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PU MBA (IB) Fees
The MBA (International Business) programme at Pondicherry University carries the same fee structure as other MBA programmes at the university, making it one of the most affordable specialised international business programmes in India. The total tuition fee for the entire 2-year (4-semester) programme is Rs. 32,000 (Rs. 8,000 per semester). Additional charges including admission fee, special fees, and other levies are collected in the odd semesters, making the first-semester payment approximately Rs. 64,000-75,000. The total academic fee for the full course is approximately Rs. 1.46 Lakhs. Hostel accommodation is optional and subject to availability.
Fee Structure
| Fee Component | Semester I (Rs.) | Semester II (Rs.) | Semester III (Rs.) | Semester IV (Rs.) | Total (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 32,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | 7,000 | - | - | - | 7,000 |
| Special Fee / Other Charges | ~49,000-56,000 | ~8,000 | ~49,000-56,000 | ~8,000 | ~1,07,000 |
| Total Academic Fee (approx.) | ~64,000-75,000 | ~16,000-17,000 | ~64,000-70,000 | ~16,000-17,000 | ~1,46,000 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, approx.) | ~19,000 | ~16,000 | ~19,000 | ~16,000 | ~70,000 |
| Total Fees (without Hostel) | ~1,46,000 | ||||
| Total Fees (with Hostel) | ~2,16,000 |
- Hostel accommodation is not mandatory; it is subject to availability and allotted on the recommendation of the Head of Department.
- Preference is given to students from distant places.
- Hostel fees include Room Rent (Rs. 900/year for PG students), General Amenities Fund (Rs. 700/year), Establishment Charges (Rs. 300/year), and Application Fee (Rs. 75, one-time).
- Mess fees are paid separately each semester (approximately Rs. 15,000-19,000 per semester).
- A refundable caution deposit of Rs. 3,000 is payable at the time of hostel admission (refunded on vacating).
- SC/ST students are exempt from room rent.
- Differently-abled students receive rent-free accommodation.
- Exam fees are paid separately (approximately Rs. 1,700-2,500 per semester).
- No EMI option is officially mentioned; fees are payable at the beginning of each semester.
- Fee figures are based on 2025-26 data; 2026-27 fees may be marginally revised.
- NRI quota total course fee is approximately Rs. 8.39 Lakhs.
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