Pondicherry University Community College

Pondicherry University is a Central University established by an UGC Act of Parliament in October 1985. It is an affiliating University with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry, Lakshwadeep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The University aims to disseminate and advance knowledge by teaching, research and extension. It also aims to promote interdisciplinary studies along with integrated and innovative courses to meet the current trends and demands of the industry at large. The University’s motto is 'Vers la Lumiere' meaning 'towards the light'. The main campus is located in Kalapet, 10 km from the town. It is adorned with a serene and beautiful campus of 800 acres adjoining the scenic Bay of Bengal. The University has entered into MoUs with a good number of reputed International and National institutions for collaboration and faculty development. The University has a full-fledged placement cell. Students of Pondicherry University, Community College and all affiliating institutions make use of this facility and get placed in highly reputed firms, industries and multinational companies.