Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)

About College

• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) history stretches back to 1823 when the French government established a medical college in Pondicherry to teach French residents contemporary medicine. Pondicherry was taken over by the Indian government from the French in 1956 and the college was renamed "Dhanvantri Medical College." 
• Following the death of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on May 27, 1964, it was renamed "Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research"  on July 13,1964 . Ambassadeur de France aux Indes, SE Le Comte Stanislas Ostrorog, laid the foundation of the medical college building on the outer limits of the town in 1959, and the institution relocated to its current site at Gorimedu in 1964.  Some of the faculty of the college are: Dr. Tamil Selvan, who is the Professor of Clinical Immunology, Dr. Gunasekaran Dhandapany, who is a Professor of Cardiology and Dr. Niranjan Biswal, who is a Senior Professor of Paediatrics.
  

• This college is in Jipmer Campus Rd, Jipmer Campus, Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry. Dr. Vikram Kate is the current dean of the college. He has over 125 publications in international and national magazines.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Campus

JIPMER's Campus covers an area of 192 acres. There are 12 major categories of healthcare, nursing, and allied medical science courses available, ranging from fundamental to ultra-specialized instruction.

• Labs

• Microbiology, 

• Pathology,

• Biochemistry, 

• Physiology, 

• Pharmacology, 

• Anatomy, 

• Forensic medicine, etc

• Library

JIPMER's facilities include a library with a large selection of books & other reading materials. Students and faculty may also use a digital library and access the contents online.

• Hospitals

• JIPMER Women and Children’s Hospital

• JIPMER Regional Cancer Centre

• JIPMER Cardio-Thoracic Centre

• JIPMER Super Speciality Block

• Hostels

• Boys Hostels

The institution provides a hostel for boys, which guarantees a pleasant stay on campus. The rooms are well appointed and have all the necessary facilities.

• Girls Hostel

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry offers females safe and secure housing. The rooms are available for sharing and are well-furnished with furniture and equipment.

• Transportations

Bus services are available for the students.

Scholarship

Not found on the official website.

FAQs 

1.Q. Is JIPMER Pondicherry a good place to study medicine?

Yes, JIPMER is one of India's best medical schools.

2.Q. How much does a PG doctor make in JIPMER?

For less than 1 year to 4 years of experience, the average JIPMER Junior Doctor salary in India is 8.4 Lakhs. The pay of a Junior Resident Doctor at JIPMER India varies from 1.0 Lakhs to 12.4 Lakhs.

3.Q. Which department is well-known for JIPMER?

In 2008, JIPMER was designated a national institution by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India. It is a healthcare facility dedicated to education, research, and patient care.

4.Q. Is JIPMER superior to CMC Vellore?

Both institutions excel in their respective placements, facilities, and instruction fields. JIPMER, on the other hand, offers a greater range of courses and has received superior feedback from graduates.

5.Q. Is it tough to get into JIPMER?

JIPMER is less difficult than national-level medical admission examinations like NEET and AIIMS. However, due to the many candidates vying for just 200 places, admittance to JIPMER is challenging. Candidates must comprehensively complete the JIPMER MBBS course to get a good grade.

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