Colleges in Chandigarh

PGIMER Chandigarh offers a wide range of specialisations under its BSc programme. Most of the specialisations deal with the field of paramedics. Paramedical courses have gained significant popularity in recent years, and many students are considering them as a potential career path.The scope of these courses is vast and offers numerous opportunities in allied health services, diagnostic services, rehabilitation centers, emergency medical services, and research and development, etc. As paramedical professionals are essential for providing quality healthcare to individuals the scope of this career is rising not only in India but also in other nations such as the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 

PGIMER Chandigarh admits students to its BSc courses based on their entrance examination scores. However, in order to be eligible for giving the entrance exam, there are certain eligibility requirements regarding the Class 12 marks. Tabulated below are the minimum marks required to be eligible to apply for various BSc specialisations:SpecialisationEligibility CriteriaMedical Radiology & Imaging TechnologyPass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as subjects with minimum 50% aggregateMedical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology)Candidate should have passed Class 12 with Science or have done Diploma in Dialysis Therapy TechnologyMedical Animation and Audio-Visual CreationClass 12 or equivalent from any recognised Board/ UniversityNursingOnly female candidates+ Class 12 with (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English)Radiotherapy TechnologyPass Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate in Science subjects (PCB)Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)Pass Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate in Science subjects (PCB/M)Medical Technology (Perfusionist)Pass Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & EnglishEmbalming and Mortuary SciencePass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English and Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

PGI Chandigarh admits students based on merit in Class 12 as well their respective scores in PGIMER entrance exam. The admission process for PGI BSc courses can be divided into the following seven steps:Step 1: In the first step, candidate must submit their applications via college’s official website. PGI Chandigarh only accepts online application. The application portal for BSc courses generally opens around the month of May.Step 2: PGI Chandigarh conducts its own entrance emanation for admissions to BSc courses. The applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are then required to take the CBT entrance examination.Step 3: After the examination, the college releases the result. The result stage includes release of individual scorecard as well as rank list produced on basis of candidates’ performance in the entrance exam.Step 4: After the release of rank list, the college begins with its counselling process. Candidates are required to report to the institute for personal counselling process. Generally, PGI Chandigarh holds 4 rounds of counselling for BSc courses.Step 5: Next, documents of all the candidates, who get a seat through counselling, are verified.Step 6: Selected candidates then are required to pay the admission fees in the prescribed time. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of allocated seat.Step 7: Once the candidates have paid the fees, it is mandatory for them to report to the college according to the prescribed timeline.