Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Puducherry is a constituent college of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), a NAAC A++-accredited health sciences deemed university. The 5.5-year MBBS program offers 250 seats annually through NEET-UG, with annual management quota tuition of INR 24,00,000. NRI candidates have 20 dedicated seats at USD 50,000 per year.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• 20 dedicated NRI seats for international and diaspora MBBS applicants
• Clinical training at MGMCRI’s teaching hospital integrated with tertiary care departments
• MBBS under SBV health sciences framework with research-oriented clinical curriculum

MGMCRI MBBS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota)	INR 24,00,000
Annual Tuition Fee (NRI Quota)	USD 50,000 per year
Hostel Charges (optional)	As applicable
Total Fees (Management Quota, 5.5 years)	INR 1,32,00,000

• Management quota total of INR 1,32,00,000 covers the full 5.5-year course including internship year.
• NRI quota total for 5.5 years is USD 2,75,000 as per current fee schedule.
• Additional charges for admission, caution deposit, and miscellaneous fees may apply separately.

MGMCRI MBBS Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opened	Feb 8, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closed	Mar 8, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card Released	Jun 14, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Exam	Jun 21, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Answer Key Released	Jul 6, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared	Jul 16, 2026
MCC AIQ Counselling Round 1 Registration Closes	August 2026 (Tentative)
Institutional Management Quota Counselling Closes	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

• 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET-UG rank.
• Management and NRI quota seats are filled through SBV institutional counselling process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
• Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026, with a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score
• NRI candidates must hold a valid NEET-UG score and furnish NRI status documentation at the time of admission

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and check eligibility as per NMC and SBV admission guidelines
• For 15% AIQ seats, register and fill choices during MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in
• For management quota, apply directly through the MGMCRI institutional admission portal and attend SBV counselling
• NRI applicants must submit NEET score with NRI documentation directly to the MGMCRI admissions office
• Accept the seat allotment and pay the full-year fee of INR 24,00,000 to confirm enrollment
• Report to MGMCRI Puducherry campus on the date specified with original certificates and migration documents

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking MBBS at a NAAC A++-accredited health sciences deemed university in Puducherry
• Comfortable with management quota annual fee of INR 24,00,000
• NRI or diaspora student targeting one of 20 dedicated NRI seats
• Interested in clinical training in Puducherry’s tertiary care hospital environment
• Planning to pursue postgraduate medical courses at SBV after MBBS

✗ Skip if

• Total management quota fees of INR 1,32,00,000 are beyond budget
• Seeking MBBS from a government college with government quota fee rates
• Targeting a NIRF top-ranked medical college or AIIMS for MBBS

MGMCRI MBBS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Puducherry Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	Full fee reimbursement	SC/ST students from Puducherry UT with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship	Full tuition waiver	SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 12,000 per year	Merit-based with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs

• Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
• SBV may offer institutional merit scholarships for high NEET scorers at the management quota level.

MGMCRI MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the annual MBBS fee at MGMCRI Puducherry under management quota?

Ans. The annual management quota tuition fee for MBBS at MGMCRI is INR 24,00,000. For the full 5.5-year course (including the compulsory 1-year internship), the total management quota tuition comes to INR 1,32,00,000. NRI candidates pay USD 50,000 per year, totalling USD 2,75,000 for the complete MBBS program. Additional charges such as admission fee and caution deposit apply separately.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at MGMCRI and how are they distributed?

Ans. MGMCRI offers 250 MBBS seats per academic year. Of these, 230 are for general and management quota candidates and 20 are dedicated NRI seats. From the 230 general seats, 15 percent are allocated to the All India Quota and filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining management quota and NRI seats are filled through SBV institutional counselling.

Ques. Which exam is required for MBBS admission at MGMCRI?

Ans. MBBS admission at MGMCRI is based entirely on NEET-UG scores. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was held on June 21, 2026 and results were declared on July 16, 2026. AIQ candidates apply through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Management quota and NRI candidates apply through the MGMCRI institutional admission process at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry.

Ques. What was the NEET cutoff for management quota at MGMCRI in 2024?

Ans. In 2024, MGMCRI management quota cutoffs across rounds ranged between 273,882 and 403 in NEET rank. The NRI quota cutoffs ranged from 741,777 to 1,231,308 in rank. The 2026 cutoff will be determined based on NEET-UG 2026 total applicants and seat availability. Candidates are advised to monitor the MGMCRI and SBV portals post-result for 2026 counselling updates.

Ques. Is MGMCRI Puducherry recognized by NMC and what is its university affiliation?

Ans. Yes, MGMCRI holds recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC), mandatory for medical practice in India. The college is a constituent of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), a health sciences deemed university accredited NAAC A++. SBV governs the MBBS curriculum, examinations, and the MBBS degree at MGMCRI Puducherry.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for MBBS students at MGMCRI?

Ans. SC/ST students from Puducherry UT can apply for the Puducherry Post-Matric Scholarship for full fee reimbursement. The Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship offers full tuition waiver for SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. The Central Sector Scholarship provides INR 12,000 per year to merit students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs. Applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in.