The MD (Psychiatry) at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC), Puducherry, is a three-year full-time postgraduate medical programme offered under Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), a Deemed-to-be University. AVMC is NMC-approved, holds NAAC Grade A accreditation, and ranks 501 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list. The programme covers general psychiatry, psychopharmacology, forensic psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychotherapy, community psychiatry, and consultation-liaison psychiatry, combining structured coursework with extensive clinical or laboratory training. Admission is through NEET PG followed by MCC-NEET PG counselling; PG students receive a monthly stipend as mandated by NMC. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as consultant psychiatrist in hospitals and mental health centres, de-addiction specialist, forensic psychiatry consultant, academic faculty, and community mental health programme officer.
NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on August 30, 2026. MCC-NEET PG counselling for MD (Psychiatry) 2026-27 admissions at AVMC Pondicherry is expected in October to November 2026. Register at mcc.nic.in after the NEET PG result.
Key Points
- Programme: MD (Psychiatry) (3 years, NMC-approved, VMRF Deemed University)
- AVMC Pondicherry: NAAC Grade A, NMC-approved; 97-acre campus with teaching hospital
- Annual Fee: ₹34,66,667 | Total Fees (3 Years): ₹1,04,00,000
- Admission: NEET PG score + MCC-NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in; monthly stipend as per NMC norms
- Ranks 501 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Medical Colleges list
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Psychiatry) Fees
MD (Psychiatry) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Year 1) | ₹34,66,667 |
| Annual Fee (Year 2) | ₹34,66,667 |
| Annual Fee (Year 3) | ₹34,66,667 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | ₹1,04,00,000 |
- Annual fee of ₹34,66,667 is payable at the start of each academic year; the three-year total is ₹1,04,00,000. Hostel charges are separate.
- NMC regulations mandate a monthly stipend for all PG medical students; AVMC provides stipend to MD residents as per applicable NMC norms. Confirm the current stipend amount with the AVMC PG office.
- Fee is subject to revision; confirm the current fee schedule with the AVMC admissions office or at avmc.edu.in before applying.
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Psychiatry) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration (Tentative) | April 7 to May 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card (Tentative) | June 11, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| MCC-NEET PG MD Counselling (Tentative) | October to November 2026 |
| AVMC MD Programme Commencement (Tentative) | November to December 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to MD (Psychiatry) at AVMC Pondicherry is through NEET PG score and MCC-NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in; no separate institutional entrance test is conducted.
- Candidates must register for MCC-NEET PG counselling after the result is declared; AVMC Pondicherry should be filled as a preference during the choice-filling round.
- Management quota seats (if any) may be filled through institutional counselling; contact the AVMC PG admissions office for details on management quota availability.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS from a recognised medical college with NMC approval with minimum 50 percentile in NEET PG (General); 40 percentile for SC/ST/OBC; 45 percentile for UR-PWD.
- One-year compulsory rotating internship (CRI) must be completed or expected to complete by the date specified in the NEET PG notification.
- Candidates must be registered with the Medical Council of the respective state / NMC.
Admission Process
- Appear in NEET PG 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE); exam scheduled for August 30, 2026.
- After the NEET PG result, register for MCC-NEET PG online counselling at mcc.nic.in within the stipulated window.
- Fill MD (Psychiatry) at AVMC Pondicherry as a preference during MCC choice filling; seat allotment is based on NEET PG rank.
- Accept the allotted seat, pay the token fee, and report to AVMC Pondicherry with original MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and registration certificate on the date specified.
- Complete document verification and pay the first-year MD programme fee to confirm admission.
AVMC Pondicherry MD (Psychiatry) Scholarships 2026
MD (Psychiatry) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | As per NSP norms | SC/ST PG medical students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| VMRF PG Scholarship | As per VMRF norms | Merit-based award for PG students; criteria announced annually by VMRF |
- NMC regulations mandate a stipend for all PG medical students; AVMC provides a monthly stipend to MD residents as per applicable NMC norms.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST PG students is available through the National Scholarship Portal; apply within the window announced each academic year.
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