Question 1

Is Vinayaka Mission's Medical College Karaikal the first private medical college in Puducherry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VMMC&H, Karaikal, established in 1996, is the first private medical college in the Union Territory of Puducherry. It was initially affiliated to Pondicherry University and became a constituent college of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation – Deemed University (VMRF-DU), Salem, in 2004. It received MCI permanent recognition in 2003.

Question 2

How many MBBS and PG seats does VMMC Karaikal offer?

Accepted Answer

VMMC Karaikal has 150 MBBS seats annually (confirmed by NMC revised seat matrix as of 31 March 2025) and 66 PG seats across 15 disciplines including MD, MS, and PG Diplomas (per official VMRF-DU records). All seats are 100% filled through MCC Deemed University counselling.

Question 3

What is the MBBS fee at VMMC Karaikal?

Accepted Answer

The annual MBBS tuition fee at VMMC Karaikal is ₹21,00,000 per year (AY 2025-26), making the total course fee approximately ₹94,50,000 for 4.5 years. All admissions are via MCC only — no separate management or state quota exists.

Question 4

What are the hospital accreditations at VMMC Karaikal?

Accepted Answer

VMMC Karaikal's hospital holds NABH Entry-Level Hospital status (PEH-2019-0707), and the central laboratory is NABL-accredited under ISO 15189:2021 for medical testing. These are among the highest quality certifications available for a private medical college hospital in India.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology & Venereology, Radiodiagnosis (X-ray, Ultrasound, Doppler, CT Scan), ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Emergency Wing, Central Laboratory (NABL Accredited – ISO 15189:2021), Blood Bank, 24x7 Emergency Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Physiotherapy, Outpatient Complex (all departments)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

590 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
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