PGIMER Exam Dates

A career in medicine requires clearing tough entrance exams. One important exam is held by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The institute offers admissions twice a year, in January and July. Courses include DM/M.Ch, MDS (3 years), and MD/MS (6 years).

The PGIMER exams, INI CET and INI SS, are the way to get into this top institute. The 2026 exam dates are now announced. Here, you will find all key details, such as notification dates, admit cards, results, counselling, and more, to help you plan well.

PGIMER: Exam Session Overview

PGIMER conducts two main entrance exams annually, including:

• INI CET for MD/MS-level admissions
• INI SS for super-speciality programs like DM/M.Ch.

National-level examinations are done based on these highly competitive exams. After appearing for these PGIMER entrances, students can enrol in a wide range of postgraduate and doctoral medical programmes.

Official Dates for PGIMER 2026 Exams

INI CET 2026

INI SS 2026

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FAQs

Q1. When can we register for the PGIMER January session?
Answer. The registration for INI CET and INI SS 2026 will begin from the first and fourth week of September 2025.

Q2. How much registration fee do the students have to pay for PGIMER exams?
Answer. The amount ranges between Rs. 3200-4000 based on their reservation category. Meanwhile, individuals from the PwD category are exempted from the application fee.

Q3. What will be the exam centres for PGIMER 2026?
Answer. The PGIMER Exam Centres for 2026 examination will include: 

• Delhi/NCR
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Ahmedabad
• Chandigarh/Mohali
• Bhubaneswar
• Chennai
• Hyderabad
• Guwahati
• Jodhpur
• Patna
• Puducherry
• Kolkata
• Mumbai
• Trivandrum
• Varanasi