PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Paramedical Entrance Exam

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PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 or the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 will be conducted by PGIMER Chandigarh for admissions into its various paramedical courses offered at its campus.

The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 will be conducted tentatively in the 4th week of June 2021 and the application for the same will begin tentatively from the 1st week of February 2021 on the PGIMER Official Website: https://pgimer.edu.in/.

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 will be a 90 minutes duration exam having 100 questions for all the BSc. Paramedical Courses respectively.

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam 2021 Key Points:

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Full Form

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Paramedical Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

PGIMER Chandigarh

Exam Level

National/Institute

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Online

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Exam Frequency

Once every year

Score Validity

Same Academic year

Number of Questions

100

Questions Type

MCQs

Application Fee

INR 1500 for General/OBC/SPON/FN Candidates

INR 1200 for SC/ST Candidates

No Fee for PwD Candidates

Total Seats Offered

112

Accepting Colleges

PGIMER Chandigarh

Official Website

https://pgimer.edu.in/

Helpline

0172-2755569/70/62

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Application Form 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Application Form 2021 will be available tentatively from the 1st week of February 2021 on the official website of PGIMER: www.pgimer.edu.in

The Application Form will be available tentatively till the last week of March 2021 and will be available only in the Online Mode.

The Application Fee for PGIMER Entrance Exam 2021 will be as follows:

  • INR 1500 for General/OBC/SPON/FN Candidates
  • INR 1200 for SC/ST Candidates
  • No Fee for PwD Candidates

The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Application Form 2021 can be filled online by following these steps:

  • Step 1: Read the instructions carefully before filling up the application form.
  • Step 2: Fill in the required information and enter a password of your choice. Please note that this password along with the Application number generated will be used for login and complete your registration process.
  • Step 3: On successful registration, an email will be sent to the registered email id along with the application number. Login to the website using your unique Application number and password.
  • Step 4: Fill in the remaining details. For Example educational qualification.
  • Step 5: Upload your scanned photograph and signature in jpg/jpeg format only and other relevant documents in jpg/jpeg/pdf format only. File size of the Photograph should be between 15kb to 50kb, Signature should be between 5kb to 20kb and that of other certificates/documents should be between 50kb to 300kb. The online application system will not allow uploading files smaller/larger than the mentioned sizes.
  • Step 6: Summary will be displayed along with the total amount payable. Click on the “Proceed to Make Payment” link and make the payment online through Credit / Debit Card or Netbanking.
  • Step 7: On successful payment, a payment summary will be displayed. Print this page for your reference.
  • Step 8: Click Proceed to generate your Application Acknowledgement form and complete your application process.

Before filling the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Application Form 2021 the candidates must read the information brochure carefully to check important details like Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Courses, Reservation Criteria, and more.

Eligibility

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2021 is necessary for students to read before doing registration for the examination.

The Eligibility Criteria is important for any examination because even if a candidate does not fulfill a single criterion of the eligibility criteria declared for the examination then the candidate is not allowed to appear for the examination or even after appearing for the examination and clearing the same the admission through the examination stands cancelled or void.

The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2021 in detail are as follows: 

Age Limit:

Courses

Age limit

Bachelors in MEDICAL laboratory science

 

B.Sc. Medical radiology & imaging technology

 

B.Sc. MEDICAL Technology (Perfusionist)

 

B.Sc. (embalming and mortuary sciences)

 

Bachelor of public health (bph)

 

Bachelor of audiology & speech language pathology (BASLP)

 

B.Sc. MEDICAL Technology (dialysis therapy TECHNOLOGY)

 

Bachelor of optometry (B.optom)

 

Bachelors of physiotherapy

  • Candidate age should not be more than 25 years as on 1st September, 2020.

 

  • Candidate age should not be less than 17 years as on 1st September, 2020.

 

B.Sc. MEDICAL Technology (Radiotherapy technology)

 

B.Sc. (Operation Theatre technology)

 

B.Sc. (Medical animation and audio-visual creation)

  • Candidate age should not more than 30 years as on 1st September, 2020.

 

  • Candidate age should not less than 17 years as on 1st September, 2020.

 

 

Course

Qualification

Minimum Marks Requirement

Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University with Biology or Vocational course in MLS/MLT

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks aggregate.

B.Sc. (Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology)

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

No minimum marks required

B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks in Science Subjects.

B.Sc. Med. Tech. (Operation Theatre)

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

B.Sc. Med. Tech. Perfusionist

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.

No minimum marks required

B.Sc. (Embalming & Mortuary Science)

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General English and Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs.

No minimum marks required

B. Sc. Medical Animation and Audio-visual creation

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University

No minimum marks required

Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University

No minimum marks required

Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks.

 

Candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Electronics/Psychology.

B.Sc Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University with Science

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology (PCM/B).

Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University.

Candidate need to secure at least 60% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.

Bachelors of Physiotherapy

Candidate should have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University.

Candidate need to secure at least 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), Mathematics (i.e.- Physics, Chemistry and Biology as mandates requirements).

 

Nationality:

Candidate must be an Indian National

Foreign Nationals:

A candidate applying for admission as a Foreign National candidate is required to take the print out of online application form and furnish the relevant certificates required to route their application through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, new Delhi

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

The candidate should submit proof of Registration as OCI under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 at the time of counselling

Employed Candidates:

The Institute does not have any objection if the candidates in employment apply directly for Paramedical courses. However, all such candidates should inform their employer in writing that they are applying for this Entrance Test. They should also sign the undertaking in the down loaded copy of Application form that they have informed their employer about the submission of the application to PGIMER, Chandigarh

 

Reservation

Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) & Other Backward Classes (OBC):

  • All candidates, irrespective of category may be considered against UR vacancies, subject to fulfilment of parameters for UR candidates. However, against the vacancies earmarked for specific categories (SC/ST/OBC), only candidates belonging to that community will be considered.
  • For availing reservation, SC/ST/OBC candidates should furnish Caste Certificate from competent authorities at the time of counselling.

 

Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):

  • Five percent of seats shall be reserved for Persons (Indian Nationals) with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The reservation will be provided on horizontal basis, as per their rank in order of merit in the Entrance Test.
  • All one eyed candidates and candidates whose visual degree of disability is less than 40% shall not be considered as Visually Impaired persons and the provision for engaging scribe shall not be applicable to them.

Pattern

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 is important to read for every student who wishes to appear for it.

The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 gives a clear idea to the student about the type of questions, exam duration exam language and various other important details about the examination.

The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 also helps in the planning of preparation for the examination and successfully clearing the same.

 

Science Stream:

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science, B.Sc. in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, B.Sc. (Radiotherapy Technology), B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre) and Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Mathematics or Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • General English
  • General Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Mathematics or Biology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Physics

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Chemistry

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

 

15

+1

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

Vocational Stream

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biology and Chemistry
  • Lab Techniques
  • General English
  • Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Anatomy and Physiology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Biology & Chemistry

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Lab Techniques

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

 

15

+1

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For B.Sc. in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Gen. Physics & Radiation Physics
  • X-Ray Techniques
  • General English
  • Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Anatomy and Physiology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Gen. Physics & Radiation Physics

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

X-Ray Techniques

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

 

15

+1

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

 

Medical Group:  

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 For Perfusionist, Bachelor Embalming and Mortuary Science and Bachelors of Physiotherapy.

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • General English
  • Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Chemistry

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Physics

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Biology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

 

15

+1

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: B.Sc. Medical Animation and Audiovisual Creation

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • General English
  • G.K. & Current Affairs
  • General Art
  • Basic Science

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

General English

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

G.K. & Current Affairs

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General Art

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Basic Science

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

 

 

 

Medical/Non-Medical:

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For B.Sc. Medical Technology (Dialysis Therapy Technology)

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology or Math
  • General English
  • Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Chemistry

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Physics

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Math or Biology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

15

 

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology or Math
  • General English
  • Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

Chemistry

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Physics

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Math or Biology

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General English

15

 

15*1 = 15 marks

Gen. Knowledge/Current Affairs

10

+1

10*1 = 10 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021: For Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Subjects

  • General English
  • G.K. & Current Affairs
  • General Art
  • Basic Science

Type of Question

MCQ’s

Total No. of Questions

100 questions

Total Marks

100 marks

Language of Paper

English

 

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks Per Question

Total Marks

General English

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

G.K. & Current Affairs

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

General Art

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Basic Science

25

+1

25*1 = 25 marks

Total

100 questions

 

100 marks

Participating Colleges

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Participating Colleges 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Participating Colleges 2021 or PGIMER Paramedical Participating Institutes 2021 include the courses of Paramedical are as follows:

S.N.

University Name

Courses Offered

Total Seats Offered

  1.  

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science

18

B.Sc. in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology

12

B.Sc. (Radiotherapy Technology)

08

B.Sc. Medical Technology (Operation Theatre)

03

B.Sc. Medical Technology (Perfusionist)

03

B.Sc.(Embalming and Mortuary Science)

06

B.Sc.(Medical Animation and AudioVisual creation)

10

Bachelor of Public Health

15

Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

07

B.Sc. Medical Technology(Dialysis Therapy Technology)

04

Bachelor of Optometry(B.Optom)

10

Bachelors of Physiotherapy

16

 

Students must go through the Participating Colleges and their seat distribution before filling up their choices for admissions in the counselling procedure. The candidate has a clear idea about the chances of getting admissions through this entrance examination after reading about the participating colleges in detail.

The Participating Colleges in any Entrance Exam also reflect the importance of that examination in a great manner as more important the participating colleges in an examination the more important that entrance examination becomes.

So, students must go through the Participating Colleges while applying for any entrance examination and do a thorough research about the quality of those participating colleges in the entrance examination.

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Admit Card 2021:  The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Admit Card 2021 or PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Hall Ticket 2021 will be available for download in the 1st or 2nd week of June, 2021 on the official website of PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam: www.pgimer.edu.in .

Download the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Admit Card 2021 by following below mentioned steps:

  • Go to the official website i.e., www.pgimer.edu.in .
  • Click on the Download Admit Card link.
  • Enter the Login and Password
  • Admit Card will be displayed on the screen and check all the details.
  • Download and Print the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Admit Card 2021.

 

The Admit Card is an important document and must be carefully kept by the candidates as it is necessary to produce at the Exam Centre while appearing for the Entrance Examination and without the same the Candidate is not allowed to enter the exam hall to appear for the entrance examination.

 

The Admit Card usually contains the details of the Exam Centre, Personal Details of the Candidate like Name and Date of Birth and other important information including the Instructions.

 

Important Instruction:

  • Roll Numbers / Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post.
  • All candidates appearing for the entrance test are instructed ‘NOT TO BRING’ water bottle, car key (Remote), chain, any mobile phones/pager/pen/wrist watch/ring/wallets/ladies purse/ornaments (Earrings, rings etc) or any other electronic device
  • The examination centres are not responsible for the safe custody of the belongings of the candidates and they have to make their own arrangement for their safe custody.

 

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021: The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021 will be published online on the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam website: www.pgimer.edu.in .

Check the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021 by following the below mentioned steps:

  • Visit the above-mentioned official website.
  • Click on the Result link.
  • Enter the login details
  • Result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download and Print the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021 for further references.

 

Tie Breaking Resolution:

If two or more candidates obtain equal percentile scores, then following condition will be consider

  • A candidate who has made more attempts in passing 10+2 examination would rank junior to the candidate who has made lesser attempts.
  • If the attempts made in passing 10+2 examinations are also the same then the candidate who has obtained higher marks in the 10+2 examination shall rank senior to a candidate who has obtained lower marks.
  • If the attempts made in passing said examination and the marks obtained in the examination are also the same, then a candidate senior in age shall rank senior to a candidate who is junior in age

Note: The admission to the course is initially made on probation for a period of three months. At the end of 3 months, if the performance of the candidate is not found to be satisfactory, his/ her admission may be cancelled.

Merit List:

A combined merit list based on the percentile obtained by all the candidates appearing in the entrance test (irrespective of their category) and applying the above method for resolving ties shall be prepared

Candidates from reserved categories are also eligible for general category seats (open seats).Thus, in addition to category wise list; a combined merit list of all the candidates will also be prepared.

Cut Off:

  • Open (General)/Sponsored/Foreign National : 55th percentile
  • SC/ST/OBC & PwD : 50th percentile

Admission Counselling

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Counselling Procedure 2021:  The PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Counselling Procedure 2021 or the PGIMER Paramedical Counselling/Admission Procedure will start after the declaration of the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021 along with the Merit List and the Cut-off for all the categories respectively.

The PGIMER Counselling Procedure 2021 will be conducted at PGIMER Campus, the list of provisionally eligible candidates based on the category wise cut off in PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam will be declared online on the PGIMER Official website. The list will be uploaded two days before the counselling.

The Counselling Procedure will consist of three rounds namely First, Second and Spot Counselling. The Candidates who get a seat allotted in any of the first two rounds will have to accept the seat and complete the remaining admission formalities and deposit the Admission Fee at PGIMER Chandigarh. After the Spot Counselling Round, there will be no further Round of Counselling.

The candidates allotted a seat in the Spot Round will have to only accept the seat allotted to them and there will be no further round of counselling.

After the PGIMER Counselling Procedure 2021 is completed based on the PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam Result 2021. The classes for the first year of all the BSc. Paramedical and Bachelor of Public Health courses will start as per their respective schedule.

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