List of Medical Colleges in Pondicherry 2026-27: New Colleges, MBBS, MD, MS, DNB, SS Seats etc.

List of Medical Colleges in Pondicherry: Pondicherry is one of the best holiday destinations in India. Pondicherry is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, French colonial architecture, and relaxed atmosphere. It is also a major pilgrimage center for Hindus, with several important temples and shrines located in the city. The Union Territory has one of India’s highest literacy rates of 86.55%. Pondicherry has some of the finest medical Institutes in India. Some of the Medical Colleges in Pondicherry, like Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry and Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry is considered the country’s best MBBS Colleges.

In this article will discuss about the Top Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for the academic year 2025-26. Read the complete overview about college profile, Fees, courses, NEET Cut-off, Admission procedure and Ranking of all the Top MBBS Colleges in Pondicherry.

About Pondicherry

Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is a Union Territory located on the southeastern coast of India. It is well known for its French colonial heritage, peaceful beaches, and strong emphasis on education and healthcare. Over the years, Pondicherry has developed a solid medical education ecosystem with reputed government and private medical colleges offering quality academic training and excellent clinical exposure through well-equipped teaching hospitals.

Quick Overview of Pondicherry

Category	Details
Union Territory Capital	Puducherry
Official Language	Tamil (English is widely used for official and educational purposes)
Total Area	479 sq. km
Population (2026)	Around 16 lakh people
Number of Districts	4
Major Rivers	Gingee River, Ponnaiyar
Highest Point	No prominent peak (mostly coastal plains)
Key Sectors	Healthcare, Education, Tourism, Pharmaceuticals, Small-scale Industries
Popular Tourist Places	Promenade Beach, Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Paradise Beach
Climate	Tropical coastal climate with hot summers and moderate winters
Famous For	French architecture, beaches, spiritual centres, and medical education

Pondicherry NEET Summary

Every year lakhs of aspirants apply for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examination to get selected in some of the Top Medical Colleges in Pondicherry. If you also want to pursue MBBS, this article is for you only.

Particular	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Course Name	MBBS	MD/MS
Entrance Exam	NEET UG	NEET PG
Course Level	Undergraduate (UG)	Postgraduate (PG)
Duration	5.5 Years (Including a 1-year internship)	3 Years
Stream	Medical Sciences	Specialization after MBBS
Examination Type	Yearly/Semester	Yearly/Semester
Eligibility	10+2 with P.C.B. as the main subjects	MBBS from a recognized University
Counselling Process	Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling	Pondicherry NEET PG Counselling
Conducting Authority	Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)	Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)
Colleges wise Cutoff	Pondicherry NEET UG Cutoff	Pondicherry NEET PG Cutoff
College wise Seat	Pondicherry NEET UG Seat Matrix	Pondicherry NEET PG Seat Matrix
College wise Allotment	Pondicherry NEET UG Seat Allotment	Pondicherry NEET PG Seat Allotment
College wise Merit List	Pondicherry NEET UG Merit List	Pondicherry NEET PG Merit List
College wise Fees	Pondicherry Medical Colleges UG Fee Structure	Pondicherry Medical Colleges PG Fee Structure
Average Tuition Fees Per Year	Government Quota: 27,000 Management Quota: 18,00,000	Government Quota: 7,95,000 Management Quota: 15,50,000
No. of Government Seats	423	56
No. of Private Seats	1,450	733
Total number of Seats	1,873	789

MBBS Government Medical Colleges Located in Pondicherry

Here are the Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for MBBS as per the academic year 2026-27:

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Indira Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2010	180
2	JIPMER Karaikal	Karaikal	2016	61
3	JIPMER Pondicherry	Puducherry	1956	243

MBBS Private Medical Colleges Located in Pondicherry

Here are the Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for MBBS as per the academic year 2026-27:

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences	Puducherry	2000	150
2	Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College	Puducherry	2006	250
3	Sri Venkateswara Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2007	250

MBBS Deemed Medical Colleges Located in Pondicherry

Here are the Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for MBBS as per the academic year 2026-27:

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Aarupadai Veedu Medical College	Puducherry	1999	150
2	Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2002	250
3	Sri Lakshmi Narayana Inst of Medical Sciences	Puducherry	2006	250
4	Vinayaka Missions Medical College	Karaikal	1997	150

PG Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Indira Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2010	56
2	JIPMER Pondicherry	Puducherry	1956	219

PG Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences	Puducherry	2000	63
2	Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College	Puducherry	2006	121
3	Sri Venkateswara Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2007	241

PG Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Aarupadai Veedu Medical College	Puducherry	1999	95
2	Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2002	163
3	Sri Lakshmi Narayana Inst of Medical Sciences	Puducherry	2006	59
4	Vinayaka Missions Medical College	Karaikal	1997	57

PG DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Indira Gandhi Govt General Hospital Puducherry	Puducherry	1960	8
2	Rajiv Gandhi Govt Women and Children Hospital Puducherry	Puducherry	2010	7

PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Aravind Eye Hospital Puducherry	Puducherry	2003	7

SS Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	JIPMER Pondicherry	Puducherry	1956	52

SS Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences	Puducherry	2000	1

SS Deemed Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry	Puducherry	2002	5

SS DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	Indira Gandhi Govt General Hospital Pondicherry	Puducherry	1960	2

SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

S.No.	College	District	Estd	Seats
1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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