Question 1

Where is MGMCRI located?

Accepted Answer

MGMCRI is located at Pillayarkuppam (Bahour Taluk), approximately 14 km from Pondicherry city, covering a campus area of around 27 acres.

Question 2

When was the college established?

Accepted Answer

The college was established in 2001 and began admitting MBBS students in April 2002.

Question 3

What are the fees like?

Accepted Answer

For the MBBS course, the annual fee is approximately ₹22 lakh under the management quota, while for NRI or OCI candidates, it is around $50,000 per year. The fee structure for other courses varies depending on the program and specialisation, and detailed information can be obtained from the official college prospectus.

Question 4

How can I get admission into MGMCRI?

Accepted Answer

Admission to MBBS and BDS is through NEET-UG followed by MCC counselling. MD and MS admissions are based on NEET-PG scores, while DM and M.Ch. programs require NEET-SS qualification. Allied health science and B.Sc. admissions are done through the SBV Common Entrance Test and may include an interview.

Question 5

What is MGMCRI’s ranking in NIRF?

Accepted Answer

In the NIRF Medical category for 2024, MGMCRI was ranked 47th among medical institutions in India.

Question 6

Is MGMCRI a government or private institution?

Accepted Answer

MGMCRI is a private deemed university, part of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, recognized by the UGC and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Question 7

Does MGMCRI have good infrastructure and hostels?

Accepted Answer

Yes—MGMCRI boasts modern infrastructure, urban campus facilities, well-equipped hostels for both genders with 24-hour security, mess, and climate control. The institution is renowned for its excellent faculty and learning environment.

Question 8

What about placements and packages?

Accepted Answer

In the recent placement records, over 760 students out of 900-plus graduates were placed. The median package for B.Sc. graduates was about ₹6.54 lakh per annum, while UG medical graduates earned around ₹6.15 lakh per annum on average. Postgraduate medical graduates received a median package of approximately ₹14.28 lakh per annum. Prominent recruiters include reputed hospital chains such as Apollo Hospitals and NMC Healthcare.

Category	Details
Institute Name	Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Campus Location	Pondicherry
Founded in	2001
Affiliation	Shri Balaji Vidyapeeth
ISO Certification	ISO 9001 2008
No. of Seats	919
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Advanced Masters and Doctorate
Admission Through	On Merit Basis
Library capacity	15000 books, journals, encyclopaedias, reports
Fees Range	INR 20,000-14,400,000
Median Salary	INR 1,087,367

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth - [MGMCRI], Pondicherry

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