Pondicherry University lists 29 undergraduate programmes for CUET UG 2026, from BSc (Hons) and BA (Hons) to BCom, BBA, BVA Painting, five BTech degrees and two five-year integrated programmes (BTech MBA in CSBS, and MA in Social and Economic Administration and Law). Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology papers dominate the science and engineering courses, while the arts courses mostly use History, Political Science, Sociology or the General Aptitude Test. Computer Science, BCom and BBA are listed separately for the Puducherry Main Campus and the Karaikal Campus, and BVA Painting adds a skill test.
CUET papers you'll need for Pondicherry University
The papers that come up across Pondicherry University's courses. Practise them free:
Other CUET papers some courses ask for:
All 29 courses at Pondicherry University through CUET
BSc (Hons) Applied Geology
CUET: As listed by NTA: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
CUET: As listed by NTA: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics / Biology / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BSc (Hons) Physics
CUET: As listed by NTA: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry / Biology.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Puducherry Main Campus)
CUET: Mathematics.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Puducherry Main Campus.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Puducherry Main Campus)
CUET: As listed by NTA: Physics and Mathematics / Computer Science and Chemistry / Biology / Business Studies.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Puducherry Main Campus.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Karaikal Campus)
CUET: As listed by NTA: Physics and Mathematics / Computer Science and Chemistry / Biology / Business Studies.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Karaikal Campus.
BSc (Hons) Statistics
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics and Physics.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BSc (Hons) Life Sciences
CUET: As listed by NTA: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BSc (Hons) Bioinformatics
CUET: As listed by NTA: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
▸ Eligibility
Higher secondary (+2/PUC) or equivalent stage of education in Sciences with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
BA (Hons) History
CUET: As listed by NTA: History / Anthropology / Sociology / Political Science / Knowledge Tradition Practices India.
▸ Eligibility
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary (Grade 12) certificate, or an equivalent stage of education at Level 4 of the NHEQF. No minimum percentage is stated.
BA (Hons) Political Science
CUET: As listed by NTA: Political Science / Sociology / History / General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BA (Hons) Sociology
CUET: As listed by NTA: Sociology / History / General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Senior Secondary or Higher Secondary (Grade 12) certificate, or an equivalent stage of education at Level 4 of the NHEQF. No minimum percentage is stated.
BA (Hons) Philosophy
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BA (Hons) Media and Communication
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mass Media / Computer Science / Psychology / History / Political Science.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
BA (Hons) Tamil
CUET: Tamil.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in 12th Standard (plus two); the candidate must have studied Part-I Tamil language.
BA (Hons) Economics
CUET: Economics / Business Economics.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 (Grade 12) or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.
BA (Hons) French - Translation and Interpretation
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Class 10 and +2 with French as second language at Higher Secondary level, or a Baccalaureat/Brevet and +2. Others must have studied French from Class 6 to 10 or passed the A1 DELF exam (CIEP, Paris).
BCom (Hons) General (Puducherry Main Campus)
CUET: As listed by NTA: Accountancy / Business Studies / Economics / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Puducherry Main Campus.
BCom (Hons) General (Karaikal Campus)
CUET: As listed by NTA: Accountancy / Business Studies / Economics / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Karaikal Campus.
BBA (Hons) Business Administration (Puducherry Main Campus)
CUET: As listed by NTA: Accountancy / Business Studies / Economics / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Puducherry Main Campus.
BBA (Hons) Business Administration (Karaikal Campus)
CUET: Business Studies.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Offered at the Karaikal Campus.
BVA Painting
CUET: Fine Arts.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% marks.
Selection: Skill test: drawing from observation (an object or still life, judged on proportion, structure and shading) and memory drawing or thematic composition (judged on imagination, composition and use of colour).
BTech Computer Science and Engineering
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility
10+2 (Academic Stream) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in aggregate of Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science or Informatics Practices.
BTech Energy Science and Technology
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Biology / Environmental Studies / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with 50% marks; must have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
BTech Materials Science and Technology
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Biology / Environmental Studies / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in +2 with 50% marks; must have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science.
▸ Eligibility
10+2 (Academic Stream) with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in aggregate of Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science.
BTech Environmental Engineering
CUET: As listed by NTA: Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics / Biology / Environmental Studies.
▸ Eligibility
10+2 (Academic Stream) with at least 45% marks (a mere pass for OBC and SC/ST) in aggregate of Mathematics, Chemistry and one of Physics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, IT or Biology.
Integrated BTech MBA (CSBS) (5 years)
CUET: Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Business Mathematics.
▸ Eligibility
Pass in 10+2 with a minimum of 50%; Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Business Mathematics must have been studied as a subject in +2.
Integrated MA Social and Economic Administration and Law (SEAL) (5 years)
CUET: General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility
Pass Higher Secondary/Intermediate/Senior Secondary (Central or State Board), or Pre-University/Pre-Degree of a recognised university, or the French Baccalaureate or equivalent, with at least 50% in the qualifying exam.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects does Pondicherry University need for BTech Computer Science and Engineering?
The NTA list shows Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Computer Science. You need 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in aggregate of Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science or Informatics Practices.
▸Is there a skill test for Pondicherry University BVA Painting?
Yes. The list describes a skill test with drawing from observation (an object or still life) and a memory drawing or thematic composition. The CUET paper listed is Fine Arts and the minimum is 50% in +2.
▸Do I need to have studied French for Pondicherry University BA (Hons) French?
Not necessarily. You should have French as a second language at Higher Secondary level, or a Baccalaureat or Brevet. Otherwise you need French from Class 6 to 10 or a pass in the A1 DELF exam. The CUET paper is the General Aptitude Test.
About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.