PGIMER Exam 2025: Mode, Duration, Sections, Marking Scheme

Get information on PGIMER Exam 2025 – duration, exam dates, application process, fees, pattern and more to nail your preparation.

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) and Overview

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) entrance exam is a national-level medical entrance exam for different postgraduate courses like MS, MD, MDS and others. This is conducted by PGIMER, Chandigarh. It tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates pursuing specialisation in various fields of medicine. Visit the official PGIMER website (pgimer.edu.in) for the most current updates. 

PGIMER 2025 Latest Updates 

• BSc Nursing (4 years) and BSc Nursing (Post-Basic) 2025 results will be announced on Aug 9, 2025.
•  INICET July 2025 counselling procedure ended. Announcement of Round 2 seat allotment results for admission into MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh courses.
• NEET MDS counselling 2025 Round 2 final seat allotment result has been released for admission in MDS and PG Diploma (Dental) programmes. The candidates who have been allotted a seat in this round need to report to the respective institutes on or before Jul 27, 2025. Round 3 registration will start on Aug 1, 2025.
• The XAT registration procedure 2026 is open for MBA/PGDM programs. The deadline for registration is Dec 5, 2025. And, the XAT 2026 test will be conducted on Jan 4, 2026.

Sourced from PGIMER on 23/07/2025 

Note: The information can change. Check the official website.

PGIMER Exam Dates 2025 

PGIMER Application Process

The PGIMER application process is totally online. All the candidates who want to apply for any of the courses conducted by PGI Chandigarh can register online and pay the fee. Given here is the procedure for doing the same:

• Open the official website of PGIMER.
• Open the online application form provided on the PGIMER's website.
•  Enter all the details properly.

Application Fee for PGIMER

Get the printout of the form and pay the fee by Challan form (Triplicate) in any SBI branch in the name of "Power Jyoti" PUL current account of PGIMER. Payment through any other mode, such as Banker's Cheque, Demand Draft, Money Order, Postal Order, etc. Will not be accepted in order to make the payment. Fee details category-wise -

PGIMER Registration 2025

The process of registration for PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 was closed on June 30, 2025, and the registration correction window was open on July 4 and 5, 2025. The registration forms were available on the official PGIMER Chandigarh website, pgimer.edu.in. Documents required for PGIMER BSc nursing 2025 registration process:

• A passport-sized, recent scanned photograph
• Scanned signature of the candidate
• Candidate’s category certificate (If any)
• Mark sheet and certificate of Class 10
• Mark sheet and certificate of Class 12
• Work experience certificate (If any)

PGIMER Eligibility Criteria 

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/ Biotechnology from a recognised board.
• For SC, ST, and other reserved categories, the minimum required percentage marks is 45% in aggregate.
• The age limit for PIGMER UG Admissions is between 17 - 25 years.
• For BSc Nursing (Post Basic), the candidate must have completed 10+2 along with 50% marks in General Nursing and Midwifery and must be a registered nurse or midwife.

PGIMER Exam Pattern Overview

• Mode of Exam: PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 will be held as a Computer-Based Test. The candidates will be allotted a computer system at the assigned exam centre. Each candidate will be provided with a login ID and password to log in to the test. All answers will be saved automatically on the system during the test.
• Marking Scheme: The question paper is a total of 100 marks.1 mark will be awarded for each correct response.0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response. Marks will not be given or deducted for questions not attempted.
• Exam Duration: The exam duration is 90 minutes. Candidates are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the exam centre.

Subject-wise Question and Mark Distribution

For MSc Nursing : 

For BSc Nursing : 

For BSc (Post-Basic) : 

GIMER 2025 Syllabus

Syllabus for MSc Nursing Entrance Exam: 

Pathology and Genetics

Biochemistry

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Nursing Foundation

Community Health Nursing

Psychology

Communication and Educational Technology

Microbiology

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

Introduction to Computer

Community Health Nursing

English

Nursing Research and Statistics

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Management of Nursing Services and Education

Child Health Nursing

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

The syllabus for the BSc (Hons.) Nursing is the same as in class 12 (CBSE) - Physics, Chemistry & Biology 

PGIMER Admit Card 2025

PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 exam admit card was released on July 20, 2025, on the official portal pgimer.edu.in. The candidates had to download their admit cards within the given time limit. All candidates must download the admit card in order to attend the exam.

How to Download a PGIMER Admit Card? 

PGIMER BSc Nursing admit card should be downloaded from the official site pgimer.edu.in. To download the admit card, these steps need to be followed : 

• The candidates are required to visit the official website of PGIMER, Chandigarh, www.pgimer.edu.in.

• Candidates will need to click on the PGIMER BSc Nursing download admit card link in the recent update/notification.

• Applicants are required to log in with their registered email ID as the username for downloading the admit card.

Details Mentioned in PGIMER Admit Card

The details printed on the admit card:

• Candidate’s name
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Date of Birth of the candidate
• Category (Gen/SC/ST)
• Address of the exam centre
• Exam date and timings
• Instructions for the candidate

PGIMER Mock Test 

Mock tests are an integral aspect of efficient PGIMER exam preparation. They serve to create the actual exam atmosphere, enhance one's time management skills, and gauge one's degree of preparedness. Constant practice through mock tests also aids in the detection of weak areas, minimising exam stress, and developing the necessary confidence levels to excel on the actual examination day.

PGIMER Selection Process

Below is the selection process that is followed: 

Step 1:Entrance Examination

Step 2:Counselling

Step 3:Seat Allocation

Step 4:Document Verification

Step 5:Fee Payment

PGIMER Counselling

The counselling of PGIMER Nursing 2025 will be conducted through offline mode. Shortlisted candidates who meet the required minimum marks will be called for the counselling round.

PGIMER Exam 2025 Preparation Strategy

For effective preparation of candidates, the following tips are provided:

• Start Early with the Syllabus
• Focus High-Weightage Subjects: Give importance to major subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology for BSc (Hons) and Post Basic for Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, and Community Health Nursing.
• Maintain Regularity with MCQ Practice
• Read General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• Follow a Weekly Revision Plan
• Make Short Notes for Quick Review

Best Books for PGIMER Prep 

Books to prepare for BSc Nursing : 

• Concepts of Physics (Vol 1 & 2)
• Physical & Organic Chemistry for NEET
• Objective Biology
• Objective General English
• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• GNM Nursing Entrance Exam Guide

Sample Papers for PGIMER

Practice from sample papers is one of the best methods to prepare for the PGIMER exam. They give a glimpse of the question pattern and help to know the exam pattern. Practising sample papers on a daily basis improves accuracy, increases confidence, and helps candidates to evaluate the level of preparation and topics which need more attention.

PGIMER Previous Years' Question Papers

It is necessary to solve PGIMER's previous years' question papers for solid preparation. It gives students an idea of the pattern of the examination, types of questions, and the difficulty level of the questions. Solving these papers improves time management and identifies important topics.

PGIMER Result 

The entrance exam for PGIMER BSc Nursing 2025 will be conducted on Jul 27 2025. The results for this exam will be declared on Aug 9 2025. It will be declared through a merit list, which will be generated on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the examination. In the same way, the result of PGIMER MSc Nursing is expected tentatively in Aug 2025.

PGIMER Cutoff 

PGIMER INI CET cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 2. Cut-off rank for various courses-

FAQs About PGIMER Exam

Q1.Is PGIMER private or government?
Answer: The Institute became an autonomous body in 1967, functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Q2.What rank is required for PGIMER, Chandigarh?
Answer: As per the PGIMER cutoff 2025, the closing ranks are between 110 and 4128.

Q3.Are NEET scores accepted in PGIMER?
Answer: At PGIMER Chandigarh, admission is offered on the basis of merit list and the scores of INI-CET, NEET-PG, or its entrance exam.

Q4. Is the PGIMER exam online or offline?
Answer: It is conducted online in a computer-based mode