State Wise Institutes
State-wise institutes help students explore medical colleges across different states based on their NEET rank and eligibility.
Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry
Pondicherry has 2 Government Medical Colleges offering MBBS admissions through NEET UG. These include the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry. Together, these Government Medical Colleges offer a total of 423 MBBS seats, making Pondicherry one of the preferred destinations for medical aspirants in India.
List of Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry 2026
| S.No. | College Name | University | Management | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry | Statutory Autonomous, Puducherry | Central Government | 1956 | 243 |
| 2 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry | Pondicherry University | State Government | 2010 | 180 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats | 423 | ||||
Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry
Pondicherry has 7 Private and Deemed Medical Colleges offering MBBS admissions through NEET UG. Among these, 2 are Private Minority Medical Colleges. Some of the top Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry include Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Christian Minority), Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, and Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre (Telugu Minority). The Union Territory offers a total of 1,450 MBBS seats in Private and Deemed Medical Colleges.
List of Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry 2026
| S.No. | College Name | University | Management | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1999 | 150 |
| 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry | Trust | 2002 | 250 |
| 3 | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed University), Chennai | Trust | 2006 | 250 |
| 4 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1997 | 150 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats | 800 | ||||
List of Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry 2026
| S.No. | College Name | University | Management | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Christian Minority) | Pondicherry University | Trust | 2000 | 150 |
| 2 | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital | Pondicherry University | Trust | 2006 | 250 |
| 3 | Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pondicherry (Telugu Minority) | Pondicherry University | Trust | 2007 | 250 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats | 650 | ||||
Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry
Pondicherry has 4 Deemed Medical Colleges offering MBBS admissions through NEET UG. Some of the leading Deemed Medical Colleges include Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth), Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research), Vinayaka Missions Medical College, and Aarupadai Veedu Medical College. Together, these colleges offer a total of 800 MBBS seats.
List of Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry 2026
| S.No. | College Name | University | Management | Established | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1999 | 150 |
| 2 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry | Trust | 2002 | 250 |
| 3 | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed University), Chennai | Trust | 2006 | 250 |
| 4 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1997 | 150 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats | 800 | ||||
Pondicherry MBBS Counselling 2026
MBBS admission in Pondicherry is conducted through the NEET UG Counselling process. Candidates who qualify NEET UG can participate in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the State Quota counselling conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry. Admissions are granted on the basis of NEET rank, reservation policy, seat availability, and counselling guidelines.
Introduction
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, conducts centralized online counselling for 15% All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats, 100% MBBS seats of AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU and AMU, Deemed Universities, and other participating institutions in accordance with the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC), various Supreme Court orders, and notifications issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Types of Counselling Conducted by MCC
UG Counselling
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS/BDS seats of all participating States and Union Territories.
- 100% MBBS seats of AIIMS across India.
- 100% MBBS seats of JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal).
- 100% MBBS/BDS seats of BHU and AMU.
- 15% IP Quota seats of ESIC Medical Colleges.
PG Counselling
- 50% All India Quota PG Medical/Dental seats.
- 100% PG seats of Central Universities and Deemed Universities.
- 50% AIQ PG seats of ESIC Medical Colleges.
- Registration for Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Institutions.
Super Specialty Counselling
MCC conducts counselling for 100% DM/M.Ch. seats of participating Government, Private and Deemed Medical Colleges across India, except Institutes of National Importance (INI Institutes).
Pondicherry MBBS Seat Matrix 2019
In 2019, Pondicherry had 3 Medical Colleges offering MBBS courses through NEET UG, including 1 Government Medical College, 2 Private Minority Medical Colleges, and 1 Private Non-Minority Medical College. A total of 600 MBBS seats were available, comprising 150 Government seats, 150 seats in the Private Non-Minority Medical College, and 300 seats in Private Minority Medical Colleges. Out of the Government College seats, 22 seats were allotted under the 15% All India Quota, 106 seats under the State Quota, and 22 seats under the NRI Quota. In addition, Pondicherry also had 4 Deemed Medical Colleges with a total annual intake of 600 MBBS seats.
In NEET UG 2019, a total of 4,684 candidates appeared from Pondicherry, of which 2,281 candidates qualified, resulting in an overall qualifying percentage of 48.70%. All seats in Minority Medical Colleges are primarily reserved for eligible minority candidates. If sufficient minority candidates are not available, the remaining seats are filled by General category candidates as per the counselling rules.
Pondicherry MBBS Seat Matrix in Government Medical Colleges
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Seat Matrix
| Region / Quota | Total Seats | Vertical Reservation | Horizontal Reservation | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN (50%) | OBC (11%) | MBC (18%) | SC (16%) | BCM (2%) | EBC (2%) | BT (1%) | FF (4%) | PWD (5%) | EXM (3%) | MSP (1%) | ||
| Puducherry (75%) | 79 | 39 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Karaikal (18%) | 19 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mahe (4%) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanam (3%) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total (105) | 105 | 52 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Pondicherry MBBS Seat Matrix in Private Medical Colleges
The following table shows the seat distribution in Private Medical Colleges of Pondicherry under Government Quota, Minority Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota for MBBS admissions.
| S.No. | College Name | Total Intake | Government Quota | Management Quota | NRI Quota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minority | Others | |||||
| 1 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences | 150 | 55 | 75 (Christian Minority candidates of UT of Puducherry only) | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital | 150 | 55 | — | 95 | NA |
| 3 | Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | 150 | 55 | 75 (Telugu Minority candidates of UT of Puducherry only) | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 450 | 165 | 150 | 110 | 25 | |
Pondicherry Private Medical Colleges MBBS Seat Matrix of Government Quota Seats
The following table shows the category-wise distribution of Government Quota MBBS seats in Private Medical Colleges of Pondicherry for the academic session 2019.
| College Name | No. of Seats | Vertical Reservation | Horizontal Reservation | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (50%) | OBC (11%) | MBC (18%) | SC (16%) | BCM (2%) | EBC (2%) | BT (1%) | FF (4%) | PH (5%) | EXM (1%) | MSP (1%) | ||
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) | 55 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMC) | 55 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SVMC) | 55 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 165 | 83 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Pondicherry MBBS Fees Structure 2024
The following tables show the MBBS fee structure of Government and Self Financing Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for the academic session 2024. The fees are categorized under Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota.
Pondicherry MBBS Fees Structure in Self Financing Private Medical Colleges
Pondicherry Self Financing Private Medical Colleges MBBS Fees Structure under Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota.
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Fees Structure
| S.No. | Government Quota (₹) | Management Quota (₹) | NRI Quota (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,00,000 | 16,80,000 | 21,00,000 |
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital Fees Structure
| S.No. | Government Quota (₹) | Management Quota (₹) | NRI Quota (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,00,000 | 16,80,000 | 21,00,000 |
Sri Venkateshwara Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre Fees Structure
| S.No. | Government Quota (₹) | Management Quota (₹) | NRI Quota (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,00,000 | 16,80,000 | 21,00,000 |
Pondicherry Government MBBS Fees Structure 2024
Pondicherry MBBS Fees Structure in Government Medical Colleges.
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Fees Structure
| S.No. | Particular | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admission Fees (One Time) | 50,000 |
| 2 | Academic Fees | 22,000 |
| 3 | Special Fees | 11,000 |
| 4 | Lab Fees | 11,000 |
| 5 | Library Fees | 11,000 |
| 6 | Cultural Fees | 4,400 |
| 7 | Student Welfare Fund | 1,100 |
| 8 | College Development Fund | 11,000 |
| 9 | Sports Fees | 2,200 |
| 10 | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 |
| 11 | Tuition Fee | NIL |
| Total | 1,43,700 | |
Important Notes
- If a candidate discontinues the course on or before the last date of counselling of the admission year, a penalty of ₹50,000 shall be payable.
- If a candidate leaves the course after 31st August or during any subsequent academic year, a penalty of ₹4,00,000 shall be payable. A bond agreement signed by the candidate, parent/guardian and two sureties is mandatory.
- Fees marked as Refundable will be refunded after successful completion of the course and relieving from the institute.
- Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, University Development Fee, Sports Fee and other University charges shall be payable separately as prescribed by Pondicherry University.
Puducherry MBBS NEET UG Cutoff 2025
Puducherry MBBS admission is based on the NEET UG examination. The cutoff varies every year depending on the number of applicants, difficulty level of NEET, seat availability and reservation policy. Candidates seeking admission in Government and Private Medical Colleges of Puducherry should check the category-wise cutoff for their preferred quota before participating in counselling.
Types of Puducherry NEET UG Cutoff 2025
15% All India Quota (AIQ)
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling and releases the college-wise and category-wise cutoff for 15% All India Quota MBBS seats.
85% State Quota
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry releases the category-wise and college-wise cutoff for admission under the 85% State Quota seats.
NRI Quota
CENTAC also releases the college-wise cutoff for MBBS admissions under the NRI Quota for eligible candidates.
The cutoff tables below provide the last admitted NEET Rank and corresponding Score for different reservation categories. Candidates can compare their NEET Rank with the previous year's cutoff to estimate their admission chances in Puducherry Medical Colleges.
Puducherry MBBS State Quota (85%) Cutoff 2025
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry
| Category | GN | OBC | BCM | EBC | MBC | EWS | ESM | SC | ST | FF | MSP | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | |
| Puducherry (PY) | 22390 | 532 | 41771 | 510 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 354130 | 334 | 135577 | 441 | 599794 | 250 | - | - | - | - |
| 10% Govt. School (PY) | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Karaikal | 48316 | 503 | 50152 | 502 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 449518 | 298 | - | - | 163196 | 425 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10% Govt. School Karaikal | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mahe | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10% Govt. School Mahe | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Yanam | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| MNG | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NRI | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
Puducherry MBBS State Quota (85%) Cutoff 2023
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry
| Category | GN | OBC | BCM | EBC | MBC | EWS | ESM | SC | FF | MSP | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | AIR | Score | |
| Puducherry (PY) | 65828 | 548 | 80588 | 530 | 91087 | 518 | 96767 | 512 | 113202 | 495 | 470398 | 279 | 131778 | 478 | 336240 | 339 | 452659 | 286 | 501728 | 268 |
| 10% Govt. School (PY) | 409961 | 304 | 911245 | 155 | - | - | - | - | 840533 | 170 | - | - | - | - | 856778 | 166 | - | - | - | - |
| Karaikal | 98929 | 510 | 160504 | 452 | 235390 | 397 | - | - | 286246 | 366 | - | - | - | - | 686158 | 208 | 345417 | 334 | - | - |
Pondicherry Medical College Hospital Details 2025
The table below provides complete details of Government, Private and Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry, including hospital infrastructure, clinical load, annual MBBS intake, postgraduate courses and tuition fees for the academic session 2025.
Pondicherry College & Hospital Details 2025
| S.No. | College Name | Hospital Name | Estb. | MBBS Seats | PG Seats | Hospital Details | Clinical Load Details (Per Month) | Yearly Tuition Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Beds | Emergency Beds | OPD Patients | IPD Patients | Child Births | |||||||
| 1 | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry (Deemed), Vinayaka Missions University, Salem | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Hospital | 1999 | 150 | Yes | 830 | 40 | 46,450 | 4,625 | 202 | ₹19,50,000 (5 Years) |
| 2 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry (Government), Pondicherry University | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Hospital | 2010 | 180 | Yes | 800 | 30 | 49,958 | 2,327 | 173 |
Tuition Fee : NIL ₹20,000 (Refundable Caution Deposit) ₹1,23,700 (Other Fees) |
| 3 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry (Deemed), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute | 2002 | 250 | Yes | 1,250 | 30 | 67,487 | 5,983 | 403 | ₹22,00,000 (5 Years) |
| 4 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Puducherry (Private Christian Minority) | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences | 2000 | 150 | Yes | 652 | 79 | 28,493 | 3,523 | 65 |
₹4,00,000 (State Quota) ₹16,80,000 (Management Quota) ₹21,00,000 (NRI Quota) |
| 5 | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed), Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences | 2006 | 250 | Yes | 1,150 | 30 | 62,614 | 5,909 | 372 | ₹22,00,000 (4.5 Years) |
| 6 | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry (Private) | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital | 2006 | 250 | Yes | 1,180 | 70 | 63,798 | 6,499 | - |
₹4,00,000 (State Quota) ₹16,80,000 (Management Quota) ₹21,00,000 (NRI Quota) |
| 7 | Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Puducherry (Private Telugu Minority) | Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | 2007 | 250 | Yes | 1,120 | 30 | 59,063 | 5,774 | 255 |
₹4,00,000 (State Quota) ₹16,80,000 (Management Quota) ₹21,00,000 (NRI Quota) |
| 8 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal (Deemed), Vinayaka Missions University, Salem | Vinayaka Mission's Medical College & Hospital | 1997 | 150 | Yes | 740 | 30 | 33,966 | 3,115 | 217 | ₹18,50,000 (5 Years) |
Abbreviations
- SQ – State Quota
- MNG – Management Quota
- NRI – Non-Resident Indian Quota
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