MD in General Medicine 

at JIPMER, Pondicherry

Overall six months time is sufficent for INI CET preparation. This includes 4 month in depth study and 2-month for revision work. The moment a candidate plan to appear for the INI CET, first and formost things he/she should do is to draw a study plan. Focus on those subjects where you are strong in terms of concept. Don't spend too musch time initially on subjects where you are weak. This will demotivate you and affect your preparation. Keep this in mind that concept is key. High yielding topics must be prepared properly to score good marks in INI CET exam.

JIPMER is ranked five among the top medicine colleges in India in the NIRF rankings 2024. Thus, it is a good institute for medical students. During the three years of the course, 10 months are of peripheral posting and remaining 26 months include ward duties. The institute has designed the course and curriculum that prepare the graduate to handle any challenges at work. As per the NIRF 2024 report of JIPMER Puducherry, the median package offered to PG 3-year candidates stood at INR 24 LPA. 

For admission to MD at JIPMER, candidate should have a valid MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India with at least 55% aggregate for General and OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate for case SC/ST category candidates. Candidate must hold the degree and mark sheets as well during the form filling and admission confirmation.

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. 

JIPMER Puducherry offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in 19 specialisations. The PG-level course is offered in a full-time mode. Admission to the courses is based on merit in INI CET. Some of the specialisations in which MD is offered by JIPMER are:

• General Medicine
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Physiology
• Blood Transfusion and Immuno Hematology
• Dermatology
• Venereology & Leprology
• Pulmonary Medicine, etc.

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.

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.

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. 

The closing rank for JIPMER MD course admission 2023 for the general All-India category is presented in the following table: