DM [Clinical Pharmacology] From JIPMER, Pondicherry

JIPMER Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of a computer-based Test (online examination)- JIPMER MD/MS/MDS Entrance Examination followed by a round of counseling.

Exam Pattern

For MD/MS

• The test will comprise of 250 MCQs out of which 100 questions will be based on Basic Clinical Sciences and Biostatistics.
• 150 questions will be based on Clinical Sciences.

In case, two or more candidates secure equal marks in the entrance examination their inter se merit shall be determined in the following order:

1. Negative Marks (The candidate who has less negative mark will be placed higher than that of the other candidate)
2. Age (As per seniority)
3. High Aggregate marks (Candidates with high aggregate marks will be prioritized)

For MDS

• The test will comprise of 100 questions.
• Basic Clinical Sciences and Biostatistics will constitute of 30 questions.
• The Dental Sciences section will contain 70 questions.

Common Guidelines-

• 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
• One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

For M.Sc./MPH/PBD- Admission will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam.

• The exam will be for a duration of 1½ hours.
• The medium of Entrance Test: English
• Number of Questions: 100
• 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
• 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.