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Updated on Feb 6, 2024 07:05 AM IST

About MGMCRI Pondicherry

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry was established in the year 2001. The college is also known as MGMCRI. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry is a constituent College of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry (a Health Sciences Deemed to be University). The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission ( UGC), New Delhi.MGMCRI is recognised by the Medical Council of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi and the Government of Puducherry. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry offer UG – MBBS, PG – MD/MS, PG – MSc Medical, SS – DM / MCh, Allied Health Science and PhD programmes to the students. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry has secured 46th rank in the Medical category in NIRF 2021 Ranking.  

Location

MGMCRI is located at Pondicherry Cuddalore ECR, Pillayarkuppam in Puducherry. Tirupadripulyur is around 9 km away from the college. Puducherry Airport is approx 19 km away and Thanthai Periyar Bus Depot is around 8 km away from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry. Candidates can take an auto to reach MGMCRI. 

Accreditation and Collaboration:

  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • MGMCRI is accredited by National  Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

Ranking:

The institute has secured 46th rank in the Medical category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 46.08 out of 100. It had secured 40th rank in the same category in NIRF 2020 Rankings.      

MGMCRI has the following collaborations:

  • United India Insurance Co. Ltd
  • TTK Healthcare PPA Pvt. Ltd.
  • BSNL, Puducherry
  • Aravind Eye Hospitals & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology 
  • Serene Senior Care (SSC)
  • Metropolis Healthcare LTD
  • M/s Unicare Corporate Solution
  • Aristo Public School
  • B D C Franchisee of Perkin Elmer Health Sciences
  • CRIMSUN Organics Pvt. Ltd
  • Solar Active Pharma Sciences Limited
  • Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
  • Infrastructure Private Limited, Bangalore 
  • SBV, Pondicherry
  • M/s Medall Health Care Pvt.Ltd, Kilpak,Chennai 
  • BSNL – Cuddalore
  • INFLIBNET Centre, an IUC of UGC
  • M/s. NLC India Limited(NLCIL)
  • SBV & Pallium India (Trust), Trivandrum, Kerala
  •  State AIDS Control Society Pondicherry, Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India(SAATHII)
  • Employee State's Insurance Corporation, Puducherry
  • M/s Krishna Cancer Institute, Nellikuppam Main Road, Thottapattu, Cuddalore
  • M/s. Suba Agencies
  •  IMS Health
  • Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, MHFW
  • M/s. Pondicherry Solid waste Management Company Private Limited (PSMPL)-Puducherry 
  • SBV, Pondicherry 
  • Quest International University (QIUP) PERAK, Malaysia
  • Strides Shashun Ltd., Cuddalore
  • International Training Agreement – American Heart Association, Inc. New York 
  • Airports Authority of India
  • IMC Fachhochschule, Krem, Austria 
  • National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Dept. of H & FW, Govt. of India, New Delhi 
  • The University of IOWA City, IOWA
  • Letter of Intent, Partners Medical International (PMI), USA
  • Central Leprosy Teaching Research Institute (CLTRI), Chennai
  • Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Swami Kuvalyananda Marg, Lonavla
  • Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute
  • Pondicherry Medical Relief Society, Puducherry 
  • Vidal Health TPA Private Limited & Network Provider, Bangalore
  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Pondicherry
  • University of Dundee, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
  • Shasun Pharmaceutical Ltd. Cuddalore 
  • Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), Calicut, Kerala 
  • Depuy Institute Pvt. Ltd., Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu
  • Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University
  • MediAssist India TPA Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
  • Paramount Health Services (TPA) Private Limited
  • Star Health and Allied InsInsurance Company Ltd., Chennai
  • M/s. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai
  • Good Health Plan Ltd., Hyderabad
  • United India Insurance & Vidal Health TPA Private Limited, Bangalore
  • Super speciality service between ESIC, Puducherry
  • District Health Society (NPCB)
  • Rajiv Gandhi Medical Insurance Scheme
  • MediAssist India TPA Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
  • The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow's, London, U.K
  • Life Help Centre for Rural Rehabilitation and Development (LHCRRD), Mettupalayam, Cuddalore
  • Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd
  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Pondicherry, SSA

Clubs, Committee and Societies

  • Audio Visual Club - The AV Club of the institute has members who are a part of various activities such as frequent movie screenings, music concerts, short film festivals, awareness campaigns regarding various issues by means of short films and movies in primary schools and PHCs, etc. 
  • Computing and Electronics Club - The Club of this institute has students interested in electronics and computing in the field of Health Care.
  • Literary and Debate Club - The students of Literary and Debate Club participate in  various debating and writing events organised at inter and intra college level and they are interested in editing college magazines, writing scripts and speeches and hosting a myriad other events
  • Eco Club -  This Club of MGMCRI focuses on environment protection and conservation of mother nature. The members focus on the betterment of the environment and organise various tree plantation campaigns, cleanliness drives, etc.
  • Fine Arts Club - The Fine Arts Club nurtures the artistic talent and the creative minds are a part of various competitions such as bag painting, t-shirt painting, face painting, mehndi, rangoli, cartooning, etc.
  • Performing Arts Club - The members of Performing Arts Club participate in various cultural activities and hone their skills like confidence, teamwork and collaboration, self-presentation, time management and organizational skills, etc. Students think out of the box and push their boundaries by experimenting with different ideas.
  • Photography Club - The photography club of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry has budding photographers who capture the captivating moments and showcase their photography skills.
  • NSS - The members of the National Service Scheme of MGMCRI works for the upliftment and betterment of the society through community service and helps the underprivileged section of society.
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MGMCRI Pondicherry Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established2001
ExamNEET, NEET PG, NEET SS
Courses11 Degrees and 67 Courses
Institute TypeConstituent College
ApprovalsNMC
GenderCo-ed
Student Count2022
Faculty Count216
Campus Size27 acres
Gender PercentageMale 48% and Female 52%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 92%

MGMCRI Pondicherry Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

50 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Medical
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

50.86
16.68

Key takeaways from MGMCRI Pondicherry's Ranking Statistics

  • MGMCRI Pondicherry ranks higher than 2 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • MGMCRI Pondicherry rank remains consistent since last year.

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Female Percentage

MGMCRI Pondicherry Placements

Domain

Medicine and Allied Sciences

Level

PG

Year

3 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2022

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 136
Total students admitted 119
Total Graduated Students 117
Total Placed Students 117
Placement Percentage 100
Median Salary 14.28 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2023

Key takeaways from MGMCRI Pondicherry's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of MGMCRI Pondicherry has increased by 7.61 %
  • The Median salary of MGMCRI Pondicherry has increased by 1.96 %
  • The Placement Percentage of MGMCRI Pondicherry is better than 34 colleges that are ranked higher
  • The Median salary of MGMCRI Pondicherry is better than 19 colleges that are ranked higher

Student Diversification at MGMCRI Pondicherry

Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2023

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (5 years): 354/1250
PG (3 years): 133/363

Data Source: NIRF 2023

MGMCRI Pondicherry Admission

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry AdmissionMGMCRI offers UG – MBBS, PG – MD/MS, PG – MSc Medical, SS – DM / MCh, Allied Health Science and PhD programmes to the students. Admission to M.Sc medical course is offered on the basis of the Common Entrance Test - SBVDUCET conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. Admission to Undergraduate Allied Health Science Courses and B.Pharma Course is based on Common Entrance Test for UG AHS course and B.Pharma course and for undergraduate Allied Health Science CoursesShortlisted can...
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MGMCRI Pondicherry Facilities

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry has well-maintained infrastructure along with other facilities provided to the students. Every department has its own departmental museum to visualize the highlights of each department. Bapuji Library of MGMCRI is fully automated with sophisticated library management software. The central stores fulfil the day to day requirement of the students. The institute has a full-fledged gymnasium equipped with all the latest gym equipment. The cafeteria of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College ...
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Student Reviews for MGMCRI Pondicherry

College Infrastructure: 4/5
Academics: 4/5
Placements: 4/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Campus Life: 4/5

We learned as we enjoyed. Delightful experience.

College Infrastructure

Good infrastructure, clean and spacious classrooms, and a fantastic library. Hostel rooms are okay. cleaned periodically and maintained well. Food can sometimes be disappointing. Sports meet conducted every year enthusiastically.

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is there ms orthopedics course

Yes Mahatma Gandhi medical College and research institute offers MS orthopaedic course to the students. Besides this the college also offers MS course in various other specialisations such as General surgery and ophthalmology. The total fees of Mahatma Gandhi medical College and research institute MS orthopedic is 1.44 crore. Admission to the courses done on the basis of neet PG.

You must have completed your MBBS degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate for being eligible for Mahatma Gandhi medical College and research institute MS orthopedic

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facilities available in Mahatma Gandhi medical College

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There are lots of facilities availabe in Mahatma gandhi medical college:

Lecture Halls

The college consists of lecture halls to accommodate 250 MBBS Students, in all three floors of the college. All the halls are fully equipped with Audio Visual Equipment to provide an environment conducive to interactive learning. The halls also consist of individual biometric systems to monitor the daily academic attendance, both before and after sessions.

Departmental Museums

Each academic department in the college have their own museums depicting the essence of their subject. They provide every opportunity to visualize the highlights of each department.

Bapuji Library with Digital Library, Internet Kiosks

A modern library housed in a 3 storied building, with a carpet area of 4,000 sq. mts. Fully automated with sophisticated library management software, it offers a unique ambience. Our library provides an excellent source of information to the students as well as the academic community for their educational and research programs with an exhaustive collection of more than 15,000 books, encyclopedias, journals and reports. In addition it has an extensive collection of a wide range of electronic resources in form of online e-journals, e-books and catalogues over the DELNET. It has in-house internet and multimedia facility and the comfort of separate reading and seminar halls, with a study space for 300 students. ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Central Stores

The Central stores in the college meets the stationary needs of students and open during the college hours.

Auditorium

A picturesque auditorium was constructed with architecture encapsulating a luxurious sense.

Basic Amenities & Recreation

Excellent arrangements for food, accommodation, transport, communication, and banking make MGMCRI a “home away from home” for our students. The MGMCRI campus offers separate hostels for men and women. These hostels are located in a serene environment, close to the college and hospital blocks. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned and well-ventilated. Exclusive hostel wardens oversee the well-being of the students. Our institute has its own fleet of buses for safe and quick transport of the students and staff. Students have access to a full-fledged gymnasium.

Hostels and Quarters

The MGMCRI campus hostels are located in a serene environment, at walking distance to the college and hospital blocks. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned and well-ventilated. There are separate male and female hostels as well as separate UG and PG hostels. Exclusive hostel wardens oversee the well-being of the students and the day to day activities.

Central Kitchen

The central Kitchen prepares and supplies all meals and snacks to the hostels and also to the patients admitted in the hospital. All meals are prepared fresh and the kitchens are maintained with utmost hygienic conditions. The menus are well thought out, keeping in mind the nutritional needs of the students and the special needs for the convalescing patients.

Playground

Open Grounds, Tennis/Badminton and Basket Ball courts and Playing Park
The campus includes huge grounds for all the sporting activities for student and faculty. Sporting events like track and field, cricket and football are conducted here. Apart from the open grounds, there are separate open-air courts for friendly games of tennis, badminton and even a small playground for kids.

Laundry

The in-campus laundry facility present behind the Hostels collects, handle and deliever all linen from the hospital and the hostels.

Fitness Centre

Students have access to a dedicated gymnasiums within the hostels with a range of equipment to maintain physical fitness.

Cafeteria

The campus has 3 cafeterias. The cafeteria inside the main building of the hospital is open 24 hours and offers a range of refreshing beverages both hot and cold and wide selection of café items. There is also another café present near the college offering fresh and tasty refreshments for the students during college hours.


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Ortho doctor in Pondy recomended to take MRI scan for knee pain. Can I come today to take MRI. How long will it take? How much is the cost? Need any early appointment booking?

Hello Kanna,

For taking MRI scan of knee, you can either go to a private hospital or a clinic which provides the service of MRI scan.

The cost of MRI scan ranges from 1500-25000 depending upon which body part is being scanned.For knee MRI scan the price is about 7500, you can go to the hospital or clinic and get the scan done. In some clinics the appointment is required for scan.

I hope it helps

Take care.

MGMCRI Pondicherry Contact Address

Address:
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry-607402, India

MGMCRI Pondicherry Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the latest NIRF ranking of the institution?

The institute has secured 47th rank in the Medical category in NIRF 2021 Rankings.

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