PGIMER Chandigarh PG Diploma Public Health: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No. PGDPHM at PGIMER is exclusively for government-sponsored candidates. Only medical officers employed in Central/State/UT government health services, autonomous bodies, or government medical colleges are eligible. Private practitioners and doctors at private hospitals cannot apply.

Ans. PGIMER offers 10 seats per session in the PGDPHM programme. Selection is through a Computer-Based Test (100 MCQs on Public Health, 90 minutes) followed by a mandatory interview. Since seats are limited and eligibility is restricted to government-sponsored officers, competition depends on the number of applications received each year.

Ans. No. PGIMER does not provide hostel accommodation for PGDPHM students. Candidates must arrange their own accommodation in Chandigarh. This is different from other PGIMER programmes where campus hostel facilities are available.

Ans. The PGIMER PGDPHM Entrance Test is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 100 MCQs to be completed in 90 minutes. Questions cover Public Health topics including epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and community medicine. Candidates shortlisted on merit are then called for a mandatory interview.

Ans. Yes. Since PGDPHM is a government-sponsored programme, students continue to draw their regular government salary throughout the one-year programme. The course fee of ₹4,570 (including a refundable security deposit of ₹1,000) is typically borne by the sponsoring department.

Ans. The PGDPHM is a postgraduate diploma from PGIMER, an Institute of National Importance, recognised by NMC. Whether it qualifies for promotion or selection-grade benefits depends on the rules of the individual state/central government health department. Candidates should verify with their sponsoring department’s service rules before applying.