Pondicherry University Faculty

Pondicherry University boasts a highly qualified faculty, with all members holding PhDs and many having post-doctoral experience from prestigious institutions like IITs and international universities. The faculty's average age ranges from 30 to 50, with specializations across various fields, including computer science, electronics, and marine biology. They are experienced in teaching and actively engage in research, contributing to projects funded by DBT, DST, and ICMR. The student-to-faculty ratio varies across departments, generally around 25:1, though it can be as low as 1:6.

Exams are conducted twice a year, with two internal assessments and one external exam per semester. Faculty members are generally described as friendly and supportive, though there are some reports of communication gaps and ego issues in certain departments. Each department has a blend of permanent and guest faculty, with some departments relying on PhD scholars for teaching. Faculty provide career guidance, support for research, and utilize modern teaching methods, ensuring students receive a comprehensive education.

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SATHIYA MURTHY K

5.0Helpful

MBA, General

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026(Enrolled 2025)

Let your Light Shine

Faculty:

The relationship between the Faculty and the students is a great friendly relationship. There are 10 faculties in one department for 10 classes in a department. Each class has 60 to 70 students and for them there will be one faculty for 1 or 2 subjects. There is no particular faculty I like very much. Each and every faculty is my favourite. Every professors will respect each and every students and treat them like their own sons and daughters and will help them even in their down phases. Similarly there is no professors that I don't like. I like all the professors in my college. Because everyone helped me in my studies, careers, and also in many things they guided me. There are almost 3 exams in one semester. 2 internal examination which is conducted for 50 marks in the mid of the semester. One exam is conducted after 2 months the start of one semester and another internal exam in conducted before one month of start of semester examination. And the last is the Semester Examination which is conducted at the end of the semester usually in December months and May months. Semester exam is for 100 marks and it will be converted to 50... The two internal exam marks of 50 and 50 is added to 100 marks and then converted to 50... Now those semester 50 and combined internal 50 added together to 100 for overall semester exam marks.

Pavithra Velu

5.0

BA {Hons.}, English

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026(Enrolled 2019)

Affordable Education with a Strong Academic Foundation.

The faculty to student ratio in my college was good, which is fairly reasonable for the goverment institution. Most of the professors are approable and supportive. Mrs Beenu was my favorite professor she easily clarify my doubts and very supportive.

ABHINAV M

2.9Helpful

M.Sc, Marine Biology

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026(Enrolled 2023)

Campus Life in an island

Student Snaps:

Pondicherry University maintains a professional and approachable academic environment, typically characterized by a faculty-to-student ratio ranging from 1:18 to 1:25 depending on the specific department. Faculty members are widely regarded as highly qualified, with approximately 97% holding PhD degrees, and they are often described as friendly and helpful, especially in laboratory settings. Students have specifically highlighted Ganesh Sir (as noted in your experience) and Dr. Shankar in Biochemistry for their ability to explain complex concepts from the basics up. While most professors are easily accessible, some students have noted that senior faculty can be quite busy, leading them to rely on supportive PhD scholars for day-to-day guidance.

Treesa James

3.7Helpful

BA {Hons.}, Sociology

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025(Enrolled 2025)

Life in PU

The faculty - student relationship is not at all bad.It is also depends on the nature and behaviour of faculty and student.professors are approachable,but busy also.For 1st year ug students phd scholars will be taking class.They are friendly and helpful.There are minimum two internal exams.It is medium - hard range.It is easy then we study and follow the instructions of tutors.The no of students who gets supply is less.The course curriculum has good standard and quality.

Kiruthiga

2.6Helpful

B.Tech, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Most accurate review on Rgcet

Rgcet comes under Pondicherry university. In This university it is very easy to clear the exams. So teachers don't put actual effort in importing knowledge the the students. Most Teachers in this college are very lethargic. But compared to other affiliated colleges in Pondicherry this is little ok. In CSE and IT department, the faculties are good and the placement is also fine. In BME and ECE department, it is not so great. There is only 2 or 3 faculty who care about the students placement and knowledge factor. The student to teacher ratio is 50:1 approximately. The exams are not thst difficult. Predicted questions only are asked. And the correction is also very lenient. Only few students fail to clear. The course curriculum is good.

Aysha Hanan

3.0Helpful

B.Sc {Hons.}, Life Science

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Pondicherry University - The green campus

There is a fare faculty to student ratio.Most of them are approachable and some are not . There is faculty named Dr Shankar (biochemistry) he was very approachable and good teacher , teaches from the basics to the top. There will be 2 or3 internals before the sem exams for each subject. The internals schedule will not be in a fixed way and will be in a rush. The exams are of moderate level not too hard or too easy . Most of the students manage to pass . We have refer to many books for the exam because the papers are checked by professors who expect high level answers. The course curriculum is relevant in a way that we can explore all the branches of life sciences.

Ilayarathi

3.6Helpful

B.Sc + B.Ed

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025(Enrolled 2018)

About my college

Faculty members are good. Their teaching also that is govt college only but they give more efforts to students development. Only 2 semester per year, otherwise class test also conducted for student development. That is very useful to buy more marks for semester exam

RUTHRA

BA + L.L.B

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

Ruthra college life

Likes

The faculties there in my college are very precious we have got

In my college the faculties are very working person's and they will be friendly to students.and in the exam times they will help more to study the students .the faculties are very helpful and precious for us

Praveen

BA + B.Ed

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

All about Pondicherry University

Dislikes

Some professors and scholars are not fit to be reached here and still they opt this place

In my class there are 70 students from various major and one common course and we have 3 teachers for that one common course which contains three papers. In my history department there is a professor called ruman Banerjee he is good and gives important to practical learning and execution he takes us to field sites and help us understand the subject more clearly. There is a professor called luv (in tamil) his english is so bad students have difficulties to understand what he is saying. In a year there are 2 semester each having four papers 2 from major and 2 from ITEP. On a average 3-5 students have difficulties clearing the paper. The course curriculum covers practical theories and essential skills for us to survive in the domain.

Suresh Raja

3.2Helpful

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

My own view

Lab facilities and friendly teaching nature

Almost every faculty are friendly in the college. Semester is conducted based on revised college schedule. Paper correction are based on college and department staffs. Internal marks are alloted 25 . Cat 1,cat2,model exam , assignment, attendance each carries 5 marks for internal. Lab contains serperate exams including model practical.

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