PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

PGIMER Chandigarh offers the Master of Science [M.Sc.] in Nursing as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme. PGIMER is an Institute of National Importance, providing research-focused training in a premier tertiary care and academic medical environment. The programme prepares graduates for advanced nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing research in clinical and community health settings. Admission is through the PGIMER MSc CBT; the total course fee for two years is ₹15,600.

PGIMER MSc July 2026 session: the application window closed on 9 May 2026. The entrance CBT is scheduled for 31 May 2026 and the result is expected on 8 June 2026 (tentative). The next January 2027 session application window will open in November 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• PGIMER Chandigarh is an Institute of National Importance and one of India’s premier academic medical institutions.
• M.Sc. Nursing is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme; admissions are offered for both January and July sessions.
• Total course fee is ₹15,600 for the two-year programme.
• Admission is through the PGIMER MSc CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes, negative marking); no upper age limit is prescribed.
• Graduates pursue careers in senior nursing practice, nursing education, hospital administration, and nursing research.

PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Fees

M.Sc. Nursing Fee Structure

• Total course fee of ₹15,600 covers the two-year programme; candidates should verify the exact breakup and payment schedule from the official PGIMER MSc Admission 2026 notification at pgimer.edu.in.
• Hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel charges are payable separately and are not included in the fee above.

PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• PGIMER MSc July 2026 session: application period was open from 10 April to 9 May 2026; the entrance CBT is scheduled for 31 May 2026 and result is expected on 8 June 2026.
• Candidates who applied should download their admit cards from pgimer.edu.in before the exam date.
• PGIMER also admits students for the January session; applications for that session typically open in November.
• Shortlisted candidates must report to PGIMER for counselling with original certificates including B.Sc. degree, marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institution, with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent marks and one year of registered nursing work experience, with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent marks (50 percent for SC/ST candidates).
• Must hold valid RN and RM registration from a State Nursing Council.
• Must qualify the PGIMER MSc CBT (Computer-Based Test) and participate in counselling; selection is based on CBT merit.
• No upper age limit is prescribed; candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria specified in the official PGIMER MSc Admission notification.

Admission Process

• Register on the PGIMER online portal (pgimer.edu.in) during the application window (April to May for July session; November for January session).
• Pay the application fee of Rs 1,500 (General/OBC) or Rs 1,200 (SC/ST); PwBD candidates are exempt.
• Download the admit card and appear for the PGIMER MSc CBT (50 MCQs, 60 minutes, -0.5 per wrong answer).
• Check the result on the PGIMER portal; shortlisted candidates receive seat allotment communication.
• Report to PGIMER Chandigarh with original certificates: B.Sc. degree/marksheets, category certificate (if any), and identity proof; pay the course fee to confirm admission.

PGIMER M.Sc. Nursing Scholarships 2026

M.Sc. Nursing Scholarships Available

• Government scholarship windows typically open August to October; eligible candidates should apply through scholarships.gov.in or the respective UT/state portal.
• PGIMER does not have a separate institutional merit scholarship for MSc programmes; students may apply to national and state-level government scholarship schemes.