MBBS in Pondicherry: 2026 Admission Overview
Pondicherry (Puducherry) has emerged as a significant hub for medical education in Southern India, offering high-quality training and modern infrastructure. For the MBBS admission batch of 2026, the Union Territory features 9 medical colleges with a combined intake capacity of 1,873 MBBS seats.
Admissions are centrally managed by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), and the region is particularly attractive to students nationwide because of its inclusive "Open State" status. This allows non-domicile candidates to apply for Management Quota seats in private colleges based on their NEET UG merit.
Undergraduate (MBBS) Seat Matrix The distribution of medical seats in Pondicherry is heavily weighted towards the private sector, though prestigious government options exist:
- Government Medical Colleges: There are 2 government institutions (including the prestigious JIPMER and Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute) offering 423 MBBS seats. These seats are highly competitive, with a success rate of approx 8.22%, and feature subsidized fees ranging from ?0.01 Lakhs to ?1.43 Lakhs annually.
- Private Medical Colleges: The region hosts 7 private medical institutes, contributing the majority of the capacity with 1,450 MBBS seats.
- Management Quota: A significant portion of these seats (approx. 57% in private colleges) are available as Management/Minority Quota, open to students from all states.
- NRI Quota: About 15% of seats in private colleges are reserved for NRI candidates.
Beyond undergraduate studies, Pondicherry supports advanced medical careers with 684 MD/MS seats and 58 Super Specialty (DM/MCh) seats. Figures mentioned are based on the latest available NMC data for the 2026 admission session.
Quick Facts about Medical Colleges in Pondicherry
| Total Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 9 (1873) |
| Govt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 2 (423) |
| Pvt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 7 (1450) |
| Govt Med College Fee | 0.01 Lacs - 1.43 Lacs |
| Pvt Med College Fee | 16.8 Lacs - 24 Lacs |
| Total Speciality ( MD/MS) Seats | 684 |
| All India Quota Seats | 57 |
| State Quota Seats | 1773 |
| NEET Applicants Appeared 2025 | 5149 |
| Chance for Govt College seat | 8.22% |
| Medical University Name | Pondicherry University |
| Counseling Body website | centacpuducherry.in |
Index
- Fees, Seats - Govt Medical Colleges
- Fees, Seats - Private Medical Colleges
- Private Medical Colleges Vs MBBS Abroad
- Teaching Experience of Medical Colleges
- Important Dates NEET 2026
- NEET UG Counseling Process
- Predict Your Chance for MBBS Seat
- Medical PG or NEXT
- Medical PG in USA (USMLE)
- Medical PG in UK (PLAB)
- Medical PG in Germany
- Complete details of all Govt Medical college in Pondicherry
Seat Matrix - Govt College
JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research) is an Institute of National Importance with two campuses located in Puducherry.
Below is the category-wise reservation and seat matrix of JIPMER for the MBBS Admission 2026 batch.
| Campus | Total Seats | State Quota | AIQ Seats | UR (Open) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIPMER Puducherry | 182 | 48 | 134 | 55 | 13 | 36 | 20 | 10 |
| JIPMER Karaikal | 61 | 16 | 45 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Total Open Seats | 243 | 64 | 179 | 73 | 18 | 48 | 27 | 13 |
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
IGMCRI (Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute) is a State Government Medical College located in Puducherry.
Below is the category-wise reservation and seat matrix of IGMCRI for NEET-UG 2026 counselling.
| Total Seats | All India Quota | State Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 27 | 131 | 22 |
| Region | State Seats | GEN | EWS | OBC | MBC | SC | EBC | BCM | ST | BT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry 75% | 98 | 39 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Karaikal 18% | 24 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanam 3% | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahe ( 4%) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 131 | 52 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Seat Matrix – Private College
Below is the seat distribution of Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI seats in Private Medical Colleges of Puducherry.
These institutions are Minority Status Medical Colleges.
| Name of the Medical College | Total Seats | Govt. Quota | Minority Quota* | NRI | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences | 150 | 70 | 62 | 18 | -- |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry | 250 | 93 | -- | 38 | 119 |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Centre | 250 | 92 | 120 | 38 | -- |
| TOTAL | 650 | 255 | 182 | 94 | 119 |
Pvt College -Govt Quota Seat
Below is the seat matrix of Government Quota MBBS seats in Private Medical Colleges of Puducherry for NEET-UG 2026 counselling.
| Medical college | State Quota | GEN | OBC | MBC | SC | EBC | BCM | ST | BT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences | 70 | 36 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry | 93 | 46 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Centre | 92 | 46 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 255 | 128 | 28 | 46 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Fee Structure- Govt & Pvt Med College
Below is the detailed tuition fee structure of Government and Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for the MBBS 2026 admission batch.
The information covers all seat categories, including Government Quota seats, Management Quota seats, and NRI seats.
| Medical College | Govt Quota | Mgmt. Quota | Minority Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIPMER ( Both Campus) | 1200 | - | - | - |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute | 147000* | - | - | 125000* |
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences | 4 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 21 Lacs |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry | 4 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 21 Lacs |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Centre | 4 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 16.80 Lacs | 21 Lacs |
Puducherry All India Quota Seats Cut off (AIQ) – 2025-26
Below is the NEET UG 2025 category-wise cut-off marks for MBBS admission in Govt Medical Colleges of Pondicherry under AIQ seats
| College Name | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry | 527 | 538 | 447 | 442 | 540 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry | 298 | 502 | 425 | 250 | 503 |
Disclaimer: Seat matrix, fee structure, and other information are subject to change as per Government notifications. The details provided are based on data published on various official Government portals.
Private Medical Colleges Vs MBBS Abroad
There are numerous benefits to the MBBS Abroad over study at Private Medical College in India. You can refer to the below table to understand the values we fetch in MBBS Abroad on various critical parameters, that are crucial before deciding the right path
| Key Parameter | MBBS Abroad | Private Medical College |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public & Private Both | Only Private |
| World Ranking | Available | Not Available |
| Recognition | WHO, WFME, ECFMG, US GMC,UK etc | NMC and very few international recognition |
| Teaching Experience | Up to 200 Years | Mostly up to 10 Years |
| Tuition Fee 5/6 Years | 3-5 Lacs/Year(Affordable) | 8-15Lacs/Year(Expensive) |
| Global Exposure | Very High, Students from across world | No Exposure |
| Teaching Methodology | Small Groups of 15-20 Students in each batch, Test after every Conceptual Class | 100-150 students in a batch |
| Grading of Academics | Mostly European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) | University Level, CBME |
| Opportunities for Global Medical PG | US, CANADA, Gulf Region, UK and other European Countries incl India | Primarily India |
| Patient Interaction | Moderate to High | Very Less |
| Affiliated Hospitals | Multiple Hospitals for different speciality | College Hospital only |
Teaching Experience of Medical Colleges
In Pondicherry, most of the colleges have above 10 years of experience. It is always important to select an old medical college as there is no shortage of faculties and they are well experienced too, which is the primary requirement of a MBBS student for their learning.
| Teaching Experience | Name of Medical college |
|---|---|
| 10-25 Years |
1. AarupadaiVeedu Medical College, Pondicherry |
| More Than 25 Years |
1. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry |
Pondicherry Medical Colleges Counselling
Seat allocation is being done in multiple phases both in All India counseling and State counseling of Pondicherry. This is because, many seats become vacant due to withdrawal of seats by the students for not getting college of their choice, not able to arrange the funds for fees, Lack of proof of their category under which they applied etc. Once the dates for reporting to the college/ Fee deposits/Submitting documents is passed all such seats made available for the next rounds. In the below table, you can find the details for counseling rounds in All India and State counseling followed for MBBS Seat Allocation-
The CENTAC, Pillaichavady, Prepares and publish the State Merit list of under each category. Students can assess their chance to get college of their choice based on previous year’s Cut offs of that college. If you want to be sure about the chances it is recommended to use MOKSH College Predictor which utilizes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology. Also, this college predictor will give you an idea and will predict the college possible for you based on your current NEET Ranking, Reservation category and Other Quotas applicable for you.
All India MCC Counselling Dates 2026
Below are the Important dates for the All India MCC Counselling NEET UG 2026 process
| Process | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| Seat Matrix | 18 - 19 Jul | 9 - 11 Aug | 02-Sep | 20-Sep |
| Reg | 21 - 28 Jul | 12 -18 Aug | 3 - 8 Sept | 22 - 24 sept |
| Choice Filling | 22- 28 Jul | 13 - 18 Aug | 3 - 8 Sept | 22 - 25 sept |
| Seat Allotment | 29- 30 Jul | 19 - 20 Aug | 9 - 10 Sept | 25 - 26 Sept |
| Result | 31-Jul | 21-Aug | 11-Sep | 27-Sep |
| Reporting | 1 - 6 Aug | 22 - 29 Aug | 12 - 18 Sept | 27 Sep - 3 Oct |
Puducherry State Counselling Dates 2025
Below are the dates for important events for All India Counselling process
| Process | Rounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |
| Online Registration | 28 jul- 8 Aug | 13-16 Sep |
| Publish State Merit list | 30-Aug | 27-Sep |
| Choice filling | NA | 13-16 Sep |
| Allotment Result | 01-Sep | 19-Sep |
| Reporting at Allotted College | 24-29 Aug | 14-20 Sep |
Eligibility for Pondicherry NEET-UG 2026 Counselling
- Your age must be no less than 17 years.
- You must have qualified the NEET exam.
- MBBS Pondicherry cut-off 2026 10+2 with a score of at least 50% in PCB (for general category), 45% (for general PH) and 40% for ST/SC/OBC.
- Your core subjects for 10+2 have to be Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics.
- For those who wish for state quota seat must meet the NEET domicile criteria of Pondicherry.
How to Register for Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2026
- Register on the official website and obtain your credentials.
- Fill the application form with all the necessary details including your personal and academic ones.
- Once you successfully fill the form, you will now be given with a unique registration ID and password which will further be used to complete the application process.
- Remember you are supposed to be very meticulous while filling your details otherwise there are chances of your application getting rejected.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The documents needed to be furnished during MBBS in Manipur admission procedure are listed below –
- 10th and 12th standard certificate
- 10th and 12th standard mark sheet
- NEET hall ticket
- NEET Score card
- Birth certificate
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID)
- 10 Passport sized photographs (The photograph must be the same as those used in the NEET application form and hall ticket)
- Fee payment receipt
- Printout of the application form
Documents that are subject to applicability –
- Reservation category certificate
- Domicile certificate
- PWD (Persons With Disability) certificate
- Gap period affidavit
- Income certificate
- Freedom fighter certificate
RESERVATION POLICY
All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
Vertical Reservation
Below is the category-wise reservation under All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026 applicable for 15% Seats in all State Gov Medical Colleges, 100% Seats in AIIMS and Central Universities' Medical Colleges in Pondicherry.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Un-Reserved | 40% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 8% |
| SC | Scheduled Cast | 15% |
| OBC | Other Backward Cast | 27% |
| EWS | Economical Weaker Section | 10% |
Horizontal Reservation
Below is the sub-category of reservation applicable within each category of reservation in all All India Quota's MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| PwD | Person with Disability | 5% |
Pondicherry State Quota Seats
Below is the Reservation Policy applicable for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in State Govt Medical Colleges in Pondicherry under State Quota Seats.
| Region | % Reservation |
|---|---|
| Pondicherry | 75% |
| Karaikal | 18% |
| Yanam | 3% |
| Mahe | 4% |
Vertical Reservation
Below is the category wise vertical Reservation in all Government and Private Medical Colleges of Pondicherry for State Quota's MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026
| Category | Description | Reservation for Pondicherry, Karaikal & Yanam Region | Reservation for Mahe Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | Un-Reserved (Open Merit) | 50% | 50% |
| SC | Scheduled Castes | 16% | 16% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes | 1% | 1% |
| EBC | Extreme Backward Class | 2% | NIL |
| OBC | Other Backward Class | 11.00% | 16.00% |
| BT | Backward Tribes | 0.50% | 0.50% |
| BCM | Backward Classe Muslims | 2.00% | 10.00% |
| MBC | Most Backward Class | 18% | 7.00% |
Out of 50% Open General seats, 10% EWS seats reservation will be applicable only in such Institutions that have met the criteria of increase of seats.
Horizontal Reservation
Below is the Sub category of reservation applicable within Each Category of reservation in all Government Medical Colleges of pondicherry for State Quota's MBBS Seats Allocation in NEET UG 2026
| Sub Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| GS | U.T. of Puducherry Govt. School Reservation | 10% |
| FF | Ward of Freedom Fighter | 4% |
| PwD | Person with Disability | 5% |
| ESM | Wards of Ex-Servicemen | 1% |
| MSP | Meritorious in Sports | 1% |
Reservation in Pvt Medical Colleges
Below is the reservation in Various type of Private Medical Colleges in Pondicherry for NEET UG 2026
| College Category | State Quota | Mgmt Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Medical Colleges | 28% | 57% | 15% |
| Religious & Linguistic Minority Medical Colleges | 28% | 57% | 15% |
| Pvt Medical College | 28% | 57% |
Your Chance to get a MBBS Seat in Pondicherry
MOKSH AI-based MBBS college predictor predicts your chances of getting an MBBS seat in PondicherryState Medical colleges in All India Counselling NEET UG 2026 and PondicherryState Counselling NEET-UG 2026 under various Seat categories like Govt., Management or NRI Seat. For assessing your chances of getting a seat, the MOKSH Predictor algorithm takes categories/sub-category or various Quotas into consideration as per Govt. regulations. It also takes into account historical data published by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or State Dept. responsible for counselling Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC).
PG Options After MBBS in Pondicherry
