In 1962, a public university called the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research was established in Chandigarh. PGIMER has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is also known as PGIMER or PGI Chandigarh. As per NIRF Ranking 2023, PGIMER ranking has been 2nd under the Medical Category.
PGI Chandigarh has a total of about 581 faculty members and a campus spanning 277 acres. PGIMER Chandigarh provides courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels. PGIMER offers undergraduate courses such as B.Sc and BPT programmes. Additionally, PGIMER provides postgraduate courses including MDS, M.Sc, MS, and MD programmes. Moreover, PGIMER offers doctoral courses which consist of DM and M.Ch programmes. The entrance test of the university decides who gets chosen for the B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing courses at PGIMER Chandigarh. To be accepted into the MD and MS programmes, candidates must take the INI CET. INI CET scores are also considered for admission to the M.Ch and DM programmes at PGIMER.
Applicants must achieve a passing score on an entrance exam conducted by the PGIMER to enrol in the MDS course. Â PGMIER offers placement opportunities and scholarships. The PGIMER Chandigarh campus provides enough amenities for both students and professors. Additionally, the PGIMER infrastructure has been modernised and renovated. Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available at the PGIMER Chandigarh campus. It also has a swimming pool inside the PGI Chandigarh campus.
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Established | 1962 |
Exam | INI CET |
Courses | 9 Degrees and 85 Courses |
Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
Approvals | NMC |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 476 |
Faculty Count | 509 |
Campus Size | 277Â acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 55% and Female 45% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 92% |
PGIMER Chandigarh offers UG, PG and doctoral programmes. PGIMER UG courses include B.Sc and BPT programmes. PGIMER PG courses include MDS, M.Sc, MS and MD courses. The doctoral courses of PGIMER include DM and M.Ch programmes. All the courses at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh are available full-time.
Seats and qualifying requirements for various courses at PGIMER Chandigarh vary by programme. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria and fees for PGI Chandigarh courses below. To get admitted for the desired course the candidates should meet the PGIMER Chandigarh eligibility criteria. The PGIMER fee structure varies from course to course and it depends on the course chosen by the candidate.
The duration of PGI Chandigarh UG courses ranges from 2 years to 4.5 years while the courses duration of PGIMER PG courses are 2 years and 3 years respectively. The doctoral courses last 3 years.
Courses |
Fees |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc |
– |
Class 10+2 |
BPT |
Class 10+2 (PCB and E) |
|
MDS |
Rs 11,910 |
BDS degree |
M.Sc |
– |
55% in B.Sc or B.Sc. Medical Technology degree |
MS Orthopaedics |
Rs 12,410 |
Candidates should have passed MBBS with a valid score |
MS General Surgery |
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MD |
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DM |
– |
MD/MS degree |
M.Ch |
The courses offered by PGIMER Chandigarh are offered in full-time mode with great infrastructure and academic facilities.
Candidates are given PGIMER admission at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The institute entrance test determines who gets selected for the B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programmes at PGIMER Chandigarh. Candidates must take the INI CET to get PGIMER Chandigarh admissions to the MD and MS programmes. Also taken into account for PGIMER admission to M.Ch and DM programmes are INI CET scores.
To get admission to the PGIMER MDS course, applicants must receive a passing score on an entrance exam held by the Institute, under the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh’s admission requirements.
Event |
Dates |
INI CET Registration and basic information | Mode: Online |
March 18 – April 12, 2024 |
Application Correction |
April 13 – April 15, 2024 |
Application – Final status of accepted registration and basic information |
April 16, 2024 |
Application – Generation of EUC | Mode: Online |
April 5 – April 26, 2024 |
Last date of submission of required documents | Mode: Online |
May 2 – May 4, 2024 |
Admit Card | Mode: Online |
May 13, 2024 |
Exam | Mode: Online |
May 19, 2024 |
Uploading of valid certificate | Mode: Online |
April 5 – May 19, 2024 |
Result | Mode: Online |
May 25, 2024 |
Visit the official website of the PGI Chandigarh and click on admissions to fill out the application form.
Submit academic details, upload documents as per the specified format and pay the application fee.
Take a preview of the form and then submit it.
Keep a physical copy of the application form for future reference.
Candidates must visit the official website of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh to register as students. For PGI Chandigarh login, candidates must use their username and password to access details. Using the PGIMER student portal, candidates can access academic and personal information.
 The B.Sc courses at PGIMER Chandigarh are offered in disciplines like Medical Technology X-Ray, Medical Technology Radiotherapy, Medical Lab Technology, Perfusion Technology, Nursing, and Audiology and Speech Therapy.
The MD and MS programmes offered by PGI Chandigarh are in multiple disciplines, namely Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, Ophthalmology and more.
Course |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
MDS |
– |
Should have a BDS degree |
M.Sc |
31 |
55% in B.Sc or B.Sc. Medical Technology degree |
MS Orthopaedics |
17 |
Should have passed MBBS |
MS General Surgery |
55 |
|
MD |
4 – 53 |
PGIMER Admission Process: M.Sc/ MDS
The PGIMER Chandigarh application form must be filled out by the qualified candidates.
Candidates must appear for the entrance exam held by the university.
Applicants are chosen for admission depending on their performance on the entrance exam.
To obtain admission to the MDS programme, candidates who are chosen must deposit the required paperwork and programme fees.
The DM and M.Ch courses in PGI Chandigarh are offered in disciplines like Plastic Surgery, Nephrology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology and others.
Course |
Seat Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
DM |
4 – 16 |
MD/MS degree |
M.Ch |
8 – 12 |
Candidates must take the INI CET and acquire a passing score.
The INI CET cutoff is then made public. Candidates are advised to meet the PGIMER INI CET cutoff.
Participate in INI CET counselling by registering.
Fill out the college selection form and pick PGIMER Chandigarh as your top preference.
Candidates are assigned colleges depending on their INI CET score, category, and choices made.
Visit the campus of PGIMER Chandigarh after admission is granted.
To complete the PGIMER admission procedure the candidate should submit the documents and payment of course fees is the final step.
Candidates are required to use the INICET registration portal to attend the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh for all India basis level. In the PGIMER counselling process, candidates are required to list the desired courses and colleges based on their preferences.
Course | Category | Opening All India rank | Closing All India rank |
---|---|---|---|
MD Anaesthesia | General – | 339 | 1244 |
MD Biochemistry | General – | 2669 | 6669 |
MD Community Medicine | General – | 1142 | 5363 |
MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | General – | 15 | 46 |
MD Forensic Medicine | General – | 1669 | 23271 |
MD General Medicine | General – | 4 | 30 |
MD Microbiology | General – | 1989 | 14127 |
MD Nuclear Medicine | General – | 147 | 212 |
MD Paediatrics | General – | 24 | 131 |
MD Pathology | General – | 186 | 2115 |
MD Pharmacology | General – | 2249 | 2249 |
MD Psychiatry | General – | 291 | 482 |
MD Transfusion Medicine | General – | 1244 | 10226 |
MS ENT | General – | 425 | 586 |
MS General Surgery | General – | 41 | 270 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | General – | 127 | 259 |
MS Ophthalmology | General – | 146 | 674 |
MS Orthopaedics | General – | 21 | 100 |
Aspirants seeking PGIMER admissions into postgraduate courses should meet the PGI Chandigarh cut-off as prescribed by the institute. Candidates are advised to acquire minimum marks in the INI-CET exam. Aspirants acquiring minimum marks in the entrance exams are qualified to apply for PGIMER admission. The previous year’s PGIMER cutoff 2023 admitted various students to MD/MS courses.
Only after clearing the PGIMER INICET cutoff, candidates are granted admission to PGI Chandigarh. Candidates can check the PGI Chandigarh cutoff given below.
The below table explains the details of PGIMER cutoff 2023 of the unreserved category.
Courses |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
MD General Medicine |
4 |
30 |
MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology |
15 |
46 |
MS Orthopaedics |
21 |
100 |
MD Paediatrics |
24 |
101 |
MD Nuclear Medicine |
147 |
147 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
127 |
259 |
MS General Surgery |
41 |
270 |
MS Ophthalmology |
146 |
301 |
MD Psychiatry |
291 |
450 |
MS ENT |
425 |
461 |
MD Anaesthesia |
339 |
767 |
MD Pathology |
186 |
1030 |
MD Community Medicine |
1142 |
1142 |
MD Transfusion Medicine |
1244 |
1628 |
MD Forensic Medicine |
1669 |
1669 |
MD Microbiology |
1989 |
2077 |
MD Pharmacology |
2249 |
2249 |
MD Biochemistry |
2669 |
2669 |
Course |
Opening All India rank |
Closing All India rank |
MD Anaesthesia |
362 |
938 |
MD Biochemistry |
2164 |
2281 |
MD Community Medicine |
1025 |
2009 |
MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology |
10 |
10 |
MD General Medicine |
4 |
16 |
MD Microbiology |
1094 |
1776 |
MD Nuclear Medicine |
374 |
374 |
MD Paediatrics |
28 |
96 |
MD Pathology |
502 |
1325 |
MD Pharmacology |
1287 |
2065 |
MD Psychiatry |
477 |
699 |
MD Radiodiagnosis |
18 |
21 |
MD Radiotherapy |
246 |
693 |
MS ENT |
427 |
600 |
MS General Surgery |
82 |
216 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
134 |
134 |
MS Ophthalmology |
211 |
240 |
MS Orthopaedics |
57 |
64 |
PGIMER Medical ranking by NIRF is 2 out of 50 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 2 out of 50 colleges in India in 2022.
Stream | 2023Â Ranking | 2022Â Ranking | 2021Â Ranking |
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Medical
Compare
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#2 out of 50 in India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
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#2 out of 50 in India 2022
#1st in Chandigarh
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#2 out of 50 in India 2021
#1st in Chandigarh
|
PGIMER Medical ranking by IIRF is 3 out of 100 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 3 out of 100 colleges in India in 2022.
Stream | 2023Â Ranking | 2022Â Ranking |
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Medical
Compare
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#3 out of 100 in India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
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#3 out of 100 in India 2022
#1st in Chandigarh
|
Physiotherapy
Compare
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#3 out of 105 in India 2023
|
#3 out of 114 in India 2022
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PGIMER Overall ranking by US News is 1060 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022 and it was 990 out of 1467 colleges in International in 2021.
Stream | 2022Â Ranking | 2021Â Ranking |
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Overall
Compare
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#1060 out of 2000 in International 2022
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#990 out of 1467 in International 2021
|
PGIMER Overall ranking by Center for World University Rankings is 1092 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.
Stream | 2022Â Ranking |
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Overall
Compare
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#1092 out of 2000 in International 2022
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National Scholarship for Higher Education for ST Students formerly known as Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for ST students
The campus of PGIMER Chandigarh has a number of facilities for students and faculty members. The infrastructure of the university is modern and upgraded. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh facilities are a library, separate hostels for girls and boys students etc. The university has sports facilities for students.
Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available at the PGIMER Chandigarh campus. The varsity also has a swimming pool inside university premises. The health centre of the varsity provides medical assistance to students and faculty members. PGIMER Chandigarh facilities list also includes modern and robust IT infrastructure for students.
The university has multiple boys hostels at the campus. The rooms of boys hostels are semi furnished and offer a comfortable accommodation to students.
For the accommodation of girls students, PGIMER Chandigarh has separate girls hostels. All the basic facilities are available at the girls hostels and the rooms are spacious and ventilated.
The campus of the university has a medical centre. It provides medical services and assistance to students, staff and faculty members.
The library of the university – Dr. Tulsi Das Library was established in 1962. It has a rich collection of books, journals, publications, research papers etc. The library is open 24*7 for students and wifi and rapid internet connectivity for students and faculty members. Digital resources are also available in the library.
The varsity has facilities for sports like table tennis, badminton, cricket, lawn tennis, football etc. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh conducts numerous sports tournaments at regular intervals.
PGIMER Chandigarh campus had modern IT infrastructure for students and faculty members.
An eight lane swimming pool is available at the university campus. The swimming pool is of international standard and is open for three hours daily from April to October.
Every year, renowned organisations hire students from the PGIMER Chandigarh. Numerous placement and internship options are available to students through the university. According to the PGIMER Chandigarh placement report, multiple students from PG 2-year programmes were eligible for PGIMER placements in 2024. The governmental and private sectors hired students from undergraduate and postgraduate courses at PGI Chandigarh.
Few students, however, decided to go on to further education. The median salary for PG 2-year students at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh placement 2024 was Rs 9,00,000.
The below table shows the details of PGIMER Chandigarh placements 2023 for the batch 2022-2023 as per the NIRF 2024 report.
Particulars |
Statistics |
No. of PG-2 year programme students placed |
60 |
No. of PG-3 year programme students placed |
200 |
Median salary offered for PG-2 year programme students |
Rs 9,00,000 |
Median salary offered for PG-3 year programme students |
Rs 18,00,000 |
Particulars |
PG (2 years) |
PG (3 years) |
Total number of students |
72 |
200 |
Number of students placed |
40 |
165 |
The median salary of the graduates placed |
Rs 8 lakhs |
Rs 17 lakhs |
Address :
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Phone: EPBAX: 0091-172-2747585,2747586,2755450
Fax: 0091-172-2744401, 2745078
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