Puducherry
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem·Estd. 1999
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry is a private medical college in Puducherry, established in 2002 by a trust/society. As part of the MBBS and postgraduate MD/MS family, it is regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), with undergraduate admission conducted through NEET-UG followed by counselling, and postgraduate seats filled via NEET-PG. Aspirants targeting Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Puducherry admission 2026 must qualify NEET and meet the prescribed eligibility before participating in the counselling process. This page brings together the courses offered, eligibility criteria, fee structure, NEET-based admission process, expected cutoff trends, seat matrix and hospital and campus facilities, giving NEET aspirants a reliable resource to plan their 2026 session admission at this medical college.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 14 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 21 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2025). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5,93,506R5 | ||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
19 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 56,312 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 72,249 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 79,140 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 1,03,329 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 1,27,333 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,27,831 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,31,657 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,39,901 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,45,608 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,84,825 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,88,847 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 2,13,914 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 2,15,325 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 2,26,681 | 2025 |
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Deemed University Seats | ₹23 L | 2025 |
MD
Free – ₹67.65 L / year
MD/MS
Free / year
MS
₹30 L – ₹67.08 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
CENTAC
State / management quota
Admission to Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a deemed university, seats span an All India / management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Deemed-university seats are counselled centrally by MCC in dedicated rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2025, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital was around 5,93,506 (Deemed/Paid Seats Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital closed near rank 56,312 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital has 150 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Puducherry state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹23 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 19 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital is a deemed deemed-to-be university in Puducherry. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Puducherry State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2025, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 5,93,506 and 12,17,052. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹40K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹42K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital has an attached teaching hospital of around 584 beds, providing clinical training for its students.