PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh conducts entrance exam for admission in paramedical courses. The application correction window for B.Sc Paramedical and Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) has opened on July 07, 2021 and the last date to edit the form is July 08, 2021 up to 11:55 PM. 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 the PGIMER paramedical entrance exam 2021 like application process, the eligibility, exam pattern, courses offered, admission process, etc, read below.
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PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021
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 2021. The dates of all the events in this regard can be checked from the table below:
| Event | September 2021 Dates |
| Application form releases | 01 Jun 2021 |
| Closing of Online Application | 02 Jul 2021 |
| Correction Window start | 07 to 08 July 2021 (11:55 PM) |
| Availibility of Admit Card | 15 days before to the exam |
| Computer Based Entrance Examination | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Date for submission of 10+2 pass certificate | 19 Aug 2021 |
| 1st Counselling | 24 Aug 2021 |
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Paramedical Courses Offered PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021
The candidates can check below the names of the paramedical courses that are offered when a candidates clear the entrance exam:
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory)
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiodiagnosis &Imaging)
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiotherapy)
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist)
- B.Sc. (Embalming and Mortuary Science)
- Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
- B.Sc. Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology)
- Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
- Bachelors of Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. (Medical Animation and Audio-Visual Creation)
- Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 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 2021:
The Candidates who are appearing in 10+2 examination in April-May, 2021, can also apply for the courses, but they will be provisionally allowed to appear in the entrance examination subject to passing of 10+2 or equivalent examination. They will, however, be required to submit their certificates/marks sheet from the respective Boards of their having passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination to the Academic Section, PGI, Chandigarh by 19.08.2021 by 11.00 A.M. positively failing which they will not be considered for attending the counselling.
Age Criteria
- Candidates should have not more than 25 years and not less than 17 years as on 1st September, 2021 i.e. those born after September 01, 2004, and before September 01, 1996, are not eligible.
- For B.Sc ( Radiotherapy Technology, Operation Theatre, 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
- Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology after completing 12th Class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Science subjects.
- Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English upto 12th Standard level. OR
- Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language
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.
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.
B.Sc Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology):
- 10+2 (Science group) passed or,
- Diploma in Dialysis Therapy Technology
- 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (PCM/B).
Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
- Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (60%) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics OR
- Diploma in Optometry after completing 12th Class/10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately OR
- Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English upto 12th Standard level. OR
- Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and any other language.
Bachelors of Physiotherapy
- Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (50%) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), Mathematics (i.e.- Physics, Chemistry and Biology as mandates requirements).
- Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English upto 12th Standard level.
- Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
- English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
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.
Medical Animation and Audio-visual creation:
10+2 or equivalent from recognized Board/ University.
PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 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 2021 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 Pattern 2021
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 Examination shall be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Language of Paper: English
Type of Examination: Objective
Total duration of the exam: The total time to complete the exam is 1.5 hours or 90 Minutes.
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
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Maths / Biology | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
B) For 10+2 (vocational group) passed candidates
- For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory) Course.
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 25 | 25 |
| Biology & Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Lab Techniques | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
- For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiodiagnosis & Imaging)
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 25 | 25 |
| Gen. Physics & Radiation Physics | 25 | 25 |
| X-Ray Techniques | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
C) For Sponsored/Deputed/DMLT Candidates
- FOR B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory) Course
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Biochemistry Lab. Techniques | 25 | 25 |
| Microbiology Lab. Techniques | 25 | 25 |
| Hematology & Histopathology Lab. Techniques. | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
- For B.Sc. Medical Technology Radiodiagnosis & Imaging and Radiotherapy Course.
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 25 | 25 |
| Radiation Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Radiography Techniques | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
- For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 25 | 25 |
| Operation Theatre Equipment | 25 | 25 |
| Anesthesia & Surgical Tech | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
- For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist)
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Biology | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
D) For Perfusionist, Bachelor Embalming and Mortuary Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapies
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Biology | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
E) B.Sc. Medical Animation and Audiovisual Creation
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| G.K. & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| General Art | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Science | 25 | 25 |
F) B.Sc. Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology) | Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| G.K. & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| General Art | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Science | 25 | 25 |
G) Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)
| Subject | Number of ques | Marks |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| G.K. & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| General Art | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Science | 25 | 25 |
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.
PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 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.
Fee Structure PGIMER Paramedical Course
The following dues are payable to the institute by each candidate admitted to the various courses mentioned above:-
| Particulars | Fees (Rs) |
| Registration Fee | 200 |
| Tuition Fee | 250 |
| Laboratory Fee | 120 |
| Amalgamated Fund | 120 |
| Security (refundable) | 300 |
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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PGIMER Paramedical 2021 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Yes, there is the age limit for candidates are not more than 25 years and not less than 17 years on the respective academic session.
Ans : PGIMER Paramedical offers admission to a total of 12 courses.
Ans : Candidates can apply for PGIMER admission on its official website i.e. pgimer.edu.in.
Ans : PGIMER conducts Paramedical Entrance Exam for admission once, in September month every year.
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