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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Chandigarh, ChandigarhEstd. 1962NMC, NAAC75 intakeAutonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹10,000
Courses
8+
NIRF Medical
#2
Established
1962

About Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, established in 1962, is one of India's premier medical institutions, consistently ranked among the top 3 medical colleges in the country. Located in the planned city of Chandigarh on a well-maintained 70-acre campus, PGIMER is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The institute primarily offers postgraduate, super-specialty, and doctoral programs in medical sciences, nursing, and paramedical sciences. PGIMER is renowned for its clinical expertise in areas such as hepatology, nephrology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology. The institute houses over 1,800 beds and treats patients from across northern India. PGIMER's research output in medical sciences is among the highest in Asia, with significant contributions to transplant medicine, infectious diseases, and cancer research. The institute conducts its own entrance examination for MD/MS admissions, which is highly competitive.

Highlights

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Established
1962
Institution type
Government
Location
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
NMC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#2 Medical, #33 Overall
Programmes
8Medical
PG fees
₹10,000 a year
Students enrolled
1,7602023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

8 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Doctor of MedicinePostgraduate8₹10,000

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Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is ranked #2 in Medical and #33 overall.

What is the fee at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh?

First-year tuition at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is ₹10,000 for its postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh offer?

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh offers 8 programmes in Medical, including Doctor of Medicine.

Is Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh a government or private institution?

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is a government institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, established in 1962. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

Which bodies approve or accredit Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh?

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh lists approval or accreditation from NMC and NAAC.

How many students study at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh?

1,760 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 62.4% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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