Question 1

What are the INI CET cutoff ranks to secure admission at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

PGIMER is the second most competitive medical institution in India after AIIMS Delhi. For General AI category in 2024: MD General Medicine closed at rank 21, MD Radiodiagnosis at rank 13, MD Dermatology at ~45, MS General Surgery at ~175, and MS Orthopaedics at ~78. For most MD branches, a rank under 1,500 in INI CET is needed. DM/MCh ranks typically range from 91 to 3,020 for general category. For reserved categories, closing ranks are higher.

Question 2

What entrance exam is required for MD/MS admission at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

Admission to MD, MS, DM, MCh, and MDS programs at PGIMER Chandigarh is based on the INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test), conducted by AIIMS New Delhi twice a year (for January and July sessions). The INI CET July 2026 session exam is scheduled for May 16, 2026. Application fee is ₹4,000 for General/OBC and ₹3,200 for SC/ST/EWS candidates. Candidates must register at aiimsexams.ac.in.

Question 3

What B.Sc. and paramedical courses does PGIMER offer?

Accepted Answer

PGIMER offers a wide range of undergraduate paramedical and allied health science programs including: BPT (Physiotherapy), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology, B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre), B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist), B.Sc. Embalming & Mortuary Science, BASLP (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology), B.Sc. Dialysis Therapy Technology, B.Optom (Optometry), BPH (Public Health), B.Sc. Medical Animation, and B.Sc. Nursing (exclusively for female candidates). Admissions are via PGIMER's own paramedical entrance exam, held annually with sessions starting September 1st.

Question 4

What is the fee structure for MD/MS at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

PGIMER is a government institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and its fees are extremely nominal. The total fee for the MD course is approximately ₹12,410 for the entire 3-year duration. For DM and MCh super-specialty courses, the total fee is approximately ₹8,510. These fees cover tuition only; hostel charges (₹1,200/year for sharing) and mess (approximately ₹3,000/month) are additional and equally nominal.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics (Advanced Paediatric Centre), Cardiology (Advanced Cardiac Centre), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology (Renal Transplant Centre), Urology (Advanced Urology Centre), Ophthalmology (Advanced Eye Centre), Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT/Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Psychiatry and Drug De-Addiction Centre, Gastroenterology Centre, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, Nuclear Medicine & PET Centre, Trauma and Emergency Centre, Oral Health Sciences Centre (Dentistry), Anaesthesia, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Forensic Medicine, Transfusion Medicine

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

2434 Beds

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
BPT 1 specialization	₹ 250 - 3.5K	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks; via PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam
MDS 4 specializations	₹ 750 - 12.4K	BDS from recognized institution; valid INI CET score; admission: July session every year
MPH 1 specialization	₹ 350 - 700	MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc/BE/MA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC); relevant internship completion if applicable; valid entrance exam
B.Sc. Nursing 6 specializations	₹ 250 - 1K	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST); age 17–25 years; female candidates only; via PGIMER Nursing Entrance Test
B.Sc.(Post Basic) 1 specialization	₹ 250 - 500	10+2 under 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent; Registered RN/RM; 3 years bedside nursing experience in Central/State Govt. recognized hospital; via PGIMER entrance exam
M.Sc. Nursing 1 specialization	₹ 350 - 700	B.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) from recognized institution; 2 years bedside/public health nursing experience in Central/State Govt. recognized hospital
MD 16 specializations	₹ 750 - 12.4K	MBBS degree or equivalent recognized by NMC/MCI; completion of 12-month rotatory internship; valid INI CET score
MS 5 specializations	₹ 750 - 12.4K	MBBS degree or equivalent recognized by NMC/MCI; completion of 12-month rotatory internship; valid INI CET score
M.Sc. 10 specializations	₹ 4.2K - 8.4K	B.Sc. or equivalent from recognized university with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC); subject-specific eligibility applies per specialization
MCh(Super Specialty) 9 specializations	₹ 350 - 1.1K	MS in relevant specialty from NMC/MCI-recognized institution; valid INI CET score; admission twice a year (January & July sessions)
DM(Super Specialty) 27 specializations	₹ 350 - 1.1K	MD in relevant specialty from NMC/MCI-recognized institution; valid INI CET score; admission twice a year (January & July sessions)

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