MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics 

at JIPMER, Pondicherry

JIPMER offers MDS courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. When it comes to placements, the institute offers good placements annually. The placement details of the MDS batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, check out the key highlights JIPMER placements for the PG 3-year Class of 2023 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package (PG-3 year)	INR 24 LPA
Total students (PG-3year)	240
Total students placed (PG-3 year)	182

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the JIPMER NIRF report 2024.

JIPMER, Pondicherry offers twelve courses in its M.Sc program. The admission is made on the basis of marks secured in entrance exams. The entrance exams accepted for admission to M.Sc at JIPMER, Pondicherry are JIPMER Nursing and JIPMER PG. Other than these, JIPMER admission to MD/ MS courses is based on INI CET scores. INI CET 2024 Counselling is ongoing for the January Session for admission to MD/ MS courses at JIPMER. 

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.

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.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for NEET and improve your chances of getting a good rank: 1 Understand the Syllabus: Go through the NEET syllabus thoroughly and create a study plan accordingly. Divide the topics into manageable chunks and make sure you cover each one systematically. 2 Refer to Good Study Materials: Use the best study material available in the market, such as NCERT books, reference books, and online resources. 3 Take Mock Tests: Taking mock tests regularly will help you assess your strengths and weaknesses, and give you an idea of the exam pattern and the difficulty level of the questions. 4 Time Management: Time management is crucial when it comes to cracking NEET. Devote sufficient time to each section, and make sure you complete the entire paper within the given time frame. 5 Stay Healthy: Take care of your physical and mental health to ensure that you can stay focused and motivated during your preparation. Eat healthy food, exercise regularly, and take breaks to avoid burnout. 6 Seek Help When Needed: Don't hesitate to seek help from your teachers, mentors, or online communities if you are facing any difficulties in your preparation. Remember, consistent effort and practice are key to success in NEET. Keep practicing and stay focused on your goal, and you are sure to achieve a good rank. Good luck!

The NEET 2025 application fee is expected to remain the same compared to last year. The category-wise application fees are given in the below table:

Category	Application Fee (in INR)
General	1,700
General EWS and OBC	1,600
SC, ST, PwD	1,000
Outside India	9,500

The application fee has to be paid in an online mode via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. 

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. 

Below mentioned is the JIPMER MBBS NEET registration fee for various categories:

Category	Application Fee
General/ Unreserved	INR 1,500
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	INR 1,500
Scheduled Caste (SC)	INR 1,200
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	INR 1,200
NRI/OCI	INR 3,000

JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research) offers a wide range of medical courses including:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Sciences
• Master of Science in Allied Medical Sciences
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) in various specialties such as Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology,
• Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary
• Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, and Transfusion Medicine.

A candidate must possess MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and BDS degree for MDS courses of a University recognised by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India as notified by Govt. of India and Dental Council of India respectively and must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training in certain period of time. They must have scored the minimum marks in MBBS/BDS or equivalent examination. Minimum marks for candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories is 50% while for all other categories including OBC/EWS Category, the minimum mark is 55% in aggregate.