Question 1

Which entrance exam is accepted for MD/MS admission at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

PGIMERChandigarh MD/MS admission is based on INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test), conducted by AIIMS New Delhi at aiimsexams.ac.in. NEET PG is not accepted at PGIMER for MD/MS. Admissions happen twice yearly, in January and July sessions.

Question 2

How many MD/MS seats does PGIMER Chandigarh have for the July 2026 session?

Accepted Answer

PGIMERChandigarh has 134 seats in the INI-CET July 2026 session, the second highest among all Institutes of National Importance after AIIMS New Delhi. No EWS category seats are available at PGIMER for the July 2026 intake. Seat distribution includes 5% SC/ST, 27% OBC, 5% PwBD (horizontal), and 5% rural service reservation.

Question 3

What is the eligibility for INI-CET to get admission at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution and have completed one year of rotatory internship by June 30, 2026 (for the July session). Minimum MBBS aggregate required: 55% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% for SC/ST candidates. NMC or State Medical Council registration is mandatory.

Question 4

Is there a service bond after MD/MS at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

There is no rural or government service bond after completing MD/MS at PGIMER Chandigarh. However, leaving the programme before completion carries financial penalties: INR 1,00,000 if withdrawal happens within 6 months of joining and INR 5,00,000 if after 6 months.

Question 5

What is the monthly stipend for PG residents at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

PG residents (MD/MS, DM, M.Ch) at PGIMERChandigarh receive a basic pay of INR 56,100 per month under the 7th Central Pay Commission norms from the date of joining. Additional allowances include an annual book allowance of INR 2,000 and a one-time thesis allowance of INR 5,000 for regular (non-sponsored) candidates.

Question 6

What is the difference between INI-CET and INI SS at PGIMER Chandigarh?

Accepted Answer

INI-CET is for admission to MD and MS (postgraduate) programmes at PGIMER Chandigarh. INI SS is for admission to DM and M.Ch (super-specialty) programmes. INI-CET is a single Computer-Based Test (200 MCQ, 3 hours). INI SS is a two-stage process: Stage 1 CBT (80 MCQ, 90 minutes) followed by a Stage 2 Departmental Assessment at the PGIMER campus.

Question 7

How to apply for BSc Nursing at PGIMER Chandigarh 2026?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must apply online at pgimer.edu.in. The application window for 2026 is June 1 to June 30, 2026. The application fee is INR 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates are fee-exempt. The entrance exam is scheduled for July 24, 2026, as a Computer-Based Test of 100 MCQs in 90 minutes.

Question 8

Is PGIMERChandigarh BSc Nursing open to male candidates?

Accepted Answer

The 4-year BSc Nursing programme at PGIMER Chandigarh is open to female candidates only. Male candidates are eligible for the 2-year Post-Basic BSc Nursing programme. The Post-Basic programme requires a GNM qualification with a minimum of 50% marks and valid nursing registration.

Question 9

Does PGIMERChandigarh have a management quota or NRI quota?

Accepted Answer

No. PGIMER Chandigarh is a central government Institute of National Importance. It does not have a management quota, NRI quota, or institutional quota. All seats across MD/MS, DM/M.Ch, BSc Nursing, and paramedical programmes are filled through merit and centralised or institute-level admission processes.

Question 10

What paramedical courses can I get through the PGIMER Chandigarh Paramedical Entrance Exam 2026?

Accepted Answer

The PGIMERChandigarh Paramedical Entrance Exam 2026 offers admission to 12 programmes across 113 seats. These include Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science, BSc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, BSc Radiotherapy Technology, Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, BSc Medical Technology (Operation Theatre and Dialysis Therapy), Bachelor of Public Health, and others. The exam is on July 31, 2026, and the application deadline is July 2, 2026.

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