JIPMER Puducherry runs its own computer-based entrance for the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Nursing programme at the College of Nursing, JIPMER. The exam is independent of NEET UG and is taken by Class 12 PCB students from across India. Intake is small and competitive (around 75 seats including all categories - confirm the year's seat matrix in the official prospectus).
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:Refer to the official JIPMER prospectus for the latest marking scheme
Sections
Biology
40 Questions•40 Marks
Physics
20 Questions•20 Marks
Chemistry
20 Questions•20 Marks
General Aptitude & English
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
Biology
Class 11 & 12 NCERT Botany and Zoology
Human physiology
Cell biology and genetics
Physics
Class 11 & 12 NCERT - Mechanics, Heat, Optics, Modern Physics
Chemistry
Class 11 & 12 NCERT - Physical, Inorganic, Organic
General Aptitude & English
Reading comprehension
Reasoning and aptitude
Current affairs and general science
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum 55% aggregate in PCBE (relaxation for reserved categories)
Age between 17 and 25 years on the cut-off date (relaxation for reserved categories)
Both male and female candidates are eligible
Important Dates
Registration opens
April 2027
Last date to apply
May 2027
Admit card release
June 2027
Exam date (tentative)
13 June 2027
Result declaration
June 2027
Application Process
Register on the JIPMER admissions portal (jipmer.edu.in)
Fill the application form and upload the required documents
Pay the application fee online
Download the admit card before the exam date
💡 Preparation Tips
Anchor prep around NCERT Biology - the highest-weight subject
Solve previous-year JIPMER Nursing and AIIMS Nursing papers for pattern overlap
Drill General Aptitude and English in the last 30 days
Take timed full-length mocks in CBT format
❓ FAQs
Is JIPMER B.Sc Nursing through NEET?
No. JIPMER conducts its own separate entrance for B.Sc (Hons) Nursing - it is independent of NEET UG.
Can male candidates apply?
Yes. The B.Sc (Hons) Nursing programme is open to both male and female candidates.
Where will I study if selected?
At the College of Nursing, JIPMER Puducherry. JIPMER has additional campuses (Karaikal) - the seat matrix may vary year to year.