🧭 1. Introduction

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) is one of India’s top medical institutions, located in Puducherry and functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

The JIPMER Entrance Exam 2026 is conducted for admission to various undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), PhD, and nursing programs offered by the institute.

This article provides the latest 2026 updates on JIPMER exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, preparation tips, and official resources, verified through official JIPMER releases.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The JIPMER 2026 selection process varies slightly depending on the program but generally includes the following stages:

Entrance Examination (Computer-Based Test) – Conducted online at national level
Counselling / Interview / Document Verification – Based on merit and seat availability
Final Admission – Confirmed after verification of eligibility and medical fitness

For MBBS admissions, JIPMER now admits students through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by NTA. However, JIPMER continues to conduct independent entrance exams for MD/MS, M.Sc., and PhD courses.

📘 3. Exam Pattern (for PG & Other Courses)

JIPMER PG (MD/MS) 2026 Exam Pattern

Component	Details
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Duration	3 hours
Type	Objective (MCQ-based)
Total Questions	250
Total Marks	1000
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer
Language	English only

Distribution of Questions

Subject Area	Approx. No. of Questions
Basic Clinical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry)	100
Clinical Sciences (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, etc.)	150

The question paper follows the MBBS curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

Basic Clinical Sciences

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry

Para-Clinical Subjects

Pathology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Forensic Medicine

Clinical Subjects

Medicine & Allied Specialties
Surgery & Allied Specialties
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pediatrics
Ophthalmology
ENT
Community Medicine

Each subject is tested for conceptual understanding, clinical reasoning, and application-based knowledge.

🎯 5. Final Selection & Marks Weightage

Candidates are ranked based on percentile scores obtained in the entrance examination.
Final merit list is prepared category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwD).
Seat allocation occurs through centralized online counselling conducted by JIPMER.
Tie-breaking is based on:
- Higher percentile in Biology (for MBBS) / Clinical subjects (for PG)
- Age (older candidates preferred)
- Negative responses count

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

Follow the NMC MBBS syllabus: All PG-level questions are based on it.
Revise high-yield topics: Pathology, Medicine, and Surgery dominate the exam.
Use Standard Books:
- Anatomy – BD Chaurasia
- Physiology – Guyton & Hall
- Pathology – Robbins
- Pharmacology – KD Tripathi
Mock Tests: Attempt full-length CBTs to simulate real exam conditions.
Time Management: Practice completing 250 questions in 180 minutes.
Revision Strategy: Focus on clinical correlations and recent updates.
Avoid Guessing: Due to negative marking (–1), skip uncertain questions.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🏛️ Official JIPMER Website: https://jipmer.edu.in
📄 Official JIPMER Prospectus (PDF): Download Here (Official PDF) (2026 PDF to be released later)
🗂️ JIPMER Exam Announcements: https://jipmer.edu.in/announcements
📚 Previous Year Question Papers: Available under “Examination > Archives” section on the official website.

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