Official 2026 guide for CENTAC counseling, fee structures, and college cutoffs.
Puducherry offers a high-quality medical education ecosystem with 2 Government colleges, 3 Private self-financing colleges, and 4 Deemed Universities. For the 2026-27 session, the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) oversees 85% of state quota seats and 100% of seats in private medical colleges under management and NRI quotas.
Aspirants in 2026 prioritize JIPMER for national excellence and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMCRI) for state government seats. Private colleges like PIMS provide robust clinical training with established teaching hospitals.
| College Type | Notable Institutions | Seats (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Central University | JIPMER Puducherry / Karaikal | 200 |
| Government | IGMCRI Puducherry | 180 |
| Private | PIMS, SMVMCH, SVMC&H | 250 Each |
| Deemed | MGMCRI, SLIMS, AVMC, VMMC | 150-250 |
As per the latest 2026 Fee Committee updates, tuition fees for private self-financing medical colleges are structured into three main tiers:
| Quota Type | Annual Tuition Fee (₹) | Total 4.5 Years (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (Private Colleges) | ₹4,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹16,80,000 | ₹75,60,000 |
| NRI Quota | ₹21,00,000 | ₹94,50,000 |
*Note: Government college (IGMCRI) students pay nominal administrative fees of approx. ₹1.43 Lakh total at admission. Hostel fees (approx. ₹80,000 - ₹2,00,000/year) are additional.
Given that the NEET 2026 paper was rated "Easy," the cutoffs are expected to be slightly higher than the 2025 session. Below are the projected safe scores for 2026: