Puducherry
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai·Estd. 2006
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry is a private medical institution established in 2006 under a trust and society. As a medical college it works within the National Medical Commission (NMC) framework, offering MBBS at the undergraduate level and MD and MS at the postgraduate level, with admission through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate seats, all via counselling.
NEET aspirants targeting Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry for admission 2026 will find this page explaining the courses offered, eligibility norms, the NEET-based admission process and an indicative fee structure. We update cutoff trends, seat matrix details and campus facilities so medical candidates eyeing Puducherry can prepare their applications confidently for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 8 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 22 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 | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11,87,171R5 | ||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
13 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 90,951 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 1,17,832 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 1,28,426 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,37,648 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 1,39,348 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 1,41,361 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,44,277 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 2,02,171 | 2025 |
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Deemed University Seats | ₹26 L | 2025 |
MD
₹8 L – ₹1.5 Cr / year
MS
₹38 L – ₹65 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, 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 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences was around 11,87,171 (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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences closed near rank 90,951 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.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences has 250 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 ₹26 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS) and Paramedical, with a total of 13 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 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.
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Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 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 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 11,87,171 and 12,53,815. 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 Free per month in the first year, rising to about Free by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,230 beds, providing clinical training for its students.