Is NEET UG mandatory for MBBS admission at PIMS Pondicherry?

Yes. All MBBS seats at PIMS Pondicherry require a valid NEET UG 2026 score. There is no direct or management quota admission outside the NEET and CENTAC process. Minimum qualifying percentile is 50th for General category and 40th for SC/ST/OBC.

How many MBBS seats does PIMS Pondicherry have and how are they divided?

PIMS has 150 MBBS seats in total. 75 seats are reserved for Christian minority candidates. 10 seats go to management quota (all India), 10 seats to NRI/PIO/OCI applicants, and the remaining seats to Puducherry domicile candidates through CENTAC state quota counselling.

Does PIMS Pondicherry participate in MCC All India Quota counselling for MBBS?

No. As a private Christian minority institution, PIMS Pondicherry does not participate in MCC All India Quota counselling. All MBBS seats, including management quota, are filled exclusively through CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee), Puducherry.

What is the PIMS Pondicherry MBBS fee for management quota students?

The annual fee for management quota MBBS seats at PIMS is INR 16,00,000. NRI quota seats carry an annual fee of INR 21,00,000. State and minority quota seats are charged at INR 4,00,000 per year.

What domicile proof is required for Puducherry state quota MBBS seats?

Candidates must show either 5 years of continuous residence in UT Puducherry with supporting documents or completion of Classes 10 and 12 from a recognised school in Puducherry. Documentary proof such as a domicile certificate issued by the Puducherry government is required at CENTAC registration.

What is the PIMS MBBS 2024-25 CENTAC cutoff for management quota?

In CENTAC Round 3 for 2024-25, the closing NEET rank for the management quota at PIMS was 2,88,578 with a NEET score of 446. The Christian minority quota closing rank was 10,19,607 (score 189). These ranks reflect the last seat filled in each category and may vary in 2026.

How many MD/MS seats does PIMS Pondicherry offer and in which specialties?

PIMS offers 64 PG seats across 20 disciplines. Clinical MD specialties include General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Ophthalmology, and Radio-Diagnosis. MS specialties include General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and ENT. Non-clinical MD disciplines include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Community Medicine.

Which body conducts PIMS MD/MS counselling and what is the process?

CENTAC (centacpuducherry.in) conducts MD/MS counselling at PIMS based on NEET PG rank. Candidates register on the CENTAC portal after NEET PG results, fill specialty preferences, and receive allotment through merit-based rounds. There is no PI or separate test.

Can non-Christian candidates apply for MBBS at PIMS Pondicherry?

Yes. Non-Christian candidates can apply for management quota seats (10 seats, all India), NRI quota seats (10 seats for NRI/PIO/OCI), and Puducherry state quota seats (for domicile holders). The 75 Christian minority seats are accessible only to candidates with a valid minority certificate.

What is the internship stipend at PIMS Pondicherry?

MBBS interns at PIMS Pondicherry receive a monthly stipend of INR 17,000 during the compulsory 1-year internship. Interns are posted across departments in the PIMS hospital. The stipend is subject to revision as per PIMS management committee decisions.