Wed Sep 10 19:03:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided information, based on The Hindu’s style:
**Headline: Pondicherry University Announces Spot Admissions for Vacant UG & PG Seats**
**PUDUCHERRY, September 11, 2025 -** Pondicherry University has announced a spot admission drive to fill remaining vacant seats in its undergraduate (four-year) and five-year integrated postgraduate programs for the 2025-26 academic year. The admissions, based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores, will be held on September 17th at both the Puducherry and Karaikal campuses.
Interested candidates who have appeared for CUET (UG-2025) with the necessary Test Paper Code are required to report in person to the respective department or center between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Online registration or reporting is not permitted.
The university will shortlist candidates based on merit, adhering to category-wise reservations, from those present and reporting. Admissions will be granted according to merit ranking against the available vacancies.
Candidates are advised to bring all original certificates and be prepared to pay the applicable fees immediately online if selected. The university emphasized the importance of in-person attendance for the spot admission process.
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