Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh Answered Questions

The PGIMER MSc cut offs vary. The For the January 2026 session, the Round 1 of INI CET cutoff is out. The cutoff has been released institute-wise for selecting students to the MD/ MS/ MCh (6 years)/ DM (6 years) courses. For PGIMER, the first round closing ranks are in the range of 28 and 3923 for the candidates belonging to the General AI quota. Of all the courses, the one that turned out to be the most competitive is MD in General Medicine, followed by MD in Radio Diagnosis and MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, with first round closing ranks of 28,  32 and 75. For more courses and specialisations, check out the table below: INI CET Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)Course202420252026MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology949975MD in General Medicine412128MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology81225226MD in Paediatrics1068778MD in Psychiatry618687499MD in Radio Diagnosis81332MD in Radiotherapy– / –185262MS in General Surgery209175206MS in Orthopaedics18428230MS in Ophthalmology235110300MD in Nuclear Medicine– / –24102MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery152– / –MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics38– / –MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry2414– / –MDS in Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge– / –15– / –

To participate in the PGIMER nursing counselling, the candidate must keep the following documents: Class 12 mark sheetOriginal copy of the admit card with the signature and seal of the InvigilatorScorecard issued by PGIMER ChandigarhProof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate).Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination (class 12)Recently clicked passport-sized colour photographsCaste certificate under which the candidate is applying

No, PGIMER Chandigarh does not conduct any exam in the institute campus. The exam is conducted in other city locations which are outside the campus. The test centre list will be provided in the official prospectus and on the official website while filling out the registration form. 

The institute has not announced the fees for the AY 2025-26. When PGIMER will announce the fee, students will be able to pay it using debit or credit card. Last year, the application fee for this course was INR 1,500 for the general and OBC categories and INR 1,200 for the SC/ST category.

Students who have passed their HSC or Class 12 can apply for BSc courses at PGIMER Chandigarh. Applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria become eligible for the CBT entrance test. Once the applicants have taken the test, the test scores are used to produce a rank list. Based on the list, the college releases a cut off list.Candidates who have scored above the cut off are hereafter invited for personal counselling rounds, where seats are allocated. After seat allocation, candidates must pay the admission fee in the college-stipulated timeframe to confirm their seat. 

The entrance exam date for M.Sc Microbiology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, for July 2025 was June 7th, 2025, This date is for all M.Sc and M.Sc entrance exams for the July session. The exam is online, and students must visit the official PGIMER site to determine where their specific admit card and shift are. In general PGIMER has entrance exams for M.Sc course on a yearly basis, so be sure to check the official PGIMER portal to stay updated!

If you're applying for PGI Chandigarh (INICET), and want rural area quota benefits, you need an official Rural Service Certificate. It must match the format in Annexure-IV of the INICET prospectus and should be signed by the DM (District Magistrate). You need to have served 2+ years in a government-recognized rural area. Apply via your state's e-district portal, attach documents like service proof, voter card, and submit. DM's stamp = your golden ticket.