Bachelor of Medicine &
Bachelor of Surgery
A 5.5-year program including 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory rotating medical internship(CRMI) developing compassionate physicians through rigorous science, clinical excellence, and ethical practice at Puducherry’s premier medical institution.
Program Overview
The MBBS program at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMCH) is a comprehensive undergraduate medical education spanning 4.5 Years of academic training followed by a 1-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). Established in 2000 under Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), AVMCH is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by NAAC.
The curriculum follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework introduced by NMC, integrating early clinical exposure, longitudinal programs like AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication), and a Foundation Course to orient students to the medical profession from Day 1.
Students train at the attached 1075+ bed multi-speciality teaching hospital located on the Puducherry–Cuddalore Main Road, gaining clinical exposure across 20+ departments with round-the-clock emergency, trauma care, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
Quick Facts
Program Highlights
Duration
4.5 Years + 1 Year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI)
Degree Conferred
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Approved By
National Medical Commission (NMC)
Accreditation
NAAC Accredited | NABH Hospital
University
Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
Annual Intake
150 Students per Academic Year
Medium
English
Entrance Exam
NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Admissions Overview
Admission Process
Appear for NEET-UG
Register and appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test conducted by NTA.
Counselling & Allotment
Participate in centralised or institutional counselling based on your NEET rank.
Document Verification
Submit original documents for verification at the admissions office.
Fee Payment & Enrollment
Complete fee payment and receive your enrollment confirmation and ID.
Note: Everything done through MCC counselling only.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology
- Minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per norms)
- Valid NEET-UG score in the respective academic year
- Indian nationality (NRI/OCI/Foreign National seats available separately)
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission
Documents Required
- NEET-UG Scorecard & Admit Card
- 10th & 12th Marksheets and Certificates
- Transfer Certificate from last institution attended
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Community / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card & Passport-size Photographs (6 nos.)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit (online via antiragging.in)
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Course Curriculum
The MBBS curriculum at AVMCH follows the NMC’s Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines with integrated teaching, early clinical exposure, and skill-based assessments across five progressive phases.
Phase I
Foundation in human body structure, function, and biochemical processes. Early community exposure and clinical posting begins.
Phase II
Understanding disease mechanisms, drug actions, and medico-legal principles. Clinical postings begin alongside theory.
Phase III (Part 1)
Core clinical rotations in the 1075+ bed teaching hospital. Hands-on patient care under senior faculty supervision.
Phase III (Part 2)
Exposure to speciality and super-speciality disciplines with clinical case discussions and skill assessments.
Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI)
12-month hands-on training across all departments including mandatory rural posting for community health experience.
Campus Facilities
AVMCH provides world-class infrastructure to support medical education with modern laboratories, a multi-speciality teaching hospital, and comprehensive learning resources.
Fully Equipped Departments
Clinical and pre-clinical departments equipped for teaching, training and patient care
Skill Lab
Simulation mannequins and standardized patient programs
Central Library
30,000+ volumes, national & international journal subscriptions
Lecture Halls
Audio-visual equipped halls with 300+ seating capacity
Central Lab
Modern diagnostic and analytical equipment for practical training
Hostel
Separate hostels for boys and girls on campus, with mess, Wi-Fi and 24/7 security
Sports
Grounds and facilities for student sport and recreation
Spa
On-campus wellness and relaxation facility
ATM
On-campus ATM for students, staff and visitors
Mini Cafeteria
Campus cafeteria serving students, staff and visitors
24 Hr Emergency
24/7 fully equipped casualty and trauma care unit
Frequently Asked Questions
The MBBS program at AVMCH is 4.5 Years of academic study followed by a 1-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI), totalling 5.5 years.
Admissions Office
For queries related to MBBS admissions, eligibility, and counselling.