Medicine & Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Medicine is a broad field with various specialisations such as Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc. For beginning a career in the field of Medicine, aspirants must acquire in-depth knowledge. They must become qualified enough to grab a rewarding job in the field. Chandigarh is home to nearly 30 Medicine and Health Sciences colleges. About 75% of the total Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh are private, 20% are government, and rest are public-private colleges.

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh Highlights

Parameters	Particulars/ Statistics
No. of Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh	About 30
Fees	-Annual fees <2-3 lakh: 10% -Annual fees >Rs 1 lakh: 29%
Top specialisations	Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, Food and Nutrition, Public Health, Ayurved, Operation Theatre Technology, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Clinical Research
Admission process	Merit-Based/ GPAT, NEET, NEET MDS

Healthcare is one of the largest sectors including hospitals, health insurance, etc. Aspirants wishing to pursue a career in Medicine and Health Sciences must have a degree in Medical specialisation. MBBS, BDS, BPharm, etc., are some of the courses offered under the umbrella of Medicine and Health Science. PG and Research courses are also available for students who wish to get in-depth knowledge of the selected specialisation.

Admissions to most of the Medicine and Health Science courses are through an entrance exam. However, colleges might consider the merit of the candidates for some courses. Skilled and well-qualified Medical aspirants are open to multiple job opportunities in the field.

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility conditions vary for each Medical course. Aspirants pursuing Medicine and Health Science courses at UG or PG level must check the criteria before applying for the course. Admissions to some of the Medicine and Health Sciences courses are through the entrance exam and some are based on the merit of the candidates. Check below the basic eligibility criteria for admission to Medicine and Health Science colleges in Chandigarh:

Undergraduate courses: Aspirants must pass Class 12 with Science subjects from a recognised board.

Postgraduate courses: Candidates who have completed graduation in the specified field are eligible to pursue PG courses in Medicine and Health Sciences.

There are additional eligibility conditions such as mentioned by the regulatory authorities for respective disciplines that are Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of Indian, and Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapist and respective association/council for other Medicine and Health Science courses.

Courses offered by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

Aspirants as per their eligibility can apply for UG or PG courses available under Medicine and Health Sciences. Most of the colleges in Chandigarh offer MSc courses.

Refer to the below infographic to know the courses offered by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh:

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh ranked by NIRF along with Shiksha Rating (Aggregate)

NIRF rankings are released every year for multiple disciplines. Medical aspirants can check the ranking to shortlist the top Medicine and Health Science college for admission. NIRF ranking is based on parameters like resources, research, professional practices, etc. Aspirants looking for a Medical college to pursue Medicine and Health Science courses can also consider the Shiksha rating.

Following is a list of top Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh along with NIRF and Shiksha Rating (Aggregate):

College Name	NIRF 2020 Ranking	Shiksha Rating (Aggregate)
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER Chandigarh)	2	4.9
Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH Chandigarh)	25	4.5
Chitkara University	NA	4.3
Panjab University (PUCHD)	NA	3.8
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital	NA	NA

Note: The above list is as per overall Medical rank by NIRF

Private and Government Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

Private Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

College Name	Course Fee (in Rs)
PGIMER Chandigarh	2.97 K-15.6 K
Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC)	2.21 L-9 L
Chandigarh University (CU)	50 K-7.64 L
Chitkara University	65 K
Anovus Institute of Clinical Research	1.01 L-1.6 L

Government Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

College Name	Course Fee (in Rs)
GMCH Chandigarh	28.5 K-1.13 L
PUCHD Chandigarh	12 K-3.26 L
University School of Open Learning, Panjab University	16.11 K
Government Polytechnic College For Women, Chandigarh	-

Refer to the below infographic to know the number of private and government Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh:

ROI of Top Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

A lot of Medical colleges in Chandigarh offer UG and PG Medicine and Health Science courses. Choosing a top college based on ROI will be a great move. A high ROI would mean a high return on the amount in comparison to the amount invested by the student in the form of a fee. 

GMCH Chandigarh and PUCH Chandigarh offer a high average salary in comparison to the lowest annual fee making them the top Medicine and Health Science colleges in Chandigarh ROI-wise.

The best Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh with the average annual fee and average placement package are tabulated below:

College Name	Annual Fee (in Rs)	Average Placement Package (in Rs)*
PGIMER Chandigarh	2.97 K-8.11 K	5.71 LPA-11.3 LPA
GMCH Chandigarh	74 K-1.13 L	6.36 LPA
Chitkara University	1.6 L-5.14 L	2.1 LPA-4.5 LPA
PUCHD Chandigarh	16.11 K-1.39 L	1.8 LPA-5.87 LPA
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital	4.08 L-14.16 L	2.64 LPA-7.2 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest available data.

*The average placement package is given based on the available data of the courses.

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Top Recruiters for Medicine and Health Science Graduates

The top recruiters for Medical and Health Sciences degree holders are primarily Hospitals, Medical Research Centres, and Pharmaceutical companies, etc. Graduates holding a degree in Medical and Health Sciences can also do private practice after acquiring a license from their regulatory authority. The average salary offered to graduates varies as per the course.

Most of the students after completing Medicine and Health Science course, look for job opportunities in the field. Some also join the hospital associated with the college as resident doctors.

How affordable is studying Medicine and Health Science Courses in Chandigarh?

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Medicine and Health Science colleges in Chandigarh based on fees:

Based on the above pie-chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Medicine and Health Science courses from Chandigarh is affordable. Nearly 29% of colleges have an annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• PGIMER Chandigarh
• GMCH Chandigarh
• PUCD Chandigarh
• Chandigarh University
• DAV College

About 13% of colleges have annual fees between Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Anovus Institute of Clinical Research
• Chitkara School of Health Sciences

Nearly 10% of colleges have annual fees between Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• CGC Chandigarh

About 24% of colleges have annual fees between Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Chitkara College of Pharmacy
• Chitkara Business School
• Government Multi Speciality Hospital
• Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital

About 24% of colleges have annual fees of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
• Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital

Top Specialisations offered by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh

Colleges in Chandigarh offer Medicine and Health Sciences courses in several specialisations. Medical Laboratory Technology and Pharmaceutical are the top specialisations offered by Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh.

Refer to the below infographic to know the top Medicine and Health Sciences specialisations in Chandigarh:

Which are the most popular Exams accepted by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh?

Students need to appear for national, state, or university-level exams for admission to most of the Medicine and Health Science courses. For some courses, universities consider the merit of the aspirants to provide admission.

Refer to the below infographic to know the top exams accepted by Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh:

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Top Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Chandigarh: Cutoff

Top colleges in Chandigarh release a cutoff every year to shortlist the candidates for admission to Medicine and Health Sciences courses. The cutoff is the minimum marks that aspirants need to secure to get admission in the courses providing admission via the entrance exam. The table below shows the cutoff accepted by some of the top Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Chandigarh:

College Cutoff	College Cutoff
PGIMER Chandigarh Cutoff	Chitkara University Cutoff
GMCH Chandigarh Cutoff	PUCHD Chandigarh Cutoff
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital Cutoff	-

 

Nidhi Gupta06-01-2022 00:00