Ques. Is JIPMER a government college?
Ans. JIPMER is a government-owned college, it was established in the year 1956, although it had previously been originated by the French government as; Ecole de Medicine de Pondicherry. JIPMER has been given the status of ‘institute of national importance’ and is funded by the central government of India.
Ques. What is JIPMER famous for?
Ans. JIPMER is one of the most prominent medical institutions in India as it has been given the status of the Institution of National Importance. It has been known for its highly educated faculty, excellent research, and accommodation facilities for the students.
Ques. Does JIPMER provide good placement opportunities?
Ans. Yes, JIPMER provides great employment opportunities for the UG and PG graduates as follows;
| Particulars |
Placement Statistics 2022 (UG -5 Year) |
Placement Statistics 2022 (PG-3 Year) |
Placement Statistics 2022 (PG-2 Year) |
| No. of Graduates |
200 |
190 |
2 |
| Number of Students Placed |
140 |
142 |
2 |
| Median Package |
INR 12 LPA |
INR 24 LPA |
INR 20 LPA |
Ques. How many campuses does JIPMER have in India?
Ans. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has only 2 Campuses;
Ques. What are the courses offered at JIPMER?
Ans. JIPMER offers various UG, PG, Superspeciality, Paramedical, and Doctorate courses. The major courses offered at JIPMER are MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Sc Nursing, MPH, MS, MD, MDS, and Ph.D.
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted at JIPMER?
Ans. The key entrance exams accepted at JIPMER are NEET UG, INI CET, INI SS, NEET UG, JIPMER Entrance Exam, and NET JRF. The entrance exams are accepted for courses like MBBS, MD, MS, MDS, MPH, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, and Ph.D.
Ques. Is there a JIPMER entrance exam for MD/MS courses?
Ans. JIPMER entrance exam is accepted only for courses like M.Sc and Ph.D. Whereas, MD/MS courses require the students to qualify for the NEET PG examination followed by the counseling process.
Ques. How can I join JIPMER for MBBS?
Ans. JIPMER accepts NEET UG for the course of MBBS, whereas the basic eligibility is; a 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% marks. JIPMER also requires the students to complete a one-year internship after completing the graduation course.
Ques. Is the JIPMER entrance exam tough?
Ans. JIPMER entrance exam has an easier level of questions compared to NEET. JIPMER entrance test, is an institution-specific exam, whereas NEET is a national-level examination that has a larger number of competitors.
Ques. What is the seat intake for MBBS at JIPMER?
Ans. The total seat intake of MBBS at JIPMER Puducherry is 182, whereas 48 seats are reserved for the state locals and the other 134 are for the general category.
Ques. What is the fee for MBBS in JIPMER?
Ans. The fee for MBBS's First Year at JIPMER is INR 14,920 whereas, for the second year the annual fee would be INR 6,770 for the same. Although the caution deposit for the hostel rooms differs according to the facilities provided in them.
Ques. Does JIPMER have an associated hospital?
Ans. Yes, JIPMER has an associated hospital that provides world-class facilities, and the students are also provided the opportunity to do an internship in the same. The hospital provides facilities such as; emergency medical services, a cancer centre, superspeciality blocks, etc.
Ques. Does JIPMER provide hostel facilities?
Ans. JIPMER provides hostel facilities with single, double, and triple-sharing rooms. JIPMER has separate hostels for boys and girls both. and students of different departments like; UG or DM are charged differently according to their accommodation type.
Ques. What is the ranking of JIPMER?
Ans. Following are the ranking details for JIPMER ranking;
| Ranking Agency |
Year |
Rank in India (Medical) |
| NIRF |
2023 |
5th |
| IIRF |
2023 |
10th |
| Outlook |
2023 |
3rd |
| India Today |
2023 |
2nd |