PGIMER Chandigarh Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement & Ranking

Overview

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, established in 1962 and conceptualized in 1960, is a premier medical and research institution in India, founded through the vision of Dr. Santokh Singh Anand and Prof. Tulsi Das with the support of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and modeled after top medical centers in the USA and UK. Initially affiliated with Punjab University, PGIMER is now an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It specializes in postgraduate and super-specialty education, offering MD/MS, DM/M.Ch., MDS, Ph.D., M.Sc., MPH, MHA, and paramedical programs, with admissions through the competitive INICET. Renowned for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence, PGIMER is home to the sprawling Nehru Hospital, satellite centers like the one in Sangrur, and various specialized departments providing advanced medical care. It collaborates with global institutions such as WHO and ICMR, and is consistently ranked among India's top medical institutes, known for producing highly skilled, ethical, and research-oriented medical professionals

PGIMER, Chandigarh: Quick Highlights

Category	Details
Admission Sessions	January and July 2025
Admission Mode	National-level entrance exams
Conducting Authority	INICET by AIIMS (for PG courses), PGIMER (for select courses)
Major Entrance Exams	INICET (MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch/DM 6 yrs), INI SS (DM/M.Ch. 3 yrs), PGIMER internal exams
INICET Eligibility	MBBS/BDS + Internship completion by 31 July 2025
INI SS Eligibility	MD/MS/DNB in relevant field
Courses Offered	MD, MS, MDS, DM, M.Ch., Ph.D., MPH, MHA, M.Sc., Nursing, Paramedical
Application Mode	Online (via AIIMS website or PGIMER portal)
Application Fee	1500–2000 (Gen/OBC), 1200 or less (SC/ST/PwD)

PGIMER-Chandigarh Tentative Timeline for July 2025 Session

Event	Tentative Date
INICET Application Start	March 2025
INI SS Application Start	March/April 2025
INICET Exam	May 2025
INI SS Exam	April 2025
Result Declaration	June 2025
Academic Session Begins	July 2025

PGIMER Chandigarh – Rankings

Ranking Body	Ranking / Recognition	Year
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)	2nd Rank in Medical Category	2024
NIRF (Overall Institutions)	Among Top 10 Institutions	2024
India Today	2nd Rank in Top Medical Colleges (Postgraduate category)	2023
Outlook India	Top 3 Medical Research Institutes	2023
The Week-Hansa Survey	Consistently ranked in Top 5 Medical Colleges in India	Recent years
QS Asia University Rankings	Ranked in the 501–550 band (Asia Region)	2023

PGIMER Chandigarh – Accreditations & Recognitions

Agency / Body	Accreditation / Recognition
Institute of National Importance (INI)	Declared by Act of Parliament, under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Medical Council of India (MCI)	Approved for all PG, DM/M.Ch., and Ph.D. courses
National Medical Commission (NMC)	Recognized institution for postgraduate education
WHO Collaborating Centre	For research, public health training, and specialized healthcare
ISO Certified Labs and Units	Select departments and research labs meet international standards
Affiliations for INICET	Part of the INI group alongside AIIMS, JIPMER, and NIMHANS

PGIMER Chandigarh- Global and Research Collaborations

Collaborations with WHO, ICMR, NIH (USA), and European Medical Universities
Leading role in clinical trials, infectious disease studies, and organ transplant research

PGIMER Chandigarh – Academic Programs

Program	Duration	Key Specializations
MD / MS	3 years	General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopedics, etc.
DM / M.Ch. (6 yrs & 3 yrs)	3–6 years	Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, etc.
MDS	3 years	Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, etc.
Ph.D.	3–5 years	Medical/Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, etc.
M.Sc.	2 years	Medical Technology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.
MPH / MHA	2 years	Public Health, Hospital Administration
Nursing (M.Sc./B.Sc. Post-Basic)	2–3 years	Various Nursing specializations
Diploma / Paramedical Courses	1–2 years	MLT, Radiography, Operation Theatre Technology, etc.

PGIMER Chandigarh – Fees Structure (2025–2026)

Program	Annual Tuition Fee	Additional Charges (approx.)
MD / MS / MDS	2,500 – 5,000	Registration, library, hostel, etc. (6,000–10,000)
DM / M.Ch.	3,000 – 6,000	Same as above
Ph.D.	3,000	Thesis submission, coursework
M.Sc. (Med. Tech., Nursing)	2,500 – 4,000	Lab & clinical training charges
MPH / MHA	5,000	Fieldwork, project supervision
Paramedical Diplomas	1,500 – 3,000	Uniforms, instruments, etc.

PGIMER Chandigarh-Eligibility Criteria by Program

Program	Minimum Qualification	Other Requirements
MD / MS	MBBS + 1-year internship (completed by 31st July 2025)	INICET score
DM / M.Ch. (3 years)	MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty	INI SS score + departmental assessment
MDS	BDS + Internship	INICET score
Ph.D.	MD/MS/M.Sc./M.Phil (depending on specialization)	Entrance + Interview
M.Sc.	B.Sc. in relevant field with minimum 55%	Entrance Exam by PGIMER
MPH / MHA	MBBS / BDS / B.Sc. Nursing / Allied Health Sciences	Entrance Exam + PI
Nursing	B.Sc. Nursing / GNM with work experience	Entrance-based
Paramedical Diplomas	10+2 with Science (PCB)	Merit or PGIMER test-based

PGIMER Chandigarh NEET UG 2024 MBBS Cutoff Summary
15% All India Quota (AIQ) – Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh

Category	NEET Score Range	All India Rank (AIR) Range
General (UR)	705 – 692	130 – 607
OBC	700 – 696	282 – 1,754
EWS	696 – 695	1,770 – 1,944
SC	674 – 671	10,357 – 11,544
ST	652 – 638	24,807 – 37,027

85% State Quota (Union Territory Quota) – GMCH Chandigarh

Category	NEET Score Range	State Rank Range
General (UR)	695 – 599	582 – 29,762
SC	584 – 390	39,129 – 246,203
PwD (UR)	390 – 390	246,203 – 246,203

NEET 2024 Qualifying Cutoff Scores (All India)

Category	Percentile	Score Range
General (UR)	50th	720 – 164
OBC	40th	163 – 129
SC	40th	163 – 129
ST	40th	163 – 129
UR-PwD	45th	163 – 146
OBC/SC/ST-PwD	40th	145 – 129

Key Points to Remember

PGIMER Chandigarh does not offer an MBBS program directly. However, it is affiliated with Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, which offers MBBS seats.
Admissions to GMCH are conducted through NEET UG scores, with seat allocations via All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%) counseling processes.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) oversees the AIQ counseling, while the Directorate of Medical Education, Chandigarh, manages the state quota counseling.

PGIMER Chandigarh Placements (2023–2024)

Postgraduate Programs

Program Duration	Median Salary	Average Salary	Highest Salary	Students Placed	Total Students	Placement Rate
PG (2-Year)	9 LPA	11.5 LPA	30 LPA	30	70	42.9%
PG (3-Year)	18 LPA	18 LPA	30 LPA	200	250	80%

Undergraduate & M.Sc. Programs

Program	Median Salary	Students Placed
B.Sc. Programs	9.5 LPA	3
M.Sc. Programs	11.5 LPA	10

Median Salary Trends (2020–2023)

Year	PG (2-Year) Median Salary	PG (3-Year) Median Salary
2020	6 LPA	12 LPA
2021	7.53 LPA	15 LPA
2022	8 LPA	17 LPA
2023	9 LPA	18 LPA

Top Recruiters

Recruiters
Apollo Hospitals
Fortis Healthcare
Manipal Hospitals
AIIMS
Max Healthcare
Medanta

PGIMER Chandigarh Facilities (2025): Campus Infrastructure & Amenities

Academic & Research Infrastructure

Facility	Details
Lecture Halls & Auditoriums	Equipped with smart classrooms, audio-visual aids, and central air-conditioning
Libraries	Central Library with 1.5+ lakh medical books, 600+ national/international journals, and digital access
Laboratories	Advanced labs for Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Molecular Medicine
Simulation Centre	High-tech training center for clinical skill development and emergency response
Research Facilities	WHO Collaborating Centers, ICMR-funded labs, AI-integrated diagnostic research, and biomedical innovation centers

Healthcare & Clinical Training

Facility	Details
Nehru Hospital (Main Block)	2000+ beds, super-specialty departments, 24x7 emergency services
OPD & Specialty Clinics	High patient footfall, rotation-based exposure for all major specialties
Surgical Complex	20+ modular OTs with robotic-assisted surgery in select departments
Transplant Units	Liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplant services
Satellite Centres	Functional at Sangrur, upcoming centers at Una and Ferozepur for outreach healthcare

Hostel & Residential Facilities

Facility	Details
Student Hostels	Separate secure accommodations for UG, PG, Nursing & Ph.D. students; 24x7 power, Wi-Fi
Intern/Resident Quarters	Fully furnished apartments with kitchen and laundry facilities
Dining & Mess	Hygienic vegetarian and non-vegetarian food; student-run mess committees
Guest House	For visiting faculty and parents, with online booking

Recreation & Campus Life

Facility	Details
Sports Complex	Facilities for cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, and gymnasiums
Cultural Events	Annual fests like Pulse Chandigarh, medical seminars, and quiz championships
Clubs & Societies	Academic societies, literary clubs, photography and nature clubs
Cafeterias	24-hour canteens inside campus offering snacks, meals, and beverages

Digital & Administrative Services

Facility	Details
Wi-Fi Enabled Campus	High-speed internet in hostels, library, and academic blocks
E-Hospital System	Integrated patient records and telemedicine services
Online Portals	For admissions, academics, research tracking, and results

Safety, Hygiene & Accessibility

Feature	Details
Security	24x7 surveillance, campus patrolling, ID-based access
Medical Support	In-house emergency and outpatient support for students and staff
Cleanliness & Sanitation	Daily cleaning drives and strict infection control protocols
Accessibility	Wheelchair-accessible buildings, elevators, and special aid for PwDs

Transport & Connectivity

Feature	Details
Campus Transport	Shuttle services between hospital, departments, hostels
City Connectivity	Located centrally in Sector 12, Chandigarh – accessible via buses, autos
Nearest Railway Station	Chandigarh Junction (~7 km)
Airport Access	Chandigarh International Airport (~20 km)

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