Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research or JIPMER is regarded as one of the most coveted institutions in India for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Till 2019, JIPMER used to conduct its own entrance test for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes at two its campuses – Pondicherry and Karaikal. However, on October 4th 2019, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, officially announced that from 2020 onwards, admissions to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes at JIPMER will be granted through NEET. Thus, this article would lay emphasis on the cutoff trends for JIPMER through NEET 2020, and also feature the previous years’ cutoffs for the reputed medical college.
Important Update- National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG 2020 on 13th September 2020. More than 15.97 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Exam Analysts have rated the exam comparatively “easier” than the previous year. Surprisingly, Physics section proved to be comparatively easier than Chemistry and Biology. Candidates have also praised the exam conducting body for utmost safety measures taken throughout the day of the exam.
Important Update-Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the 1st round NEET UG 2020 counselling result for JIPMER on 7th November 2020. The last date to register for 2nd round counselling session has also been extended to 16th November 2020.
NEET Cutoff for JIPMER – Highlights
- There are a total of 100 seats available in JIPMER Pondicherry campus and 50 seats in Karaikal campus through NEET 2020.
- NEET Cutoff for JIPMER 2020 is expected to be at par with other top medical institutions in the country such as Maulana Azad Medical College, University College of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital.
- More than 78,000 candidates out of the 1,54,000 passed the qualifying score in the JIPMER 2018 test.
- NEET Cutoff for JIPMER is expected to be released in the later half of October 2020.
- JIPMER, Pondicherry would conduct the NEET counselling for JIPMER 2020.
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NEET Cut Off for JIPMER 2020 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| NEET exam date | 13th September 2020 |
| Declaration of result | Yet to be Announced |
| Release of NEET cutoff for JIPMER 2020 | Yet to be Announced |
| Registration for counselling commences | Yet to be Announced |
| Last date for locking of choices | Yet to be Announced |
| Counselling process starts | Yet to be Announced |
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NEET Cutoff for JIPMER – Factors which Determine the Cut Off
There are 6 factors which will determine the NEET cutoff for JIPMER 2020. These are:
- Number of candidates appearing for NEET 2020
- Number of candidates seeking admissions in JIPMER
- Number of seats available in JIPMER
- Difficulty level of NEET 2020
- Marks obtained in NEET 2020
- Reservation of seats for different categories in JIPMER
NEET Cutoff for JIPMER – Expected Cutoffs 2020 and Previous Years Cutoff (UG)
Candidates seeking admission in medical colleges/campuses affiliated to JIPMER must glance through the previous years’ cutoff. This would give them a fair idea of the cutoff trends which were previously followed for this reputed medical institution. As this is the first time when admissions in the JIPMER for UG/PG courses will be granted through NEET, candidates may expect the cutoffs to be at par with other top medical institutions in the country.
Given below are the expected Cutoffs for JIPMER through NEET 2020
| Category of the Candidate | Puducherry Campus (Marks Range) | Karaikal Campus (Marks Range) |
| Unreserved/General | 600 – 610 | 580 – 590 |
| Scheduled Caste | 580 – 590 | 550 -560 |
| Other Backwards Classes | 595 – 605 | 560 – 570 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 520 – 530 | 500 – 510 |
| PUR | – | – |
| PSC | – | – |
| POBC | – | – |
| NRI/OCI | – | – |
Note – The cutoff range mentioned above is estimated and evaluated based on the cutoff trends of various top-notch medical institutions in India. The official NEET Cutoff for JIPMER 2020 is subject to vary from the data provided above. Thus, it is advisable for the candidates to wait for the official NEET cutoffs for JIPMER to release.
NEET Cutoff for JIPMER – Previous Years’ Cutoff (UG)
JIPMER Cutoff – 2018 (Closing Ranks)
| Category of the Candidate | Puducherry Campus | Karaikal Campus |
| Unreserved/General | 156 | 978 |
| Scheduled Caste | 53 | 318 |
| Other Backwards Classes | 51 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 14 | 318 |
| PUR | 55 | 104 |
| PSC | 14 | – |
| POBC | 59 | 69 |
| NRI/OCI | 20 | – |
JIPMER Cutoff – 2017 (Closing Ranks)
| Category of the Candidate | Puducherry Campus | Karaikal Campus |
| Unreserved/General | 102 | 288 |
| Scheduled Caste | 28 | 45 |
| Other Backwards Classes | 60 | 104 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 18 | 45 |
| PUR | 26 | 48 |
| PSC | 9 | 11 |
| POBC | ||
| NRI/OCI |
JIPMER Cutoff – 2016 (Closing Ranks)
| Category of the Candidate | Puducherry Campus |
| Unreserved/General | 130 |
| Scheduled Caste | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 30 |
| GEN UR OPH | 12 |
| PSC | 16 |
| POBC | 32 |
| OBC NCL | 76 |
| PUR | 60 |
NEET Cutoff for JIPMER – FAQ’s
Will the admissions to JIPMER be granted through NEET from 2020 onwards?
Yes, the admissions to JIPMER will be granted through NEET from 2020 onwards. On October 4th 2019, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, officially announced that from 2020 onwards, admissions to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes at JIPMER will be granted through NEET.
When will the NEET Cutoff for JIPMER 2020 release?
NEET Cutoff for JIPMER 2020 is expected to be released in the later half of October 2020.
How many medical seats are available in Pondicherry campus of JIPMER through NEET 2020?
There are a total number of 100 seats available in Pondicherry campus of JIPMER through NEET 2020.
How many medical seats are available in Karaikal campus of JIPMER through NEET 2020?
There are a total number of 50 seats available in Karaikal campus of JIPMER through NEET 2020.
What are the factors which will determine the NEET Cutoff for JIPMER 2020?
There are 6 factors which will determine the NEET cutoff for JIPMER 2020. These are:
- Number of candidates appearing for NEET 2020
- Number of candidates seeking admissions in JIPMER.
- Number of seats available in JIPMER.
- Difficulty level of NEET 2020
- Marks obtained in NEET 2020
- Reservation of seats for different categories in JIPMER.
What are the estimated cutoffs for JIPMER through NEET 2020?
Ans- The estimated cutoffs for JIPMER through NEET 2020 are mentioned below:
| Category of the Candidate | Puducherry Campus (Marks Range) | Karaikal Campus (Marks Range) |
| Unreserved/General | 600 – 610 | 580 – 590 |
| Scheduled Caste | 580 – 590 | 550 -560 |
| Other Backwards Classes | 595 – 605 | 560 – 570 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 520 – 530 | 500 – 510 |
