MD in Microbiology 

at JIPMER Pondicherry, Pondicherry

For the January session, the INI CET cutoff 2026 for JIPMER Puducherry admission to the MD course ranged between 57 and 11018 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds, categories and specialisations. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the last round of JIPMER Puducherry INI CET cutoff 2026 for different MD specialisations for the General category. 

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.

Check out the JIPMER MD placements 2022 to 2024 are given below: 

Both the institutes are popular in Puducherry. The candidates seeking admission can compare the two colleges based on ranking, fee, and placement package. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, JIPMER is ranked #5 in the medical category and MGMCRI is ranked #47. Moreover, the tuition fee for JIPMER MD course is INR 46,580 and MGMCRI MD fee range from INR 3 lakh to INR 1.5 Crore. 

Candidates can check out below table for median package offered to MD students at these institutes:

NOTE: The fee and median package mentioned above are taken from the official website/sanctioning body. These are still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. 

JIPMER Puducherry admit candidates to the MD programmes based on INI CET scores. Hence, the cutoff is released based on exam score and seat availability. In 2024, the closing rank was most competitive for MD in Radio Diagnosis course - 14. This was followed by MD in Paediatrics - 104 and General Medicine - 125. Candidates with exam score equal to or more than the cutoff become eligible to apply for admission.

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.

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.

JIPMER MBBS cutoff 2025 was 260 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Similarly, for the OBC category students, the NEET UG last round closing rank was 748 for admission to the MBBS course. Comparing both categories, the cutoff rank was more competitive for the General category students as compared to the OBC category for MBBS admission. For other categories and rounds, use the provided filters.

JIPMER offers good placements to its MBBS, MSc, MD courses and many more. Check out the JIPMER placements 2022 to 2024 from the table below:

Note: The placement details are taken from NIRF 2025. 

JIPMER Puducherry 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: