Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), located in Puducherry and affiliated to Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, offers MBBS across 250 seats. The programme spans 4.5 years of academic study followed by a one-year compulsory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG merit and centralized MCC counselling. Tuition over five years totals INR 1,30,00,000, with additional one-time charges payable at admission.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
SLIMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 26,00,000 |
| University Registration Fee | INR 15,000 |
| Admission Fee | INR 10,000 |
| Research and Development Fee (one-time) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Total Fees (5 years, excluding hostel) | INR 1,31,25,000 |
| Hostel Charges (per year, optional) | INR 2,10,000 |
- Room rent is INR 1,25,000 per year and mess charges are INR 85,000 per year, billed separately.
- Caution deposit of INR 75,000 is refundable at course completion after deducting any damages.
- Candidates who upgrade to another college during MCC counselling forfeit INR 50,000 of the deposited amount.
SLIMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Re-exam Held | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- SLIMS seats are filled through MCC centralized counselling, with registration at mcc.nic.in after NEET-UG result.
- SLIMS falls under the deemed university category in the MCC seat matrix.
- Candidates must report to SLIMS by the date specified in the allotment letter with original documents.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD) as per NMC norms
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatory and serves as the sole basis for merit ranking
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG conducted by NTA and await result declaration
- Register for MCC NEET-UG counselling on mcc.nic.in after result publication
- Verify SLIMS seat availability in the MCC seat matrix before filling college preferences
- Fill college and course preferences during the choice-filling window on the MCC portal
- Download the provisional allotment letter and pay the seat acceptance fee online
- Report to SLIMS within the stipulated date carrying all original certificates for document verification and admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Mid-range NEET-UG scorers seeking a private MBBS seat through MCC allotment
- Students comfortable with a deemed-university fee structure for medical education
- Candidates who prefer studying in Puducherry with urban healthcare infrastructure
- Those wanting the certainty of MCC allotment over state-level quota counselling
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking a government medical college or a low-fee MBBS programme
- Candidates who need a college with a confirmed NIRF rank in the medical category
- Students requiring a large metropolitan multi-specialty hospital for broader clinical exposure
SLIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Central Government) | Maintenance allowance plus tuition reimbursement as per government ceiling | SC/ST category students, apply via NSP portal before October |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | INR 20,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT candidates, household income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum |
- Apply for government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the October deadline each year.
- PM-YASASVI applications open annually in July on the National Scholarship Portal.
SLIMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at SLIMS Puducherry?
Ans. The tuition fee at SLIMS is INR 26,00,000 per year. Over five years, total tuition amounts to INR 1,30,00,000. One-time charges payable at admission include a university registration fee of INR 15,000, an admission fee of INR 10,000, and a research and development fee of INR 1,00,000. The total cost excluding hostel is INR 1,31,25,000. Hostel charges of INR 2,10,000 per year are billed separately on an optional basis.
Ques. Is NEET-UG the only route to MBBS admission at SLIMS?
Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for all MBBS admissions at SLIMS, which is approved by the National Medical Commission. The college does not conduct any separate entrance test. All seats are filled through MCC centralized counselling on the basis of NEET-UG merit. Candidates must register at mcc.nic.in, fill college preferences during the choice-filling window, and secure a provisional allotment letter for SLIMS to confirm admission.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at SLIMS for MBBS students?
Ans. Yes, SLIMS provides hostel accommodation on an optional basis for MBBS students. Room rent is INR 1,25,000 per year and mess charges are INR 85,000 per year, totalling INR 2,10,000 annually for hostel residents. A caution deposit of INR 75,000 is collected at the time of hostel allotment and is refunded at course completion after deducting the cost of any damages to hostel property.
Ques. What is the structure of the MBBS programme at SLIMS?
Ans. The MBBS programme at SLIMS spans 4.5 years of academic study divided across three professional years. This is followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached multi-specialty teaching hospital. The internship covers postings in General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Community Medicine. Completion of both the academic period and the internship is required for NMC registration and eligibility for NEET-PG.
Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from SLIMS?
Ans. After completing MBBS and internship, graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specializations in fields such as General Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, or Paediatrics. Those interested in public health may apply to state health departments or join the National Health Mission. The Armed Forces Medical Services recruits MBBS graduates through the Short Service Commission. Private hospital employment and independent clinical practice are also available after obtaining NMC registration.
Ques. Can students from states other than Puducherry apply for MBBS at SLIMS?
Ans. Yes, MBBS admission at SLIMS is open to candidates from all states in India through MCC centralized counselling. There is no domicile restriction for the all-India quota seats allotted through MCC. Any candidate who has qualified NEET-UG may list SLIMS as a preference during MCC choice filling and may be allotted a seat based on their NEET-UG merit rank and availability of seats in the MCC seat matrix.