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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

How to apply for BSc Nursing at PGIMER Chandigarh 2026?

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.

Is PGIMERChandigarh BSc Nursing open to male candidates?

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.

Does PGIMERChandigarh have a management quota or NRI quota?

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.

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

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.

PGIMER Chandigarh Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Dental ranking by Collegedunia.com is 246 out of 300 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 5 out of 338 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Medical Compare	#26 out of 517 in India 2026 #2nd in Chandigarh	#3 out of 632 in India 2025 #1st in Chandigarh
Dental Compare	#246 out of 300 in India 2026 #2nd in Chandigarh	#5 out of 338 in India 2025 #1st in Chandigarh

The Week Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Overall ranking by The Week is 5 out of 16 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking
Overall Compare	#5 out of 16 in India 2024

NIRF Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Overall ranking by NIRF is 33 out of 200 colleges in India in 2025. PGIMER Chandigarh Medical ranking by NIRF is 2 out of 50 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 2 out of 50 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Medical Compare	#2 out of 50 in India 2025 #1st in Chandigarh	#2 out of 50 in India 2024 #1st in Chandigarh	#2 out of 50 in India 2023 #1st in Chandigarh
Overall Compare	#33 out of 200 in India 2025 #1st in Chandigarh	-	-

IIRF Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Medical ranking by IIRF is 3 out of 70 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 3 out of 70 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Medical Compare	#3 out of 70 in India 2026	#3 out of 70 in India 2025	#3 out of 113 in India 2024 #1st in Chandigarh
Physiotherapy Compare	-	#2 out of 32 in India 2025	-

US News Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Overall ranking by US News is 1060 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022 and it was 990 out of 1467 colleges in International in 2021.

Stream / Category	2022 Ranking	2021 Ranking
Overall Compare	#1060 out of 2000 in International 2022	#990 out of 1467 in International 2021

CWUR Ranking

PGIMER Chandigarh Overall ranking by Center for World University Rankings is 1060 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2025 and it was 1092 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Overall Compare	#1060 out of 2000 in International 2025	#1092 out of 2000 in International 2022

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