Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences was founded in 2002. PIMS Pondicherry is accredited by NAAC and NABL. The college has been ranked among the top 50 medical colleges in the country in 2020 and 2021. 

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences offers about 25 courses in a full-time basis. 3 UG and 21 PG programs are available at the institute. These programs include the MBBS, MD, and PG Diploma. PIMS Admission to these courses is done based on entrance tests including NEET UG, NEET PG, etc.

PIMS Pondicherry offers an internship program to its students for which the stipend is around INR 17,000 per month.

PIMS Pondicherry Ranking

Ranking details of PIMS Pondicherry are mentioned in the table below.

Ranked by 

Year

Rank 

India Today

2022

48 (Medical)

PIMS Pondicherry Courses and Fees 

Popular courses offered by the college are mentioned below along with other details.

Course Name  Details  Selection Criteria 
MBBS Duration: 5 years  Fees: INR 3,80,000 per year Eligibility: Graduation  NEET 
Doctorate of Medicine (MD) Duration: 3 years  Fees: INR 6,72,000 Eligibility: Post-Graduation  NEET PG
Master of Surgery (MS) Duration: 3 years  Fees: INR 10,350,000 Eligibility: Post-Graduation  NEET PG 

PIMS Pondicherry Cutoff 

Applicants must get a minimum qualifying percentage on the NEET 2022 entrance exam to move further in the admissions process. Applicants must acquire marks that are at least 40th percentile equivalent for SC, ST, or OBC candidates to be taken into consideration for AIQ and state counseling.

Category  NEET 2022 cut Off  NEET Cut-Off Marks 
UR/EWS 50th Percentile  715-117
OBC/SC/ST  40th Percentile  116-93
UR/EWS and PH  45th Percentile  116-105 
OBC/SC/ST and PH  40th Percentile  104-93

PIMS Pondicherry Scholarship

All full-time students admitted to the university departments' Ph.D. programs are eligible for a variety of scholarships from Pondicherry University. These scholars are qualified for a fellowship that pays Rs 8000 per month plus a stipend. Additionally, a scholarship is available to all M.Sc. Marine Biology and Disaster Management (Port Blair) students. Additional information about the multiple scholarships provided by Pondicherry University is provided below.

Scholarship Name  Details 
Merit Scholarships
  • The top three applicants received the highest proportion of PG marks. Those who pass the admission entrance exam for the first semester will be eligible for merit scholarships worth Rs 2,000, Rs 1500, and Rs 1,000. Based on the results of the admission exam, scholarships are given out.
  • For the upcoming semesters, the first three candidates with the highest marks from the previous semester will each get a merit award worth Rs. 2,000, Rs. 1,500, and Rs. 1,000. (SGPA).
Merit-cum-means Scholarship
  • Each PG degree program has a total of 20% of its students that are eligible for the award. The Pondicherry University scholarship is determined by the SGPA and annual household income of the applicants. No parent's salary should be greater than Rs. 2,50,000 per year.
  • The monthly scholarship payment is Rs. 750. Results from the admission exam will determine the scholarship for the first semester. Candidates must also fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for a scholarship: At least 70% of participants must be present each month. (ii) Students must turn in all of their papers on time for each semester. (iii) The Head of the concerned Department attests that the first and second requirements have been met.
N.B.H.M. Scholarship For students who pass the NBHM test, the National Board for Higher Mathematics in Mumbai (Department of Atomic Energy) offers scholarships.
Government of India SC/ST/OBC Scholarship Candidates from the SC, ST, and OBC populations can apply for Government of India Scholarships in several state governments.
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship The UGC provides the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority academics and the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ ST & OBC scholars to minority scholars pursuing Ph.D. programs. The UGC publishes the eligibility and other conditions for the fellowships each year.
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child The Indira Gandhi Scholarship is made available by the UGC to single girls who want to pursue a graduate degree.
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders The fellowship is open to undergraduate rank winners at Pondicherry University who wish to pursue a master's degree.

PIMS Pondicherry Facilities 

Facilities offered by PIMS Pondicherry are mentioned below.

  • Auditorium
  • Grounds
  • Library
  • Computer Lab
  • Medical Facilities
  • Residential Institute
  • Counseling
  • Residential Zone
  • Sports
  • Hospital

Comparison: PIMS Pondicherry VS Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur 

Below down is mentioned Comparison of PIMS Pondicherry Vs Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur:

Particulars  PIMS, Pondicherry  Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur 
Accreditation NMC NMC
Ranking 4th Position by India Today 92nd position by NIRF 2022
Fees Comparison INR 72.00 Lakh (for 66 months) INR 87.75 Lakh (for 66 months)
Top Courses Offered MBBS  MBBS 
Scholarship Facilities Available  Available 

PIMS Pondicherry FAQs 

Ques. How many seats are available at the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences for students interested in medicine?

Ans. The Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry accepts 150 students in total.

Ques. Do internships at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry exist?

Ans. Yes, you will. You will need to work as an intern for a year after finishing your course after 4.5 years, and you will be paid throughout this time.

Ques. How can I apply for admission to the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences?

Ans. To get admitted to the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Pondicherry, students must achieve high NEET scores.

Ques. How valid is a degree from the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences?

Ans. Yes. No doubt. After completing the program, you will receive a degree in MBBS from the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, which will enable you to become a doctor. After completing your degree requirements, you must pass the NEXT exam to practice medicine in India.

Ques. Is there a scholarship program at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences for qualified students?

Ans. According to the records, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences can provide scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic year for a variety of programs. However, you should ask the college representatives regarding scholarships. Keep in mind that this institute's minimum program price is Rs. 1,916,000.

Ques. What is the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences fee structure?

Ans.The Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences offers 25 programs, with the lowest tuition costing Rs. 1,916,000 for an MD in Community Medicine and the highest tuition costing Rs. 7,200,000 for an MBBS—a degree in both medicine and surgery.

Ques. What is the fee structure of MBBS in PIMS Pondicherry?

Ans.Results from the National Eligibility and Eligibility Test (NEET) are taken into account when applying to this university's medical programs. Online applications are accepted for prospective students. Students can earn an MBBS degree from PIMS for an average tuition cost of Rs. 16 lac.

Ques. What is the PIMS internship stipend?

Ans. Internship The Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences pays trainees an annual salary that ranges from 5.4 to 6.6 lakhs. This is a rough estimate based on wages reported by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences staff.