Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
HighLights
Popular Program
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:
Important Dates
PGIMER Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance exams. 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:
MS Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: INI CET
| 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 |
Cut OFF
PGIMER Chandigarh Cut Offs 2025
Commonly asked questions On Cutoffs
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:
| 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 | – / – |
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.
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.
Placements
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 |
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Infrastructure
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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