Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SVMCH&RC) is a private medical college and hospital located in Puducherry, India. The campus is situated in Ariyur, 16 kilometers from the city of Pondicherry. The institution is recognised by the Medical Council of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Government of India, and the Government of Puducherry. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University.
 Entrance in Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre | |
| Motto | Creating healthier society |
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| Type | Affiliated institution (confers degree from Pondicherry University) |
| Dean | Dr. S. Ratnaswamy |
Academic staff | 150 approx |
| Undergraduates | 150 per year (MBBS) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural, 80 acres (0.32 km2) |
| Website | www |
Campus
editThe institute's campus is located in Ariyur, Puducherry and covers 80 acres (0.32 km2). The campus contains the medical college, a hospital, student and resident hostels, staff quarters, ground and sporting fields.
Organisation
editThe institute is under the direct administrative control of Sri Ramachandra Educational Trust (S.R.E.T). There are 22 academic departments and ancillary hospital service units are supervised by respective technical heads.
Academics
editThe institute is affiliated to Pondicherry University. It offers medical and paramedical courses at the undergraduate level. Admission to the courses is made either on the basis of CENTAC, or on the recommendation of the college management (i.e. Management quota). The institute conducts research in modern medicine, public health and medical education. A research council at the institute level looks after the research activities and a scientific society provides a forum for presenting research work.