Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pondicherry, is an NMC-recognised private medical college affiliated to Pondicherry University, offering MBBS with 150 approved seats. The 5.5-year programme covers 4.5 years of academic training and one year of compulsory rotating internship. Admission is through NEET UG, with annual fees of INR 2,99,000 for AIQ candidates and INR 12,00,000 for management quota.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CENTAC Puducherry counselling expected July 2026 (Tentative).

SVMC Pondicherry MBBS Fees 2026

• Total AIQ fee of INR 13,45,500 covers 4.5 years of academic tuition.
• Management quota total for 4.5 years amounts to INR 54,00,000.
• NRI quota is denominated in USD as per the institution’s fee notification.

SVMC Pondicherry MBBS Admission 2026

• Puducherry state quota counselling is conducted at centacpuducherry.in.
• AIQ counselling registration is done at mcc.nic.in under the Medical Counselling Committee.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for unreserved category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD)
• Age between 17 and 25 years as on December 31, 2026
• Valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for all admissions including management quota

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA with the required category-wise score
• Puducherry domicile candidates register at centacpuducherry.in for state quota counselling
• All candidates may register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in for 15% AIQ seats
• Management quota candidates apply directly to Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College
• Fill college preferences during the choice-filling window and lock the options
• Report with all original documents on the allotment date and pay the applicable tuition fee

✓ Opt for this if

• Puducherry domicile candidate with a qualifying NEET rank for CENTAC state quota
• Prefer MBBS in South India at a private college with comparatively lower AIQ fees
• Plan to practice medicine in Pondicherry or Tamil Nadu after MBBS and internship
• NEET rank qualifies for AIQ at INR 2,99,000 per year rather than management quota
• Looking for Pondicherry University-affiliated MBBS with NMC recognition

✗ Skip if

• Cannot afford the management quota fee of INR 12,00,000 per year if AIQ rank is not secured
• Prefer a government medical college or AIIMS-level institution for lower fees
• Need a college outside Pondicherry or closer to your home state
• Seeking an institution with a well-established PG postgraduate medical programme

SVMC Pondicherry MBBS Scholarships 2026

• GoI and CSSS scholarships are submitted through scholarships.gov.in.
• Puducherry UT scholarships are applied through the local social welfare department.

SVMC Pondicherry MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College for AIQ and management quota?

Ans. The annual MBBS fee at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College, Pondicherry, is INR 2,99,000 for All India Quota (AIQ) candidates. The total tuition for the 4.5-year academic programme under AIQ comes to INR 13,45,500. Management quota students are charged INR 12,00,000 per year, totalling INR 54,00,000 over 4.5 years. NRI quota fees are denominated at USD 27,000 per year.

Ques. How are MBBS seats at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Pondicherry divided?

Ans. Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College has an NMC-approved MBBS intake of 150 seats. The seats are split between the All India Quota (15%, managed by MCC), the Puducherry state quota (filled through CENTAC counselling for domicile candidates), and the management and NRI quota (handled directly by the institution). A valid NEET UG score is mandatory for all quota categories.

Ques. What is the affiliation and recognition of Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Pondicherry?

Ans. Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pondicherry, is affiliated to Pondicherry University and recognised by the National Medical Commission. Pondicherry University is a central university under the Government of India, and the MBBS degree is awarded by the university upon successful completion of the programme and the compulsory one-year rotating internship.

Ques. What is the CENTAC counselling process for MBBS at SVMC Pondicherry?

Ans. CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) manages the Puducherry state quota MBBS counselling at centacpuducherry.in. Domicile candidates from Puducherry register, submit NEET scores and documents, fill preferences for private and government medical colleges, and receive seat allotment based on rank and reservation. Typically three rounds of allotment are held including a mop-up round. Non-Puducherry students can compete for the 15% AIQ through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.

Ques. Is NEET mandatory for the management quota at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College?

Ans. Yes. NEET qualification is mandatory for all MBBS seats at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College including the management and NRI quota, as per the Supreme Court ruling and NMC regulations. Management quota candidates apply directly to the college after declaring their NEET scores, but the admission is only valid for candidates who have qualified NEET with the minimum required score in their category.

Ques. What happens after completing MBBS at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Pondicherry?

Ans. After completing the 4.5-year academic programme, MBBS graduates at SVMC Pondicherry undertake a one-year compulsory rotating medical internship at the attached hospital. On successful completion, graduates are eligible to appear for the National Exit Test (NExT), which qualifies them for independent medical practice and for postgraduate MD/MS entrance. Graduates may also apply for government medical officer posts or pursue super-speciality studies after PG.