50,000 aspirants applied for MBBS admission in JIPMER Puducherry

A total of 50,000 aspirants applied for admission to the first MBBS course for the academic year 2013-14 in the Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry.

The last date for submission of applications on line is May 4, a spokesman of the institute said. The first MBBS course has 145 seats including four seats for the candidates under Central pool. The entrance exam is slated for June 2, 2013.

Admissions opens for NRI and OCI candidates:
Applications are invited from Overseas Citizen of India / Non Resident Indians to fill up 5 seats in MBBS course under Self-Finance Scheme based on Entrance Examination by JIPMER at All India Level on 02.06.2013 between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. The parent(s) or the candidate should be an OCI/NRI.

Educational Qualification:

• Should have completed 12 years of study, the last two years of study should comprise of Physics, Chemistry, Biology with English at level not less than core course of English prescribed by the National Council of Education Research and Training India. At the time of admission the candidate will have to submit an eligibility certificate obtained from Association of Indian University, New Delhi, certifying that the qualifying examination passed is equivalent to 10+2 examination. The qualification should also be recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• A combined merit will be drawn among OCI / NRI for purpose of MBBS admission.

Age:
Should have completed 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December 2013. i.e. Born on or before 01.01.1997.

Academic Fees: US $75,000 in Foreign Currency.

How to apply:
For Prospectus, Instructions, Application and On-line Registration (Internet based) Log-on to JIPMER Website: www.jipmer.edu.in and navigate to link "Apply On-line M.B.B.S. Admission 2013".

Important Dates:
Last date for online registration is May 04, 2013.
Last date for the submission of application form is May 15, 2013.
Entrance Exam will be held on June 02, 2013 at 10.00 AM to.12.30 PM.

Contact Details:
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research,
Dhanvantri Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry - 605006.
Tel: 0413 - 2272380.