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Updated on Sep 18 2025, 05:09 PM IST by Yashika Gautam

About MGMCRI Pondicherry

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry was established in the year 2001. MGMCRI Pondicherry imparts education in the stream of Science and Medical Sciences. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry 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 

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry is a constituent College of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry (a Health Sciences Deemed to be University). Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry offer MBBS,  MD/MS, MSc, DM  and MCh programmes to the students. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute cost depends on the course selected by the students. Admission to MBBS course offered by MGM Pondicherry is based on the scores of NEET entrance exam followed by the counselling. Students must satisfy the eligibility criteria for Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute course admissions. 

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Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Rankings 2025

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry has secured 42nd rank in the medical category by NIRF 2025. 

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry Location

MGMCRI is located at Pondicherry Cuddalore ECR, Pillayarkuppam in Puducherry. Tirupadripulyur is around 9 km away from the college. 

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MGMCRI Pondicherry Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established2001
ExamNEET, NEET PG, NEET SS
Courses 11 Degrees and 65 Courses
Institute TypeConstituent College
ApprovalsNMC
GenderCo-ed
Faculty Count216
Campus Size27 acres
Gender PercentageMale 46% and Female 54%
Students from Outside the State 81%

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

52.42
71.92
22.23
75.91
80.33
9.68

Key takeaways from MGMCRI Pondicherry's Ranking Statistics

  • MGMCRI Pondicherry ranks higher than 3 Public/Government colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • MGMCRI Pondicherry jumped by 5 position in 2025 from previous year.

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MGMCRI Pondicherry Placements

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI), Pondicherry, has established itself as a premier medical institution with an impressive placement record. The college, founded in 2001, has consistently achieved outstanding placement rates, reaching 98% in the most recent placement season. This remarkable performance underscores MGMCRI's commitment to academic excellence and industry-aligned education. The institute offers a wide range of medical programs, including MBBS, MD/MS, and super-specialty courses, attracting students fro...

Domain

Medicine and Allied Sciences

Level

PG

Year

3 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake (2021-22)139
Total students admitted (2021-22)137
Total Graduated Students (2023-24)136
Total Placed Students (2023-24)130
Placement Percentage (2023-24)100%
Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24)6
Median Salary (2023-24)19.10 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage
Source Data NIRF 2025

Key takeaways from MGMCRI Pondicherry's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of MGMCRI Pondicherry has increased by 22.57 %
  • The Median salary of MGMCRI Pondicherry has increased by 4.55 %
  • The Placement Percentage of MGMCRI Pondicherry is better than 25 colleges that are ranked higher
  • The Median salary of MGMCRI Pondicherry is better than 21 colleges that are ranked higher
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Student Diversification at MGMCRI Pondicherry

Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2025

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Certification Programmes offered by MGMCRI Pondicherry

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (5 years): 422/1250
PG (3 years): 148/454

Data Source: NIRF 2025

MGMCRI Pondicherry Admission

MGMCRI 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 candidates will have to appear for an interview. Admission to MBBS course is offered on the basis of NEET UG  exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) whereas NEET PG exam conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) is the admission criteria for admission to MD/MS course. MGMCRI offers admission to DM/MCh course on the basis of NEET Super-Specialty (NEET SS) conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE). Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry admission process is given below in details.

Undergraduate Allied Health Science Courses and B.Pharma Course

  • Aspirants fulfilling the eligibility criteria have to apply online and submit an application form on the website of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University.
  • Candidates have to appear for the Common Entrance Test for UG AHS course and B.Pharma course.
  • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the rank secured in the entrance test.
  • For undergraduate Allied Health Science CoursesShortlisted candidates will have to appear for an interview and candidates qualifying the interview shall be shortlisted for the last stage of the admission process.
  • The last stage of the admission process comprises document verification and fee payment and admission is confirmed only once the document gets verified and the course fee is paid.

MBBS

  • Candidates have to apply and appear for NEET UG exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
  • Candidates with required NEET percentile will have to register for NEET UG Counselling.
  • Further candidates have to participate in the counselling process for choice filling, choice locking and seat allotment.
  • The counselling is conducted by The Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) on behalf of Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
  • Aspirants have to choose Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry for the choice locking during the counselling.
  • After the seat allotment, candidates have to report to MGMCRI for institute level document verification and fee payment.
  • Final admission will be based on the marks secured in NEET UG , participation in the counselling process, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.

M.Sc Medical

  • Candidates wishing to take admission to the M.Sc course offered by MGMCRI have to apply on the website of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University and submit the application form.
  • Aspirants have to appear for the Common Entrance Test - SBVDUCET conducted by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. 
  • A rank list will be published in order to shortlist the students for the further admission procedure.
  • Shortlisted candidates have to participate in the university level document verification and fee payment.
  • Final admission to the M.Sc course will be offered on the basis of rank secured in the SBVDUCET and participation in the university level document verification and fee payment.

MD/MS Course

  • Candidates have to apply and appear for NEET PG  exam conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) for Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry admission.
  • Medical aspirants have to secure the minimum qualifying percentile and register for the counselling process.
  • Further, candidates have to participate in the counselling process conducted by Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and they have to choose Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry for the choice locking during the counselling.
  • After the seat has been allotted, students have to report to the college and get their documents verified and pay the fee.
  • Final admission will be based on the marks secured in NEET PG , participation in the counselling process, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.

DM/MCh

  • Candidates aspiring to take admission to DM/MCh programmes have to apply and appear for NEET Super-Specialty (NEET SS) conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE).
  • Candidates have to register for counselling on the basis of merit of NEET SS.
  • Further, candidates have to participate in the online counselling conducted by the Medical Council Committee and they have to choose MGMCRI during the choice filling in the counselling process
  • Once the seat has bee allotted to the medical aspirant, he/she has to report to Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry for document verification and fee payment. 
  • Final admission to DM/MCh course will be based on NEET SS, participation in the counselling process, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.

Postgraduate Allied Health Science Courses

  • Candidates desirous to take admission to postgraduate Allied Health Science Courses offered by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry have to firstly fill in and submit an application form on the website of SBVDU.
  • Admission shall be based on the merit of the qualifying examination that is THE marks secured in graduation.
  • A merit list will be published on the basis of the merit of the qualifying examination in order to select the candidates for the further admission procedure.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be a part of the final stage of the admission process that comprises document verification and fee payment.
  • Fee payment and document verification is a mandatory step for confirmation of admission.
  • Thus, the final admission of the candidates who are successful in getting admission is based on the merit of the qualifying exam document verification and fee payment.

 PhD

  • PhD aspirants have to submit an online application on the website of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University. Candidates have to appear for a national level entrance exam that comprises Part I & Part II.
  • Candidates have to secure at least 40% marks each in Part I & Part II and a total of 50% combining Part I & Part II in order to qualify for the next round of interview.
  • Candidates who have a valid Research Fellowship from recognized external agencies like ICMR, DST or equivalent are exempted from the Entrance Test and they will be directly called for Interview.
  • Aspirants qualifying the entrance test have to further appear for an interview and qualify it.
  • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of National Level Entrance Test and personal interview with a weightage of 70% and 30% respectively.
  • Shortlisted candidates will participate in the counselling process for seat allotment, verification of documents and fee payment.
  • Final admission to the PhD programme National Level Entrance Test and personal interview, participation in the counselling process for seat allotment, verification of documents and fee payment.

NEET Results 2024

NTA has announced the NEET 2024 result on its official website in online mode. Students can check the results by visiting the official website of NTA.

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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.

Have a question related to MGMCRI Pondicherry ?

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

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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.

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,

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 2024 Rankings.

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