Pgimer MD Ms Prospectus
Pgimer MD Ms Prospectus
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF  
MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH  
CHANDIGARH 
 
 
 
 
 
    Fee: MD/MS, MDS/House Job/MHA, For General OBC, OPH  :   1000/-  
    MD/MS/PhD/MDS/House Job/MHA (For SC/ST)  :    800/-  
          DM/M.Ch (Price for all Category)  :  1000/- 
 
  All  the  candidates  are  directed  to  deposit  the  above  fees  in  the  branches  of  State 
Bank  of  India  by  filling  the  Challan  form  in  the  name  of  Director,  PGIMER,  Chandigarh 
(Examination)  in  the  Power  Jyoti  Account  No.  32211613319  and  those  candidates  who 
have SBI account can also pay their fee through i-collect service. 
 
 
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: 06.04.2013 UPTO 1.00 PM 
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 
 
1.        Director 
  Prof. Yogesh Chawla 
  M.D., D.M., FAMS 
 
 
 
2.   Dean 
  Prof. Amod Gupta 
  MS,FAMS 
 
 
 
3.        Professor-In-Charge (Academic Section) 
  Prof. K. Gauba 
 
 
 
4.      Officer In-charge - I (Examination Cell) 
  Dr. Ashutosh N. Aggarwal 
 
 
 
5.        Asstt. Administrative Officer (Academic Section) 
  Mr. Sanjay Trikha 
 
 
 
    GRAMS                     :          POSTGRADMED 
    FAX       :          0172-2744401, 2744376 
    E-MAIL                      :          pgimer-chd@nic.in  
    Web                          :          http://pgimer.nic.in  
    Postal Address       :        Registrar, 
            PGIMER, Sector-12 
            Chandigarh - 160012 
 
 
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRY 
 
    Please contact the Academic Section at 
    0172-2755569  :  For MD/MS, MDS/House Job(OHS)/MHA 
    0172-2755570  :  For DM/M.Ch. 
 
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AT A GLANCE 
 
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: 
 
1.  MD/MS 
Entrance Examination                          : 
 
 
19.05.2013 
 
 
08:00 A.M. 
Declaration of Result                            :  20.05.2013  09:00 P.M. 
1
st
 Counselling                                     :  08.06.2013  12:00 Noon 
2
nd
 Counselling                                   :  10.07.2013  02:30 P.M. 
3
rd
 Counselling                                    :  20.07.2013  12:00 Noon
2. MDS/House Job (OHSC) 
 
Entrance Examination                          : 
 
 
06.06.2013 
 
 
08:00 A.M. 
Declaration of Result                            :  07.06.2013  09:00 A.M. 
Counselling/Interview                          :  08.06.2013  11:30 A.M. 
3.  DM/M.Ch/MHA 
 
Entrance Examination                          : 
 
 
13.06.2013 
 
 
08:00 A.M. 
Declaration of Result                            :  14.06.2013  09:00 A.M. 
Clinical/Practical Examination              :  14.06.2013  09:00 A.M. 
Counselling/Interview                          :  15.06.2013  11:30 A.M. 
 
 
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING 
  Before applying, the candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published 
in  the  press  and  the  instructions  given  therein  carefully.  Fill  in  the  application  form  in 
accordance  with  the  instructions  given  in  this  prospectus  and  the  admission  notice.  Please 
ensure  that  no  column  is  left  blank.  Incomplete  applications  will  not  be  considered  and  no 
correspondence will be entertained. 
 
a)  Application  for  admission  to  the  course  is  required  to  be  submitted  on  the 
prescribed  form enclosed with this prospectus. 
b)     The  application,  complete  in  all  respects  accompanied  with  all  the  relevant  documents 
should  reach  the  Registrar,  PGIMER,  Sector-12,  Chandigarh  on  or  before  the  closing 
date.  The  applications  received  after  the  closing  date  will  not  be  considered  and  no 
correspondence will be entertained. 
c)  The  fact  that  an  application  form  has  been  dispatched  on  a  certain  date  will  not  be 
accepted  as  an  excuse  for  the  late  submission  of  the  application.  The  dispatch  of  the 
application  form  does  not  ipso-facto  make  the  receiver  eligible  for  admission  to  the 
selection test. 
d)      Application  on  forms  other  than  those  prescribed  for  the  purpose  will  not  be 
entertained. 
 
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Sr. 
No. 
Contents 
Page 
No. 
     
1.    List of Administrative  Staff.  3 
2.    Introduction, Aims and Objectives  of the Institute & Admission  to the courses  4 
3.    General admission  requirements.  5 
4.    Admission  requirements  for DM/M.Ch  Courses  5 
5.    Method  of selection for DM/M.Ch.  6 
6.    Admission  requirement  for MD/MS/MHA Courses & method  of selection.  7 
7.    Admission  requirement  for MDS/House  Job (Oral Health  Sciences)  
& method  of selection 
8 
8.    Admission  requirement  for MHA Courses  9 
9.    Inter se-merit for admission to post doctoral/postgraduate  medical courses  10 
10.    Reservation  of seats for MD/MS,  House  Job, MHA courses  10 
11.    Criteria  for Rural Area, Orthopaedic  Physically  Handicapped, 
Sponsor/Deputed  Candidates 
11 
12.    Foreign Nationals  12 
13.    Fees and dues  13 
14.    Duration  and emoluments  of the courses  13 
15.    Book Allowance, Hours of work, leave, Agreement  Bond/Sureties  Contract for 
MD/MS/MHA  course 
14 
16.    Dissertation  - DM/M.Ch  courses,  thesis - MD/MS/  MHA Courses  15 
17.    Financial  assistance  for thesis, medical  benefits,  joining  time  15 
18.    Joining Time, Closing  of admission,  1st counseling/  Interview,2nd  counseling, 
3rd counseling 
16 
19.    Medical examination,  terms and conditions  of the Junior / Senior  Residency  17 
20.    General  information  17-19 
21.    Hostel accommodation  20 
22.    Library,  sports and cultural  activities  21 
23.    Procedure  to be followed  for the entrance  examination  21-22 
24.    Instructions  for photographs  24 
25.    Format for SC/ST Certificate  (Annexure  'A')  25 
26.    Format for OBC Certificate  (Annexure  'B')  26 
27.    Format for Rural Area Certificate  (Annexure  'C')  27 
28.    Format for Sponsorship  Certificate  (Annexure  'D')  28 
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INTRODUCTION 
  The  Government  of  India  in  the  Ministry  of  Health  set  up  a  committee  known  as  the 
HEALTH SRE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE on the 12
th 
June, 1959 to undertake the review 
of the development that had taken place since the publication of the report of HEALTH SURVERY 
DEVELOPMENT  COMMITTEE  (BHORE  COMMITTEE)  in  1946  with  a  view  to  formulate  further 
health  programmes  for  the  country  in  the  third  and  subsequent  five  year  plan  periods.  This 
committee recommended the setting up of six Postgraduate Medical Institutions in the country 
one  each  at  Calcutta,  Mumbai,  Madras,  Hyderabad,  Lucknow  and  Chandigarh  to  meet  the 
increasing demand of teachers for the rapidly expanding medical colleges specialist services for 
hospitals, and need of the armed forces. 
 
  The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research was conceived and planned 
in 1960 to create  in Chandigarh an ISLAND OF EXCELLENCE providing physical and intellectual 
milieu for young scientists working in multiple disciplines of medicine, to advance the frontiers of 
knowledge to render humane service to sick and suffering and to train medical and paramedical 
manpower.   The Institute was established in 1962 under the erstwhile  state  of  Punjab.   It  was 
declared  as  an  Institute  of  National  Importance  by  an Act  of  Parliament 
(Sr. No. 51 of 1966) w.e.f. 1
st 
April, 1967. 
 
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE 
 
 
The following are the objectives of the Institute: 
a)  To  develop  patterns  of  teaching  in  unde.3rgraduate  and  postgraduate  education  in  all 
its branches, so as to demonstrate a high standard of medical education. 
b)  To  bring  together,  as  far  as  possible,  in  one  place,  educational  facilities  of  the  highest 
order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and 
c)  To attain self sufficiency in postgraduate medical education to meet the country's need 
for specialists and medical teachers. 
 
ADMISSION  TO  THE COURSES 
 
a)  Admission  to  various  post  doctoral/postgraduate  courses  conducted  at  the  Institute  is 
made twice a year. The sessions commence from first January and first July each year. 
b)  The  Institute  follows  a  residency  service  cum  training  scheme  comprising  Junior 
Residents:  Candidates  admitted  to  MD/MS/MDS  and  House  Job  (Oral  Health  Sciences) 
courses  are  called  Junior  Residents/  Junior  Demonstrators  and  those  enrolled  for 
DM/MC.h courses are designated as Senior Residents / Senior Demonstrators. 
c)  The admission to the above courses imparted at the Institute is made on merit on all India 
basis  by  holding  an  entrance  examination  by  the  Institute,  after  issuing  a  countrywide 
admission notice. The  admission  notice  is  published  in  leading  English  newspapers  of 
India  usually  during August/  September  and  March  / April  for January and July Sessions 
respectively. 
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GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
 
1.    Candidates due to appear in MD/MS examination may also apply for DM/MCh courses. 
They will be admitted  to  the  entrance  test  only when  they  supply  the  result  alongwith 
attempt certificate of their MD/MS examination from the University/ Institute concerned 
including the approval of their thesis atleast two days before the entrance examination. 
2.  Candidates  can  apply  only  for  one  subject  in  DM/M.Ch  courses.  The  applications  of 
those candidates who apply for more than one subject in DM/M.Ch. courses are liable for 
rejection. 
3.  The  candidates  applying  for  MD/MS/House  Job  (Oral  Health  Sciences)  courses  are 
required to submit only one application form. 
4.       Candidates  applying  for  MD/MS/House  Job  (Oral  Health  Science)  courses,  must  be 
registered with the Central/ State Medical Council/Dental Council as the case may be. 
5.  Candidates  applying  for  MD/MS/House  Job  (Oral  Health  Science)  must  have  either 
completed  or  due  to  complete  the  compulsory  rotating  internship  on  or  before  30 
June/31st December for July/January sessions respectively. 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DM/M.CH. COURSES 
A.   Age limit as on 1st July/1st January for session starting from July and January respectively. 
  For Open Category                                             : 35 years 
  For SC/ST, Ex-Serviceman and Commissioned Officer  
  including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released  
  on satisfactory assignment (Please attach the proof)    : 40 years 
  For OBC candidates             : 38 years 
  Deputed/Sponsored candidates                              : No age limit 
B. Qualification Requirement: 
  For  all  DM  courses  except  for  DM  (Clinical  Pharmacology,  Neuro  Radiology, 
Haematopathology,  Cardiac Anaesthesia, Pediatric Neurology) course: 
a)      MD  degree  in  Medicine  or  Paediatrics  or  its  equivalent  qualification  recognized  by  the 
Medical Council of India, except as otherwise indicated. 
b)      Must be registered with the Central/State Medical Registration Council. 
For  DM  (Clinical  Pharmacology)  course:  MD  degree  in  Pharmacology  or  its  equivalent 
qualification in any clinical subject recognized by the Medical Council of India. 
For  DM  (Neuro  Radiology)  course:  MD  degree  in  Radiology  or  its  equivalent  qualification 
recognised by the Medical Council of India. 
For DM (Haematopathology) course: MD degree in Pathology or  equivalent degree.  
For DM (Cardiac-Anaesthesia) course : MD degree in Anesthesia or  equivalent degree.  
For DM (Pediatric-Neurology) course: MD degree in Pediatrics or  equivalent degree. 
For M.Ch. courses:  MS degree in General Surgery or its equivalent qualification recognized by Medical 
Council of India. 
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For M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery) Courses: 
a)      MS degree in General Surgery/MS (ENT)/ MS (Orthopedics)  or its equivalent qualification 
recognized by Medical Council of India. 
b)      Must be registered with the Central/State Medical Registration Council. 
 
METHOD OF SELECTION (DM/M.CH COURSES) 
 
  Selection of candidate for DM/MCh courses will be made on the basis of multiple choice questions 
carrying 80 marks. The Theory Examination consisting of part I & II is of 1hrs duration. 
1. 
a) General medicine for candidates  having  MD (Medicine) qualification      : 40 marks 
b)  Pediatrics for candidates having MD(Pediatrics) qualification                                              : 40 marks  
c)  Pharmacology for candidates having MD (Pharmacology) qualification                    : 40 marks  
d)  Pathology for candidates having MD (Pathology) qualification                                             : 40 marks  
e)  Anaesthesia for candidates having MD (Anaesthesia) qualification                               : 40 marks  
f)   General Surgery for candidates having MS (Surgery) Qualification                                      : 40 marks  
g)  ENTfor candidates who have applied for MCh (Plastic Surgery)coursewith M.S. (ENT) qualification : 40 marks  
h)  M.S. Orthopaedics Surgery who have applied for MCh (Plastic Surgery) course           : 40 marks 
i)   Radiology for candidates having  MD Radiology/Radiodiagnosis qualification                    : 40 Marks  
2. Specialty concerned                  : 40 marks 
3. Clinical practical examination by the department concerned        : 20 marks 
 
N.B. There will be negative marking for the wrong answers in the theory paper for part II only. 
  Candidate  invited  for  the  selection  will  be  examined  in the  theory paper  in  the  subject 
concerned. Merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in the 
theory examination. Separate merit  list will be prepared for each subject and for each category 
(i.e. general and sponsored/deputed). 
 
Eligibility for Clinical/Practical Examination: 35 marks 
  The  number  of  candidates  eligible  to  appear  in  the  clinical/  practical  examination  will, 
however,  be  FIVE  times the number of seats to be filled in each subject and in each category of 
candidates provided the candidates  fulfill  the  cut  off  marks  mentioned  above.  The  candidates 
will  be  invited  for  the  clinical/  practical  examination  strictly in order of merit in the respective 
category  based  on  the  aggregate  marks  obtained  by  the  candidates  in  theory  paper  and 
clinical/practical  and  viva  voce  examination, merit list will be prepared subject wise separately 
for  each  category  of  candidates.  The  candidates  are  then  interviewed-by  the  Selection 
Committee appointed by the Institute for the purpose which recommends the  names  of  those 
found  suitable  for  admission.  The  number  of  candidates  to  be  called  for  interview will be 
three times of the total number of  seats to be  filled  in each category, provided the candidates 
fulfill the cut off marks mentioned above. The selection will be finalized only after the candidates 
are  interviewed  by  the  Selection  Committee.  The  interview  with  the  Selection  Committee  is 
mandatory.  A  candidate  who  is  absent  at  the  time  of  interview  will  not  be  considered  for 
admission/waiting  list.  In  case  of  not  joining  the  candidate  on  1st  July/1st  January,  next 
candidate  will  be  offered  seat  as  per  waiting  list. The interview with the Selection Committee 
does  not  carry  any  marks.  The  candidate  must  obtain  aggregate  marks at least 50% (Theory + 
Practical) to be eligible for interview/counseling/ admission. 
 
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR MD/MS/MHA COURSES 
 
  To  be  eligible  for  admission  to  MD/MS/MHA  course  a  candidate  must  possess  the 
following qualifications: 
 
a)     MBBS  passed  or  its  equivalent  qualification  from  a  University/Institute  recognized  by 
Medical Council of India. 
b)   Must have either completed or due to complete one year internship (rotatory houseman 
ship) training by 30
th
 June/31st December for July and January session respectively. 
c)     Must be registered with Central /State Medical Registration Council. 
 
METHOD OF SELECTION (FOR MD/MS COURSES) 
 
  The procedure for selection of candidates will be as under: 
a)   Candidate  will  be  called  for  the  selection  of  MD/MS  courses  based  on  a  theory  paper 
carrying  100  marks  consisting  of  250  multiple  choice  question  (MCQs)  with  five 
alternative  each  and  single/  multiple  correct  responses: Negative marks will be given for 
incorrect responses marked. Duration of the examination is three hours. No candidate will 
be allowed to leave the examination hall before 1  hours. The number of questions in each 
subject studied by the candidates during MBBS is appended below: 
 
  Applied Anatomy  -  6, Applied  Biochemistry-12,  Immunogenetic  &  Molecular  Biology-10, 
Applied  Physiology-6,  Pathology - 1 5 ,  Pharmacology - 1 2,  Microbilogy - 1 2 ,  Forensic 
Medicine - 6 , Social & Preventive Medicine-7, Medicine-36, Paediatrics-12, Dermatology-
6,  Psychiatry-6.  Radiodiagnosis-6,  Radiotherapy-6,  Surgery-36,  ENT-10,  Orthopaedic 
Surgery - 10,  Ophthalmology - 10,  Anaesthesia-6,  Obst. & Gynaecology-20. 
 
b)     Merit list based on the percentile  obtained  by the  candidates in the theory examination 
will  be  prepared  for  each  category  of  candidates.  Candidates  of  various  categories 
who  secure  percentile  in  the  theory as mentioned against each category will qualify for 
admission: 
   
  Open (General) and Sponsored/Deputed          :   55th percentile 
  OBC, OPH, SC/ST, Rural Area & Foreign Nationals          :            50th percentile 
  Bhutanese Nationals                   :            45th percentile 
 
c)     Candidates are requested to attend the interview strictly in order of merit in the respective 
merits lists as the  marks  obtained  by  them  in  the  theory  examination.  The  number  of 
candidates to  be  called  for  the interview will be three times the total number of seats to 
be  filled  in  each  category  of  candidates,  provided  the  candidates  fulfill  the  cut  off 
points  mentioned  above.  The  selection  will  be  finalized  only  after the candidates are 
interviewed  by the Selection  Committee. The  Interview with  the  Selection Committee is 
mandatory.    A    candidate    who    is    absent    at    the    time    of    interview    will    not    be  
considered   for admission.  However  he/she  is  eligible  to  appear  in  2nd/3rd  counselling. 
The  interview  with  the  Selection  Committee does not carry any marks. There will not be 
any clinical/practical examination. 
 
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d)     The  reserved  categories  are  also  eligible  to  compete  under  the  general  category  seats 
(open  category).  Thus,  in  addition  to  category  wise  list,  a  combined  General  Category 
merit list of all the candidates will also be prepared. 
e)    In  exceptional  circumstances,  if  a  candidate  reports  for  counseling  after  his/her  turn, 
he/she will be considered for admission only against the subject available  at that time. 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR MDS/HOUSE JOB (ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES) 
  For admission to 1
st
 year Junior Residency for MDS and House Job (Oral Health Sciences) 
course, a candidate is required to possess the following qualifications: 
 
a)    Degree  of  Bachelor of Dental  Surgery  (BDS)  of  Panjab  University or  any other  University 
recognized by the Syndicate of the Panjab University as equivalent thereto. 
b)    Must  have  either  completed  or  due  to  complete  compulsory  paid  rotating  internship 
on  30
th
 June/31
st
 December for July and January session respectively. 
c)     Must be registered with the Central State Dental Registration Council.  
Note: 
1.    The  candidate  appointed  through  the  entrance  examination  for  House  Job  (Oral  Health 
Sciences)  for  a  period  of  six  months, their  period  can  be  extended  upto  one  year  on the 
recommendation of the Head of the department. 
2.    The candidate will be eligible for House Job within 3 years of obtaining the BDS degree. 
3.    House Job will be offered once in the department for a maximum period of one year. 
4.    The candidates who have already done House Job in any Hospital or Institute are not eligible 
for House Job. 
 
SELECTION FOR MDS/HOUSE JOB (ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES) 
  The selection will be made on the basis of theory examination consisting of 100 objective 
type questions  with maximum of 100 marks. The duration of the examination will be 1 hours. 
There will be a common entrance test for MDS and House Job (Oral Health Sciences). with 0.25 
negative marking for wrong answers in the theory  paper. There will not be any clinical/practical 
examination. 
 
    Open (General)    :    50% marks 
    SC/ST/OBC      :    45% marks 
  There will be a common merit list for both MDS and House Job. The topper candidates in 
the merit will be  offered  MDS  and  the  next in  the  merit  will be  considered  for  House  Job. If,  a 
candidate  refuses  to  accept  House  Job  as  per  merit  list,  his/her  name  will  still  be  allowed  to 
continue in the waiting list for MDS. The candidates are requested to attend the interview strictly 
in  order  of merit obtained by them in  the  theory examination. The number of candidates to be 
called for interview will be three times of the total number of seats to be filled in each  category, 
provided  the  candidates  fulfill the  cutoff  point mentioned  above. The  interview  with  selection 
committee is mandatory. 
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ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN HOSPITAL 
ADMINISTRATION (MHA) COURSES 
MASTER IN HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION (MHA) COURSE 
  To be eligible for admission, a candidate must possess/fulfill the Following qualifications/ 
requirements:- 
 
1.  MBBS  or  its  equivalent  degree  from  a  University  /Institute  recognized  by  the  Medical 
Council of India with three years experience after passing MBBS examination. 
Or 
2.          Should  have  worked  in  State  Medical  Services, Armed  Forces  Medical  Services  or  other 
equivalent services for a period of five years are spent in a hospital which is approved for 
purposes of undergoing the compulsory  rotating  internship  or  in  a  command  hospital, 
failing  which  the  aforesaid  period  of  five  years  would  be  increased  to  seven  years. 
Provided  that  In  case  of  services  in  Armed  Forces,  this  aforesaid  period  of  five  years 
shall be in addition to one year or compulsory rotating internship required for purposes 
of obtaining the MBBS degree and full degree and full registration. 
Or 
3.  Should  have  worked  as  Medical  Superintendent,  a  Deputy  Medical  Superintendent  in 
a  Civil  or  Military  Hospital for one year. The posts mentioned imply that the candidate 
would have fulfilled the requirements  of above clause as he/she would have completed 
five years in the State Medical Services etc.) 
 
Duration of the course:  Two Academic Years 
Method of Selection: The selection of candidates for Master In Hospital Administration (MHA) 
course will be made on the basis of a theory paper carrying 80 marks and practical examination 
carrying  20  marks.  The  theory  examination  consisting  of  Part-1  &  Part-II  is  of  1
1/2
  hours 
duration. 
 
Part-1   Objective Type question of MBBS level with four options  
  and no negative marking             :   40 Marks 
Part-2   Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) with 5 options  
  with multiple correct responses and negative marking      :  40 Marks 
 
Departmental Evaluation                               :         20 marks 
Eligibility for Departmental Evaluation 
      For General    :  35 marks 
      For OBC/SC/ST  :  30 marks 
              (in the theory examination) 
Eligibility for final  selection 
      For General    :  50 marks out of 100 marks 
      For OBC/SC/ST  :  45 marks out of 100 marks 
              (i.e. theory and Departmental Evaluation) 
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INTER-SE MERIT FOR ADMISSION TO POSTDOCTORAL/POSTGRADUATE 
MEDICAL COURSES 
 
  If  two  or  more  candidates  obtain  equal  marks  in  the  entrance  examination,  then 
inter-se  merit  for selection shall be determined on the basis of the following:- 
 
a)  If  a  candidate  who  has  obtained  higher  marks  in  the  MBBS/BDS  (aggregate  marks) 
examination shall rank senior to a candidate who has obtained lower marks. 
c)  If the marks obtained (aggregate marks) in MBBS/BDS examination are the same, then a 
candidate senior in age shall rank senior to a candidate who is junior in age. 
 
RESERVATION OF SEATS (FOR MD/MS, MHA, HOUSE JOB (OHSC) COURSES) 
 
1)    SC/ST Category 
  The seats for MD/MS, House Job (Oral Health Sciences), MDS, MHA courses are reserved 
for the candidates  belonging  to  Schedule  Castes  /  Tribes  and  other  category  of  candidates,  as 
per  Govt.  instructions  provided  candidates  fulfill  the  minimum  admission  requirements 
prescribed  by  the  Institute  for  the  purpose. The candidate  belonging  to  Scheduled  Castes  / 
Tribes  are  required  to  furnish  certificate  from  the  District  Magistrate/Additional  District 
Magistrate/Collector  /1st  Class  Stipendiary  Magistrate,  Sub  Divisional  Magistrate,  Taluka 
Magistrate/Executive  Magistrate/Extra  Assistant  Chief  Presidency  Magistrate/Presidency 
Magistrate,  Revenue  Officer  not  below  the  rank of Tehsildar,  Sub  Divisional  Officer  of the  area 
where  the  candidate  and  or  his  family  normally  resides,  Administrator/  Secretary  to 
Administrator/  Development  Officer  (Lakshdweep  Islands)  in  support  of  their  claims.  The 
candidates  must  supply  a  Hindi  /  English  Translation  of  their  caste  certificate  along  with  the 
application.  Not  below  the  rank  of  1st  class  Stipendiary  magistrate.  Enclose  Annexure  A  at 
Page No. 25 of Prospectus. 
 
2)   Rural  Area (MD/MS COURSES) 
  5%  seats  in  MD/MS  course  are  reserved  for  the  candidates  who  have  actually 
worked/working or have carried practice  in rural area for a minimum of 2 years. The 30
th
  June and 
31st December for July and January session respectively as  the  last  date  for  completion  of  Rural 
services  A  candidate  applying  under  this  category  is  required  to  furnish  a  certificate  from the 
District Magistrate concerned in support of the claim. Enclose Annexure C at Page No. 27 of Prospectus. 
 
  According  to  the  orders  of  the  Government  of   India,  the  term  rural  area  includes  a 
village, a primary health center, a town with less than 5000 population and without a Municipal 
area. The certificate to be furnished by  the  candidates  should  certify  that  he/she  served  or  is 
actually serving or has carried on private practice in a village, primary health center, or town with 
less than 5000 population and without Municipal area. 
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3)    Orthopedic Physically Handicapped Candidates 
a)      3% seats are reserved for Orthopedic Physically Handicapped persons. 
b)     Minimum cut off marks for entrance examination for Orthopedic  Handicapped  candidate 
will be as under: 
      General                    :           50th percentile 
      OBC/SC/ST               :           50th percentile 
 
OTHER CRITERIA FOR ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 
 
The candidate must possess a valid document certifying his/her physical disability. 
i)     If it involves only one lower limb, it should have a minimum of 50% and should not exceed 
70%. 
ii)    If  it  involves  both  the  lower  limbs  the  total  disability  should  not  exceed  70%  with  a 
minimum of 50%. 
iii)   The disability certificate should be produced by a duly constituted and authorized Medical 
Board of the state or Central  Govt Hospitals/ institutions. 
iv)    The  constitution  of  the  Medical  Board  will  be  one  consultant  each  from  discipline  of 
Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Surgery. 
v)    The  candidates  with  disability  of  lower  limbs  between  50%  to  70%  shall  be  considered 
and  in  case  candidates  are  not  available  in  that  category  then  only  candidates  with 
disability of lower limbs between 40% to 50% may be considered for admission. 
 
4)      OBC  CANDIDATES 
1.  Reservation for OBC is made as per notification of Government  of India issued vide OM 
No.  11015/1/2006-  ME P-1 dated 24th April, 2008. Enclose Annexure B at Page No. 26 of 
Prospectus. 
2.        Minimum cut off marks for entrance examination in OBC category will be 50th percentile. 
3.        Only the OBC certificate issued by the District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner etc. will 
be recognized. 
4.  The  OBC  certificate  submitted  by  the  candidates  shall  be  issued  by  the  competent 
authority within one year of the last date of submission of application. 
 
5)   Sponsored / Deputed Candidates (For MD/MS, DM/M.Ch., MHA  etc.) 
  A candidate  applying  for  admission  as  a  sponsored  /  deputed  candidate  is  required  to 
furnish the following certificates with his/her application from his/her employer for admission  to 
the course. Enclosed Annexure D at Page No. 2 of Prospectus. 
a)  That  the  candidate  concerned  is  a  permanent  or  regular  employee  of  the  deputing/ 
sponsoring authority and should have been working for the last at least three years. 
b)  That  after  getting  the  training  at  PGI,  Chandigarh,  the  candidate  will  be  suitably 
employed  by  the deputing/sponsoring authority to work at l e a s t   for  five  years  in  the 
specialty  In  which  the  training  is received by the candidate at PGI, Chandigarh. 
c)   That no financial implications in the form of emoluments/ stipend  etc. will devolve upon 
PGI,  Chandigarh  during  the  entire  period  of  his/her  course.  Such  payment  will  be 
responsibility of the sponsoring authority. 
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NB:  i) Deputation/ Sponsorship of candidates holding tenure appointment (like house job or 
  Junior  or  Senior  Residency, Adhoc or Contract or honorary Appointment against a leave 
  vacancy shall not be accepted. 
  ii)  that  the  sponsorship  Institute  should  not  nominate  more  than  one  candidate  for  a 
  specialty/  super  specialty, Sponsorship / deputation of candidates will be accepted only 
  from the following: 
 
a.  Central Government Departments/Institutions.  
b.  State Government Departments/Institutions. 
c.  Autonomous Bodies of the Central or State Government. 
d.  Public  Sector  College  affiliated to  universities  and  recognized  by  the  Medical  Council  of 
India.  In  case  of  candidate  deputed/  sponsored  by  the  Medical  College  affiliated  to 
Universities and recognized by the Medical Council of India, the deputation/sponsorship 
certificate signed only by the Principal of Medical College concerned shall be accepted. 
 
NB:   1. Deputation/ Sponsorship of candidates by private nursing homes is not accepted. 
  2.  Deputed/ Sponsored candidates selected are also required to appear in the selection 
  test. 
  3.  Deputed/sponsored  candidates  selected for  admission  to  any  course of  the  Institute 
  are required to make their own arrangement for stay during the period of their studies. 
 
FOREIGN NATIONALS 
 
  The Foreign candidates are required to route their application through the Govt. of India 
Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare,  New  Delhi.  All  foreign  nationals  will  have  to  take  prior 
permission  from  the  Medical  Council of India before applying for Post Graduate Courses in the 
Institute as per Instruction of MCI issued vide No. MCI-202(1) (Gen) Regn-2010/45277 dated 9-12-
2010. An advance copy must be submitted at PGIMER Chandigarh before last date of receipt of 
applications,  However  applications  of  such  candidates  will  be  processed  after  receipt  of  the 
same  through  Diplomatic  Channels.  They  are  also  required  to  appear  in  the  entrance 
examination  alongwith  other  candidates.  Separate  merit  list  of  the  Foreign  Nationals  will  be 
prepared within their own group.  There  will  be  a  separate  merit  list  for  Bhutanease  nationals 
applying for MD/MS courses apart from foreign national seats. The selection of candidates will 
be  made  on  merit  based  on  their  performance  in  the  entrance  examination.  In  the  event  of 
selection, the  candidates have to apply for  temporary registration with the Medical  Council  of 
India for the duration of Postgraduate study. However, for D.M./M.Ch. Courses, there will be no 
separate reservation for foreign students under deputed /sponsored category. 
 
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FEES AND DUES 
 
  The following dues are payable to the Institute, by the  candidates admitted to the various 
courses mentioned above: 
 
a) Registration Fee  :   Rs. 500/- 
b) Tuition Fee    :  Rs. 350/- per annum for DM/M.Ch./House Job/MHA courses and 
        250/- per annum for MD/MS Courses 
c) Laboratory Fee  :  900/- per annum 
d) Security     :  1000/- (refundable only after completion of course)  
e) Amalgamated Fund :  60/- per month 
f) Security (for hostel) :  600/- (Refundable) to be deposited with Hostel Manager. 
            (if allotted) 
 
  The first installment of fees for 6 months is required to be paid immediately after selection 
and the balance  is  recovered  in  monthly  installments  from  those  receiving  emoluments  from 
the Institute. Others are required to pay the dues half yearly in advance. 
 
1.  Fees  and  other  charges once  paid  shall  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. 
2.  Security will be released only after the receipt of the No Dues Certificate on completion 
of the duration  of  course.  No  security  will  be  released  to  those  candidates  who  do  not 
join or discontinue the course midway. 
3.  The dues must be paid by the prescribed date. For late payment, a fine @ Rs.5/- per day is 
charged upto a  maximum  of  15  days.  After  15  days  the  name  of  the  candidate  who 
does  not  pay  the  dues  is  removed  from  the  rolls  of  the  institute.  For  re-admission,  if 
otherwise eligible, a sum of Rs.500/- will be charged as  re-registration  fee in  addition  to 
the  fine.  Such  a  candidate  will  have  to  repeat  the  period  of  his/her  training for which 
he/she remains off the rolls. 
 
DURATION AND EMOLUMENTS  OF THE COURSE (FOR MD/MS, DM/M.Ch., 
MDS/HOUSE JOB AND MHA) 
 
  DM/M.Ch. course     :  Three academic years 
  MD/MS course    :  Three academic years 
  MDS        :  Three academic years 
  MHA        :  Two academic years 
  House Job (OHSC)    :  upto 30
th
 June/31
st
 December for January & July  
            session respectively  
 
EMOLUMENTS 
 
  DM/M.Ch. course    :  Rs. 18750 + 6600 (Grade Pay + NPA) 
  MD/MS/MDS/MHA course  :  Rs. 15600  39100 + 5400 (Grade Pay + NPA) 
  House Job (OHSC)    :  Rs. 15600  39100 + 5400 (Grade Pay + NPA) 
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BOOK ALLOWANCE 
 
  For  DM/M.Ch.  Courses:  Each  DM/M.Ch.  student  will  be  granted  a  book  allowance  of 
Rs.3000/-  per  annum  for  3  years.  During  the  academic  year  all  the  books  purchased  (worth 
Rs.3000/-) will have to be submitted alongwith their cash memo duly verified by the concerned 
Head  of  the  Department  during  the  course. The  books  will  be  embossed  at  3  places  by  the 
concerned  Department.  The  prescribed  application  of  Book  Allowance  duly forwarded by the 
HOD  accompanied  by  the  cash  memo  of  books  purchased  shall  be  considered  by  the  Training 
branch for sanction of allowance. No claim for the reimbursement will  be entertained after the 
completion of the course. 
 
  For MD/MS/MDS course: Each MD/MS/MDS student will be granted a book allowance of 
Rs.2000/-  per  annum  for  3  years.  During  the  academic  year,  all  the  books  purchased  (worth 
Rs.2000/-)  will  have  to  be  submitted alongwith their cash memo duly verified by the concerned 
head  of  the  department  during  the  course.  The  books  will  be  embossed  at  3  places  by  the 
concerned  Department.  The  prescribed  application  for  book  Allowance dully forwarded by the 
HOD  accompanied  by  the  cash  memo  of  books  purchased  shall  be  considered  by  the  Training 
branch for sanction of allowance. No claim for the reimbursement will be entertained after the 
completion of the course. 
 
HOURS OF WORK 
 
  Continuous active duty for Junior/ Senior Residents shall not exceed  normally 12 hours 
subject  to  exigencies  of  work. The Junior Residents will also be required to be on call duty not 
exceeding 12 hours at a time. 
Duties and Responsibilities 
These will be fixed by the institute from time to time. The residents will be required to perform 
such work as may be needed in the legitimate interest of patient care in the hospital. 
 
LEAVE 
 
DM/M.Ch:  The  DM/M.Ch  candidates  are  entitled  to  30  days  leave  per  year. The  leave  for  one 
year cannot be carried forward to subsequent year or encashed. 
 
MD/MS/MDS/MHA:  Candidates  admitted  to  MD/MS/MDS  courses  will  be  entitled  to  30  days 
leave  during  the  first  year  and  36  days  leave  during  each  of  the  second  and  third  years.  The 
leave for one year cannot be carried forward to subsequent year. 
 
AGREEMENT BONDS/SURETIES/CONTRACT FOR MD/MS/MDS/MHA 
  The Junior Residents will be on contract service for a period of 3 years and will be required 
to execute an agreement and undertaking on non judicial stamp paper for minimum Rs. 5/- and 
Rs. 5/- respectively. Any candidate who joins the MD/MS/MDS course & leaves the said course 
within  six  months  of  joining,  will  be  liable  to  pay  a  penalty  of  Rs.50,000/-  (Rupees  Fifty 
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thousand  only)  and  thereafter  he/she  is  liable  to pay a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh 
only) as penalty. Two sureties on non judicial stamp paper of Rs.25.00  preferably  from  the  local 
residents  are  required  to  be  submitted  at  the  time  of  admission.  The  candidate  who  fails  to 
submit the same shall not be allowed to join the course. Sureties from Junior/ Senior Residents 
are  not  acceptable. Formats for the same will be provided by the office at the time of Interview/ 
Counseling. 
 
DISSERTATION - DM/M.Ch. COURSES 
 
  Every  candidate  joining  DM/M.Ch  course  is  required  to  submit  a  dissertation.  The 
dissertation  plan  is  required  to  be  submitted  within  6  months  of  admission  to  the  course. 
Dissertation will have to be submitted at the  end of 2 years of the course. No candidate shall be 
allowed  to  appear  in  the  DM/M.Ch  examination  until  his/her  dissertation has been approved. 
The examination will be held after 2 years. The candidates will be at liberty to spend 6 months 
of  their  remaining  period  after  the  examination  either  in  the  department  of  Experimental 
Medicine  and  Bio-technology  or  in  some  other  related  Departments  with  the  permission  of 
Head  of  the  Departments. The result of the candidate will be declared after completion of the 
course. 
THESIS - MD/MS/MDS COURSES 
 
  Every  candidate  who  joins  MD/MS/MDS  course  is  required  to  submit  a  plan  of  thesis 
within one year of his/her joining the course. He/She is required to submit the final thesis after 
completion of 2 years of his/her joining   the   course.   The   candidate   will   be   eligible   to   
take   the   MD/MS/MDS   final   examination only after approval of his/her thesis. The candidate 
who fails to submit his/ her plan of thesis within 12 months of his/her  admission will not be allowed 
to take the final examination and his/her session will be shifted by 6 months. 
 
THESIS - MHA COURSES 
 
  Every candidate who joins MHA course is required to submit a plan of thesis within three 
months  of his/her joining the course. He/She is required to submit the final thesis after completion 
of 1 years of his/her joining the course. The candidate will be eligible to take the final examination 
only after approval of his/her thesis. 
 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THESIS TO MD/MS RESIDENTS 
 
MD/MS  Junior  Residents  shall  be  entitled  to  a  subsidy  of  Rs.5000/-  in  lumpsum  to  meet 
expenditure  on  writing thesis. Alongwith the application seeking such assistance, the residents 
shall submit a certificate from the Dean that the concerned resident has submitted the thesis. 
 
MEDICAL BENEFITS 
 
All Senior/Junior Residents can avail Medical Benefits for themselves as per the Institute rules. 
They are also eligible to sick room facility provided to them by the Institute. 
 
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JOINING TIME 
 
 
  Selected  candidates  must  join  their  respective  course  on  the  prescribed  date  as 
indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall 
automatically stand cancelled.  Under exceptional circumstances, a candidate may be allowed to 
join late upto a maximum of one month on the condition that he/she will make up the deficiency 
caused in his/her academic term due to late joining, by forfeiting his/her leave, during the first 2 
years of his/her admission, to which he/she will be entitled on joining the Institute by the same 
number  of  days.  For  this  the  candidates  will  be  required  to  intimate  the  unavailed  leave  to 
Registrar at the end of the first year and get the same adjusted against by forefeiting the same 
amount of leave,  before  the  end  of  the  second  year.  However,  the  candidates  whose  absence 
(apart  from  their  absence  on  leave  admissible to them during the period of their studies) does 
not exceed one month will be permitted to appear in  MD/MS and DM/M.Ch/MDS examination 
alongwith other eligible candidates joining the Institute during the same session. This concession 
will not, however, be admissible to candidates for their unauthorized absence, if any, during the 
period of their studies. 
 
CLOSING OF ADMISSION 
 
  Admission  to  all  courses  i.e.  DM/M.Ch/MD/MS/MHA/MDS/House  Job  (Oral  Health 
Sciences) will close on 31
st
 July and 31
st
 January for July and January session respectively. 
 
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ST
 COUNSELING / INTERVIEW (MD/MS COURSES) 
 
  First  Counseling/Interview  for  the  MD/MS  courses  will  be  held  on  08
th
  June,  2013 
(Saturday) at 12.00 Noon, in Bhargava Auditorium of this Institute. 
 
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ND
 COUNSELLING (MD/MS COURSES) 
 
  Unfilled seats of MD/MS courses; will be offered to all  the candidates category wise as 
per  their  merit  obtained in the entrance examination. Interested candidates are required to be 
physically present at the second counseling to be held on 10
th
 July, 2013 (Wednesday) at 2.30 P.M. 
in Lecture Theatre No.1. 
Note:  
 
1.   The candidate who does not get the subject of his/her choice in first counseling can also 
attend the 2nd counseling to get the subject of his/her choice. No penalty will be charged 
from  the  candidate  who  will  be  selected  in  another  subject  after  resigning  from  the 
subject in which he/she joined in the first counseling. 
2)  Surrender  of  the  seat  obtained  in  first/second  counseling  will  not  make  any  claim 
regarding pay and leave etc for that period. 
3)  No TA/DA will be paid for this purpose and no separate communication will be sent in this 
regard. 
 
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3
RD
 COUNSELLING (MD/MS COURSES) 
 
  If  still any  seat  left  vacant,  it  will be  offered  to  the  candidates  physically  present  in  the 
Lecture  Theatre  No.  1  of  this  Institute  on  20
th
  July,  2013  (Saturday)  at  12.00  Noon  in  Lecture 
Theatre  No.  1  strictly  according  to  the  merit  obtained  by  the  candidates  in  the  Entrance 
Examination. 
Note: No TA/DA will be paid for this purpose. No separate communication will be sent in this regard. 
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION 
 
  Medical  fitness  will  be  pre  condition  for  admission  to  all  course(s)  of  the  Institute. 
Selected  candidates  are medically examined by a Medical Board constituted by the Institute for 
the purpose. 
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JUNIOR/SENIOR RESIDENCY 
 
  The  service  of  the  Resident  may  be  terminated  By  the  Director  without  any  previous 
notice under the following conditions: 
1)  If he is satisfied on medical evidence that the Resident is unfit and is likely to remain so 
for a considerable period for reasons of ill health and is unable to discharge his/her duties. 
The decision of the Director whether the Resident is unfit and is likely to continue to remain 
unfit shall be conclusive and binding on him/her. 
2)  If  the  Resident  is  found  to  be  guilty  of  any  insubordination,  interference  or  other 
misconduct or any breach or non performance of any of the provisions of the agreement 
signed by him at the time of admission or any role pertaining to the institute. 
3)  If  the  Junior  Resident  is suspended  from duty  in connection  with  any  investigation  into 
her/his  conduct,  she/he shall not be entitled to any emoluments during such a period of 
suspension. 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
 
 
1.  The  candidates  will  fill  his  application  form  available  on  the  PGIMER  website  and  will 
also  take  out  a  print  of  Challan  Form  (in  triplicate)  &  application  form  and  deposit  the 
application  fee  in  any  State  Bank  of  India  branches  all  over  the  country.  Those 
candidates who have SBI account can also pay their fee through i-collect service of  SBI. 
In  that  case  the  INB  reference  No.  will  be  generated  and  the  same  will  be  mentioned 
instead  of  Challan No. as  reflected  in  the  application  form. The  Challan  form  is  needed 
to be filled up in the name of Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh (Examination) in the Power 
Jyoti  Account  No.  32211613319  and  those  candidates  who  have  SBI  account  can  also 
pay their fee through i-collect service of SBI. They must retain a copy of Challan with to 
them  and  another  copy  of  Challan  deposited  with  the  bank  is  to  be  attached  with  the 
application  form  sent  to  the  Registrar  PGI,  Chandigarh  on  or  before  30.03.2013  upto 
1.00 PM. 
2.  Candidates  must  note  that  no  other  form  of  payment  of  application  fees  like  Demand 
Draft,  Banker  Cheque,  Money  Order,  Postal  order  etc  will  be  accepted  under  any 
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circumstances  and  the  application  form  without  Challan  copy  will  be  rejected  without 
any further correspondence with the candidates. 
3.  The  candidates  are  not  permitted  to  bring  the  mobile  phone/  pager  /  any  other 
electronic devices to  the examination  hall and  the candidates with these items will not 
be permitted to enter the examination hall. 
4.  The  candidates  are  requested  to  cooperate  with  the  police  personnel  /  other  staff  as 
they have been instructed to carry out the frisking at the entry of the examination hall / 
premises. 
5.  The  candidate  is  not  allowed  to  bring  any  piece  of  paper  or  pen  or  pencil  in  the 
examination  hall.  All  the  candidates  will  be  provided  the  pen  /  pencil  at  the  respective 
examination hall by the institute. 
6.  The applications complete in all respects, must reach The Registrar, PGIMER, Chandigarh 
either by post or  by personal delivery at the counter on or before the closing date. The 
application  may  preferably  be  sent  by  registered  post.  For  the  convenience  of  the 
candidates, the closing date for the receipt of applications has been  mentioned  on  the 
application  form.  The  counter  for  receipt  of  applications  to  be  delivered personally 
will close at 1.00 PM on the closing date and no application will be received thereafter. 
The Institute will not be responsible if applications are delivered to any other quarters. 
7.  Application  received  after  the  closing  date  will  not  be  considered  in  any  case.  The 
Institute  takes  no  responsibility  for  any  delay  in  the  receipt  or  loss  of  application  or 
Admit  Card/  Roll  No.  in  transit.  Applications received through courier after closing date 
will not be accepted. 
8.  Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained. 
All particulars in the  application  form  must  be  written  carefully  and  legibly.  All  claims 
made  in  the  application  must be supported with documentary proof. 
9.  The candidates who have already done/are doing MD/MS in any subject at the time of 
applying, shall not  be  considered  for  admission  to  MD/MS  courses.  If  it  is  found  at  a 
later stage, during active verification that the candidate has given wrong information, 
his/her registration will be cancelled without any notice. 
10.  Candidates who have obtained MBBS/BDS/MD/MS degree from Medical/Dental Colleges 
not recognized by the Medical / Dental Council of India are not eligible to apply. 
11.  The  candidate  should  sign  all  the  documents  forming  enclosure  to  the  application 
and  also  put  the  date.  Candidate    should    enclose    with    his/her    application    one  
stamped,    self    addressed    envelope    of    size  23  x  10  cms  with  a  postage  stamp  of  Rs. 
10/-  and  two  window  envelops  of  size  23  x  10  cms  ( 10/-  Postage  on  each  envelope) 
also enclose . These envelops will be used for sending Roll number, selection letter, etc. 
Therefore,  the  address  on  the  envelope  should  be  legible,  neat  and  complete, 
preferably typed. 
12.  No request for the change of category applied for is entertained after the submission of 
the application to the Institute. 
13.  Candidates  in  employment  must  forward  their  application  through  proper  channel. 
In  case  delay  is anticipated  in the transmission of  the  application, an advance copy of 
the application on the prescribed form complete in all respects i.e, accompanied with all 
the  documents  must  reach  Registrar  of  the  Institute  before  the  closing  date.  The 
application  through  proper  channel  should  also  reach  the  Registrar  of  the  Institute 
within ten days after the last date fixed for the receipt of the application. 
14.  The  number  of  the  vacancies  where  indicated  are  provisional  and  may  be  reduced/ 
increased without prior notice. 
 
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15.  The decision of the Director of the Institute in the matter of selection of candidates for the 
various courses shall be final. 
16.  The candidates invited for the selection may have to stay at Chandigarh for 2-3 days. No 
TA/DA is admissible to them for the purpose.  
17.  Any attempt on the part of a candidate to influence directly or indirectly will be treated as 
disqualification. 
18.  Selected candidates shall have to pay the fee etc. on the same day, failing which his/her 
selection will be  treated as cancelled and the seat will be offered to the candidate on the 
waiting list in order of merit. 
19.  Private practice in any form during the course is prohibited. 
20.  Every  Resident  except  deputed  candidates  will  be  provided  with  rent  free,  partially  
furnished accommodation (single room in the hostel) subject to availability 
21.  The Institute is well equipped and staffed by faculty recruited from all over the country.  
22.  The period of training is strictly full time and ordinarily continuous at the Institute. 
23.  No  individual  Intimation  is  sent  to  the  unselected  candidates  and  no  correspondence 
on  the  subject  is entertained. 
24.  The  candidates    selected    for    the    course    shall    have    to    furnish    the    migration  
certificate    from    the  University/Institute from which they passed their last examination 
at the time  of their joining alongwith all  other certificates in original in support of their 
qualification, experience etc. 
25.  The rules are subject to change in accordance with the decision of the Institute taken from 
time to time. 
26.  If  the  closing  date  fixed  for  the  receipt  of  application  by  the  Institute  is  declared  as  a 
holiday  or  half  holiday  by  the  Chandigarh  Administration,  then  the  immediate  next 
working day shall be the closing date for receipt of applications. 
27.  If  any  candidate  does  not  receive  the  Admit  Card,  he/she  can  also  download  the  same 
from the PGIMER website. 
28.  In case of any dispute, the same shall be settled within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh. 
29.  If  any  entrance  examination/  interview  is  fixed  for  any  course,  there  will  not  be  any 
change  in  date  and  the examination  interview  will  be  held  as  per  schedule  even-  if 
the  day  is  declared  as  a  holiday  or  half  holiday by the Chandigarh Administration. 
Attending interview/ counseling is mandatory. 
30.  Roll  Numbers/  Admit  Cards  to  the  eligible  candidates  for  appearing  in  the  entrance 
examination  will  be  issued  approximately  fortnight  in  advance.  Any    candidate    who  
does   not   receive   any   information   from this office before 7 days of commencement  
of  the  examination  may  please  write  to  the  Registrar  by  name,  giving    his/her    full  
particulars,  viz  name,  father's  name,  course  period  for  which  Applied, registration 
no, category under which applied etc. or may contact in person. 
31.  The ragging is banned in the Institute. Ragging is cognizable offence. Stern action against 
the  offenders  shall  be  taken.    Any    one    indulging    in    ragging    will    be    punished  
appropriately,  including  expulsion  from  the institute and/or imprisonment upto 3 years 
and /or fine upto Rs.25000/-. 
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ISSUE OF ROLL NOS TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEIR REQUIRED 
DOCUMENT(S) 
  The candidates, who have not been issued Roll Numbers/Admit Cards for appearing the 
Entrance  Test  for  respective  course(s),  for  want  of  any  document(s),  will  be  issued  Roll 
Numbers, on  submission of  the required document, up to 5 days only, prior to the date 
of  the  Entrance  Test.  No  request  for  issue  of  Roll  No./Admit  Card  will  be  entertained 
thereafter. 
HOSTEL ACCOMODATION 
1        Partially furnished Hostel Accommodation is available within the campus of the Institute. 
2.  The  candidates  joining  MD/MS/MDS  and  DM/M.Ch.  courses  as  Junior/Senior 
Residents  respectively  are allotted rent free accommodation 
3.  Sponsored/Deputed  candidates  will  not  be  provided  hostel  accommodation.  These 
candidates  will  be  considered for allotment of hostel room during the  last semester of 
their  studies  only  on  availability  of  a  room.  Candidate  pursuing  DM/M.Ch  Course  will 
however, be considered for allotment of hostel for six months for 5th semester only. 
4.  Foreign students (Male only) will be provided hostel accommodation only in International 
Hostel,  sector  15,  Chandigarh.  In  case  of  refusal,  they  shall  have  to  make  their  own 
arrangement of their stay. 
5.       Mess/Canteen facilities are available in the campus. 
6.  Every resident who has been allotted hostel accommodation is required to pay Rs.600/- 
as security money which will be refunded at the time of vacation of hostel room. 
7.       RULES AND REGULATIONS: 
a)  The Hostel Accommodation is allotted by the Hostel Warden of respective Hostels.  b)    
No change of room will be allowed before 6 months of its allotment. 
c)  In  case  of  change  of  the  room  if  the  key  of  old  room  is  not  handed  over  within  3 
days  to  the  concerned Storekeeper, a penalty of Rs.100/ - and Rs. 200/- per day for 
bachelor and married hostel will be charged respectively. 
d)  The residents are required to vacate the Hostel Accommodation within 7 days of the 
completion  of  their  course  term  failing  which  Rs.100/-  and  Rs.200/-  per day  will  be 
charged for bachelor and married hostel respectively as penal rent for unauthorized 
occupation  of  hostel  accommodation.  At  the  same  time,  the  room  will  be  got 
vacated/unseated by the Hostel Authority / Security Staff during the unauthorized stay. 
e)  Residents  will  be  responsible  for  the  furniture  and  other  fixtures  of  the  room.  In 
case  of  damage/loss,  a penalty would be imposed as assessed by the Wardens of the 
Hostels. 
f)    No electrical /civil alteration in the room is allowed. 
g)   Cooking in the room (except in Married Doctor's Hostel) is not allowed. 
h)  Subletting  of  the  room  is  not  allowed.  In  case  of  subletting,  the  allotment  of  the 
room shall be cancelled forth with and at the same time a panel Rent of Rs.100/- and 
Rs.200/- per day will be charged for the Bachelor and the Married Hostel respectively 
from date of allotment. 
i)  Use  of  Air  Conditioner/  Heaters  and  other  electrical  appliance  consuming  high 
electrical  energy  is  not permitted in the hostel. 
j)  In  case  the  loss  or  damage  of  hostel  furniture/  property  (i.e.  bed,  chair,  table  and 
curtains etc.) the recovery will be made from the hostel security money. 
k)    Mutual change of room will be allowed by the hostel authority. 
I)    The residents are responsible for the cleanliness of their own rooms 
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LIBRARY 
 
  Dr.  Tulsi  Das  Library,  PGIMER,  was  established  in  1962  primarily  for  meeting  the 
requirements    of faculty  members and Postgraduate students in different Medical Branches of 
the Institute.  The Library has 44000 books and 54550 bound journals and 435 international and 
95 national  journals.  At present the library has 4851 theses of MD, MS, DM, M.Ch and Ph.D from 
different disciplines. 
  The  library  is  subscribing  to  online  databases  like  Science  Direct,  MD  consult,  Wiley- 
Blackwell and Oxford Journals and a total of 494 online full text journals.  The library has already 
implemented technologies like, wi-fi facility to access high speed internet connection, anti theft 
RFID  Gates  and  CCTV  system  is  used  to  monitor  activities at different sections.  The library is 
giving  services  like  Electronic  document  delivery  service,  scanning,  inter  library  loan,  current 
awareness  service,  reprographic  service,  CD-Write,  internet  browsing,  reference  service,  CD-
ROM database search and Audio visual facility is also available.  The library is opened from (AM to 12 
Midnight throughout the year with extended time of two hours during the examination month's i.e.April 
and November. 
 
SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 
 
  The  Institute  has  upheld  the  healthy  tradition  of  maintaining  the  intellectual  as  well  as 
the-physical fitness  of  the  employees  and  trainees. The  facilities  for  indoor  as  well  as  outdoor 
games  like  table  tennis,  badminton,  cricket,  law  tennis,  football  etc.  have  been  consistently 
available to the enthusiasts. A huge complex for water sports situated in the immediate vicinity of 
the men's hostel is functional. Institute Cultural Programmes Committee works for the promotion 
of  Art,  Culture  and  Literary  activities  in  the  campus.  Various  functions  and  participation  both 
outside and within the campus, are organized and jointly presented by the students of various 
courses  in  the  institute  namely  D.M./M.Ch./M.D.  /M.S./MDS  Nursing  and  Medical  Technology. 
As  the  students  come  from  far  and  wide,  it  bestows  integration  and  international 
understanding. In addition  to creative  art, dance, drama, song and music presentations by the 
Institute  staff  members,  Cultural  programmes  committee,  also  organizes  performances  by 
artists of International repute from India and abroad, periodic film festivals and  retrospectives 
from  special bonanzas for mass entertainment Bhargava Auditorium of the Institute is the special 
attraction   being   the   biggest   and   one   of   the   best A u d i t o r i u m   in   this   part   of   
the      country.  The  medium  of  extracurricular  activities  is  exploited  to  the  maximum  of 
promoting better interpersonal relationship and character building. 
 
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 
 
1.       All the candidates are required to bring their Admit Card. 
2.       No candidates will be allowed to take the examination without producing the Admit Card. 
3.  They  are  required  to  be  seated  on  their  respective  seats  15  minutes  before  the 
commencement  of examination. 
4.  Videography/Still  Photography  will  be  done  during  the  examination,  whereas 
Biometric  finger  print  capturing  will  be  done  during  examination,  at  the  time  of 
counseling and at the time of joining the course. 
5.       No material /paper including the envelope of the Admit Card is allowed in the examination 
hall. 
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6.       Mobiles, Pagers or Calculators are strictly prohibited in the examination hall. Please arrange to 
keep them outside. 
7.  All the candidates are advised not to copy any question on a piece of paper / hand etc. if 
found copying down  the  questions  from  the  question  paper,  the  candidates  will  be 
booked  under  the  UNFAIR  MEANS  CASE and his examination will be cancelled. 
8.  If any candidate is found of any breach of rules mentioned in the prospectus or guilty of 
using UNFAIR MEANS, he/she will be liable to be punished by the competent authority. 
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS 
 
1.       One recent clear passport size coloured photograph with light background is required 
to be pasted on the application from at the space provided. Polaroid photographs are 
NOT acceptable. 
2.       Photograph MUST be snapped on or after 1
st
 
March, 2013. 
3.       Photograph  must  be  taken  with  name  of  candidate  (as  in  application)  and  date  of 
taking photograph as per the example given below: 
Example: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kanshi Ram 
1-3-2013 
 
IMPORTANT:   
(i)   The photograph  must  be  snapped  with  a  placard  indicating  name  of candidate and 
date  of  taking  photograph,  In  case  name  and  date  are  written on the photograph 
after it, the application will be rejected. 
(ii)  The name and date on the photograph must be clear and legible. 
4.       Photograph should not have cap, or goggles etc. Spectacles are allowed. 
5.   Photograph  should  be  pasted  (NOT  stapled)  on  application  Form  Use  good  quality 
adhesive to paste the photograph. 
6.     The photograph on the application Form should be unattested. 
7.       Application not complying with these instructions or with unclear photograph will be rejected. 
8.       Keep  a  few  identical  photographs  in  reserve  for  use  at  the  time  of  Entrance 
Examination/ Admission. 
9.       Any  deviation  or  discrepancy  between  actual  appearance  at  the  time  of 
examination and facial appearance in the photograph pasted on the application will 
make the candidate liable for rejection. 
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE 
 
In  case  any  candidates  is  found  to  have  supplied  false  Information  or 
certificate  etc.,  or  is  found  to  have  concealed  or  withheld  some 
information  in  his/her  application  form,  he/she  shall  be  debarred  from 
admission. 
 
Any  other  action  that  may  by  consider  appropriate  by  the  Director  of 
the  Institute may also be taken against him/her who may Include Criminal 
prosecution. 
 
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ANNEXURE - 'A' 
FORM OF SC/ST CERTIFICATE PRESCRIBED 
 
Form  of  certificat  as  prescribed  in  M.H.A.,  O.M.,  No.  42/21/49-  N.G.S.  Dated  the  28.01.1952,  as  revised  in Dept.of  
Per-&    A.R,    letter    No.    36012/6/76-Est.    (S.CT),    dated    the    29.10.1997,    to    be    produced    by    candidate  belonging to a 
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe in Support of his/her claim. 
 
CASTE CERTIFICATE 
 
 
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum.*.................................................. son/daughter* of................................. 
of village/Town* ............................................... in district/Division*........................................ of the State/Union 
Territory*...............................belongs  to  to  he.............................Caste/Tribe  which  is  recognised  as  a  Scheduled 
Caste/Scheduied Tribe* under : 
The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950 
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order, 1950 
The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) (Union Territories) Order, 1951 
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) (Union Territories) Order, 1957 
%1 . As  amended by the Scheduled  Caste  and  Scheduled Tribe Lists (Modification) Order, 1956, the Bomba    Re- 
organization  Act,    1960,    the    Punjab  Re-organization  Act,  1966-  the  State  of  Himachal  Pardesh  Act,  1970  The 
North  Eastern  Areas  (Re-  organization)  Act,  1971  and  the  Scheduled  Castes  and  Scheduled  Tribes 
Orders,(Amendment) Act, 1976). 
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Caste Order, 1956. 
The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes, Order, 1959. The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar 
Haveli) Scheduled Cast Order, 1962. 
The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order,1962. The Constitution (Pondichery) Scheduled 
Caste Order, 1964. 
The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes, Order,1967. The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Dlu) Scheduled Caste 
Order, 1968. The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Dlu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968. The Constitution (Nagaland) 
Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970. 
The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978. The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978. 
% 2.  Applicable  in  the  case  of Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe persons who have migrated from one State/ Union 
Territory Administration: 
This  certificate  is  issued  on  the  basis  of        the  Scheduled        Caste/Scheduled  Tribe  certificate        issued        to 
Shri/Smt*.................................................... Father/mother of Shri/Smt/Kum*   ........................................................... 
Of village/town*.............................. in District/Division*............................of the State/Union Territory*..................... 
.who  belongs  to  the  ....................Caste/tribe    which    is      recognised    as    a Scheduled  Caste/Scheduled  Tribe* 
in  the  State/Union  Territory*................................................................issued  by  the  ..................................  (Name  of 
prescribed authority) vide their No........................Date......................... %3. Shri*/Kum* ............................................... 
and  /or  his/her*  family  ordinary  reside(s)  in  Village/town*  .................................................................of  the 
State/Union Territory of ................................................ 
 
Signature.................... 
Place.......................                                                                                                State/Union   Territory 
**Designation.................... 
Date........................                                                                                                    (With seal of office) 
*              Please delete the words which are not applicable. 
  Please quote specific Presidential Order. 
%             Delete the paragraph which is not applicable. 
**                     Should be signed by the Authorities empowered to issue Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificates As 
specified above. 
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ANNEXURE - 'B' 
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES 
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (CEIS)  
UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 
 
(G.I., Dept. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No. 36033/28/94-Esttt. (Res), dated 02.07.1997.) 
 
  It is certifying that _______________________ son/daughter of ________________________ 
of  village  ______________________  District/Division  ____________________________  in  the 
_______________  State  ______________________  belongs  to  the  ______________________ 
community which is recognized as a Backward Class under:- 
*(i)   Government of India, Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC (C), dated the 10
th
 
September,1993, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No.186, dated the 
13
th
 September, 1993. 
*(ii)  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Welfare,  Resolution  No.  12011/9/94-BCC,  dated  the  19
th
 
October,  1994,  published  in  the  Gazette  of  India,  Extraordinary,  Part-I  Section  I,  No.  183,  dated  the 
20
th
 October,1994. 
*(iii)   Government of India, Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC, dated the24th May, 
1995,  published  in  the  Gazette  of  India,  Extraordinary,  Part-I,  Section  I,  No.  88  dated  the  25
th
  May 
1995. 
*(iv)  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Welfare,  Resolution  No.  12011/44/96-BCC,  Dated  the  6
th
 
December, 1996, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-I, Section I, No. 210, dated the 
11
th
 December 1996. 
*(iv)  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Welfare,  Resolution  No.  12011/09/2004-BCC,  Dated  the  16
th
 
January,  2006,  published  in  the  Gazette  of  India,  Extraordinary,  Part-I,  Section  I,  No.  210,  dated  the 
16
th
 January 2006. 
  Sh./Smt.____________________  and  or  his/her  family  ordinarily  reside(s)  in  the 
_____________  District/Division  of  the  ______________________  State.  This  is  also  to  certify  that 
he/she  does  not  belong  to  the  persons/sections  (Creamy  Layer)  mentioned  in  Column  3  of  the 
Schedule to the Government of India , Department of Personnel and Training, O.M. No. 36012/22/93-
Estt.  (SCT),  dated  08.09.1993.  Which  is  modified  vide  O.M.  No.36033/3/2004  Estt.  (Res.)  dated 
09.03.2004 or the latest modification of the Govt. of India.  
        (Seal) 
No.________________              District Magistrate 
Dated____________              Deputy Commissioner etc.  
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ANNEXURE - 'C' 
 
RURAL AREA SERVICE CERTIFICATE 
 
  Certified  that  Dr.  __________________________________________________________                                                          
son/daughter of Shri                                                                              Registration 
No.________________ has served or carried on private practice in the following place(s) during 
the period indicated against each: 
 
Place  Period  Total Duration 
Year/Months 
From  To 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
   
  Certificate  that  the  above  mentioned  place  comprises  a  village  or  a  Primary  Health 
Centre of town with population of less than 5000 and without a municipal area. 
 
          (Seal) 
No.________________              District Magistrate 
Dated____________              Deputy Commissioner etc.  
 
Note: 
  The canddates who have mentoned work "Tll 0ate", ther Rural Area servce Certjcate 
are requred to ether jurnsh "No 0becton Certjcate" jor the emloyer or menton the date oj 
comleton
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ANNEXURE  D 
 
SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE 
(Applicable only in case of candidates who are sponsored/deputed) 
Note : Sponsorship for Private Hospital/Institute/Nursing Homes, etc. is not accepted. 
 
  Certified that Dr. _______________________________________________ Son/Daughter of Sh. 
_________________________________________ is a permanent/regular employee of the Govt. Deptt./ 
Medical College since ____________________ and has Three Years of Regular/Permanent service. 
 
  Please tick on the type of Institution/Department of sponsoring/deputing the candidate viz. 
1.  a.  Central  Govt.  b.  state  Govt.  c.  Autonomous  Body  of  Centre  Govt.  d.  Autonomous  Body  of 
State  Govt.  e.  Public  Undertaking  f.  Medical  College/Hospital  affiliated  to  a  University  and 
recognition by Medical Council of India. 
2.  Certified  that  if  selected  for  the  course  applied  for  by  the  applicant,  he/she  will  be  suitably 
employed by us after the completion of his/her training course to work for atleast five years in 
the specialty in which the training is received by him/her at PGI, Chandigarh. 
3.  Certificate  that  no  financial  implication  in  the  form  of  emoluments/stipend  etc.  will  devolve 
upon  PGI,  Chandigarh  during  the  entire  period  of  applicants  course.  Such  payment will  be  the 
responsibility of sponsoring/deputing authority. 
 
 
Date________________          Signature of the sponsoring/deputing 
Station______________            authority with seal 
 
NB 1.Deputation  /Sponsorship  of candidates  holding  tenure  appointment  (like  House  Job or Junior  or 
Senior or Senior Residency),  adhoc or contract or honorary or appointment against a leave vacancy shall 
not be accepted. 
 
2.  The  sponsoring/deputing  Institution  should  not  nominate  more  than  one  candidate  for  a 
specialty/ super specialty. 
3.  The candidate must indicate the subject or their choice in the application clearly as page No. 1.  
Sponsoring/deputation of candidates will be accepted only from the following:- 
(a) Central Govt. Departments/ Institution 
(b) State Govt. Departments/ Institution 
(c) Autonomous bodies of the central or State Govt. 
(d) Public Sector Undertakings. 
(e) Medical  College  affiliated  to a University  and  recognized  by the Medical  Council/Dental  Council  of 
India.  In  case  of  candidates  deputed/  sponsored  by  Medical  College  affiliated  to  a  University  and 
recognized  by  the  Medical  Council  of  India,  the  deputation/  sponsorship  certificate  signed  by  the 
Principal of Medical College concerned only shall be accepted.