Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital was started in 1996 and is a renowned medical facility situated in Karaikal, Pondicherry. This constituent college is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is spread over 70 acres of land. In all, VMMCH is a wide provider of medical programmes which include 3 degree and 16 courses where it enrols about 702 students. The institute has well-experienced 150 faculty members for all classes to deliver quality education and for guidance. This institution also ensures that it has an equality of the sexes in that it has more male students 359 and female students 385. The college students hail from different part of India because only 2% student belong to the state while 98% are from other states.

Through campus offering of well-equipped boys’ and girls’ hostels affording convenience in accommodation with good mess facilities. A modern library that is equipped with over 14,000 books, as well as the access to the current medical databases will facilitates students’ education. It has a medical facility and health club that shows how the college adopted student’s health. To specially cater to the exercise needs of the students, VMMCH boasts of fitness centres as well as large playing areas for football, volleyball, throwball and even cricket. The IT infrastructure makes it possible for learners to remain in touch and get connected to other resources. A cafeteria and a clean central kitchen meet the nutritional meal requirements of students; an auditorium is dedicated to holding various events and seminars here.

The institute provides a vast number of medical courses which include undergraduate and postgraduate deals. The admission capacity for the popular undergraduate programme, MBBS, is 150; various MD, MS specialisations are offered for the postgraduates. In all, it provides 16 courses, with 1 undergraduate and 15 postgraduate courses. All programmes offered are conventional day-only programmes that provide concentrated, efficient medical training. Courses include MD General Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, and so on.

VMMCH has remained selective and the only way students can be admitted into the college is through national entry tests. In regard to the MBBS programme, the candidates have to appear and qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG). For admission into MD and MS courses, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate medical courses is conducted. The college does not compromise with the quality of its students and has set stringent criteria to select the learners. Admission at VMMCH is according to a calendar formulated by statutory authorities where NEET-UG is usually conducted in May whereas NEET-PG in January. Prospective students should look for the dates and procedures for application at the official website of the university.