🏛 Overview
- Institute: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- What’s covered: PGIMER admissions for MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh (PG) through INI-CET / INI-SS, plus B.Sc (Hons) Nursing / Post-Basic / M.Sc Nursing and Paramedical/Allied programs run by PGIMER.
- Official site: pgimer.edu.in pgimer.edu.in
🎓 PG Medical Admissions (MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh) — via INI-CET / INI-SS
- Entrance exam authority: AIIMS New Delhi conducts INI-CET for MD/MS/MDS (and INI-SS for DM/MCh). PGIMER is a participating INI Institute. Recent cycle updates show INI-CET Jan 2026 registration live in Oct 2025 with exam in Nov 2025. (Use AIIMS exam site for dates, form, and prospectus.) Careers360 Medicine+2Testbook+2
- Prospectus reference: The INI-CET 2025 Part-A prospectus explicitly lists PGIMER participation and special criteria (e.g., MD Hospital Administration experience requirement). Use the newest AIIMS PDF each session. AIIMS Exams
How to apply (PG):
- Register & fill INI-CET/INI-SS application on aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Download admit card → CBT exam → Result/merit as per AIIMS rules.
- Seat allocation/counselling for INI institutes (including PGIMER) runs per AIIMS schedules/portals. Careers360 Medicine
Tip: PGIMER posts counselling/seat notices and institute-specific advisories on its website’s “Notices/Examinations/Admissions” pages—keep an eye there too. pgimer.edu.in
🩺 Nursing Admissions (UG & PG) — PGIMER-conducted
PGIMER conducts separate entrances for Nursing programs (timelines vary by session; check PGIMER “Forthcoming Examinations”). pgimer.edu.in+2pgimer.edu.in+2
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing (4 Years)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English; age 17–25 years; entrance by PGIMER.
- Start month: July (as per program table).
- Official program table: PGIMER Nursing Courses page. pgimer.edu.in
B.Sc Nursing (Post-Basic)
- Separate PGIMER entrance; details & prospectus released with the admission notice each year. pgimer.edu.in
M.Sc Nursing
- PGIMER runs an entrance test (example: July 2025 session notification and counselling notices were posted on the site). Expect similar pattern in 2026 with a dedicated application link on PGIMER portal. pgimer.edu.in+1
Application flow (Nursing):
PGIMER online application (when notice is live) → Admit card → CBT/OMR entrance (as notified) → Merit list → PGIMER counselling & seat allotment. Relevant links appear under “Forthcoming Examinations”. pgimer.edu.in
🧪 Paramedical / Allied & Public Health (UG)
PGIMER also runs B.Sc Paramedical & BPH intakes via its own notices/applications; see the official B.Sc Paramedical & BPH notice/application posts for each session. pgimer.edu.in
📅 Indicative Timeline (2026)
- PG (MD/MS/MDS via INI-CET): Jan-session registration around Oct 2025, exam Nov 2025; July-session timelines come in spring 2026 (as per AIIMS calendar). Always verify on aiimsexams.ac.in. Careers360 Medicine+1
- Nursing & Paramedical (PGIMER-run): PGIMER posts separate admission notices with dates/application links on its portal in the Examinations/Admissions sections. pgimer.edu.in
💳 Fees & Documents (Snapshot)
- PG (INI-CET/SS): Fee, eligibility fine print, and document list = AIIMS prospectus + PGIMER joining instructions after allotment. AIIMS Exams
- Nursing/Paramedical: Fee slab, category rules, and document checklists appear in each PGIMER prospectus/notice for that course/session. pgimer.edu.in
📋 Exam-Day & Counselling Essentials
- Valid ID + Admit Card mandatory; follow CBT/centre instructions.
- PG (INI): Seat allocation follows AIIMS’ INI rules/schedule; institute reporting per allotment letter. Careers360 Medicine
- PGIMER-run exams: Counselling rounds & merit lists are hosted on PGIMER’s site—watch the exact dates and venue/docs list in the notice. pgimer.edu.in
❓ FAQs
Is there a separate PGIMER exam for MD/MS now?
No. PGIMER uses INI-CET/INI-SS conducted by AIIMS for PG seats. Careers360 Medicine
Does PGIMER still hold its own Nursing/Paramedical entrances?
Yes—PGIMER releases B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, Post-Basic, M.Sc Nursing, Paramedical/BPH notices with its own application & test schedule. pgimer.edu.in+1
Where can I confirm B.Sc Nursing eligibility (age/subjects)?
On PGIMER’s Nursing Courses page (e.g., 10+2 PCB+English; age 17–25; July start). pgimer.edu.in
Where do I track live application links and dates?
PGIMER’s Forthcoming Examinations and All Records notice boards. pgimer.edu.in+1
🔗 Quick Official Links
- PGIMER Home: pgimer.edu.in (Admissions/Examinations sections). pgimer.edu.in
- PGIMER Forthcoming Exams (live notices): Nursing/Paramedical calls, links, and schedules. pgimer.edu.in
- AIIMS INI-CET (PG) Info & Registration: aiimsexams.ac.in (for MD/MS/MDS; PGIMER participating). Careers360 Medicine
- PGIMER Nursing Courses (eligibility table): B.Sc (Hons) Nursing overview. pgimer.edu.in