Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) is a public postgraduate medical research university located in Chandigarh, India. PGIMER Chandigarh is a deemed university and is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. PGIMER Chandigarh is one of the most reputed medical institutes in the country. The college has been ranked 2nd in the Medical Category by NIRF Ranking 2023. PGIMER is one of the most sought-after colleges for postgraduate courses owing to its experienced faculty and the opportunities provided to the students. It offers educational, medical research, and training facilities in all specialties, super specialties, and sub-specialties.
PGIMER Chandigarh has been ranked the 2nd Best Medical Institute in the NIRF Ranking 2023, by the Ministry of Education. It is an Institute of National Importance and has been one of the most popular postgraduate medical institutes. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research majorly offers various postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral courses in the field of Medicine. Admission to various courses at PGIMER is based on either national-level entrance exams or exams conducted by the institute itself. PGIMER also offers a few UG courses such as B.Sc, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and BPT. PGIMER Admissions are conducted twice a year in two sessions namely January Session and July Session for MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch. Admissions to various PG and Super Speciality courses are offered on the basis of INI CET and INI SS scores respectively.
The candidates have to then appear for INI CET/INI SS counseling to get a seat in the desired course at PGIMER. For other courses, the institute conducts its own entrance examination followed by a personal interview in a few cases. PGIMER Chandigarh considers INI CET ranks for admission to MD/ MS/ MCh/ DM/ MDS programs. AIIMS Delhi conducts the Institute of National Importance Common Entrance Test (INI CET) every year in two sessions- January and July.
PGIMER Chandigarh offers scholarships to minority communities and economically backward classes. PGIMER Chandigarh accepts scholarships through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). NSP offers 3 scholarship schemes namely Pre-Matric. Post Matric and Merit-cum-Means based scholarships. Students can apply for the PGIMER scholarship on the official website of NSP.
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Establishment Year | 1962 |
Campus | Chandigarh |
Recognized by | UGC, INC & MCI |
Rankings | #1060 in Best Global Universities, NIRF ranking 2 in medicine, 3rd as per IIRF medical |
Collaborations | IIT , HIMCARE, |
Course | Duration | Fee | Entrance Qualification | |||
Bachelors of Physiotherapy (B.Ph.T) | 4 years + 6 months internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (50%) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), Mathematics (i.e.- Physics, Chemistry and Biology as mandates requirements).
OR Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English upto 12th Standard level. OR Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects: a. English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b. English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language. |
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Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science | 3 ½ years + 6 months internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | Candidate should have passed 10+2 with Biology or Vocational course in MLS/MLT, minimum percentage of marks: 50% aggregate.
OR 10+2 (Vocational) passed in the respective stream i.e. Medical Laboratory Technology. OR Three years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Board/University. OR Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates a) Matriculation/Higher Secondary/Pre-University passed from a recognized Board/ University with Biology. b) Certificate/Diploma in concerned subject i.e. Lab. Technology three year duration from a recognized Institute. c) 5 year experience as a Lab. Assistant/technician or equivalent in a teaching/ research institute after obtaining qualification and experience mentioned at (a) & (b) above. |
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B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology | 3 years + 1 year internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | 10+2 (Science Group)/Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) passed or its equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted board with pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology
OR Two and Half (2 & ½ ) years Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology after completing 12th class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. OR Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects: a. English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b. English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language. OR Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates a)Matriculation/Higher Secondary/Pre-University passed from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. b)Certificate/Diploma in concerned subject i.e. two and half years duration from a recognized Institute. 5 year experience as Radiographer in a teaching/ research institute after obtaining qualification and experience mentioned at) (a) & (b) above. |
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B.Sc. (Radiotherapy Technology) | 3 years + 6 months internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | (i) Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (50%) in Science subjects.
OR Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology after completing 12th Class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Science subjects. (ii) Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English upto 12th Standard level. OR Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects: a. English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b. English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language. |
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B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre) | 3 years + 1 year internship | Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted board with pass marks (50%) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
OR Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology after completing 12th Class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. OR Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English upto 12th Standard level. OR Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates a) Matriculation/Higher Secondary/ Pre-University passed from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. b) Certificate/Diploma in concerned subject i.e. Operation Theatre Technology of at least One Year duration from a recognized Institute. c) 5 year experience as Operation Theatre Assistant/Anaesthesia Technician/theatre master or equivalent in a teaching/ research institute after obtaining qualification and experience mentioned at ) (a) & (b) above. CSSR Assistants/who do not possess the requisite experience (Anaesthesia) in a reputed hospital as such are not eligible for the B.Sc. (Operation Theatre) course as Sponsored Candidate. |
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B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist) | 3 years | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | 10+2 (Science group) passed or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
OR Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates a) 10+2 (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) b) 5 years experience in Govt. Sector (Govt. Organization/ Institution/Hospital) after obtaining B.Sc. in Medical Technology/B.Sc. or OT Diploma in OT Assistant/B.Sc. Nursing. |
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B.Sc. (Embalming and Mortuary Science) | 3 years | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | 10+2 (Science group) passed or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English and Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs. | |||
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) | 3 years + 1 year internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | Should have passed 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination conducted by the Pre University Board of Education of the respective State Government securing a minimum of 50% marks.
Should have studied Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Electronics/Psychology. |
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B.Sc. Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology) | 3 years + 1 year internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | Candidate should have passed 10+2 with science or have done Diploma in Dialysis Therapy Technology.
Minimum percentage of marks: 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (PCM/B). |
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Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) | 3 years + 1 year internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (60%) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
OR Diploma in Optometry after completing 12th Class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. OR Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English upto 12th Standard level. OR Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects: a. English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b. English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and any other language. |
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Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) | 3 years + 1 year internship | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | 10+2 or equivalent certificate from recognized Board/University.
OR Should have passed Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) / Male Health Worker / Female Health Worker / Multipurpose Health Worker / Lady Health Visitor/ Health Inspector/ Sanitary Inspector / Food Inspector/ Drug Inspector/ Laboratory Technicians course or any other equivalent course. |
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B.Sc. (Medical Animation and Audio-Visual Creation) | 3 years | ₹6,035 (1st Year) | 10+2 or equivalent from recognized Board/ University.
OR Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates a) 10+2 from a recognized board. b)5 years experience in Medical/Scientific photography. |
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Course | Duration | Fee | Entrance Qualification | |||
BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 years | INR 2,050 | B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry taken together) from a recognized University or Institute with 55% marks for general category and 50% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes/OBC. | |||
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2 years | INR 2,050 | B.Sc. with 55% marks in any subject of Life/Biological Sciences for General category and 50% marks for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category or MBBS from a recognized University / Institute. | |||
PHARMACOLOGY | 2 years | INR 2,050 | MBBS passed or its equivalent qualification from a University/Institute recognized by the Medical Council of India or B.Sc (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry taken together) or B.v.Sc. Or B. Pharma passed from a recognized University. | |||
RESPIRATORY CARE | 2 years | INR 2,050 | B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or B.Sc. in Nursing or B.Sc. Medical or Bachelor of Physiotherapy from any University within India or equivalent degree from any other recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks.
For Sponsored Candidates B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or B.Sc. in Nursing or B.Sc. Medical or Bachelor of Physiotherapy from any University within India or equivalent degree from any other recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective fields after obtaining qualification of B.Sc. |
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ANATOMY | 2 years | INR 2,050 | The candidate must possess one of the following qualifications and should have secured at least 55% marks for general category (50% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates) in aggregate in the qualifying examination:-
a). MBBS/BDS b). B.V.Sc c). B.Sc with Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry d). B.Sc. Nursing e). Bachelor of Physical Therapy OR M.Sc. Physical Anthropology, Zoology or Human Biology with 50% marks for General category and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC category candidates. |
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MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS | 2 years | INR 2,050 | B.Sc. MBBS/BDS/ B.Pharma/ B.PH.T/ B.Sc with at least one subject of biological sciences) from any recognized University with at least 55% aggregate in qualifying examination for General Category and 50% marks for the candidates belonging to SC/ST category. The upper age limit will be 35 years. Relaxation by 5 years for sponsored candidates. | |||
MASTER OF AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (MASLP) | 2 years | INR 2,050 | For General Candidate:
B.Sc. (Audiology & Speech Therapy) or Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from any recognized University/Institute with at least 50% marks and one year Internship after obtaining the qualification of B.Sc. For Sponsored candidate: B.Sc. (Audiology & Speech Therapy) or Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from any recognized University/Institute with at least 50% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective field after obtaining qualification of B.Sc. |
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TRANSFUSION MEDICINE | 2 years | INR 2,050 | B.Sc. or B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology degree from a recognized Institute/University with at least 55% marks. The candidate requires 6 months of experience in the blood bank component laboratory post B.Sc. MLT.
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ANAESTHESIA | 2 years | INR 2,050 | For Sponsored Candidates
B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre) from recognized University with at least 55% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective fields after obtaining qualification of B.Sc. |
Course | Duration | Fee | Entrance Qualification |
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY CYTOPATHOLOGY | 2 years | For Sr.No.01 to 11.
B.Sc. or B.Sc. Medical Technology degree from a University/Institute recognized by this Institute with at least 55% marks and three years experience as a technician in the subject in which admission is sought from a teaching research Institute/Hospital after obtaining qualification of B.Sc. or B.Sc. Medical Technology. |
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M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY IMMUNOPATHOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY BACTERIOLOGY & MYCOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY VIROLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY HISTOPATHOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY HAEMATOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PARASITOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PHARMACOLOGY | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFUSION MEDICINE | 2 years | ||
M.SC. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RADIOTHERAPY | 2 years | B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiotherapy) from a University/Institute recognized by this Institute and having cleared with at least 55% marks and three years experience as a technician in the subject in which admission is sought from a teaching research Institute/Hospital after obtaining qualification of B.Sc. or B.Sc. Medical Technology. | |
M.SC. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RADIODIAGNOSIS | 2 years | B.Sc. with diploma in Radiography from a University/Institute recognized by this Institute and having cleared with at least 55% marks each exam with not more than one attempt and three years experience as a technician in the concerned subject
Or B.Sc. Medical Technology degree (X-ray/Radiology/Radiodiagnosis & Imaging) from a University/Institute recognized by this Institute with at least 55% marks and three years experience as a technician in the subject concerned. |
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M.Sc in Stem Cell and Translational Medicine | 2 years (4 semesters) |
MCQ based entrance test with minimum 50% qualifying score for general category and 45% for SC/ST category. In case of a tie the candidate with higher age will be placed higher in merit list. MCQs would broadly cover the fields of Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology and Molecular Biology. |
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PhD | 5 years | 10-11000 | MD/MS or any equivalent degree recognized by the MCI. |
MD | 2 years | – | The students must hold an MBBS degree from a college recognized by the Medical Council of India. INI CET |
MPH | 2 years | – | The applicant should have obtained an MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/BE/MA/M. Sc degree on or before 30th June 2020, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories must have secured at least 45% marks from a University/Institute recognized by the Medical/Dental/Veterinary Council of India, the Institution of Engineers (India), and UGC/AICTE. |
MS | 2 years | – | The Student must be awarded with an MBBS Degree or qualifications equivalent to an MD.
The selection is done on the basis of INI-CET |
DM | 3 years | – | The candidates must have MD degrees according to various specializations. + INI CET |
M.Ch. | 3 years | – | The students must have an MS Degree according to various specializations + INI CET |
MDS in Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 3 years | – | The students must have a BDS degree. |
FAQs on Course and Fees
1.What all MD specialisations are offered at PGIMER?
PGIMER Chandigarh also offers MD courses in various specializations. The specializations include Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Microbiology, Nuclear Medicine, and many others. The duration of MD courses at PGIMER Chandigarh is 3 years.
PGIMER Application Form for other courses is released on the official website of PGIMER. Here are the steps to apply for PGIMER Chandigarh Admission 2024:
Documents Required for PGIMER Admission 2024
FAQs on the Admission Process
1. How can I apply for admission to PGIMER?
To apply for PGIMER Chandigarh follow the below-mentioned steps:
2. What is the cost of MBBS in PGIMER Chandigarh?
PGI Chandigarh does not provide an MBBS course. The institute primarily offers admission to medical postgraduate courses encompassing MD, MS, DM, MCh, MDS, Ph.D., and Post MD certificate courses
According to the PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Report 2023, the median package during PGIMER Placements stood at INR 17 LPA for PG (3-Year) Batch and INR 8 LPA for PG (2-Year) Batch. A total of 205 students of the institute are placed in its 2022 Placement Drive. Top recruiters visiting the PGIMER Placements are Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS, and others.
FAQs on Placements
1. Who are the top recruiters at PGIMER?
Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS.