As of now, MBBS admissions to JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research) are done through the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) UG exam. Here is the process for MBBS admission in JIPMER:
Steps for MBBS Admission in JIPMER via NEET
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals.
Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. They must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks (for General category), 40% marks (for SC/ST/OBC categories), and 45% marks (for PwD candidates) in the qualifying examination.
NEET UG Exam:
Registration: Candidates must register for the NEET UG exam through the official NTA NEET website.
Exam Preparation: Study the NEET syllabus, which includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Class 11 and 12. Use NCERT textbooks and other recommended materials for preparation.
Exam Date: Appear for the NEET UG exam on the scheduled date.
Result and Scorecard:
Result Declaration: NEET results are usually declared a few weeks after the exam.
Scorecard: Download the NEET scorecard from the official NTA NEET website. The scorecard will include your All India Rank (AIR) and marks obtained in each subject.
Counseling Process:
Registration for Counseling: Register for the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) counseling on their official website for admission to MBBS courses at JIPMER and other participating institutions.
Choice Filling and Locking: Fill in and lock your choices for preferred colleges, including JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal.
Seat Allotment: Based on your NEET rank, preferences, and availability of seats, the MCC will allot seats. Check the MCC website for seat allotment results.
Reporting to the Institution:
Document Verification: If allotted a seat at JIPMER, report to the respective JIPMER campus (Puducherry or Karaikal) for document verification and admission formalities.
Documents Required:
NEET UG Admit Card and Scorecard
Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
Transfer/Migration Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-sized Photographs
Identity Proof
Fee Payment: Pay the required admission fee to confirm your seat.
Commencement of Classes:
Attend the orientation program and begin your MBBS course as per the academic calendar of JIPMER.
Important Points
Keep track of important dates related to NEET registration, exam, result declaration, and counseling.
Regularly check the official websites of NTA NEET and MCC for updates and notifications.
Ensure that all your documents are in order and meet the eligibility criteria to avoid any last-minute issues during admission.
By following these steps and performing well in the NEET UG exam, you can secure admission to the MBBS program at JIPMER.