PGIMER Chandigarh majorly offers admission to PG and Doctoral programs in Medicine, including MD/MS, DM/M.Ch, MPH, and a few UG programs such as B.Sc Nursing. PGIMER conducts admissions twice a year, in January and July for PG & Super-Specialty programs.
- Total Seats: 610 (MD/MS) and 93 (B.Sc Nursing)
- Entrance Exams: INI-CET for MS/MD and INI-SS for DM and M.Ch
- Eligibility Criteria (MD/MS): MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India, along with a one-year Internship
- Cutoff: INI-CET 2025 cutoff rank ranged from 28 to 16861 (MS) and 13 to 20124 (MD).
Furthermore, admission to programs like B.Sc Nursing and BPT is based on their own entrance exam, i.e, PGIMER Entrance Test. Candidates have to register on the official website of PGIMER for the respective entrance exams.
PGIMER Chandigarh Important Dates
PGIMER offers admission to MD/MS courses based on the INI-CET Score, and for other UG courses, PGIMER conducts its own Entrance Test.
INI CET January 2026 Session Dates
Below are the important dates for the INI CET January 2026 session:
| Events |
Dates |
| INI CET Admit Card |
Nov 01, 2025 |
| INI CET 2025 exam Date |
Nov 09, 2025 |
| INI CET Result |
Nov 15, 2025 |
PGIMER Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing Important Dates 2026
Below is a table showing the tentative dates of PGIMER B.Sc Nursing Entrance Test:
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
| Online Registration |
First Week of June 2026 |
| Application Form Closes |
Last Week of June 2026 |
| Exam Date |
Last Sunday of July 2026 |
| Declaration of Result |
First/Second Week of August 2026 |
| Counseling Start Date |
Mid-August 2026 |
PGIMER Chandigarh MD/MS Admission 2026
Admission to MD/MS program is based on the INI-CET followed by Counseling. Candidates must have completed MBBS to be eligible for admission.
| Course |
Specialisation |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| MD |
General Medicine, Dermatology, Radiotherapy, Pediatrics, Pharmacology & more |
MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India, along with a one-year internship |
INI-CET |
| MS |
General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT |
PGIMER Chandigarh MD/MS Admission Process
Admission criteria for MD/MS courses at PGIMER Chandigarh are:
- Must have an MBBS degree from an MCI-recognized university.
- Completion of a 12-month rotatory internship.
- Reserved seats are available for SC, ST, OBC, physically disabled, rural area candidates, and foreign nationals.
- Candidates apply online, qualify the entrance exam, and then complete counseling and admission formalities as per category and seat availability.
- Counseling is offline at PGIMER for both Sponsored and non-sponsored candidates.
- During counseling, candidates choose course preferences based on rank, and seats are allocated by merit, preferences, and seat availability.
- Candidates pay a counseling fee (approx. INR 2485 in the first round).
- If a candidate misses a counseling round, they may participate in subsequent rounds but lose priority.
- Those allocated seats must report within the specified time to confirm admission by document verification and security deposit payment.
- Spot counseling rounds may be held if seats remain vacant after regular rounds.
PGIMER Chandigarh M.D Cutoff 2025
Here is a table showing the INI-CET MD course-wise closing rank cutoff for 2025 across various MD courses for the General category:
PGIMER Chandigarh M.S Cutoff 2025
Here is a table showing the INI-CET MS course-wise closing rank cutoff for 2025 for the General category:
PGIMER Chandigarh B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
PGIMER Chandigarh offers a full-time 4-year B.Sc Nursing program at the UG level, with admissions based solely on performance in the PGIMER Entrance Test conducted by the institute. The total seat intake for the course is 93, and the program is exclusively open to female candidates.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum 45% aggregate for SC/ST and reserved categories.
- Age limit: 17-25 years.
Selection Criteria:
- Selection in the B.Sc Nursing course is based on the performance of PGIMER Entrance Test.
- Shortlisted candidates participate in offline counseling at PGIMER
PGIMER B.Sc Nursing Cutoff
Below is a table showing the last two years' cutoff of B.Sc Nursing at PGIMER:
| Category |
Cutoff Percentile 2025 |
Cutoff Percentile 2024 |
| General (UR) |
98.7938 & above |
98.7987 & above |
| OBC |
98.0394 & above |
96.9103 & above |
| SC |
94.8299 & above |
96.4972 & above |
| ST |
91.2454 & above |
86.1069 & above |
| PwBD |
UR – 57.5782 & above
SC/ST/OBC - 44.1480 |
UR- 51.1254
SC/ST/OBC - 44.1480 |
PGIMER Chandigarh UG Courses Admission 2026
PGIMER also offers BPT, BSc, B.Optom, BMLS, BASLP, and BPH courses at the UG level. Admission to these courses is based on the PGIMER Entrance Test or INI-CET depnding on thje
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- Minimum 45% aggregate for SC/ST and reserved categories.
- Age limit: 17-25 years.
PGIMER Chandigarh PG and Post PG Courses Admission 2026
PGIMER also offers DM, M.Ch, MDS, MSc, MPH, and MHA programs at PG Level.
Selection Process
- Admission to MDS is based on INI CET conducted by AIIMS Delhi.
- Admission to DM and M.Ch is based on INI SS conducted by AIIMS Delhi.
- Admission to other courses is based on PGIMER’s own entrance test.
| Course |
Specialisation |
Eligibility |
| DM |
Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Immunology & more |
Post Graduation |
| M.Ch |
CTVS, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery |
Post Graduation |
| MDS |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pedodontics |
BDS + PGIMER |
| MSc |
Nursing, Biotechnology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & more |
Graduation with 50% |
| MPH |
- |
Graduation with 60% |
| MHA |
- |
Graduation with 50% |
PGIMER Chandigarh MDS Cutoff 2025
The table shows the INI-CET MDS course-wise closing rank cutoff for 2025 at PGIMER Chandigarh for the General category:
PGIMER Chandigarh PhD Admission
PGIMER offers a three-year Ph.D. program in various medical specialisations. Admission is based on a written entrance exam and an interview conducted by the institute.
| Course |
Specialisations |
Eligibility |
| Ph.D |
CTVS, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics & more |
MD/MS or equivalent with 55% marks |
PGIMER Chandigarh Fellowship & Post Doctoral Fellowship Admission 2026
PGIMER also offers 1-year Fellowship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship programs in more than 20 specialisations. Admission to Fellowship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship courses at PGIMER is based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute.
PGIMER Chandigarh Fellowship Courses
Here are the various specialisations and eligibility criteria for PGIMER Chandigarh Fellowship Courses:
| Specialisation |
Eligibility |
| Breast Surgery |
MS (Surgery) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
| Medical Parasitology |
MD (Microbiology) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
| PET Imaging |
MD (Nuclear Medicine) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
| High-Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology |
MS (Obst. & Gynaecology) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
| Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation |
MS (Surgery) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
| Pediatric Radiology |
MD (Radiology) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Specialisations & Eligibility
| Specialisation |
Eligibility |
| Pediatric Neurosurgery |
M.Ch (Neurosurgery) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute |
| Vascular Neurosurgery |
| Skull Base Surgery |
| Lab Immunology & Molecular Lab Hematology |
MD (Pathology) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute with 2 years of Senior Residency in the concerned specialty of Pathology |
| Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia |
DM (Cardiac Anesthesia) or Equivalent from an MCI-Recognized University/Institute |
PGIMER Chandigarh Fellowship & Post-Doctoral Fellowship Selection Criteria
The selection of the candidates for admission to PGIMER Chandigarh Fellowship & Post Doctoral Fellowship courses is based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute. For the Post-Doctoral Fellowship, the institute also conducts a practical exam after the written entrance exam.
PGIMER Chandigarh Admission FAQs
Ques. What is the counseling process for PGIMER PG courses?
Ans. Counseling for MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch is conducted by AIIMS Delhi through INI CET. Candidates who are allotted a seat at PGIMER must report to the institute for document verification and admission formalities.
Ques. How hard is it to get into PGI Chandigarh for MD/MS? What rank should one aim for in the INI-CET?
Ans. Getting into PGI Chandigarh is very competitive. For general category seats in MD/MS, one typically needs a rank under 150 - 300 in the INI-CET exam. For high-demand programs like Radiology or Dermatology, a rank within the top 50 may be needed. For other branches like Anaesthesia or Pathology, ranks up to 800–1000 might still have a chance, depending on the category and seat availability.
Ques. What if I can’t join PGI Chandigarh on time after allotment? Can I delay or hold the seat?
Ans. No, PGI is strict about reporting dates. If the students don’t join within the specified period, your seat is forfeited and go to the next candidate. There’s no provision to hold or defer your seat in PGI Chandigarh.
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