Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, commonly known as JIPMER Puducherry, stands as one of India's premier medical institutions, established in 1956. Located in Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry, this Public institution operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and holds the status of an Institute of National Importance under the JIPMER Act, 2008. The institute holds Rank 5 in the NIRF Medical 2025 rankings, cementing its position among India's top medical colleges. Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry is recognized by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. The institution offers comprehensive medical education across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, MDS, MSc, PhD, and various diploma programmes in medical and allied health sciences. Admissions to Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry are conducted through highly competitive national-level entrance examinations including NEET-UG for MBBS, NEET-PG for MD/MS programmes, NEET-MDS for dental postgraduate courses, and institute-specific examinations for super-specialty and doctoral programmes. The institute has established itself as a center of excellence in medical education, patient care, and research, serving as a tertiary care referral hospital for the Union Territory of Puducherry and surrounding regions of Tamil Nadu.