Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (MGMCRI) is a private medical college and research institute established in 2001. It is a constituent unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

📍 Location:
SBV Campus, Pillaiyarkuppam,
Bahour, Puducherry – 607402, India (about ~15–20 km from Chennai by road).

📅 Established: 2001
🏅 Accreditation: NAAC A++ grade, NABH accreditation for hospital.
📊 NIRF Rankings (2023):

  • 47 among medical colleges in India,

  • 77 among all universities.


📚 2. Courses Offered

🎓 Undergraduate

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

    • Intake: ~250 seats per year.

    • Duration: 5.5 years including internship.

🎓 Postgraduate & Super‑Specialty

MGMCRI offers MD / MS postgraduate programs in various clinical and non‑clinical subjects.

  • Total PG seats: ~127+ seats across specialties.

  • Super‑Specialty (DM / MCh): Available in select disciplines.

🎓 Other Programs

  • MSc (Medical Sciences)

  • Fellowship & Certificate Courses

  • PhD (Research Programs)

  • Allied Health Sciences: BSc/MSc programs and diplomas under Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth umbrella.


💸 3. Fee Structure (Approx.)

⚠️ Fees can vary by quota (management/NRI) and are updated yearly by the university. The figures below are indicative for 2025–26:

🧑‍⚕️ MBBS Fees

  • Annual Tuition Fee: ~₹24,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 (management quota) per year.

  • Total MBBS Course Cost: Around ₹1.1‑1.2 crore+ (total for the entire 5.5‑year program including tuition and hostels).

  • Hostel & Mess: Often ~₹2,50,000 per year (AC twin sharing) plus other charges.

  • Additional Charges: University registration, research & development fees, textbooks, uniforms, etc., apply.

💡 NRI Fees: ~US $50,000/yr (~₹40–45 lakh) plus hostel & other charges for NRI seats.

🎓 PG Fees

Fees for MD / MS courses vary widely by specialty — clinical specialties can cost higher (~₹20–50 lakh per year) depending on discipline and quota.


📝 4. Admission Process & Eligibility

🩺 MBBS Admission

Eligibility:

  • Must have completed 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with qualifying marks (usually ≥50% for general category).

  • NEET‑UG is mandatory.

Seat Allotment:

  • Seats are filled through NEET counseling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for deemed universities.

🎓 PG Admission

Eligibility:

  • MBBS degree with completed internship.

  • NEET‑PG qualification and counseling through MCC/state as applicable.


🏥 5. Campus & Facilities

MGMCRI offers a comprehensive teaching hospital and academic infrastructure:

Hospital & Clinical Training

  • Multi‑specialty hospital attached with OPD, IPD, emergency care, ICU, etc.

  • Clinical exposure through Government/charitable camps and community rotations.

Academic Infrastructure

  • Lecture halls with modern teaching aids

  • Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and other labs

  • Digital library with journals and medical databases

Residential & Student Amenities

  • Hostels for boys and girls

  • Mess and cafeteria

  • Sports & recreation zones

  • Wi‑Fi campus

  • Transport services (if provided)


📊 6. Accreditation & Quality

Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for MBBS and postgraduate programs.
Accredited NAAC A++ — one of the highest ratings for universities in India.
NABH Accreditation for hospital quality and safety.


🧠 7. Placements & Career Prospects

  • After MBBS, graduates can undertake:

    • Internships in hospital settings

    • Clinical practice (after registration with state medical councils)

    • Postgraduate studies via NEET‑PG

    • Research roles or international medical exams (e.g., USMLE/PLAB)

  • For MD/MS graduates, clinical practice, faculty positions, and specialist roles in hospitals are common pathways.

(Note: formal campus placement schemes are less typical in pure medical programs than in technical fields.)


📍 8. Contact & Location

📍 Address: SBV Campus, Pillaiyarkuppam,
Bahour, Puducherry – 607402, India
🌐 Official Website: www.mgmcri.ac.in