Medical Colleges in Puducherry

8 medical institutions in Puducherry hold a current approval from NMC. They are spread across 2 districts, with the largest concentration in Puducherry (5). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 2,649 seats. The largest by intake are Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (446), Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (391), Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (378).

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Private7Government1
  • Private: 7
  • Government: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
M.B.B.S.8MS - ENT8MD - Paediatrics8MS - General…8MD - Anaesthesio…8MS - Orthopaedics8MD - Dermatology…8MD - General…8
  • M.B.B.S.: 8
  • MS - ENT: 8
  • MD - Paediatrics: 8
  • MS - General Surgery: 8
  • MD - Anaesthesiology: 8
  • MS - Orthopaedics: 8
  • MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy: 8
  • MD - General Medicine: 8

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressCuddalore Main Road, Kirumampakkam, Bahour Commune Panchayat, Pondicherry - 607403
    PIN607403
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationVinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPY/001/P/3
    Courses & intake (20)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after Apr 2010
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after Apr2010. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 2 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Three seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23. 01 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine14NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after Apr2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5. Permitted for increase of seats from 5 to 14 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after May, 2011. 02 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after Apr2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 02 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. Three(3) to Five(5) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Seats increased from 3 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 4 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 02 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine8NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after Apr2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 on or after,2014. Three (3) to Five (5) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery14NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5. Permitted for increase of seats from 5 to 14 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after April,2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 04 to 06 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats on or after Novemeber, 2011. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 3 when degree granted on or after April 2013. Recognised for increase of seats from 3 to 5 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Recognized for 100 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 100-150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    Total intake268
    Official site
  • Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute

    Ownership: GovernmentPuducherry, Puducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressVazhudavur Road, Kathirkamam, Puducherry-605009 (u.t.)
    DistrictPuducherry
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationPondicherry Univeristy, Puducherry
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-6561
    NMC IDPY/002/G/1
    Courses & intake (19)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Community Medicine8NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for increase from 4 to 8 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Four seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine6NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. 02 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permitted for 04 seats u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for 04 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when granted on or after 2020.Permission granted for increase from 2 to 6 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 01 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. 02 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology7NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology4NMC approved
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.180NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 150 seats when degree granted on or after December, 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 150 to 180 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 180 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 180 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permitted for 02 seats u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for 02 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    Total intake253
    Official site
  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressSri Balaji Vidyapeeth Campus, Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry-607402 (u.t.)
    DistrictPuducherry
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationSri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-47762
    NMC IDPY/003/P/3
    Courses & intake (25)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Cardiology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Neuro Surgery1NMC approved
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery1NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A).
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology18NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after April, 2011 for 2 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6. Seats increased from 6 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 9. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2012.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat on or after Apr,2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4.(Previously under Pondicherry University).Permitted for increase of seats from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after Mar 2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 10. Seats increased from 10 to 16 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 10 to 16. Two seats ( Sixteen to Eighteen) are permitted in academics year 2022-2023.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4 from the academic year 2012-13.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Seats increased from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto on or after April, 2011, 3 to 6 (3) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats from the academic year 2012-13.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.Permission granted for increase from 3 to 7 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) a [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after April, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6. Permitted for increase of seats from 6 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 06 to 09 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4 from the academic year 2012-13. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.Permission granted for increase from 3 to 5 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after mar2010. Recognized for 1 to 2 seats on or after,2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 06 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after mar 2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 8. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 10. Seats increased from 10 to 16 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19, Recognized for increase of seats from 10 to 16. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6. Seats increased from 6 to 10 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 10. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics16NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 3 when degree granted on or after April 2012. Seats increased from 3 to 10 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. [...]
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto  for 100 when degree granted on or after 10.06.2006 and for increase of seats from 100-150 when degree granted on or after December 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 150 to 250 when degree granted on or after January, 2019. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats. When degree granted on or after 2012. Seats increased from 3 to 4 u/s 10A.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March,2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 from 2012-13. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 5. [...]
    Total intake446
    Official site
  • Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pondicherry

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressVillage No. 20, Ganapathichettikulam Kalapet, Puducherry -�� 605014 (u.t.)
    PIN605014
    DistrictPuducherry
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationPondicherry University
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPY/004/P/4
    Courses & intake (21)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery1NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Recognized for 4 seats when admissions made prior to 2020-21. Permission granted for starting the course with 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March/April,2011. Recognised for increase of seats from 2 to 4.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March,2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3, One seats ( Three to Four) are permitted in the year 2022-23. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seat when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 02 to 03.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 Seats when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognised for increase of seats from 2 to 4.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Intake Capacity Reduced from 4 to 3 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 626(24)/2022-PGMEB/001984-89 Dated 12.01.2024
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto For 2 seats when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognised for increase of seats from 2 to 4.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Intake Capacity Reduced from 3 to 2 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 626(30)/2022-PGMEB/060597-603 Dated 18.12.2023
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. 2 to 3 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Intake Capacity Reduced from 3 to 2 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 626(32)/2022-PGMEB/060144-149 Dated 13.12.2023
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2011. Intake Capacity Reduced from 2 to 1 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 626(47)/2022-PGMEB/060197-202 Dated 13.12.2023
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 100 to 150 when degree granted on or after November 2018. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 01 to 02. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake314
    Official site
  • Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressPondicherry Osudu, Agaram Village, Villianur, Commune Kudapakkam Post, Villanur Communic, Pondicherry-605502 (u.t.)
    PIN605502
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationBharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPY/005/P/3
    Courses & intake (14)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019, 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Permission granted for increase from 3 to 5 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto Three seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine9NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017, 4 to 6 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Permission granted for increase from 6 to 9 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015, Three seats (Two to Five) are permitted in academics year 2022-2023
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2016, Four seats ( One to four) are permitted in the year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery9NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics and Gynaecology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto Five seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto Six seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Permission granted for increase from 6 to 12 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after February,2011. permitted for permission of 100 MBBS Seats increased from 150 to 250 MBBS Seats (u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for the academic year 2021-2022, Recognized when degree granted on or after February,2011. [...]
    Total intake328
    Official site
  • Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressKalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Puducherry-605107 (u.t.)
    DistrictPuducherry
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationPondicherry Univeristy, Puducherry
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-6550
    NMC IDPY/006/P/3
    Courses & intake (21)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Recognized for increase in seats from 4 to 6 when granted on or after 2020. Six seats (Six to Twelve) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Seats increased from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Permission granted for increase from 4 to 5 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 5. Seats increased from 5 to 8 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Seats increased from 8 to 10 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 10. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. Seats increased from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19. Six(6) to Twelve(12) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 6.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after April 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Three(3) to Six(6) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017, 4 to 6 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. Six (6) to Eight (8) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.One seat ( Two to Three) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2017. Recognized for increase of seats from 01 to 02 when degree granted on or after 2022. Two(2) to Six(6) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023- 2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery13NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019, 5 to 9 (4) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22. 04 Additional Seats Granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015. Four seats ( Two to Six) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2020. Two seats ( Four to Six) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted to 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2016-17. Renewal of permission for admitting 150 students granted for 2021-22. 100 MBBS seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Permitted for increase of seats from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Four(4) to Five(5) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    Total intake378
    Official site
  • Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

    Ownership: PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    Address, No. 13-a, Pondy- Villupuram Main Road, Ariyur, Puducherry-605102 (u.t.)
    DistrictPuducherry
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationPondicherry Univeristy, Puducherry
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-6536
    NMC IDPY/007/P/3
    Courses & intake (22)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology13NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2017. Seats increased from 3 to 9 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Nine ((9) to Thirteen (13) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine19NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2018. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 11 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Annual Intake (Seats) reduced by One seat and shall be Ten (10) for two academic year of 2022 & 2023 vide order no. NMC/MCI-23(1)(69)/2021/Med./PG/021725-29 dated 17.06.2022. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics9NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019. (Previously under Pondicherry University), Seven seats ( Two to Nine ) are permitted in the year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017. Two (2) to 04 (Four seats) increased during Academic Year 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019., 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2017. Seats increased from 2 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. 05 (Five) to 09 (Nine) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto from 2012-13 u/s 10(A).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 02 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017. Two(2) to Four(4) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019, 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery19NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 10 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Ten (10) to Nineteen seats increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) during 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology11NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2018. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Four (4) to Eleven (11) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2018. Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Three (3) to Eight (8) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after December 2011. Continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2016-17. 150 to 250 MBBS seats increased u/s 26(1) (b), 28 (1) (2) and 61(2) during Academic Year 2023-2024. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2018. Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Three (3) to Five (5) seats have been increased u/s 26 (1) (a) (b), 28 (1) (2) , 61 (2) of NMC Act. 2019 during 2023-2024.
    Total intake391
    Official site
  • Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry

    Ownership: PrivateKaraikal, Puducherry

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressKeezhakasakudymedu, Kottucherry (post), Karaikal-609609 Puducherry (u.t.)
    PIN609609
    DistrictKaraikal
    StatePuducherry
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationVinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPY/008/P/3
    Courses & intake (18)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after Apr2010. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 4 to 6 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after Apr2010
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Community Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after March,2009. Recognized for seats increased from 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after march2009. Recognized for seats increased from 3 to 5 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 5 to 8 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March,2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 5 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Intake Capacity Reduced from 4 to 3 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 737(25)/2022-PGMEB/060204-209 Dated 13.12.2023. PGMEB by renewal 2025-26 has mentioned 4 seats.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after March,2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 03 (Three) to 05 (Five) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after march2009 04 (Four) to 08(Eight) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. PGMEB by renewal 2025-26 has mentioned 3 seats.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after march2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 04 (Four) to 08 (Eight) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after march2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.200NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Recognized for 100 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 100-150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after march2009. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 02 (Two) to 05 (Five) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    Total intake271
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Puducherry?

8 medical institutions in Puducherry hold a current approval from NMC. NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NMC-approved medical colleges in Puducherry?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NMC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do medical colleges in Puducherry have?

2,649 approved seats across 8 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do medical colleges in Puducherry offer?

The most widely approved are M.B.B.S. (8), MS - ENT (8), MD - Paediatrics (8), MS - General Surgery (8), MD - Anaesthesiology (8), MS - Orthopaedics (8). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many medical colleges in Puducherry are government and how many are private?

Of the 8 institutions listed: 7 private, 1 government. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Where does this list come from?

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.