Shaping the Future
of Medicine
of Medicine
SMVMCH offers a rigorous, compassion-driven academic environment — rooted in clinical excellence, powered by research, and guided by faculty of exceptional standing.
20+
DEPARTMENTS
475+
CMEs & Workshops (5 yrs)
9/10
University Ranks
Gold
University Medals
MBBS
Undergraduate Program
MD / MS
Postgraduate Specialities
12,500+
Students Enrolled
220
Acres Campus
NAAC A+
Accreditation Grade
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Programmes That Define Careers
Our academic offerings are structured to meet the highest standards of the National Medical Commission (NMC), preparing graduates who are clinically competent, ethically grounded, and globally competitive.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME
MBBS
Our flagship undergraduate programme in medicine — a 4½-year curriculum followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship, delivered through the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) framework mandated by the NMC.
Duration
4½ yrs + 1 yr Internship
Intake
150 Seats
Eligibility
NEET-UG
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POSTGRADUATE
MD & MS
Postgraduate medical education across all major clinical and non-clinical specialities, with full NMC recognition.
Duration
3 Years
Eligibility
NEET-PG
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SPECIALITY PROGRAMME
Emergency Medicine
A dedicated programme in Emergency Medicine equipping doctors to manage acute and critical care scenarios with precision.
Type
Diploma / Fellowship
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ENHANCEMENT
Value Added Courses
Skill-enriching short courses designed to complement core medical training and broaden career readiness.
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CERTIFICATE
Certificate Courses
Short-term certified programmes in specialized clinical and para-clinical fields, areas open to eligible candidates.
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OUR ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY
Built on Six Pillars of Excellence
Inspired by the world’s finest medical institutions — from Johns Hopkins to AIIMS — our academic culture is shaped by principles that are timeless, yet always evolving.
Clinical Immersion
From the first year, students engage in real patient settings across our 1,121-bedded tertiary care hospital, developing clinical acumen early and consistently through the CBME framework.
Research Culture
Over 475 seminars, workshops, and CMEs in five years reflect our thriving research ecosystem. Faculty and students publish actively in indexed national and international journals.
Digital Learning
Our central and digital library houses thousands of volumes, J-Gate journal access, a 40-system digital lab with high-speed internet, and SWAYAM-NPTEL integration for lifelong learning.
Academic Distinction
SMVMCH has secured 9 out of 10 university ranks with multiple gold medals — a testament to the consistent brilliance of students nurtured by our experienced faculty.
Ethics & Community
Rooted in the philanthropy of our founder Shri N. Kesavan, the institution emphasises healthcare equity — training doctors who serve with compassion, especially for underserved communities.
Global Collaborations
Academic partnerships with national and international institutions enrich our curriculum, faculty development programmes, and student exchange opportunities.
DEPARTMENTS
Breadth Across Every Specialty
SMVMCH houses a comprehensive range of pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments — all equipped with modern infrastructure and led by seasoned faculty.
Anatomy
Pre-Clinical
PG: MS Anatomy
Physiology
Pre-Clinical
Biochemistry
Pre-Clinical
Pathology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Pathology
Microbiology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Micro
Pharmacology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Pharma
Forensic Medicine
Para-Clinical
Community Medicine
Para-Clinical
PG: MD
General Medicine
Clinical
PG: MD
General Surgery
Clinical
PG: MS
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical
PG: MS
Paediatrics
Clinical
PG: MD
Orthopaedics
Clinical
PG: MS
Ophthalmology
Clinical
PG: MS
ENT
Clinical
PG: MS
Dermatology
Clinical
PG: MD
Psychiatry
Clinical
PG: MD
Radiology
Clinical
PG: MD
Anaesthesiology
Clinical
PG: MD
Cardiology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Nephrology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Pulmonary Medicine
Clinical
Neurology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Dental
Clinical
Anatomy
Pre-Clinical
PG: MS Anatomy
Physiology
Pre-Clinical
Biochemistry
Pre-Clinical
Pathology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Pathology
Microbiology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Micro
Pharmacology
Para-Clinical
PG: MD Pharma
Forensic Medicine
Para-Clinical
Community Medicine
Para-Clinical
PG: MD
General Medicine
Clinical
PG: MD
General Surgery
Clinical
PG: MS
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical
PG: MS
Paediatrics
Clinical
PG: MD
Orthopaedics
Clinical
PG: MS
Ophthalmology
Clinical
PG: MS
ENT
Clinical
PG: MS
Dermatology
Clinical
PG: MD
Psychiatry
Clinical
PG: MD
Radiology
Clinical
PG: MD
Anaesthesiology
Clinical
PG: MD
Cardiology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Nephrology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Pulmonary Medicine
Clinical
Neurology
Clinical — Super Speciality
Dental
Clinical
ACADEMIC UINTS & CELLS
The Infrastructure of Learning
Beyond the classroom and clinic, SMVMCH is powered by dedicated academic units that ensure quality, integrity, and continuous improvement at every level.
Medical Education Unit
Drives pedagogical innovation, faculty development, and curriculum design aligned with NMC standards and global best practices.
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IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell monitors and elevates every dimension of academic quality — from teaching to institutional governance.
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Central & Digital Library
One of Puducherry’s finest medical libraries, with J-Gate access, 40+ digital stations, 100 Mbps internet, and a vast collection of medical texts.
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Academic Collaborations
Strategic partnerships with national and international institutions strengthening research exposure, faculty exchange, and curriculum enrichment.
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