Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry

MGM Medical College has been named after Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Indian Nation. The medical college is managed by the Sri Balaji Educational and Charitable Public Trust, a registered trust founded by Sri MK Rajagopalan, a dynamic entrepreneur.

Affiliation and Recognition
MGM Medical College, one of the top medical colleges in Pondicherry is an on-campus constituent unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University). The medical college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Government of Pondicherry. The medical college is also included in the list of the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Ranking & Collaboration
One of the top deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry, MGM Medical College was ranked 23rd among the top medical colleges in India by the NIRF in 2018 under the medical category. The medical college was also ranked 97 among the top medical colleges in India under overall categories in India in 2018. The medical college has been awarded as a Best Medical Institution in Academics of Pondicherry by Indian Health Care Excellence Awards & Summit 2017. The medical college has collaboration with various educational institutions for the purpose of education, research and training.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college i.e. MGM Medical College Pondicherry is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The duration of MBBS course is 5.5 years which includes 4.5 years of academic study + 1 year of compulsory internship. The total intake of the MBBS course is 250.

Post Graduate Medical Courses:
The PG Medical Courses offered at the deemed medical college i..e MGM Medical College Pondicherry are Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS). The duration of the PG Medical Courses is 3 years and its total intake capacity is 138.

Specializations:
The Specializations offered in MD & MS are given below:
MD: Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS: Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics

Admission Process:
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates seeking MBBS Admission in one of the top medical colleges in India i.e. MGM Medical College Pondicherry must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of MBBS admission.
• Passed HSC examination (Academic Stream of 10+2 curriculum) of any State/CBSE/ISC or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, with the group of subjects like - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology) / Biotechnology and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying Entrance Exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in one of the top deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry i.e. MGM Medical College Pondicherry, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in MGM Medical College Pondicherry is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in this top medical college, NEET UG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria:
The Candidate seeking PG Medical Admission in one of the best deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry i.e. MGM Medical College Pondicherry must have
• Passed MBBS from a recognized medical college
• Completed one year of internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG Medical Admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG medical courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in MGM Medical College Pondicherry, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in MGM Medical College Pondicherry will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the best medical colleges in India i.e. MGM Medical College Pondicherry, NEET PG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital:
One of the top medical colleges in India, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Pondicherry is attached to 1380 Bedded Teaching Hospital. This Hospital is the first and the only Hospital in Pondicherry to be accredited with NABH. The hospital provides exposure to medical students with various internships and training programmes through real-time experiences under the guidance of senior and experienced medical professionals.
The medical college has established Rural Health Centre at Seliamedu and an Urban Health Centre at Ariyankuppam with an aim to conduct medical camp every month for the benefit of urban people as well as rural people. The Government of Pondicherry has allotted two Primary Health Centers, one at Kirumampakkam and the other at Nettapakkam in appreciation of its healthcare services. The deemed medical college has also research centers like Center for Music, Therapy Education & Research (CMTER), Center for Yoga Therapy, Education & Research (CYTER), Central Inter-Disciplinary Research Facility (CIDRF) and Center for Animal Research Training & Services (CARETS).

Infrastructure & Facilities:
One of the best medical colleges in India, MGM Medical College Pondicherry is spread over an area about 27 acres of land and provides a bright campus life with a calm, healthy environment and atmosphere. The infrastructure of the medical college is futuristic with Lecture Halls, Laboratories, Central Library, Auditorium. The medical college has the best amenities like – Gym, Home Theatres, Laundry, ATM, Playground, etc. It has also well-furnished separate hostels for boys & girls.