Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research is the conducting authority of JIPMER MBBS entrance exam. Located in Pondicherry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The main focus of JIPMER is to impart quality education in undergraduate and postgraduate medical and paramedical courses, provide medical research and training, and also offer medical care to a large number of patients.