JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam

1. Conducting Body

• Conducted by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry).
• Admissions for B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc (if applicable), and M.Sc Nursing are managed through JIPMER’s official admissions portal.

2. Courses Covered Under JIPMER Nursing Exam

• B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
• B.Sc Allied Health Sciences (Separate exam but conducted along with B.Sc Nursing)
• M.Sc Nursing (2 years) – Specializations include:
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing
  • Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing

3. Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nursing Eligibility

• Age: 17 years minimum by December 31 of admission year.
• Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
• Minimum Marks:
  • General / OBC: 50% in PCB
  • SC / ST: 40%
• Must be medically fit.

M.Sc Nursing Eligibility

• B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institute.
• Minimum 55% marks (General), 5% relaxation for reserved categories.
• Must be a Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife (RN/RM).
• 1 year of work experience required.
• Medically fit.

4. Exam Pattern

B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Sections:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • English
  • Logical Reasoning

M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam Pattern

• Mode: CBT
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 100 MCQs
• Syllabus Based on:
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Child Health
  • Mental Health
  • Community Health
  • OBG Nursing
  • Nursing Education, Research & Statistics

5. Application Process

• Online registration.
• Upload documents, fill academic details.
• Pay online application fee.
• Download admit card before the exam.

Application Fee (Approx.):

• General / OBC: ₹1500
• SC / ST: ₹1200
• PwD: Exempted

6. Seat Matrix (Approx.)

B.Sc Nursing

• Around 70–75 seats every year (varies annually).

M.Sc Nursing – 25 Total Seats

• Medical-Surgical Nursing – 5
• Child Health Nursing – 5
• Community Health Nursing – 5
• OBG Nursing – 5
• Mental Health Nursing – 5

7. Fee Structure (Approx.)

B.Sc Nursing

• Admission Fee: ₹2,500 (one-time)
• Tuition Fee: ₹1,200 per year
• Learning Resource Fee: ₹4,000 per year
• Hostel Fee: ₹6,000 per year (excluding mess)

M.Sc Nursing

• Admission Fee: ₹3,000 approx.
• Tuition Fee: ₹2,000 per year
• Library/Equipment fees additional

(Exact fees vary year to year.)

8. Selection & Admission Process

1. Online application
2. Download admit card
3. Appear for CBT exam
4. Merit list preparation
5. Counselling & document verification
6. Seat allotment
7. Payment of fee & final admission

9. Important Tips

• Study NCERT-level PCB thoroughly for B.Sc.
• For M.Sc, revision of B.Sc Nursing syllabus is essential.
• Keep medical certificate, category certificate, and experience proof ready.
• Counselling is mandatory even if rank is high.

JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam 2025 Details-Table view

Category	Details
Exam Name	JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam 2025
Courses Covered	B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing
Conducting Body	Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Exam Level	National Level Entrance Test
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Eligibility – B.Sc Nursing	10+2 with PCB & English, 50% marks, minimum 17 years
Eligibility – M.Sc Nursing	B.Sc/PB B.Sc Nursing, RN/RM registration, 1 year experience, 55% marks
Exam Pattern – B.Sc	MCQs from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
Exam Pattern – M.Sc	100 MCQs, 90 minutes, questions from B.Sc Nursing subjects
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	General/OBC: ₹1500, SC/ST: ₹1200, PwBD: Exempted
Course Duration	B.Sc: 4 years, M.Sc: 2 years
Selection Process	Entrance exam → merit list → counselling → seat allotment
Seat Distribution (M.Sc)	5 specializations × 5 seats each = 25 seats
Specializations (M.Sc)	Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Mental Health, Community Health, OBG Nursing
Counselling Mode	Offline/On-campus verification