Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry was established in the year 2001. The college is also known as MGMCRI. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry is a constituent College of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry (a Health Sciences Deemed to be University). The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission ( UGC), New Delhi.MGMCRI is recognised by the Medical Council of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi and the Government of Puducherry. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry offer UG – MBBS, PG – MD/MS, PG – MSc Medical, SS – DM / MCh, Allied Health Science and PhD programmes to the students.

Location

MGMCRI is located at Pondicherry Cuddalore ECR, Pillayarkuppam in Puducherry. Tirupadripulyur is around 9 km away from the college. Puducherry Airport is approx 19 km away and Thanthai Periyar Bus Depot is around 8 km away from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry. Candidates can take an auto to reach MGMCRI. 

Accreditation and Collaboration:

• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
• MGMCRI is accredited by National  Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

MGMCRI has the following collaborations:

• United India Insurance Co. Ltd
• TTK Healthcare PPA Pvt. Ltd.
• BSNL, Puducherry
• Aravind Eye Hospitals & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology 
• Serene Senior Care (SSC)
• Metropolis Healthcare LTD
• M/s Unicare Corporate Solution
• Aristo Public School
• B D C Franchisee of Perkin Elmer Health Sciences
• CRIMSUN Organics Pvt. Ltd
• Solar Active Pharma Sciences Limited
• Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
• Infrastructure Private Limited, Bangalore 
• SBV, Pondicherry
• M/s Medall Health Care Pvt.Ltd, Kilpak,Chennai 
• BSNL – Cuddalore
• INFLIBNET Centre, an IUC of UGC
• M/s. NLC India Limited(NLCIL)
• SBV & Pallium India (Trust), Trivandrum, Kerala
•  State AIDS Control Society Pondicherry, Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India(SAATHII)
• Employee State’s Insurance Corporation, Puducherry
• M/s Krishna Cancer Institute, Nellikuppam Main Road, Thottapattu, Cuddalore
• M/s. Suba Agencies
•  IMS Health
• Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, MHFW
• M/s. Pondicherry Solid waste Management Company Private Limited (PSMPL)-Puducherry 
• SBV, Pondicherry 
• Quest International University (QIUP) PERAK, Malaysia
• Strides Shashun Ltd., Cuddalore
• International Training Agreement – American Heart Association, Inc. New York 
• Airports Authority of India
• IMC Fachhochschule, Krem, Austria 
• National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Dept. of H & FW, Govt. of India, New Delhi 
• The University of IOWA City, IOWA
• Letter of Intent, Partners Medical International (PMI), USA
• Central Leprosy Teaching Research Institute (CLTRI), Chennai
• Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Swami Kuvalyananda Marg, Lonavla
• Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute
• Pondicherry Medical Relief Society, Puducherry 
• Vidal Health TPA Private Limited & Network Provider, Bangalore
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Pondicherry
• University of Dundee, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
• Shasun Pharmaceutical Ltd. Cuddalore 
• Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), Calicut, Kerala 
• Depuy Institute Pvt. Ltd., Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu
• Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University
• MediAssist India TPA Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
• Paramount Health Services (TPA) Private Limited
• Star Health and Allied InsInsurance Company Ltd., Chennai
• M/s. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai
• Good Health Plan Ltd., Hyderabad
• United India Insurance & Vidal Health TPA Private Limited, Bangalore
• Super speciality service between ESIC, Puducherry
• District Health Society (NPCB)
• Rajiv Gandhi Medical Insurance Scheme
• MediAssist India TPA Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
• The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow’s, London, U.K
• Life Help Centre for Rural Rehabilitation and Development (LHCRRD), Mettupalayam, Cuddalore
• Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), Pondicherry, SSA

Clubs, Committee and Societies

• Audio Visual Club – The AV Club of the institute has members who are a part of various activities such as frequent movie screenings, music concerts, short film festivals, awareness campaigns regarding various issues by means of short films and movies in primary schools and PHCs, etc.
• Computing and Electronics Club – The Club of this institute has students interested in electronics and computing in the field of Health Care.
• Literary and Debate Club – The students of Literary and Debate Club participate in various debating and writing events organised at inter and intra college level and they are interested in editing college magazines, writing scripts and speeches and hosting a myriad other events
• Eco Club – This Club of MGMCRI focuses on environment protection and conservation of mother nature. The members focus on the betterment of the environment and organise various tree plantation campaigns, cleanliness drives, etc.
• Fine Arts Club – The Fine Arts Club nurtures the artistic talent and the creative minds are a part of various competitions such as bag painting, t-shirt painting, face painting, mehndi, rangoli, cartooning, etc.
• Performing Arts Club – The members of Performing Arts Club participate in various cultural activities and hone their skills like confidence, teamwork and collaboration, self-presentation, time management and organizational skills, etc. Students think out of the box and push their boundaries by experimenting with different ideas.
• Photography Club – The photography club of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute, Pondicherry has budding photographers who capture the captivating moments and showcase their photography skills.
• NSS – The members of the National Service Scheme of MGMCRI works for the upliftment and betterment of the society through community service and helps the underprivileged section of society.