JIPMER Puducherry MBBS: Admission, Eligibility, Fees, and More

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, is a leading medical college in India. JIPMER was established in 1956. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. 

Minimum Marks:

General category candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in PCB subjects, whereas SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40% marks. PwD candidates should have 45% marks.

Age Criteria:

The candidates should be at least 17 years old as of December 31st of the admission year. There is no maximum age limit.

Earlier, JIPMER was holding its entrance exam. But since 2020, NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the sole test for admission to MBBS courses in JIPMER.

The JIPMER admission process is a multi-stage process, beginning with the compulsory NEET-UG exam. Eligible candidates are then called to undergo the MCC counseling process, where seats are filled based on their NEET-UG score, rank, category, and choice. With 200 MBBS seats available across its Puducherry (150 seats) and Karaikal (50 seats) campuses, JIPMER makes its student body diverse by reserving seats for SC/ST/OBC, EWS, PwD, and foreign students.

JIPMER is provided with modern classrooms and labs equipped with advanced medical equipment and digital resources in a well-stocked library. Research centers encourage medical innovations, while hostel facilities provide a cozy living environment with amenities such as mess facilities and recreational spaces. After graduation, students can:

Apply for post-graduate medical degrees (MD/MS)

Become a junior doctor in hospitals

Prepare for government medical services

Engage in clinical research or medical entrepreneurship

JIPMER Puducherry is a top-ranked medical college with a first-class MBBS course. With a good academic structure, affordable fees, and great career prospects, it is among the best choices for future medical professionals. Application aspirants who wish to be enrolled in this elite college must focus on scoring great marks in NEET-UG and clearing eligibility criteria to find a place in this elite college.

For more information, prospective candidates have to periodically check the official JIPMER website (www.jipmer.edu.in) and stay current with the ongoing admission announcements.