Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVMCH), Pondicherry, offers MBBS over 5.5 years across 250 seats admitted through NEET-UG via CENTAC counselling. Annual tuition is INR 4,00,000 under the government quota and INR 16,80,000 under the management quota. Affiliated to Pondicherry University and recognised by the National Medical Commission, SMVMCH is among the prominent private medical colleges in the Union Territory with a large attached teaching hospital.

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

SMVMCH MBBS Fees 2026

• Hostel accommodation is optional for day scholars residing locally in Pondicherry.
• MBBS students receive INR 20,000 monthly as CRRI stipend during the internship year.
• Fee figures are as per the official SMVMCH academic fee schedule for 2026.

SMVMCH MBBS Admission 2026

• CENTAC governs all MBBS admissions in Pondicherry at centacpuducherry.in.
• Candidates must carry original documents to the allotted college for verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Qualified in NEET-UG 2026 with the qualifying percentile as prescribed by the National Medical Commission for the respective category.
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
• Candidate must be domiciled in Puducherry for government quota seats allotted through CENTAC.

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG 2026 and obtain the qualifying percentile for MBBS admission.
• Register on the CENTAC portal with NEET-UG scorecard, domicile certificate, and other required documents.
• Fill in college and course preferences during the online choice-filling window on centacpuducherry.in.
• Download seat allotment letter after each CENTAC round result announcement and confirm acceptance.
• Report to SMVMCH with original documents within the stipulated deadline and pay the admission fee to secure the seat.
• Attend orientation and commence the first professional MBBS year as per the NMC-prescribed academic schedule.

✓ Opt for this if

• NEET rank falls within CENTAC government quota cutoff for Pondicherry.
• Seeking MBBS at affordable government quota rates in a Union Territory.
• Keen on receiving INR 20,000 monthly CRRI internship stipend.
• Open to a private medical college with a large attached hospital.

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank secures a central government medical college easily.
• Management quota annual fee of INR 16,80,000 exceeds budget.
• Seeking a metro city college for stronger post-MBBS PG network.

SMVMCH MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Applications for government scholarships are submitted via scholarships.gov.in.
• Scholarship deadlines are announced each year on the NSP portal.

SMVMCH MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff rank for SMVMCH MBBS under government quota through CENTAC?

Ans. The NEET-UG 2025 closing rank for the general category under CENTAC government quota at SMVMCH was 1,72,550. The SC category closing rank was 2,45,490. The 2026 cutoff will be finalised after CENTAC releases the merit list in August 2026 based on NEET-UG 2026 scores. Candidates are advised to track the official CENTAC portal regularly for updates on the allotment schedule.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation mandatory for MBBS students at SMVMCH Pondicherry?

Ans. Hostel is optional at SMVMCH. Day scholars residing within Pondicherry may commute daily. Annual hostel and mess charges are INR 3,32,000 for government quota students and INR 4,20,000 for management quota students. These charges are separate from the tuition fee and vary by accommodation type. Students are encouraged to apply for hostel early as seats are limited.

Ques. Do MBBS students at SMVMCH receive a stipend during the internship year?

Ans. Yes. All MBBS students at SMVMCH receive a monthly stipend of INR 20,000 during the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) that follows the 4.5-year academic programme. The stipend is disbursed by the institution and helps offset living costs during the internship rotation period across various hospital departments.

Ques. Can students from outside Pondicherry apply for SMVMCH MBBS through CENTAC?

Ans. CENTAC counselling for MBBS at SMVMCH is open only to candidates holding domicile of Puducherry. Students from other states cannot apply through CENTAC for the government quota. However, they may apply under the management quota or NRI quota seats directly through the college, subject to seat availability and SMVMCH admission norms for the 2026 intake.

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at SMVMCH under government and management quota?

Ans. Under the government quota, tuition totals INR 18,00,000 over 4.5 years at INR 4,00,000 per year. Under the management quota, tuition totals INR 75,60,000 over 4.5 years at INR 16,80,000 per year. Hostel and mess charges are additional in both quotas. The NRI quota annual fee is INR 21,00,000.

Ques. How does the CENTAC counselling process work for SMVMCH MBBS admission 2026?

Ans. CENTAC at centacpuducherry.in conducts all MBBS admissions for Pondicherry colleges including SMVMCH. Eligible NEET-UG 2026 qualifiers with Puducherry domicile register on the portal, fill in college preferences, and receive seat allotment based on rank and choice. Multiple rounds of allotment are conducted before class commencement in November 2026. Document verification is done at the allotted college.