JIPMER which includes a tertiary care referral hospital is an Institution of National Importance (an autonomous body) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Pondicherry University is a cenral university with an eminent faculty and cutting edge facilities. It invites students from across the global to study and research in a highly stimulating and tranquil environment. Sprawled over nearly 800 acres of lush nature, it is nestled on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The University is located at R.V.Nagar, Kalapet, 10 km from Punucherry town, a bustling tourist centre known for its history and spirtual heritage.