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Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry, established in 2010, is a government institution affiliated with Pondicherry University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Located at Vazhudavur Road, Kathirkamam, Puducherry, IGMCRI offers undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in Medical and Paramedical streams. Admission for the 2025-26 academic session is entrance-based, primarily through NEET UG for MBBS and NEET PG for MD/MS programs, managed by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry. The admission process involves online registration via the CENTAC portal, document verification, and counseling. Below are the details for courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and updated dates for IGMCRI Puducherry admission 2025.
| Particulars | IGMCRI Puducherry Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Popular Courses | MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, MD, MS |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-based |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | NEET UG, NEET PG |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.centacpuducherry.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MBBS Counselling Round 1 | August 10–15, 2025 |
| B.Sc Nursing Merit List Release | August 10, 2025 |
| B.Sc Nursing Counselling | August 15–20, 2025 |
| MD/MS Counselling Round 1 | August 1–10, 2025 |
IGMCRI offers a full-time MBBS program for 5.5 years, including a 1-year compulsory internship. Admission is based on NEET UG scores, followed by CENTAC counseling. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with at least 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD). The total fees are approximately INR 6.47 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MBBS |
| Duration | 5.5 Years (including 1-year internship) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD) |
| Selection Criteria | NEET UG scores + CENTAC Counselling |
| Counselling | CENTAC Puducherry Counselling |
| Total Fees | INR 6,47,000 (approx.) |
| Seats | 180 |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ST) |
IGMCRI offers a full-time B.Sc Nursing program for 4 years. Admission is merit-based, based on 10+2 marks, followed by CENTAC counseling. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC). The total fees are approximately INR 1,20,000. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Sc Nursing |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 + CENTAC Counselling |
| Counselling | CENTAC Puducherry Counselling |
| Total Fees | INR 1,20,000 (approx.) |
| Seats | Varies |
| Application Fees | INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ST) |
IGMCRI offers full-time MD and MS programs for 3 years in specializations including General Surgery, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and others. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, followed by CENTAC counseling. The eligibility criteria include an MBBS degree with a 1-year internship and registration with the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council. The total fees vary by specialization. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MD/MS |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | General Surgery, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, others |
| Eligibility | MBBS with 1-year internship and MCI/SMC registration |
| Selection Criteria | NEET PG scores + CENTAC Counselling |
| Counselling | CENTAC Puducherry Counselling |
| Total Fees | Varies by specialization |
| Seats | 17 (across 6 disciplines) |
| Application Fees | INR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for SC/ST) |
Dear Student,
Admission to BSc Nursing at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, is administered by the CENTAC Puducherry centralised counselling process. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 45% aggregate, 40% for SC/ST categories. Selection is primarily based on your Class 12 merit or through the state-level entrance test. You must keep an eye on the CENTAC portal to know the registration dates. Once the merit list is out, you'll need to participate in online counselling to lock in your seat at the IGMCRI BSc Nursing courses.
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Dear Student,
As per course fee details, the fee for pursuing the DNB course (Ophthalmology) from accredited institutes/hospitals is INR 1,25,000 to INR 3,15,000 per year.
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Dear Student,
With 206 marks in the NEET 2025 Exam, the chances of getting admission to high-tier government medical colleges like Madras Medical College are highly unlikely. However, you can consider other institutes from the list of medical colleges for 200-300 marks in NEET UG 2025.
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Dear Student,
To get GNM nursing admission at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, students need to pass the higher secondary degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Apart from that, students have to study Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level. Admission will be granted based on an institute level GNM entrance exam conducted by the institute.
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