Question 1

How far is AVMC Pondicherry from key transport hubs?

Accepted Answer

AVMC is located on NH Pondicherry-Cuddalore Road, Kirumampakkam. Puducherry Airport (Lawspet) is approximately 9.8 km. Pondicherry Railway Station is approximately 13.6 km. The campus is well-connected by road from both Pondicherry city and Chennai (approximately 160 km).

Question 2

Is hostel compulsory at AVMC Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for all MBBS and PG students at AVMC. The annual hostel and mess fee is ₹1,60,000. Facilities include furnished rooms, media rooms, gym, spa, supermarket, ATM, cafeteria, and fast-food outlet.

Question 3

What are the NIRF and NAAC rankings of AVMC Pondicherry?

Accepted Answer

AVMC is ranked 70th in the Medical category by NIRF 2024 and 5th in Pondicherry. It holds NAAC Grade 'A' accreditation. Its parent Deemed University (Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation) ranks 100-150 nationally.

Question 4

How many PG seats does AVMC offer?

Accepted Answer

AVMC offers 82 PG seats across 14 disciplines including both clinical and non-clinical MD/MS and Diploma programmes. PG admission is via MCC Deemed University 100% counselling based on NEET PG scores.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Urology, Medical Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Audiology & Speech Therapy, Dialysis Unit, Physiotherapy, ICCU, ICU, PICU, NICU, Blood Bank, Emergency & Trauma Care (24/7)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

574 Beds

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