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Information on tick species diversity and molecular resistance status in Puducherry remains limited. This study investigated tick diversity, host-associated infestation patterns, and the presence of key VGSC knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations (C190A and G215T). A cross-sectional survey was conducted across 15 villages in Puducherry, where ticks were collected from cattle, goats, and dogs and identified using standard morpho-taxonomic keys. A total of 3779 ticks representing eight ixodid species were identified, showing clear host-associated infestation patterns. Individual ticks were selected from stratified pools (based on village, host, tick species, and sex) and processed individually for genomic DNA extraction. A fragment of the VGSC gene was amplified by PCR and analysed using Sanger sequencing. Molecular analysis of 62 high-quality VGSC sequences representing all eight species across the surveyed villages revealed no mutations at the investigated loci (C190A and G215T) in the analysed samples. All sequences exhibited the wild-type genotype at these positions. 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