The JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research) exam was previously an entrance exam conducted for admission to MBBS and other medical programs specifically at JIPMER campuses in Puducherry and Karaikal. However, since 2020, the JIPMER exam has been discontinued, and admissions to the MBBS program at JIPMER are now conducted through the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).
Key Details About the JIPMER Exam (When It Was Conducted):
Purpose: The JIPMER exam was intended to select candidates for the MBBS program offered at the JIPMER campuses. It aimed to assess a student’s knowledge in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Logical Reasoning.
Institutions Covered: The exam specifically covered admissions for JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal, both prestigious institutions in India.
Exam Pattern:
The test included multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and additional sections for English Language and Comprehension and Logical & Quantitative Reasoning.
The JIPMER exam was conducted online and was considered unique due to its healthcare-oriented questions and emphasis on logical reasoning skills, unlike the standard NEET format.
Admission Process Post-2020:
Since 2020, NEET is now the single entrance exam for MBBS admissions across India, including JIPMER. This change was part of the Indian government’s decision to streamline medical admissions under a unified exam system.
JIPMER Today:
JIPMER remains one of the top medical institutions in India, offering various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. While the MBBS admissions are now based on NEET scores, JIPMER conducts its own entrance exams for certain postgraduate and super-specialty programs.