The  distinguishing hallmarks of Pondicherry University Community College are the  following:
- The College ensures community participation in its educational  activities. The members of the community participate in several ways, namely,  in assessing the demand for manpower, framing of curriculum, teaching of  courses etc.
- The College follows the  policy for admission which helps to democratize education to every citizen at  the tertiary level especially to candidates from villages and backward areas  and to natives of Puducherry, subject to eligibility conditions.
- Courses are need-based and  job-oriented and they are framed by the experts in the field, screened by Board  of Studies and approved by the Academic Council of Pondicherry University.
- In almost all the courses  offered by the PUCC, experiential learning and/or hands on experience is an  essential component.  This experience is  provided by practical or lab work both within the College and outside the  premises, with the associated institutions.   Therefore, on-the-job training and industrial visits are integral  component of every programme.
- There is considerable flexibility  in formulation and implementation of various courses.  The College can introduce any course quickly,  if it finds the demand for it or drop a course for which the demand is stagnant  or sagging. 
- The courses are taught by  both professional teachers and experienced professionals in different  areas.  Teachers and Resource Persons are  recruited on need-basis from time to time.
- Subject to eligibility  criteria, a student who is currently pursuing a course in PUCC or  elsewhere can also enroll himself/ herself in  PG Diploma/ Diploma / Certificate Programme in the Community College provided  the timing of the course suits his/her convenience.
- The PUCC has been able to  establish a rapport and collaboration with various institutions in and around  Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.
- The PUCC provides  counselling and guidance services to the students both at the time of  admission, during the course of study and at the time of employment. 
- Spoken English training programme is conducted every year for the UG  students.
- Student Exchange Programme with United States Community Colleges was  initiated during the academic year 2011-2012.   This exchange programme provides a unique opportunity to the students to  tap the resources and expertise available in the USA and as a result the students have higher chances of good employment.
- Courses are conducted on  self-financing basis with affordable fee structure except three UGC aided  courses.
- There are courses to suit  the timings of the employed people and the unemployed.
- Each programme / course has  an Advisory Committee with a Coordinator.
- The PUCC works on all the 7  days in a week in order to suit the convenience of the students.