Best Science colleges in Pondicherry 2026
23 Science colleges in Pondicherry charge between ₹3,060 and ₹1.5 Cr in the first year, and Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Pondicherry — at a glance
| Science colleges | 23 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,060 – ₹1.5 Cr |
| Government / Private | 6 / 17 |
| NIRF-ranked | 9 of 23 |
| Highest package reported | ₹23 L |
| Top rated | Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER] |
Top 23 Science colleges in Pondicherry
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1
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 1964
10.0 Fees from ₹93,690 NIRF #4 101 courses -
2
National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 2009
9.9 Fees from ₹5.94 L NIRF #99 Highest ₹23 L 28 courses -
3
Puducherry Technological University
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹3.62 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹10 L 31 courses -
4
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University - [SBV]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 2008
9.2 Fees from ₹1.5 Cr NIRF #101150 127 courses -
5
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth - [MGMCRI]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 2001
9.0 Fees from ₹1.5 Cr NIRF #42 79 courses -
6
Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Government · est. 2006
9.0 Fees from ₹1.31 Cr 44 courses -
7
Pondicherry University - [PU]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1985
8.6 Fees from ₹77,547 NIRF #151 Highest ₹10.2 L 163 courses -
8
Mother Teresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences - [MTIHS]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1991
8.1 Fees from ₹1.54 L 26 courses -
9
Bharathidasan Government College for Women - [BGCW]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1968
3.9 Fees from ₹6,500 NIRF #201300 7 courses -
10
Achariya Arts and Science College - [AASC]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2004
3.8 Fees from ₹6,500 6 courses -
11
Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2000
3.7 Fees from ₹7,400 NIRF #201300 3 courses -
12
Achariya School of Business & Technology - [ASBT]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2006
1.0 Fees from ₹1.1 L 9 courses -
13
Raak Arts and Science College
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2009
1.0 Fees from ₹19,500 8 courses -
14
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies - [KMCPGS]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1989
1.0 Fees from ₹3,060 NIRF #51 5 courses -
15
Aditya Institute of Management Science and Research
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2022
1.0 Fees from ₹2.4 L 5 courses -
16
Idhaya Arts and Science College for Women
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2004
1.0 Fees from ₹7,400 4 courses -
17
Sri Manakula Vinayagar School of Arts and Science
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2020
1.0 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹4 L 14 courses -
18
Tagore Art College - [TAC]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1961
Fees from ₹7,400 23 courses -
19
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Government Arts College
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1998
Fees from ₹6,500 7 courses -
20
A.G.Padmavathi College of Nursing - [AGPCON]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2013
Fees from ₹1.68 L 4 courses -
21
Sri Chakra Maritime College
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹45,000 2 courses -
22
Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences - [RAGACOVAS]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹2.5 L 3 courses -
23
The French Institute of Pondicherry - [IFP]
Pondicherry, Puducherry · Private · est. 1990
Fees from ₹90,000 2 courses
Showing 23 of 23. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 23 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Pondicherry the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,060 to ₹1.5 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 17 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 9 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Science colleges are there in Pondicherry?
There are 23 Science colleges listed in Pondicherry on this page, of which 6 are government and 17 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Pondicherry?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,060 to ₹1.5 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Pondicherry for Science?
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - [JIPMER] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Pondicherry.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Pondicherry?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹23 L. Packages vary by course and year.