Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Chandigarh •
Established 1962
RANKING
#2 NIRF
TOTAL FEES
On Request
POPULAR PROGRAM
B.E/B.Tech
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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, PGIMER ranks #2 under the category 'Medical'.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh admissions 2025 are open. A few more updates are as follows:
The INI CET Jan 2026 session results and qualifying cutoff have been released for admission to MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh courses.
The NEET MDS 2026 application form is likely to be released in Feb 2026 for admission to MDS and PG Diploma (Dental) courses.
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Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Overview
PGIMER Chandigarh Highlights 2025
PGIMER Chandigarh is a well-known public medical institute. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is recognised as the Institute of National Importance. It was founded in 1962. The Institute focuses on PG medical education, research and training. It also offers UG and Doctoral courses. The institute serves as a WHO Collaborating Centre and is a leading tertiary care centre in Northern India.
Some of the major highlights are mentioned here:
In the NIRF rankings 2025, it achieved the 2nd position in the Medical category.
Provides clinical services, training and research opportunities in various medical fields. A 100-seat MBBS college is planned for the Sarangpur satellite centre.
Conducts several medical research programs and offers a wide range of postgraduate and doctoral degrees, diplomas, and fellowships.
Offers training in all specialisations, super-specialisations, and sub-specialisations of medicine.
Modern infrastructure with amenities including a library, seminar halls, smart classrooms and hostels.
Students should check the PGIMER Chandigarh highlights here:
Particulars
Highlights 2025
Establishment
1962
Ownership type
Government
Campus size
277 acres
Location
Chandigarh
Also known as
PGIMER Chandigarh
Approved by
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and National Medical Commission
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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does PGIMER accept NEET score?
A:
As per resources and information availaible, the initial entrance exam which is accepted by PGIMER Chandigarh for admission is INI CET. There may be a chance that NEET-PG is also conisdered for admission but INI CET is the considered for admission to majority of the courses. Other than this, PGIMER also conducts its own entrance exam for admission to various courses. So basically you have to score a good marks in NEET PG. I repeat NEET PG it isn't NEET (UG) . If you score a good marks in the NEET PG then you can apply here very easily and also you will be able to sit for the PGIMER official ENTRANCE test.
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Q: What is the cut off of PGIMER Chandigarh?
A:
PGIMER Chandigarh offers MD and MS specialisations for the candidates seeking to get admission. As per the INICET Round 3 seat allotment round for January session, the required rank to get into PGIMER Chandigarh stood between 427 and 3862 for the General AI category, considering the PGIMER Chandigarh INICET cutoff 2024. Among all the MD and MS specialisations, the most demanded specialisation was MS in Ophthalmology. Candidates can also check out the PGIMER Chandigarh cutoff 2024 from the official PGIMER Chandigarh page.
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Q: How much salary can one expect after BSc from PGIMER Chandigarh?
A:
PGIMER Chandigarh offers seven BSc specialisations in the field of paramedical science. These courses enable students to make a career in the field of paramedics. The salary of a paramedic depends on the job profile and respective individual skillset. Following is a list of different job profiles in the field of paramedic Science and the average salary offered:
Advanced Life Support Paramedics can expect a salary of-INR 3 LPA
Medical Assistants-INR3 LPA
Critical Care Paramedics-INR3 LPA
Radiologists-INR 16.8 LPA
Occupational Therapists-INR4 LPA
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PGIMER Chandigarh offers BSc and MSc as the flagship programmes. Both programmes are offered in full-time mode for the duration of 3 and 2 years. BSc is provided at the UG level with specialisations including Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, Radiotherapy Technology, Medical Technology (Perfusionist) and Nursing, among many others. On the other hand, MSc is offered at the PG level across specialisations, including Radiotherapy, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Technology Radiodiagnosis, among others. Candidates can take a look below at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh popular programmes:
PGIMER Chandigarh admission process is based on the entranceexams. Candidates need to qualify INICET entrance exam for admission at PGIMER. Eligible candidates are then called for the counselling round. Admission to BSc and MSc is given on the basis of the PGIMER entrance exam, while for MD, the candidate needs to qualify INICET exam. PGIMER Chandigarh application process is conducted in an online mode. Candidates can take a look below at the PGIMER course admissions and important dates:
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MD Admissions 2026
16 Courses3 years
Eligibility
Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET
Important dates
Dates
Events
23 Nov '25 - 1 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 counselling round-1 reportingOngoing
2 Dec '25 - 7 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling registration
3 Dec '25 - 7 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice filling
MS Admissions 2026
5 Courses3 years
Eligibility
Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
Accepting Exams: INI CET
Important dates
Dates
Events
23 Nov '25 - 1 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 counselling round-1 reportingOngoing
2 Dec '25 - 7 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling registration
3 Dec '25 - 7 Dec '25
NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice filling
PGIMER Chandigarh
Cut Offs 2025
Cut Off 2025 for INI CET Latest Round
INI CET Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course
2023
2024
2025
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
48
94
99
MS in General Surgery
217
209
175
MS in Orthopaedics
264
184
28
MS in Ophthalmology
182
235
110
MS in ENT
360
324
554
Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs
Q: What is the minimum cutoff for MD at PGIMER 2023?
A:
The INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment PGIMER Cutoff 2024 is available. Using INI CET Ranks, the institute admits students to its MD, MS, MCh, DM, and MDS programs. Candidates can view the most recent PGIMER INI CET cut off 2024 for the January session for students in various categories by referring to the table provided below:
INI CET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course
2023
2024
MD in General Medicine
26
20
MD in Radio Diagnosis
13
12
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
22
– / –
MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
16
– / –
MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
15
– / –
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Q: What is the eligibility to pursue MS in PGI Chandigarh?
A:
The institute also offers a three-year full-time MS programme, covering several specialisations. PGI Chandigarh MS admission is based on a valid INICET score. You have to clear neetPGand need to be in top ranks. Fill the counselling form and attend the counselling there. According to your marks and criteria you will get your seat.
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Q: What are the cutoff marks required for B.Sc at PGIMER?
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The cutoff for PGIMER releases for different categories and candidates who will qualify the PGIMER exam are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. During the counselling process, candidates have to provide their preferences and will be granted admission on the basis of PGIMER rank. For General (Open) and Deputy/Sponsored candidates the cutoff (percentile) is 55 and for SC, ST, OBC, OPH, Rural Areas, and Foreign Nationals candidates the cutoff is 50. However, it is the minimum percentile cutoff that is mandatory to secure by every candidate, and the previous year PGIMER cutoff rank.
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Cut Off 2025 for INI CET Latest Round
INI CET Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course
2023
2024
2025
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
48
94
99
MS in General Surgery
217
209
175
MS in Orthopaedics
264
184
28
MS in Ophthalmology
182
235
110
MS in ENT
360
324
554
PGIMER Chandigarh has an active placement and training cell. The institute has not released their official placement data but according to the NIRF 2025 report which documented placements during 2024, the median package offered during PG 2-year and PG 3-year placements 2024 stood at INR 11.5 LPA and INR 30 LPA, respectively. Also, the median package for UG 3-year and UG 4-year students stood at INR 10 LPA. Top recruiters at PGIMER Chandigarh included Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospital, AIIMS, Medanta Hospital, etc. Candidates can take a look below at the PGIMER Chandigarh placement highlights 2024:
Particulars
Placement Statistics (2024)
Median package (PG 2-year)
INR 11.5 LPA
Median package (PG 3-year)
INR 30 LPA
Median package (UG 3-year and UG-4 year)
INR 10 LPA
No. of students placed
60 out of 70
Top recruiters
Apollo Hospital, Max Healthcare and AIIMS
NOTE: The above statistics are fetched from the NIRF report 2025.
Course
Median Salary
M.Sc.
₹9 LPA
MD
₹18 LPA
MDS
₹18 LPA
MS
₹18 LPA
MPH
₹9 LPA
DM
₹17 LPA
M.Ch.
₹17 LPA
Medicine & Health Sciences Ranking
Publisher
2024
2025
NIRF
2
2
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Spread across 277 acres of land, PGIMER Chandigarh provides state-of-the-art infrastructure to the students. The Medical institute comprises all the basic as well as modern amenities including labs, seminar rooms, hostels, mess, cafeteria, sports complex, convenience store, etc. A few of the infrastructural USPs offered by PGIMER Chandigarh are discussed below:
Library: PGIMER Chandigarh has a spacious well-constructed library named ‘Dr. Tulsi Das Library’. The library is open for students and faculty round the clock even on weekends. The library has a collection of over 45,000 books, 57,000+ journals, videocassettes, and CDs.
Sports Complex: PGIMER Chandigarh offers good sports facilities for several games, including Cricket, Football, Basketball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, among others. The institution also houses a new water sports complex that has an eight-lane swimming pool, a health club, and a cafeteria.
Hostels: The institution has five hostels named Married Doctors Hostel, Old Doctors Hostel, Kairon Doctor Hostel, New Doctors Hostel, and Sanjeevani Hostel. The hostels provide accommodation to over 800 students, staff, and faculty members.
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PGIMER Chandigarh Application Process 2025
PGIMER, Chandigarh application process is primarily online. All the candidates who wish to apply to any of the courses offered by PGI Chandigarh can register online and pay the required fee. Find below the procedure for filling the application form:
Go to the official website of PGIMER.
Click on the online application form available on the PGIMER’s website.
Fill the application form.
Take a printout of the form and make the fee payment.
The application fee for all the courses under the General category is INR 1,000, and for SC/ST candidates, it is INR 800 (except for MD/MCh, which is INR 1,000 for all the categories).
Commonly asked questions
On Application Process
Q: What is the admission process for PGIMER?
A:
PGIMER admission process is based on entrance score. To apply for admission, applicants must complete Class 12 with relevant aggregate scores for admission to UG courses. Applicants must also hold a valid score in the INICET examination for MD/ MS/ MCh/ DM. INICET is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. Admission to MS/MD courses is conducted twice a year and the new session starts in January and July every year. For few courses, PGIMER accepts the admission based on PGIMER entrance test followed by counselling. the application process is completely online.
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