The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has officially updated its PhD admission guidelines for the academic year 2025. These changes bring in significant revisions to the eligibility criteria, exam exemption policies, and admission procedures. Aspirants aiming to pursue doctoral research in medical and health sciences from JIPMER must carefully review the revised norms before proceeding with the application.
Updated Eligibility Criteria for PhD Programs
Candidates applying for PhD admission 2025 must have a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/MSc or equivalent) in the relevant subject.
A minimum aggregate of 55% marks is required for general category candidates, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Final-year postgraduate students awaiting results are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Entrance Exam Exemptions Introduced for Fellowship Holders
Applicants holding ICMR-JRF, UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or DST-INSPIRE fellowships are now exempted from the JIPMER entrance exam.
However, they will still have to undergo a departmental interview before final selection.
The exemption is valid only if the fellowship is active at the time of application and valid for the intended research duration.
Application and Selection Process Highlights
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal, with scanned copies of required documents.
The selection will be based on entrance exam scores (if applicable) followed by a subject-specific interview.
A strong emphasis is placed on research aptitude, academic background, and publication history during the final selection.
Conclusion
With these updated JIPMER PhD admission rules for 2025, the institute aims to align its selection process with national research standards while promoting a more inclusive and merit-based system. Aspirants are encouraged to go through the new guidelines thoroughly to ensure they meet the updated requirements and can make informed decisions about their PhD applications.