B.Sc. in Nursing 

at JIPMER, Pondicherry

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 mode of application for the BSc programme at JIPMER Puducherry is online. Candidates can visit the official website of the institute and submit the application form along with all the required documents. All the details in the application form should be filled in carefully and as per the official documentation.

Candidates getting confused which college to select for a BSc course can compare them based on certain factors. The aspirants can consider the college course fee, ranking (if available), available seats, and more. A comparison between JIPMER and CMC Vellore is presented below for their BSc courses based on fee and seat intake, candidates can consider the ROI to make a decision:

NOTE: The fee and seat intake mentioned above for each of the college BSc course is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

The NEET application form 2025 has to be filled in online mode only. However, there is an exception for the applicants residing in the Kashmir valley or Leh. The NEET 2025 application fee has to be paid using a credit card/debit card, net banking, Paytm or UPI. In case candidates faced any technical or server issue, they are advised to wait for sometime or change the internet source. If the issue persists further, then they have to visit any of the Common Service Centres (CSC).

Candidates without access to the internet had to visit the nearest Common Services Centre (CSC). The CSCs help in filling out the application form for NEET 2025 and payment of the application fee. They charge a nominal fee for these services. To know the details of the nearest CSC, visit csc.gov.in.

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.

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.

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.