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MBBS in Puducherry

Counselling Authority: CENTAC Puducherry

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

Puducherry

Medical Colleges

10

1 Govt · 3 Pvt · 4 Deemed · 2 Central

Total MBBS Seats

1,933

483 Govt · 650 Pvt

State Quota

85%

Of State Govt. college seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

About Puducherry for MBBS

Puducherry is a unique Union Territory of India, known for its French colonial heritage, coastal landscapes, and multicultural environment. Despite its small size, Puducherry plays an important role in tourism, education, and healthcare development in South India. With developing cities, good transport connectivity, and reputed educational institutions, Puducherry attracts students and professionals from different parts of India, including both North and South India.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Puducherry is an emerging Union Territory for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. The territory has several government and private medical colleges, offering opportunities for students through state quota, private quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats. This makes Puducherry an attractive destination for NEET aspirants from across India. The main language spoken in Puducherry is Tamil, but English is widely used in academic and medical education. Since MBBS education is conducted in English, students from North India, South India, and other regions can study here without language barriers. Overall, Puducherry is a suitable option for NEET students looking for quality medical colleges, a peaceful academic environment, coastal living, and multiple admission pathways.

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Medical Colleges in Puducherry

1 Govt · 3 Pvt · 4 Deemed · 2 Central · 10 Total - click any college for full details

Puducherry MBBS Cutoff 2025

Institution TypeSeat TypeCategoryMax RankMin Marks
GovernmentGovernmentOBC18,356538
GovernmentGovernmentEWS26,307527
GovernmentGovernmentGeneral26,475526
Central InstitutionGovernmentGeneral48,316503
Central InstitutionGovernmentOBC50,152502
GovernmentGovernmentSC138,370440
Central InstitutionGovernmentSC163,196425
GovernmentGovernmentST164,804425
Central InstitutionGovernmentEWS449,518298
Central InstitutionGovernmentST599,794250
DeemedManagementOpen905,917178

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Cut-Off Data, due to variations in counselling rounds, category-wise allotments, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, and updated counselling rules, actual cut-offs may vary in the 2026 Admission Cycle. The displayed cut-offs are based on available official and verified data for guidance purposes only. MBBS Lighthouse will bear no responsibility for any variation in actual cut-offs during the 2026 Admission Cycle.

Important Information

Major Cities

Languages

PrimaryTamil
OthersFrench, English, Telugu, Malayalam
MBBS MediumEnglish

Weather & Climate

Typetropical coastal climate
summersHot and humid
monsoonJune-September
wintersPleasant and comfortable

Tourist Destinations

Promenade Beach
Auroville (International township and spiritual community)
Paradise Beach
French Quarters (White Town)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

French breads and pastriesMasala Dosa and IdliSeafood specialtiesCreole and Continental dishes

The culture reflects French colonial history, Tamil traditions, folk music, festivals, and yoga/spiritual activities.

Airports

Puducherry Airport (Domestic Connectivity: flights mainly to Chennai)
Chennai International Airport (Nearby major airport, ~150 km)
Tiruchirappalli Airport (Alternate nearby airport)