JIPMER MBBS 2019: Major Changes in Seats Reservation, Qualifying Marks, Examination Centres; Details

Puducherry: Three major changes have been introduced for the MBBS admission procedure this year by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER Puducherry).

In view of the newly introduced reservation policy for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), JIPMER has made changes in its admission procedure this time around. The criteria for qualifying marks as well as the list of examination centres/cities have been modified.

The confirmation of this effect comes via the prospectus of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research MBBS 2019 which entails all details regarding the JIPMER MBBS exam including exam pattern, preparation of result, counselling details and entire admission procedure. The three significant changes introduced in the prospectus are mentioned below:

Introduction of EWS Reservation Quota

JIPMER has reserved 13 seats for the candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The seats have been reserved from a total of 200 seats available in the MBBS program. 10 seats have been reserved in the JIPMER, Puducherry campus and 3 seats in the Karaikal campus.

(If the candidate belongs SC / ST / OBC (Central List) ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to apply under EWSs category)

Applicants who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.

Qualifying Marks

Earlier, in order to be eligible to apply for JIPMER MBBS exam, students from General Category had to score aggregate 60% marks in core subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or biotechnology in the qualifying examination. From this year onwards,

• Applicant must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Bio-technology at the qualifying examination for general (UR) / EWSs category.


• For PwD candidates in general category the minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology taken together in the qualifying examination is 45%.


• For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes / PwD, the minimum marks obtained in the Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Bio-technology taken together in the qualifying examination is 40%.

Examination Centres / Cities

JIPMER MBBS Entrance Exam 2019 will be held at 120 cities across India. However, a few test cities have been replaced in the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, Vellore has been replaced by Tiruvannamalai and in West Bengal, Burdwan has been replaced with Bishnupur.

JIPMER MBBS 2019

JIPMER MBBS 2019 is a UG medical entrance examination for students who intend to pursue MBBS from JIPMER. Duration of the MBBS course is 4 years and 6 months as per the Academic Calendar of JIPMER followed by ONE year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship for the award of Degree. The date of entrance exam is 02nd June 2019.

The process for online registration is currently going on and the window will stay open till 12.04.2019 (Friday) 5.00 PM

IMPORTANT DATES:

Note:-The candidates are advised to read the Prospectus before starting online registration and ensure that no column should be left blank. Request for rectification of any error committed in the application and refund of fees will not be considered under any circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY:

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: THROUGH ON-LINE MODE ONLY. ONLINE APPLICATION USER INTERFACE: ANNEXURE – VIII
1) Candidates seeking admission to entrance examination are required to apply online mode only. (Any other mode of application will not be accepted.)
2) Log on to link in the Home page www.jipmer.puducherry.gov.in / www.jipmer.edu.in and navigate to the link. " Apply on-line MBBS admission – 2019".
3) Read the prospectus and instruction carefully.
4) The flow chart for filling application on-line given as Appendix (ANNEXURE – VIII) in the Prospectus.
5) The candidate should acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling up the application online.

Mode of payment

a) Net Banking b) Credit Card* c) Debit Card*