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PGIMER Chandigarh offers the Master in Medical Laboratory Technology [MMLT] in Microbiology as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme exclusively for sponsored and deputed candidates. PGIMER is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and ranks 3 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list. The programme provides advanced specialised training in Microbiology laboratory techniques, quality systems, and research methodology in one of India’s highest-volume tertiary referral hospitals. Admission is through the PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT; the total course fee is Rs 6,440.

PGIMER MSc/MLT July 2026 session: the application window closed on 9 May 2026. The entrance CBT is scheduled for 31 May 2026 and the result is expected on 8 June 2026 (tentative). Candidates who applied should download their admit cards from pgimer.edu.in before the exam date.

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PGIMER Chandigarh is an Institute of National Importance and one of India’s premier academic medical centres.
MMLT Microbiology is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme for sponsored/deputed working laboratory technicians.
Candidates must be employed at a recognised teaching or research hospital and apply with an institutional sponsorship/deputation letter.
Admission is through the PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes, negative marking); held twice a year for January and July sessions.
Total course fee is Rs 6,440; many employing institutions bear this cost under deputation norms.

PGIMER MMLT (Microbiology) Fees

MMLT (Microbiology) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (2-Year Programme)	Rs 6,440
Total Fees	Rs 6,440

Total course fee of Rs 6,440 covers the two-year MMLT programme; candidates should verify the exact breakup from the official PGIMER MSc/MLT Admission notification at pgimer.edu.in.
Many employing institutions bear the course fee under deputation/sponsorship norms; candidates should check with their HR or academic department.
Hostel accommodation may be available on campus for outstation deputed candidates; charges are payable separately.

PGIMER MMLT (Microbiology) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
PGIMER MSc/MLT Application Opens (July 2026 Session)	April 10, 2026
PGIMER MSc/MLT Application Deadline	May 9, 2026
PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT Entrance Exam	May 31, 2026
Result Declaration	June 8, 2026 (Tentative)
Counselling / Seat Allotment	June 2026 (Tentative)
Course Commencement	July 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT	May 9, 2026	May 31, 2026	June 8, 2026 (Tentative)

PGIMER MSc/MLT July 2026 session: application period was open from 10 April to 9 May 2026; the entrance CBT is scheduled for 31 May 2026 and the result is expected on 8 June 2026.
MMLT programmes are open exclusively to sponsored/deputed candidates; applicants must be employed as laboratory technicians in a recognised teaching or research hospital and apply with an institutional sponsorship letter.
Candidates must appear for the PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes, negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer) from their respective PGIMER-designated exam centres.
Seat allotment and counselling are conducted by PGIMER after result declaration; selected candidates must report with original documents and institutional sponsorship letter.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Must hold B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent B.Sc. Medical Technology in the relevant subject) from a university/institute recognised by PGIMER, with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent (50 percent for SC/ST candidates).
Must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience as a laboratory technician in Microbiology from a recognised teaching/research hospital or institution.
Must be sponsored or deputed by the employing institution; an official sponsorship/deputation letter is mandatory at the time of application.
Must qualify the PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes, negative marking).

Admission Process

Register on the PGIMER online portal (pgimer.edu.in) during the application window (April to May); obtain a sponsorship/deputation letter from your employing institution.
Pay the application fee of Rs 1,500 (General/OBC/Sponsored) or Rs 1,200 (SC/ST); PwBD candidates are exempt.
Download the admit card and appear for the PGIMER MSc/MLT CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes); negative marking of 0.5 per wrong answer applies.
Check the result (expected 8 June 2026) on the PGIMER portal; shortlisted candidates receive seat allotment communication.
Report to PGIMER Chandigarh with original certificates: B.Sc. degree, experience certificate (3 years), sponsorship letter, category certificate (if any); pay the course fee to confirm admission.

PGIMER MMLT (Microbiology) Scholarships 2026

MMLT (Microbiology) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	As per government norms	Family income below Rs 8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per UT/State norms	Reserved-category candidates; apply at scholarships.gov.in or respective state portal

MMLT candidates are typically deputed by their employing institution, which may bear tuition fees under the terms of the deputation.
Government scholarship windows typically open August to October; eligible candidates should check scholarships.gov.in or the respective UT/state scholarship portal.

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