JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam – Complete Detailed Guide

JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.)

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

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 2026 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

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Please verify before you apply

JIPMER can change its admission process, seats and dates from year to year. Always check the latest admission notice on the official JIPMER website before you apply. JIPMER warns about fake websites and advertisements, so never pay anyone for a seat.

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