JIPMER PG 2026 counselling and reporting schedule for MD/MS admissions through INI CET scores has been released. The counselling process will be conducted in offline (physical) mode at the designated venue.
JIPMER PG MD/MS/MDS/Integrated 6-year M.Ch January 2026 Session First Round Counselling reporting till 24th December 2025.
JIPMER PG, a national-level exam conducted by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Post Graduate, Puducherry no longer organises separate exam. JIPMER PG admission procedure is conducted twice a year, in the January and July sessions, based on the INI CET exam for MD/MS (6-year) programmes and the INI SS exam for DM/M.Ch and MDS (3-year) programmes, conducted by AIIMS.
JIPMER PG 2026 Exam Dates
The table below gives the important dates of INI CET 2026 July Session.
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) | |
| January Session | July Session | |
| Registration form releases | 30th September 2025 | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21st October 2025 | 1st week of April 2026 |
| Uploading of Admit Card | 1st November 2025 | 2nd week of May 2026 |
| INI CET Exam | 9th November 2025 | 17th May 2026 |
| Result release date | 15th November 2025 | 23rd May 2026 |
| Counselling procedure | 1st week of December 2025 | June 2026 |
JIPMER PG 2026 Eligibility
Participants must ensure that they fulfill the JIPMER PG Eligibility requirements before applying for the entrance exam. You can refer to the official brochure of INI CET 2026 for detailed eligibility requirements. The various criteria are as stated below:
Nationality
- Indian citizens are eligible for INI CET 2026.
- Overseas Citizens of India: Individuals residing overseas must be registered under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955. They will be required to upload their OCI card at the time of application process.
- Non-Resident Indians: They will have to take prior permission (NOC certificate) from the Medical Council of India before applying for PG courses in JIPMER.
Educational Qualification
- Students must possess MBBS or an equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.
- They should have secured at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category) in the final examination.
- They must complete their compulsory rotating internship/ practical training for the required period of 12 months before the commencement of the counseling process.
- If you will complete your mandatory internship after July 31st,2026, then you are not eligible for INI CET 2026.
Application Status
- Aspirants who have done their MD or MS from any other institute and in any other subject cannot apply for JIPMER PG exam.
JIPMER PG 2026 Application Form
JIPMER PG 2026 Application Form have been closed. Individuals are required to fill up general details like personal information and educational qualifications. The application forms can be filled via online mode only on the official website of AIIMS. The registration and application process consists of 3 steps which are given below:
- Registration by providing basic details to create a candidate’s login account.
- Fill JIPMER PG 2026 Application form and upload required documents.
- The final step is the payment of application fee before submitting the online application form.
- The final registration status will be uploaded by May 5, 2026.
JIPMER PG application form 2026 - Status update of Final registration form:
AIIMS, New Delhi will update the status of final registration to inform candidates whether their final status has been accepted or rejected, along with the reasons for rejection of the final registration form of the JIPMER PG application form. Candidates will be able to check the status using the 'Registration Status Tab' that is displayed on their 'MyPage' after log in. Since the reasons for rejection will be notified, candidates will have to complete the deficiency in the application form before the given deadline.
JIPMER PG application form - Do’s and Don'ts
The following points regarding the application form JIPMER PG 2026 January session are important and candidates are required to go through them thoroughly for a clear idea about how to fill the form:
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Candidates are advised to fill their application forms using Internet Explorer (version 11) or Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61) or Google Chrome (50 to 69 version)
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The process of filling the JIPMER PG 2026 application form is complete only after the confirmation page gets displayed on the screen.
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The fee submitted by candidates while filling the JIPMER PG application form will not be refunded under any circumstances.
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The data submitted once will not be changed under any situation at any time. JIPMER PG application form 2026 with false information will be rejected.
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Candidates need to make sure that details on their id proof and mark sheet match with the JIPMER PG 2026 application form.
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The name and date should not be written on the photograph after uploading it, this will lead to rejection.
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Black & White/Polaroid photographs will not be accepted.
JIPMER PG 2026 Exam Pattern
JIPMER PG 2026 is a computer-based test (online test) and will be conducted in the English medium only. The exam paper will have objective type questions. Check Here JIPMER PG 2026 Exam Pattern.
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Medium of language | English |
| Marking Scheme | Each Correct Answer: +1 marks Each Incoorect Answer: -1/3 Each Unanswerd Question: 0 |
JIPMER PG 2026 Syllabus
JIPMER PG 2026 Syllabus will be based on the graduate degree knowledge of the respective field. The entrance exam will consist of questions covering all the subjects taught at MBBS degree level. The important topics for the exam are-
| Basic Clinical Sciences | Clinical Sciences |
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| Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology | Medicine Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radio diagnosis and Radio therapy, Emergency Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Blood Transfusion Medicine |
JIPMER PG 2026 Admit Card
JIPMER PG 2026 Admit Card will be available to candidates who have successfully registered for the exam. Admit cards can be downloaded from the official website of JIPMER, Pondicherry. The institute will not send hard copies of the hall ticket by post.
- Admit Card must be preserved carefully as it has to be produced at the time of admission and counselling, duly signed by the exam invigilator.
- Details about the individual such as his Name and Roll number, Date of birth and the test center allotted along with the address will be printed on the hall ticket.
- It is a mandatory document of the entrance test without which no student will be permitted into the exam hall.
JIPMER PG 2026 Exam Center
JIPMER PG through INI CET will be conducted in around 100- 135 cities in India. Students will be allowed to choose 3 cities for the online entrance test as their preferred exam center. They should fill up the exam center code in the application form according to their convenience. Exam city will be allotted as per candidate’s preference and on first-cum-first serve basis.
The exam authority will allot a center to the participants and the venue of the center will be mentioned in the admit card. Exam center once allotted will not be changed under any situation. The list of revised test cities are given below:
| Ahmedabad | Bangalore |
| Bhubaneshwar | Chennai |
| Kolkata | Mumbai |
| New Delhi | Puducherry |
| Kochi (Replaced Trivandrum) | Hyderabad (Replaced Vijaywada) |
| Jammu (New) | Indore (New) |
JIPMER PG 2026 Result
JIPMER PG 2026 Results will be released in June 2026. The results are announced on the official INI CET website in the form of a rank list. Only those students who have qualified the exam will be able to view their results. The results can be checked by following these few steps:
- Log on to the official AIIMS 2026 website.
- Select the link of ‘INI CET 2026 Result’.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth to know your result.
The institute will upload a merit list of aspirants who have appeared for the exam soon after the declaration of results. This list will be drawn based on category and minimum percentile.
JIPMER PG 2026 Cutoff
Applicants must secure a minimum score as prescribed by the institute to qualify the exam. The minimum cut off is 50th Percentile for all candidates applying for the MD and MS courses. This is only the qualifying cut off and the actual cut off will vary with the performance of students, difficulty level of exam and other factors. The category wise qualifying percentile is given below:
| Category | Minimum Percentile |
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| Unreserved/ Institute/ OCI/ NRI/ Sponsored | 50 |
| Unreserved- OPH | 45 |
| OBC/SC/ST (Including OPH) | 40 |
JIPMER PG 2026 Counselling
Admission to all PG courses will be done based on Merit only. JIPMER PG 2026 Counselling will be conducted soon after the conclusion of the exam. The schedule for the same is provided below.
5 steps to Apply for Counselling
- Registration: Individuals must fill a registration form wherein he will be required to enter general details about his qualifications and JIPMER PG 2026 score.
- Certificate verification (Bonafide and Original certificates): Students must submit necessary documents that will be scrutinized by the conducting body.
- Personal counseling: After completing all the above steps, the authorities will give the preference form to applicants.
- Selection of desired discipline: Candidates should carefully indicate their preferences of various streams in proper order.
The organizing body will allot seats in order of merit, as per the availability of seats, preferences exercised, and category. To confirm the designated seat, aspirants must pay the course fee of INR 15,960.
JIPMER PG 2026 FAQs
Ques. Once the application form has been completed, can it be edited or can there be revisions?
Ans. There cannot be any changes or editing in the application form of JIPMER PG 2026.
Ques. Is there an option of filling the JIPMER PG 2026 Form in offline mode as well?
Ans. There is no provision for filling the application form through offline mode, it can only be filled in the online mode through the official website.
Ques. What is the registration fee for OPH category candidates?
Ans. OPH Category candidates do not have to pay any fee as they are exempted to pay the JIPMER PG 2026 application fee. Check Here JIPMER PG Eligibility Criteria
Ques. What are the language mediums of the entrance test?
Ans. It is only available in the English language mode.
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