PGIMER Chandigarh PhD Admission 2024: Application Form, Dates, and Eligibility

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  : 16.04.2024
• Last Date for filling form & payment of Online Application  : 06.05.2024
• Date & Time of Online Exam Computer Based Test (CBT) : 23.05.2024
• Tentative Date & Time of Declaration of Result  : 31.05.2024
• Date & Time of Counseling (tentative) : 10.06.2024

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility:

A candidate seeking admission to the course leading to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy degree must possess at least 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.
• Diplomate of National Board of Examination.
• A “Failure,” “Compartment,” or “Re-appear” in the examination will constitute an attempt. Candidates who have obtained MBBS/MD/MS/MDS/Master of Physiotherapy degree from Medical Colleges not recognized by the Medical Council of India/NMC are not eligible for admission.

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

• Candidates with the following qualifications will be eligible:
  • M.Sc/MA/Masters in Engineering or its equivalent with at least 60% marks.
  • 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.
  • Postgraduate degree in Social & Behavioral Sciences such as Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Nutrition, Child Development, Health Promotion/Education, Health Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Health/Environmental Sciences, Public Health Nutrition/Applied Nutrition/Food & Nutrition, Health Economics/Applied Economics/Economics, Public Health/Community Health, and MPH, Audiology and Speech Therapy, or LLM.

Exemption for Fellowship Candidates:

• Candidates with fellowships from various funding agencies are exempted from appearing in the entrance exam. Attested copies of the result/fellowship award letter must be attached.
• Candidates with fellowships from a project (either independent or in extramural projects) are NOT exempted from the entrance examination (CBT).

For Sponsored Candidates:

• Candidates applying as sponsored/deputed candidates must provide the following certificates/undertaking with their application from their employer:
  • Confirmation of the candidate being a regular employee of the deputing/sponsoring authority and having worked for at least three years.
  • Agreement to employ the candidate for at least five years in the specialty in which the training is received at PGI, Chandigarh.
  • Confirmation that no financial implications in the form of emoluments/stipend will devolve upon PGI, Chandigarh during the entire period of the course. Such payments will be the responsibility of the sponsoring authority.

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.

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