Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh Answered Questions

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. 

To gain admission to the B.Sc. Nursing programme at PGIMER Chandigarh for the 2024-2025 session, you'll need to pass the PGIMER's entrance exam, apply online through the official website, and meet the eligibility criteria. 1. Eligibility Criteria:For B.Sc. Nursing (4-year):Pass Class 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum aggregate of 55% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board.Some colleges may consider entrance exam scores like KCET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, JENPAS UG, TS EAMCET, NEET, CUET, etc.For B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic):Pass Class 12 (or equivalent).Complete General Nursing and Midwifery with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.Have three years of experience in nursing or public health nursing with the state/central government or a recognised hospital/institute.Maximum age should not exceed 45 years. 2. Entrance Exam:PGIMER Chandigarh conducts its own entrance exam for admission to BSc Nursing courses. The exam is tentatively held in July. The exam will be held in online mode (CBT). There will be 100 questions in the nursing entrance exam. There will be a negative marking and a 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. 3. Application Process:Online Application:The application process will be online, and the application forms will be available on the official website of PGIMER Chandigarh (pgimer.edu.in). Application Fee:The application fee for all the BSc courses under the General category is INR 1,000 and for SC/ST candidates it is INR 800. Application Timeline:The PGIMER BSc Nursing application process tentatively begins in June. Applicants will be able to fill out the application form and submit the application fee within 30 days till June.

To get admission to the BSc course at PGIMER Chandigarh, candidates must appear for the entrance exams. Candidates must qualify INICET entrance exam for admission at PGIMER. The minimum eligibility requires the candidates to pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Interested candidates must apply online on the official website for the desired course. 

Pursuing a BSc at PGIMER Chandigarh can be worthwhile for students willing to pursue their career in the medical stream. The institute was ranked 2 under the Medical category by the NIRF rankings 2024. The placement record was decent for the batch of 2024. The median package stood was INR 18 LPA for the PG 3-year placements 2024. In addition to this, the institute is approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Medical Commission.

PGIMER Chandigarh offers various medical courses at the UG, PG, Advanced Masters, Doctorate, and Post Doctorate levels. BSc is one of the flagship courses provided at the institute. The total tuition fee for the BSc course is around INR 1K as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative. The course is provided across specialisations including Nursing, Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, among others.

PGIMER Chandigarh can be highly competitive as the admission process is based on the INICET score. Candidates who perform well in the entrance exam are shortlisted for admission. Candidates must apply online on the official website for the desired course. The Institute is well-reputed for its medical courses and is recognised as the 'Institute of National Importance'.

The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 admit card is valid for the exam till the exam date (i.e. July 27, 2025) and till the admission process is ongoing. For example, PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card was valid only for the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam for the current academic session. Once the admission process concludes, and the candidates has got admission in the institute, the admit card will loose its validity for the next academic session.   

No. PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card will not be sent to the candidates through a post on their address of communication. Candidates will have to visit the official website of PGIMER Chandigarh or access the direct link provided on the Shiksha website to download the admit card.