Puducherry · Deemed university

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry

A deemed university in Puducherry, founded in 2002, with 250 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry.

Deemed university250 seatsSince 2002
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. Photo: Dr Shabeen. Varun swm ( talk · contribs ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Type
Deemed university
Founded
2002
MBBS seats 2026-27
250
Location
Puducherry

How admission works

  • All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit.
  • NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.

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Fees

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University

Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry

NMC status

Recognized for 100 when degree granted on or after 10.06.2006 and for increase of seats from 100-150 when degree granted on or after December 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 150 to 250 when degree granted on or after January, 2019. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 250 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-10-05. NMC code PY/003/P/3.

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Common questions

Is Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry a government or private college?

It is a deemed university in Puducherry.

How many MBBS seats does Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry have?

250 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry?

All seats: Through MCC deemed university counselling. No domicile rule and no state quota; any NEET-qualified student can register. MCC charges a ₹5,000 registration fee and a refundable ₹2,00,000 security deposit. NRI quota: Up to 15% of seats, charged in US dollars, for NRI candidates or those sponsored by an NRI relative as set out in the MCC bulletin.

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