Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry, was established in 2006 as a private medical institute. The college is affiliated to Pondicherry University and all the courses at SMVMCH Pondicherry are approved by the Medical Council of India. SMVMCH Pondicherry is spread over 220 acres of land and has over 12500 students and 2500 employees. For transport facilities, the college has 150 buses.
The institute offers MBBS, M.D, and M.S. programs under UG and PG courses. The selection of these courses is based on the marks scored by the candidates in NEET UG & PG. Counseling sessions are also conducted. The application forms can be filled online.
SMVMCH Pondicherry Highlights 2024
The interested students can have a look at the following table:
Established | Institute Type | 2006 | Private |
Approved by | Medical Council Of India |
Affiliated to | Pondicherry University |
Entrance Exam | NEET-UG | NEET-PG |
Courses Offered | MBBS, MS, MD |
Popular Courses | MBBS |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Campus Area | Over 225 Acres |
Facilities Available | Hostels, Library, Sports, Hospital, Auditorium, Laboratories |
Official Website | https://smvmch.ac.in/ |
SMVMCH Pondicherry Achievements/Ranking
The college SMVMCH has been ranked the best premier Government Medical College in Pondicherry. It has won several University Gold Medals and has been 9 out of 10 University ranks. The institution, as well as the hospital, performs over 31000 surgeries every year. It has 12 Ultra-modern Operation theatres with laminar flow. In the last five years, over 470 seminars and workshops have been organized. The institute is a Neonatal intensive care unit. The rank of SMVMCH Pondicherry according to India Today is 48th.
SMVMCH Pondicherry Courses
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital offers UG and PG courses in Medical stream. The UG course is a 4 and a half year following 1 year of internship is an MBBS program. The PG courses are M.D. and M.S. programs of 3 Years.
Courses | Specializations | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
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MBBS | - | 4.5 Years + 1 Year Internship | 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with respective subject |
M.D. | Anatomy | 3 years | Graduation and Bachelor's Degree in Medicine (MBBS) |
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | |||
Anesthesiology | |||
Biochemistry | |||
Community Medicine | |||
Dermatology | |||
Forensic Medicine | |||
Microbiology | |||
Physiology | |||
Psychiatry | |||
Paediatrics | |||
Pathology | |||
Pharmacology | |||
M.S. | General Surgery | 3 years | Graduation and Bachelor's Degree in Medicine (MBBS) |
Obstetrics and Gynecologist | |||
Ophthalmology | |||
Orthopaedics | |||
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Read More: SMVMCH Courses and Fee Structure
SMVMCH Pondicherry Admissions
- The admission to MBBS program at SMVMCH Pondicherry will be based on marks obtained by the students in NEET-UG.
- The admission to M.D. and M.S. programs at SMVMCH Pondicherry will be based on Marks obtained by the students in NEET-PG.
- The further admission procedure including eligibility, application, seat allocation, reservation, and counseling, etc. will be conducted by The Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC).
- Candidates can check eligibility and application details at www.centaconline.in
How to Apply?
The application to SMVMCH Pondicherry will be invited online at CENTAC official website.
- The applicants must provide personal, educational, communicational data in the CENTAC application.
- Upload the colored scanned passport size photo in the application form.
- Submit the form and take a hard copy.
- Incomplete forms will be straightaway rejected.
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SMVMCH Pondicherry Placement
For the best placement of students, the institute SMVMCH Pondicherry has a placement assistance cell to guide the students thoroughly. Moreover, it has training and career guidance facilities as well. It shapes the career of candidates by developing their personalities. The institute SMVMCH Pondicherry offers several programs to enhance student's skills and performance.
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SMVMCH Pondicherry Scholarship
The institute SMVMCH Pondicherry does offer scholarships to deserving students. It recognizes talent and merit. Candidates can apply for the scholarship at the beginning of their academic year. The following criteria may be available for the scholarships:
- University Merit Scholarships.
- Reserve category scholarships (depending on college administration)
- Merit cum Means Scholarships.
- Merit & National Scholarships under Central & State Govt.
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SMVMCH Pondicherry Facilities
The college provides all the major medical college and hospital facilities. They are as follows:
- Library: The institute SMVMCH Pondicherry has a central library as well as a digital library.
- Departmental Services: The institute SMVMCH Pondicherry offers departmental services under each department of Master's Programs.
- Auditorium: The institute has spacious Lecture halls as well as Auditorium.
- Sports: Several sports can be played on the campus.
- Transport: The institute also offers transport facilities.
- Hostel and Hostel Dining: The institute has a girl and a boy hostel. Dining facilities are available in the hostel.
- International Student Cell: The institute has alumni all over the globe. It has an International Student cell as well for foreign students.
SMVMCH Pondicherry Faculty
The college has a top class faculty having many years of experience in the teaching profession. The faculty is highly qualified in their respective field of study. The Director of the College is Dr. D. Rajagovindan and the list of other faculty members can be found by clicking on the link below.
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SMVMCH FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for the programme of MS from SMVMCH?
Ques. Who conducts the counselling and is it online or offline?
Ques. What is the minimum cutoff for the general category for PG courses?
Ques. Are the admissions to SMVMCH Pondicherry Merit-Based also?
Ques. What is the student capacity of the MBBS program?
Ques. What is the most sought programme at SMVMCH?
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