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JIPMER: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Cutoff
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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, JIPMER ranks #4 under the category 'Medical'.
The INI CET Jan 2026 session choice filling for the mock round is open for JIPMER admission to MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh courses until Dec 9, 2025, and the seat allocation result will be out on Dec 11, 2025.
- The NEET MDS 2026 application form is likely to be released in Feb 2026 for admission to MDS and PG Diploma (Dental) courses.
- The NEET UG Counselling 2025 has concluded, with the final seat allotment result of the stray vacancy round for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc (Nursing) courses.
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JIPMER Highlights 2026
JIPMER was established in 1823. It ranks 4 under the Medical Category by NIRF 2025. It is an Institute of National Importance. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research was declared autonomous by the parliament act under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The Institute provides quality research and teaching facility along-with good patient care in the field of Medicine. The institute has another campus located in Karaikkal. JIPMER Hospital Pondy is the hospital of the institute, with a total bed strength of 2,059. Patients can visit the website of the hospital to access the consultation and OPD facilities.
The Institute offers MBBS course at UG level and MD/MS at PG level. It also offers DM/MCh at super-speciality level. PhD and Fellowship courses are also provided by the Institute. Besides, JIPMER Puducherry offers health science courses such as BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, MSc Allied Health Sciences and MPH. Check the JIPMER Pondicherry highlights:
| Particulars | JIPMER Highlights 2026 |
|---|---|
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Year of establishment | Ownership |
1823 | Private Autonomous |
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Campus size |
195 acre |
| Approved by |
- Medical Council of India - Indian Nursing Council |
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Total students |
UG: 150 PG: 200 PhD: 36 |
|
Associated hospital |
JIPMER Hospital |
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Total bed capacity |
2,059 |
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NIRF Rankings 2025 |
4 (Medical) |
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Constituent departments |
- Medical: 11 - Pre & ParaMedical: 10 - Surgical: 14 |
| Flagship courses of study | MBBS, BSc, MSc |
|
Entrance exam conducted |
JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam |
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Number of courses |
100+ courses across five streams |
| Faculty count |
- Teaching faculty: 200 - Resident physicians: 360 - Nursing, administrative & support staff: 3,000 |
| Official Website | www.jipmer.edu.in |
| Shiksha Reviews (Overall) |
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
JIPMER offers good placements annually for courses like MBBS, MSc, MS, MD, etc. The placement details of the batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, the placement details of batch 2024 is disclosed in the NIRF report 2023. Let’s take a look at the key highlights of JIPMER placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 in the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Median package (MBBS) | INR 12 LPA | NA |
Median package PG 2-year (MSc) | INR 20 LPA | INR 24 LPA |
Median package PG 3-year (MS, MD, DM, GNM) | INR 24 LPA | INR 24 LPA |
Total students (MBBS) | 2 | 2 |
Total students (PG 2-year) | 6 | 16 |
Total students (PG 3-year) | 190 | 240 |
Total students placed (MBBS) | 114 | NA |
Total students placed (PG 2-year) | 2 | 2 |
Total students placed (PG 3-year) | 142 | 182 |
Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the JIPMER NIRF report 2024.
No, JIPMER Puducherry admit candidates to its MBBS programme based on merit in NEET only. There is no other provision for selection. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is conducted once in a year in offline or paper-pencil based test (PBT) mode. The national-level exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Aspirants can visit its official website to register and apply. In addition to this, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class 12.
JIPMER NEET UG Cutoff 2024 was released for Round 1. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI Quota. As per the JIPMER MBBS Cutoff, the Cutoff rank for the General AI category candidates was 350. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank to get MBBS was 807.
JIPMER Popular Programmes 2026
JIPMER has different courses for students seeking Medical training. The flagship programme is JIPMER Puducherry MBBS, which gives a solid foundation to students in becoming Medical Professionals. The JIPMER Pondicherry BSc Nursing is also a popular programme for students looking to make a career as a Nursing Professional. Other sought-after courses include MD, MS, MPH, and Certificate courses.
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Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
JIPMER Puducherry offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in 19 specialisations. The PG-level course is offered in a full-time mode. Admission to the courses is based on merit in INI CET. Some of the specialisations in which MD is offered by JIPMER are:
- General Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Blood Transfusion and Immuno Hematology
- Dermatology
- Venereology & Leprology
- Pulmonary Medicine, etc.
The topics covered in the course are related to the field of Nursing. Its course curriculum is curted in a way that The theory and practical subjects included in the JIPMER BSc Nursing first-semester of the programme are:
Anatomy including Genetics & Physiology
Nutrition & Biochemistry
Nursing Foundation
Psychology
Microbiology
English
Introduction to Computer
Regional Language
JIPMER Puducherry inducts candidates for the MBBS programme based on valid NEET-UG scores followed by the counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
The NEET last round closing rank for admission to the MBBS programme at the JIPMER, Puducherry was 17588. Candidates having their rank as specified by the institute cut-off list can register for the counselling round at JIPMER followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.
JIPMER Admission Process & Important Dates 2026
Students looking for JIPMER MBBS admission can appear for the NEET-UG exam by filling out the application form through the NTA website. Upon successful NEET registration, students can register by visiting the official website of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research. Further, JIPMER conducted the MCC counselling process by the Ministry of Health and Familty Welfare.
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MD Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: INI CET
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
5 Dec '25 - 9 Dec '25 | NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling registrationOngoing |
6 Dec '25 - 9 Dec '25 | NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice fillingOngoing |
6 Dec '25 - 9 Dec '25 | INI CET Nov 2025 mock round choice fillingOngoing |
MDS Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: INI CET, NEET MDS
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
6 Dec '25 - 9 Dec '25 | INI CET Nov 2025 mock round choice fillingOngoing |
11 Dec '25 | INI CET Nov 2025 mock round seat allotment result |
12 Dec '25 - 13 Dec '25 | INI CET 2025 round 1 Choice filling |
DM Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Accepting Exams: INI SS
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
6 Dec '25 - 9 Dec '25 | INI CET Nov 2025 mock round choice fillingOngoing |
11 Dec '25 | INI CET Nov 2025 mock round seat allotment result |
9 Dec '25 - 13 Dec '25 | INI SS 2026 Departmental assessment |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The admission cycle for MBBS at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research begins with the release of NEET notification. Its application form is usually released in the March month of the admission year. The entrance exam is conducted in May. Aspirants must stay updated with the exam schedule to avoid missing out an important event.
JIPMER MBBS admission is entrance-based followed by MCC counselling. Candidates seeking admission should be Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC/OPH candidates). Eligible students further need to appear for the NEET-UG exam conducted by NTA.
Furthermore, the candidates need to apply for the JIPMER MBBS course through the official website of the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) after the declaration of NEET results. Following this, seat allotment is carried out during the counselling. Candidates after final selection have to report at the institute.
NTA released the re-revised scorecard on July 26, 2024. In this scorecard, the score has been revised as per the Supreme Court verdict of removing the bonus marks awarded earlier for the controversial Physics question, and deducting one mark from those who marked incorrect answer options. The city and centre-wise result data such as number of candidates appeared and scores obtained, by masking candidates' personal data was released on July 21, as per the Supreme Court order given on the hearing dated July 18, 2024. The NEET 2024 result for the re-exam, which was conducted on June 23, was declared on July 1, day day after the slated date. The final answer keys for the NEET 2024 re-exam was released by June 30, ahead of the result declaration. Earlier, the result of NEET 2024 was declared by NTA on June 4, 2024, 10 days ahead of the original schedule, which was June 14, 2024. NTA released the final NEET answer keys on June 4, prior to the release of the NEET result 2024. The NEET result was declared in an online mode. Candidates have to log in with their registration credentials or application number and date of birth, and download their scorecard in PDF format. NTA also released the merit list containing the name, Roll Number, All India Rank and Percentile of the candidates. Along with the NEET 2024 scorecard, NTA also released the NEET 2024 cutoff marks or the qualifying marks/scores.
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(1) 1 person found this helpful(1) 1 person found this helpfulJIPMER Cut Offs 2025
INI CET Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | – / – | 191 | 115 |
| MD in General Medicine | 47 | 125 | 57 |
| MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 271 | 286 | 252 |
| MS in Ophthalmology | – / – | 306 | 221 |
| M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery | – / – | 86 | – / – |
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NEET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 60 | 350 | 260 |
| MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 17588 | 11154 | 5731 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoffs
The closing rank for JIPMER MD course admission 2023 for the general All India category is presented in the following table:
Specialisation | Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|
Anaesthesiology | 677 |
Emergency Med | 481 |
General Medicine | 47 |
Pediatrics | 137 |
Pulmonary | 347 |
JIPMER Institutes GN EWS – GN SC OBC ST
Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank Marks Rank
Puducherry 691 (General)239 (general ees)675 (sc) 1106 (obc)641 (St)
Karaikal 672 (gen)1068 (gen ews)661 (sc) 1876 (obc)615 (St)
These are the cutoff of JIPMER pg. The data may vary because the information which I have got isn't from the official website. I had gone through several websites and collected this data.
The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research other than General category are - 5382 for OBC, 46025 for SC, 111680 for ST, 1060 for EWS and 137101 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.
JIPMER Rankings 2026
Over the past few years, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Jipmer Puducherry has been ranked under multiple streams namely Medical, etc. A few of the important JIPMER Pondicherry rankings are mentioned below:
| Ranking Body | Category | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Medical | 4 |
| NIRF 2024 | Medical | 4 |
| Publisher | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 5 | 4 |
| India Today | 2 | 2 |
| The Week | – / – | 4 |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
JIPMER accepts INICET exam scores to get admission to the MBBS course through its affiliated colleges. Based on the JIPMER INICET cutoff 2024, the last-round cutoff for the MBBS course stood at 350 for JIPMER Pondicherry. Similarly, for JIPMER Karaikal, the MBBS cutoff stood at 11154 for the General All India category candidates. Therefore, according to the INICET cutoff list, it is possible to get into JIPMER with a rank of 7k.
JIPMER Placements 2024
JIPMER has not released the placement report for 2024. However, as per the JIPMER 2024 NIRF report, 114 MBBS students were placed during Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research placements. Further, 182 PG 3-year students were placed during JIPMER placements 2023. The median package offered to MBBS students in 2022 was INR 12 LPA, whereas the median package offered to PG 3-year students during JIPMER placements 2023 was INR 24 LPA. Let’s take a look at the key highlights of JIPMER placements for the Class of 2023 in the table below:
|
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
|
Median package (MBBS) |
NA |
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INR 24 LPA |
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INR 24 LPA |
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Total students (MBBS) |
2 |
|
Total students (PG 2-year) |
16 |
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Total students (PG 3-year) |
240 |
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Total students placed (MBBS) |
NA |
|
Total students placed (PG 2-year) |
2 |
|
Total students placed (PG 3-year) |
182 |
Note: The data mentioned above are gathered from the JIPMER NIRF report 2024.
| Course | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. | ₹6 - ₹8 LPA |
| BMLT | ₹8 LPA |
| MBBS | ₹12 LPA |
Commonly asked questions On Placements
JIPMER Puducherry has not released the 2024 placements report. However, as per its NIRF report 2024, the median package offered to the three-year PG course candidates stood at INR 24 LPA in 2023. According to student reviews, JIPMER Puducherry has been given a score of 4.1 on placements.
The consolidated placement statistics are not available on the official website. As per NIRF report 2024, the median package offered to MBBS students was INR 12 LPA during the placements 2023. The median package offered to MBBS students remained the same for the last two years i.e., INR 12 LPA. Moreover, as per the report, 114 MBBS students received placement offers.
JIPMER Scholarships 2026
JIPMER Pondicherry accepts the National Scholarship offered by the Government of India under the central sector scholarships. All the eligible students interested to apply can visit the official website of www.scholarships.gov.in. Students must submit the printed copy of the application and the supporting document to the academic section of JIPMER Puducherry. For more information, students may visit the official website of the institute.
Commonly asked questions On Scholarships
Yes, JIPMER provides the National Scholarship for Higher Education for ST Students, which was formerly known as the Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for ST students. This scholarship is available for students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category who are pursuing their higher education at the undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) level in professional courses such as MBBS, MD, BSc, and Certificate, among others.
4 yearsJIPMER Courses and Fees 2026
JIPMER Pondicherry offers courses in the fields of Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Science. It offers UG, PG, super speciality and post doctoral courses. Some of the courses offer include MBBS, BSc Nursing, MSc, MD and MS.
The duration of these courses ranges between two and six years. Admission to all Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry courses is completely entrance-based. Some of the popular courses offered by the institute along with their eligibility criteria and JIPMER Puducherry fees are given below:
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| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Sc.(12 courses) | 3.6 K - 4.8 KGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : NEET |
BMLT(2 courses) | 4.2 K - 4.8 KGet Fee Details | |
MBBS(2 courses) | 5.4 K - 30.5 KGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : NEET |
M.Sc.(13 courses) | 2.4 K - 3.6 KGet Fee Details | Exams : JIPMER PGJIPMER Nursing |
MD(21 courses) | 46.6 KGet Fee Details | Graduation : 55 % Exams : INI CET |
MPH(1 course) | 2.4 KGet Fee Details | Graduation : 50 % Exams : JIPMER PG |
MDS(2 courses) | 6.6 KGet Fee Details | |
FNB (Fellow of National Board)(24 courses) | 1.2 KGet Fee Details | – / – |
DM(15 courses) | 26.6 KGet Fee Details | Exams : INI SS |
MS(5 courses) | 46.6 KGet Fee Details | Graduation : 55 % Exams : INI CET |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
For admission to MD at JIPMER, candidate should have a valid MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India with at least 55% aggregate for General and OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate for case SC/ST category candidates. Candidate must hold the degree and mark sheets as well during the form filling and admission confirmation.
Yes, the student can get into JIPMER with 75% in 10th and 80% in 12th. JIPMER accepts NEET UG scores for MBBS admission, and doesn't consider 10th and 12th scores if the NEET UG is qualified. However, students need to qualify the eligibility criteria for NEET UG, before filling of the NEET UG examination form. The NEET UG eligibility in respect of 10th and 12th marks is different for different categories of candidates. The Minimum aggregate in the qualifying examination (PCB) is 50 percent for the General category, 45 percent for General PWD and 40 percent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ Reserved-PWD. For more details of the eligible criteria of NEET UG exam, please click here.
There are a total of 141 seats for the JIPMER MD course. The seats are further bifurcated among the different MD specialisations. The highest seat count is for MD in General Medicine, which is 20. Furthermore, it must be noted that the seat details mentioned here are taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.
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CompareJIPMER Application Process 2026
JIPMER Pondicherry application process is conducted in online mode only. Candidates applying for JIPMER MBBS admission must fill the NEET UG application form. For other courses offered such as MSc (Nursing), MD, MS, MSc, DM, MCh courses, candidates need to register for INI CET. Also, for admission to PhD, fellowship and other courses candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format available online on the official website of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry. Candidates can click on the below-given link to view the registration and application process for various entrance exams accepted by JIPMER Puducherry.
| NEET UG Application Process | INI CET Application Process |
Students may look below for a breakdown on the JIPMER Puducherry application process:
- Visit the official website of JIPMER Pondicherry (www.jipmer.edu.in) and click on ‘Academics’, followed by 'Announcements'.
- Select the relevant admission notification. The applicant is redirected to the course-specific registration page.
- Register by filling in all the details in the relevant boxes. Fill the remaining application form by addressing other details.
- Upload scanned images of a passport-size photograph, signature and other documents in PDF/ JPG/ JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee in online mode using debit card/ credit card/ net banking
- Take a printout of the form and save it for future reference.
Commonly asked questions On Application Process
Candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany & Zoology with a minimum of 50% aggregate along with English as one of the subjects can apply for BSc at JIPMER Puducherry.
So yes you can apply but you have to crack the entrance test for studying in the JIPMER. If you can crack the entrance test then you can easily apply at the JIPMER.
JIPMER BSc admission is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted and admission is offered based on NEET scores. However, there are some specialisations, in which the admission can be granted on merit-basis. Candidates who are Class 12 pass with PCM/Biology and English as a subject with at least 50% aggregate (for general candidates) can apply. The aspirants must meet the age limit as well. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements can apply for admission by completing the application form.
JIPMER Puducherry MD course admission is carried out based on candidates score in the INI CET exam. INI CET 2025 Jan session result has been announced. Candidates can visit the official website to download their scorecards. Moreover, the INI CET 2025 exam for the July session was held on May 18, 2025.
JIPMER Infrastructure
JIPMER is supported in its pedagogy through an excellent faculty as well as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Convenience Store, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.
The JIPMER Hospital in Pondicherry is the flagship medical facility with the institute. There is OPD facilty, as well as online appointments for consulting at the hospital. There are a total of 2,049 beds at Puducherry JIPMER Hospital.
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Commonly asked questions On Infrastructure
Candidates while filling out the application form or during admission must hold the relevant documents. These have to be submitted at the institute (original or copies). The authority refer to these documents for verification of the information provided in the application.
The list of documents required during the MBBS application process at JIPMER Puducherry is given below:
- NEET (UG) admit card and result/ rank letter issued by NTA
- Application form (with the application sequence number mentioned in the merit list published herewith)
- Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 certificate/ Birth certificate)
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Softcopy of coloured passport-size photograph (recent) with light background (30 mm * 45 mm; 20 KB to 80 KB)
- Signature of the candidate (80 mm * 35 mm; 20 KB to 80 KB)
- Course-cum-conduct certificate/ Character certificate
- Transfer certificate/ Migration certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence certificate (required for Puducherry residents)
- Nationality certificate/ Domicile certificate / Nativity certificate issued by Revenue Authority (not below the rank of Tehsildar)
- Community/ Category certificate (for OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates)
- Medical Certificate (for OPH candidates)
JIPMER Faculty
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry has experienced and prominent faculty members. The teaching staff hold Doctorate degrees and are equipped with vast field experience. Students can feel free to approach Puducherry JIPMER faculty as the pofessors are patient and empathetic student queries. For a detailed list on the faculty and staff, students can visit the official website of JIPMER.
Commonly asked questions On Faculty
JIPMER Results 2026
Students can download the result by visiting the online result portal of JIPMER. The institute conducts the semester-end examinations in the months of May/June and November. The exam fee for JIPMER is INR 500 for theory and practical papers. The fee for statement of marks is INR 250. JIPMER Pondicherry BSc Nursing results are also mentioned on the official website. Below are the steps to check the JIPMER Puducherry semester results:
- Go to the official website of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research.
- On its homepage, click on 'Announcements', and further click on 'Exit Examinations'.
- Click on the 'Download' link against the course for which semester result has to be viewed.
- Take a printout of the semester results and save it for future reference.
Commonly asked questions On Results
The 66 months long MBBS course is divided into phases. Each of the phase include a set of subjects, which have to be studied during the course. The pre-clinical subjects covered in the phase-I of MBBS course at JIPMER Puducherry are:
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Introduction to Humanities and Community Medicine
The course curriculum covers the concepts of medicine stream. JIPMER MD General Medicine paper-I has question from basic sciences, including applied anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, mcirobiology, etc. Some of the core subjects covered during the PG course are:
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Infectious Disease
- Cardinal Manifestations of Disease
- Hematology and Oncology, etc.
JIPMER Alumni
JIPMER alumni have formed an alumni association called JIPMERNET, where alumni from all over the globe are active participants. Apart from this, the oldest alumni organisation of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Puducherry is JIPMER Alumni Association (JAA) which organises an annual meet every year. Some of the notable alumni of JIPMER Puducherry are tabulated below:
- Late Paramasivam Natarajan was a photochemist who has been awarded Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1984. He was known for his research on photochemistry of coordination compounds and macromolecular dye coatings for the stabilization of electrodes..He was also the Director of Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI).
- K R Balakrishnan is a heart surgeon who performed the first permanent artificial heart transplant in India with HeartMate II LVAD. He is currently the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences, and the Director of Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at MGM Healthcare Chennai. He is also a member of the Indian Medical Association.
JIPMER Course Specialisations
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research offers specialisations in fields of study such as:
| Courses | Total Seats | Specializations |
|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma | 1 - 19 | Public Health, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiological / CTVS Nursing, Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing, Oncological Nursing, Pathology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| B.Sc. | 37 - 94 | Dialysis Technology, Perfusion Technology, Anaesthesia Technology, Blood Bank Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiology & Imaging Science, Radiotherapy Technology |
| M.Sc. | 1 - 31 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physiology |
| Certificate | 40 | - |
| BASLP | - | Audiology & Speech Therapy |
| FNB (Fellow of National Board) | 1 - 4 | Diabetology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Dermatology |
| Ph.D. | 2 - 4 | Anatomy, Immunology, Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology |
| MPH | 34 | Public Health |
| MBBS | 200 | - |
| MDS | 2 | - |
| MD | 2 - 20 | Anaesthesia Technology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Forensic Medical Science, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine |
| MS | 6 - 20 | General Surgery |
| M.Ch. | 2 - 4 | Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Technology |
| DM | 1 - 5 | Immunology, Anaesthesia, Gastroenterology, Radiology & Imaging Science, Pediatrics |
FAQs
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JIPMER Puducherry is a highly competitive exam, but it is easier than national-level medical entrance exams like NEET and AIIMS. However, because of the huge number of students competing for only 200 seats, it is difficult to get admission in JIPMER. The acceptance rate of JIPMER is 0.1%. The exam paper has 10 questions from the English language and 10 from logical reasoning. The JIPMER syllabus is based on the Tamil Nadu state board syllabus, so it’s quite easy for CBSE students but the topics that are only a part of the Tamil Nadu state board need to be studied. The exam is easier than NEET and AIIMS, but it is still a difficult exam. The cutoff marks and ranks can vary each year based on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam.
JIPMER Puducherry is a reputed institution of PG Diploma in the following areas: b.s., m.d., certificate BASLP, MD, DM, M.Ch. FNB (Fellow of National Board), Ph.D., MPH, MS, MDS, MBBS. These programs may be chosen by students to pursue careers in the fields of medicine and health sciences, nursing. The institute's trained and experienced faculty are delivering these programs. According to the student evaluations, JIPMER Pondicherry had a rating of 4.7. Moreover, it was accorded a grade of 4.7 on campus life, 4.1 on placements, 5 on faculty and 4.6 on infrastructure.
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry is a government institution which became an institute of national importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India in 2008 and is free to manage its internal administration.
JIPMER, Puducherry is one of the most sought-after medical institutions which was ranked 5th by the NIRF Rankings 2023 under the category of Medical. The institute offers various UG, PG, PG Diploma, SS, certificate and doctoral level programmes in the field of medical sciences.
Candidates willing to be admitted to the flagship MBBS programme at JIPMER Puducherry are required to appear for the NEET-UG exam followed by the counselling process.
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has varying fee structures based on the course and student category. Here are the fees for some courses:
- MBBS: Rs.14,920 for the first year for all students.
- MPH: Rs.8,760 for the first year for all students.
- B.Sc: Rs.11,410 for the first year for all students.
- PG Courses: Fees for MD, MS, MDS, and Diploma courses differ by course and student category. MD and MS courses are approximately Rs.1,500 per year for all students.
B.Sc in neuro technology has the maximum potential.Don't go for the placements are good in most of the courses but if you opt for neuro it will give you the maximum benifit in your future. Neuro technology will give a vast field of work and if you are a good student then it will help you a lot as the neuro technology department of India is growing at a very large scale and the country needs more students and talents who can handle neuro Science technology and the number of patients in the neuro technology is growing so here you can get a very good number job offers. Though the number of patients won't go up as high opto technology but you can charge a very good amount of money to the neuro patients. So the conclusion is if you want a large number of patients and you want to charge less then choose opto and if you want low number of patients and a high salary or charge then go for neuro
Candidates who are seeking admission to JIPMER, MBBS programme can check this section for the latest cutoff trends. According to the JIPMER, cutoff 2023 for Round 1, the closing rank for MBBS is 277. Analysis of cut offs for previous years for MBBS reveals that, JIPMER has seen a improving trend compared to 2022.
Indian Academy College of Nursing Bangalore (IACN Bangalore) is one of the Nursing colleges in Karnataka. It is popularly known as Indian Academy Nursing College Bangalore and it was established in the year 2004. This college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
JIPMER is ranked five among the top medicine colleges in India in the NIRF rankings 2024. Thus, it is a good institute for medical students. During the three years of the course, 10 months are of peripheral posting and remaining 26 months include ward duties. The institute has designed the course and curriculum that prepare the graduate to handle any challenges at work. As per the NIRF 2024 report of JIPMER Puducherry, the median package offered to PG 3-year candidates stood at INR 24 LPA.
The selection criteria vary from one course to another. While some courses like MBBS require valid scores in NEET-UG and other courses like BSc and MSc, the institute conducts its entrance exam. For admission to the flagship MBBS programme, candidates have to appear for the NEET-UG exam. Candidates having valid scores/ rank in NEET-UG can then apply through the JIPMER Puducherry official website followed by the counselling round conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
For admission to the MBBS programme, the most sought-after programme of JIPMER Puducherry, candidates are required to have valid NEET-UG scores/ ranks. As per the JIPMER Puducherry cut-off list, the closing rank for admission to the MBBS programme was 17588.
Candidates having rank as specified by the institute can register through JIPMER Puducherry's official website for the counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
The average package data is not mentioned in the placement report for JIPMER Puducherry. But, according to JIPMER Puducherry 2022 placements, the median salary for the MBBS students was INR 12,00,000 LPA, INR 20 LPA for 2-year PG students, and INR 24 LPA for 3-year PG students. Hence, as per the aforementioned placement data, the highest package reached INR 24 LPA, and for undergraduates, it was INR 12 LPA with a 96% placement rate.
JIPMER Puducherry releases INICET cutoffs for admission to MD, MS, and DM programs. According to the JIPMER Puducherry cutoff 2025, aspirants must score between 47 and, 11119 in the General AI category to be considered for admission. MD in Radio Diagnosis is the most demanded course among all the courses available at JIPMER Puducherry through INICET exam. JIPMER Puducherry's core courses are MD in Radio Diagnosis, MD in General Medicine and MD in Nuclear Medicine. Tabulated below is the INI CET cutoff 2025 for round 1 for the General AI category students:
Course | INI CET R1 Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
MD in Radio Diagnosis | 47 |
MD in General Medicine | 165 |
MD in Nuclear Medicine | 231 |
M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery | 318 |
MD in Paediatrics | 344 |
MD in Pulmonary Medicine | 358 |
MS in Orthopaedics Surgery | 424 |
MS in General Surgery | 525 |
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 611 |
MS in Oto-Rhino Laryngology (ENT) | 726 |
MD in Radiotherapy | 727 |
MD in Emergency Medicine | 771 |
M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery | 802 |
MS in Ophthalmology | 1055 |
MD in Anaesthesiology | 1403 |
MD in Pathology | 1462 |
MD in Immune Haematology and Blood Transfusion | 1814 |
MD in Pharmacology | 1988 |
MD in Community Medicine | 2153 |
MD in Bio-Chemistry | 4352 |
MD in Microbiology | 5224 |
MD in Physiology | 6381 |
MD in Anatomy | 11119 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 months ago
No, it's unlikely you would be eligible for JIPMER Karaikal with your NEET 2025 scores and 12th-grade marks.
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To get into the JIPMER B.Sc. Nursing program, you need to appear for the NEET-UG exam and secure a good rank. While there isn't a specific JIPMER-conducted entrance exam, the NEET score is the sole criterion for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course. The cutoff for general category is expected to be
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Answered 4 months ago
For getting admission in Cardiovascular Technology at JIPMER, you need to pass 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50%. Admissions are based on merit—no entrance exam. Apply online during the admission period, and if shortlisted, you'll be called for counseling. The course lasts
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Answered 4 months ago
Qualification Criteria B.Sc. in Nursing at JIPMER requires an applicant to have a minimum of 17 years of age by December 31 st in the year of admission, and must also be of Indian nationality and have completed Class 12 with physics, chemistry, biology/botany & zoology and English as core subjects.
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Answered 7 months ago
If you're aiming for B.Sc Nursing at JIPMER, first of all—great choice! JIPMER is one of the most reputed institutes in India.
Now, regarding NEET: yes, admission to the B.Sc Nursing course at JIPMER does happen through NEET-UG scores.
General category: Around 400–500+ marks is usually considered safe
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