Pondicherry has four deemed medical colleges offering the MBBS course under deemed university status. These colleges are managed by private trusts and are affiliated with well-known deemed universities. Due to the presence of multiple reputed institutions, Pondicherry is considered an important destination for medical education among deemed medical colleges in India.
The deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry provide undergraduate medical education with attached teaching hospitals, experienced faculty, and clinical exposure across various specialties. With a total intake of 800 MBBS seats, Pondicherry offers a significant number of opportunities for students exploring deemed and private medical colleges.
| S.No. | State / UT | Medical College | University | Management | Estb. Year | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pondicherry | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1999 | 150 |
| 2 | Pondicherry | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry | Trust | 2002 | 250 |
| 3 | Pondicherry | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed University), Chennai | Trust | 2006 | 250 |
| 4 | Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry | Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem | Trust | 1997 | 150 |
| Total MBBS Seats | 800 | |||||