one roof. Job Fair also gives the students a chance to introspect
and evaluate themselves their skills and employability. This is a rare phenomenon in the field of Distance
Education in the country, and the DDE, PU is proud to be a pioneer in placement assistance for distance learners.

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Motivated by the positive feedback from the benefitted students, DDE is conducting the third Job Fair through
Hybrid Mode in various locations of the country in 2022.

Silver Jubilee Year

DDE entered into its Silver jubilee in the year 2020-21. It is a year of satisfaction and fulfillment for this
esteemed Institution, as it has successfully served the society for 25 long years. The journey marks a lot of events
and growth. Most of the students who have studied in DDE are well placed and have an overwhelming number
of successful alumnus.

II. Academics

Programmes offered
The Directorate of Distance Education offers the following degree programmes:
U.G. Programmes (3 Years Non-Semester Pattern)
Name of the Degree Code Eligibility

BCom - Bachelor of Commerce 55

The Student should have passed in

any of the stream of: 10 + 2 OR 11 +
1 or 11 + 2 years diploma OR 10 + 3
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration 56 years diploma.
BA (History) - Bachelor of Arts - History 63
BA (Economics) – Bachelor of Arts - Economics 64
BA (Sociology) - Bachelor of Arts - Sociology 65
BA (English) - Bachelor of Arts - English 66
BA (Political Science) - Bachelor of Arts – Political
67
Science
BA (J&MC) (Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and
74
Mass Communication)

P.G. Degree (2 Years Non-Semester Pattern)

Name of the Degree
Master of Commerce in Finance
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Hindi
Code Eligibility
Student should possess BCom /BBA /BCS /BBM/BISM/
BA(Economics)/ MBA/ Commerce or Accountancy as a
59 subject in UG Degree/ any degree with CA (Inter) or
ICWA (Inter)/ CA/ ICWA from a recognized Institution
with a pass in any of the following streams:10 + 2 + 3or 11
+ 1 + 3 or 11 + 2 + 2 system.
60
Any degree from a UGC recognized University under
61
10+2+3 or 11+1+3 or 11+2+2 streams
62

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MBA Programmes (2 Years Four Semesters)
Name of the Degree Code Eligibility
MBA-Marketing 36
MBA-Finance 37
MBA-International Business 38
MBA-Human Resource Any degree from a UGC recognized University under
39
Management 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 or 11+2+2 streams.
MBA-General 43
MBA-Tourism 46
MBA-Operations & Supply Chain
Management 47
Any Graduate with MBBS degree, Pharmacy, Dental,
Nursing, Physiotherapy, Bio-Engineering, Bio-
Sciences and a graduate from any of the Indian Systems
of Medicine like Homeopathy, Siddha, Ayurvedha and
Unani.
OR
MBA- Hospital Management 49 Any other graduate with 2 years of work Experience in
any hospital [The degree should be from a recognized
University with pass in the stream of:
 10 + 2 + 3 or
 11 + 1 + 3 or
 11 + 2 + 2 system]

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR NON-SEMESTER PATTERN

BCom
First Year
Course Code Course Title
BCOM 1001 Principles of Management
BCOM 1002 Business Communication
BCOM 1003 Principles of Financial Accounting
BCOM 1004 Business Law
BCOM 1005 Business Economics
Second Year

Course Code Course Title

BCOM 2001 Financial Management
BCOM 2002 Business Statistics
BCOM 2003 Corporate Accounting
BCOM 2004 Banking Theory, Law & Practice
BCOM 2005 E- Commerce
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BCOM 3001 Entrepreneurship Development
BCOM 3002 Elements of Marketing
BCOM 3003 Cost Accounting
BCOM 3004 Management Accounting
BCOM 3005 Auditing

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BBA
First Year
Course Code Course Title
BBA 1001 Principles of Management
BBA 1002 Business Communication
BBA 1003 Principles of Financial Accounting
BBA 1004 Business Law
BBA 1005 Business Economics
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BBA 2001 Financial Management
BBA 2002 Business Statistics
BBA 2003 Organisational Behaviour
BBA 2004 Business Environment
BBA 2005 Business Ethics
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BBA 3001 Entrepreneurship Development
BBA 3002 Elements of Marketing
BBA 3003 Human Resource Management
BBA 3004 Production & Materials Management
BBA 3005 Accounting for Management Decisions

BA (HISTORY)

First Year
Course Code Course Title
BAHS 1911 Historiography, Concepts & Methods
BAHS 1912 Introduction to the study of Archaeology
BAHS 1913 Introduction to Tourism Studies
BAHS 1914 Introduction to Ancient Civilizations
BAHS 1915 History of India upto 650 C.E
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BAHS 1921 Art & Architecture of India
BAHS 1922 Environmental History of India
BAHS 1923 Introduction to Numismatics
BAHS 1924 History of India 650 - 1526 C.E
BAHS 1925 History of Europe 1453-1789
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BAHS 1931 History of India 1526-1707 CE
BAHS 1932 History of India 1707-1857
BAHS 1933 History of India 1858-1950
BAHS 1934 History of South India up to 600 CE
BAHS 1935 History of South India 600- 1565 CE

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BA (ECONOMICS)

First Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEC 1911 Towards Understanding Economics
BAEC 1912 History of Economic Thought
BAEC 1913 Microeconomics
BAEC 1914 Basic Statistics
BAEC 1915 Public Administration
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEC 1921 Macroeconomics
BAEC 1922 Public Finance
BAEC 1923 Indian Economy
BAEC 1924 Mathematics for Economists
BAEC 1925 Environmental Economics
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEC 1931 Growth and Development
BAEC 1932 Agricultural Economics
BAEC 1933 International Economics
BAEC 1934 Elements of Econometrics
BAEC 1935 Monetary Economics

BA (SOCIOLOGY)
First Year
Course Code Course Title
BASO 1911 Introduction to Sociology
BASO 1912 Rural Sociology
BASO 1913 Crime and Society
BASO 1914 Indian Society
BASO 1915 Social Problems in India – I
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BASO 1921 Urban Sociology
BASO 1922 Social Change and Development
BASO 1923 Health and Society
BASO 1924 Social Problems in India – II
BASO 1925 Pioneers of Indian Sociology
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BASO 1931 Sociological Thinkers
BASO 1932 Population and Society
BASO 1933 Gender and Society
BASO 1934 Basic Research Methods
BASO 1935 Mass Media and Society

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BA (ENGLISH)

First Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEG1911 Indian Writing in English
BAEG1912 Prose
BAEG1913 Poetry
BAEG1914 Fiction
BAEG1915 Environmental Studies
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEG1921 History of English Literature
BAEG1922 English Language and Linguistics
BAEG1923 Literary Forms
BAEG1924 British Drama
BAEG1925 American Literature
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BAEG1931 Writing Skills
BAEG1932 Communication Skills
BAEG1933 English For Competitive Examinations
BAEG1934 Translation Studies
BAEG1935 Indian Culture ThroughLiterature

BA (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

First Year
Course Code Course Title
BAPS 1911 Principles of Political Science
BAPS 1912 Modern Governments
BAPS 1913 Indian Government and Politics
BAPS 1914 Political Thought
BAPS 1915 Principles of Public Administration With Special
Reference to India
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BAPS 1921 Modern Political Theory
BAPS 1922 Modern Indian Social and Political Thought
BAPS 1923 Gandhi and the Contemporary World
BAPS 1924 Political Sociology-I
BAPS 1925 Governance: Issues and Challenges
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BAPS 1931 International Relations
BAPS 1932 Constitutional Development and National
Movement in India
BAPS 1933 Foreign Policies of Major Powers
BAPS 1934 International Organisation
BAPS 1935 Human Rights

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BA (Journalism & Mass Communication)

First Year
Course Code Course Title
BAJM 1911 Understanding Media and Communication
BAJM 1912 Journalism: Researching, Reporting, Writing & Editing
BAJM 1913 Computer Skills for Media: Data-gathering, Language,
and Presentation Skills
BAJM 1914 Basics of Photography & Visual Communication
BAJM 1915 Media Laws, Ethics & Social Responsibility
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
BAJM1921 Photojournalism
BAJM1922 Public Relations & Advertising
BAJM1923 Soft Skills & Public Speaking Skills for Effective
Communication
BAJM1924 Documentary for Social Change
BAJM1925 Entrepreneurship & Communication Management
Third Year
Course Code Course Title
BAJM 1931 Film Appreciation
BAJM 1932 Media Content Production on Multiple Platforms
BAJM 1933 Communication, Media & Society: Case Studies
BAJM 1934 Event & Brand Management
BAJM 1935 Instructional Design & E-Learning

MCom (Finance)
First Year Second Year
CourseCode Course Title Course Code Course Title
MCOM Managerial Decisions
Corporate Accounting MCOM 2001
1001 Accounting
MCOM Management Concepts and Merchant Banking and Financial
MCOM 2002
1002 Organisational Behaviour Services
MCOM Investment and Portfolio
Marketing Management MCOM 2003
1003 Management
MCOM
Financial Management MCOM 2004 Statistical Analysis
1004
MCOM
Entrepreneurship Management MCOM 2005 E - Commerce
1005
MCOM
Business Environment and Law MCOM 2006 International Trade and Finance
1006

MA (English)
First Year Second Year
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
MAEG 1001 British Poetry MAEG2001 New Literature in English
Principles and methods of teaching of
MAEG 1002 British Drama MAEG 2002
English
MAEG 1003 British Fiction MAEG 2003 Basics of Journalism
Literacy -Criticism and
MAEG 1004 MAEG 2004 Translation: Theory and Practice
Theory
MAEG 1005 American Literature MAEG 2005 Linguistics and stylistics
MAEG 1006 Indian Writing in English MAEG 2006 Shakespeare

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MA (Hindi)
First Year Second Year
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
HINDI SAHITYA KA BHASHA VIGYAN EVAM HINDI
MAHD1001 MAHD2001
ITIHAS BHASHA
PRACHEEN EVAM
MAHD1002 MADHYAKALEEN MAHD2002 PRAYOJANAKMULAK HINDI
KABYA AND ANUVAD VIGYAN
MAHD1003 ADHUNI KAVITA MAHD2003
MAHD1004 KATHA SAHITYA MAHD2004 BHASHA PRODYOGIKI
MAHD1005 KATHETAR SAHITYA MAHD2005 NAYEE MEDIA EVAM HINDI
HINDITAR PRADESH HINDI
MAHD1006 BHARATIYA SAHITYA MAHD2006
BHASHA EVAM SAHITYA

MA (Sociology)
First Year Second Year
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
MASY 1001 Sociological Concepts MASY 2001 Sociology of Mass Communication
MASY 1002 Sociological Thoughts MASY 2002 Urban Sociology
Social Research Methods
MASY 1003 MASY 2003 Industrial Sociology
and Statistics
MASY 1004 Sociology of India MASY 2004 Sociology of Education
MASY 1005 Rural Sociology MASY 2005 Sociology of Health
MASY 1006 Social Movements in India MASY 2006 Project Work

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR SEMESTER PATTERN

MBA -First Year (Common to all MBA degree Programmes)

Semester – I Semester – II
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
MBAC1001 Management Concepts and MBAC2001 Financial Management
Organisational Behaviour

MBAC1002 Managerial Economics MBAC2002 Marketing Management

MBAC1003 Accounting for Managers MBAC2003 Human Resource
Management
MBAC1004 Business Environment and Law MBAC2004 Operations Research &
Management
MBAC1005 Research Methodology MBAC2005 Strategic Management

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 MBA Second Year
MBA (Marketing)
Semester –III Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Course Course Title
Code
MBMM3001 Consumer Behaviour MBMM4001 Rural Marketing
MBMM3002 Marketing Research MBMM4002 Services Marketing
MBMM3003 Industrial Marketing MBMM4003 Advertising and Sales
Promotion
MBMM3004 Logistics& Supply Chain MBMM4004 Customer Relationship
Management Management
MBMM3005 Retail Marketing MBMM4005 Global Marketing
MBMM4006 Project Work

MBA (Finance)
Semester - III Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Course Course Title
Code
MBFM3001 Strategic Financial Management MBFM4001 Investment and Portfolio
Management
MBFM3002 Banking and Indian Financial MBFM4002 Global Financial
Systems Management
MBFM3003 Merchant Banking and Financial MBFM4003 International Trade and
Services Finance
MBFM3004 Project Management MBFM4004 Security Market Operations
MBFM3005 Management Accounting MBFM4005 Financial Derivatives
MBFM4006 Project Work
MBA (International Business)
Semester - III Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Course Course Title
Code
MBIB3001 International Business Environment MBIB4001 Global Financial Markets &
Instruments
MBIB3002 Management of Multinational MBIB4002 Foreign Trade Policy
Corporations
MBIB3003 International Business Laws MBIB4003 Cross Cultural Business
Management
MBIB3004 Global Marketing Management MBIB4004 International Logistics
Management
MBIB3005 EXIM Financing and MBIB4005 FOREX Management&
Documentation Currency Derivatives
MBIB4006 Project Work

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 MBA (Human Resources Management)

Semester - III Semester - IV

Course Code Course Title Course Course Title
Code
MBHR3001 Human Resource Development MBHR4001 Organizational
Development and Change
MBHR3002 Performance Management MBHR4002 Human Resource
Accounting
MBHR3003 Knowledge Management MBHR4003 Compensation Management
MBHR3004 Industrial Relations Management MBHR4004 Human Resource
Information Systems
MBHR3005 Employee Legislation MBHR4005 Global HR Practices
MBHR4006 Project Work

MBA (General)
Semester - III Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Course Course Title
Code
MBGN 3001 Consumer Behaviour MBGN4001 Investment and Portfolio
Management
MBGN 3002 Performance Management MBGN4002 Services Marketing
MBGN 3003 Merchant Banking and Financial MBGN4003 Information Technology &
Services E-Business
MBGN 3004 Management Control Systems MBGN4004 International Business
MBGN 3005 Entrepreneurship Management MBGN4005 Training & Development
MBGN4006 Project Work

MBA (Tourism)
Semester - III Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
MBTM3001 Tourism Principles, Policies & MBTM4001 Air Fares & Airline
Practices Management
MBTM3002 Global Tourism Geography MBTM4002 Travel Agency & Tour
Operations Management
MBTM3003 Tourism Products of India MBTM4003 Event Management
MBTM3004 Destination Planning and MBTM4004 Customer Relationship &
Development Service Management
MBTM3005 Eco-Tourism MBTM4005 E-Tourism Management
MBTM4006 Project Work

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 MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management)

Semester - III Semester - IV

Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
MBSC3001 Production and Operations MBSC4001 Project Management in SCO
Management
MBSC3002 Logistics Management MBSC4002 Innovations and R&D
Management
MBSC3003 Supply Chain Management MBSC4003 Procurement and Quality
Management
MBSC3004 Materials & Stores MBAC4004 Customer Relationship
Management Management
MBSC3005 Information System in MBSC4005 Global Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Management
MBSC4006 Project Work

MBA (Hospital Management)

Semester - III Semester - IV

Course Code Course Title Course Code Course Title
Healthcare Environment & Purchase Management &
MBHM3001 MBHM4001
Management Inventory Control for Hospitals
Hospital Architecture,
MBHM3002 MBHM4002 Hospital Facilities Management
Planning and Maintenance
Health care Laws, Ethics and
MBHM3003 MBHM4003 Hospital Information System
Medical Terminology
Hospital Operations
MBHM3004 MBHM4004 Total Quality Management
Management
Public Health System &
MBHM4005
MBHM3005 Patient care Management Outreach Programmes
MBHM4006 Project Work

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 III - Admissions

DDE admissions are in two modes:

1. Online admissions and
2. Spot Admissions through Spot Admission Centres

1. Online Admissions:
DDE Admissions are made easy by going online. All you have to do is fill in the online form, get the
original certificates verified though online and pay the 1st semester fee. Here is how to do it step by
step:
 Fill-up the online Admission form in the DDE portal of Pondicherry University Website and get
registered by paying ₹ 200 as Registration and processing Fee.
 Ensure that all the columns in the application form are filled-in, and avoid typo errors.
 Upload Passport size photo, digital signature and other necessary documents.
 Complete the online certificate verification process as per the time schedule intimated by DDE
 After successful verification, you have to pay the I semester/ year fee online by logging in to your
dashboard.
 Fee once remitted will not be considered for refund except under circumstances
mentioned in the statutes, the ordinances of University, circulars and notices issued from
time to time.
 Keep the following documents ready for online verification

1. Online admission form print out

2. Original
- Degree/Provisional Certificate (for PG Courses only)
- Consolidated Mark Statement of Degree (for PG Courses only)
- HSC (+2) Mark sheet
- SSLC (10th Std) Mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
- Certificate from Competent authority for fee concession, if any

2. Admissions through Spot Admission Centres:

DDE has various Spot Admission Centers, where you can walk in with your Original Certificates and
get admitted on the spot. For the list of Spot admission Centres, refer below link:
https://dde.pondiuni.edu.in/spot-admission-centres/
Provisional Admission
Candidates awaiting their results may also apply and they must produce the Consolidated Mark
Statement/ Provisional Certificate / Degree Certificate as proof of fulfilling the prescribed eligibility
criteria within a month of provisional admission, failing which provisional admission already granted,
will stand cancelled.

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Fee Concession

100% Concession in respect of Tuition fee alone is extended to differently abled persons.
50% Concession in respect of Tuition fee alone is extended to:

 Non-teaching employees of Pondicherry University and their wards (Group B, C & D only)
 Defence Personnel in Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces
 Widows
 Deserted Women
 Prisoners
 Transgender

A person could avail the benefit under any one of the aforesaid categories only. Such candidates should
upload certificate of proof from the Competent Authority as proof to avail the concession. Applications
sent without the necessary proof will not be considered for the concession.

Important Note

 Candidates seeking admission need not submit the Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate.
 The Application will be summarily rejected if there is any discrepancy with regard to the
information in the Application form and the supporting documents. The name of the
applicant, date of birth and qualification will be considered as material particulars in this
context.
 Admission cannot be claimed as a matter of right and admissions are based on “First come,
First serve’ basis.

Fee Structure of the Different Programme

All MBAs
UG PG except MBA (Hosp.
Sl. No. Fee Particulars MBA(Hosp. Mgmt)
₹ ₹ Mgmt) ₹
₹
1 Registration # & Processing Fee 200 200 200 200
2 Matriculation Fee 25 25 25 50
3 University Development Fund 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
4 Study Material & Handling Charges 1,250 2,000 3,500 4,050
5 Recognition Fee - 200 200 200
6 Tuition Fee 7,500 8,000 20,000 50,000
Total 9,975 11,425 24,925 55,500
# (For Foreign University Degree – Rs.450)

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Fee can be paid in full or in installments as given below:
All MBAs
UG PG except MBA MBA (Hospital
Sl. No. Fee Particulars (Hospital Management)
₹ ₹ Management) ₹
₹
1 First Year/ Semester (at the time of 4975 7,425 9,925 18,000
Admission)
2 Second Year/ Semester 2500 4,000 5,000 12,500
3 Third Year/ Semester 2500 5,000 12,500
4 Fourth Semester 5,000 12,500
Total 9,975 11,425 24,925 55,500

Schedule for payment of Fee

For Semester Pattern
Calendar Year (Jan-Dec) Academic Year (July–June)
Fee Particulars
Without fine With fine Without fine With fine
First Semester At the time of Admission At the time of Admission
Second Semester 31st July 31st August 31stJanuary 28thFebruary
Third Semester 31st January 28th February 31stJuly 31st August
Fourth Semester 31stJuly 31st August 31stJanuary 28thFebruary

For Non-Semester Pattern

Calendar Year Academic Year
Fee Particulars
Without fine With fine Without fine With fine
First Year at the time of Admission at the time of Admission
Second Year 31stJanuary 28th February 31stJuly 31st August

Late Fee

If the tuition fee is not paid within the due date, it will attract a penalty of ₹ 200 up to one month and
₹ 400 thereafter.

Enrolment Number

Enrolment Number will be assigned to the students on admission. In all the communications addressed
to the Directorate/ Office of the Controller of Examinations, reference of this number should be quoted.
Letters received without the enrolment number will not be entertained.

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Duplicate Identity Card

In the event of the original identity card being lost, a duplicate identity card can be obtained from the
Directorate by sending requisition letter to the Directorate, along with a demand draft for ₹ 50 drawn
in favour of “The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, Puducherry” payable at Pondicherry.

IV SERVICES
Study Material
Study material for first semester students would be sent to the students before the commencement of
Personal Contact Programme classes either by Registered Parcel or by Business Parcel Service. If the
students are not available at the address given for communication, arrangements have to be made by
the students themselves to receive the same at the address given by them.

Personal Contact Programme(PCP)

Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes attendance is mandatory for all UG, PG & MBA
programmes.
Classes may be conducted online also, based on the pandemic situation.

However,
 For UG courses, a total of 25 hours PCP classes will be conducted in the month of
September/April.
 A total of 40 hours of PCP classes for MBA is organized per semester by the DDE at various
centres across the country on four weekends in September/April.
 For PG (Non-Semester Pattern), a total of 30 hours of PCP classes will be organized, in the
month of April/May.
 It is the prerogative of the DDE to identify the centres for PCPs based on the enrolment number
of students from a specific region.
 In case the PCP is not conducted in the centre opted by the student, he/she may attend PCP
classes at any one of the centres where PCP is conducted.
 Those who are not able to attend the programme at the Centres opted by them, may attend the
classes at any one of the centres where PCP is conducted.
 Intimation for PCP classes will be hosted on the DDE website or sent through SMS. No
individual communication will be sent through post (Please refer the DISTANCE
EDUCATION link of the Pondicherry University Website for updates on PCP classes).

Change of address
In the event of change of address, students are requested to update new address with DDE by sending
the “Change of Address application form” with a payment of ₹ 100 through Demand Draft drawn in
favour of “The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, Puducherry” payable at Pondicherry.
Application for the change of address is provided in the DDE link of the University website under
“Downloads” and also in the Annexure of this prospectus [Students can take a Photostat copy of the
form, fill it and send to us.] The students are advised to make necessary arrangements with the Post
Office for getting study materials and letters at the new address in the event of change of their address,
to avoid unnecessary delay.

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Library Facility

A well stacked reference library is operational in the DDE building exclusively for distance learning
students of Pondicherry University. Students can avail this library facility during working hours of the
University.

Scholarship for SC/ST Students

SC/ST students admitted in this Directorate can avail themselves of the various scholarships of the
respective State/UT Government, of which the student is a permanent resident.

V. Examinations

Examinations will be held twice a year in June and December. The students are advised to download
the Examination application form, hall ticket, instructions to candidates and time table from the
University website at: https://dde.pondiuni.edu.in/

The above material will not be sent by post to the individual student, however, model application form
is attached at the end of the prospectus, students may photocopy & use the same.

1) Requisite Minimum Marks to Pass for UG, PG & MBA

The minimum marks required for a pass is 40% in each subject for UG.
The minimum marks required for a pass is 50% in each subject for PG & MBA.

2) Classification of Successful Candidates for UG, PG & MBA

The award of pass and respective class shall be as follows:
75% and above – First Class with Distinction
60% and above but below 75% - First Class
50% and above but below 60% - Second Class (PG)
40% and above but below 60% - Second Class (UG)
3) Provisional Certificate
Provisional Certificate will be sent to all those students who complete the programme successfully by
the Controller of Examinations through Registered Post. The students should pay the prescribed fee for
Provisional Certificate, Consolidated Statement of Marks and Degree Certificate at the time of
registering for final semester/year examinations invariably whether completing the course or not.

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4) Convocation
The successful candidates will be conferred with degree/ diploma in absentia and it will be sent by the
Registered Post within three months from the date of the convocation. In case of urgency, the student
may apply for degree certificate under ‘Tatkal’ scheme by paying additional fee of ₹ 1000 along with
reason (s) for the same.
5) Completion of Degree Programme
UG degree must be completed within 6 years. PG & MBA degrees must be completed within 4 years.
6) Improvement/Re-Totaling/Revaluation
There is no provision for any improvement examination under any circumstance. However, re-totaling
and revaluation of papers can be done for which the student has to pay a fee of ₹ 250 per paper for re-
totaling and ₹ 300 per paper for revaluation. Requests pertaining to re-totaling/ revaluation will be
entertained only within 10 days from the date of declaration of results. Requests received beyond this
date will summarily be rejected. Students, who fail in more than 2 papers, are not eligible for applying
for revaluation. There is no provision for revaluation of passed papers however, re-totaling will be done
for passed papers. All requests in this regard should be addressed to the Controller of Examinations,
Pondicherry University. Disputes related to the evaluation of answer scripts will be entertained up to a
period of Six months from the date of examinations and thereafter no claim will be entertained in this
regard.
CONTACT US
Phone
Queries on Contact Person Email Id
Number
Admissions
Original Certificates
Study Materials Academic Section, 0413-2654439 araca.dde@pondiuni.edu.in
Change of Address DDE Main 0413-2654446 office.dde@pondiuni.edu.in
Duplicate ID card and
No Dues Certificate
Programme details
Admission Confirmation Academic
0413-2654441 coordinator.dde@pondiuni.edu
Personal Contact Programme Coordinators,
0413-2654717 .in
Migration Certificate and DDE Main
All other queries
Exam Forms
Hall Tickets
Re-totaling
Revaluation Assistant
Results Registrar, DDE 0413-2654513
Marks Sheets Exam Wing 0413-2654436 exams.dde@pondiuni.edu.in
Provisional Certificate Section Officer, 0413-2654827
Consolidated Marks Statement DDE Exam Wing
Degree Certificate and
Any other queries related to
Examinations

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If the queries are not solved at the above contacts, send email or write to the following Officers:

Academic matters Examination matters

The Director The Controller of Examinations
Directorate of Distance Education Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University R.V. Nagar, Kalapet
R.V. Nagar, Kalapet Puducherry – 605 014.
Puducherry – 605 014.

Email: director.dde@pondiuni.edu.in Email: coe@pondiuni.edu.in

Contact Numbers

DDE (Main)

Director’s Secretariat 0413-2654 440

Deputy Registrar 0413-2654 442
Assistant Director 0413-2654 444
Assistant Professors 0413-2654 438/443/578
Admissions Office 0413-2654 446
Academic Coordinators Level-I 0413-2654 717/ 441
Reception 0413-2654 439
Computer Section 0413-2654 445

DDE (Exam Wing)

Controller of Examinations 0413-2654 204

PS to Controller of Examinations 0413-2654 226
Assistant Registrar (DDE-Exams) 0413-2654 513
Section Officer I (DDE-Exams) 0413-2654 436
Section Officer II (DDE-Degree) 0413-2654 827

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Academic Calendar
[Important dates to remember]

Date
Particulars Academic year (July – Calendar year(Jan- Dec)
June)
Tentative date of commencement of issue
01stMay 1stDecember
of Applications forms & Admission
Tentative last date for Admission (All
30thJune 31st January
courses)
Students should have received
Confirmation of Admission card, ID Card
and Study Materials on or before [in case 25th October 25th March
of discrepancy please contact Directorate
after this date]
Tentative PCP classes dates for MBA April [weekends] Sept [Weekends]
Tentative PCP classes dates for PG April [weekends] -NA-
MBA Semester Fee Payment For II & IV Semesters: For II & IV Semesters:
Without fine – 31st Jan Without fine – 31stJul
With fine – 28thFeb With fine – 31stAug
For III Semesters: For III Semesters:
Without fine – 31stJul Without fine – 31stJan
With fine – 31st Aug With fine – 28th Feb
UG & PG Fee Payment Without fine – 31stJul Without fine – 31stJan
With fine – 31st Aug With fine – 28th Feb

Events Calendar (Tentative)

Event Date Location

Job Fair
Coordinators Meet
Alumni Meet
International Conference
Placement Workshops
May 2022 Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkatta, NewDelhi
July 2022 Pondicherry University Campus
August 2022
Pondicherry University Campus
October 2022
Pondicherry University Campus
November 2022
Pondicherry University Campus

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Examination Schedule

Particulars December Session June Session

Last date for submission of Examination 15th November [With late 10th May [with late fee –
Application fee – 20th November] 15th May]

Date of commencement of Examination 26th December 5th June

Tentative date for Publication of Results 31st March 15th September

Last date for Submission of Applications 10 days from the date of 10 days from the date of
for revaluation publication of results publication of results
Date of Publication of Revaluation Results 10th May 31st October
Date of dispatch of Statement of Marks/ 10th May 31st October
Provisional Certificate
Last date for submission of Project for 31st January 15th July
December and June sessions
Note: The dates are tentative and subject to change depending upon administrative convenience of
DDE.

Broad Guidelines for preparing the Project Report:

1. Title of the Project

2. Introduction
 Aims & Objectives
 Hypotheses/Research Questions
 Project scope, limitations/Rationale behind the study
3. Literature Review
4. Research Methodology (applicable for primary research. In case of secondary research, it will be
different. For example, please write what tools you have used for data collection i.e., reviewed
journals, newspapers, databases, search engine and so on)
 Population
 Sampling Technique
 Sample
 Data Collection Tools
 Data Analysis
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
7. References

Note: A detailed project guideline can be downloaded from the DDE website.

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Application for Duplicate ID card
Please download from the below Link:
http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/sites/default/files/downloads/correction_form.pdf

Examination Application form

Please download from the below

Link:http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/sites/default/files/downloads/dde/TimeTable/2017june/EXAM-
APPLICATION-JUNE17.pdf

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 Annexure

Application for Change of Address

(Please put a tick mark () in the relevant box(es) below)

Name: Enrolment Number:

 Change of address (Fee paid Rs.100)

Old Address New Address

PIN Code: PIN Code:

Important Note:
 Enclose a Challan/ Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University,
Puducherry", payable at Pondicherry, towards prescribed fees given above.

DD. No./ Challan No. Date Bank/Branch Name Amount in Rs.

 To be sent to the Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University,

Puducherry-605 014

Date: Signature

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