PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 – Applicantion Form (Available), Pattern, Eligibility

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh conducts entrance exam for admission in paramedical courses. The entrance exam is held in the month of September every year and this year the exam date is August 06, 2020. The entrance test is conducted in the state of Chandigarh only and 10+2 passed candidates / 3 years diploma holders can appear for the exam. For more details on t PGIMER paramedical entrance exam 2020 like application process, the eligibility, exam pattern, courses offered, admission process etc, read below.

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PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020

The PGIMER paramedical admission process includes candidaets applying online, appearing for the entrance exam, and appearing for counselling for seat allotment if qualified the PGIMER paramedical entrance exam 2020. The dates of all the events in this regard can be checked from the table below:

Paramedical Courses Offered PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020

The candidates can check below the names of the paramedical courses that are offered when a candidates clear the entrance exam:

1. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory)
2. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiodiagnosis &Imaging)
3. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiotherapy)
4. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)
5. B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist)
6. B.Sc. (Embalming and Mortuary Science)
7. B.Sc. (Medical Animation and Audio-visual creation)
8. Bachelor of Public Health Course (BPH)
9. Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
10. Bachelor of Physical Therapies (B.Ph.T)

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2020

The candidates must note that the exam pattern varies as per the qualification and course the candidates has applied for. The pattern is given below for all the courses:

Mode of exam: The entrance exam is held in offline mode.

Marking scheme: Each wrong answer has a penalty of 0.25 marks and each question carries 1 marks.

Total duration of the exam: The total time to complete the exam is 1.5 hours.

To check the marking scheme and question distribution for all the entrance exam check the tables below:

A) For 10+2 (science group) passed candidates

B) For 10+2 (vocational group) passed candidates

• For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory) Course.

• For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiodiagnosis & Imaging)

C) For Sponsored/Deputed/DMLT Candidates

• FOR B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory) Course

• For B.Sc. Medical Technology Radiodiagnosis & Imaging and Radiotherapy Course.

• For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)

• For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist)

D) For Perfusionist, Bachelor Embalming and Mortuary Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapies

E) B.Sc. Medical Animation and Audiovisual Creation

F) Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates shall check eligibility criteria before applying for the entrance exam for admissions in the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research. Here are the complete Eligibility Criteria details for PGIMER Paramedical 2020:

Age Criteria

• Candidates should have not more than 25 years and not less than 17 years as on 1st September, 2020 i.e. those born after September 01, 2003, and before 1st September 01, 1995, are not eligible.
• For B.Sc (Medical Animation and Audio-visual creation) course has age limit of this course is minimum 17 years and maximum 30 years of age on the date of commencement of course.

Academic Qualification

B.Sc. Med. Tech. (Laboratory/ Radiodiagnosis & Imaging/ Operation Theatre):

• 10+2 (Science Group) (PCM/PCB) passed or its equivalent from a recognized Board/ University
• 10+2 (Vocational) passed in the respective stream i.e. Medical Laboratory Technology for course No. 1, X-ray Technology for course No. 2
• Three years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology for course No. 1 from a recognized Board/University.

B.Sc. Med. Tech., Radiotherapy:

10+2 (Science group) passed or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics & Chemistry with at least 50% marks.

OR

• Matriculation/Hr. Sec./Pre University passed from a recognized Board/ University with Physics & Chemistry.
• Certificate/diploma in Radiography from a recognized Institute of at least a two-year duration.
• 5 years experience as a technician attached to Radiotherapy division/ department of a recognized teaching research Institute after obtaining the qualification and experience.

B.Sc. Med. Tech. Perfusionist:

• 10+2 (Science group) passed or,
• Its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.

B.Sc. (Embalming & Mortuary Science:

• 10+2 (Science group) passed or,
• Its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English and Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs.

Medical Animation and Audio-visual creation:

10+2 or equivalent from recognized Board/ University.

Bachelor in Public Health (BPH):

• 10+2 or equivalent certificate from recognized Board/University.
• Should have passed Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) / Male Health Worker / Female Health Worker / Multipurpose Health Worker / Lady Health Visitor/ Health Inspector/ Sanitary Inspector / Food Inspector/ Drug Inspector/ Laboratory Technicians course or any other equivalent course.

Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology:

• 10+2 (Science group) passed or,
• Its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics & Chemistry with a least 50% marks.

Bachelor of Physical Therapies:

• 10+2 (Science group) passed or,
• its equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/ University with Physics & Chemistry, Biology & English.

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 Application Form

The application form for the Paramedical Courses admission available for the interested and eligible candidates as per schedule at the official website of PGIMER. The candidates have to fill Online Application form, upload the latest scanned photograph (photograph with signature) and signature in available space on the Online Application Form. After filling application form the candidate should deposit the application fee through the payment gateway.

Application Fee:

This application fee details are given below.

• For General/OBC/SPON/FN candidates: Rs. 1500/-
• For SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 1200/-
• PwBD: exempted for fee

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 Admit Card

Roll numbers and Admit cards issued to only those candidates succesfully submit the application form. Entry without Admit Card (Roll No.) will not be allowed in the examination hall. All the candidates are required to bring their Admit Cards and one ID proof. Roll Numbers/Admit Cards for appearing in the entrance examination will be available for download to eligible candidates approximately 15 days in advance and can be downloaded from the website by logging into their accounts on the website with their respective login ID. Roll Numbers/Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post.

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2020 Result

The PGIMER paramedical entrance exam result of the candidates is displayed as a merit list in the notice board of PGIMER. The candidates are given a place in the merit list only if they get a minimum qualifying marks in the exam. The minimum marks needed is as follows:

General/Sponsored/Foreign National: 55th percentile
SC/ST/OBC & PWD: 50th percentile

The merit list is arranged is order of the ranks of the candidates. Higher is the percentile score, higher is the rank.

Preapration of the merit list:

Merit list is prepared for each category of candidate that is for general, for Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribes/OBC/deputed/sponsored and foreign candidates. In case 2 or more cabdidates get the same score in the exam, then tie breaking is doen as per the criteria below:

• A Candidate who obtained higher percentage marks in 10+2 or its equivalent would rank senior to a candidate who obtained fewer marks.
• If marks obtained in 10+2 or its equivalent examination is more or equivalent by the candidate Junior in age shall be considered the rank Junior than candidate senior in age.

Seat Intake PGIMER Paramedical Courses

The seat intake for the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, in the Paramedical Courses and Bachelor of Public Health Courses.

Fee Structure PGIMER Paramedical Course

The following dues are payable to the institute by each candidate admitted to the various courses mentioned above:-

The first installment of fee for 6 months is required to be paid immediately after selection and balance is recovered in half-yearly installments in advance. Fees and other charges once paid will not be refunded in any case including that of a candidate leaving the institute before the completion of the term or not joining the Institute for any reason.

About PGIMER

Post Graduate Institute Of Medical, Education & Research is also known as familiar PGIMER Chandigarh. It is one of the elite facility medical and research institution in Chandigarh, India. It facilitated all the educational, medical research, and training facilities to its students. Today, it is one of the leading Medical Institutions and has a regional branch to care for patients from all over Punjab, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. It holds the second position in NIRF 2019 listing among all over India Medical College category. The institute started in 1962 and Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru inaugurated the hospital now named “Nehru Hospital” on July 07, 1963.

Official Website: pgimer.edu.in

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