Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal, established in 1997, is a deemed university medical institution under Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation. Recognized by the NMC, it offers MBBS (150 seats) and MD/MS programs (57 PG seats). Located in Karaikal — one of Puducherry’s enclaves on the Tamil Nadu Cauvery delta coast — the college provides clinical training in a coastal hospital setting. Admission via NEET UG/PG through MCC and Vinayaka Missions University counselling.