Founded in 1823, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Puducherry (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. JIPMER also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.