Puducherry Technological University

Puducherry, PuducherryEstd. 1984UGC, AICTE, NBAState University

Fees / year: ₹1.5L
Courses: 10+
NIRF Engineering: 201–300
Established: 1984

About Puducherry Technological University

Puducherry Technological University (PTU) is a state university of the Union Territory of Puducherry, on a 185.8-acre campus along East Coast Road at Pillaichavady, beside the Bay of Bengal. It grew out of Pondicherry Engineering College, set up in 1985 under the Seventh Five-Year Plan, and became a university on 5 September 2020 under the Puducherry Technological University Act, 2019. It is the first state university of the Union Territory, and the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Engineering and Technology in Karaikal is its constituent college.

The university runs B.Tech programmes in computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence and data science, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics, electronics and instrumentation, civil, mechanical, chemical and mechatronics engineering, along with M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc and PhD programmes. B.Tech seats are filled through the Puducherry CENTAC counselling and through JoSAA and CSAB on JEE Main ranks, while a university committee allots postgraduate seats. Three of its B.Tech programmes hold NBA accreditation. In NIRF 2025 it is placed in the 201-300 band for engineering.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established: 1984
Institution type: Government
Location: Puducherry, Puducherry
Affiliation: State University
Approvals: UGC, AICTE, NBA
NIRF 2025: 201–300 Engineering
Programmes: 10Engineering
UG fees: ₹1.5L a year
Website: ptuniv.edu.in

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

201–300EngineeringRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.

Courses and Fees

10 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

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Course	Level	Specialisations	First-year tuition
Bachelor of Technology	Undergraduate	10	₹1,50,000

Fee structure

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Main

Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

First-year and lateral-entry B.Tech seats are filled through the Puducherry government's CENTAC counselling and, for JoSAA/CSAB seats, on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB. M.Tech, MCA and M.Sc seats are allotted centrally by the university's PG Admission Committee (PGAC).

Puducherry Technological University Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats

Programme	General	EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST
Computer Science and Engineering	62,405	—	23,294	10,698	5,760
Information Technology	63,644	9,663	23,361	11,227	—
Chemical Engineering	64,410	11,091	23,386	11,445	—
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	64,597	—	24,545	10,774	4,283
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	67,555	11,415	24,971	11,622	—
Mechanical Engineering	70,294	11,451	25,317	9,445	—

Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

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Puducherry Technological University: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Puducherry Technological University?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Puducherry Technological University is placed in the 201–300 band in Engineering.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Puducherry Technological University?

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Puducherry Technological University closed at JEE Main rank 62,405 for General gender-neutral seats in the All India quota (opening rank 51,069). Closing ranks for other categories: OBC-NCL 23,294, SC 10,698 and ST 5,760.

What is the fee at Puducherry Technological University?

First-year tuition at Puducherry Technological University is ₹1,50,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Puducherry Technological University offer?

Puducherry Technological University offers 10 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.

Which entrance exams does Puducherry Technological University accept?

Depending on the course, admission to Puducherry Technological University is through JEE Main.

What is the admission process at Puducherry Technological University?

Is Puducherry Technological University a government or private institution?

Puducherry Technological University is a government institution in Puducherry, Puducherry, established in 1984. It is affiliated to State University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Puducherry Technological University?

Puducherry Technological University lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and NBA.