Pondicherry University is situated in Kalapet, Pondicherry. This university was established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

PUDUCHERRY: Four men on two motorcycles trespassed into Pondicherry ... the university auditorium. The egregious act of these individuals caused considerable distress among the student community ...

Pondicherry University Vice-Chancellor (i/c) K. Tharanikkarasu, and two Varsity professors were among the 87 leading academicians from across India to participate in a knowledge summit in ...