Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

No, the PGIMER nursing answer key cannot be challenged by the conducting body, as they do not release it. Only the official answer key can be challenged by following a pre-defined procedure. 

No, until 2025, no answer key was released by the conducting body. However, candidates can expect changes in the upcoming academic year. PGIMER Chandigarh will inform candidates in case any official answer key is released by them.   

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. 

No, the PGIMER Nursing exam will not be organised in the state of Maharashtra. The test centres will be allocated in the selected locations of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the Delhi NCR region. 

To participate in the PGIMER nursing counselling, the candidate must keep the following documents: 

• Class 12 mark sheet
• Original copy of the admit card with the signature and seal of the Invigilator
• Scorecard issued by PGIMER Chandigarh
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate).
• Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination (class 12)
• Recently clicked passport-sized colour photographs
• Caste certificate under which the candidate is applying

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 online application started in the 4th week of April 2025, and the last date to submit the form was during the 1st week of May 2025.

A detailed schedule shows:

Correction window: 2nd week of May 2025,

Admit card release: 3rd week of May,

Entrance exam: 4th week of M

ay 2025.

Application opens: 4th week of April 2025

Application deadline: 1st week of May 2025

If you're aiming for 2026 admission, it's best to keep an eye on PGIMER's official website for updates on the next application window.