Best Colleges in Puducherry 2026

Explore 39 top colleges in Puducherry with detailed information on fees, placements, NIRF rankings, courses, and admission processes.

Total Colleges

Streams Available

1.2-11.0

Avg Package (LPA)

Multidisciplinary, Engineering, Medical

Top Streams

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Multidisciplinary(19)Engineering(10)Medical(7)Science(1)Pharmacy, Nursing, Paramedical(1)Law(1)

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#5 NIRF

JIPMER Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹5.0K

Avg Package

₹11 LPA

Placement

97%

Highest

₹35 LPA

Est. 1823Apply Now

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JIP

#5 NIRF

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹2.40 L

Avg Package

₹8 LPA

Placement

95%

Est. 1960View Details →

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#36 NIRF

MGMCRI Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalPrivateNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹2.00 L

Avg Package

₹7 LPA

Placement

90%

Highest

₹18.4 LPA

Est. 1960View Details →

Popular Streams in Puducherry

Top College Cities in Puducherry

Puducherry(32)Karaikal(6)Yanam(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colleges in Puducherry

How many colleges are there in Puducherry?

SeekCampus lists 39 colleges in Puducherry across 6 streams including Multidisciplinary, Engineering, Medical and more. These include 23 Government, 14 Private, 2 Deemed colleges.

What are the top streams in Puducherry?

The most popular streams in Puducherry are Multidisciplinary (19 colleges), Engineering (10 colleges), Medical (7 colleges), Science (1 colleges), Pharmacy, Nursing, Paramedical (1 colleges). Each stream offers diverse course options and career paths.

What is the average placement package in Puducherry colleges?

Average placement packages in Puducherry colleges range from ₹1.2 LPA to ₹11 LPA, depending on the college, stream, and course. Top-ranked institutions typically offer significantly higher packages.

Which are the best engineering colleges in Puducherry?

Puducherry has 10 engineering colleges listed on SeekCampus. You can filter and compare them by NIRF ranking, placement rate, fees, and other parameters to find the best fit for you.

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PIM

#48 NIRF

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalPrivateNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹60.0K

Avg Package

₹8 LPA

Placement

90%

Highest

₹18.5 LPA

Est. 2001Apply Now

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#68 NIRF

Pondicherry University

Puducherry, Puducherry

ScienceGovernmentNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹10.0K

Avg Package

₹4.5 LPA

Placement

75%

Highest

₹22.7 LPA

Est. 1985View Details →

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PEC

#74 NIRF

Pondicherry Engineering College

Puducherry, Puducherry

EngineeringGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹40.0K

Avg Package

₹5 LPA

Placement

78%

Highest

₹10 LPA

Est. 1984View Details →

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NIT

#94 NIRF

National Institute of Technology Puducherry

Karaikal, Puducherry

EngineeringGovernmentNAAC B++

Fees/Year

₹1.75 L

Avg Package

₹7.5 LPA

Placement

75%

Highest

₹18 LPA

Est. 2010Apply Now

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SMV

#175 NIRF

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (SMVEC)

Puducherry, Puducherry

EngineeringPrivateNAAC A

Avg Package

₹4.3 LPA

Placement

75%

Est. 1999Apply Now

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RGC

Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAGACOVAS)

Puducherry, Puducherry

MultidisciplinaryGovernmentNAAC A

Est. 1994Apply Now

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AVM

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalDeemedNAAC A

Est. 1999View Details →

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PIM

Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences

Puducherry, Puducherry

MedicalPrivateNAAC A

Est. 2000View Details →

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PEC

Puducherry Engineering College

Puducherry, Puducherry

EngineeringGovernmentNAAC A

Est. 1985View Details →

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