PGIMER Chandigarh: Admissions 2023, courses, Placements, and Rankings

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh, commonly known as PGIMER Chandigarh is a premier institute offering admission to medical courses including research programs. The idea of having a medical research institute was first conceived in 1960 which finally came into reality in 1962. The institute has also been regarded as an ‘Institute of National Importance’ by an act of parliament. PGIMER Chandigarh is the second-best medical institute in India as per the NIRF Ranking 2023 released by MHRD, Government of India. The institute has bagged the second position straight for the Sixth year. The campus of the institute is spread across 277 acres. 

Medical, paramedical, and nursing programs are available at PGIMER Chandigarh to qualified applicants. To be considered for final admission, the qualified applicants must pass the institute's entrance exam. Medical courses of every kind, including MD, MS, DM, MCH, and Post MD Certificate programs, are available at PGIMER Chandigarh. These courses are provided in all major and minor specializations. In addition, the institute provides courses leading to the B.Sc. in Nursing, B.Sc. (Post Basic Nursing), and M.Sc. in Nursing degrees. The fees of the courses offered at PGIMER Chandigarh is highly subsidized making it affordable for weaker sections of society. 

The college provides students with a large number of placement and internship opportunities. The median income for students enrolled in PG 2-year and PG 3-year programs for the academic year 2020-21 is INR 7.53 LPA and INR 15 LPA, respectively. PGIMER Chandigarh has witnessed an increase of nearly 26% & 29% in the median salary offered to students enrolled in the PG 2-year and PG 3-year programs, respectively.

PGIMER Chandigarh Location

The institution's address is Madhya Marg, Sector 12, Chandigarh. Chandigarh International Airport is the closest airport to the college campus. It is 24 kilometers away from the university. Kharar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the institute, at a distance of 15.9 kilometers. Candidates can reach the institute through PGI Bus Stop which is 160 meters away from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.

PGIMER Chandigarh Ranking & Accreditation

• After AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh is the most sought-after medical college in the country. The institution is ranked #2 in the medical category by NIRF Ranking 2023.
• The institution is recognized by the Medical Council of India
• The institution is recognized by the Dental Council of India

PGIMER Chandigarh Courses

The institution offers a total of 75 programs. The university offers courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels. PGIMER Chandigarh courses are offered in pharmaceutical, medical, and allied sciences and a multitude of other disciplines. The institution offers all of its courses on a regular basis.

PGIMER Chandigarh Admission 2023

PGIMER Chandigarh admission is done on the basis of entrance examination conducted by them or national-level examinations such as INI CET or INI SS, depending upon the course. The detailed admission process for courses offered by the institution are as follows

PGIMER Chandigarh UG Admission 2023

• The institute offers B.Sc programs in multiple specializations at the undergraduate level.
• For admission to the B.Sc program, eligible candidates are required to take the entrance examination conducted by the institute.
• The institute will release the merit list following which selected candidates will be called for the counselling round.
• Candidates are then required to pay the fees and confirm their admission

PGIMER Chandigarh MD/MS Admission 2023

• For admission to the MD/MS programs, eligible candidates are required to take the INI CET entrance examination. 
• Candidates must obtain a valid score in the written examination
• Then register and participate in the counseling process
• Fill preferences of colleges
• Shortlisted candidates are then allotted college
• Submit the fees and confirm the admission

PGIMER Chandigarh MCh Admission 2023

• Appear for the INI SS examination and obtain a valid score
• Register and participate in the counseling round by filling in the preferences of colleges
• Shortlisted students are then allotted colleges based on their marks in the entrance examination.
• Submit the fees and confirm the admission

PGIMER Chandigarh MDS Admission 2023

• Appear for the entrance examination conducted by PGIMER for MDS admission
• The institute will release the merit list following the successful conclusion of the entrance examination
• Selected candidates are called for the counselling round which involves document verification
• Candidates are then required to submit the fees and confirm their admission

PGIMER Chandigarh PhD Admission 2023

• Candidates must take the Ph.D. entrance tests with the requisite valid scores administered by the institution.
• Selected candidates are then invited to the final selection stage of counseling.
• Following the counseling round, students can then confirm their admission by submitting the required fees.

PGIMER Chandigarh Placement

The institution places a high value on student placements. Every year, varsity students are placed in various reputable organizations. PGIMER Chandigarh offers a considerable number of job opportunities to its meritorious students. In addition, the students are also given internship opportunities. The placement highlights for the year 2021 are given below:

PGIMER Chandigarh Facilities

PGIMER Chandigarh's campus includes a variety of amenities for students and faculty personnel. The university's infrastructure is robust and customized with the student's needs. Candidates can check below the detailed facilities available at the institute's campus.

Hostel Facilities: Both boy's and girl's hostel facilities are available on the institute campus. Hostel rooms are semi-furnished and provide students with a nice place to stay. Similarly, all essential amenities are provided at dormitories, and they are wide and well-ventilated.

Sports Facilities: There are facilities for table tennis, lawn tennis, football, badminton, cricket, and other sports on campus. Several sports competitions are held at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh on a regular basis.

Library: The institute offers access to a "Tulsi Da Library," which students and faculty can use for research purposes. Access to online journals and e-books is also provided to faculty and students.

Medical Center: A medical center is located on the university's campus. Students, staff, and faculty members can access medical services at the center.

Apart from the facilities mentioned above, the institute makes every effort to ensure that each of its students develops holistically. The college hosts "Saturday Talk," an hour-long talk-cum-debate on a topic completely unrelated to medicine. This effort is made to allow the professors and residents to interact with people from all backgrounds and engage in conversation with them about a range of topics, including culture, economics, and spirituality.

PGIMER Chandigarh Notable Alumni

Since its inception, PGI Chandigarh has immensely contributed to the list of notable doctors of India and the world. Some of the eminent alumni of the institute:

• Prof. Jagat Ram, Former Director, PGIMER Chandigarh
• Prof. Sunil Dogra, Indian-American psychoanalyst
• Salman Akhtar, Indian-American psychoanalyst 
• Sarbeswar Sahariah, Indian nephrologist and organ transplant specialist
• Amod Gulta, Dean, PGIMER Chandigarh
• Dheeraj Khurana, Prof, Neurology Department, PGIMER Chandigarh
• K.K Talwar: Former Chairman, Medical Council of India
• Ashwin Singh Parihar: Instructor at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University
• Randeep Guleria:  Indian pulmonologist and the current director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.