SLIMS Puducherry: a research-driven BIHER deemed medical college
Nestled on the serene Osudu, Agaram Village campus in Puducherry, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS) has been a beacon of compassionate, quality medical education since its founding in 2006. Recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER), Chennai, it offers an integrated ecosystem where patient care, education, and research reinforce one another — with about 30% of students from other Indian states for a culturally rich learning environment.
With 250 annual MBBS seats, MD/MS programmes across 13 specialties, and a 22-department hospital offering 24×7 services (Blood Bank, Eye Bank, dedicated Casualty), SLIMS delivers clinical exposure of the highest order, just ~15 km from Puducherry's iconic French Quarter and beaches.
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Academic excellence & courses offered
MBBS programme
SLIMS's MBBS is a 4.5-year programme + 1-year rotating internship, fully compliant with the NMC's Graduate Medical Education Regulations, with an annual intake of 250 students. Its competency-based, integrated curriculum blends rigorous pre-clinical sciences with early clinical exposure from year one across 22 clinical and pre-clinical departments. A standout is the Cadaviz Virtual Dissection Table — a digital anatomy tool placing SLIMS among a select group of Indian colleges using it — supported by an active Medical Education Unit (MEU).
Admissions are strictly through NEET-UG via MCC-DGHS centralised counselling (no college entrance test). Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology; minimum age 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year. About 50% of seats fall under the All India Quota (AIQ) via MCC, with the remainder through state and management quotas.
MD/MS postgraduate programmes (13 specialties)
SLIMS offers MD and MS degrees across 13 specialties — from competitive branches like Radio-Diagnosis and Dermatology to Community Medicine and Psychiatry — admitted via NEET-PG through MCC-DGHS counselling, and supported by an active Central Research Laboratory.
- MD: Preventive & Social Medicine (Community Medicine), Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- MS: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
Verified fee structure 2025-26
All fee data is sourced from the official SLIMS admission pages (slims.ac.in/admission.php & admission-pg.php), Academic Year 2025-26.
MBBS fee (annual)
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹26,00,000 |
| University Registration Fee (one-time) | ₹15,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | ₹10,000 |
| R&D Fee (one-time) | ₹1,00,000 |
| Total one-time fees at admission | ₹1,25,000 |
MBBS hostel fee (annual)
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Room Rent (per year) | ₹1,25,000 |
| Hostel Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | ₹75,000 |
| Mess Fee (per year, dividing system) | ₹85,000 |
| Total annual hostel + mess | ₹2,10,000/yr |
MD/MS fee structure (annual tuition — management quota)
| Programme | Seats | Annual Tuition (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| MD Preventive & Social Medicine | 5 | ₹8,00,000 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 6 | ₹36,00,000 |
| MD Psychiatry | 2 | ₹36,00,000 |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 3 | ₹40,00,000 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 6 | ₹38,00,000 |
| MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 4 | ₹42,00,000 |
| MS General Surgery | 9 | ₹48,00,000 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | ₹50,00,000 |
| MD General Medicine | 8 | ₹55,00,000 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 11 | ₹55,00,000 |
| MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 4 | ₹65,00,000 |
| MD Radio-Diagnosis | 8 | ₹70,00,000 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 4 | ₹75,00,000 |
MCC/DGHS All India Quota seats follow fees regulated by the respective fee-fixing committee. NRI-quota seats (Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, OBG) are charged in USD, roughly USD 1,25,000–1,75,000/year. PG hostel: ₹1,50,000/yr rent + ₹75,000 refundable deposit + ₹85,000/yr mess.
Financial aid: via BIHER, SLIMS facilitates education loans through nationalised banks; students may also explore state SC/ST/OBC scholarships. All fee transactions are by DD or RTGS/NEFT to official accounts — cash is not accepted.
MD/MS seat matrix 2025-26
| Speciality | Total | Management | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Preventive & Social Medicine | 5 | 5 | — |
| MD Radio-Diagnosis | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| MD General Medicine | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| MD Psychiatry | 2 | 2 | — |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 3 | — |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 6 | 6 | — |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 3 | 3 | — |
| MS Ophthalmology | 6 | 6 | — |
| MS General Surgery | 9 | 9 | — |
| MS Orthopaedics | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total | ~78 | ~73 | 5 |
Career pathways, hospital exposure & clinical training
The Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital operates 24×7 across all critical services — a fully equipped Casualty Department, Blood Bank, Eye Bank, Pharmacy and ambulance services — so clinical training continues even outside standard hours. With 22 departments, MBBS students rotate through all major postings in their final years and internship, while MD/MS residents in competitive branches like Radio-Diagnosis and Orthopaedics (11 management seats — one of South India's largest PG ortho intakes) gain exceptional surgical and procedural exposure.
Post-MBBS pathways: MD/MS via NEET-PG (at SLIMS or other NMC institutions); DNB/FNB fellowships (NBE); super-specialty DM/MCh; government service via UPSC/state PSC; and research/faculty roles. As a Union Territory administered by the Central Government, Puducherry also opens robust Central Government health-service opportunities alongside the vibrant Tamil Nadu–Puducherry private sector.
Campus life, infrastructure & hostels
SLIMS's Osudu campus offers a self-contained academic environment ~15 km from Puducherry city. Academic infrastructure includes smart lecture halls, modern dissection halls with the Cadaviz Virtual Dissection Table, subject-wise practical labs, and a well-stocked Central Library (8 AM–10 PM, extended to midnight in exams) with e-journals, e-books, and online databases. The Central Research Laboratory supports faculty, PG residents and PhD students in diagnostics and disease-pathophysiology research.
- Sports & wellness: on-campus gymnasium and regular yoga programmes (International Yoga Day), plus a vibrant cosmopolitan student culture (~30% outstation students).
- Hostels: separate furnished accommodation for MBBS and MD/MS students — MBBS rent ₹1,25,000/yr (PG ₹1,50,000/yr), mess ₹85,000/yr (dividing system), one-time refundable caution deposit ₹75,000, with 24×7 hospital proximity for residents.
Admission process & eligibility 2025-26
MBBS admission
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC per NMC); minimum age 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year; valid NEET-UG score.
- Appear in NEET-UG (NTA).
- Register on mcc.nic.in for MCC-DGHS centralised counselling.
- Fill college preferences and participate in online allotment rounds.
- Receive the provisional allotment letter for SLIMS.
- Report to the SLIMS Admission Office (10 AM–5 PM) with original documents and fee payment by DD or RTGS/NEFT, then complete the medical fitness examination.
MD/MS admission
Eligibility: MBBS from an NMC-recognised institution; internship completion; State Medical Council registration; valid NEET-PG score. Process: the same MCC-DGHS centralised counselling route via mcc.nic.in → allotment → reporting to SLIMS with originals.
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Why families pick us for SLIMS Puducherry
- Legal-only practice. Every seat we place is through MCC-DGHS counselling. No capitation, no off-portal arrangements.
- Verified, line-itemed cost sheets. MBBS tuition, one-time charges, hostel + mess, and MD/MS specialty fees — all on one page, before you commit.
- NRI documentation fully guided. Sponsor affidavits, embassy letters, and USD fee challans without you chasing a notary.
- Pay only after admission. Our counselling fee is contingent on you actually getting the seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MBBS fee at SLIMS Puducherry for 2025-26?
The annual MBBS tuition fee is ₹26,00,000/year (management quota). One-time charges at admission: University Registration ₹15,000, Admission Fee ₹10,000, R&D Fee ₹1,00,000. Hostel is ₹1,25,000/year plus mess ₹85,000/year.
How many MBBS seats are available at SLIMS Puducherry?
SLIMS has an annual MBBS intake of 250 seats — roughly 50% under the All India Quota via MCC-DGHS counselling, the rest through state and management quotas.
What NEET score do I need for SLIMS Puducherry MBBS?
As a deemed-university college under MCC centralised counselling, the NEET-UG cutoff varies each round. Historically, management-quota seats at similar Puducherry colleges have been allotted in the 6,00,000–8,00,000 general-category rank range. Always check the latest round results at mcc.nic.in.
Which MD/MS specialties are available at SLIMS Puducherry?
SLIMS offers 13 MD/MS specialties: MD in Community Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine and OBG; plus MS in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and ENT.
Is hostel available at SLIMS Puducherry? What is the cost?
Yes, separate hostels for MBBS and PG students. MBBS rent is ₹1,25,000/year; PG rent ₹1,50,000/year; mess ₹85,000/year; one-time refundable caution deposit ₹75,000.
Is SLIMS Puducherry recognised by NMC?
Yes — SLIMS is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It is affiliated to Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai, a deemed university.
How does SLIMS differ from other Puducherry medical colleges?
SLIMS features the Cadaviz Virtual Dissection Table for anatomy, a 22-department hospital with 24×7 services (Eye Bank, Blood Bank, Casualty), a cosmopolitan campus (~30% outstation students), and a Central Research Laboratory.
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