Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
B.Sc. Nursing at PGIMER Chandigarh
4-year degree at India’s #2 medical institute. Real ward exposure from Day 1 in a 1,960-bed super-specialty hospital.
NIRF Medical Rank
Elite reputation without the crazy price tag.
Key numbers
Total Fees
₹2.0L
↓ whole program
Placement Rate
88%
↑ 2025 batch
Intake
120 seats
Programme Duration
4 Years
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English are all mandatory.
Minimum Aggregate
Score at least 50% in your Class 12 board exams.
Entrance exams
Your 4-Year Ward-to-Work Timeline
Year +0
Year 1
Foundational nursing sciences + basic clinical skills and hospital orientation.
Year +1
Year 2
Medical-surgical nursing deep-dive with obstetric & pediatric rotations.
Year +2
Year 3
Community health nursing + advanced practicum in the 1,960-bed hospital.
Year +3
Year 4
Research project, intensive internship and campus placement drive.
Investment
₹2.0L total
- Total Programme Fee₹2,00,000
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
88%
Top recruiters
Hostel + Scholarships = Low Stress
On-campus hostel stay and scholarship support mean you’re not bleeding rent money while studying. Rare combo of elite pedigree and student-friendly living.
The verdict
Strong fit
If nursing is your calling, PGIMER Chandigarh hits different. You get NIRF #2 clout, total fees around ₹2L, daily hands-on training in a massive teaching hospital, and an 88% placement rate with recruiters spanning AIIMS to Fortis. The catch? You’ll need to crack their institute-specific entrance. For pre-med hopefuls who want job-ready skills without a ₹50L price tag, this is a strong bet.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable elite medical education
- ✓ Massive clinical exposure
- ✓ Government institute pedigree
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Non-medical career flexibility
- ✗ Easy or decentralized admissions