Why there is only very little much difference in rankings of jipmer? What factors make the difference?

Hi Swetha, Factors making difference are below listed, less difference is mainly due to high competition for 200 seats from All india level

Awarding of Marks:-

• The response of the candidate for a question(s)
• Questions that are ANSWERED will be considered as ANSWERED
• MARKED FOR REVIEW” will be considered as NOT ANSWERED
• Each answer with CORRECT RESPONSE shall be awarded FOUR MARKS.
• NO Marks will be deducted for INCORRECT RESPONSE.
• ZERO mark will be given for the question NOT ANSWERED
• The score such obtained will be the Raw Score
• This Raw Score will be used to determine Percentile score [for the purpose of Eligibility using Cut-Offs and Normalization [for the purpose of determining Merit / Ranking].

METHOD OF RESOLVING TIES:-

In case of two or more candidates securing equal Percentile in the entrance examination their inter se merit shall be determined in the following order :

• 1. Biology: Higher Percentile scores in Biology will result in higher ranking
• 2. Chemistry: If Biology Percentiles do not break the tie, higher Percentile scores in Chemistry will result in higher ranking
• 3. Physics: If Biology and Chemistry Percentiles do not break the tie, higher Percentile scores in Physics will result in higher ranking
• 4. English Language and Comprehension:- If Biology, Chemistry and Physics Percentiles do not break the tie, higher Percentile scores in English Language and Comprehension will result in higher ranking.
• 5. Logical & Quantitative Reasoning:- If Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language and Comprehension Percentiles do not break the tie, higher Percentile scores in Logical & Quantitative Reasoning will result in higher ranking
• 6. Age: If still the tie exist, the candidate elder by age will be ranked higher

Hopefully it helps you to understand the process

Regards

Dr Parmanand Agarwal

MBBS MD

Career Consultant

The fact is that a really large number of applicants are there. Particularly in Jipmer since there is no negative marking system, a bit of luck is also required. The percentile scores vary by minute decimal points. Best of luck!