PGIMER Chandigarh BPH : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

PGIMER Chandigarh offers the Bachelor in Public Health [BPH] as a four-year full-time undergraduate programme comprising three years of academic study and one year of mandatory internship. The programme equips students with skills in epidemiology, health promotion, community health, environmental health, and health administration, with clinical training at one of India's foremost tertiary care medical institutions. PGIMER ranks 3 in Collegedunia's 2025 India Medical Colleges list. Admission is through the PGIMER CBT; total tuition for the programme is Rs 2,740, with 15 seats available.

PGIMER BPH 2026 admission notification is expected in late June 2026. The entrance CBT is tentatively scheduled for early August 2026. Candidates should monitor pgimer.edu.in for the official notification and application window.

Key Points

• PGIMER Chandigarh is an Institute of National Importance and one of India's highest-ranked medical institutions.
• BPH is a four-year full-time programme (3 academic years + 1-year mandatory internship); the course commences in October.
• Only 15 seats are available per cycle (8 General, 4 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST), making admission highly competitive.
• Admission is through the PGIMER CBT; candidates from any subject stream (not limited to Science) are eligible, along with ANM and health worker certificate holders.
• Total tuition fee for four years is Rs 2,740; no stipend is provided for BPH students.

PGIMER BPH Fees

BPH Fee Structure

• Total tuition fee for the four-year BPH programme (including one year of mandatory internship) is Rs 2,740; a refundable security deposit of Rs 5,000 is payable at the time of admission and returned on programme completion.
• Fee figures are from third-party sources; candidates must verify the exact current fee from the official PGIMER BPH Admission 2026 notification at pgimer.edu.in.
• Hostel accommodation on campus is available for BPH students; hostel charges are around Rs 1,200 per year (payable separately).

PGIMER BPH Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• PGIMER BPH 2026 admission dates have not been officially announced; all dates are based on the 2025 admission cycle and are tentative.
• Candidates must apply online through pgimer.edu.in when the official notification is released, typically in late June.
• Selection is based purely on merit in the PGIMER CBT; there is no interview. Counselling is conducted in up to two rounds.
• Candidates must carry original 10+2 marksheets (or ANM certificate), category certificate if applicable, and government-issued photo ID at counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any subject stream from a recognized Board or University, OR hold an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) / Male Health Worker / Female Health Worker certificate from a recognized institution.
• Must qualify the PGIMER CBT; selection is strictly on merit based on CBT score.
• No upper age limit is prescribed; candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria specified in the current official PGIMER BPH admission notification.

Admission Process

• Watch for the official PGIMER BPH 2026 notification at pgimer.edu.in, expected in late June 2026.
• Apply online; pay the application fee of Rs 1,500 (General/OBC) or Rs 1,200 (SC/ST); PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
• Appear for the PGIMER CBT (100 MCQs, 90 minutes; questions from General Science, English, and General Knowledge at 10+2 level; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer).
• Download admit card from the PGIMER portal before the exam date.
• Check the result and merit list on pgimer.edu.in; shortlisted candidates appear for counselling in order of merit.
• Report for counselling with original documents; pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

PGIMER BPH Scholarships 2026

BPH Scholarships Available

• Government scholarship portals typically open in August to October each year; eligible candidates should apply immediately on opening.
• As PGIMER is in Chandigarh (a Union Territory), students apply for UT-level scholarships, not state scholarships.