Pondicherry University

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: 1. to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities, 2. to make special provisions for studies in French and for integrated courses in humanities and sciences in the educational programmes, and 3. 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.