B.Sc. in Optometry 

at JIPMER, Pondicherry

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 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. 

JIPMER course fee is a cumulative of tuition fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. The fee for the three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme at JIPMER is INR 46,580. Candidates need to pay admission fee amount or the first-semester fee to confirm their enrollment. It must be noted that the fee mentioned here is taken from multiple unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. 

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.

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. 

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.

The total number of seats available for BSc programmes at JIPMER is 612. The seat reservation policy can be followed as prescribed by the governing body. Some of the specialisation along with seat intake are mentioned below:

JIPMER Puducherry has not released the 2024 placements report. However, as per its NIRF report 2024, the median package offered to the three-year PG course candidates stood at INR 24 LPA in 2023. According to student reviews, JIPMER Puducherry has been given a score of 4.1 on placements.