Every candidate appearing for JIPMER to take admission in MBBS or BDS course must know the admission criteria of JIPMER 2023. However, the exam has now been merged with NEET 2023 so candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria prescribed by NTA.
JIPMER Eligibility Criteria for other courses is decided by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research for the applicants fitted for admission in PG, PhD, Diploma and Certificate courses. Read the article to know more about the eligibility criteria.
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What are the requirements for JIPMER 2023 Eligibility?
The following criteria need to be fulfilled by the candidates to get admission for their selected course in JIPMER 2023.
Nationality
This the first and the foremost criteria that must be known to the aspirant applying for the courses.
- The candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
- The candidates who are NRI or Non-Resident Indian are need to be registered under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955. It is also required to present or show their registration proof as OCI or Overseas Citizen of India while submitting the application form of JIPMER 2023.
- The candidates from NRI or OCI category will have to submit the eligibility certificate issued by The Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
- In the matter of the candidates of Foreign Nationals, it is needed to grant the permission from the Medical Council of India.
Age
This is also an important criterion that should be followed by every applicant seeking for admission into JIPMER 2023.
- The aspirant is eligible to complete the admission process when they are at the age of 17 minimum
- The candidate who belongs to reserved category such as SC/ST/OBC etc is not allowed to get any relaxation.
- The institute does not offer any age relaxation for both general and reserved candidates
Academic Qualification
This is the most important criteria that must be followed by every candidate who wants to pursue the course for JIPMER 2023.
- The candidate needs to have passed their 10+2 from a recognised board or any other higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination successfully with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- Applicants are needed to qualify their final exam with the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology in science stream.
- Candidates who belong to general category should have secured a minimum 50% marks in aggregate and the applicant who belongs to a reserved category like OBC, SC, ST, OPH must secure minimum 40% marks in aggregate in their exam.
- For the applicant who are from general and OPH category and have got 45% of marks in aggregate with the subjects Physics, Chemistry Biology/Biotechnology, JIPMER 2023 Admission Process is open to them.
Other Criteria
- Apart from the above-mentioned criteria the candidate is going to appear for JIPMER 2023 Exam should have followed the below mentioned criteria as well.
- The applicant who has appeared for the final year exam in 10+2 in the year of 2023 and waiting for the result to come can apply for the course.
- The candidates who are going to appear for the final year exam in March or April in 2023 are also eligible to apply for the course.
- An applicant must follow all the above-mentioned criteria for JIPMER 2023 Exam.
Also Check NEET Eligibility Criteria
JIPMER 2023 Eligibility Criteria Category wise
The minimum aggregate of marks that should be maintained by the candidate appearing for JIPMER 2023 Exam are given below in a table.
| Category | Aggregate of Marks in the subject PCB or Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste | 40% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 40% |
| Other Backward Class | 40% |
| Orthopedic Physically Challenged (SC/ST or OBC) | 40% |
| Orthopedic Physically Challenged (UR) | 45% |
The seats availability for all the candidates in each category are tabulated below.
| Category | JIPMER - P | JIPMER - K | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | 15 | 65 |
| OBC | 258 | 10 | 38 |
| SC | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| ST | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| P-UR | 23 | 7 | 30 |
| P-OBC | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| P-SC | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| NRI/OCI | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 50 | 200 |
JIPMER Seats and Reservation
Given below are the bifurcation of seats as per a candidate’s category in both of the JIPMER campuses. Read on!
Vertical Reservation Structure
| Candidate Category | JIPMER Puducherry | JIPMER Karaikal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 45 | 16 | 61 |
| OBC | 28 | 9 | 37 |
| SC | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| ST | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| P-UR | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| P-OBC | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| P-SC | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| P-ST | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| P-EWS | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| NRI/OCI | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| PwD OPH* | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Puducherry PwD OPH* | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 150 | 50 | 200 |
Horizontal Reservation Structure
As per Government directive, 5% of seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Disability (PWD).
| Candidate Category | JIPMER Puducherry | JIPMER Karaikal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PwD | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| P-PwD | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 9 |
JIPMER 2023 Eligibility FAQ
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria specially the marks requirement for SC/ST candidates for JIPMER 2023 Exam?
Ans. The minimum marks for the SC/ST candidates is 40% in aggregate.
Ques. Is there any mandatory subject that I need to take for JIPMER 2023?
Ans. The subject English is mandatory for every field for all the candidates in every section.
Ques. Is there any facility of age relaxation for NRI or OCI candidates in JIPMER 2023 Application process?
Ans. No, there is not any age relaxation for each level of candidates in JIPMER 2023 Application process.
Ques. Can I take the JIPMER 2023 Exam for the second time in the same year if I miss the first exam?
Ans. No, you cannot apply for the second time as JIPMER 2023 Exam will be conducted once in a year as it was.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage required for the candidates who are Orthopaedic Physically Challenged?
Ans. Orthopaedic Physically Challenged candidates need to be secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate to be selected for JIPMER 2023 Application process.
Ques. Am I eligible to apply for JIPMER 2023 Exam if I do not receive my final year marksheet in 2023?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible to apply for JIPMER 2023 Exam but in that case, you have to present any proof of the final year exam and you can submit your final year result later on.
Ques. What are the number of seats available for the JIPMER 2023 Exam?
Ans. The number of seats for JIPMER 2023 Exam is expected to be 200 among them 150 seats for JIPMER Puducherry and 50 seats for JIPMER Karaikal.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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