Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre Pondicherry MBBS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the medical college is primarily based on the NEET (UG) exam, which is a multiple-choice test with 180 questions across four subjects. The college is known for its excellent faculty, especially in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, and emphasizes practical learning through interactive sessions and patient interactions. Students take six internal exams annually, and faculty support is a highlight, despite administrative drawbacks. The annual fees for private medical colleges are around 20 lakhs, with overall MBBS expenses exceeding 1 crore, while government colleges are more affordable.

For government college students, annual tuition is about 11,000 rupees, with additional costs such as hostel fees and mess bills totaling at least 1 lakh per year. CENTAC students pay 2.75 lakh, with a significant refund, while management students pay 15 lakhs. Scholarships are available for OBC, SC, and ST students, covering tuition and providing allowances, with some scholarships offering up to INR 20,000 per year. Though the college does not conduct dedicated placement drives, MBBS graduates have strong career prospects, often securing postgraduate seats at top institutions and jobs in reputable hospitals.

A mandatory one-year internship is part of the curriculum, offering stipends between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 20,000 per month. Various scholarships and financial aid options, including the PM and Centac scholarships, are available to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those with reservations.