Amit Khanna
Sameer Staff answered 2 weeks ago
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) MBBS Entrance Exam is a national-level medical entrance examination conducted for admission to the MBBS program offered by JIPMER, Puducherry, and JIPMER, Karaikal. The exam assesses students’ aptitude for pursuing undergraduate medical education at these prestigious institutions.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
They should have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English subjects.
General category candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination, while SC/ST/OBC candidates require 40%.
Syllabus:
The syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology), and English.
The questions are typically based on the NCERT curriculum of Classes 11 and 12.
Exam Details:
JIPMER MBBS Entrance Exam is usually held in online mode (computer-based test).
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options.
There are 200 questions in total, with 60 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and 10 questions from English.
The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours.
Each correct answer earns 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark.
Scores Required:
The cutoff scores vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and seat availability.
Candidates need to score above the cutoff marks to qualify for admission.
JIPMER releases the category-wise cutoff scores along with the exam results.
It’s essential for aspirants to thoroughly prepare for the exam by understanding the syllabus, practicing previous years’ question papers, and seeking guidance from reliable study materials or coaching institutes, if necessary.
For more information visit the Official JIPMER Website: https://jipmer.edu.in/