Since its inception, the medical college has been providing medical students of high academic potential with a medical education of exceptional quality and thereby preparing future physicians and scientists to serve the underserved.

Affiliation and Recognition
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Medical College, one of the top deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry, is affiliated to the Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai which is a NAAC Accredited University. The medical college is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Medical Course
The UG Medical Course offered at Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with a duration of 4.5 years of academic study followed by 1 year of compulsory rotatory internship. The MBBS Course is divided into three phases namely, Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical and Clinical. The total intake capacity for MBBS is 150.

Post Graduate Medical Courses
The PG Medical Courses offered at Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry are Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) with a duration of 3 years.  The total intake capacity for PG medical courses is 30.

Specializations
MD: Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, General Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis
MS: ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics

Admission Process

Undergraduate Medical Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking MBBS Admission in one of the best medical colleges in India i.e. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Medical College 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 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. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in this 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
Candidate seeking PG Medical Admission in one of the best deemed medical colleges in Pondicherry i.e. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, 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 Sri Lakshmi Narayana Medical College will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the top deemed medical colleges in India i.e. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 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
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the top medical colleges in India, has a teaching hospital with a 760-bed capacity to advance the knowledge and practice of medicine for the benefit of society.

Facilities
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry is located on huge acres of land with the salubrious surroundings. It is provided with state-of-the-art infrastructure in terms of its blocks of buildings which include cozy, comfortable and well-furnished Departments, Laboratories, Lecture Halls, Central Library, Auditorium, Examination Halls, Common Room for Boys & Girls, Food Canteen, Hostels for Boys & Girls, Sports & Recreation, etc.

Author's Bio: 

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the top deemed medical college was established in the year 2006 and the college is located in Pondicherry.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the top deemed medical colleges in India was introduced in the year 2006 in Pondicherry with the concept to establish a multi-specialty hospital in the Agaram Village of Pondicherry to provide free medical care to the local people and create a world-class teaching and research environment.