The following universities and colleges fall under the purview of the state. For further details on individual colleges, click the links below or click here to see the common admission details and application procedure.

The Joint Entrance Test (JET) is conducted for admission, to BTech course in (i) Pondicherry Engineering College and (ii) Bharathiyar College of Engineering & Technology, Karaikal. 

Eligibility: Candidates must complete HSC (XII Std) exam or equivalent with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in the first attempt. 

Application Procedure: Application form along with the information bulletin can be obtained from the notified branches of Canara Bank in Pondicherry on cash payment of Rs. 250 (Rs. 50 for SC/ST candidates). Application forms can also be obtained by post by sending a crossed demand draft of Rs. 250 in favour of the "Convener, CENTAC" payable at Pondicherry. Completed applications should reach the Convener, CENTAC, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry 605014 by the notified date. 

Selection: Selection is based on marks obtained in the qualifying exam and in the JET, both of which are given equal importance.