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Q:   Does PGIMER accept NEET score?
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As per resources and information availaible, the initial entrance exam which is accepted by PGIMER Chandigarh for admission is INI CET. There may be a chance that NEET-PG is also conisdered for admission but INI CET is the considered for admission to majority of the courses. Other than this, PGIMER also conducts its own entrance exam for admission to various courses. So basically you have to score a good marks in NEET PG. I repeat NEET PG it isn't NEET (UG) . If you score a good marks in the NEET PG then you can apply here very easily and also you will be able to sit for the PGIMER official ENTRANCE test.

Q:   Do we need to give entrance exam for admission in MSc at PGIMER?
A: 

PGIMER Chandigarh accepts its own entrance exam for admisssion to M.Sc courses. However, admission to other PG courses such as MD/ MS/ M.Ch/ DM at PGIMER Chandigarh is done on the basis of score in INI CET followed by counseling. PGIMER Chandigarh conducts its own entrance exam for admission to other UG, PG, and Doctoral courses. The total seat intake for M.Sc at PGIMER Chandigarh is 25 seats.

Q:   What are the pros and cons of PGIMER, Chandigarh?
A: 

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh is an excellent choice for Medical students wishing to pursue PG education with the following Pros & Cons of the institute listed below:

ProsCons
Focus on Research & superspecialty programmesHigh Competition/ Cutoff
Strong Infrastructure & Linked HospitalsSlow Administration/ Other processes
Guaranteed Career Prospects and NetworkLess focus on UG courses/ Comparatively stronger PG offerings
Q:   Is PGIMER, Chandigarh going to start an MBBS course?
A: 

Yes, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research is planning on launching its MBBS course with a current planned seat-intake of 100.

Further this course is planned to launch on PGIMER's new satellite campus located in Sarangpur.

However this plan is currently in its early stages without any concrete launch date or time table announced.

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Q:   How many students were placed in the PGIMER placements?
A: 

A total of 383 students have been placed during the PGIMER placements 2025. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of students placed in past years:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

14 (UG 3-year)

162 (UG 4-year)

18 (PG 1-year)

70 (PG 2-year) 

70 (PG 3-year)

19 (UG 3-year)

178 (UG 4-year)

16 (PG 1-year)

70 (PG 2-year) 

70 (PG 3-year)

16 (UG 3-year)

198 (UG 4-year)

18 (PG 1-year)

106 (PG 2-year) 

282 (PG 3-year)

No. of Students Placed

3 (UG 3-year)

100 (UG 4-year)

14 (PG 1-year)

60 (PG 2-year) 

25 (PG 3-year)

3 (UG 3-year)

112 (UG 4-year)

10 (PG 1-year)

10 (PG 2-year) 

20 (PG 3-year)

7 (UG 3-year)

120 (UG 4-year)

16 (PG 1-year)

40 (PG 2-year) 

200 (PG 3-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Q:   How successful are the placements at PGIMER?
A: 

PGIMER has been providing successful placements over the years. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the PGIMER Placement 2025:

Course 

Total Students (2025)

Students Placed (2025)

Median Salary (2025)

UG 3-year

16

7

INR 11 LPA

UG 4-year

198

120

INR 12 LPA

PG 1-year

18

16

INR 17 LPA

PG 2-year

106

40

INR 13.5 LPA

PG 3-year

282

200

INR 35 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Q:   What is the placement scenario at PGIMER?
A: 

PGIMER provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the PGIMER placements 2025:

Course 

Total Students (2025)

Students Placed (2025)

Median Salary (2025)

UG 3-year

16

7

INR 11 LPA

UG 4-year

198

120

INR 12 LPA

PG 1-year

18

16

INR 17 LPA

PG 2-year

106

40

INR 13.5 LPA

PG 3-year

282

200

INR 35 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Q:   What is hostel fees at PGI Chandigarh?
A: 

Various hostels has different fees for sanjeevani it is 500rs without food 1500 for ac 

For working women, it is 4700 INR with food

For boys hostel also it approximately to 5000

For doctor's hostel, it is different. 

Q:   What is the eligibility to get admission in Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh for UG/PG courses?
A: 

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

CoursesEligibility
M.Sc.Candidate passed with M.Sc. in Physical Anthropology, Zoology or Human Biology with 50% marks for General category and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC category candidates are also eligible to apply.
PG DiplomaCandidate should possess only MBBS degree with three year experience as General Duty Medical Officer (GDMOs) in the state government Health Services preferably in the delivery of Public Health Service are eligible to apply.
Ph.D.Candidate passed MD (Microbiology) or its equivalent from a University/ Institute 5 recognized by MCI and must have completed 02 years Senior Residency.
FNB (Fellow of National Board)Candidate passed in M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) or its equivalent from an University/ Institute recognized by MCI and Must have completed their degree.
B.Sc.Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:a.English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b.English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
DMMust be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
M.Ch.Must be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
MDCandidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MHACandidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
MPHThe candidate must possess MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/BE/MA/M. Sc with minimum marks in aggregate mentioned above from a University/ Institute recognized by the Medical /Dental/Veterinary council of India/ the Institution of Engineers (India) and UGC/AICTE and must have either completed, or due to complete, respective rotatory internship training on or before 30thJune (if applicable) and must be registered with Central /State Medical/Dental/Veterinary Registration Council. (if applicable) can apply.
MDSCandidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
Master of SurgeryCandidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MSCandidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
Q:   How many seats are available for various courses offered at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh?
A: 
Courses offerred by Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh are approved by eminent Government bodies like NMC. The combined seats available for courses offered at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh goes up to 663.
Q:   Is PGIMER as good as Amity University, Noida?
A: 

Studies are good at amity university Noida. The faculty is good and kind of strict in case of attendance. Exceptions are everywhere, most faculty which are not from the domain and are given some other subject to teach, you'll obviously face a problem in that. That happens with subjects like mathematics, electrical engineering, biostatistics, chem engineering in biotech domain. You can ask the faculty for personal attention or doubt solving session. Or can take tuitions for that.

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) is a public postgraduate medical research university located in Chandigarh, India. PGIMER Chandigarh is a deemed university and is recognised as a Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It offers educational, medical research, and training facilities in all specialties, super specialties, and sub-specialties. PGIMER Chandigarh has been ranked the 2nd Best Medical Institute in the NIRF Ranking 2023, by the Ministry of Education. It is an Institute of National Importance and has been one of the most popular postgraduate medical institutes.

 

PGIMER offers more than 50 postgraduate medical and paramedical programs.

The institute also offers Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral degrees in medical sciences.

Admissions to PGIMER Chandigarh are entrance-based followed by the respective counseling.

PGIMER accepts INI CET for admission to MD, MS, D.M, M.Ch, and MDS courses.

PGIMER Chandigarh has a 277-Acre Campus with all the necessary and modern amenities. 

According to the PGIMER Chandigarh NIRF Report 2023, the median package during PGIMER Placements stood at INR 17 LPA for PG (3-Year) Batch and INR 8 LPA for PG (2-Year) Batch. A total of 205 students of the institute are placed in its 2022 Placement Drive. Top recruiters visiting the PGIMER Placements are Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, AIIMS, and others.

So according to me PGIMER is the best institute for your higher studies .

Q:   Can I join PGIMER directly?
A: 

PGIMER, Chandigarh. Applications are invited through countrywide advertisement in leading newspapers usually during September/October and March/April for the January and July session respectively. The entrance examination is held in December for the January session and in the June for July session.

So basically it is no. You can't apply here directly you have to sit for the admission test to enroll your name for B.Sc or M.Sc degree.

Q:   How is the placement facility at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh?
A: 
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has been rated 4.2 on placements on the basis of 6 reviews done by students. In Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 41 students were admitted in year 2017-18, out of which 41 graduated in 2018-19. From this, 24 qualified students got placed with a median salary of INR 571230 and 7 students got selected for higher studies. In year 2018-19, 43 students were admitted, out of which 43 graduated in 2019-20. From this, 35 qualified students got placed with a median salary of INR 600000 and 8 students got selected for higher studies. In Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 57 students were admitted in year 2019-20, out of which 57 graduated in 2020-21. From this, 27 qualified students got placed with a good median salary of INR 753033 and 7 students got selected for higher studies.
Q:   Is PGI Chandigarh a good college?
A: 
Yes, it is a good college. One gets to experience a lot here. You get proper patient exposure and all the things that are not available in normal medical colleges. World-class teachers are available to solve your problems. A great learning experience is provided by the department with digital learning facilities. Exams are taken as in offline mode always no tolerance is there in any case.
Q:   How is the life of students in PGIMER Chandigarh?
A: 

Student life at PGIMER Chandigarh is full of vibrant campus life, practical training, clinical exposure and heavy workload as per the students on Shiksha. The campus has modern infrastructural facilities with specialised departments and experienced faculty. However, students review the institute with heavy workloads and long-hour duties. Apart from this, PGIMER Chandigarh requires the candidates to score high in the entrance exams as the competition is high. 

Q:   What will happen if someone misses the internal exam in PGI Chandigarh?
A: 
If someone misses the internal exam they are considered fail in that subject. They have to reappear in that subject by filling the back paper form. Once the form is filled you will have to appear for the exam in next semester.
Q:   How is CGPA calculated in PGI Chandigarh?
A: 
There is not method. They just release the result with your total marks. Your final dmcs all are provided at the end of course. Just focus on your studies and try scoring as much as possible. The good grades are really important for PGI Chandigarh.
Q:   Are the placements at PGIMER good?
A: 

Yes, PGIMER has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2026:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

14 (UG 3-year)

162 (UG 4-year)

18 (PG 1-year)

70 (PG 2-year) 

70 (PG 3-year)

19 (UG 3-year)

178 (UG 4-year)

16 (PG 1-year)

70 (PG 2-year) 

70 (PG 3-year)

16 (UG 3-year)

198 (UG 4-year)

18 (PG 1-year)

106 (PG 2-year) 

282 (PG 3-year)

No. of Students Placed

3 (UG 3-year)

100 (UG 4-year)

14 (PG 1-year)

60 (PG 2-year) 

25 (PG 3-year)

3 (UG 3-year)

112 (UG 4-year)

10 (PG 1-year)

10 (PG 2-year) 

20 (PG 3-year)

7 (UG 3-year)

120 (UG 4-year)

16 (PG 1-year)

40 (PG 2-year) 

200 (PG 3-year)

Median Package

INR 9.5 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 9.50 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 15 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 9 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 25 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 10 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 10 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 16 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 11.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 30 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 11 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 12 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 17 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 13.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 35 LPA (PG 3-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026

Q:   Which Companies visit during PGIMER placements?
A: 

Various companies took part during the placement season at PGIMER, Some of them are:

PGIMER Placements: Top Recruiters

Max Healthcare

Apollo Hospital

Manipal Hospital

AIIMS

Medanta Hospital

Fortis Hospital

Q:   How is the college life in PGI Chandigarh?
A: 

It is not a College, it is full of enjoyment like other degree colleges. You can can create memories here. Professionally, you will get a lot of patient exposure which is needed. Infrastructure consists of world-class equipment for learning and well-air-conditioned classrooms are provided. Department of community medicine and the school of public health provide great facilities to the students.

Q:   What happens if a student fails internal exams in PGI Chandigarh?
A: 
If you have been failed in internals you are failed in that subject whether you have to clear the external exam. You have to reappear in the exam by filling the back paper form. Once the Back paper is filled you will have to appear for the exam in next semester.

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Updated on Jun 24, 2026

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