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    Updated on Sep 25 2026, 01:06 PM IST by Nakkal Varsha
    PGIMER Chandigarh News and Notifications

    INICET Jan 2027 registrations are ongoing, and the last date to apply is October 13, 2026.

    Department of Pediatrics will organise the 29th Annual PHOCON 2026 from October 23-25, 2026.

    About PGIMER Chandigarh

    Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh was established in 1962. PGIMER has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Ministry of Education. The sprawling area of the college campus is 277 acres. There are a total number of 509 faculty members at the college. PGIMER Chandigarh provides courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. 

    • PGIMER QS Ranking 2026 is under 451-500 rank band in Life Sciences, Clinical and Medicine by QS ranking 2026.
    • PGIMER ranking is 2nd in Medical by NIRF Ranking 2025.
    • Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh courses include B.Sc, B.Optom, and BPT programme at UG level. At the postgraduate level, PGIMER provides MDS, M.Sc, MS, and MD programmes. PGIMER offers doctoral courses, which consist of DM and M.Ch programmes.
    • Selection criteria of PGIMER Chandigarh is based on students' performance in entrance examination.
    • As per NIRF 2026, there a total of 120 students from UG 4 year programme were placed during the PGIMER Chandigarh placements 2025 with a median salary package of Rs 12 LPA.

    PGIMER admissions are based on meeting the previous academic qualification and entrance examination scores. Admissions to PGIMER courses like MD, MS, M.Ch, DM, and MDS are based on the scores of the INI CET entrance examination. Candidates with qualifying marks in the entrance examination are required to register for INI CET counselling 2026. Candidates applying for PGIMER Chandigarh admission must follow admission 2026 dates of the course. The PGIMER admission eligibility differs from course to course. 

    Students are advised to check the PGIMER Chandigarh fees to know the updated fees of all the courses. The factors that affect cutoff trends at PGI Chandigarh are level of difficulty of the entrance, seat intake of the course and number of applications received by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are required to follow the fee structure of the course and pay PGIMER admission fees to confirm their admission. PGIMER placements are offered to deserving candidates with a decent package. PGIMER Chandigarh campus provides enough amenities for both students and professors, such as boys and girls hostel, medical. library sports and more. 

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    PGIMER QS Ranking 2026

    As per QS ranking 2026, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh has secured its position in 451-500 rank band in the stream of Life Sciences, Clinical and Medicine.

    PGIMER Chandigarh QS Ranking Comparison

    Stream20262025
    Life Sciences, Clinical and Medicine451-500501-550

    PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Ranking 2025

    PGIMER Chandigarh stood at 2nd position in Medical Category by NIRF ranking 2025 with score of 82.58. The institution is ranked 33rd overall by NIRF 2025 Ranking. As per the NIRF 2024 ranking, PGIMER Chandigarh secured 2nd position in Medical with a score of 80.83. The details of the PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Ranking Comparison are mentioned below.

    PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Ranking Comparison

    YearMedical
    20252
    20242
    20232

    PGIMER NIRF Score Analysis

    CategoryNIRF Score 2025NIRF Score 2025
    Medical82.5880.83

    PGIMER Chandigarh Recognition & Accreditation

    PGIMER Chandigarh has been recognised as Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has been ranked 36 (Public) among universities by Careers360 in 2025.

    PGIMER Chandigarh Cutoff 2026 

    The INI CET cutoff 2026 of PGIMER Chandigarh will be released soon for the students. The previous year analysis of PGIMER Chandigarh cutoff has been given below in the table.  

    Year Wise PGIMER INI CET Cutoff Analysis

    PGIMER Placements 2026 Highlights

    According to NIRF 2026 overall report of PGIMER Chandigarh, a total of 200 students from PG 3 year programme got placement in 2025 with a median salary package of Rs 35 LPA. More details related to PGIMER placements are mentioned below in the table.

    PGIMER Chandigarh Placement Data 2025

    CoursesStudents PlacedMedian Package
    UG 3 Year7Rs 11,00,000
    UG 4 Year120Rs 12,00,000
    PG 1 Year16Rs 17,00,000
    PG 2 Year40Rs 13,50,000
    PG 3 Year200Rs 35,00,000

    PGIMER Chandigarh Location

    Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is located in Sector-12, Chandigarh, India. The college is well connected by road, airport, and railway. Students can take public and private cab or taxi to reach college.

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    PGIMER Chandigarh Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1962
    ExamINI CET, PGIMER Paramedical, PGIMER BSc Nursing
    Courses 9 Degrees and 86 Courses
    Institute TypeInstitute of National Importance
    ApprovalsNMC, DCI
    GenderCo-ed
    Faculty Count509
    Campus Size277 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 57% and Female 43%
    Students from Outside the State 91%

    PGIMER Chandigarh Rankings / Accreditations

    NIRF Ranking

    50 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Medical 2025
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend

    Key takeaways from PGIMER Chandigarh's Ranking Statistics

    • PGIMER Chandigarh ranks higher than 23 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    • PGIMER Chandigarh rank remains consistent since last year.

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    Female Percentage
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
    Overall202559.15-NA-33

    Key takeaways from PGIMER Chandigarh's Ranking Statistics

    • PGIMER Chandigarh ranks higher than 21 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.

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    PGIMER Chandigarh Placements

    PGIMER Chandigarh placement opportunities are available to students at the UG and PG levels. During JIPMER placements 2025, the median package offered for the UG 4 year placed students was Rs 12 LPA. PGIMER Chandigarh median package for PG courses ranges from Rs 13.50 LPA to Rs 35 LPA in the year 2025 as per NIRF 2026 overall report. Placements of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh - As per NIRF 2026, there a total of 120 students from UG 4 year programme who got placement in 2025 with a median salary package of...

    Domain

    Medicine and Allied Sciences

    Level

    PG

    Year

    3 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2024-25

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2022-23)9
    Total students admitted (2022-23)9
    Total Graduated Students (2024-25)9
    Total Placed Students (2024-25)9
    Placement Percentage (2024-25)100%
    Median Salary (2024-25)24.00 L

    Placement yearly trends

    Placement Percentage
    Source Data NIRF 2025

    Key takeaways from PGIMER Chandigarh's Placement Statistics

    • The Placement Percentage of PGIMER Chandigarh has by
    • The Median salary of PGIMER Chandigarh has by
    • The Median salary of PGIMER Chandigarh is better than 1 college that is ranked higher
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    Student Diversification at PGIMER Chandigarh

    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2026

    Courses offered by PGIMER Chandigarh

    PGIMER Chandigarh Courses and Fees 2026Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh courses are offered at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. PGIMER courses are available in full-time mode. The courses at PGIMER Chandigarh are offered in the stream of Sciences and Medical and Allied Sciences. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh courses - B.Sc, BPT, MDS, M.Sc, MS, MD, DM, and M.Ch.PGIMER Chandigarh paramedical courses - Bachelors of Physiotherapy, Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science, B.Sc. Med...

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    PGIMER Chandigarh Admission

    PGIMER Chandigarh admissions are offered at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. Students need to appear for the INI CET/PGIMER Paramedical examination as per the course specific requirement. Eligible students need to visit the official website to take PGIMER Chandigarh admission at the desired course.

    • Admissions at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh are offered for B.Sc, B.Optom, BPT, MDS, M.Sc, MS, MD, DM, and M.Ch courses.
    • The INI CET application fee for PGIMER admissions is Rs 4,000 for general OBC candidates and Rs 3,200 for SC/ST/EWS candidates.
    • INICET Jan 2027 registrations are ongoing, and the last date to apply is October 13, 2026.

    The institute entrance test determines who gets selected for the B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programmes at PGIMER Chandigarh. Candidates are required to take the INI CET exam to get PGIMER admissions to the various courses of postgraduate and doctoral level. To get admission to the PGIMER MDS course, applicants must receive a passing score on an entrance exam held by the Institute, under the PGIMER admission requirements. To complete the PGIMER Chandigarh admission process the candidate should submit the required documents along with the payment of the course fee. 

    Also See: PGIMER Chandigarh Courses

    How to Get Admission at PGIMER Chandigarh?

    • 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.

    PGIMER Chandigarh Login Details

    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. Candidates can access academic and personal information using the PGIMER student portal.

    PGIMER Admissions 2026 for UG Courses

    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.

    PGI Chandigarh UG Eligibility Criteria

    CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    B.Sc

    25

    10+2 examination in science stream with 50% marks + PGIMER Paramedical

    BPT

    —

    10+2 examination in (PCB/PCMB and English) with 50% marks

    B.Optom-10+2 examination in PCB/PCMB with 60% marks  

    PGIMER Admission Process for UG Courses

    • Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria. 

    • Students need to give for the PGIMER Paramedical examiantion to apply for B.Sc courses. 

    • Eligible candidates can apply for PGIMER admissions. 

    • Qualified candidates should attend the counselling session.

    • The candidates will be shortlisted for PGIMER admissions based on the scores obtained in the qualifying examination.

    • Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the registered mobile number/email ID.

    • The final selected candidate should submit the required documents along with payment of the PGIMER admission fee to complete the admission process.

    Also See: PGIMER Chandigarh Placements

    PGIMER Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

    The colelge offers a total of 37 courses at the postgraduate levels. Some of the courses include MS General Surgery, MD Paediatrics, M.Sc Nursing and others. PRIMER seat intake and eligibility criteria are given below.

    PGIMER PG Eligibility Criteria

    CourseSeat Intake Eligibility Criteria

    MDS

    3

    BDS degree + INI CET

    M.Sc

    21

    55% in B.Sc or B.Sc. Medical Technology degree

    MS

    118

    MBBS degree + INI CET

    MD

    208

    PGIMER Admission Process for PG Courses

    • Take the INI CET, get a passing grade and meet the INI CET cutoff standards.

    • Candidates must register and take part in INI CET counselling if they meet the eligibility requirements for the cutoff score.

    • Enter college preferences in the appropriate order.

    • Candidates will be shortlisted for PGIMER admissions based on INI CET results, selections made, and categories.

    • Visit the campus of PGIMER Chandigarh once you have been assigned.

    • Candidates should submit the necessary documents along with payment of the PGIMER admission fee to complete the admission process. 

    PGIMER Admissions 2026 for Doctoral Courses

    The DM and M.Ch courses in PGI Chandigarh are offered in disciplines like DM Cardiology, M.Ch Neurosurgery, M.Ch Urology, DM Endocrinology, and others. Students need to meet the eligibility criteria before applying to any doctoral courses.

    PGIMER Chandigarh Doctoral Eligibility Criteria

    CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    DM

    46


    MD and MS degree + INI CET

    M.Ch

    52

    PGIMER Admission Process for Doctoral Courses

    • Candidates must take the INI CET and acquire a passing score.

    • Admissions are offered to candidates who 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 based on their INI CET score, category, and choices.

    • Visit the campus of PGIMER Chandigarh after admission is granted.

    • To complete the PGIMER admission procedure, candidates should submit the documents, and paying the course fee is the final step.

    PGIMER Counselling

    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.

    PGIMER Results

    Candidates must visit the official website of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh to check PGIMER results. The results are uploaded in a PDF format with names and ranks. To check results and other details, candidates must log in to the PGIMER student portal using their username and password.

    Required Documents for PGIMER Admissions

    • Mark sheet of Class X/XII 

    • Pass Certificate of Class X/XII 

    • Proof of age/date of birth (10th standard certificate/birth certificate) 

    • Migration certificate 

    • Character certificate from HOI 

    • Caste certificate

    • PwD certificate

    • Passport-size photograph 

    • Graduation certificate

    • Entrance Test scorecard

    • Medical Fitness Certificate

    Also See: PGIMER Facilities

    Note: The student pursuing the postgraduate and postdoctoral courses at PGIMER Chandigarh is required to write a thesis/dissertation on a particular subject. Aspirants are required to submit all the mentioned documents before the given time limit to secure a seat.

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    PGIMER Chandigarh Facilities

    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 medic...
    Boys Hostel
    Girls Hostel
    Medical/Hospital
    Library
    Sports
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    Swimming Pool

    Student Reviews for PGIMER Chandigarh

    College Infrastructure: 4.3/5
    Academics: 4.7/5
    Placements: 3/5
    Value for Money: 5/5
    Campus Life: 4.3/5

    fantastic

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    College Infrastructure

    The campus infrastructure here is genuinely top-notch! From the sleek, modern classrooms equipped with all the latest tech to the super cozy and well-maintained study spaces, it's clear a lot of thought went into making this a great environment for learning and chilling. The library is a dream, and even the common areas are designed to make you feel right at home. Plus, getting around is a breeze with how everything's laid out. Honestly, it makes student life so much smoother and more enjoyable!

    It teaches life lessons not bookish lessons.

    College Infrastructure

    Pgimer has excellent infrastructure though it doesn't has classroom for BPT course yet but they are working on it. Other than that the ICU, OT setups and hospital setups are better than most other. Hehe

    Very good experience

    Verified Review

    College Infrastructure

    PGIMER has strong well equipped, clinical and research facilities, modern technology devices, modern labs spacious wards. accessible, patient care areas and good academic areas, though some areas need periodic updates.

    Have a question related to PGIMER Chandigarh ?

    Hello there,

    Here’s a breakdown of the fees for MBBS and BDS courses, along with the NEET 2023 cut-off scores for various categories:

    MBBS Course Fees:

    • Government Medical Colleges :

      • The fees typically range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per annum, depending on the state and institution.

    • Private Medical

    Yes, there are opportunities of placement in private institutes and universities.
    But, if you have passed your M.Sc. from a government institute, chances are pretty low.

    Below is the list of  some jobs you can get after M.Sc biotechnology and i have added the rough salary that you would get

    Post graduate Institute of Medical Education Research conducts its own entrance examination for providing admission in Master of Science Medical biotechnology courses. The pattern of the entrance examination is mentioned below:

    • The examination will be conducted in the online mode
    • The duration of the examination will be 180 minutes
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    PGIMER Chandigarh Contact Address

    Address:
    Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160012, India

    PGIMER Chandigarh Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Who can apply for PGIMER Chandigarh?

    Candidates who have completed 10+2 in relevant subjects can apply for PGIMER Chandigarh. Candidates interested in applying for PG courses are required to appear for INI CET entrance examination. 

    2: Is PGIMER Chandigarh government or private?

    PGIMER Chandigarh is a government institute that was established in 1962. The institute has been recognised as an institute of national importance by the Government of India. 

    3: What is the NIRF ranking of PGIMER in 2025?

    According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, PGIMER or PGI Chandigarh has secured the second position in the medical domain with NIRF score of 82.58.

    4: What is PGI Chandigarh famous for?

    PGIMER or PGI Chandigarh is a premier government medical institution that has gained the recognition of ‘Institute of National Importance’ and provides educational, medical research, and training resources for its students, covering all areas of expertise, including specialities, super specialities, and sub specialities.

    5: Is PGIMER Chandigarh a Government university or private?

    The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is a public university established in the year 1962. The college is also recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

    6: Is PGIMER better than AIIMS?

    As per NIRF ranking 2025, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh has been ranked 2nd under the Medical Category.

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