JIPMER M.S Otorhinolaryngology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to MS Otorhinolaryngology at JIPMER is entirely through the INI-CET, a centralised entrance examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi twice a year (January and July sessions). Candidates register on inicet.nta.ac.in, appear for the computer-based test, and participate in online counselling for seat allotment. JIPMER does not conduct its own PG entrance test for MS.

Ans. The total course fee for MS Otorhinolaryngology at JIPMER over 3 years is ₹46,580. This includes a one-time admission fee of ₹5,000, tuition of ₹2,200 per year, learning resource fee of ₹9,000 per year, corpus fund, students insurance, and a refundable caution deposit of ₹3,000. Residents also receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 throughout the programme.

Ans. JIPMER offers 4 seats for Indian Nationals plus 0 sponsored seat(s) for MS Otorhinolaryngology in the July 2026 session. Seats are allotted through the dynamic roster point reservation system during INI-CET counselling. JIPMER does not follow department-wise reservation and all seats are open to all categories based on rank.

Ans. MS residents at JIPMER are paid a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 (7th Pay Commission, Level 10) with applicable allowances as approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Stipend is paid throughout the 36-month residency period. Hostel accommodation is available on campus on a first-come, first-served basis; house rent allowance is not granted during hostel stay.

Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree recognised by the NMC with at least 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST). Completion of the 12-month compulsory rotating internship before the INI-CET exam date is mandatory. Candidates who have already completed an MD/MS/MDS degree at any institution are not eligible to apply for another MD/MS/MDS at JIPMER.

Ans. No. JIPMER exclusively uses the INI-CET for MS admissions. NEET PG scores are not accepted for postgraduate medical programmes at JIPMER. INI-CET is the joint PG entrance examination for the five Institutes of National Importance: AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and JIPMER Karaikal.