53-678: Pondicherry University , also known as PU , is a central research university located in Kalapet, Pondicherry in Union Territory of Puducherry , India. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 by the Department of Higher Education , Ministry of Education , Government of India . The Vice President of India is the Chancellor along with the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry acting as
106-421: A collection of 4.97 lakh resources, including 2.51 lakh in print and 3.40 lakh in e-resources. PU SHARE is a community initiated by a group of students from Pondicherry University to share goodness through charity, on and around the university campus. This organization has been active in volunteering for social causes since 2016. Their major aim is to uplift the children at "Snehalayam" (a standalone orphanage near
159-480: A number of sea inlets, referred to locally as " backwaters ". Pondicherry experiences extreme coastal erosion as a result of a breakwater constructed in 1989, just to the south of the city. Where there was once a broad, sandy beach, now the city is protected against the sea by a 2-km-long seawall that sits at a height of 8.5 m above sea level. Whilst there was an early seawall made by the French government in 1735, this
212-532: A space for LGBTQIA+ students to share and discuss their experiences. SPECTRA was founded on 15 August 2014 and has been conducting events ever since. One of the first Campus Pride events in India was organized successfully in 2018 at Pondicherry University by SPECTRA. The Earth Sciences Club was founded in September 2013. It conducts field trips, screens documentaries, organize debates, quizzes, treasure hunts, and others. It
265-550: A trading center. The colonial period began with the Portuguese, the first Europeans to conduct trade in textiles, in 1521, and subsequently, the Dutch and the Danes in the 17th century. The prospering trade of Puducherry attracted the French, and the predominant feature of the town was laid by the French pioneer Francois Martin in the form of a French settlement, in 1674. In 1693, Puducherry
318-726: Is also involved with organising the annual event "Mrittika" in the Department of Earth Sciences. The students started the Pondicherry University Quiz Society (PUQS) in June 2012. The inauguration of PUQS was held on 1 August 2011 in Pondicherry University/Lecture Hall Seminar-I. The event was inaugurated by the Director of Education of Pondicherry University, Prof. M. Ramadass . The first quizmaster of
371-544: Is classified by the Köppen climate classification as tropical wet and dry , similar to that of coastal Tamil Nadu. Summer lasts from April to early June, when maximum temperatures may reach 41 °C (106 °F). The average maximum temperature is 36 °C (97 °F). Minimum temperatures are in the order of 28–32 °C (82–90 °F). This is followed by a period of high humidity and occasional thundershowers from June until September. The northeast monsoon sets in during
424-421: Is connected by train to all major Indian cities, such as Chennai, Delhi , Kolkata ( Howrah ), Mumbai , Kanyakumari , Hyderabad , Nagpur , Bhubaneswar , Bengaluru , Visakhapatnam , and Mangalore . Moreover, Villupuram Junction , which is at a distance of around 24 miles (39 km), is connected to several other Indian cities. Pondicherry Airport is located at Lawspet , an Assembly Constituency in
477-424: Is not easily accessible from the city. The government has taken steps to construct a reef and re-dose the sand. The sea is accessible by a small patch of land at Promenade Beach (Goubert Avenue). Moreover, the beach is one of the cleanest in India and has been selected for Blue Flag certification. The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, located on Rue de la Marine, is one of the most important ashrams in India, founded by
530-646: Is ranked 1,001–1,200 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023 and 251–300 in Asia. The QS World University Rankings of 2023 ranked it ranked it 800–1,000 in worldwide and 351–400 in Asia. It was ranked 101–151 in India in both overall and university rankings by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023. The university library, named after Ananda Ranga Pillai ,
583-561: Is the capital and most populous city of the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. The city is in the Puducherry district on the southeast coast of India and is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal to the east and the state of Tamil Nadu , with which it shares most of its culture, heritage, and language. Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, gained its significance as "the French Riviera of
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#1732902466143636-585: Is the list of the schools, departments and centres: Karaikal Campus These centres were established during XII plan when Prof J A K Tareen was vice chancellor. The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) was established in the university as the University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC) in 1992 under the UGC Plan Scheme. It housed three facilities – Mechanical Shop, Glass blowing Shop and Electrical Shop, to provide support in
689-705: The Bay of Bengal on the East Coast Road. It is accessible from Chennai (168 km [104 mi]) and Bengaluru (326 km [203 mi]). Hostel facilities are available on the campus for both males and females. Students from distant places will be given preference on a first-come, first-served basis. The university has a hostel for foreign students that can accommodate more than 30 students. Girls are given rent-free accommodation. All physically challenged students get free education, including free board and lodging in hostels. The university provides free transport off campus and within campus. The university which
742-528: The Central Universities Act, 2009 , which regulates their purpose, powers, governance etc., and established 12 new universities. As of June 2023, the list of central universities published by the UGC includes 56 central universities. The region with the most central universities in India is Delhi with seven universities. There are central universities in all of the states of India except Goa . Of
795-629: The Chief Rector and the President of India is the Visitor of the university. The university is a collegiate university with its jurisdiction spread over the Union Territory of Puducherry located in Tamil Nadu ( Pondicherry and Karaikal ), Kerala ( Mahé ) and Andhra Pradesh ( Yanam ), and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands . The vast jurisdiction over three Union Territories namely gives
848-577: The French Institute of Pondicherry at Saint Louis Street. Puducherry Botanical Gardens is located south of the New Bus Stand. Chunnambar Backwater resort is 8 km (5.0 mi)from Pondicherry, along Cuddalore Main Road. This tropical resort is flanked by a creek on one side. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam on Manakula Vinayagar Street is a Hindu temple to Ganesha. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
901-784: The freedom fighter and spiritual philosopher Sri Aurobindo . Auroville (City of Dawn) is an "experimental" township located 8 km (5.0 mi) northwest of Pondicherry. There are a number of old and large churches in Pondicherry, most of which were built in the 18th and 19th centuries. A number of heritage buildings and monuments are present around Promenade Beach, such as the Children's Park and Dupleix Statue, Gandhi statue, Nehru statue, Le Café, French War Memorial, 19th Century Light House, Bharathi Park, Governors Palace, Romain Rolland Library , Legislative Assembly, Pondicherry Museum , and
954-545: The union territories , there are central universities in Delhi , Jammu and Kashmir , Ladakh and Puducherry . The establishment Act of universities established by the Central Universities Act, 2009 , or after it, is noted. All other universities were established by a specific Act. Pondicherry Pondicherry ( / ˌ p ɒ n d ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛr i / PON -dih- CHERR -ee ; Tamil: [paːɳɖit͡ːʃeːɾi] ; French : Pondichéry IPA: [pɔ̃.di.ʃe.ʁi] )
1007-662: The 13th centuries, until it was replaced by the Pandya Kingdom, in the 13th century. The Vijayanagar Empire took control of almost all of southern India in the 14th century and maintained control until 1638, when they were supplanted by the Sultan of Bijapur . In 1674, the French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry, and this outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India . The French governor François Martin made remarkable improvements to
1060-539: The British period, until 1954. It was a reign of 138 years under the French, who on 31 October 1954 left Indian shores following a de facto transfer of power. Nearby places such as Arikamedu , Ariyankuppam , Kakayanthoppe, Villianur , and Bahour, which were colonised by the French East India Company over a period of time and later became the union territory of Pondicherry, have recorded histories that predate
1113-782: The East" after the advent of French colonialisation in India. Puducherry is the Tamil interpretation of "new town" and mainly derives from "Poduke", the name of the marketplace or "port town" for Roman trade in the 1st century, as mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea . The settlement was once an abode of learned scholars versed in the Vedas , hence it was also known as Vedapuri. The history of Puducherry can broadly be classified into two periods: pre-colonial and colonial. The pre-colonial period started with
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#17329024661431166-548: The Peace of Ryswick, it was agreed by all parties to return conquered territories, and in 1699, Pondicherry was handed back to the French. On 16 January 1761, the British captured Pondicherry from the French, but it was returned under the 1763 Treaty of Paris , at the conclusion of the Seven Years' War . The British took control of the area again in 1793, at the Siege of Pondicherry , amid
1219-673: The Pondicherry State Government Employees Central Federation presented a status paper on the fiscal and social crisis in Puducherry to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh . The report stated that a "combination of a staggering debt, stagnant tax revenues and rampant misappropriation of funds has throttled the economy of the Union Territory" and called for measures on a war footing to "deliver good governance and end corruption". The climate of Pondicherry
1272-482: The Pondicherry University campus) by helping them in academics as well as their necessities. A few other programmes organised by them include the monthly food donation drive every month of the academic year, blood donation at nearby hospitals and free tuition classes for kids at the orphanage. "INSPIRE" is the annual event that aims at promotion as well as fundraising for PU SHARE activities. SPECTRA provides
1325-849: The Silver Jubilee celebrations of Pondicherry University was held on 18 October 2010. Dr. C Rangarajan , Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, delivered the keynote address. Lieutenant governor of Puducherry , Iqbal Singh , who was the Chief Rector of the university, was present at the function. Professor J. A. K. Tareen , Vice Chancellor presided over the function. Central university (India) Central universities in India are public universities established by an Act of Parliament and are under
1378-495: The Union Territory of Puducherry function under the administrative control of the local administration department. The Puducherry municipality, under the Puducherry district, comprises the former communes of Puducherry and Mudaliarpet, with its headquarters in Puducherry. It has a total of 42 wards spread over an area of 19.46 km (7.51 sq mi). Wards 1–10 are north of the city; wards 11–19 are in Boulevard Town , and
1431-466: The Union Territory of Puducherry. It has direct flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru . Pondicherry is a tourist destination. The city has many colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues which, combined with the town planning and French-style avenues in the old districts, still preserve much of the colonial ambiance. While the sea is a draw for tourists, Pondicherry no longer has the sandy beaches that once graced its coastline. The breakwater to
1484-638: The Wars of the French Revolution , and returned it to France in 1814. On 18 March 1954, a number of resolutions were passed by the municipalities in Pondicherry, demanding an immediate merger with India. Some days later, similar resolutions were passed by the municipalities in Karaikal. The resolutions had the full support of the French Indian Councillors, popularly known as ministers, and the president of
1537-554: The city and its commercial ties, facing at the same time strong opposition from the Dutch and the English. He entered into extended negotiations with the sultans of Golconda through the intercession of several roving French merchants and doctors who were in favour with the sultan. Trading in jewellery and precious stones, which had become highly fashionable in European courts, was one among many activities. Five trading posts were established along
1590-465: The colonial period. Poduke or Poduca (marketplace) was a Roman trading destination from the third century BCE. Poduca has been identified as possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), located about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the modern city of Pondicherry. The area was part of the Pallava Kingdom of Kanchipuram in the 4th century. The Cholas of Thanjavur held it from the 10th to
1643-552: The critical intertidal zone . Whenever gaps appear as the stones fall into the continually eroding seabed, the government adds more boulders. Pondicherry's seawall has also caused beach erosion to migrate further up the coast, to the fishing villages in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu to the north of the city. In 2012, the Ministry of Power inaugurated the "Smart Grid" project in Puducherry. Farming around Pondicherry includes crops such as rice, pulses, sugarcane, coconuts, and cotton. In 2016,
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1696-415: The harbour and other hard structures constructed on the shore caused extreme coastal erosion, and the sand from Pondicherry's Promenade Beach has disappeared entirely. As a result of the city's seawall and groyne construction, the beaches further up the coast to the north have also been lost. An enormous deposition of sand has accrued to the south of the harbour breakwater, but this is not a large beach and
1749-548: The middle of October, and Pondicherry gets the bulk of its annual rainfall during the period from October to December. The annual average rainfall is 1,355 millimetres or 53 inches. Winters are very warm, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows often dipping to around 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). According to the 2011 census of India , Pondicherry had a population of 244,377, with 124,947 females and 119,430 males. It had an average literacy rate of 80.6%, with male literacy at 84.6% and female literacy at 76.7%. Ten per cent of
1802-415: The population was under six years of age. The majority of people in Pondicherry speak Tamil . There is a community of French people and a number of French institutions, such as a French consulate, the French Institute of Pondicherry , and L' Alliance française . The city of Puducherry comprises two municipalities, Puducherry and Uzhavarkarai . Both the municipalities and the commune panchayats in
1855-647: The purview of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education , except for nine universities which are under the purview of other ministries. In general, universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 . In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Central universities, in addition, are covered by
1908-654: The reign of the Pallavas , who ruled the empire from 325 to 900, after which came the Chola dynasty , from 900 to 1279, and the Pandya dynasty , from 1279 to 1370. During the 14th century, the city was under the rule of Naikship of Gingee of the Vijayanagara Empire , from 1370 to 1614, when it was conquered by the Sultan of Bijapur , who ruled it from 1614 to 1638. It was during this period that Portuguese and Danish merchants used it as
1961-441: The remaining wards are southwest of the city centre. There are two proposals by the Puducherry government, firstly to merge Pondicherry and Oulgaret municipalities and upgrade the Pondicherry municipality into a '" municipal corporation ", and secondly to upgrade Villianur and Ariyankuppam commune panchayats into municipalities, which would increase the Pondicherry region's urban area around 155 km (60 sq mi) of
2014-549: The repair and servicing of scientific equipment. Fabrication of components for experimental setups is undertaken. The USIC has executed design, development and fabrication works ranging from custom designed sample holders/cells to electronic instrumentation and control modules. In 2005, the centre was reorganised into Central Instrumentation Facility under the School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences and analytical instruments are added to provide analytical service, in addition to
2067-465: The representative assembly. These municipalities represented roughly 90% of the population of the French possessions, and they called upon the government of France to take urgent and necessary measures to give effect to the wishes of the people. The government of India had made it clear that the cultural and other rights of the people would be fully respected. They were not asking for the immediate transfer of de jure sovereignty of France. Their suggestion
2120-524: The show was Nikhil Kurien Jacob. The tagline of the Quiz Society is "It's all about Quizzing." Puduvai Vaani, the community radio station (CRS) established by Pondicherry University with the support of UGC located in National Capital Territory of Delhi , India. It works under FM 107.8 MHz a frequency, which is currently extended to a catchments area of 20 km (12 mi) radius from
2173-656: The south Indian coast between 1668 and 1674. The city was separated by a canal into the French Quarter and the Indian Quarter. On 21 August 1693, during the Nine Years' War , Pondicherry was captured by the Dutch. The governor of Dutch Coromandel , Laurens Pit the Younger, sailed with a fleet of seventeen ships and 1,600 men from Nagapattinam and bombarded Pondicherry for two weeks, after which Francois Martin surrendered it. At
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2226-579: The suggestion which they made would help to promote a settlement, which they greatly desired. On 18 October 1954, in a general election involving 178 people in municipal Pondicherry and the Commune of Panchayat, 170 people were in favour of the merger, and eight people voted against. The de facto transfer of the French Indian territories from French governance to the Indian union took place on 1 November 1954 and
2279-475: The total 292 km (113 sq mi). Pondicherry is connected to Chennai via the East Coast Road through Mahabalipuram . There are daily bus services from several main stops from Chennai. The Pondicherry Road Transport Corporation runs buses within the city and outside. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates air-conditioned bus services from Chennai to Pondicherry. Pondicherry
2332-421: The university a national character. The residents speak diverse languages such as English, Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , Hindi , Bengali , Odia , Assamese , Kannada and French. Local skill sets are advanced through several vocational programs such as paramedical courses using the on-site hospital facilities. Pondicherry University is located on a campus spread over around 1,000 acres (400 ha), facing
2385-453: The university campus. The test transmission of Puduvai Vaani – Community Radio Station was started on 23 August 2008. This was an initiative by Prof. J. A. K. Tareen . It was inaugurated by Shri V. Narayanasamy , Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Planning & Parliamentary Affairs on 27 December 2008 in the presence of Shri P.Chidambaram , Hon’ble Union Home Minister. The full-time transmission started on 1 January 2009. The valedictory of
2438-567: The workshop facilities. Teaching and research are its primary functions as in other Central Universities. It has over 100 affiliated colleges located in Union Territory of Puducherry ( Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu , Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, Mahé in Kerala and Yanam in Andhra Pradesh ), Union Territory of Lakshadweep , Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands . Pondicherry University
2491-540: Was captured by the Dutch and subsequently restored in 1699, with the Treaty of Ryswick . The French acquired Mahé in 1720, Yanam in 1731, and Karaikal in 1738. The British captured the city from the French but returned it following the Treaty of Paris, in 1763. This Anglo-French war continued until 1814, where France found itself in control of the settlements of Puducherry , Mahé, Yanam, Karaikal, and Chandernagor , even during
2544-517: Was established as the union territory of Pondicherry . The treaty effecting the de jure transfer was signed in 1956. However, due to opposition in France, the ratification of this treaty by the French National Assembly only took place on 16 August 1962. The topography of Pondicherry is the same as that of coastal Tamil Nadu . Pondicherry's average elevation is at sea level and includes
2597-509: Was established in September 1986 with one deputy librarian and two assistant librarians. It was moved to the present locale as an independent building in July 1990. The library is renowned for its disabled-friendly modern infrastructure spanning 80,000 sq. ft. It is fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled, offering services for the visually challenged, along with proactive services utilizing RFID technology. Additionally, it provides 24/7 remote access to
2650-583: Was in B grade for 20 years, in 2007–2012, when Prof. J. A. K. Tareen was vice chancellor. Over 300 new faculty and 22 new departments were started and new campuses at Karaikal and Andaman. It became an A grade, and in the first NIRF ranking, it came in the top 11 of Indian universities. The entire academic structure was reorganized during the tenure of Prof J. A. K. Tareen , who established over 20 new departments and new schools with over 80 new programs. The university has 14 schools and 52 departments distributed across Pondicherry and Karaikal campus. The following
2703-405: Was in existence before the French came and settled in Pondicherry in 1666. Sengazhuneer Amman at Veerampattinam village is one of the oldest temples in Pondicherry, situated about 7 km (4.3 mi) away from the city centre. The car festival conducted in mid-August is famous in Puducherry and other neighbouring states. The festival takes place on the fifth Friday since the commencement of
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#17329024661432756-400: Was not "hard structure coastal defence" so much as an adjunct to the old shipping pier and a transition from the beach to the city. Today, the seawall consists of rows of granite boulders reinforced every year in an attempt to stop erosion. As a consequence of the seawall, there is severe seabed erosion and turbulence at the coastal margin, resulting in an extreme loss of biodiversity within
2809-417: Was that a de facto transfer of the administration should take place immediately, while French sovereignty should continue until the constitutional issue had been settled. Both India and France would have to make necessary changes in their respective constitutions. All this would take time, while the demand of the people was for an immediate merger without a referendum. The government of India was convinced that
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