Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry Admissions

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a premier medical institute located in Puducherry, India. JIPMER offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the medical field, including MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc/M.Sc programs, as well as several diploma and certificate courses. The Institute also offers DM/M.Ch/Fellowship at the super-speciality level and a PhD at the research level.

For the academic year 2023, JIPMER Pondicherry has replaced its own entrance exam with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for MBBS admissions. NEET is a national-level entrance examination that serves as a gateway to various medical courses offered by medical colleges and universities across India. 

Here are some important points related to JIPMER admissions:

• Students who wish to pursue MBBS at JIPMER Pondicherry must have passed the 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and secure a qualifying percentile in NEET.
• For MD/MS courses, candidates must possess an MBBS or an equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India. For MDS, applicants must possess BDS or an equivalent degree recognized by the Dental Council of India. Admission to all the postgraduate courses will be based on the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET PG).
• Candidates aspiring to pursue a PhD at JIPMER must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with at least 55% marks. The selection process for the PhD program includes a written examination followed by an interaction with the PhD Admission Committee.