PIMS Puducherry Admissions

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), located in Puducherry, India, offers various undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs. Admission to these programs is based on the candidate’s performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the counseling process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Puducherry.

PIMS is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and research facilities. The institute also has a teaching hospital with a capacity of 1000 beds, providing tertiary care to patients and offering clinical training to students.

PIMS Puducherry Admissions

Undergraduate Programs

PIMS offers the following undergraduate medical programs:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Undergraduate Programs – Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the undergraduate programs at PIMS, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31.
• Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the qualifying examination.

Admission Process

Admission to the undergraduate programs at PIMS is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET exam and the counseling process conducted by the DME, Puducherry. The admission process typically involves the following steps:

1. NEET Exam: Candidates must appear for the NEET exam and secure the minimum qualifying percentile.
2. Merit List: Based on the NEET scores, the DME, Puducherry will prepare a merit list of eligible candidates.
3. Counseling: Candidates who have qualified for counseling will be required to register online and fill out their preferences for colleges and courses.
4. Document Verification: During counseling, candidates must undergo document verification. They will need to present original documents along with photocopies for verification.
5. Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted to candidates based on their rank in the NEET, the choices filled during online registration, and the availability of seats.
6. Acceptance of Seat: Candidates who are allotted a seat will need to accept the offer by paying the required admission fee within the stipulated time frame. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
7. Reporting to the Institute: After accepting the seat, candidates must report to PIMS on the specified date and time to complete the admission formalities and begin their academic session.

Postgraduate Programs

PIMS offers the following postgraduate medical programs:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) in various specialties
• Master of Surgery (MS) in various specialties
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specialties

Postgraduate Programs – Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the postgraduate programs at PIMS, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must have completed an MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates must have completed a one-year internship on or before March 31.
• Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the qualifying examination.

Admission Process

Admission to the postgraduate programs at PIMS is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET-PG/NEET-MDS exam and the counseling process conducted by the DME, Puducherry. The admission process typically involves the following steps:

1. NEET-PG/NEET-MDS Exam: Candidates must appear for the NEET-PG/NEET-MDS exam and secure the minimum qualifying percentile.
2. Merit List: Based on the NEET-PG/NEET-MDS scores, the DME, Puducherry will prepare a merit list of eligible candidates.
3. Counselling: Candidates who have qualified for counselling will be required to register online and fill out their preferences for colleges and courses.
4. Document Verification: During counselling, candidates must undergo document verification. They will need to present original documents along with photocopies for verification.
5. Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted to candidates based on their rank in the NEET-PG/NEET-MDS, the choices filled during online registration, and the availability of seats.
6. Acceptance of Seat: Candidates who are allotted a seat will need to accept the offer by paying the required admission fee within the stipulated time frame. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
7. Reporting to the Institute: After accepting the seat, candidates must report to PIMS on the specified date and time to complete the admission formalities and begin their academic session.

Contact Details

Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Kalapet, Puducherry – 605014 Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91-413-2271111, 2272222 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.pimspuducherry.com/

For admission-related queries, candidates can contact the Admissions Office at PIMS using the following contact details:

Phone: +91-413-2271111, 2272222 (Ext. 205) Email: [email protected]

For general inquiries, candidates can contact the PIMS Helpdesk at:

Phone: +91-413-2271111, 2272222 (Ext. 200) Email: [email protected]

Please note that the contact details provided above are subject to change. Candidates are advised to check the official PIMS website for the most up-to-date contact information.

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