Pondicherry, the Union Territory of India can be considered as the education hub of southern India. It has a considerably high rate of literacy with a plethora of famous educational centers.

Medical science is one of the sought after career options for the aspirants of Pondicherry. To cater to this career need among students, many medical colleges have emerged in Pondicherry that provides exemplary and reasonable medical services.

The medical colleges of Pondicherry offers an assortment of medical programs which includes, undergraduate and post-graduate courses, super-specialty programs, diploma courses, certificate and doctoral programs. The specializations offered to the medical students by the medical colleges of Pondicherry are as below.

Different Specialties

A degree in medical education does not suffice in today�s competitive world scenario. Specialize in any of the following fields that are recommended by the medical colleges of Pondicherry, and secure your future.

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Anatomy
Pharmacology
Neurology
Physiology
Pathology
Anaesthesiology
Medicine
Surgery
Nephrology
Opthalmology
Orthopedics
Community Medicine
Biochemistry
Cardiology
Dermatology
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Obstetrics & gynecology
TB & Respiratory
Diseases
Dentistry
Radiology
Urology

Map of Pondicherry Medical Colleges

^*The Map showing Medical Colleges in the State Pondicherry.

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Admission Process

The medical colleges at Pondicherry follow the Common Entrance Test for admitting candidates to under- graduate medical programs. The merit list for admitting student is prepared according to the scores obtained in the test. To appear for the examination, it is obligatory for the candidates to secure at the least 50 % marks in the 10+2 examination and should also have the relevant combination of science subjects.

Medical Colleges in Pondicherry

Below is the list of some of the top medical colleges of Pondicherry

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
(Affiliated to Pondicherry University)

Dhanvantri Nagar
Pondicherry - 605006
Ph: 0413-2372380-2372390/2372901/2277277
Course: MBBS
Seats: 75
Vinayaka Mission's Medical College
(Affiliated to Pondicherry University)

Keezhakasakudi Medu Kottucherry Karaikal
Pondicherry - 609609
Ph: 04368-263202/263255/263333
Course: MBBS
Seats: 100
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
(Affiliated to Pondicherry University)

Pondy-Cuddalore Main road, Pillayarkuppam,
Pondicherry - 607402
Ph: 0413-2615449
Course: MBBS
Seats: 100
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College
(Affiliated to Pondicherry University)

Cuddalore Main Road, Kirumampakkam,
Bahour Commune Panchayat,
Pondicherry - 607402
Ph: 0413-2615625/2615245/46
Course: MBBS
Seats: 100
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
(Affiliated to Pondicherry University A Unit of Madras Medical Mission)

Kalathumettupathai, Ganapathichettikulam, Village No.20
Kalapet, Pondicherry - 605 014
Ph: 0413-2656271-72
Course: MBBS
Seats: 100
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital

Madagadipet, Kalitheerthalkuppam
Pondicherry - 605107
Ph: 0413-2643000
Course: MBBS
Seats: 150
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences

Usudu, Agaram Ulavaikal Revenue Village Villanur Commumie
Pondicherry
Ph: 28341865, 28341621
Course: MBBS
Seats: 150
Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre
Pondicherry
Mother Theresa Institute of Health Sciences
Pondicherry
Regional Medical Research Institute
Pondicherry

Last Updated on : 04 August 2011