1823. The French government established a medical school in Puducherry — Ecole de Medicine. It was meant to train local doctors for French Colonial India.
Two centuries later — that same institution is now Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) — an Institute of National Importance, ranked 4th in India (NIRF Medical 2025), with 2,059 beds, a Regional Cancer Centre, Women & Children Hospital, and Super Specialty Block.
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha — patients from five states. OPD — ₹10 token fee.
💡 Quick Answer / விரைவான பதில் Website: jipmer.edu.in ORS Portal: ors.gov.in OPD Registration: Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Screening OPD: 8:30 AM onwards (walk-in) OPD Token Fee: ₹10 Emergency: +91-8300083933 / 0413-2296568 (24 Hours) Ambulance: 0413-2296026 NIRF Rank: 4 (Medical) — 2025 Address: JIPMER Campus Rd, Gorimedu, Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry – 605006
⚡ 2026 Update JIPMER ranked 4th in India — Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Super Specialty Block Annex expansion underway. JIPMER Karaikal — second campus — OPD block operational. Neurosurgery WhatsApp appointment: +91 97872 44820. Telephone OPD consultation available for all departments.
JIPMER Puducherry — At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1823 — French Colonial India |
| Government of India | 1956 |
| Current Name | JIPMER — 1964 |
| Institute of National Importance | 2008 |
| NIRF Rank | 4 (Medical) — 2025 |
| Beds | 2,059 |
| OPD Token Fee | ₹10 |
| Regional Cancer Centre | ✓ |
| Women & Children Hospital | ✓ |
| Second Campus | JIPMER Karaikal |
JIPMER is not an AIIMS — but it holds equivalent status as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. AIIMS Bibinagar’s mentor institution is JIPMER itself.
Two OPD Systems — Understand Before You Go
JIPMER has two ways to get OPD — most guides don’t explain the difference:
| Screening OPD | Regular OPD | |
|---|---|---|
| How | Walk-in directly | Online ORS booking |
| Time | 8:30 AM onwards | Pre-booked slot |
| For | New patients, first visit | Follow-up, referred |
| Queue | Physical token system | Pre-registered |
| Best for | Urgent, same-day need | Planned visit |
First-time patients — Screening OPD is the recommended path. Reach by 8:00 AM for popular departments.
JIPMER OPD Online Appointment — Step by Step
Step 1 — Open ors.gov.in → “Book Appointment”
Step 2 — Mobile OTP → Login
Step 3 — State: Puducherry → Hospital: JIPMER Puducherry
Step 4 — Department → Available date → Slot → Confirm
Step 5 — SMS confirmation → screenshot
Step 6 — Reach JIPMER → OPD registration counter → ₹10 token → Department
Or: jipmer.edu.in → OPD Appointment section → book directly
Telephone OPD — Phone Consultation
JIPMER offers telephone OPD consultation — for patients who cannot travel:
jipmer.edu.in → Announcements → “Online Registration & appointment for telephone OPD consultation” → Register → Scheduled phone call with doctor
Neurosurgery — WhatsApp Appointment
JIPMER Neurosurgery has a unique feature:
WhatsApp: +91 97872 44820
New patients or follow-up patients who cannot attend in person → WhatsApp → Appointment date → Reach OPD 210, 1st Floor, Super Specialty Block before 10:30 AM on appointment day.
OPD Timings 2026
| Registration | OPD | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Sat (Screening OPD) | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Morning |
| Sun / Public Holiday | Closed | Emergency open |
| Emergency | 24 Hours | — |
Neurosurgery: All registrations close by 1:00 PM. Appointments must arrive by 10:30 AM. Department-wise schedule: jipmer.edu.in → OPD Schedule
OPD Fee
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| OPD Token | ₹10 |
| Emergency | Free |
| Cancer Centre | Nominal |
Departments — Major
| Department | Location |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Main OPD Block |
| General Surgery | Main OPD Block |
| Cardiology | Super Specialty Block |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | SSB |
| Neurology | SSB |
| Neurosurgery | OPD 210, 1st Floor, SSB |
| Gastroenterology | SSB |
| Nephrology | SSB |
| Urology | SSB |
| Haematology | SSB |
| Medical Oncology | Regional Cancer Centre |
| Radiation Oncology | Regional Cancer Centre |
| Surgical Oncology | Regional Cancer Centre |
| Orthopaedics | Main OPD |
| Paediatrics | Women & Children Hospital |
| Neonatology | Women & Children Hospital |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Women & Children Hospital |
| Dermatology | Main OPD |
| Psychiatry | Main OPD |
| ENT | Main OPD |
| Ophthalmology | Main OPD |
| Pulmonology | Main OPD |
| Endocrinology | SSB |
| Clinical Immunology | SSB |
| Emergency Medicine | EMS Block — 24×7 |
| AYUSH | Available |
Three Special Units
Regional Cancer Centre: Full oncology services — Medical, Surgical, Radiation. Part of JIPMER campus. Separate OPD and IPD.
Women & Children Hospital: Dedicated wing for obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, neonatology. One of South India’s largest.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Block: 24×7. X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, ECG, biochemical point-of-care lab — all inside Emergency block.
JIPMER Karaikal — Second Campus
JIPMER’s second campus at Karaikal (Puducherry UT) — 41 acres — OPD block operational:
- Tamil Nadu/Karaikal area patients — closer option
- Appointment: ors.gov.in → JIPMER Karaikal
- Academic block + multi-specialty hospital
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card — mandatory
- ORS Appointment confirmation SMS
- Previous reports, prescriptions
- ₹10 token fee
How to Reach JIPMER Puducherry
From Chennai: ~170 km via NH-32 → 3–3.5 hours by road or train
From Puducherry Railway Station: ~3 km → Auto/cab → 10 minutes
From Puducherry Airport (Pondicherry Airport): ~10 km → 20 minutes
From Villupuram Junction: 38 km → Train or bus to Puducherry → JIPMER
Address: JIPMER Campus Rd, Gorimedu, Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry – 605006
Contact Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Emergency | +91-8300083933 / 0413-2296568 |
| Ambulance | 0413-2296026 |
| Neurosurgery WhatsApp | +91 97872 44820 |
| Website | jipmer.edu.in |
| ORS Portal | ors.gov.in |
| OPD Schedule | jipmer.edu.in/opd-schedule |
| Address | Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605006 |
Frequently Asked Questions
JIPMER Puducherry OPD appointment 2026 mein kaise book karein?
ors.gov.in → Puducherry → JIPMER Puducherry → Department → Date → Confirm → SMS. Or walk-in Screening OPD — reach by 8:00 AM.
JIPMER aur AIIMS mein kya fark hai?
JIPMER is not an AIIMS but holds equivalent status as an Institute of National Importance — same central government funding, same NIRF top rankings. In fact, JIPMER Puducherry is the mentor institution for AIIMS Bibinagar.
JIPMER OPD timings kya hain?
Monday to Saturday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Screening OPD starts 8:30 AM. Emergency 24 hours. Sunday closed except Emergency.
JIPMER OPD fee kitni hai?
₹10 token fee. Emergency free.
JIPMER ka NIRF rank kya hai?
4th in India — NIRF Medical Rankings 2025. Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals 2026 — India top 10.
JIPMER Neurosurgery appointment kaise karein?
WhatsApp +91 97872 44820 → appointment date request → reach OPD 210, 1st Floor, Super Specialty Block by 10:30 AM.
JIPMER Karaikal kahan hai?
Karaikal district, Puducherry UT — JIPMER’s second campus. OPD operational. ors.gov.in → JIPMER Karaikal.
1823 இல் பிரெஞ்சு அரசாங்கம் நிறுவியது — இன்று இந்தியாவின் சிறந்த மருத்துவமனைகளில் ஒன்று — JIPMER புதுச்சேரி.
ors.gov.in → JIPMER Puducherry → appointment confirmed.
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