JIPMER PG 2024

The exam dates for the JIPMER PG 2024 January session were recently conducted on November 5^th, 2023. The exam dates are yet to be announced for JIPMER PG 2024 for the July session. This exam is usually conducted via INI CET or INI SS exams. JIPMER PG 2024 is a national-level entrance examination that is held by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) twice a year, in January and July. Since the exam is conducted twice a year it is beneficial for those candidates who had missed one session and hence can appear in the next session.

Candidates who are willing to be admitted to the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) are required to keep themselves updated with the dates for both the sessions (INI CET and INI SS) that will be held in January 2024. In India, there are several other national-level entrance exams such as – AIIMS and NEET – that are conducted for getting admission in the medical field. However, JIPMER PG Entrance exam 2024 is considered to be easier than other medical entrance exams but it is highly competitive. The difficulty level of the JIPMER PG exam is considered to be moderate to difficult.

JIPMER PG 2024 – Highlights

Following is the list of some of the highlights of this exam which is conducted in both sessions (INI CET and INI SS).

JIPMER PG 2024 – Key Features

The JIPMER PG Entrance exam 2024 is quite mandatory for those candidates willing to take admission in various medical courses at the PG level. JIPMER is an autonomous institution, and it has the power to set up its own system, academic curriculum, and evaluation process. It doesn't fall under the authority of MCI (NMC) and hence candidates who want to pursue their higher education in this institution will not be able to avail of direct admission.

Following is a list of some of the key features of the JIPMER PG 2024 exam.

• This exam is conducted into two categories – INI CET and INI SS exam.

• There are two sessions – January and July, in which this exam is being conducted by the JIPMER institute.

• It is a computerized based exam with 200 MCQ questions.

• The time limit for completing this exam is 3 hours.

• There is no negative marking in the exam for unattended questions. However, for every incorrect answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted.

• If an answer is correct, then a candidate will score 1 mark.

• The exams are usually conducted in all the AIIMS (All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences) institutions across India.

• There are also other participating institutions such as – the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, PIMER Chandigarh, etc.

• The fees for the General category candidates appearing for both INI CET and INR SS is INR 4,000/- while the fees for the reserved category candidates (SC/ ST) is set to INR 3,200/- for INI CET and INR 4,000/- for INI SS.

• PWD candidates are exempted from paying application fee for appearing in these exams.

JIPMER PG 2024 – Important Dates

Following is the list of the important dates for both INI CET and INI SS exams for 2024 to be held in January and July.

INI CET & INI SS Exam Dates (January)

 INI CET & INI SS Exam Dates (July)

JIPMER PG 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for JIPMER PG 2024 is categorized under two sections – INI CET and INI SS exams. It is very essential for the candidates to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for this exam.

Candidates applying through INI CET:

• Candidates who are Indian/ NRI/ OCI/ and other nationals are eligible to apply for this exam.

• Those foreign candidates who are already chosen or nominated by the Government will be exempted from this exam.

• Candidates must have completed their MBBS degree which is recognized by MCI or NMC.

• Candidates must have completed a minimum of 12 months of internship or practical training by 31^st January 2024 for the January session and 31^st July 2024 for the July session.

• General Candidates should have a minimum aggregate of 55% while a minimum aggregate of 50% is required for the reserved category candidates.

• Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam to be held in 2024 are also eligible to apply for this exam.

Candidates applying through INI SS:

• Candidates should have an MD or MS degree from any recognized University of MCI board.

• Candidates belonging to the General category should not be more than 35 years old as of January 1^st 2024 (for the January session) or July 1^st 2023 (for the July session).

• Candidates from the reserved categories like SC and ST are given 5 years of relaxation in age.

• Candidates from the reserved categories like OBC are given a relaxation of 3 years in age.

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JIPMER PG 2024 – Registration/Application Process

The registration and application process for JIPMER PG 2024 are completely based on online mode.

Step – 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website – https://jipmer.edu.in which is managed by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER).

Step – 2: Candidates are then required to register themselves online through the website portal by clicking on “Basic Registration” and following the steps. After registration is done, candidates are then required to fill in the application form.

Step – 3: In the final step, candidates are then required to make the payment for the application form and save a copy for future reference.

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JIPMER PG 2024 – Admit Cards

In general, JIPMER PG admit cards are released two months before the examination is conducted. The admit cards for JIPMER PG 2024 January session was released on 30^th October 2024 and the admit cards for JIPMER PG 2024 July session will be released in the month of May 2024.

All the registered candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website of JIPMER. The candidates will be able to avail their respective admit cards through online mode only. Candidates must carry their admit cards to the venue on the day of the exam.

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JIPMER PG 2024 – Syllabus

The syllabus of JIPMER PG 2024 consists of topics from Basic Clinical and Clinical Sciences subjects. The syllabus of JIPMER PG 2024 for MD or MS admission is based on the syllabus of INI CET. These questions in the syllabus are generally based on the higher secondary level.

Following is the list of the topics that are mainly covered in the syllabus.

• Fundamentals of Physiology, including Cell Physiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry.

• Systems Physiology, including Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Central Nervous Systems.

• Anatomy, including Gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology.

There are also other topics that are included in the JIPMER PG 2024 exams.

JIPMER PG 2024 – Exam Pattern

The question paper will cover the various topics from subjects such as – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge, and Aptitude tests.

Following is the list of the question patterns for the candidates appearing in INI CET for admission in the MD or MS program.

• Candidates appearing in INI CET will be given a time limit of 3 hours to complete the test consisting of 200 questions. These questions will be in the MCQ format conducted in computerized mode i.e. online mode. For each correct answer, candidates will be provided with 1 mark while for incorrect answers 1/3 marks will be deducted.

• Candidates appearing in INI SS will be given a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes i.e. 90 minutes to complete the test consisting of 80 questions. These questions will be in the MCQ format conducted in computerized mode i.e. online mode. For each correct answer, candidates will be provided with 1 mark while for incorrect answers 1/3 marks will be deducted.

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FAQ

Q1. What are the exam dates for admission to JIPMER PG 2024?

Ans. The exam dates for the JIPMER PG 2024 January session were recently conducted on November 5^th, 2023. The exam dates are yet to be announced for JIPMER PG 2024 for the July session.

Q2. What is the total number of questions in INI CET and INI SS?

Ans. INI CET consists of 200 MCQ-based questions while INI SS has 80 MCQs.

Q3. What is the time duration given to the candidates for completing the INI CET and INI SS?

Ans. The time slot for INI CET is of 3 hours, while the time slot allotted for INI SS is of 90 minutes i.e. 1 hour 30 minutes.

Q4. Why is JIPMER PG conducted twice a year?

Ans. JIPMER PG is a national-level entrance examination that is held by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) twice a year, in January and July. Since the exam is conducted twice a year it is beneficial for those candidates who had missed one session and hence can appear in the next session.

Q5. What are the subjects covered in the question paper?

Ans. The question paper usually covers the various topics from subjects such as – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge, and Aptitude tests.