Pondicherry University
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புதுவைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் | |
 Seal of Pondicherry University | |
| Motto | Tamil: ஒளி பரவ French: Vers la Lumière |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Let Light Spread |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1985 |
| Chancellor | Mohammad Hamid Ansari |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Jalees Ahmed Khan Tareen |
| Students | 25,000 |
| Location | , , 12°00′57″N 79°51′31″E / 12.0158714°N 79.8584922°E |
| Campus | Rural, 780 acres |
| Nickname | PU |
| Website | www |
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 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It has 25,000 students in its 57 affiliated colleges[1] 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.[2][3]
Campus
The main campus of the University has an area of 780 acres (3.2 km2) spread on either side of the East Coast Road with the large chunk on the landward side of the road. The land is an invaluable gift from the people and the Government of Puducherry for the establishment of the University. The land gently rolls down to the beaches and is interspersed with lovely woods. Cut by a picturesque and deep ravine, this idyllic campus is on the fast track to developing into an ideal breeding ground for innovation and creativity. One thing which seems very amazing in this campus is its environment. Any out sider or any student after getting entrance in this campus becomes philosopher. It is because of here's calm in real Academia and the Natre.[4]
Establishment and Role
Pondicherry University is outstanding among the central universities in India. Teaching and research are its primary functions as in other Central Universities. In addition, it has also affiliated colleges located in Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is also expected to have a college affiliated to Pondicherry University in the near future. The Pondicherry University Act, 1985 which has several unique features, established the University. Some of them are:
- 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, and
- to take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies and research.
The vast jurisdiction over three Union Territories gives the University a national character. The residents speak such diverse languages as Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Telugu, English and French.[5]
Silver Jubilee Celebrations
The valedictory of the silver jubilee celebrations of Pondicherry University was held October 18, 2010. Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, delivered the keynote address. Lt Governor of Pondicherry Dr. Iqbal Singh, who is the Chief Rector of the University, was present at the function. Souvenirs (coffee mug and desktop calendars) for students and faculties were given out on this occasion. A special brochure was released to mark the event.
Library
The University Library named after Ananda Rangapillai was established in September 1986. It serves the students, research scholars, members of the faculty and non-teaching staff. It is open every day (9:30 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekly holidays).
Reprographic and photocopying facilities, e-journals access, Internet access, e-mail service and CD-ROM journals databases are provided. The University Library has a collection of 1,19,035 books and 7,597 bound back-volumes of journals. The Library has 3,250 theses, 472 current print journals (foreign journals: 279; Indian journals: 190) and e-journals. The Library has a centrally air-conditioned Journals Reading Hall, Theses and Dissertation Halls and UN Depository Section.[6]
Schools, Departments & Centers
Subramania Bharathi School of Tamil Language and Literature
- Tamil Language & Literature
School of Management
- Management Studies
- Commerce
- Economics
- Tourism Studies
- Banking Technology
- International Business
Ramanujan School of Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics
- Statistics
School Of Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronics Engineering
- Centre for Pollution Control & Environmental Engineering
School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Applied Psychology
School of Life Sciences
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
- Ecology & Environmental Sciences
- Ocean Studies and Marine Biology (Port Blair)
- Coastal Disaster Management (Port Blair)
- Food Science & Technology
- Centre for Bioinformatics
School of Humanities
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- Philosophy
- Escande Chair in Asian Christian Studies
- Physical Education & Sports
School of Performing Arts
- Performing Arts
School of Social Sciences and International Studies
- Anthropology
- History
- Politics and International Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Centre for Womens Studies
- Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation -Centre for South Asian Studies
- Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy
School of Education
School of Medical Sciences
School of Media & Communication
- Library & Information Science
- Mass Communication
- Centre for Electronic Media
Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies
- Centre for Green Energy Technology
- Centre for Nano Science & Technology
Central Instrumentation Facility
The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) was established in the university as University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC) in the year 1992 under the UGC Plan Scheme. it housed three basic infrastructural facilities viz. Mechanical Shop, Glass blowing Shop and Electrical Shop, to provide support in the repair and servicing of scientific equipments. Fabrication of specific components for experimental setup to strengthen research and teaching activities of science departments are being undertaken.
The USIC has executed several design, development and fabrication works ranging from custom designed sample holders / cells to electronic instrumentation and control modules.
In the year 2005, the centre has been reorganized into Central Instrumentation Facility under the School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences and Sophisticated Analytical Instruments are added to provide analytical service, in addition to the workshop facilities.
Mechanical Shop
The Mechanical workshop is equipped with Heavy duty Lathe, Milling machine, Vertical drilling machine, Welding units, Sheet bending machine, shears in addition to a variety of hand tools, accessories and measuring instruments. Custom designed sample cells, metallic and non-metallic elements for sample handling/ preparation, Acrylic column stands, fume hoods, acid distillation unit etc., have been fabricated as required by the researchers.
Glass Blowing Shop
The Glass blowing shop takes care of repair of glassware to minimize the total replacement costs as well as fabricated customized glassware to suit the local needs. It had also fabricated several galsswares which are not readily available in the market and also few substitution items for imported models. It is equipped with necessary burners, lathe, grinding machine, annealing furnace, tools and accessories.
Electronic Shop
The Electronic shop has several laboratory test and measuring instruments, Soldering Stations, Component testers etc., to trouble shoot faculty instruments and set them right. Baisc Electronic components are maintained in the store for quick replacement. Assistance is provided to students in wiring and testing the circuits for their experimental or project work. Design and fabrication of instrumentation and control modules are taken up to meet customized requirements.
Analytical Instruments
The following analytical instruments were augmented in the first phase during 2005-06
- Vibrating Sample Magnetometer
- UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer
- Scanning Electron Microscope with EDAX
- High precision DC Conductivity measurement setup comprising Nano- Voltmeters, Electrometer, High current source measure unit.
University hostels / accommodations
Limited hostel facilities are available on the campus for boys and girls. Students from distant places will be given preference on a first-come, first-served basis. The university has a well-furnished hostel for foreign students that can accommodate more than 30 students whose fees structure is different from the general hostel fees.
Boys hostels
- Kalidas Hostel
- Subramania Bharathiar Hostel
- Bharathidasan Hostel
- Tagore Hostel
- Kamban Hostel
- Ilangoadigal Hostel
- Valmiki Hostel
- Kannadasan Hostel
- Kabirdas Hostel
- Sarvapalli Radhakrishna Hostel
- Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Hostel
Girls hostels
- Yamuna Hostel
- Cauvery Hostel
- Saraswathy Hostel
- Ganga Hostel
- Kalpana Chawla Hostel
Other
- Foreign Students' Hostel
Foreign hostel have a good 21st century infrastructure. It is full of South Asian, European and many more countries students, studying in different study programs like PG in South Asian Studies and French, German and others.
List of affiliated colleges
- Achariya Arts and Science College
- Arignar Anna Government Arts College
- Avvaiyar Government College for Women
- Bharathidasan Government College for Women
- Bharathiar Palkalaikoodam
- Divine Mother College
- Dr. S.R.K. Government Arts College
- Bangalore Management Academy
- Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women
- Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science
- Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya
- Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies
- Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College
- Mahatma Gandhi Government College
- Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Government Arts College
- Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts and Science
- Saradha Gangadharan College
- Tagore Arts College
- Tagore Arts College(Annexe)
- United College of Arts and Science
- Villianur College for Women
- Dr.Ambedkar Government Law College
- Bharathiar College of Engineering and Technology
- Pondicherry Engineering College
- Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology
- Regency Institute of Technology
- Sri venkateshwaraa medical college hospital and research centre
- College of Nursing
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
- Kasturba Gandhi College of Nursing
- Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
- Mother Teresa Institute of Health Sciences
- Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
- Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary Animal Sciences
- Regional Medical Research Institute
- Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR)
- Achariya College of Education
- Alpha College of Education
- Arutperunchothi Ramalingasamy College of Education
- Co-operative College of Education
- Don Bosco College of Education and Research Institute
- Dr. Anbu Paul College of Education
- Immaculate College of Education
- Krishnasamy College of Education for Women
- Loyola Institute of Teacher Education
- Mahe Co-operative College of Education
- Mother Teresa B.Ed. College
- Nehru College of Education
- Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College of Education
- Pope John Paul II College of Education
- Regency College of Education
- Senthil College of Education
- Sree Narayana College of Education
- Tagore Government College of Education
- Vasavi College of Education
- Venkateswara College of Education
- Vivekanandha College of Education
- Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
Notable alumni
Guiness World Record Holders
- Girivasan Thirumazhisai Chakravarthy, Guinness World Record; For fastest Typing of English Alphabets A-Z (with space between each alphabet) - 4.71 seconds
References
- ^ Pondicherry University -About University
- ^ Distance Learning and Vocational Instruction: Need, Impact and Challenges, ICDE conference paper Nov 2005 accessed at [1] Dec 5, 2006
- ^ Pondicherry University launches online admission for postgraduate courses, The Hindu, Aug 21, 2006 accessed at [2] Dec 5, 2006
- ^ About University
- ^ Role
- ^ Library
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