MBBS 2023 at JIPMER: Check out admission process, eligibility criteria, fee, seat matrix details here

Puducherry: For MBBS Admissions this year, the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released the complete information brochure for candidates.

The concerned NEET-qualified candidates who intend to purse MBBS at JIPMER this year can go thought the MCC counselling schedule, admission process, eligibility criteria, fee and seat matrix as mentioned below.

National Testing Agency (NTA) National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET) scores will be the basis for admission to Puducherry and Karaikal campuses of JIPMER and the counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI) for both the campuses.

Information about MBBS course at JIPMER:

The duration of the MBBS course is 4 years and 6 months followed by ONE year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship for the award of the Degree.

The maximum duration of the course excluding the internship period is 9 years. Maximum permissible duration for each phase will be 4 years and maximum 4 number of attempts per subject.

If a candidate fails to complete the course within 9 years, his/her name will be removed from the register of the course.

Each student is required to attend 75% or more of all the scheduled theory and practical classes separately and secure at least 30% internal assessment marks in theory and practical tests separately to be eligible to appear in the Professional Examinations held at the end of each phase. There is no condonation of attendance.

Of the total marks in each subject, internal assessment will contribute 40% and the final examination will contribute the remaining 60%. This will apply to both the theory and practical/clinical papers separately. The final aggregate marks should be 50% and above in theory and practical papers separately to pass in a subject.

Passing in the previous Phase is compulsory before proceeding to the next Phase of training.

Distribution of the seats:

MBBS Seats in JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal campuses for the Academic year 2023-24 are as follows.

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will apply the reservation roster on the seat matrix provided above and publish the reservation category-wise distribution of seats on MCC website 

# Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 5% of the seats are reserved horizontally to PwD candidates as per the rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. If no eligible candidates are available for a seat allotted for PwBD under a category, the seat will be filled by candidates from the same category. For example, an unfilled UR-PwBD seat will be filled based on merit by an eligible candidate from UR category.

The number and distribution of seats may vary depending upon the periodic directives / decisions from the competent authority and Government of India.

Admission process:

The counselling for admission to MBBS courses in JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal campuses will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India based on the NTA NEET 2023 All-India scores.

For the purpose of counselling and admissions, Puducherry and Karaikal campuses of JIPMER are considered as separate entities.

The candidates should bring the following at the time of admission within the stipulated time period, failing which, admission will be denied:

a. All the certificates in original (as given in the list below)

b. One set of self-attested photocopies of all the certificates

c. Three Passport size recent colour photographs

List of certificates to be submitted at the time of admission:

1. Identity proof (as mentioned in the NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin).

2. Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.

3. Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.

4. Provisional allotment letter generated on-line.

5. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or X Std. Certificate).

6. 10th Standard Certificate

7. Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination.

8. Statement of marks of the qualifying examination.

9. Character and Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institute last studied.

10. Residence Certificate issued by Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar /Aadhaar card.

11. In case of Other Backward Classes/ Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, a Community Certificate, recently obtained from the competent authority – (as mentioned in the NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin)

12. Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) candidates should produce the required Income & Asset Certificate as (as mentioned in the NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin)

13. Transfer Certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied.

14. Migration Certificate

15. In case of Puducherry residents, the Residence Certificate / Employer Certificate as required in the Prospectus as per Annexure I.

16. Medical Certificate from the authorized-centers as listed in the NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin in case of PwBD Candidate.

Note: If the certificates are in a language other than English, an English translation of the certificate attested by a Gazette Officer should be produced

Note: If a candidate is withdrawing his/her seat before or after issue of the admission order, a penalty of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) will be imposed and fees paid will not be refunded, unless he/she is found medically disqualified.

All candidates should report within the time period mentioned in their ‘allotment letter’, failing which, they will forfeit the right to admission. At any time, if the competent authorities find that admission was sought based on false/ incorrect information/ documents and suppression of relevant facts, educational qualification or quota, the admission offered or the admission already completed shall be cancelled, irrespective of the stage of study of that course. Further, legal proceedings will also be initiated against such candidates for such action/(s). Hence, candidates are warned against indulging in such action(s), in their own interest. All parents are also requested to make note of the above provision, and take due care and diligence, in all matters concerning admission to the courses.

ADMISSIONS TO THE MBBS COURSE SHALL BE REJECTED IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS (including but not limited to):

1. Candidates who fail to fulfil the prescribed age limit criteria as per NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin.

2. Candidates who fail to obtain the minimum stipulated marks in the qualifying examination (as mentioned in the NTA NEET 2023 Information Bulletin).

3. Candidates who have applied under Non-Creamy Layer OBC Category and whose subcaste is NOT listed in the current Central OBC List and whose certificate has NOT been submitted in the prescribed format from the Competent Authority.

4. The candidates who have applied under SC/ST Category WITHOUT valid Certificate as in the prescribed format from the Competent Authority.

5. The Candidates who have applied under Puducherry-domicile status with No valid proof as mentioned in the prospectus above.

Fee structure

The following fees should be paid by the candidates through SBI Collect payment portal for JIPMER  Choose Academic fee – PHD MSC MPH MBBS BSC BASLP option in the dropdown menu. Refer to the table below for correct split-up of fees. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances. A hard copy of fee payment receipt should be submitted on the day of reporting.

Fees to be paid before reporting for admission:

*Caution deposit will be refunded on successful completion of the course.

Note: The course will commence from August 7, 2023 (subject to revisions in the counselling schedule made by the MCC).Students should come prepared for staying in Puducherry/Karaikal after admission.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING (ALLOTMENT PROCESS) FOR NEET-UG (MBBS/ BDS/ B.SC (NURSING) - 2023 All India Quota (15%)/ Deemed/Central Universities/ All AIIMS Institutes/ JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal)

Note: For ensuring faithful obedience of time schedule and also keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling, all participating institutes/colleges are directed to treat all Saturdays/ Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days.

To view the official notices click on the given link: 

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/jipmer-mbbs-prospectus-2023final-214658.pdf