Puducherry
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Pondicherry University·Estd. 2010
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry is a private medical college established in 2001 under a trust/society in Puducherry. As a medical college, it offers the MBBS undergraduate degree along with postgraduate MD and MS programmes, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission is conducted through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate seats via centralised counselling.
For aspirants targeting Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry for NEET 2026, this page outlines the courses offered, eligibility criteria, fee structure, admission process and expected NEET cutoff trends, along with seat matrix and facility details for the 2026 academic session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 180 · MD 15 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 25 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | All India Quota | Deemed NRI Seats Quota | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8,556R3 | 8,20,498R3 | 8,34,236R5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open (PwD) | 4,68,590R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EWS | 15,322R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EWS (PwD) | 5,83,979R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OBC | 10,199R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OBC PwD | 7,29,272R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SC | 50,508R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SC PwD | 11,27,786R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ST | 1,05,850R3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
20 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 58,575 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 59,164 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 68,600 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 68,823 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 79,405 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,26,700 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,28,178 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,40,043 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 1,66,461 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,74,356 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,85,368 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 1,93,234 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,93,991 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 2,02,215 | 2024 |
| Biochemistry | 2,26,836 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Deemed University Seats | ₹25 L | 2025 |
MD
₹6 L – ₹68.8 L / year
MS
₹35 L – ₹68.8 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 Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute 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-to-be university, its seats span a deemed/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 Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. For reference, the MBBS All India Quota General seat last closed near rank 8,556 (2026); use the closing-rank tables above as your benchmark. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute was around 8,556 (All India Quota). The Puducherry state-quota General seat closed near 8,20,498. 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 Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute closed near rank 58,575 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.
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute has 180 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 ₹25 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Nursing and Paramedical, with a total of 20 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university in Puducherry. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
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 Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute 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.
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. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Pondicherry University. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,380 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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