Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences,: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Overview

Situated in Kalapet, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the premier institutes aiming to provide the community with excellent health services through qualified medical professionals. The college also has a multi-specialty hospital. The institute is located on 45 acres of campus and offers all the students and the teaching faculty the infrastructural facilities. PIMS admissions are made into undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

PIMS is affiliated with Pondicherry University and is approved by the Medical Council of India. The campus offers consulting and healthcare services to students and is ragging-free with an Anti-ragging committee for student grievances. 

PIMS Highlights
Establishment Year	2002
Type	Private
Affiliation	Pondicherry University
Approved By	Medical Council of India (MCI)
Courses offered	Undergraduate, and Postgraduate
Admission Details	PIMS Admission
Fees Details	PIMS Fees
Website	www.pimsmmm.com
E-mail	[email protected]
Contact Number:	0413 265 1111

PIMS, Puducherry Quick Links

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• PIMS Eligibility Criteria
• PIMS Admission
• PIMS Hostel

PIMS, Puducherry Courses:

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses with various medical science specializations. The curriculum is aimed at particular objectives, such as providing qualified medical professionals. The disciplines are as follows:

Course	Specializations
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	-
Doctor of Medicine (MD)	Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Micro Biology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis, Pulmonary Medicine, D.V.L., Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Master of Surgery (MS)	ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery
Super Specialty- M.Ch	Plastic Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS):

MBBS degree is one of the most popular bachelor's programs adopted by students who wish to make their careers in medical science. The total duration of the course is 5.5 years, with one year for an internship. The course is divided into nine semesters and focuses on various subjects such as anatomy, biochemistry, etc. throughout the course. The degree is one of the most reputed degrees globally. 

Doctor of Medicine (MD): 

Doctor of Medicine, popularly known as MD, is a professional degree course taken up by students who have completed MBBS. MD focuses on various areas of medical science, and students can specialize in their respective interested fields. The program provides in-depth knowledge of specialized areas. The duration of MD is 3 years.

Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch):

M.Ch is an advanced post graduate degree given for a course/degree in surgery. The duration of the course is 3 years and the curriculum is based on practical and clinical skills that is required to perform real-life surgeries. 

PIMS, Puducherry Cut Off

Admissions to various programs are based on PIMS cut off. Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS program must have a valid score in the NEET examination. Candidates seeking admission to MD/MS and Post Graduate Diploma programs must have a cleared NEET-PG with a valid score. The NEET-UG 2019 cut off for MBBS is as follows:

PIMS, Puducherry 2020 MBBS Cut Off
NEET UG
Course	Category	Cut-Off (Percentile)
MBBS	Scheduled Castes (SC)	40% and above
	Scheduled Tribes (ST)	40% and above
	Other Backward Class (OBC)	40% and above
	General (GN)	50% and above

PIMS, Puducherry Facilities:

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences offers modern infrastructural facilities for the students. The institute supports and promotes extra-curricular growth of the students and has provided sports grounds for various games such as basketball, volleyball, throwball, etc. Other facilities include:

• Lecture rooms
• Hostels
• Library
• Health care services
• Auditorium 
• Labs

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PIMS, Puducherry Eligibility Criteria:

Admission to PIMS requires fulfilment of certain criteria. The eligibility criteria for the specific courses are mentioned in the table below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MBBS	The candidates must have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent examination with minimum marks and with Maths, Physics, & Chemistry as mandatory subjects. Candidates must have cleared NEET with a rank based on the cut off of PIMS.
M.Ch	The candidates must have passed 10+2 examinations or equivalent examinations with minimum marks and with Maths, Physics, & Chemistry as mandatory subjects. Candidates must have cleared MD/MS, or an equivalent recognized degree.
MD/MS/PGD	The candidate must have MBBS from a recognized university. Candidates must have cleared NEET-PG with a rank based on the cut off of PIMS.

PIMS, Puducherry Admission:

Candidates are allotted seats based on the NEET scorecard. During application, candidates must submit all required documents to be called for counseling. Applicants can log onto www.pimsmmm.com for more details regarding seat allotment and papers as are necessary for submission. 

PIMS, Puducherry Hostel Details:

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The facilities are given on a sharing basis and include well-maintained and ventilated rooms. Other facilities in the hostel are as follows:

• Attached washrooms
• Sickroom
• Dining hall
• 24/7 security coverage
• Safe drinking water
• WiFi 
• Indoor games
• Television
• Visitors room