Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital situated in Karaikal, Puducherry is one of the oldest Deemed Medical Institutes in the UT of Puducherry. The college is popularly known as VMMC, Karaikal. This is one of the most reputed Medical Institutes which was established in 1996 and had been affiliated with the Vinayaka Missions Deemed to be University since its inception.
VMMC, Puducherry has also been listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools framed by the WHO and also been a proud member of the renowned FAIMER. Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital was also duly recommended by the Govt. of Puducherry, approved and recognized by the Medical Council of India (Now NMC). This Medical Institute has also been recognized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, and its Deemed Status by the UGC, New Delhi.
In 2003, Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry a constituent of Vinayaka Missions University received permanent recognition from the MCI. Apart from National recognitions, a number of International establishments and Medical Boards have recognized the Medical College for imparting quality Medical Education, Advanced Medical Research, and Modern Medical Training.
Following recognitions have been gained by the Institute over the time since the inception of VMMC, Puducherry.
Name of the Institute | Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital |
Popular Name | VMMC, Karaikal |
Location | Kottucherry, Karaikal, Puducherry – 609609 |
Official Website | www.vmmckkl.com |
Year of Establishment | 1996 |
Institute Type | Deemed/Private |
Affiliated With | Vinayaka Missions Deemed to be University |
Approved By | National Medical Commission |
Recognized By | University Grants Commission, New Delhi |
Courses Offered | MBBS, MD, and MS |
Counselling Body | MCC |
Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal offers MBBS at the Undergraduate level and MD, MS at the Postgraduate level. To secure a seat in MBBS and PG Courses in VMMC, Puducherry, the candidates need to hold certain eligibility criteria which are discussed below.
For MBBS Aspirants:
For MD/MS Aspirants:
All the admissions to any of the UG and PG Courses in VMMC, Puducherry are strictly based on merit gained in the All India Entrance Exam i.e. NEET-UG and NEET-PG for Postgraduate courses. VMMC, Karaikal offers MD and MS Courses in a number of Clinical and Non-Clinical specializations. Students who wish to take admission in this college, need to obtain the required percentile in NEET followed by the counselling conducted by MCC. Only NEET-qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling.
As per the guidelines of NMC (Earlier MCI), Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal offers admission in distinct quotas in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses of the college. As per the directives laid down by the National Medical Commission, 85% of seats are reserved in the Management quota and 15% seats are reserved under the NRI quota. Necessary details are being mentioned below.
Name of Streams | General Quota | NRI Quota |
MBBS | 128 | 22 |
MD (Doctor of Medicine) | 24 | 06 |
MS (Master of Surgery) | 15 | 02 |
Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal offers Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. The MBBS course in this college is 5.5 years long including 1 year of mandatory internship. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS in VMMC, Karaikal need to qualify NEET-UG followed by the Counselling conducted by MCC. All rounds of counselling held online. Candidates as per secured rank in NEET-UG will be able to acquire a seat and then need to report to the college with having essential documents.
Course Name | Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery |
Popular Name | MBBS |
Duration | 5.5 Years including 1 Year of Mandatory Internship |
Eligibility | NEET-UG |
Total Intake | 150 |
Being one of the leading Deemed Medical Colleges in Puducherry, Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal is widely acclaimed for Advanced Postgraduate Medical Courses. College offers a number of Clinical and Non-clinical courses with a duration of 3 years. All the admissions to these PG Courses are based on the score of NEET-PG. Candidates need to participate in the counselling conducted by MCC for distinct quotas. Besides this, MBBS students need to have completed 1 year of rotating internship and must possess permanent/provisional Medical registration provided by the NMC or the respective state medical council.
Course Name | Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery |
Popular Name | MD & MS |
Duration | 3 Years |
Eligibility | NEET-PG |
Total Intake | 47 |
Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital a constituent of Vinayaka Missions Deemed to be University is offering a spectrum of courses in distinct specializations in Medicine. Currently, more than 12 Advanced Medical Courses are being conducted in the Institute where more than 1000 students are studying to acquire Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees. The list of courses, respective durations, total intake in the course, and Fees are being mentioned below.
Fee for the General Category students 2020-21:
Name of the Course | Total Intake | Course Duration | Annual Fee | Total Fees |
MBBS | 128 | 5.5 Years including 1 year of Mandatory Internship | 22.15 lacs | 99.69 lacs |
MD Biochemistry | 02 | 3 Years | 6 lacs | 18 lacs |
MD Pathology | 04 | 3 Years | 15 lacs | 45 lacs |
MD General Medicine | 04 | 3 Years | 33 lacs | 99 lacs |
MD Paediatrics | 04 | 3 Years | 33 lacs | 99 lacs |
MD Dermatology & Skin VD | 02 | 3 Years | 38 lacs | 1.14 Crore |
MD Radio Diagnosis | 02 | 3 Years | 40 lacs | 1.20 Crore |
MD Anaesthesia | 04 | 3 Years | 23 lacs | 69 lacs |
MD Psychiatry | 02 | 3 Years | 23 lacs | 69 lacs |
MS General Surgery | 04 | 3 Years | 30 lacs | 90 lacs |
MS OBGY | 02 | 3 Years | 36 lacs | 1.08 Crore |
MS ENT | 03 | 3 Years | 27 lacs | 81 lacs |
MS Orthopaedics | 04 | 3 Years | 36 lacs | 1.08 Crore |
MS Ophthalmology | 02 | 3 Years | 27 lacs | 81 lacs |
Note: Additionally students need to deposit 50,000 Rs. as Caution Money which is one-time and refundable in nature after completion of the course.
As per the guidelines laid down by the National Medical Commission, New Delhi, 15% of seats are offered to the NRI/Foreign Quota. Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal is well known for conferring Advanced Medical Education and Research so the college is bound to offer seats to NRI/Foreign Nationals in Undergraduate and distinct Postgraduate Courses. Details of the seat matrix, specializations, fees are being mentioned below for better understanding.
Name of the Course | Total Intake | Annual Fee |
MBBS | 22 | USD 40,000 |
MD General Medicine | 01 | USD 55,000 |
MD Dermatology & Skin VD | 02 | USD 60,000 |
MD Paediatrics | 01 | USD 55,000 |
MD Radio Diagnosis | 02 | USD 65,000 |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 02 | USD 60,000 |
Note: Additionally students need to deposit 50,000 Rs. as Caution Money which is one-time and refundable in nature after completion of the course.
Being one of the Top Deemed Medical Colleges in Puducherry, Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal provides a stipend to the PG students right from the first year of their Academics. All the Postgraduate students of VMMC, Karaikal are entitled to receive a stipend per month throughout the duration of the course, decided by the College administration and as per the guidelines formulated by the National Medical Commission, New Delhi.
All the MD/MS Students are eligible for a monthly stipend as below.
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Amount in INR | 40,000/Month | 41,000/Month | 42,000/Month |
Vinayaka Missions Medical College has an extensive Medical Institute and Healthcare Centre which is a constituent Hospital for the medical college that provides patients exposure to the UG and the PG Students of the college itself. The Hospital located in Karaikal has 590 beds and state of the art Ultra Modern facilities to provide holistic healthcare to the patients and facilitate treatment by the excellent team of Physicians and Surgeons to an extensive range of diseases.
Since VMMC, Karaikal is one of the oldest colleges in Puducherry, a Union Territory of the Country, hence the Hospital has also been providing healthcare for a long period of time. Some prominent facilities provided by the Hospital are mentioned below.
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