Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh Answered Questions

The cutoff for PGIMER releases for different categories and candidates who will qualify the PGIMER exam are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. During the counselling process, candidates have to provide their preferences and will be granted admission on the basis of PGIMER rank. For General (Open) and Deputy/Sponsored candidates the cutoff (percentile) is 55 and for SC, ST, OBC, OPH, Rural Areas, and Foreign Nationals candidates the cutoff is 50. However, it is the minimum percentile cutoff that is mandatory to secure by every candidate, and the previous year PGIMER cutoff rank.

PGIMER Chandigarh has been ranked the 2nd. It is an Institute of National Importance and has been one of the most popular postgraduate medical institutes. PGIMER offers more than 50 postgraduate medical and paramedical programs.So, the answer is very simple PGIMER is the best institute for studying and this a central government affiliated institute so you will get the best in class facilities here .

Yes, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh can be considered among the best institutions in Chandigarh. It has also been ranked the second best medical institute in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings, 2024, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Its faculty, quality education, infrastructure and placement opportunities make it the best in Chandigarh.

Applicants need to have accomplished a B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic programme from an institution approved by PGIMER, Chandigarh, and the Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of 55% in order to be considered for the M.Sc. Nursing program at PGIMER Chandigarh. Other than this, the admission to M.Sc at PGIMER, Chandigarh is on the basis of the score obtained in PGIMER Entrance exam. The minimum marks for each year varies as per the seat aloocation and no of applicants,thus, it is advisable to visit the official website to have a detailed insight on the minimum marks required for M.Sc at PGIMER in 2023.

You can check the cutoff in the Google or in the Shiksha application or the Shiksha website. The Shiksha website will send you mails through which you can check the proper marks and other criterias regarding eligibility. But here is an information about the cutoff which I am giving to you:-Courses 2024 Cutoff By rank 2023 Cutoff By rankMD Transfusion Medicine Check Fees Compare 935 (2024)1628 (2023)MD Community Medicine Check Fees Compare 1109 (2024) 1142 (2023)MD Biochemistry Check Fees Compare 2516 (2024) 2669 (2023)MD Microbiology Check Fees Compare 3217 (2024) 2077 (2023)

In terms of placements, the institute has a remarkable record. The 2022 placement rate for PG (2-year) and PG (3-year) courses stood at 56% and 83%, respectively. When comparing the last three years' statistics (2020 to 2022), a fluctuating trend was observed in the percentage of PG (2-year) students placed, whereas, an improving trend was recorded in PG (3-year) placement rate. Refer to the below table for a better understanding of PGIMER placement rate trends:CoursePlacement Rate (2020)Placement Rate (2021)Placement Rate (2022)PG (2-year)81%47%56%PG (3-year)64%65%83%NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from teh data given in the NIRF report 2023.

The table below compares the PGIMER Chandigarh placement data 2022 with AIIMS Bhopal and AIIMS Delhi:Institute NameMedian Package (2022)Total Students/ Students Placed (2022)PGIMERINR 8 LPA (PG-2 year)72/ 40 (PG-2 year)AIIMS BhopalINR 1 LPA (PG-3 year)84/ 54 (PG-3 year)AIIMS DelhiINR 18 LPA (PG-2 year)122/ 110 (PG-2 year)NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023 of the respective institute.

Yes, PGIMER Chandigarh offers a list of UG courses, including BSc, BSc Nursing, BSc Nursing (Post Basic), Bachelors of Physiotherapy (B.Ph.T), Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP), Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom).