 Department Of Mathematics under Pondicherry University Ramanujan School Of Mathematical Sciences, Department Of Commerce under Pondicherry University School Of Management, Department Of Economics under Pondicherry University School Of Management, Department Of Physics under Pondicherry University School Of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences and Department Of Chemistry under Pondicherry University School Of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences have one of the toughest course curriculums in entire India.PU was India's first University to set up a community college to serve the needs and demands of the local community.Local skillsets are advanced through several vocational programmes such as para- medical courses using the onsite hospital facillities.