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o Medical Colleges:

• • Pondicherry is a hub for medical education with several prominent institutions, including:
    • Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER): A highly renowned public medical institution of national importance.
    • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
    • Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
    • Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
    • Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre
    • Aarupadai Veedu Medical College
    • Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences
    • Vinayaka Missions Medical College (Karaikal campus)
  • Engineering Colleges: Several engineering colleges are affiliated with Pondicherry University, offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs in various specializations (e.g., Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Pondicherry Engineering College, Christ College of Engineering and Technology, Regency Institute of Technology).

Other Institutions: Other colleges offer courses in arts, science, law, nursing, pharmacy, and vocational training, contributing to the academic