PG Medical Admissions at JIPMER: Information brochure, application details for MD, MS, MDS courses released

Puducherry: The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER Puducherry) has released the schedule, eligibility criteria, details on application, distribution of seats for students who are seeking admission to MD, MS and MDS courses this academic year.

The concerned students are requested to view the said details and much more mentioned below as uploaded by the JIPMER in its information brochure.

JIPMER imparts Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) and Super Specialty Medical Training through a working hospital (JIPMER Hospital) and a Nursing College. M.B.B.S., B.Sc., M.Sc., M.D., M.S, Degree Courses are offered in 43 disciplines. The Departments of Anaesthesiology Critical Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pharmacology, Nephrology, Medical Oncology, Endocrinology, Surgical Oncology, Radio-diagnosis and SurgicalGastroenterology also offer DM/MCh Courses. Full-time PhD Programs are available in fifteen disciplines as on date. Master of Public Health (30 seats), Post Basic Diploma Courses in Nursing (50 Seats in five disciplines) are also available.

IMPORTANT DATES

MD/MS COURSE

DURATION OF COURSE:

Duration of the MD/MS course is Three (3) years that is, 36 months from the date of admission

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS:

MD/MS Courses are offered in the following disciplines and the distribution of seats discipline wise is as under:

The number and distribution of seats and roster point reservation (Annexure – I) are subject to change depending upon the periodic directives /decisions from Competent Authorities.

If any seats falling vacant in the January 2020 session, the same will be carried / added to this July 2020 session and the seats falling vacant after final counseling of July 2020 session will not be carried forward to next session.

MDS COURSE

DURATION OF COURSE:

Duration of the MDS course is Three (3) years i.e 36 months from the date of admission

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS:

M.D.S. Courses are offered in the following disciplines and the distribution of seats discipline wise is as under:

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

ESSENTIAL

(a) Nationality :

MD/MS course

Applicant must be an Indian National (IN) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) or Foreign Nationals (FN)

MDS Course :-

Applicant must be an Indian National (IN) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)

(b) EducationalQualification:

MD/MS Course :-

The candidates must possess MBBS or an equivalent Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.

MDS Course :-

The candidates must possess BDS or an equivalent Degree recognized by the Dental Council of India.

(c) Internship:

MD/MS Course :-

A candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/Practical training on or before 30th JUNE 2020 [*Candidates not completing the internship on or before 30-06-2020 need not apply for July 2020 session. No condonation of Compulsory Rotating Internship beyond this date shall be accepted].

MDS Course:-

A candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/Practical training on or before 30th JUNE 2020 (Candidates not completing the internship on or before 30-06-2020 need not apply for July 2020 session. No condonation of Compulsory Rotating Internship beyond this date shall be accepted) [As per DCI endorsement No.DE-130- 2011/B-4978, dated 13.12.2011, candidature will be as per DCI Revised BDS Course (4th Amendment) Regulation-2011 published in Gazette notification (Extraordinary) Part-III, Section-4, dated 9.12.2011].

(c) Minimum Qualifying Marks:-

i. For Unreserved (UR), Institute (INST), Economic Weaker Section (EWS) and OBC Category 55% marks in aggregate

ii. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories 50% marks in aggregate

iii. For PWD candidates the minimum aggregate as provided in (i) and (ii) for the category to which the candidate belongs shall apply.

(d) Application Status:

Candidates who have already done/completed MD/MS/MDS in any subject in any Institution are NOT eligible for admission to MD/MS/MDS course at JIPMER.

HOW TO APPLY

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : THROUGH ON-LINE MODE ONLY.

ON LINE APPLICATION USER INTERFACE : ANNEXURE – VIII

1) Candidates seeking admission to entrance examination are required to apply on-line mode only. (Any other mode of application will not be accepted.)

2) Log on to link in the Home page www.jipmer.edu.in. and navigate to the link

"Apply on-line MD/MS/MDS admission – July 2020 Session".

3) Read the prospectus and instruction carefully.

4) The flow chart for filling application on-line given as (ANNEXURE – VIII) in the Prospectus.

5) The candidate should acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling up the application on-line.

APPLICATION FEES

Application fees for each category as mentioned below to be paid by the candidate using ANY ONE of the following mode of payment. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPLOADING PHOTOGRAPH / SIGNAUTRE

a. One (1) recent colour passport size photograph with light background is required.

Black & White / Polaroid photographs are not acceptable.

b. Photograph MUST be taken on or after 01.01.2020.

IMPORTANT

a. The photograph must be taken with a placard while the placard is being held by the candidate indicating name of candidate and date of taking photograph. In case name and date are written on the photograph after taking it, the application will be rejected.

b. The name and date on the photograph should be legible.

Example:

NOTE : Candidate must upload photograph and signature to correct specified fields.

Do not make any mistake in uploading signature and photograph.

1. Candidate must have in softcopy/digital of PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH (30 mm width x 45 mm Height) and save it as "Candidate Photograph.jpg" provided by photographer. Keep size of photograph minimum size 20 KB, as the maximum size limit is 200 KB.

2. Candidate has to affix his/her SIGNATURE in an area of 80 mm Width X 35 mm Height on paper with a black ball point pen. Scan that paper. Crop Signature of 80 mm Width X 35 mm Height and save it as "Candidate Signature.jpg". Keep size of Signature minimum size 20 KB, as the maximum size limit is 200 KB

DISCLAIMER:

a. Mere completion of "REGISTRATION FOR PAYMENT" does not confer right for issue of Hall Ticket.

b. The process of submission of application On-line is completed only after clicking the "submit button" after Uploading personal details, Scanned Photograph and Scanned Signature (Refer to the Flow chart appended to the prospectus).

c. The candidate is advised to download a copy of their filled in application which contains Application No., Personal details, scanned photograph, scanned signature and the payment details.

d. Fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.

e. No request for change in the details provided in the application will not be considered, after the submission the On-line application by clicking the "submit button".

f. Incomplete application, application with false details will be rejected

NOTE:

 The applicant is advised to read the Prospectus carefully before starting online registration and ensure that no column is left blank.

 Candidates are advised to go through On-line application User Interface given as Annexure – VIII before filling up the application.

 In the event of rejection of the on-line application form, no correspondence / request for re- consideration will be entertained. Fresh application with another payment has to be made on-line.

 Refund of application fee will NOT be entertained under any circumstances (No refund of fee paid earlier will be done). The applicants are therefore required to exercise due caution while filling and making online payment.

 The application once submitted is FINAL and NO request for change in any data filled by the applicant will be entertained at any stage.

 In case the candidate has found an error of entry committed by him/her in the application, a new application has to be submitted along with the prescribed fee.

The earlier application will automatically stands cancelled

 No E-Mail or Written communication will be entertained in this regard

Apply Online here

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

 Entrance Examination will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT) [Online] only.

 The examination shall be held on 16-05-2020 (Saturday) from 10.00 A.M to 01.00 P.M for MD/MS Course & from 10.00 A.M to 11.30 A.M for MDS Course.

 The Duration of the examination shall be 3 hours (Three hours) for MD/MS Course and 1 hour 30 minutes for MDS course.

 The Online (CBT) Entrance Examination will be conducted in One shift.

 Therefore all candidates will be required to appear at CBT Online Entrance Examination, which will be conducted on Saturday, 16th May 2020

 The venue, time and shift of the examination will be communicated to the candidates in the Admit Card.

 No candidate will be permitted to appear in the examination unless he/she holds a valid "Hall Ticket" and a proof of their identification.

METHOD OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

 The examination shall be conducted in ENGLISH medium ONLY.

MD/MS course

 The Entrance Examination is common to all and consists of 250 single best response type MCQs having four alternatives and the questions will be asked from the following subjects and the distribution of no. of question is as detailed below:-

MDS course

 The Entrance Examination is common to all and consists of 100 single best response type MCQs having four alternatives and the questions will be asked from the following subjects and the distribution of no. of question is as detailed below:-

 Candidates are advised to go through the Mock Test for computer based Test (online examination). Link for mock test is available on JIPMER's Website JIPMER MD/MS/MDS Entrance Examination – July session 2020 link.

Links to Mock Test and Candidate Experience video created for applicants to familiarize themselves, are available at www.jipmer.edu.in

EXAM CITIES FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

The following 12 cities are tentatively proposed in India as the examination centres:

 Applicant can opt only for THREE EXAM CITIES.

 The allotment of Exam City would be as per the order of preference clicked by applicant during on-line registration on a FIRST-CUM-FIRST served basis.

 Normally the first preference would be allotted. Depending upon local conditions, JIPMER reserves the right to allot any other Exam City other than the preferences given by the applicant.

 NO request for change of center would be considered under any circumstances by the candidate

 The Exam City preference is only indicative and subject to change; Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research retains the final decision on the same and its allotment

 Incase, a city is cancelled due to non-availability of minimum number of candidates in that city, JIPMER shall do necessary re-allocation of candidates who have chosen that city

 In case of any unforeseen circumstances the Exam City can be cancelled at any point of time and a new Exam City can be allotted en bloc with due intimation in website/ text message.

HALL TICKETS

 HALL TICKETS FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE CANDIDATES WHOSE APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETE IN ALL RESPECTS, FROM 29-04-2020 (Tuesday) 11 AM ONWARDS (Tentative) IN JIPMER WEBSITE.

 THE HALL TICKET WILL CONTAIN

(1) NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH AS TYPED BY THE CANDIDATE IN THE APPLICATION

(2) PHOTO AND SIGNATURE IMAGE AS UPLOADED BY THE CANDIDATE

(3) EXAMINATION CITY ALLOTTED AND ROLL NUMBER.

 NO change in the category/age/name/DOB (Date of Birth) will be entertained after submission of application.

 REQUEST FOR RECTIFICATION / CHANGE OF ANY OTHER DETAILS IN THE HALL TICKET SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

 Candidates will NOT be allowed to appear for the Entrance Examination unless he/she produces the hall ticket along with ID proof in original & a photocopy of the same.

 CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO PRESERVE THEIR HALL TICKET, WHICH IS MANDATORY FOR ADMISSION.

DECLARATION OF RESULTS

The list of candidates who qualify for counselling to the MD/MS & MDS course would be declared tentatively on 26-05-2020 (Tuesday). The marks/Percentile Scores of individual candidate will be made available on JIPMER Website www.jipmer.edu.in.

Requests for re-evaluation/re-checking will not be entertained under any circumstances.

MD/MS Course:

Based on the result of the Competitive Entrance Examination, the following merit lists will be prepared based on Percentile Scores.

(a) Overall Merit list

(b) Unreserved Candiates Merit List

(c) Other Backward Classes Candidate Merit list

(d) Scheduled Caste Candidate Merit list

(e) Scheduled Tribe Candidate Merit list

(f) Economically Weaker Sections Merit list

(g) Institute Candidate Merit List

(h) OPH Candidate Merit List

(i) SponsoredCandidate Merit List

(j) Foreign National Candidate Merit list

In each category the total no. of candidates to be called for counseling will be 10 (Ten) times the no. of seats available in each category.

MDS Course:-

Based on the result of the Competitive Entrance Examination, the following merit lists will be prepared based on Percentile Scores.

1 Overall Merit list

2 Shortlisted Candidates list - The total no. of Candidates to be called for counseling will be 10 (Ten) times the no. of seats available .

Individual letters will NOT be sent to the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES. Candidates and parents are advised to browse the website periodically for updated information. They will be required to attend Counseling at the Institute at their own cost on the notified date.

PwD Candidates should attend the medical examination one day advance before the day of counselling scheduled. The JIPMER Medical board will assess the percentage of disability and the decision of board will be final.

COUNSELLING PROCESS

1. The list of candidates who qualify for the counseling should report at venue, date and time mentioned in the website at the time of declaration of results.

2. Biometric finger print and image verifications of the candidate will be done on the day of counselling. If there is any mismatch, the candidate will NOT be permitted to attend the counseling apart from proceeding with legal action deemed fit by the Institution.

3. The Candidate should submit the following certificates in original along with one set of self-attested copies.

i) Original Hall Ticket with seal of the Invigilator

ii) Rank letter

iii) Certificate showing the date of birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC mark List)

iv) MBBS Mark Statement for MD/MS course / BDS Mark Statement for MDS course

v) Internship Completion Certificate.

vi) Conduct Certificate obtained from the Institute last attended.

vii) Transfer (OR) Migration Certificate obtained from the Institute last studied.

viii) MBBS Degree for MD/MS course / BDS Degree for MDS course or Provisional Pass certificate

ix) Permanent / Provisional Medical Registration for MD/MS Courses / Dental Registration Certificate for MDS Courses. (Permanent Medical/Dental Registration Certificate should be produced at the time of joining the course). (The candidates from Andhra Pradesh has to produce a letter (in his/her name) from the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council stating that his/her original registration certificate has been retained and a Xerox / photocopy of the Registration Certificate issued by Andhra Pradesh Medical Council can be acceptable for P.G Admissions in case if retained by the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council)

x) Residence certificate issued by Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar or AADHAR card or Voter ID or Passport copy.

xi) In case of Other Backward Classes/ Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, a Community Certificate,recently obtained from the competent authority – a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar

Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates should produce the required certificate as per the format in the Annexure-II

Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe (SC/ST) candidates should produce the required certificate as per the format in the Annexure-III

xii) Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) candidates should produce the required Income & Asset Certificate as per the format in the Annexure-IV

The detection of any discrepancy in the caste certificate shall entail cancellation of registration even after admission to the course. This is as per the provisions made by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions vide their order No.36033/4/97-Estt. (RES) dated: 25-7-2003 and No.36011/3/2005-Estt. (RES) dated: 09-9-2005 respectively. The name, designation and the seal of the officer should be legible in the certificate. Certificate from any other person / authority will not be accepted and no further correspondence in this regard shall be entertained

xiii) Certificate from the Institute last studied, stating that the degree obtained by him / her from that Institute is recognized by Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India

xiv) Service candidate should produce NOC / Relieving Order and a certificate granting study leave with or without pay as the case may be. (Annexure-V)

xv) Proof of Registration as OCI (in case of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)).

xvi) Medical Certificate in case of Orthopedic Physically Challenged candidates.

xvii) Passport size colour photo – 4 Nos.

(The Original Certificates will be retained in the Academic Section and returned only after the candidate completes the course or if relieved in mid-way for any reason).

4. If the candidates' Biometric finger print, Image and Certificates are found in order, He / She is eligible to attend the counselling.

5. In case any candidate is already pursuing any other courses at any Institution, he/she shall upload necessary no objection certificate from the concerned Institution authority at the time of on-line application and the same should be produced at the time of counseling. It will be applicable to JIPMER candidates also.

6. Note: If the certificates are in any other language, except in English, English Translation attested by a Gazette Officer should be produced.

It is mandatory for all candidates to be physically present in person for counseling on the day. No request for authorized representative on behalf of candidate will be entertained. If a candidate fails to come for counseling in person, he/she will be marked as absent.

MD/MS Course

Adequate number of Candidates shall be called from merit list from all the categories so that Roster Point is not blocked due to lack of attendance.

Counseling (including final counseling) will be done according to the category rank (UR / INST / OBC / SC / ST / EWSs / PwD) i.e as per the Roster Point allocation method. Production of all original certificates as per list vide prospectus is mandatory. Candidate has to produce either Original or Bonafide certificates should be produced at the time of counseling otherwise he/she will NOT be entertained to participate in counseling. (If a candidate has bonafide certificate at the time of counseling and he/she opts a seat. Then, he/she has to submit the original certificates within five (5) working days otherwise, the seat automatically stands cancelled)

MDS Course

Adequate number of Candidates shall be called from overall merit list. Counseling will be done as per merit list

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Candidates who have applied under Non-Creamy Layer OBC Category and whose sub-caste NOT listed in the current Central OBC List and who's Certificate has NOT been submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure – II) from the Competent Authority (OR)The candidates who have applied under SC/ST Categories WITHOUT valid Certificate as in the prescribed format (Annexure – III) from the Competent Authority (OR) The candidates who have applied under EWSs category without valid certificate as in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV) (OR) Non submission of OCI Registration Certificate issued by Competent Authority at the time of counseling will be treated as Unreserved candidate and they will considered only under UR Category as per their merit.

ELIGIBILITY FOR SUBSEQUENT COUNSELING

(1) A candidate who is absent at the time of first counseling will forfeit his / her chance for admission and will not be eligible for second counseling if held.

(2) Second counseling will be held, if seats are vacant, The dates and eligible candidates shall be notified in JIPMER website and no personal intimation will be sent.

(3) A candidate who is present for the first counseling but does not opt / exercise option at his / her category rank, will be eligible to attend second counseling.

(4) Any seat remaining vacant after the second counseling due to candidates' resigning (or) not opting for the discipline, will be available for the final counseling to be held in the in the month of August 2020.

(5) All candidates who are eligible for inclusion in the merit list can attend this final counseling irrespective of their previous attendance

In case, during the counseling any ST seat remains vacant (after calling all eligible candidates of ST category) then this seat will be made available to the eligible General Category candidate. Similarly, in case the OBC / SC / EWSs / Institute / PwD category seat remains vacant after calling all eligible OBC / SC / EWSs / Institute / PwD category candidates then this vacant seat shall be made available and filled by the eligible General Category candidate.

In case, no eligible candidates available in OBC / SC / ST / EWSs / Institute / PwD category,then the particular category roster point shall be made available to the General Category Candidate (UR)

IMPORTANT NOTE

In case of on-line counseling, the date will be announced later in the JIPMER Official web-site, in advance or otherwise in case of physical counseling, the schedule will be followed as per our prospectus July, 2020 session.

FEE STRUCTURE *

For Indian Nationals & Foreign Nationals / Sponsored / OCI :

The following fees, subject to revision will be payable by each candidate:

ADMISSION FEES for MD/MS & MDS:

The Admission fees should be paid by eachcandidate at ACADEMIC SECTION, JIPMER onthe counseling day after the completion of counseling process.

HOSTEL CHARGES:

(Part-I)

* Subject to vary according to the mess where the students is dining p.a (per annum)

The above mentioned charges should be paidby the candidate after the allotment of Hostels in the respective hostels.

(Part-II)

The above mentioned charges should be paid by the candidate after the allotment of hostels and the same should be paid in the Estate Section (Administrative Block, JIPMER, Puducherry)