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. 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 Rankings 2023, by the Ministry of Education.
  • It is an Institute of National Importance and has been one of the most popular postgraduate medical institutes.
  • PGIMER offers more than 50 postgraduate medical and paramedical programs, including MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, and MPH.
  • The institute also offers Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral degrees in medical sciences.
  • Admissions to PGIMER Chandigarh are done on the basis of scores in the entrance exams followed by counseling.
  • PGIMER accepts INI CET scores for admission to MD, MS, D.M, M.Ch, and MDS courses.
  • PGIMER Chandigarh has a 277-acre residential campus with all the necessary and modern amenities. 

According to the PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Report 2022, 175 students of the institute are placed in its Placement Drive 2021 with a median salary of INR 15 LPA offered to PG (3-year) batch students. Top recruiters visiting the PGIMER Campus are Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS, and others. 

Life at PGIMER Chandigarh

PGIMER Chandigarh Highlights

Given below are the important highlights of PGIMER Chandigarh:

PGIMER Chandigarh Highlights
Established | Type 1962 | Public
Location Sector-12, Chandigarh, India
Approved By UGC, INC & MCI
NIRF Ranking (Medicine) 2
Campus Size 277 Acres
Courses Offered UG, PG, Ph.D., Post-Doctoral, Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Popular Courses MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, MPH, M.Sc.
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams INI-CET & PGIMER Entrance Test 
Facilities Available Medical Support Systems, Sports Complex, Library, IT Center
Top Recruiters Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS
Average Placement Package INR 15 LPA (Estimated)
PGIMER Website https://pgimer.edu.in/

PGIMER Chandigarh Admission 2024 Dates

PGIMER Chandigarh offers admission to various PG, Super Speciality, and Doctoral courses on the basis of scores in the respective entrance exams. Admission to PG and Super Specialty courses such as MD, MS, MDS, DM, and M.Ch. is done on the basis of scores in INI CET conducted by AIIMS Delhi. INI CET January 2024 Exam Schedule has been released. 

Here are the important dates for PGIMER Chandigarh Admission 2024: 

Events Dates
INI CET January 2024 Basic Registration  September 15, 2023 – October 5, 2023
Status of Registration and Basic Information October 6, 2023 – October 7, 2023
Final Status of Accepted Registration and Basic Information October 8, 2023
Exam Unique Code (EUC) Generation  September 30, 2023 – October 14, 2023
Final Status of Online Registration October 10, 2023
INI CET January 2024 Admit Card Release Date October 10, 2023
INI CET January 2024 Exam Date November 5, 2023

PGIMER Chandigarh ​Rankings 2023

PGIMER Chandigarh is an eminent medical institution that is also recognized as an Institute of National Importance and a Center of Excellence in India. PGIMER Chandigarh has consistently been ranked among the top medical institutes in India by NIRF.

PGIMER has been ranked the second-best medical institute in the Medical Category by NIRF after AIIMS Delhi over the past few years. 

Ranking Body Year Ranking
NIRF 2023 2
NIRF 2022 2
NIRF 2021 2
NIRF 2020 2
NIRF 2019 2

PGIMER Chandigarh Courses & Fees

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.

Here is the detailed information on PGIMER Chandigarh Courses & Fees along with the Eligibility and Selection Criteria: 

Courses Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria 
B. Sc. Nursing Duration: 4 Years
Course Fees: INR 6,035 (First Year) 		 Passed 10+2 with 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/ Biotechnology from a recognized board. PGIMER Entrance Examination
B. Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 6,030 (First Year)  		Completed 10+2 along with 50% marks in General Nursing and Midwifery and must be a registered nurse or midwife. PGIMER Entrance Examination
MD   Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 7.11 K (For 3 Years)		 MBBS Degree along with 1-year Internship. Score/Merit in INI CET
MS Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 7.11 K (For 3 Years)
Master in Public Health (MPH) Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 6,440 (First Year)		 MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/BE/MA/M. Sc with at least 50% marks in aggregate. PGIMER Entrance Test + Personal Interview
DM Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 7.33 K (For 3 Years)		 MD Degree in relevant discipline recognized by MCI. Score/Merit in INI CET
M.Ch Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 7.33 K (For 3 Years)		 MS Degree in relevant discipline recognized by MCI.
M. Sc. Nursing Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 13,050 (First Year)		 B.Sc. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree from a recognized university with 2 years experience in bedside nursing or public health nursing in a public/private hospital. PGIMER Entrance Exam
Ph.D. Course Fees: INR 10.12 K MD/MS or any equivalent degree recognized by the MCI. PGIMER Entrance Test + Interview  

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. 

How to Apply for PGIMER Chandigarh Admission 2024?

PGIMER Application Form for other courses is released on the official website of PGIMER. Here are the steps to apply for PGIMER Admission 2024:

  • Visit the official website of PGIMER. (https://pgimer.edu.in/)
  • Search for the admission notification and click on the same.
  • Click on `New Registration’ and the page will be redirected to the registration form page.
  • Fill in the basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Gender.
  • The User ID and Password will be sent to the registered mobile number.
  • Login using the credentials and fill out the application form.
  • Enter the Personal, Qualification Details, and Test Center Details.
  • Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the specified size.
  • Pay the requisite application fees using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.

Documents Required for PGIMER Admission 2024

  • Marksheets for Qualifying Examination
  • Entrance Exam Scorecard
  • Category Certificate
  • Date of Birth & ID Proof
  • MCI Registration Form, if applicable
  • Certificate of Internship

PGIMER Chandigarh Results 2024

PGIMER Chandigarh releases the results for various entrance examinations and semester exams online on its official website. The candidates can check their results using their User ID and Password on PGIMER official website.

How to Check PGIMER Result 2024?

Here are the steps to check PGIMER Result 2022:

  • Visit the official website of PGIMER.
  • Click on the link for PGIMER Result.
  • Enter the login credentials such as the Registration Number (User ID) & Password.
  • The result would be displayed on the screen. 
  • Download and take a printout of the same for future reference. 

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PGIMER Chandigarh Cutoff 2023

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. INI CET July 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment has been announced on July 7, 2023 while INI CET July 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment was announced on June 23, 2023. Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for INI CET July 2023 Session: 

Cutoff Rounds Download Link
Mock Round 1 Click to Download
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2 Click to Download

INI CET January 2023 Open Round Seat Allotment was released on February 4, 2023 for admission to PGIMER Chandigarh MD/ MS/ MCh/ DM/ MDS courses. Here are the closing ranks for course-specific specializations for the Unreserved (UR) category for Round 1, 2, and Open Round for INI CET January 2023 Session:

MS/ MS/ MCh/ DM/ MDS Specialisation Closing Rank – Round 1 Closing Rank – Round 2 Closing Rank – Open Round
Biochemistry 2669 6669 Seats Filled
Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology  46  46 Seats Filled
General Surgery 253 1624 Seats Filled
Medicine 30 30 Seats Filled
Nuclear Medicine 147 212 Seats Filled
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 259 270 Seats Filled
Orthopedic Surgery 100 58 Seats Filled
Otorhinolaryngology 461 586 Seats Filled
Pharmacology 2249 Seats Filled Seats Filled
Psychiatry 450 482 Seats Filled
Paediatrics 101 131 131
Ophthalmology 301 456 674
Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care 767 879 1244
Pathology 1030 6189 2115
Community Medicine 1142 1977 5363
Transfusion Medicine 1628 2319 10,226
Microbiology 2077 4923 14,127
Forensic Medicine 1669 2189 23,271

PGIMER Chandigarh Placements 2023

PGIMER Chandigarh Placement Cell helps in the placement and recruitment of its students in internships at PGI hospitals and government hospitals, where they receive hands-on training. PGIMER graduates have good opportunities in reputed organizations in India and internationally, with good pay packages.

  • NIRF Report 2022 shows that PGIMER placed 175 students in 2021.
  • Out of 175 students, 27 were placed in the PG (2-year) batch and 148 from the PG (3-year) batch.
  • The median salary offered to PG (2 years) and PG (3 years) students were INR 7.53 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively.

The table below gives detailed information about the PGIMER Chandigarh Placements: 

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022 (PG 2-Year) Placement Statistics 2022 (PG 3-Year)
No. of Students Graduated 57 228
Number of Students Placed 27 148
Placement Rate 47% 65%
Average Package INR 7.53 LPA INR 15 LPA
Top Recruiters Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS

PGIMER Chandigarh Facilities

PGIMER Chandigarh has a vast campus and infrastructure providing all basic and extra-curricular amenities to its students. PGIMER Chandigarh offers the following facilities to its students: 

Library

  • PGIMER's Dr. Tulsi Das Library was founded in 1962.
  • It has 45,696 books, 57,610 bound journals, and 414 international and 96 national journals (print/online).
  • Currently, the library houses 4,851 theses from many fields, including MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, Ph.D., and M.Sc.
  • Science Direct, MD consult, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford Journals, and 494 online full-text journals are among the online databases subscribed to by the library.

Hostel

  • PGIMER Chandigarh also offers hostel accommodation to admitted students. 
  • The institute offers partially furnished hostel accommodation within the campus of the Institute.
  • PGIMER doesn’t offer accommodation to Sponsored/Deputed/Foreign national candidates.
  • Candidates need to pay INR 5,000 as security money that will be refunded at the time of vacation of room.
  • PGIMER Hostels are equipped with all basic amenities along with Mess/Canteen facilities.

Gym

  • PGIMER also focuses on physical fitness along with intellectual fitness.
  • The institute has indoor and outdoor games for faculty members and trainees.
  • Competitions are organized on campus for sports enthusiasts.

Swimming Pool

  • PGIMER has a Water-Sports Complex for the PGI employees and their families.
  • It has 8-lane swimming pools with a well-decked area with provision for a Health Club and a Cafeteria.
  • The pool is available to Swimmers for 3 hours daily from April to October, every year.

Sports

  • Table tennis, badminton, cricket, lawn tennis, football, and other sports are available at the university.
  • PGIMER hosts a number of sports tournaments at regular intervals.

Cultural Fests

  • PGIMER hosts several events, fests, and competitions every year.
  • The Cultural Committee of the institute holds one week-long cultural bonanza SPRING FEST.
  • This fest includes dance, drama, arts, literary activities, music, debates, quiz, essays, etc. for the students and the faculty.

PGIMER Chandigarh Scholarships

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.

Scholarship Name Eligibility Amount Maintenance Allowance
Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities Not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination & Annual Income not more than INR 2 Lakhs INR 3,000 Hosteller- INR 1,200 Per Month; Day Scholar- INR 550 Per Month  
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses  Not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination & Annual Income not more than INR 2.50 Lakhs INR 20,000 Hosteller- INR 1,000 Per Month; Day Scholar- INR 500 Per Month

PGIMER Chandigarh Alumni

PGIMER Chandigarh has a very strong and famous alumni network with some of the alumni being social activists and Padma Shri Awardees. Here is a list of PGIMER Chandigarh Notable Alumni: 

Alumni Name Designation
Ram Baran Yadav   First President of Nepal
Dr. Swastik Agrawal Consultant
Sarbeswar Sahariah Nephrologist and Organ Transplant Specialist
Harpinder Singh Chawla Dental Surgeon and Padma Shri Awardee  
Jagjit Singh Chopra Neurologist and Padma Bhushan Recipient
Jagat Ram Ophthalmologist and Padma Shri Awardee

PGIMER Chandigarh Departments

PGIMER Chandigarh offers various postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral courses in medical science in different departments as follows:

College/Department CD Rating
National Institute Of Nursing Education- [NINE] 7.6 out of 10
Psychiatry 8.0 out of 10
Biotechnology 8.35 out of 10
Neurology 8.0 out of 10

PGIMER Chandigarh FAQs

Ques. Is PGIMER Chandigarh better than AIIMS?

Ans. PGIMER has been consistently ranked the second-best medical institution after AIIMS Delhi in India by NIRF. PGIMER has shown a tremendous increase in its point in the research and professional practice category.

Ques. Does PGIMER Chandigarh offer UG courses?

Ans. Yes, PGIMER offers admission to UG courses such as BSc Nursing, BSc Nursing (Post Basic), B.Optom, B.Ph.T, BPH, etc.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by PGIMER Chandigarh?

Ans.  PGIMER Chandigarh accepts INI CET scores for admission to MD/MS and INI SS scores for admission to DM/MCh, which are conducted by AIIMS Delhi. 

Ques. Does PGIMER Chandigarh provide Scholarships to students?

Ans. PGIMER Chandigarh does not provide any scholarships considering the fees for all courses of PGIMER are almost negligible. However, the candidates are eligible to apply for scholarships through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Ques. Does PGIMER Chandigarh offer MBBS?

Ans. No, PGIMER Chandigarh is a postgraduate institution. Thus, it doesn't offer an MBBS degree.

Ques. In what specializations, MCh is offered at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Ans. At PGIMER, MCh is offered in the following specializations: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Head and Neck Surgery, Renal Transplant Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery.

Ques. Is PGIMER Chandigarh a private or government college?

Ans. PGIMER is a public medical university established in 1962 and is located in Chandigarh, India.

Ques. Is PGIMER a good college?

Ans. PGIMER has consistently been ranked 2nd by NIRF for the past three years and the cut-off for the institute is very high, so overall PGIMER is a good college.

Ques. Is PGIMER Chandigarh MCI accredited?

Ans. Yes, PGIMER is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). PGIMER, Chandigarh was founded in 1962 and has since produced approximately 9,000 M.Ch surgeons and 6,000-7,000 DM physicians.

Ques. Which institute is good for PG courses, PGIMER, or AIIMS?

Ans. PGIMER is a better option for PG courses as academic activities, and exposure is much better as compared to AIIMS.

Ques. Is PGIMER Chandigarh overrated?

Ans. No, PGIMER Chandigarh provides the finest faculty and mentors for training students. The exposure of the student during the internship period is unmatchable which makes the difference in the experience of managing cases at different levels.

Ques. What are the future prospects of senior residents at PGIMER?

Ans. The future prospect of senior residents is as follows:

  • Private Practice
  • Superspecializations Fellowships
  • Government Hospitals Consultancy 
  • Junior Consultants in Private Hospitals

Ques. How is the MD course at PGIMER with a specialization in Radiodiagnosis?

Ans. MD in Radiodiagnosis is a good course with high-quality MRI and CT, exposure, and academics. Residents also do a number of interventions in Radiology and handle many cases.

Ques. What are the facilities offered by PGIMER Chandigarh?

Ans. The facilities offered by PGIMER Chandigarh are: 

  • Hostel
  • Medical/Hospital
  • Library
  • Sports
  • IT Centre
  • Swimming Pool

Ques. Does PGIMER Chandigarh offer M.Sc?

Ans. Yes, PGIMER Chandigarh offers the M.Sc course at the postgraduate level for a duration of 2 years. Admission to the course is based on entrance examination conducted by the institute. 

Ques. What are the courses offered by PGIMER Chandigarh?

Ans. PGIMER Chandigarh offers B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. M.D., M.S, M.Ch. and D.M. courses in various specializations in medical science.