B.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology 

at JIPMER, Pondicherry

JIPMER Puducherry BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology curriculum is inclusive of theory and practical subjects. The topics covered in the programme shall help students in the work field and in understanding the core topics. Some of the subjects/topics taught during the UG course are:

• Introduction to National Healthcare System
• Introduction to Quality and Patient Safety
• Research Methodology and Biostatistics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Preparatory Concepts in Nuclear Medicine, etc.

Tuition: The B.Sc. programs offered by JIPMER have a total tuition charge of INR 4,800, according to their website. All specializations, including the B.Sc. in Nursing, the B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, and the B.Sc. in Cardiac Laboratory Technology, appear to charge the same basic rate.

Additional Expenses: But there are additional costs to take into account:

Admission cost: There may be a INR 5,650 one-time admission cost.
Hostel Fees: Depending on the type of room you pick, there may be a price for hostel accommodations if you decide to remain on campus. These may potentially range from INR 35,000 to INR 50,000 annually, depending on outside sources.
Exam Fees: These could run to about INR 3,000 year.
Other Expenses: You may need to budget for extra expenses such as personal expenses, books, and stationery.

For admission to JIPMER BSc in Nursing course, aspirants must be Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany & Zoology, and English as one of the subjects. The qualifying exam should have been passed with at least 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC; 45% aggregate for PwD category candidates). Moreover, the applicants age at the time of admission should be at least 17 years, or candidate must turn 17 on or before December 31 of the year of admission. There is not upper age limit.

Furthermore, candidates seeking admission must hold the relevant documents as well. These are required for verification purposes by the institute.

Yes, you can join JIPMER directly, but the admission process depends on the specific programme you are interested in. For B.Sc Nursing programs, JIPMER considers NEET scores for admission. However, for other medical programs, the admission process may vary. It’s essential to check the official JIPMER website or contact the institution directly for detailed information on eligibility criteria and admission procedures.

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 admit candidates to its BSc courses on the basis of merit in the NEET exam. Some of the seats are reserved for the students who are residents of Pondicherry. However, the remaining seats are open for admission to candidates across the country. Hence, you can get admission even if you are not from Pondicherry. 

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.

No, JIPMER Puducherry admit candidates to BSc courses based on merit in NEET exam. Candidates seeking admission need to appear for the NEET examination and secure the required ranks and score. However, as per some unofficial sources, there are some BSc courses like BSc Cardiac Laboratory Technology at JIPMER, Puducherry, where admission is not based on NEET. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility and selection criteria before applying to the programme.

The placement at JIPMER for B.Sc is quite good actually it is very good. The average package offered for B.Sc is around INR 6LPA. According to the JIPMER website, the placement rate for BSc students is over 90%. The highest salary package offered has been around INR 11 LPA. You can refer to the official website for latest pplacement trends and records for B.Sc at JIPMER, Pondicherry.