IGMC&RI Puducherry MD/MS Fee 2026–27: Total College Fees ₹1.85 Lakh, Hostel Rent ₹4,000/Month
Published 29 Oct 20263 min read
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI), Puducherry, has released its MD/MS fee structure for the 2026–27 academic year. The total college fee payable is ₹1.85 lakh, which includes a ₹25,000 refundable caution deposit. Hostel accommodation carries a separate ₹10,000 refundable deposit and ₹4,000 per month room rent, which will be deducted from the postgraduate student's stipend .
The fee structure has been issued by the institute, which functions under the Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Medical College Society, Government of Puducherry .
College Fee Breakdown: What the ₹1.85 Lakh Covers
The college fee is composed of two components:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission, academic, learning-resource and establishment charges | ₹1,60,000 |
| College caution deposit (refundable) | ₹25,000 |
| Total college fee | ₹1,85,000 |
The ₹25,000 caution deposit is explicitly identified as refundable. The remaining ₹1,60,000 covers the listed college-related charges . Candidates should note that the fee notice describes this as the total college fee for the course, not an annual charge.
Hostel Charges: Separate from College Fee
Postgraduate students who opt for hostel accommodation must pay:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hostel caution deposit (refundable) | ₹10,000 |
| Hostel room rent (single room) | ₹4,000 per month |
The hostel caution deposit is separate from the college caution deposit and is also refundable. The monthly room rent is fixed at ₹4,000 for a single room .
Stipend Deduction: How Hostel Rent Is Recovered
The institute has clarified that the ₹4,000 monthly hostel room rent will be deducted directly from the postgraduate student's stipend . This means students do not need to pay the rent separately each month — it is adjusted against their stipend.
For candidates planning their finances, this means the hostel rent is effectively a reduction in monthly stipend rather than an out-of-pocket payment. The exact stipend amount is not specified in the fee notice; candidates should check with the college for current stipend details.
What Candidates Should Budget Upfront
For admission planning, the immediate cash requirement differs based on hostel choice:
| Scenario | Upfront Payment |
|---|---|
| Day scholar (no hostel) | ₹1,85,000 |
| Hostel resident | ₹1,95,000 (₹1.85L college + ₹10,000 hostel deposit) |
Both caution deposits — ₹25,000 for college and ₹10,000 for hostel — are refundable at the end of the course or upon vacating the hostel, subject to clearance of dues or damages .
Over a three-year MD/MS course, hostel rent at ₹4,000 per month would total approximately ₹1.44 lakh, though this is recovered through stipend deduction rather than direct payment.