PGIMER PhD Exam
PGIMER PhD Exam

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh is pleased to announce the Entrance Test for Admission to the PhD Program for the January 2024 session.

PGIMER Chandigarh PhD Admission

PGIMER Chandigarh invites applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program for the academic session commencing in January 2024. The Institute, established in 1962, was declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament. Admission to the PhD courses at the Institute is based on an All India Merit basis, determined through an entrance examination. Please read the following for detailed information on PGIMER Chandigarh PhD Admission 2024.

Important Dates

  • Starting date for online application registration: October 28, 2023
  • Last Date for filling form & payment of Online Application: November 17, 2023
  • Date & Time of Online Exam (Computer Based Test – CBT): December 10, 2023
  • Tentative Date & Time of Declaration of Result: December 20, 2023
  • Date & Time of Counseling (tentative): December 28, 2023

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility: To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, a candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:

For Medical Sciences:

  • MBBS/MDS/Master of Physiotherapy with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks
  • MD/MS in the subject concerned or Diplomate of National Board of Examination

For Non-Medical/Life Sciences/Social Behavioral Sciences:

  • Candidates with M.Sc/MA/Masters in Engineering or its equivalent with at least 60% marks in specific subjects

For Non-Medical/Life Sciences:

  • A Postgraduate degree of Master of Science (M.Sc) or Master in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) or M.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) in subjects allied to Medical Sciences

For Social & Behavioral Sciences:

  • Postgraduate degree in various subjects related to Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Post graduation in Law (LLM) or its equivalent qualification

Sponsored Candidates: Candidates applying as sponsored/deputed candidates must provide certificates/undertakings from their employers, confirming their eligibility and employment status.

Application Process

  • Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.pgimer.edu.in.
  • Candidates should fill in the Online Application form correctly. Incorrectly filled forms may lead to rejection.
  • A candidate seeking admission to the Entrance Examination is required to submit his/her application in the prescribed format available online with the Prospectus on www.pgimer.edu.in.
  • The cost of Application Form includes the fee for entrance examination which is non-refundable and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
  • The candidate is required to go through the Prospectus carefully and acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling the online application form.

Application Fee

  • For General/OBC Category: Rs. 1500/- Plus Transaction charges as applicable.
  • For SC/ST Category: Rs. 1200/- Plus Transaction charges as applicable.

Mode of Payment: Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking  (Payment through UPI may be avoided)

Selection Process

The 1st part of the Method of selection i.e. aptitude test comprises (a) General Science (b) English, (c) Biostatistics & Research Methodology (d) Mental Ability of total 40 marks. All questions in this part are compulsory with each question carrying one mark.

The 2nd part of Stream Specific (Medical, Non-Medical (Life Science and Social behavioral Sciences), exam. There will be 100 questions of various disciplines and the candidates have to attempt 40 of them.

There will be negative marking to the extent of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the theory paper.

Entrance Test Pattern:

  • Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Duration: 90 Minutes (Part I & II)
  • Date of Exam: December 10, 2023, from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM (90 Minutes)
  • Exam Centers: Chandigarh (Tricity) & Delhi (NCR)
  • Language: English
  • Type of Questions: Objective Type
  • Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: One Mark (+1); Incorrect Answer: Minus One-Fourth (-1/4); Unanswered/Marked for Review: 0
  • Distribution of Questions:
    • Part I (Aptitude Tests): General Science, English, Biostatistics & Research Methodology, and Mental Ability (40 Marks)
    • Part II (Stream Specific): Candidates must attempt 40 questions from 100 in various disciplines.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

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