Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, established in 1956, is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Recognized by the NMC, JIPMER offers MBBS (200 seats), comprehensive MD/MS programs (219 PG seats), and super-specialty DM/MCh courses (52 SS seats). One of India’s premier medical institutions, JIPMER is consistently ranked among the top 5 medical colleges by NIRF for research output, academic excellence, and clinical standards. The attached JIPMER Hospital is a 2,000+ bed tertiary care centre providing world-class healthcare. Being an Institute of National Importance, JIPMER conducts its own entrance exam for MBBS (JIPMER MBBS) and admission to PG/SS programs is through NEET PG/SS via MCC counselling.