JIPMER's Review and Verdict by CollegeDekho

Campus at a Glimpse

Tracing its origin from the French-established ‘Ecole de Medicine de Pondicherry’, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) was established by French Government in 1823. It laid foundation of new medical college in 1956 followed by the inauguration of its main hospital in 1964. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI, categorised JIPMER as an institution of national importance.

Course-wise, the institute imparts education to students in 12 major medical, nursing and allied health science degrees across all disciplines in healthcare from basic to super speciality in its two campuses - Puducherry and Karaikal. 

Spread across 192 acres of land, the infrastructural facilities available at the institute are marked. Currently, it houses an administrative block, an academic centre, a nursing college,7 hospital blocks, 7 accessory services buildings and 4 residential complexes. Diving further into the overall functioning and taking into consideration the feedback received from students, JIPMER is capable of providing students with the needful in terms of academia, infrastructure, internship, placements, fees, and faculty among others.

JIPMER Ranking

NIRF Ranking: Thriving!

Our Take:

Out of 200 colleges, JIPMER has found its place in the 39th position under the overall category and has jumped 15 places as compared to 2022. Similarly, it has been ranked 5th among the top 50 medical institutes in India in the NIRF Ranking 2023. The data signifies that the medical institute has performed across all NIRF parameters with a total score of 72.10 and is one of the favorite choices for medical studies among students. 

JIPMER Academia & Batch Size

JIPMER course list comprises:

• Medical Courses: MBBS, MD/MS in 24 specialities, DM/MCh in 21 specialities, Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF)/Post-doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) in 18 specialities and MDS. 
• Paramedical Courses: Paramedical undergraduate courses include BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences and BSc Allied Health Sciences (AHS) in 10 disciplines. MSc Nursing (5 disciplines), MSc Allied Health Sciences (6 disciplines) and Master of Public Health (MPH) are the paramedical courses at the postgraduate level.
• Certificate Courses: Qualified Mortuary Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Enterostomal Therapy, Phlebotomy, Medical Records Officer and Medical Records Technician.

Academic Composition

JIPMER academia is a mix of classroom learning, assignments and practicals. The institute believes in a blended model of education with equal importance to theory and practical knowledge. 

Batch Size

Accumulating data from variable sources, it has been found that the seat intake capacity of the courses offered at JIPMER are as follows:

Our Take:

It is evident that the sanctioned intake capacity of the students does not tally with the maximum number of students that can be enrolled in JIPMER courses. However, as a reason, the university has stated that 

• Unfilled MD / MS / DM / MCh positions in the January session are rolled over to the July session within the same academic year.
• In accordance with the 16th Standing Academic Committee of JIPMER's approval, any remaining MD / MS / DM / MCh slots from the July session of one academic year can potentially be carried forward to the January session of the following academic year keeping in mind that it does not exceed the maximum allowable enrollment capacity for the respective course or speciality.

JIPMER Fees

The fees charged by JIPMER courses are as follows:

Our Take:

For admission into JIPMER courses, the fee charged is quite reasonable given the average internship stipend and placement median salary of around INR 56,000 and INR 12,00,000, respectively. With such an impressive ROI, you should not miss any chance of getting your medical degree from JIPMER. 

JIPMER Infrastructure

Library

JIPMER boasts about its well-equipped Central Library housing over 75,000 books and journals for students, senior residents and faculty members. The library has a reading hall that can accommodate hundred of students.

Classrooms

Students are JIPMER are entitled to smart classrooms and hi-tech laboratories available in the hospital. It also has a separate computer lab for the students. Smart classrooms make teaching interesting and easy. 

Health Care Facilities

JIPMER claims to provide healthcare facilities under over 40 departments to patients, especially from the lower socio economic group. The main hospital has 2059 beds and several inpatient wings. Apart from that the hospital has a Super Specialty Block, Emergency Medical Services, a Women and Children Hospital and a Regional Cancer Centre equipped with state-of-the-art medical care

In numbers, JIPMER hospital witnesses a daily average of over 5,000 patients in its Outpatient Department (OPD), resulting in an annual OPD attendance of more than 15 million. The daily average Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attendance exceeds 700, with an annual EMS attendance of over 200,000. Furthermore, the hospital admits more than 60,000 patients annually and conducts more than 3.5 million medical investigations each year.

Hostels

JIPMER provides separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls along with residence houses for senior residents. There are 5 boys hostels and 7 girls hostels at the campus. The hostel complex is equipped with common facilities and can accommodate around 1100 students. Admissions are done first cum first serve basis. Some hotels at JIPMER are reserved for MBBS students olnly. 

Hostel fees charged by JIPMER:

Our Take:

Students have expressed a deep satisfaction towards the infrastructural facilities available within the campus. They further added that the facilities are at par with the top medical institutes in India. Gladly, we can conclude that for those willing to take admission to JIPMER, the facilities provided won’t disappoint you!

JIPMER Internships and Placements

Internships

JIPMER offers internships to its students across all core departments, namely medicine, surgery, OG, pediatrics, anaesthesia, psychiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, emergency and trauma, orthopaedics and PMR and one optional among dermatology, radiology, transfusion medicine and forensic. For BSc Nursing students, the internship is optional.

Our Take:

JIPMER alumni gave a feedback that internships at the undergraduate level are not hectic for most courses allowing students enough time for their PG preparation. They further shared the internship schedule for various courses, mentioned below:

• Medicine: Hectic Schedule (8:30 am- 6 pm); Emergency Duty (12 hrs, Weekly Once)
• Surgery: Normal Schedule (Morning Shift:7:30 am - 3 pm, Evening Shift: 5:30 pm-9 pm); Emergency Duty (24 hrs, Weekly Once)
• OG: Less hectic except for night labour room or eclampsia room duties with 12 hrs daily shift in case of LR or ER postings.
• Pedestrian: Less Hectic to Normal Schedule.
• ENT/Ophthalmology: Normal Schedule (8 am to 5 pm, Daily)
• Orthopedics: Normal Schedule (Morning Shift: 7:30 am - 3 pm, Evening Shift: 5:30 pm-9 pm); Emergency Duty (24 hrs, Weekly Once)
• EMT: 12-hour daily shift in casualty for 2 weeks.
• Radiology, PMR and others: Less Hectic Schedule

When asked about the stipend, numerous 2022 batch students said that PG students receive a stipend of around INR 56,100. Payment is according to the 7th pay scale and level 10 and enjoys allowances and benefits approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Placements

UG 4-Year Course

UG 5-Year Course

PG 1-Year Course

PG 2-Year Course

PG 3-Year Course

Our Take:

It is evident from the above data retrieved from the NIRF Report 2023 that JIPMER has a whopping placement percentage of more than 95% in the majority of courses. The decent median salary range of INR 6 LPA - INR 24 LPA acts as an icing on the cake. With such a satisfactory placement record, students need not worry about placements while studying at JIPMER. 

JIPMER Diversity & Demographic Representation

The medical institute boasts about having students PAN India and across the globe, especially Middle East. Gender-wise, the male-to-female ratio stands balanced at 5:5. In terms of diversity, 74.4% of students are from outside Puducherry. A total of 49 international students are pursuing UG and PG courses offered at JIPMER.

Have a look at the gender ratio and diversity of the students in JIPMER as per the NIRF Report 2023:

JIPMER Gender Ratio Index

Our Take:

With a total of 1211 male students and 1277 female students, the numbers are quite fine. An equal percentage of male and female students can be seen for the PG 2-year course. However, for UG 4-year courses, males comprise only 23.2% of the total students. One reason behind the low numbers can be indicated towards more female students prefer BSc Nursing as compared to males.

JIPMER Diversity Representation

Our Take:

JIPMER students have expressed that the majority of students belong to neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, with an equal proportion of students from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh combined with that of Tamil Nadu. The rest of the students hail from states like Kolkata, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mumbai, Goa and North East. Most international students are from Middle Eastern countries, especially the NRI’s with their roots in Kerala. Overall, it can be concluded that the student community in JIPMER is diverse.

JIPMER Faculty and Administration/Management

With a total of 296 faculty members, the faculty-to-student ratio currently stands at 1:8 which is deemed pretty satisfactory. Administration-wise, JIPMER boasts about its effective administrative structure that ensures effective management from admission to medical services with its 5,000 staff.

Our Take:

When asked about the faculty, students have expressed that the quality of teaching is seldom compromised with the presence of both approachable and strict faculty. According to students feedback, most of the faculty and senior residents help the students during working hours. Outside working hours, they can email their doubts to the respective faculty and can expect a reply within a day or two. Administration-wise, students have shown a satisfactory response. However, discrepancies do occur but they are being resolved once addressed, they further added.

JIPMER Location

Located at Gorimedu in Puducherry, JIPMER is well-connected by road, air and train. Puducherry Airport is located at a distance of 5.6 km. At a distance of 6.6 km from the campus is the Puducherry Railway Station.

Our Take:

Students have voiced that the location is favourable with the most convenient option for those travelling through public transport being getting down at Jayanthi Bus Stop which is at a distance of approximately 2 km from the campus. There is easy access to shared auto or cabs from the bus stand to the campus gate.

JIPMER Expectation vs Reality- CollegeDekho Verdict

As JIPMER claims to ‘Break Boundaries and Find Frontiers’, it is evident in its functioning. Students are happy with the infrastructural facilities available. Fee-wise, the numbers are reasonable is what they had to say. With more students from outside Puducherry preferring JIPMER signifies its diverse culture. Students have expressed that the seniors are friendly and the faculty are approachable. Communication barriers can be an issue if you are not well-versed in English or any South Indian language. Overall, JIPMER is an institution that students can consider to pursue their dream of being a healthcare provider in the future!

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