As of 2024, Puducherry has 830 total MBBS seats, with four medical colleges and three dental institutes. CENTAC Puducherry & MCC conduct Medical Counselling in the region. The Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) allocates MBBS and BDS seats across Puducherry. The Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) allocates MBBS and BDS seats across Puducherry.

Overview of Puducherry Medical Colleges and MBBS Seat Distribution

 

CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling governs seat distribution for regional medical aspirants. The lone government institution, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute offers 180 MBBS seats, while the remaining 650 seats are distributed among private colleges. These private institutions include two minority and one non-minority medical colleges. The seat distribution is crucial for applicants to understand, especially given the competition and specific quotas involved.

CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling Participation Trends

Being an open state, Puducherry allows candidates nationwide to participate in CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling. This inclusivity creates a competitive environment where understanding seat distribution and participation trends becomes essential. Recent data shows a slight increase in both appeared and qualified candidates, with a minor rise in the number of participants by 17 students. This participation directly impacts seat distribution, making it a critical factor in the admission process.

Detailed Seat Distribution in CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges

CENTAC Puducherry Medical College seat distribution is subject to various quotas and categories. Of 830 MBBS seats, 27 are reserved under the All India Quota, managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The remaining 803 seats are allocated by CENTAC, following a specific pattern:

• Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute: 131 seats (85% of total government seats)
• NRI Quota: 22 seats
• Private Medical Colleges in Puducherry: 650 seats (100% managed by CENTAC)
  
  

Understanding this seat distribution is critical for candidates seeking an MBBS seat in Puducherry’s medical colleges.

MBBS Seat Distribution by Category in CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges

The Union Territory of Puducherry contributes 830 seats to India’s vast medical seat pool of 1,12,112. CENTAC Puducherry Medical College plays a pivotal role in managing these seats. The distribution across government and private colleges is as follows:

• Government Seats: 180 seats, with 153 under CENTAC’s purview (131 in general and 22 in the NRI quota)
• Private Seats: 650 seats divided among two minority and one non-minority college
  
  

This seat distribution ensures that various categories and quotas are respected, providing opportunities for multiple candidates. 830 of the total 1,12,112 MBBS seats in India are in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Counselling these seats depends on the conducting authority, type of medical college, and different categories within a state. 

This section analyzes CENTAC Puducherry's present MBBS seat distribution based on quota and categories. The 180 government seats in Indira Gandhi Medical and Research Institute make up 27.1% of all the MBBS seats in the Union Territory. 650 seats in Private colleges account for 78.1% of medical seats in the distribution.  
 

A quota-wise breakdown of the 180 government seats in Puducherry results in the below analysis. 

 

 

 

Since CENTAC Puducherry counsels 85% of MBBS seats in government colleges, 153 seats fall under its purview. This distribution can be further divided into 131 (72.8%) seats in the government and 22 (12.2%) seats in the NRI quota. The Medical Counselling Committee conducts counselling for the 27 seats under the All India Quota, holding a 15% reservation. 

 

 

Seat distribution across Private Puducherry medical colleges follows a more refined breakdown as we deal with Linguistic and Religious minorities. Two minority and one non-minority medical college currently exist in the Union Territory. The tabled list below elaborates on these medical institutes. 

 

 

The Minority and Non-Minority quotas divide the seats into two distinct factions, covered below. 

 

CENTAC Puducherry MBBS Seat Distribution in Minority and Non-Minority Colleges

Puducherry’s private medical colleges include minority and non-minority institutions with distinct seat distribution patterns. The single non-minority college, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, offers 250 seats:

• Government Quota: 91 seats (65%)
• Management Quota: 121 seats (20%)
• NRI/OCI Quota: 38 seats (15%)
  
  

In contrast, the minority colleges, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (Christian Minority) and Sri Venkateshwara Medical College & Research Institute (Telugu Minority), have their unique seat distribution:

• Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences: 150 seats, with 75 reserved for Christian minorities and 19 for NRI candidates
• Sri Venkateshwara Medical College: 250 seats, with 120 reserved for Telugu minorities and 38 for NRI candidates
  
  

These distributions highlight the diverse opportunities available under CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling.

Vertical and Horizontal Reservations in CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges

Seat distribution in CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling also involves vertical and horizontal reservations. Vertical reservations include General, OBC, MBC, SC, EBC, BCM, ST, and BT categories. In contrast, horizontal reservations cover government school students, physically handicapped (PH), freedom fighters (FF), veterans (EXM), and meritorious sports persons (MSP).

For example, in Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, 28 seats are reserved for General category students, while 6, 10, 9, 1, and 1 MBBS seats are allocated for OBC, MBC, SC, EBC, and BCM categories, respectively. Similarly, horizontal reservations include six seats for government school students and three seats each for PH and FF categories.

Understanding the intricate details of CENTAC Puducherry Medical College seat distribution is essential for aspirants aiming for medical admission in this region. With Hello Mentor’s expert guidance, candidates can stay informed about seat matrices, cut-off trends, and fee structures, ensuring a fair and transparent admission process. By leveraging these insights, students can make well-informed decisions, aligning their aspirations with the opportunities provided by CENTAC Puducherry Medical College Counselling.

 

Also Read: Tamil Nadu State Medical College Seat Distribution & Fee Structures

 

 

We begin with delving into the only Non-Minority Medical Institute in Puducherry, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital. The college offers 250 MBBS seats. 121 seats get allotted under the Management quota.

 

 

Note: Although the CENTAC Puducherry mandate reserves 20% of seats under the Management quota, 121 seats in total get counselled in Puducherry medical colleges.

 

 

Although the Government quota accounts for 65% of reservations, it has 91 seats. The remaining 38 seats are reserved under the NRI/OCI quota. 

 

 

Important: There are two minorities in Puducherry: Telugu (Linguistic), which has 120 seats, and Christian (Religious), which has 75 seats.

 

 

 

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, a Christian Minority medical college, has an approved intake of 150 seats, 75 (50%) of which are reserved under the Christian Minority quota. 19 MBBS seats belong to the NRI category, while other vertical and Horizontal reservations account for the remaining 56 seats. The complete seat reservation for PIMS, Puducherry, is encapsulated in the table below:

 

 

While following are the Horizontal Reservation patterns available according to the categories. 

 

Sri Venkateshwara Medical College & Research Institute is the other minority college in Puducherry. It is indexed as a Telugu Minority college and has 120 (50%) seat reservations under it. NRI quota accounts for 38 seats in total. Like PIMS, the remainder of seat allocation occurs according to vertical and horizontal reservations. The tables below elaborate on the same.

 

 

 

 

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