MAHATMA GANDHI

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE

Mahe, U.T. of Puducherry

INFORMATION
INFORMATION BROCHURE
BROCHURE

ADMISSION
to
Undergraduate Courses
2024‑2025

www.mggacmahe.ac.in
 GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE,

MAHE
(NAAC B GRADE, NIRF : 101‑150 (2023), AFFILIATED TO PONDICHERRY
UNIVERSITY)

Information Brochure

Admission to UG Courses 2024-2025

Online Application at
www.mggacmahe.ac.in

CHALAKKARA, P.O. NEW MAHE, MAHE ‑ 673 311

[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319
 This Information Brochure is only for general information and guidance for
candidates seeking admission to UG Courses in Mahatma Gandhi Government
Arts College, Mahe, Puducherry functioning under the Govt. of Puducherry,
and is not a legal document and is subject to alteration/change without prior
notice. Visit College Website regularly for updates.

Dr. C. A. Assif
Principal
Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College
Mahe, U.T. of Puducherry

Compiled on 2024/05/27 at 17:39:00 by

Sandeep K V, Assistant Professor of Physics, Technical Coordinator of Admissions
For Admission committee.
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Contents
1 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 1
1.1 SALIENT FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 HELP‑DESK 2

3 COURSES OFFERED ‑ AS PER NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2

4 PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION 4

4.1 Jurisdiction of Court cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5 MODE OF COMMUNICATION 6

6 TENTATIVE SCHEDULES FOR ADMISSION TO VARIOUS COURSES 6

7 APPLICATION, PROCESSING AND COUNSELLING FEES 7

7.1 How to Pay Application Fee ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8 AGE CRITERIA 8

9 NATIONALITY CRITERIA 8

10 RESIDENCE CRITERIA 8

11 RESERVATION OF SEATS 9
11.1 Reservation to Residents of Kerala State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11.2 Reservation to Residents of Lakshadweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11.3 Reservation to Residents of UT of Puducherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

12 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS 13
12.1 Lateral Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

13 SELECTION PROCEDURE 15
13.1 Procedure for Preparing Merit Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13.2 Weightage Marks for NSS/NCC/Bharath Scouts and Guides cadets . . . . . . . . . 15
13.3 Number of Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13.4 Choice Subjects for merit mark calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13.5 Tie breaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13.6 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

14 FEE STRUCTURE 16
14.1 Fees payable to the College (Subject to Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.2 Fees Payable To Pondicherry University at the Time of Admission Only . . . . . . 16

15 SEAT MATRIX 16

16 SPECIAL FEATURES 19

17 RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR MAHE RESIDENTS IN COLLEGES IN KERALA 20

18 LIST OF ANNEXURES 21

19 OFF‑LINE APPLICATION FORM (2024‑‘25) 23

20 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ON‑LINE APPLICATION (2024‑‘25) 27

20.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO FILL ON‑LINE APPLICATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
21 ADMISSION COUNSELLING GUIDELINES (2024‑‘25) 41

22 ANTI‑RAGGING AFFIDAVIT (2024‑‘25) 45

23 RULES REGARDING MOBILE PHONE/SMART PHONE/LAPTOPS AND OTHER ELEC‑

TRONIC GADGETS USAGE (2024‑‘25) 47

24 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ADMITTED STUDENTS (2024‑‘25) 49

Figures
1 Courses and Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Stages of Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 QR code to pay application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 College Website Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Admission Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7 Application Number & Password in email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9 Click Complete Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10 Enter the basic details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11 Click SAVE button in each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
12 Marks Scored in the Qualifying Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
13 Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
14 Study Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
15 Upload the documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
16 Preview/Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
17 PDF Preview generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
18 PDF Final generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
19 Application Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Tables
1 Courses Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Admission Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Age Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Reservation of Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 Sports Quota Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Eligibility conditions for UG Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8 Fee Payable to College ‑ UG Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9 Fee payable to University ‑ UG Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 UG Seat Matrix 2024‑‘25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
11 Reciprocal Seats for Mahe Residents in Kerala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12 Documents to be uploaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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1 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE

Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, situated at Mount Vera, Chalakkara, Mahe and built
in a serene, picturesque, sprawling campus is an outcome of the efforts of the Puducherry admin‑
istration with the avowed objective of imparting quality education in Humanities and Science to
all the constituent units of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The College was inaugurated on 11th December 1970 by Shri. B.D.Jatti, His Excellency the Lt.
Governor of Puducherry and Prof. M.M. Ghani, Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut, unveiled
the plaque. The function was presided over by Shri.M.O.H. Farook, the Honourable Chief Minister
of Puducherry.
The institution started off as a junior college affiliated to the University of Calicut. It attained the
status of a full‑fledged degree college in the year 1973 and a Post Graduate Institution in the year
1992. The college is presently affiliated to the Pondicherry University and is accredited ‘B’ Grade
by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The college has good infrastructural
facilities, well equipped laboratories, qualified and experienced Faculties. The College offers 11
under graduate degree courses and two post graduate degree courses.

1.1 SALIENT FEATURES

, Syllabus as per NEP 2020 (Click here to download the syllabus)

, NIRF ranking below 100 for 3 years (2020‑2022) and 101‑150 band in 2023

, Affiliated to Central University of Pondicherry. Follows NEP 2020 syllabus

, ISRO START Nodal Centre

, Libraries equipped with 55000+ Books, Journals, Magazines

, Centralized Online Admission Procedures

, On‑line Library Information System and Student Attendance Management System

, 62+ Experienced Teaching Faculties, selected by UPSC, from all over India

, Science Forum, NSS, NCC, Red Ribbon Club, Forum for Gandhian Thoughts, Women Cell,
Eco‑Club

, A student friendly campus with absolute discipline and safety

, Effective teaching learning process and modern infrastructure

, Highly equipped Labs with practical exposure

, Excellent Result and University Rank holders

, Co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities for technical and personality development of

students

, Workshop with wood carving, power drilling, spray painting and welding tools

, Outdoor Playgrounds for all Games

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2 HELP‑DESK
Candidates are requested to visit the website https://www.mggacmahe.ac.in/admission reg‑
ularly for updated information. For admission related queries, contact

1. General Queries (during office hours)

(a) A. Sajeevkumar, Superintendent, 0490‑2332319

(b) Dr. K. K.Sivadasan, Convenor, Admission Committee, 9447850482, 7356526010

2. Technical Support
Sandeep K V, Assistant Professor of Physics, Technical Coordinator of U.G. Admissions :
9447546957 (9:30 am ‑ 4:30 pm), [email protected]

3. The details are available at our office :

Dr. C. A. Assif
Principal
Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College
Chalakkara, New Mahe PO, Mahe ‑ 673 311
9447634764

3 COURSES OFFERED ‑ AS PER NATIONAL EDUCATION POL‑

ICY
Visit this link for latest NEP regulations of Pondicherry University
UG Courses (NEP) offered in the college and the number of seats are shown in Table 1

Courses and Seats

Sl. No. Name of the Degree and Specialization No. of seats

1 B.A. Economics 24
2 B.A. English 24
3 B.A. Malayalam 24
4 B.A. Hindi 20
5 B.Sc. Botany 24
6 B.Sc. Chemistry 24
7 B.Sc. Computer Science 24
8 B.Sc. Physics 24
9 B. Sc. Mathematics 24
10 B.Sc. Zoology 24
11 B.Com. Commerce 40

Table 1: Courses Offered

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Figure 1: Courses and Seats

For Residents
of Puducherry

B.Sc. B.A. B.Com.

Botany (14 seats) Economics (24 seats) Commerce (40 seats)

Chemistry (14 seats) English (24 seats)

Computer Science
Hindi (10 seats)
(14 seats)
Mathematics (14
Malayalam (24 seats)
seats)

Physics (14 seats)

Zoology (14 seats)

For Applicants
from Other
State (Kerala) *

B.Sc. B.A.

Botany (10 seats) Hindi (10 seats)

Chemistry (10 seats)

Computer Science
(10 seats)
Mathematics (10
seats)

Physics (10 seats)

Zoology (10 seats)

* If resident candidates are not available in the seats reserved for them, then other state candidates
may be considered for admission as per selection procedure of the respective courses. Separate
notification will be issued in the final stages of admission for considering other state candidates to
the courses reserved only for residents, if resident applicants are not available in those courses.

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4 PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

Figure 2: Stages of Admission

2. Online Applica‑
tion Registration ‑
3. Online Appli‑ https://www.mg‑
cation : Login ‑ gacmahe.ac.in/
Data Entry ‑ Fi‑
nalize & Submit
1. Check eli‑
gibility & Pay
application fee

4. Check (admission
home page) whether
approved/not‑
approved/rejected
9. Admission coun‑
selling ‑ Document
verification ‑ Pay‑
ment of College
and University fees
5. If not‑approved
: edit the appli‑
cation ‑ again
finalize & submit

8. Download
allotment order

6. Trial and
Final rank‑lists
7. Trial and Final
allotment lists

1. (a) Candidates seeking admission to Degree courses should have passed H.S.C. or equiv‑
alent examination recognized by Pondicherry University.
(b) Lateral Entry:‑ Candidates who have passed in the first attempt the Diploma in com‑
mercial practice and Diploma in Computer Technology of three years of duration con‑
ducted by the director of Technical education, Government of Tamilnadu may be ad‑
mitted in to Second B.Com and Second B.Sc. Computer Science respectively, purely
on merit upto 10 % of the sanctioned strength in each course. However the total
strength should not exceed the sanctioned strength in each course.

2. Candidates are required to apply online through website www.mggacmahe.ac.in

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3. Applications complete in all respects and with all the scanned copies of necessary certifi‑
cates, etc. (as specified in the Application Form) should be submitted online.

4. Mode of Submission Details (check guidelines)

5. Applications for admission will be received only up to the time and date as specified in the
notifications issued in the Admission Notification.

6. The applicants should quote name, application number and registered mail id in all their
subsequent correspondence regarding admission. Enquiries/Mails will not be attended/re‑
sponded without these details.

7. Soon after the verification of applications by admission committee, the General Merit List
of candidates who have applied for admission will be displayed in the College website.

8. Candidates will be selected for admission strictly in accordance with the selection criteria
specified in the Information Brochure and the final list will be published in the website of
the College .

9. The applicants have to visit the website for any updates or check his/her mail for any in‑
timations regarding counselling/admission.

10. A candidate eligible for any reservation is also eligible for admission under open merit or
resident merit as the case may be.

11. If a candidate is absent from counseling for a particular course (refer counselling guide‑
lines), his/her name will be deleted from the list of candidates for that particular course.
However, he/she will be considered for other subjects, if any, as per the merit.

12. Candidates may be required to attend a selection counselling at the College at their own
expense. The date and time of the Counselling will be intimated to the candidates only
through email, website and/or newspaper notifications. Candidates, if provisionally se‑
lected at the counselling, should pay the prescribed fees immediately.

13. If there are vacancies after the first counselling, a second list will be prepared deleting
the names of candidates who were absent from the first counselling (refer counselling
guidelines).

14. Certificates to be produced in original at the time of counselling:

• Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate from the Head of Institution last attended
• The Mark List or Grade Sheet of the qualifying examination
• Nationality Certificate
• Residence Certificate
• Community Certificate
• Relevant certificates in support of the claim for reservation under different categories
(Person with Disabilities (PWD)/Freedom Fighter/ Wards of Ex‑Servicemen (ESM)/S‑
ports)
• Two passport size photographs

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4.1 Jurisdiction of Court cases

As per Ref.No.PU/AW‑DEO/2022‑2024/264 dated 14.06.2022 of Dean, CDC, Pondicherry Uni‑
versity, Jurisdiction of court cases shall be only at Madras High Court in respect of any dispute
against Pondicherry University on any matter.

Detailed procedure for admission, eligibility conditions etc are given in subsequent sections.

5 MODE OF COMMUNICATION
All communications will be sent through E‑mail, and updated in the MGGAC website. After the
online application is opened, the students should refer to the MGGAC website regularly, for up‑
dates. Candidate must ensure that mobile numbers, e‑mail address entered in the online ap‑
plication form are his/her own as MGGAC will send information / communication by email to
registered email ID only. No individual communication will be sent to any of the students / can‑
didates apart from Email. MGGAC or CENTAC or the Government of Puducherry shall not be
responsible for any action / consequence/s resulting due to non‑diligent follow up of notices,
notifications and publications appearing on the MGGAC website by the candidates or not check‑
ing the email sent to the candidate. MGGAC will not be held responsible for non‑receipt of
latest information due to wrong mobile number or wrong email address filled in the On‑
line Application Form.

6 TENTATIVE SCHEDULES FOR ADMISSION TO VARIOUS COURSES

Admission Schedule

1. Release of Advertisement for UG course Admission

2024‑‘25
will be notified
2. Issue & Submission of Applications in the
College Website
3. Publication of Merit List
4. Provisional Admission*
5. First year classes will commence from

Table 2: Admission Schedule

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7 APPLICATION, PROCESSING AND COUNSELLING FEES

Application Fee for Admission to UG Courses for the academic year 2024‑‘25 is as shown below

Application Fee
Applicants Others
SC/ST/PwD (GEN/OBC/EBC/MBC etc)

Residents of Puducherry
|150 |300
& Non‑Residents (Other States)

Table 3: Application Fee

7.1 How to Pay Application Fee ?

Candidates can pay the application fee Online by one of the following methods.
1. Payment through UPI ‑ directly to UPI id
Pay the application fee to the UPI id : mggacmahe@sbi
2. Scan the following QR code using UPI/Bank app and pay

Figure 3: QR code to pay application fee

In both of the above methods, verify the account holder’s name : MAHATMA GANDHI GOVT
ARTS COLLEGE
3. Pay to the bank account through any online money transfer method
The bank account to which application fee is to be paid is as per the following details.

Beneficiary Name The Principal, MGGAC

Bank Name State Bank of India
Account Number 10270946770
Branch Mahe
IFSC Code SBIN0006407
MICR Code 673002052

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All applicants should keep a screen‑shot of the fee payment with them for future reference.
The Reference/Transaction Number of the application fee payment should be entered in the
Fee & Basic Details section of the online application. Refer the section 20 of Information
Brochure for more details.

8 AGE CRITERIA

Age Criteria

All UG Courses: The Candidates should not have completed 21

years of age as on 1st July 2024 for UG Courses.
However, age relaxation by three years for SC / ST
candidates, five years for PwDs (Persons with dis‑
abilities) and five years in the case of Nuns belong‑
ing to various Religious congregations and Widows
is applicable.

Table 4: Age Criteria

9 NATIONALITY CRITERIA
A candidate seeking admission should be an Indian National. However, French Nationals resid‑
ing in the U.T. of Puducherry and covered by the terms of the Treaty of Cession shall be treated
on a par with Indian Nationals, for the purpose of admission to all the courses.

10 RESIDENCE CRITERIA
An applicant is considered to be a Puducherry resident if he/she is an Indian National and sat‑
isfies at least one of the following criteria:

1. The candidate or whose parent (either Mother or Father or Both) or Guardian (in case
of children who have lost both the parents) has been residing continuously in this Union
Territory for at least five years preceding the date of application.

2. Those who have passed the HSC or any other public examination and for that purpose had
undergone academic studies continuously for 5 successive years immediately preceding
the qualifying examination (including the year of qualifying examination) in a recognized
educational institution located in the UT of Puducherry and having their residence in the
UT of Puducherry for 5 years continuously during that period. Mere stay in places such as
residential hostel would not amount to residence.

3. Children of natives of the U.T. of Puducherry who have declared any place in the U.T. of
Puducherry as their home town and so certified by their respective Heads of Office. Na‑
tivity Certificate in the prescribed format has to be enclosed. (G.O. Ms. No. 64 dated 25th
May 2006).

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(a) Children whose parents are Central/ State Government Servants/ Defence Person‑
nel/ Central Paramilitary Forces/ Employees of Public Sector Undertakings wholly
or substantially owned either by the Central Government or by the Puducherry Ad‑
ministration posted and have been serving in the U.T. of Puducherry for at least a
minimum continuous period of three years immediately prior to the last date of sub‑
mission of application.
(b) Children of the above said employees should have studied HSC / S.S.L.C. for two years
in any of the schools in the U.T. of Puducherry and should have passed the qualifying
examinations (HSC/ S.S.L.C.) from the same school. ( G.O. Ms. No. 04, Puducherry
dated 09.02.2016 of the Chief Secretariat (Hr. & Tech. Edn.), Puducherry.

4. Children of Defence Personnel who were killed or disabled in harness and children of Cen‑
tral Government Servants/ Pondicherry UT Government Servants/ Defence Personnel/
Employees of Public Sector Undertakings wholly or substantially run either by the Cen‑
tral Government or by the Puducherry Administration who died while in service in the UT
of Puducherry.

5. French nationals residing in the Puducherry UT and covered by the terms of the Treaty of
Cession shall be treated on a par with the candidates who produce the prescribed Puducherry
UT Residence Certificate. Such French nationals will not be required to produce Residence
Certificate; instead they should produce a “Certificate of Registration” issued for this pur‑
pose by the French Consulate at Puducherry. Children of these French nationals shall not
be considered for admission under the quota of non‑residents.

Note:

1. Candidates seeking admission under the U.T of Puducherry resident quota shall furnish
the valid Residence Certificate.

2. Children of French Nationals under clause above shall not be considered for admission
under the quota of non‑residents.

11 RESERVATION OF SEATS
11.1 Reservation to Residents of Kerala State
The following reservations shall be made for admission to all courses subject to revision by Gov‑
ernment.
Following seats are reserved for the residents of Kerala as per the G.O.Ms.No.33 dated
05.06.2013

1. 10 seats each for the degree courses in Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany,
Zoology and Computer Science.

2. 5 seats in the Post Graduate course in Botany and Hindi.

11.2 Reservation to Residents of Lakshadweep

One seat in each of the following Degree courses is reserved for Lakshadweep students: BA:
Economics, Hindi, English & Malayalam, B.Sc.: Chemistry, Botany, Zoology & Mathematics, B.Com
as per G.O.Rt. No.6218 dated 03.09.1993.

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11.3 Reservation to Residents of UT of Puducherry

The remaining seats will be filled by Residents of UT of Puducherry as follows: Community
certificates issued by the Govt. of Puducherry will only be considered for claiming reservation
benefits. Again, SC / ST / BT / EBC / MBC / BCM / OBC candidates are also eligible for selection
merit wise under Open Competition / General Category in addition to the reservations entitled
to them.
#Applicants from Migrant‑OBC/SC/ST are considered under General Category, in Vertical Reser‑
vation. They should select General/Open category under caste/community in online applica‑
tion.

Reservation of Seats (to Residents of Puducherry)

CATEGORIES PERCENTAGE OF RESERVATION

VERTICAL RESERVATION

Open General* 50 %
Other Backward Classes (OBC#) 16 % (Excluding Backward Class Mus‑
lims)
Backward Classes Muslims (BCM ‑ Mahe) 10 %
Most Backward Classes (MBC) 7%
Backward Tribes (BT) 0.5 %
Scheduled Caste (SC) 16 %
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 0.5 %

HORIZONTAL RESERVATION*

Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fight‑ 4%

ers (FF)
Person With Disabilities (PWD) 5%
Wards of Ex‑Servicemen (ESM) 3%
Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) 1%
Students from Rural Colleges in Puducherry/ 15%
Karaikal Regions

Table 5: Reservation of Seats

* Horizontal reservation: Seats reserved/allocated under these categories will become operational,
only if the minimum number of seats earmarked for each of these categories is not filled up under
normal process of selection in any category.

1. Scheduled Caste Candidates (SC)

Candidates claiming admission under this category should belong to a caste which is rec‑
ognized as a Scheduled Caste under the Constitution (Puducherry) Scheduled Castes Order
1964 dated 05.03.1964, read with “The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) orders (Second
Amendment) Act 2002 (Central Act 61 of 2002) and should enclose the required certificate

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issued by an Officer of the Department of Revenue & Disaster Management, Puducherry,

not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.

2. Scheduled Tribe Candidates (ST)

Candidates claiming admission under this category should belong to a caste which is recog‑
nized as a Scheduled Tribe under “the Constitution (Puducherry) Scheduled Tribes Order,
2016” dated 22.12.2016 and should enclose the required certificate issued by an Officer
of the Department of Revenue & Disaster Management, Puducherry, not below the rank of
Deputy Tahsildar.

3. Other Backward Classes (OBC) & Most Backward Classes (MBC) Candidates
Candidates claiming admission under these categories should enclose the recent OBC/MBC
certificate issued by an Officer of the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management,
not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.

4. Extreme Backward Classes (EBC), Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) and Backward Tribes
(BT) Candidates
Candidates claiming admission under these categories should enclose the recent EBC/BCM/BT
certificate issued by an Officer of the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management,
not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.

5. Freedom Fighter Category (FF)

Candidates claiming admission under this category should be Children / Grand Children of
Freedom Fighters and they should enclose the necessary certificate issued by the Officer‑
in‑ Charge, Freedom Fighters’ Cell, Government of Puducherry.

6. Wards of Ex‑servicemen (ESM)

Those who are registered as Ex‑servicemen in the Department of Sainik Welfare (DSW),
Government of Puducherry and have got an Ex‑serviceman / Widow of Ex‑serviceman
identity card from DSW should enclose the necessary certificate issued by the Director,
DSW, Puducherry.

7. Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

Candidates seeking admission under this category should be residents of the Union Terri‑
tory of Puducherry suffering from not less than 40 per cent of any disability as certified by
a competent Medical Authority. They should also produce a full size photograph exhibiting
the deformity.

8. Meritorious Sports Persons Category (MSP)

(a) The highest achievement of the candidates in only one annual tournament under the
listed sports disciplines in a year will be considered for awarding marks.
(b) The list of Sports Disciplines eligible for seats under sports quota:

1)Archery 2) Athletics 3) Atya Patya 4) Badminton 5) Ball Badminton 6) Basketball

7) Billiards and Snookers 8) Boxing 9) Gymnastics 10) Handball 11) Hockey 12) Judo

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13) Kabaddi 14) Karate do 15) Kayaking and canoeing 16) KhoKho 17) Polo 18)
Power lifting 19) Rifle shooting 20) Roller Skating 21) Bridge 22) Carrom 23) Chess
24) Cricket 25) Cycling 26) Equestrian Sports 27) Football 28) Golf 29) Rowing 30)
Softball 31) Squash 32) Swimming 33) Table Tennis 34) TaekWondo 35) Tennikoit
36) Tennis 37) Volley ball 38) Weightlifting 39) Wrestling 40) Yachting

Selection of candidates will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates fol‑
lowing the guidelines given by the Government of Puducherry vide G.O. Ms.53 dated
24th May 2012 and G.O. Ms. No 6 dated 14th March, 2018 of Chief Secretariat (Higher
& Technical Education), Puducherry.

Sports Quota Priority

Priority Type of Achievement

1 International Achievement
2 Recognized National Achievement
3 Recognized South Zone Achievement
4 Recognized State level Achievement
5 Recognized State Championships
6 District/Regional/Zonal Level Achievements

Table 6: Sports Quota Priority

(c) Participation / Achievements in sports / games shown in the list alone in the five
years immediately preceding the year for which admission is sought will be taken into
account. National / State Level Championships / Tournaments conducted by Organi‑
zations / Federations recognized by Indian Olympic Association / Ministry of Youth
Affairs and Sports, New Delhi alone will be considered for award of marks (Recog‑
nition by the Indian Olympic Association / Ministry of Youth and Sports, New Delhi
should be relevant to the period of years concerned).
(d) Open /Invitational Tournaments of any kind will not be considered.
(e) For Tennis, Achievements of Top 3 players by his/her position in the ranking list pub‑
lished by ATTA based on the ranking rules and the final rankings of previous 4 years
will be awarded marks for achievements and participation (Necessary credentials
from such Associations are to be enclosed).
(f) For Cricket, the Annual Official Championship / Tournaments conducted within the
country under the auspices of BCCI at District / State National Level alone will be
taken into consideration for that year.
(g) The participation / achievements of candidates with nativity of Puducherry Union
Territory and who represented the Union Territory of Puducherry alone are eligible
for marks under National Category.
(h) The Union Territory of Puducherry candidates are eligible to apply for admission un‑
der Sports Quota and candidates of KVS/NVS/CBSE Schools within Puducherry are
also eligible for marks.
(i) All the achievement certificates are to be supported necessarily by the relevant par‑
ticipation Certificates and appropriate Forms / Certificates.

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(j) No further enclosures of certificates will be entertained after the last date for sub‑
mission of completed applications.
(k) A candidate can utilize the sports quota only once for these admissions.
(l) The relevant attested copies of the certificates issued by the appropriate authorities
as detailed in the G.O Ms. 53 dt. 24.05.2012 are to be submitted along with the ap‑
plication.
(m) A Committee will be constituted to scrutinize the applications received under this
category and will rank the candidates based on the marks assigned to the certificate/s
enclosed along with the application and the sports merit list will be published.
(n) Students from Rural Colleges : Applicants claiming admission under the rural cat‑
egory should have continuous study of 5 years immediately preceding, and includ‑
ing the year of qualifying examination in the Rural Government School/Colleges sit‑
uated within the jurisdiction of the respective Commune Panchayats. Rural certifi‑
cates must be signed by the Head of the Institution of Government School/College,
Puducherry.

(o) The list of Sports Disciplines eligible for seats under sports quota will be as per
the G.O (latest if any) issued by Govt of Puducherry.
Note:
1. Candidates seeking admission may submit the prescribed application duly furnishing all the
relevant particulars with regard to Residence, Nativity and Community (no need to furnish
the original certificates in support of the same). It would suffice if candidates declare in the
application that all the particulars furnished by them are true and that if any information
furnished by them is found to be false at a later stage, it will render them liable to severe
action. However, candidates should produce their original certificates in support of their
Residence, Nativity, Community, etc at the time of counselling.

2. After considering all the eligible resident applicants for admission, the remaining seats, if
any, may be filled up with eligible non resident applicants subject to the approval of the Gov‑
ernment.

12 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Candidates seeking admission to Under Graduate courses should have passed the Higher Sec‑
ondary Course Certificate Examination or an examination equivalent thereto acceptable to the
Pondicherry University, Puducherry. Refer table 7.
**In case the student has not studied Hindi as second language at Higher Secondary level, the stu‑
dent should either have studied Hindi from VI Std to X Std at the School level.

12.1 Lateral Entry

Candidates who have passed Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology / Com‑
puter Technology / Computer Application in First Class (10+3 years of study) as mentioned in
the Degree / Provisional certificate are eligible to apply for lateral entry to the second year of the
B.Sc. Computer Science, subject to the availability of the seats but limited to 10% of the sanc‑
tioned strength in each course. However, the total strength should not exceed the sanctioned
strength in each course.

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Eligibility conditions for UG Courses

Degree Subject Eligibility Conditions

Relevant subject at the Eligibility for Admission
H.S.C. level

B.A. English English A candidate seeking entry to these

courses should have passed and se‑
cured a minimum of 50% marks. For
OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/BT candidates,
the minimum mark is 45%. There is
no minimum % of marks for Scheduled
Caste/ Scheduled Tribe and Physically
challenged candidates; only a pass
in the relevant subject is required.
Those who apply for BA Malayalam (BA
Hindi) should have studied Malayalam
(Hindi**) as one of the subjects in their
HSC or equivalent.
B.A. Malay‑ Malayalam
alam
B.A. Hindi Hindi
B.A. Eco‑ HSC/Equivalent
nomics
B.Com. Com‑ Accountancy with com‑
merce merce/business studies

B.Sc. Botany Botany/Biology A candidate seeking entry to these

courses should have passed and se‑
cured a minimum of 55% marks. For
OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/BT candidates,
the minimum mark is 50%. There is
no minimum % of marks for Scheduled
Caste/ Scheduled Tribe and Physically
challenged candidates; only a pass in
the relevant subject is required.
B.Sc. Chem‑ Chemistry with Physics &
istry Mathematics or Biology
B.Sc. Com‑ Computer Science/Math‑
puter ematics/Business Mathe‑
Science matics/Computer Applica‑
tions
B.Sc. Physics Physics with Mathematics &
Chemistry
B.Sc. Mathe‑ Mathematics (NOT Bushi‑
matics ness Mathematics)
B.Sc. Zoology Zoology/ Biology/Pure Sci‑
ence

Table 7: Eligibility conditions for UG Courses

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13 SELECTION PROCEDURE
13.1 Procedure for Preparing Merit Percentage
Selection of Candidates for admission to all the Degree courses will be based on the Merit list
prepared by the college. The marks obtained for chosen main subject (Choice) and the total
marks scored in the qualifying examination are considered.

Let the marks scored by the applicant in qualifying examination be : Physics‑85, Chemistry‑90,
Biology‑92, English‑82, Malayalam‑94 , Mathematics‑90
Total Marks Scored = 533 out of 600 (Maximum Total Marks). Let the Choice of the applicant be
Physics (85 Marks), for example
Merit Mark = Total Marks Scored + Marks Secured for Choice
 
Merit Mark+ Weightage if any
M erit P ercentage = ∗ 100
Maximum Total Marks + Maximum Mark of Choice Subject
 
533 + 85 + 0
= ∗ 100
600 + 100
= 88.285714%

13.2 Weightage Marks for NSS/NCC/Bharath Scouts and Guides cadets

A weightage of 15 marks will be given to NCC/NSS/Bharath Scouts and Guides (only for U.T
residents) holders who have secured at least 75% of attendance in these, during their HSE or
equivalent, for the purpose of ranking. The benefit of bonus marks for purposes of admission
can be earned by the candidates only under any one category (either NSS or NCC or Bharath
Scouts and Guides).

13.3 Number of Attempts

Candidates will lose 10 marks from the total ranking marks for each additional appearance
he/she has taken for completing the qualifying examination. Betterment of examination will
not be considered as a chance.

13.4 Choice Subjects for merit mark calculation

For B.Sc. Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Computer Science, relevant subjects shown in the Table
7 will be taken in that order to calculate merit mark.

13.5 Tie breaking

In the case of tie of merit percentage, the following will be considered

1. Percentage of total marks scored

2. Percentage of Marks scored in the Subject (Choice)

3. Choice (Candidate with 1st choice will be placed higher in ranking compared to the Can‑
didate with 2nd choice and so on)

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13.6 Notes
1. The applicants under open merit/resident merit will not be eligible for admission if the
normalized percentage fall below 40 and in other cases below 35.

2. In the colleges situated in Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, 75% of seats for each course will
be reserved to the residents of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions respectively by relaxing
the minimum normalized marks by the Principal wherever necessary. Likewise, 75% of
seats in the rural colleges will be reserved for candidates who have passed the higher sec‑
ondary examinations from the higher secondary school situated in rural area. After having
exhausted all applications from a particular region for 75% of seats, the applications from
the other regions may be considered.

3. The college authorities reserve full rights to transfer any candidate from any main sub‑
ject offered to him/her to any other main subject according to the choice as expressed by
him/her in the application (Upward mobility only). Such candidates shall pay additional
fees as may be required, and the candidate shall lose his/her seat if he/she does not comply
with these stipulations.

4. Applicants who have already undergone studies in the first year of any degree course in
any institution will not be considered for admission to the first year of any similar Degree
course in this college.

5. Rounding off percentage of marks in the qualifying exams for admission to various courses
will not be permitted as per University norms.

6. Vacancy if any, in the second year B.Sc. Computer Science and Commerce related courses
will be filled the colleges after getting the approval from CENTAC

14 FEE STRUCTURE
14.1 Fees payable to the College (Subject to Change)
Fees payable to the college for UG Courses is shown in the table 8
Note: If a student after joining leaves the college during the term he/she shall have no right to
claim a refund of any portion of the fee remitted except the caution money deposit.

14.2 Fees Payable To Pondicherry University at the Time of Admission

Only
Fees Payable To Pondicherry University (at the Time of Admission Only) for UG Courses is shown
in the table 9
Note: If a student after joining, leaves the Centre/College during the term he/she shall have no
right to claim a refund of any portion of the remitted fee except the Caution Money Deposit.

15 SEAT MATRIX
The seat matrix of UG Courses for the academic year 2024‑‘25, is shown in the table 10.

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Fee Payable to College ‑ UG Courses

Sl.No. Name of the Fees Amount

( |)
1 Tuition Fee (Residents) Per Annum 200
2 Tuition Fee (Non‑Residents) Per Annum 500
3 Athletic Association Per Annum 150
4 College Day Per Annum 150
5 College Magazine Per Annum 75
6 Department Association and students development fund Per An‑ 100
num
7 College Calendar Per Annum 50
8 Reading Room / Library Per Annum 25
9 Admission Fee On Admission Only 10
10 Laboratory for Science Group / Language Lab Per Annum 100
11 Fine Arts Association Per Annum 50
12 Stationery Fee, Test and Examination Per Annum 75
13 Caution Money Deposit On Admission Only 100
14 Laboratory (Computer Science per annum) 300
Laboratory fee for Commerce / Co‑Operative Management (At the 300
time of adission only)
15 Identity Card On Admission only 75
16 College Maintenance Fee Per annum 100

Table 8: Fee Payable to College ‑ UG Courses

Fee payable to University ‑ UG Courses

Sl.No. Name of the Fees Amount

1 Matriculation Fees |100
2 Recognition Fees
Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Govt. |150
of TamilNadu
Any other examination conducted by other Accredited |500
Bodies / Universities in India
An examination conducted by Universities or other Ac‑ $ 25
credited Bodies outside India
3 Registration Fee |40
4 Athletic Association (On admission Only) (subject to |150
change)
5 University Development Fees |100

Table 9: Fee payable to University ‑ UG Courses

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UG Seat Matrix 2024‑‘25

To‑
Course Total NR Vertical Reservation Horizontal Reservation
tal
GEN BCM BT EBC MBC OBC SC ST ESM FF MSP PWD Rural
BA English 24 0 12 2 0 0 2 4 4 0 1 1 1 1 0 24
BA Malayalam 24 0 12 2 0 0 1 4 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 24
BA Hindi 20 10 5 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
BA Economics 24 0 12 3 0 0 1 4 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 24
Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Arts College, Mahe

BSc Chemistry 24 10 7 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 24
BSc Physics 24 10 7 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 24
BSc Mathematics 24 10 7 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 24
BSc Botany 24 10 7 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 24
BSc Zoology 24 10 7 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 24
BSc Computer Sci. 24 10 7 1 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 24

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BCom Commerce 40 0 20 4 1 0 3 6 6 0 1 2 1 2 0 40
Total 276 70 103 21 1 0 14 33 33 1 6 8 2 10 0 276

Table 10: UG Seat Matrix 2024‑‘25

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16 SPECIAL FEATURES
The courses at this college are run on the Semester pattern. An academic year consists of 2
semesters of 15‑16 weeks each. The College works from Monday to Friday. The College has
qualified faculty in each discipline and a very effective Teacher‑Student ratio (1 : 5). Academic
programmes include formal lectures, tutorials, integrated MOOCs, intensive programmes, group
discussions, directed library work, projects, assignments, seminars, etc.
All students (except students of Malayalam and Hindi) shall write examinations in English (ex‑
cept language papers) which is the medium of instruction. The answer scripts written in any
other language than the relevant one, which is the medium of instruction, will not be valued.

1. Students’ Co‑operative Stores

It is mandatory for all students to be members of the Students’ Co‑operative Stores

2. Attendance
Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes actually held in each
semester, failing which they may not be permitted to appear for the University examina‑
tions.

3. Discipline
The College aims at maintaining the highest standard of discipline amongst its students.
The students shall cooperate and abide by any general or special rules prescribed from
time to time by the College and shall give a written undertaking thereof in the form pre‑
scribed. This form has to be signed by students and parents/guardians before the Principal
of the College.

(a) Students shall not associate themselves with any political party or organisation within
or outside the college campus.
(b) Use of alcohol and intoxicating drugs inside the College premises is strictly prohib‑
ited.
(c) Students shall desist from agitations and demonstrations.
(d) Every student shall carry his/her Identity Card issued by the College Authorities.
(e) Any act of disobedience or misconduct on the part of a student will be promptly re‑
ported to their respective parent/guardian and will be seriously viewed, attracting
suspension, expulsion and the like depending upon the degree of misconduct.
(f) The Principal has the right to issue the Transfer Certificate to any student at any
time in the course of the study on account of his/her indiscipline or non‑payment
of fees/dues on time or continuous absence from class for more than 10 days and
ask him/her to leave the College.
(g) Ragging is strictly prohibited as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Educa‑
tion, Government of India, New Delhi (vide their letter No. 9‑18/2008 [U‑5] dated
29th April, 2008) with a penalty ranging up to 2 years of imprisonment. If any stu‑
dent indulges in any form of ragging, he/she will be summarily rusticated from the
College. Candidates and Parents have to sign the undertaking at the time of admis‑
sion.

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17 RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR MAHE RESIDENTS IN COL‑

LEGES IN KERALA

Reciprocal Seats for Mahe Residents in Colleges in Kerala

Name of the College Course No. of

seats
Govt. Brennan College, Thalassery, MA English 1
Kannur
MA Economics 1
Govt. College, Madappally, Vadakara, M.Com. 1
Kozhikode
Govt. College, Mananthavady, Wayanad M.Com. 1
Krishna Menon Memorial Vanitha Col‑ MA English 1
lege, Kannur
MA Development Eco‑ 1
nomics

Table 11: Reciprocal Seats for Mahe Residents in Kerala

The admission to the courses mentioned in Table 17 (All PG seats in Kerala Government col‑
leges : [Seats reserved as per G.O.Ms.No.33, dated:05.06.2013, Chief Secretariat (Education ‑ I),
Puducherry](Seats reserved exclusively for Mahe region candidates)) is done by The Principal,
Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Arts college, Mahe. The provisional select list will be prepared by the
admission authority based on 80% weightage to aggregate marks in all semesters except the
last semester and 20% weightage to entrance examination. The provisional admission shall be
completed while the applicants are still studying the last semester. The provisional admission
can be cancelled if a student fails to meet minimum eligibility criteria.

The admission to 2 B.Ed. seats in Kerala Govt. Colleges for Mahe residents is done by Regional
Administrator, Mahe.

Admission to 5 D.El.Ed. seats in Palayad, Kannur, Kerala for Mahe residents, is done by
Chief Education Officer, Mahe

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18 LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE ‑ I
FORMAT OF CERTIFICATES FOR PUDUCHERRY UT RESIDENTS’ QUOTA

1. Candidates seeking admission under the UT of Puducherry residents’ quota seats must
furnish valid Residence Certificate.

[OR]

2a. Certified that Shri. / Smt. / Kumari passed the Higher Secondary / any other higher
public examination/UG Degree in the year . . . . . . and for that purpose has undergone
his/her academic studies continuously for five successive classes in the following recog‑
nized institution(s) in the UT of Puducherry.

Sl. No. Name of the Institution (s) Date(s) attended

1
2

Signature of the Head of the Institution last attended with office seal

Place:
Date:

2b. Certified that the said Shri./Smt./Kumari . . . . . . has resided in the UT of Puducherry
continuously for five years during the period of his/her study mentioned in the certificate
2(a) above.

Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar Name of the Officer: (Office Seal)

Place:
Date:

[OR]

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3a. Certified that Shri./Smt Father /Mother of Shri./Smt./Kumari is a Puducherry Gov‑

ernment employee/Central Government Employee/Employee of . . . . . . which is a Public
Sector Undertaking run wholly/substantially by the Central Government/Puducherry Ad‑
ministration and he/she is presently posted and has been serving in the UT of Puducherry
since (Continuous THREE years is mandatory).
(Please indicate the date from which he/she has been serving in the UT of Puducherry).

Name & Designation of Head of the Office (Office Seal)

Place:
Date:

[OR]

4. Certified that Shri./Smt.‑. . . . . . Designation. . . . . . Father/Mother of Shri./Smt./Kumari

was a Defence Personnel/Central Paramilitary Force and was killed / disabled in harness
during the year . . . . . ..

(Enclose separately the document to prove that you have declared any place in UT of
Puducherry as their home town).

Name and Designation of Head of the Office/OC of Unit (Office Seal)

Place:
Date:

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19 OFF‑LINE APPLICATION FORM (2024‑

‘25)
On‑line Application is preferred for UG courses. However, those
who are not able to apply in online mode, can use the printout
of this application form. They should submit the filled‑in form
with all required documents and passport size photograph, in
the college office on or before the last date mentioned in the col‑
lege website/admission page.

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in
[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO BA/BSc/BCom DEGREE COURSES ‑ 2024‑‘25

Application Number Details of Application Fee Paid Paste your

(For office use only) recent
Date
Amount | passport size
Transaction Number photo here
Mode of Payment
Name of Bank

1. Name of Applicant
2. Age and Date of Birth years ‑‑(dd‑mm‑yyyy)
3. Gender Male Female Trans‑gender
4. Name of Father

5. Name of Mother

6. Name of Guardian

7. Communication Address (PIN)

8. Mobile Number of Applicant 
9. Mobile Number of Father 
10. Mobile Number of Mother 
11. Mobile Number of Guardian 
11. Email id of Applicant

12. Nationality

13. Are you a resident of Puducherry ? Yes No

14. Is/are your parent/s a Puducherry Govt. servant ? Yes No
15. Do you claim residency by the service of parent/s ? Yes No
16. Fill the following table only if the answer of 13 is ‘YES’

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Caste (FC/M‑ Grandchild Whether Whether Eligible for Whether

BC/OBC/BCM/ of freedom physically eligible for Defense or ex‑ from ru‑
SC/ST/Migrant‑ fighter ? challenged sports quota servicemen ral area in
OBC/Others) ? ? quota ? Puducherry ?

17. Fill this only if the answer of 13 is ‘YES’

Were you in NSS/NCC/Scouts & Guides for 2 years in HSE level with
more than 75% attendance ?
Yes No

18. Details of Examinations Passed (8th to 12th )

Class Name & Place Name of Exami‑ Name of Register Month & Year Number
of School nation Universi‑ Number of Passing of at‑
ty/Board tempts
8 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
9 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
10 xxxx
11 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
12

19. Details of Marks scored in Higher Secondary or Equivalent

Sl.No Subject Marks Scored Maximum

Marks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total Marks Scored (out of)

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20. Preferred Main Subjects for which admission is sought

Sl. Choice Course/Subject

No
1 Choice I
2 Choice II
3 Choice III
4 Choice IV

21. Preferred second language Malayalam Hindi French Arabic

22. Occupation of Father

23. Occupation of Mother

24. Annual Family Income |

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the information given by me in this application is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I also note that if any of the above statements are found to be
incorrect or false or any information or particulars have been suppressed or omitted there from,
I am liable to be disqualified and my admission may be canceled. I have read and understand
the Rules & Regulations From the Information Brochure as well as, from the website.

Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of the Applicant

Note :

1. Fill all the fields with correct data as per the requirements

2. Attach all the documents to prove details furnished in 16, if you are a Pondicherry Resident

3. All the applicants (Residents and Non‑Residents) should attach self attested photocopies
to prove the details furnished in 1, 2, 7, 19

4. Those who claim residence by service of parent/s should produce the required certificate

5. Digital Residence Certificate should be attached to prove Residence if answer of 13 is YES

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20 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ON‑

LINE APPLICATION (2024‑‘25)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in
[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION (UG COURSES) (2024‑‘25)

1. This application procedure is only to the UG courses offered in the Mahatma Gandhi Gov‑
ernment Arts College, Mahe. The details of the courses, selection criteria etc can be found
in the Information Brochure

2. The application fee should be paid as per the details given in the Table ?? of Section 7 of
Information Brochure

3. The admission will be done subject to the rules and orders of the Government of Puducherry,
Pondicherry Central University, Centac and Admission Committee of the College

4. Applicants are required to have a valid personal email ID and mobile number which
should be kept active during the entire admission process, so that the college may send
alerts, important communications etc., regarding admission. Under no circumstances, the
candidate share/mention his/her email ID with any other person as all communication
will be made through e‑mail.

5. Applications should be submitted ONLINE;

6. The applicants have to visit the website for any updates or check his/her mail for any in‑
timations regarding counseling/admission.

7. The online application starts on (will be notified on the website) and ends on (will be
notified on the website).

8. Duplicate/multiple applications, with same or different mail id will be rejected with‑

out any intimation.

9. Registration is the first step of online application. After completing registration, applicants
should login with the application number and password received in their mail to complete
the application. Otherwise the application will become incomplete and the applicant will
be removed in the admission procedures

10. Applicants are required to fill carefully all details in the online application form without
making any spelling mistakes. On submission of online application successfully, applicants
should take a printout of the application form and should keep with them during the
entire admission process

11. Application once submitted, will not be allowed to be edited

12. Mere submission of application form does not entitle an applicant to be considered for
admission to the programme applied unless he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria/ merit
conditions

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13. Applicants must fully satisfy themselves about their eligibility as prescribed, before
filling in the application form

14. ONLINE Applicants should be ready with the following (as per eligibility) to upload while
filling the online application form ‑ photo and signature in JPEG or PNG format and other
documents as PDF

15. All details connected with admission will be communicated only through e‑mail
([email protected])

16. No Agency/Person is authorized to assure seats or to do admission independently other

than the Admission committee of the college

17. Admission Helpline

(a) General Queries ‑ 0490‑2332319 (during office hours)

(b) Technical Issues (E‑mail) : [email protected]

18. Notifications, Information Brochure, Guidelines etc can be downloaded from the website
www.mggacmahe.ac.in

19. Visit the official website of the college www.mggacmahe.ac.in regularly for admission up‑
dates

20. If the applicant makes any false statement(s) or omits to state any significant information
in the online application form, or if the applicant makes any misrepresentation concerning
the application, the application may be disqualified

21. Candidates will be selected for admission strictly in accordance with the selection criteria
specified in the Information Brochure and the final list will be published in the College
website

22. Those who have not received the Qualifying Examination Certificates yet, can register, fill
and save all the other details and complete the Application later, before the last date

23. Fake registrations (registrations without any entries in the online application form) will
not be considered for admission procedures and will be removed from the application
database after the last date of receiving online application, without any intimation.

24. All unfinished applications will be considered incomplete and will be removed from the
application database after the last date of receiving online application, without any inti‑
mation.

25. Applications without attachments of certificates of SSLC and HSE/Equivalent (original or

available printout) will not be considered.

20.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO FILL ON‑LINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate courses are instructed
to fill online application forms with utmost caution as the submitted (FINALIZE
& SUBMIT) application will not be allowed to edit.
1. Visit www.mggacmahe.ac.in (Figure 4), go to admission page (Click the Admission Button
shown on the Home Page).

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2. Read the application submission guidelines

Click here to view the video tutorial “ how to submit online application ”

Figure 4: College Website Home Page

Figure 5: Admission Home Page

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3. Hovering the mouse over the titles on the notice board (or on the scrolling titles) gives the
description of each item. No need to click on the titles. In mobile phone browsers, just tap
the titles to get description of the items in the notice board.

4. Click the Register Your Application button. Registration of the candidate shall be the first
step of Online Application. (Figures 5 and 6)

Figure 6: Registration

5. Once the Registration is done, candidate can get the Application Number in the screen it‑
self and Application Number and Password in the email. Check the email used to register ‑
Find the mail received from [email protected] in the inbox or spam. Some‑
times there will be a delay in receiving email, check the inbox or spam after a few minutes.
(Figure 7)

Figure 7: Application Number & Password in email

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6. Applicant can login to the portal using the application number and the password received
in the email. (Figures 8 and 9)

Figure 8: Login

7. Click Complete Application

Figure 9: Click Complete Application

8. Carefully enter Fee & Basic Details, Address, Qualifying Examination, Choices and Study
details by clicking the corresponding buttons. In each stage the applicant has to click the
SAVE button. (Figures 10 and 11)

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Figure 10: Enter the basic details

Figure 11: Click SAVE button in each section

9. Enter the Reference/Transaction Number of online fee (application fee) payment. To

know how to pay the application fee, refer Section 7 of Information Brochure.

10. Horizontal and Vertical Reservation fields are meant only for Pondicherry Residents (To
know more on residence criteria, see the Information Brochure section 10)

11. Type Name of Course, Board etc in the Qualifying Course Details section

12. Language Preferred is the additional language, the applicant wants to study

13. In address details, type the address (including PIN) and other details carefully

14. In the Marks Scored in the Qualifying examination, choose your subjects from the side
button and enter your marks. (Refer figure 12)

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Figure 12: Marks Scored in the Qualifying Examination

15. If the courses are not listed in the “Choose Subjects”, the applicant can select “Additional
Paper‑1”, “Additional Paper‑2” etc instead of their unlisted papers.

16. Select the choices (Main Subjects Preferred, based on the eligibility of the applicant) ( Max‑
imum 4 choices ‑ see figure 13). Based on the eligibility (see the Information Brochure
section 12) of the applicant only a few of the Courses will be active. Applicants from Ker‑
ala can choose out of 7 subjects only. They are not eligible to apply for BA English, BA
Economics, BA Malayalam and BCom. Refer subsection 11.1 of Information Brochure for
details. Also Non‑Resident applicants don’t have any community reservation and are con‑
sidered purely based on merit and eligibility.

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Figure 13: Choices

17. The first clicked(tick‑marked) course will be the Choice‑1, the second clicked one Choice‑
2 and so on. Choice once marked can be changed by clicking again in the tick‑mark box.
Refer figure 13.
18. Enter the study details of applicant (8th to 12th classes). % of mark is not mandatory.
Leave it blank if not required. Only 2 digits can be entered there. Eg: For 95.5%, enter 95
or 96. Refer figure 14

Figure 14: Study Details

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19. Maximum Sizes of uploading documents are as Photo : 100 kB, Signature : 50 kB and pdf
files : 1 MB

20. ONLINE Applicants should be ready with the following (as per the eligibility/claim) to
upload, before filling the online application form

Residence by Other State

Sl. Documents Residents of Service of (NR)
No. Needed File Format Pudcherry Parents Applicants
1 Passport size Photograph jpeg/png X X X
2 Signature jpeg/png X X X
3 +2 or Equivalent certificate pdf X X X
4 Age Proof (Birth certifi‑ pdf X X X
cate/SSLC)
5 Digital Residence certificate pdf X
6 Community certificate (if pdf X
claims)
7 PWD/FF/ESM/MSP certifi‑ pdf X
cate (if claims)
8 NSS/NCC/Bharat Scouts pdf X
and Guides at HSE level (if
claims)
9 Service certificate of Parent pdf X
10 Nativity certificate pdf X

Table 12: Documents to be uploaded

21. In the Attachments page, upload (using browse button) your recent passport size photo
and signature in jpeg or png format and all other documents in pdf. Try to upload legible
document with size less than or equal to the maximum allowed size (Maximum permitted
sizes of uploading documents are as Photo : 100 kB, Signature : 50 kB and pdf files : 1 MB).
Refer figure 15.

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Figure 15: Upload the documents

22. Don’t use symbols like +, −, = etc in the file names of uploading files. Eg: Don’t use + sym‑
bol for HSE certificate; name it as ‘plustwo’ or ‘plus2’ and not as ‘+2’.

23. Each pdf file can have one or more pages as per requirement (Number of pages in a pdf
file is not limited)

24. If the photo and signature are properly uploaded, they become visible. If documents are
properly uploaded, after pressing the SAVE button, an “eye” mark appears left to the browse
button. Clicking the eye mark opens the uploaded file. To change any of the uploaded files,
browse and upload it/them again. Refer figure 15.

25. Applicants need not upload Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate in online ap‑
plication, but should be produced at the time of admission.

26. All stages starting from Biodata will be auto‑navigated to the next on clicking SAVE
button, except the one after attachments. After uploading the required documents, click
SAVE button and manually go to the last section Complete Registration Process.

27. Manually go to Complete Registration Process section. Print/Preview your application.

Refer figure 16.

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Figure 16: Preview/Finalize

28. Verify the details entered by checking the pdf file generated. The preview pdf generated
will have “Preview” watermark. This is not the final file. Refer figure 17.

Figure 17: PDF Preview generated

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29. If the applicant wants to edit the details, CLOSE the pdf file generated and go to the admis‑
sion page, edit and click the SAVE in each stage.

30. If any of the entries from Biodata to Qualifying Examinations (including) is/are changed,
then the choices will be deleted. So if changes are made in the previous sections, save the
changes made in each, and re‑enter the choices.

31. Accept the declaration and FINALIZE & SUBMIT. Refer figure 16.

32. Once again Click Print/Preview your application. Download and keep the soft/hard
copy of the pdf file generated (Application Form) with the applicant. This document will
act as the acknowledgement for submission of application. Take the print of the same and
use it for future reference.

Figure 18: PDF Final generated

33. The applicant should complete the application procedures by clicking FINALIZE & SUB‑
MIT. Printout of PDF application file with FINAL watermark and college logo only will be
considered for admission procedures. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all
the required details are entered and the files are attached. Refer figure 18

34. Once the application is submitted, applicant can not edit any of the data entered.

35. Log out the session

36. The applicant can view the application form, print application, know the merit mark and
allotment status (when the rank list is published), download admit card (when generated),
etc., by signing in to the applicant’s dashboard

37. After submission of application, the applicants should visit the admission page regularly.
They should check whether their application is rejected, approved or not‑approved
from the home page (Click on each button. Refer figure 19).

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Figure 19: Application Statistics

38. If not‑approved, applicants can find the reason for the same. Request to enable editing
facility in the already submitted application (will be notified on the website). Make re‑
quired corrections, save each section, again Finalize and Submit, before the last date given
to do so.

39. If the applicant is in Approved list, he/she can wait for the trial rank‑list. If the appli‑
cant has any objection in the trial rank‑list published, it should be raised through proper
channel (will be notified on the website).

40. Final rank‑list will be published, after checking the objections (if any) raised by the appli‑
cants.

41. Allotments will be made based on the final rank‑list published.

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21 ADMISSION COUNSELLING GUIDE‑

LINES (2024‑‘25)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in
[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319

ADMISSION COUNSELING GUIDELINES (2024‑‘25)

1. This application procedure is only to the courses offered in the Mahatma Gandhi Govern‑
ment Arts College, Mahe. The details of the courses, selection criteria etc can be found
in the Information Brochure

2. The admission will be done subject to the rules and orders of the Government of Puducherry,
Pondicherry Central University, Centac and Admission Committee of the College

3. All details connected with admission will be communicated only through e‑mail
([email protected])

4. No Agency/Person is authorized to assure seats or to do admission independently other

than the Admission committee of the college

5. Mere submission of application form does not entitle an applicant to be considered for
admission to the programme applied unless he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria/ merit
conditions

6. The authorities will provisionally allot the seat to the candidates based on the merit list
prepared on the basis of merit and reservation criteria

7. How to Download admission order ?

After publication of the first round allotment, the candidates will be notified on the reg‑
istered mail ID. Admission order can be downloaded from the admission order link in
the dashboard (by signing in to the dashboard with application number and password).
Also after signing in, clicking the application number in the Merit List on the Admission
Home page, will direct to the admission order. Admission order will have Provisional
watermark and college emblem in the background.

8. Candidates who have been allotted Choice 1 will be expelled from the admission proce‑
dure, if they do not appear for admission counseling in the college within the stipulated
date.

9. Candidates who have been allotted First Choice (Choice 1) will not be able to participate
in subsequent allotments.

10. Candidates who have been allotted their 2/3/4 Choice can opt for Higher Option (1,2,3
for choice 4, 1,2 for choice 3 and 1 for choice 2) in the subsequent allotments. If these
candidates do not appear in the college within the stipulated date in an allotment, they
will be removed from that allotment but will be considered in the subsequent allotments.
(Candidate who has been allotted his/her lower option will be automatically considered
for their higher options, without attending counseling procedures in the college/without
making any entry in the dashboard)

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11. Candidates who have been allotted Choice 2/3/4 and if they are satisfied with the choice
allotted, can obtain admission in that choice by appearing in the college with an affidavit
that no higher option is required. They will not be able to participate in subsequent al‑
lotments.

12. Applicants should produce all the documents required to prove the details claimed in the
online application. Otherwise their admission will be denied

13. The procedure of online submission of application will be completed only by paying the
fee as shown in the Information Brochure

14. Complaints not addressed to [email protected] or directly to the College Office,

will not be considered. Contact help desk numbers only for admission related queries

15. Admission time will not be extended for any candidate, beyond the last date specified in
the admission order, in an allotment.

16. For other instructions check the Admission counseling guidelines given in the College
Admission Page www.mggacmahe.ac.in/admission

17. The candidate who fails to appear within the stipulated date mentioned in the admission
order will be eliminated from the admission process

18. The candidate who has been allotted seat should be present in the college office with par‑
ent/guardian for admission counseling on the date mentioned with the allotment/ad‑
mission order downloaded from the applicant’s dashboard without which the candi‑
date will not be admitted.

19. Puducherry Resident Applicants should produce the following at the time of Admission
counseling

(a) Printout of Application Form

(b) Allotment order / Admit Card
(c) Original Certificate/mark lists of SSLC and HSE
(d) Transfer Certificate and Conduct certificate
(e) Original Service Certificate/Residence Certificate (whichever is applicable)
(f) Original Community Certificate (if applicable)
(g) Original NSS/NCC/Bharath Scouts and Guides certificate (if applicable)
(h) Anti‑ragging Affidavit, Affidavit on Mobile Phone Usage
(i) Required Amount of fee (See Information Brochure for fee details)
(j) Two passport size photographs
(k) Self attested photocopies of SSLC and HSE mark lists, Service Certificate/Residence
Certificate, Community Certificate, NSS/NCC/Bharath Scouts and Guides certificate

20. Non‑Resident (Other state) Applicants should produce the following at the time of Admis‑
sion counseling

(a) Printout of Application Form

(b) Allotment order / Admit Card
(c) Original Certificate/mark lists of SSLC and HSE

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(d) Transfer Certificate and Conduct certificate

(e) Nativity Certificate
(f) Anti‑ragging Affidavit, Affidavit on Mobile Phone Usage
(g) Required Amount of fee (See Information Brochure for fee details)
(h) Two passport size photographs
(i) Self attested photocopies of SSLC and HSE mark lists

21. Fees paid at the time of admission will not be refunded at any circumstances

22. Students should take necessary copies of their certificates before submitting them
to the office

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22 ANTI‑RAGGING AFFIDAVIT (2024‑‘25)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in

RAGGING AND REGULATIONS ON CURBING THE MENACE

OF RAGGING AS PER THE 2009 UGC GUIDELINES

What is Ragging?
• Any rude word or deed that causes annoyance, hardship or physical or psychological harm
to any other student
• Raising fear or apprehension in a fresher, junior or any student
• Forcing a student to do anything that will cause shame or embarrassment
• Indulging in any undisciplined activity that adversely affects the physique or psyche of a
student

Undertaking by Student
I S/o. D/o. of Mr./Mrs./Ms. have carefully read
and fully understood the law prohibiting ragging and the directions of the Supreme Court and
the Central/State Government in the regard.I have received a copy of the UGC Regulations on
Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, and have carefully gone
through it.
I hereby undertake that
• I will not indulge in any behavior or act that may come under the definition of ragging
• I will not participate in or abet or propagate ragging in any form
• I will not hurt anyone physically or psychologically or cause any other harm
I hereby agree that if found guilty of any aspect of ragging, I may be punished as per the provi‑
sions of the UGC Regulations mentioned above and/or as per the law in force. I hereby declare
that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on
account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and
further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission
is liable to be canceled.

Signed on of the month of the year

Name Signature

Undertaking by Parent/Guardian
I F/o. M/o. G/o have carefully read and fully un‑
derstood the law prohibiting ragging and the directions of the Supreme Court and the Central/S‑
tate Government in this regard as well as the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging
in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009. I assure you that my son/daughter/ward will not in‑
dulge in any act of ragging.I hereby agree that if he/she is found guilty of any aspect of ragging,
he/she may be punished as per the provisions of the UGC Regulations mentioned above and/or
as per the law in force.

Signed on of the month of the year

Name Signature

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23 RULES REGARDING MOBILE PHONE/SMART

PHONE/LAPTOPS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
GADGETS USAGE (2024‑‘25)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in
[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319

RULES REGARDING MOBILE PHONE/SMART PHONE/LAPTOPS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC

GADGETS USAGE

General Rules for all students

• Students are permitted to bring mobile phones and laptops to College.

• Mobile phones and electronic gadgets can be used only for academic purposes inside the
campus.

• Mobile phones should be in silent mode while on the College campus.

• Students indulging in inappropriate use of mobile phones or electronic gadgets on campus

will have to face the disciplinary action prescribed by the college.

Name of Student : . . . . . . . . . . . . Name of Parent/Guardian : . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application No : . . . . . . . . . . . . Class : . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mobile Number (Student) : . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile Number (Parent) : . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date : . . . . . . . . . . . .

Undertaking by Student
I am aware of the norms specified by the college for mobile phone and laptop usage. If I am found
breaking norms, I will abide by the disciplinary action taken by the college. For any consequence
of my misusing the mobile phone/laptop/electronic gadgets, I will not hold the college respon‑
sible.

Signature of Student : . . . . . . . . .

Undertaking by Parent/Guardian
I am aware of the norms specified by the college for mobile phone and laptop usage. If my son/‑
daughter is found breaking norms, we will abide by the disciplinary action taken by the college.
For any consequence of my son/daughter misusing the mobile phone/laptop/electronic gad‑
gets, I will not hold the college responsible.

Signature of Parent : . . . . . . . . .

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24 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ADMITTED

STUDENTS (2024‑‘25)

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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
MAHATMA GANDHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, MAHE
P.O. NEW MAHE ‑ 673 311
www.mggacmahe.ac.in
[email protected]
[email protected]
0490‑2332319

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ADMITTED STUDENTS (2024‑‘25)

1. Students should take necessary copies of their certificates before submitting them
to the office

2. Student should strictly follow all the rules and regulations of the college

3. Student should observe strict discipline and decorum at the institute and in case of any
indiscipline or misconduct, student will be liable to be expelled from the institute

4. If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, the concerned student shall
be given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority
would expel him from the institution

5. College reserves the right to detain student from Exams or take any other action as con‑
sidered necessary, for non payment of fee dues or Student’s attendance are short to the
requirement of the university

6. Students remaining continuously absent for 7 days without permission is liable to be ex‑
cluded from the rolls and re‑admission may be sought for.

7. No student is allowed to leave the College premises except on the strength of a letter of
request from his/her guardian and sanctioned by the Principal.

8. Any damage to College property should be compensated by the students concerned

9. Students are forbidden from keeping or consuming liquor, intoxicating drinks or narcotics.
If anybody is found in possession of the same, severe action will be taken against them. It
will be treated as crime and dealt with as Law and Order problems by competent author‑
ities.

10. Students are responsible and answerable to the College authorities for their conduct in
and out of the College

11. Students with less than 60% attendance are not eligible to appear for the university ex‑
aminations. They have to redo the semester in the next academic year after obtaining
necessary permission from the university.

12. Students are prohibited from organising any meeting or entertainments in the college or
collecting money for any purposes without the permission of the Principal.

13. It shall be the duty of every student to keep the college and the campus neat and clean.

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Click the following image to get the location (Google‑Map) of the college

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