What is the JIPMER PG 2027 exam pattern?

JIPMER PG 2027 has 250 MCQs from all MBBS subjects. Duration is 150 minutes (2.5 hours). Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Total marks: 1000. The exam is conducted online at designated centres.

Is JIPMER PG part of INI CET now?

Yes, from 2021 onwards, JIPMER Puducherry MD/MS seats are filled through INI CET conducted by AIIMS Delhi. However, JIPMER Karaikal is also now under INI CET. JIPMER no longer conducts its own separate PG entrance exam.

How many MD/MS seats are available at JIPMER Puducherry?

JIPMER Puducherry has approximately 100+ MD/MS seats across various specialties including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, OBG, Psychiatry, and others.

What is the difficulty level of JIPMER PG compared to NEET PG?

JIPMER PG is considered more difficult than NEET PG. Questions are more conceptual, clinically oriented, and require deeper understanding of subjects. The time pressure with 250 questions in 150 minutes is also more intense.

What subjects should be prioritized for JIPMER PG preparation?

Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology carry high weightage in JIPMER PG. The institution also emphasizes tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and community medicine given its geographic location.

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JIPMER PG Preparation Guide

JIPMER Puducherry

Your Complete Preparation Guide for JIPMER PG 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyVery Hard

Total Marks1000

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Twice a year

Next Exam Date

January 2027

EEligibility Criteria

MBBS from recognized university

ANumber of Attempts

No limit

Study Plan by Subject

All medical subjects

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Practice solving 250 questions in 150 minutes — the time pressure in JIPMER PG is intense at 36 seconds per question

Focus on Pathology, Microbiology and Tropical Medicine which are traditionally high-scoring in JIPMER

Study latest WHO/ICMR guidelines as JIPMER frequently includes current public health and epidemiology questions

Solve JIPMER PG previous year papers from 2015-2021 (before INI CET merger) for authentic question style

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
All medical subjects	250	1000	150 min
Total	250	1000	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2026

Next Exam Date

January 2027

Conducted By

JIPMER Puducherry

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