FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR'S DESK
I have great pleasure to place on record that the Pondicherry University Community College (PUCC), a constituent College of Pondicherry University - A Central University established in1985 by an Act of Parliament, continues to cater to the educational needs of the youth, orienting them towards vocational education and developing specific job skills. The College is committed to its motto of "Education for employment through skill development". Its primary mission is to provide effective education to build the capacity of the youth from lesser privileged sections of the society with a creative model of education for upliftment. It imparts hands on training by partnering with industries operating with the state of art technology and facilities to fulfil NSQF [National Skill Qualification Frame Work].
The College is a forerunner of the Community College model in our country. I am proud of the appreciations received by the College from the honourable Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, and the Chancellor of Universities for the yeomen service rendered by PUCC in vocationalizing the College education and towards nation building during his address in the 28th Annual Convocation of Pondicherry University.
PUCC has received the 'Best College award' from the Government of Puducherry and also "Transforming - Education Award" from BNI Bonjour an International NGO, for successfully moving the College towards online education platform during the Covid-19 pandemic. The College is 100% Wi-Fi enabled since 2021.
The college has been doing extremely well with its Campus recruitment drive, providing part time placements and paid projects in the industry, syllabi in line with the National Education Policy - 2020, international student exchange with United States of America under the US-CCIP programme, gender equality, transparency and accountability and a number of measures of good governance.
I wish the Community exploits the services of the Community College to groom the future executives, entrepreneurs, agniveers and technocrats for our nation.
Prof. Gurmeet Singh
Vice-Chancellor
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Pondicherry University Community College (PUCC) is the first conceptualized Community College in India. It came into existence on 16th October, 1995 with the University Grants Commission’s recognition through Ministry of Education, Government of India. Since its inception it has been rendering the best possible service to community of underprivileged youth of Puducherry Union Territory, Tamil Nadu and PAN India. PUCC offers Vocational courses which are cotemporary for the youth in line with the New National Education Policy of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Synchronizing with the expectation of the stakeholders, PUCC offers education in skill based vocational and regular stream of courses. The imparting of knowledge and skill in PUCC involves salient features like in situ demonstrative and theory classes, field trips combined with internship / in plant training programs simultaneously. It assures a platform for enhancement of skills through empowerment leading to employment, vertical mobility to higher studies and state of employability. Besides a special emphasis is given for building human values and leadership skills among the students.
Appreciations have pour in to the College for the novelties and innovations imparted through on-line mode of education, conduct of examinations and functioning of PUCC during the time of acute pandemic due to Covid-19. I whole heartedly dedicate the achievements of PUCC to the Faculty, Staff & Students as their relentless efforts are instrumental to attain the same.
I warmly welcome the new students to enjoy the aroma of vocational education with practical exposure and the beauty of employability with a blend of achievements by selecting and studying a course of their choice in PUCC and assure our best services to the student community at all times.
Prof. LALITHA RAMAKRISHNAN
Principal (i/c)