Pondicherry at a glance
- Active centres: 11
- Offering Senior Secondary (Class 12): 7
- With science practicals: 7
- Seats shown free on 23 September 2026: 3874
- Study mediums available: Hindi, English, Tamil
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All active NIOS centres in Pondicherry
| Study centre (AI code) | Locality · PIN | Courses | Medium | Science | Seats: total / free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendriya Vidyalaya AI code 310001 | No.1, Jipmer Campus, 605006 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | Hindi, English | Yes | 500 / 488 |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya AI code 310003 | Mathur Road 605014 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | Hindi, English | Yes | 300 / 297 |
| Aditya Vidhyashram Residential Sch. AI code 310009 | Poraiyur Tehsil Villianur . . 605110 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | Hindi, English | Yes | 500 / 243 |
| The Study Lecole International AI code 310010 | 64-66, Mathur Road, Kalapet . 605014 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | Hindi, English | Yes | 300 / 297 |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya AI code 420075 | No.1, Jipmer Campus, 605006 | Secondary | Tamil | Yes | 500 / 500 |
| The Study Lecole International AI code 420004 | 64-66, Mathur Road Kalapet Puducherry 605014 | Secondary | Tamil | No | 300 / 300 |
| Navalar Nedunchezhian Govt.Hr.Sec.School AI code 310011 | Tholkappiyar St.Lawpet Puducherry outgaret 605008 | Secondary | Hindi, English | No | 300 / 220 |
| Navalar Nedunchezhian Govt.Hr.Sec.School AI code 420100 | Tholkappiyar St.Lawpet Puducherry outgaret 605008 | Secondary | Tamil | No | 300 / 234 |
| K S P International Higher Secondary School AI code 310012 | Plot No. 40, Paari Street, Anandha Nagar, Kathirkamam 605007 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | Hindi, English | No | 300 / 297 |
| Shree Bharath Vidhyaashram AI code 310013 | Osuddu Lake Agaram 605502 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | English | Yes | 500 / 499 |
| Vel Senthil Higher Secondary School AI code 190208 | No.42, New Mettu Street, Valarpirai Nagar Sulthanpet, Puducherry-605110 605110 | Secondary, Senior Secondary | English | Yes | 500 / 499 |
Seats: total / free is the centre’s sanctioned capacity and the balance the locator showed on 23 September 2026. A centre with 0 free seats cannot take new admissions until seats open. Contact details for each centre are on the official locator.
How to choose a centre in Pondicherry
- 1Match the course and medium. Not every centre runs Senior Secondary, every medium or science practicals.
- 2Check free seats on the live locator just before you apply — they change daily.
- 3Visit or call the centre. PCP classes and TMA evaluation are free at your study centre — what the centre must provide.
- 4Apply yourself on sdmis.nios.ac.in and pick this centre as your preference. Never share your password or OTP — step-by-step form guide.
NIOS Regional Centre for Puducherry
CHENNAI
Lady Willington Campus, Kamrajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600005
Phone: 044-28442237 · Email: rcchennai@nios.ac.in
https://rcchennai.nios.ac.in/
Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The regional centre handles admission confirmation, document queries and exam matters. Source: NIOS Academic Prospectus 2026-27, Appendix A.
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