PGIMER Chandigarh MD/MS Admission 2026

MD/MS admission at PGIMER Chandigarh for the July 2026 session was based only on INI-CET rank. AIIMS New Delhi managed the online allotment at aiimsexams.ac.in. PGIMER offered 134 seats for this session, and the course fee was INR 3,370 per year.

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PGIMER MD/MS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students needed an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college. For the July 2026 session, the internship had to be completed by June 30, 2026.

PGIMER MD/MS Selection Criteria 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh allotted MD/MS seats through INI-CET rank. Students selected the institute and specialisation during online choice filling.

• Reservation: SC/ST 5%, OBC 27%, PwBD 5% as horizontal reservation, and Rural Service 5% for candidates with at least 2 years of service in areas with population below 5,000.
• PGIMER had no EWS category seats for INI-CET July 2026.
• The minimum qualifying percentile in INI-CET was 50th percentile for General/OBC/EWS and 45th percentile for SC/ST.
• MD Radiodiagnosis and MD Dermatology usually draw very high competition at PGIMER because of strong demand.
• Sponsored candidates were placed in a separate merit list and attended counselling on the PGIMER Chandigarh campus.

Key Insight: PGIMER Chandigarh has no rural service bond after MD/MS completion. A student who withdraws midway must pay INR 1,00,000 if leaving within 6 months and INR 5,00,000 if leaving after 6 months. No extra security deposit is forfeited beyond this. Residents receive INR 56,100 as monthly basic pay from the first day.

How to Apply for MD/MS at PGIMER Chandigarh?

• Go to aiimsexams.ac.in and register for the INI-CET January or July session.
• Complete the online form, upload the needed documents, and pay the fee.
• Take the INI-CET Computer-Based Test, which has 200 MCQs, a 3-hour duration, and 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.
• Check the INI-CET result and merit list on aiimsexams.ac.in.
• After the result, register for INI-CET counselling on aiimsexams.ac.in.
• Fill choices for institute and specialisation within the choice-filling period.
• Accept the allotted seat online and report to PGIMER Chandigarh before the joining deadline.
• Bring original documents and pay the PGIMER institutional fee of INR 3,070 per year at joining.

Students value PGIMER for its strong reputation among medical colleges in India and its recognised position in Asia and worldwide. This standing can add value to the degree and may support future opportunities abroad.

PGIMER Chandigarh DM/M.Ch Admission 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh admits students to DM and M.Ch through INI SS, the entrance and counselling process for super-specialty seats at Institutes of National Importance. Since PGIMER is an INI, AIIMS Delhi conducts counselling for these seats, and MCC is not involved.

PGIMER DM/M.Ch Eligibility Criteria

PGIMER DM/M.Ch Selection Process

INI SS uses 2 stages for selection. Stage 1 is a 90-minute Computer-Based Test with 80 MCQs and 1/3 negative marking. Only candidates shortlisted after Stage 1 can appear for Stage 2.

• PGIMER Chandigarh conducts Stage 2 as a Departmental Assessment for shortlisted candidates.
• The final INI SS merit list is prepared from performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2.
• Students submit online preferences for institute and specialisation during choice filling.
• Seats are allotted only by merit. PGIMER has no management quota or NRI quota seats for DM/M.Ch.

Key Insight: In INI SS Round 2, a candidate who chooses upgradation after a Round 1 allotment must join the upgraded institute if allotted. Not joining the upgraded Round 2 seat leads to a penalty of INR 3,00,000. Candidates who want to keep their Round 1 seat should freeze it.

How to Apply for DM/M.Ch at PGIMER Chandigarh?

• Register for INI SS at aiimsexams.ac.in during the application period.
• Appear for the INI SS Stage 1 CBT at the allotted exam centre.
• If shortlisted, attend the Stage 2 Departmental Assessment at PGIMER Chandigarh in person.
• Check the final INI SS merit list and register for counselling at aiimsexams.ac.in.
• Enter institute and specialisation choices in the choice-filling window.
• Accept the allotted seat and report to PGIMER with original documents by the joining deadline.

PGIMER Chandigarh BSc Nursing Admission 2026

BSc Nursing admission at PGIMER Chandigarh is done through an entrance exam conducted by the institute. The 4-year BSc Nursing course has 93 seats, and the 2-year Post-Basic BSc Nursing course has 62 seats. Together, both programmes have 155 seats.

PGIMER BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria

PGIMER BSc Nursing Selection Criteria 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh prepares the BSc Nursing merit list only from the entrance exam score. Class 12 marks do not get extra weightage. Counselling is held offline at PGIMER Chandigarh.

• The exam format is 100 MCQs in a Computer-Based Test of 90 minutes, with 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 negative mark for each wrong answer.
• The paper covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Aptitude for Nursing at Class 12 level.
• The 4-year BSc Nursing seat split is 47 seats General, 25 seats OBC, 14 seats SC, 7 seats ST, and 5 seats PwBD within the total of 93 seats.
• Students appearing for Class 12 in 2026 could apply provisionally, but they had to submit the passing certificate at least 10 days before the exam.

How to Apply for BSc Nursing at PGIMER Chandigarh?

• Visit pgimer.edu.in and open the BSc Nursing 2026 application link.
• Register with basic details and enter personal and academic information.
• Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee of INR 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS or INR 1,200 for SC/ST. PwBD candidates do not have to pay the fee.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
• Download the admit card from pgimer.edu.in about 10 days before the exam date.

PGIMER Chandigarh Other Programs Admission 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh also conducts institute-level entrance exams for paramedical, PhD, Fellowship, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship programmes. The institute publishes applications and notices on pgimer.edu.in.

Paramedical options 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, and 6 other allied health programmes. The paramedical application fee is INR 1,500 for General/OBC/Sponsored candidates and INR 1,200 for SC/ST candidates.

PGIMER Chandigarh Scholarships and Stipend 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh does not give institutional merit scholarships to Nursing or paramedical students. PG medical residents, however, receive a monthly stipend and allowances as given below:

• MD/MS and DM/M.Ch residents: Basic pay of INR 56,100 per month under 7th Central Pay Commission rules. It starts from the date of joining and does not need a separate application.
• Book Allowance: INR 2,000 per year for regular PG residents who are not sponsored candidates.
• Thesis Allowance: INR 5,000 as a one-time lump sum after thesis submission for regular residents.
• Nursing and paramedical students may apply for state or UT government scholarships through scholarships.gov.in. Chandigarh UT scholarship windows usually open from August to October every year.
• Sponsored PG candidates are not eligible for book allowance or thesis allowance. They also do not get hostel facilities.