JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing
Exam overview
Exam name
JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance
Conducting authority
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research - JIPMER, Puducherry
Course
M.Sc. Nursing
Description
JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance is conducted by JIPMER Puducherry for admission to its 2-year M.Sc. Nursing programme. Eligible B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates with State Nursing Council registration and required one-year experience must appear in a 90-minute CBT based on the B.Sc. Nursing curriculum.
Eligibility
- Candidate should have passed B.Sc. Nursing degree from JIPMER or any other university accepted as equivalent.
- Candidate must be registered with the State Registration Council of Nursing and Midwifery.
Experience requirement
- Candidate should have at least 1 year experience in a hospital, nursing college, nursing school, or community health programme after B.Sc. Nursing and after registration with a State Nursing Council.
- Experience must be complete on or before 31.07.2026.
- For Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates, minimum 1 year work experience before or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is required on or before 31.07.2026.
IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Candidates who obtained Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification from IGNOU are not eligible for admission to JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing.
Application fee
- General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 1,500 + charges.
- SC/ST: Rs. 1,200 + charges.
- PwD: exempted.
Exam pattern
- CBT / online mode.
- English medium.
- One common entrance examination.
- 100 single-best-response MCQs from the concerned subject/curriculum.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Marking: +4 for correct answer and -1 for wrong answer.
Seats / specialities
- Total seats: 31.
- Child Health/Pediatric Nursing: 5.
- Community Health Nursing: 5.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Care: 5.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing: 3.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Nephro & Urology Nursing: 3.
- Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: 5.
- Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing: 5.
Male candidate requirement
Male candidates should have passed any other course recommended by the Indian Nursing Council in place of midwifery.
Midwifery-linked branch condition
Only candidates who have studied midwifery are eligible for admission to Community Health Nursing and Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing branches.
Stipend
No stipendiary provision during the study period.
Student questions
Frequently asked questions
What is JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance?
JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance is conducted by JIPMER Puducherry for admission to its 2-year M.Sc. Nursing programme.
Who conducts JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance?
JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing Entrance is conducted by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry.
What is the eligibility for JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing?
Candidates should have passed B.Sc. Nursing from JIPMER or any other university accepted as equivalent and must be registered with the State Registration Council of Nursing and Midwifery.
Is work experience required for JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing?
Yes. Candidates should have at least 1 year experience in a hospital, nursing college, nursing school, or community health programme after B.Sc. Nursing and after registration with a State Nursing Council. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates need minimum 1 year work experience before or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Are IGNOU Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates eligible for JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing?
No. Candidates who obtained Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification from IGNOU are not eligible for admission to JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing.
What is the JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing exam pattern?
The entrance is an English-medium online CBT with one common paper of 100 single-best-response MCQs from the concerned subject or curriculum. Duration is 90 minutes.
What is the marking scheme for JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing?
Marking is +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
How many seats are listed for JIPMER M.Sc. Nursing?
The listed total is 31 seats across specialities including Child Health/Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing branches, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing and Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing.
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