Pondichery University Distance Education Hostel Fees

Hostel : Fees

Limited Hostel facility is available on the campus for boys and girls. Students from distant places will be given preference on first come first served basis. The University has a well furnished hostel for foreign students which can accommodate more than 30 students whose fees structure will be different from the general hostel fees.

Refundable:  

The caution deposit of Rs.3000/- (for Indian nationals) and Rs.6000/- (for foreign nationals) is to be paid while joining the hostel. This will be refunded after vacating the hostel by means of account transfer/ account payee cheque subject to surrender of original challan after deducting dues if any. Open cheque will not be issued under any circumstances. Therefore student must necessarily open bank account.

Non-Refundable : 

The rent is to be paid every year during the beginning of the Academic year in June/July as follows: 1. P.G. and M.Phil. students (room rent for 10 months) - Rs.900/- p.a.
2. Ph.D. (Room Rent for 10 months) - Rs.1800/-p.a.
3. General Amenities Fund - Rs.500/- p.a.
4. Establishment Charges - Rs.300/- p.a.
5. Application Fees (at the time of admission only) - Rs.25/-

No room rent is charged from girl students and SC/ST boys students (copy of community certificate duly attested by gazetted officer to be produced). However they have to pay all other fees like application for admission, General Amenities Fund, Establishment charges, Caution Deposit, etc. Hostel accommodation for M.Phil. students and Ph.D. students are 15 months and 4 years respectively from the date of admission/occupation of Hostel rooms. They cannot stay in the hostel beyond this period even if they have not submitted their theses or not completed the viva.