Overview
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a public medical university in Chandigarh, India. It is an 'Institute of National Importance'. It has educational, medical research, and training facilities for its students including all specialties, super specialties and sub specialties.
It is the leading tertiary care hospital of the northern India region and caters to patients from all over Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Apart from the clinical services, PGI also provides training in almost all disciplines of medicine including post graduate and post doctoral degrees, diplomas, Doctor of Philosophy and fellowships.
The institute offers various courses such as Ph.D, FNB (Fellow of National Board), M.Sc, B.Sc, MHA, PG Diploma, MPH, MDS, MD, MS, M.Ch, DM covering major streams such as Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Nursing. Courses are taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in Endocrinology, Sericulture, Perfusion Technology, Radiotherapy Technology, Radiology & Imaging Science, Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Audiology & Speech Therapy, Public Health, Health Information Administration, Biochemistry, Respiratory Care Technology, Anatomy, Anaesthesia, Biotechnology, Haematology, Radiotherapy, Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medical Science, Nuclear Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular Technology, Neurology, Urology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Hepatology, Radiology, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine and various other fields.
Courses
Fees : Varies by program
Admissions
Admission to PGIMER's various programs is competitive and based on national entrance examinations:
- Application Process:
- Candidates must apply online through the official PGIMER website.
- Entrance Examinations:
- For postgraduate courses like MD/MS, admission is based on the INI-CET exam.
- Counseling and Seat Allotment:
- Qualified candidates are invited for counseling sessions based on their entrance exam ranks.
- Document Verification and Admission:
- Selected candidates must undergo document verification and complete admission formalities within the stipulated time.
Scholarship
PGIMER offers financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections and minority communities through schemes like the Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities and Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses.
Placement
Percentage : High
Package : ₹50 LPA
Campus
Address: PGIMER, Sector-12, Chandigarh, Pin-160 012, India
Phone: EPBAX: 0091-172-2747585, 2747586, 2755450
Fax: 0091-172-2744401, 2745078
Email: pgimer-chd[at]nic[dot]in
Website: https://pgimer.edu.in/