Puducherry
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi·Estd. 1956
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry is a Central Government medical institution and one of India's premier centres for medical education and patient care. As an institute of medical education and research, it offers MBBS along with postgraduate MD and MS programmes governed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
For NEET aspirants targeting admission 2026, MBBS seats are filled through NEET-UG, while postgraduate entry is via NEET-PG, with MBBS eligibility requiring 10+2 in physics, chemistry and biology. The courses offered span undergraduate to advanced postgraduate medical training. This page brings together eligibility, fee structure, cutoff trends, seat availability, the admission process and facilities at JIPMER, Puducherry to guide your preparation for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 243
A complete list of programmes on offer — 52 across 4 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Open Seat Quota | Puducherry Domicile Quota | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 309R3 | 22,477R4 | |||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||
| Open (PwD) | 35,233R3 | 8,05,855R1 | |||||||||||||||
| EWS | 1,651R3 | 3,68,071R3 | |||||||||||||||
| EWS (PwD) | 3,23,905R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC | 771R3 | 34,729R3 | |||||||||||||||
| OBC PwD | 1,35,615R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| SC | 3,910R3 | 1,59,608R3 | |||||||||||||||
| SC PwD | 2,02,765R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| ST | 13,345R3 | 8,66,952R3 | |||||||||||||||
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Central Institute Open Seats | ₹6.77K | 2025 |
| MBBS | Puducherry Domicile Quota | ₹6.77K | 2025 |
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
CENTAC
85% state quota
Admission to Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a central government institution, its seats are filled centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — there is no separate state quota. Counselling runs in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry was around 309 (Open Seat Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry has 243 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Puducherry state quota.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹6.77K per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry offers MBBS, Biotechnology & Life Sciences, Healthcare Management and Nursing. See the courses section above for the full list.
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry is a central government medical institution in Puducherry. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Puducherry State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
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Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
Across 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 309 and 407. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
Yes. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.