Karaikal, Puducherry
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem·Estd. 1997
Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal is a private medical college established in 1996 in Karaikal, Puducherry, and functions as a deemed university. As a deemed-to-be-university medical college, it offers the MBBS programme along with postgraduate MD and MS courses, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission is conducted through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for PG seats, with deemed-university counselling, so NEET aspirants should track the admission 2026 schedule and cutoff carefully.
This page brings together the courses offered, eligibility, fee structure, admission process, expected cutoff and facilities at Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal, helping medical aspirants plan for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 12 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 25 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 | 4,91,918R5 | ||||||||
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.
17 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 47,462 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 54,489 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 55,670 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 93,611 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 94,999 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 99,395 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,16,501 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,19,517 | 2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 1,42,951 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,64,457 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 1,73,669 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1,91,733 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). 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 | ₹21 L | 2025 |
MD
₹3.5 L – ₹63.07 L / year
MS
₹27 L – ₹57.33 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 Vinayaka Missions 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 Vinayaka Missions 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 Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital was around 4,91,918 (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 Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital closed near rank 47,462 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.
Vinayaka Missions 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 ₹21 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 17 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital is a deemed deemed-to-be university in Karaikal, 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 Vinayaka Missions 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 4,91,918 and 12,11,240. 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 ₹43K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹47K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Vinayaka Missions 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. Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital has an attached teaching hospital of around 590 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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