Which of these AIIMS Jodhpur or JIPMER is better for doing an MPH (master’s in public health)?

Here are some important points to consider if you are going to choose JIPMER for your MPH:

1. INR 12,000 is the course fee for each year and the admission fee is INR 3000. The total fee comes to INR 14,910 for the first year and INR 8,760 for the second year. The fee is quite affordable, especially when compared with other private institutions in India.
2. The course duration is 2 years. In the first year, the candidates have to involve in core research- Epidemiology and Biostatistics (quantitative/qualitative),

National Health Programs, and Health Management. The second year includes the advancement of all the first-year subjects. The subject of Health Promotion is also studied in the second year. There is no focus area or specialized study.

1. Health Economics is taught superficially, and candidates may encounter problems in its application part
2. The faculty of MPH at JIPMER is one of the best in the country and the professors have an in-depth knowledge of their field. The students are guided in every possible way
3. The campus is good and the classrooms are air-conditioned. Pondicherry is a beautiful and peaceful place
4. There is no fully functional placement cell in place in JIPMER.  IIHMR, TISS, and PGIMER have a fully dedicated placement cell
5. JIPMER has a dedicated building for the School of Public Health

Check more on JIPMER MPH

For MPH from AIIMS Jodhpur-

1. There are a total of 20 seats, out of which, 6 are sponsored
2. It is a full two-year program
3. The course fee is INR 1 Lakh 40 Thousand for two years and INR 35,000 per semester for Indian students. For foreign nationals, the fee is 3000$
4. AIIMS Jodhpur is ranked at 21st position out of 53 institutions for medical by India Today 2022 rankings

These points will help you in your decision-making. In the end, the decision completely depends upon individual preference.

According to several reviews online, I got to know that many have preferred JIPMER over AIIMS Jodhpur. Here are some things you need to know before enrolling yourself.

• AIIMS Jodhpur has 15 seats out of which 5 are for sponsored candidates. A written exam and a personal interview will be conducted for admission.
• JIPMER admits 30 students on an yearly basis out of which 5 seats are reserved for sponsored candidates. 
• The course fees at JIPMER are lesser than AIIMS.
• Living in Pondicherry is also affordable.
• JIPMER conducts an entrance exam of 100 MCQ from preventive and social medicine. No personal interview takes place.
• JIPMER offers quality academics, facilities and faculties. It is essentially a medical science institute.

JIPMER will be shortly opening its international public health school which is a big step in itself. It is suggested that you understand that  a degree in public health needs a dedicated professional. So choose only if you are exactly sure about it.