Aarupadai Veedu Medical College - [AVMC], Pondicherry

The Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC) was established in 2000 and is situated in Puducherry's Kirumampakkam. The college is associated with Tamil Nadu's Vinayaka Missions University in Salem. The institute offers a wide range of courses, including UG programmes like MBBS, B.Sc. in Nursing, BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology), BPT, PG programmes like MD/MS, and Post Graduate Diplomas in numerous specialisations. The applicant's NEET score and NEET PG score are used to determine whether they will be admitted to the MBBS programme and the MD/MS programme, respectively. The Indian Medical Council has given the institute its approval.

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Highlights:

Established \| Institute Type	2000 \| Private
Approved by	Medical Council of India (MCI)
Set by	Thirumuruga Kirupananda Variyar Thavathiru Sundara Swamigal Medical Educational and Charitable Trust.
Entrance Exam	NEET/ NEET PG
Courses Offered	13 UG courses, 14 PG courses and 3 Diploma courses.
Popular Courses	MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc (Nursing).
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit-based & Entrance Test
Campus Area	42.07 Acres
Official Website	http://avmc.edu.in/

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Courses:

The institute provides students with 13 undergraduate, 14 graduate, and 3 diploma programmes. The courses that are most popular are discussed below.

Course	Details
MBBS	Duration: 5.5 years. Eligibility: Intermediate graduate with 50% marks in English and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology combined together.
MD/MS	Subjects: General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry. Microbiology, Anatomy. Duration: 3 years. Eligibility: MBBS degree and permanent registration as a medical practitioner.

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Admission:

The Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC) is located in Pondicherry's Kirumampakkam neighbourhood. It was founded in 2000 and is connected to Vinayaka Mission University (VMU), Salem.

The undergraduate MBBS programme at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College lasts five and a half years. Along with two-year Diploma programmes, the college also offers three-year MD and MS programmes at the graduate level.

The application form can be submitted online by candidates.
Candidates can apply for admission to the MBBS programme if they receive at least 50% in English and 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
A valid NEET UG score and a merit list sponsored by the Centralized Admission Committee are required for admission to the MBBS programme (CENTAC).
Candidates with an MBBS degree may apply for admission to MD, MS, and diploma programmes.
The valid NEET PG score determines admission to MD, MS, and diploma programmes.

Name of the Institution	Aarupadai Veedu Medical College
Institute Type	Private
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance-based
Name of Entrance	NEET UG NEET PG
Application Mode	Online
Counseling Mode	University level

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College MBBS Admission:

With an enrollment of 100 students, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College offers full-time MBBS. Candidates for admission must have completed the 10+2 programme with 50% in English and 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.

Admission to MBBS is based on a valid NEET UG score. The remaining 22 students are chosen from a merit list sponsored by CENTAC, while 78 students are chosen based on their NEET scores.

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBBS	10+2 with 50% marks in English and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together	NEET score

Key Points:

At the time of admission, candidates must be at least 17 years old.
After passing the Higher Secondary School Examination, candidates who have passed a pre-Professional / pre-medical examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are also qualified to apply for admission to AVMC.
SC/ST and OBC candidates must have at least 40% in English and 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in 10+2.

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College MD & MS Admission:

The college offers MD, MS, and diploma programmes at the postgraduate level in a variety of specialisations. Candidates seeking admission must hold an MBBS degree and permanent registration as medical practitioners with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or one of the State Medical Councils.

A valid NEET PG score is required for admission to MD, MS, and diploma programmes.

Course	Specialization	Intake	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MD	Biochemistry	-	MBBS degree & permanent Registration as medical practitioners	Entrance Examination conducted by VMU
	Microbiology	1
	General Medicine	5
	Dermatology	2
	Pediatrics	4
	Obstetrics and Gynecology	2
	Radio Diagnosis	3
MS	General Surgery	5
	Orthopedics	3
	ENT	3

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College Facilities:

The college offers students a wealth of resources to aid in their development both professionally and personally.

Library: The library cum e-learning centre has a substantial collection of 16,943 books and 45 access terminals for digital learning.
Hostels: The institute offers separate hostels for boys and girls.
Smart Lecture Halls & Seminar Rooms: The institute has 5 Galleried air-conditioned lecture halls and 43 demonstration and seminar rooms with SMART boards and ICT tools.
Auditorium: The institute has a theater-style projection facility on its campus, with a seating capacity of 1000.
Hospital: The institute has a modern hospital with an operating room, ICU, ICCU, and MICU, renal dialysis units, etc. It can currently accommodate 540 beds.
In addition to this, the campus has a supermarket, canteen, food court, ATM, spa, and media centre that provide comforts for our students.