JIPMER PG 2026 – Exam Pattern

The JIPMER PG (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Postgraduate) entrance exam is a national-level examination conducted for admission into various MD/MS programs offered by JIPMER, Puducherry. JIPMER offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate (PG) programs, including MD, MS, and MDS, as well as super-specialty courses such as DM and M.Ch., catering to the advanced academic and professional aspirations of medical graduates. JIPMER provided world-class medical education, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and extensive clinical exposure through its postgraduate programs. The exam is known to be highly competitive and aimed to select candidates based on their comprehensive understanding of medical sciences.

JIPMER PG 2026 – Exam Pattern:

1. The exam will be conducted in an online computer – based mode.
2. The exam will consist of 250 questions and will be MCQ (Multiple-Choice-Questions) based.
3. The questions are distributed across Basic Clinical Sciences and Clinical Sciences.
4. The duration for the test will be of 3 hours (180 minutes).
5. There will be a negative marking of -1 for any incorrect answers and 4 marks will be given for each correct answer.
6. The medium of language will be in English only.

Sectional Breakdown:

• Pre-Clinical:Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology.
• Para-Clinical:Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine.
• Clinical:Medicine & Allied, Surgery & Allied, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics.

JIPMER PG 2026 Application Process