PGIMER Chandigarh announces Entrance Exam for M.Sc Admission for January 2020 session
PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Admission 2020 – Applications have been invited by Registrar, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh (PGIMER), Chandigarh for admission to M.Sc. Pharmacology, M.Sc. Anaesthesia, M.Sc. Respiratory Care & Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Courses of January 2020 Session.
About the Course
- Admission to M.Sc Pharmacology and M.Sc Respiratory Care courses is being conducted at the Institute twice a year i.e. January and July session every year. Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology course conducted for January session only.
- The admission to the 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 February/March for July session & Sept/Oct. for January session.
See: MSc Admission
PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Admission 2020 Important Dates
- Start of M.Sc/M.Sc MLT online registration on Website: 06th November 2019
- Application form closes: 24th November 2019
- Computer Based Entrance Test: 10th December 2019 at 09.00 AM
- Expected date of declaration of result: 16th December 2019 at 03.00 PM
- Counselling: 23th December 2019 at 11.00 AM
Detail of M.Sc. Seats
- M.Sc. Pharmacology [Gen-02, SC-01, ST-01, OBC-03]
- M.Sc. Respiratory Care [Spon-02]
- M.Sc. Anaesthesia [Spon-02]
- Master in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology [Gen-02, SC-01, ST-01, OBC-01, Spon-01]
Duration Course
- The duration of the courses is Two Academic Years
Eligibility Criteria for PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Admission 2020
Qualification Requirements
M.Sc. (Pharmacology)
- MBBS passed or its equivalent qualification from a University/Institute recognized by the Medical Council of India or B.Sc (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry taken together) or B.v.Sc. Or B. Pharma passed from a recognized University.
M.Sc. (Respiratory Care)
- B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or B.Sc. in Nursing or B.Sc. Medical or Bachelor of Physiotherapy from any University within India or equivalent degree from any other recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks.
For Sponsored Candidates
- B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or B.Sc. in Nursing or B.Sc. Medical or Bachelor of Physiotherapy from any University within India or equivalent degree from any other recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective fields after obtaining qualification of B.Sc.
Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
- For General Candidate: B.Sc. (Audiology & Speech Therapy) or Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from any recognized University/Institute with at least 50% marks and one year Internship after obtaining the qualification of B.Sc.
- For Sponsored candidate: B.Sc. (Audiology & Speech Therapy) or Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology from any recognized University/Institute with at least 50% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective field after obtaining qualification of B.Sc
M.Sc. (Anaesthesia)
- For Sponsored Candidates: B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre) from a recognized University with at least 55% marks and at least 3 years experience in their respective fields after obtaining qualification of B.Sc.
See: Biochemistry Career Scope, Eligibility and Job Prospects
Selection Procedure
Competitive Entrance Test
- The Entrance Examination shall be conducted through an online mode (Computer Based Test). The Entrance Test shall be held on Sunday, the 10th December, 2019 and duration shall be 1 and ½ hours (One and a Half hours/90 minutes) for M.Sc. (Pharmacology) course and 1 hour (60 minutes) for rest M.Sc courses.
- The Online (CBT) Entrance Test will be conducted in one shift:
- Timing – 09.00 AM to 10.00/10.30 AM
- The examination centres will be at Chandigarh only.
Type of Paper
- Candidates will be considered for selection to M.Sc courses based on a test consisting of the following
- Pharmacology: 100 multiple choice questions relating to fundamentals of Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology. Duration will be one and half hour, (90 min
- Respiratory Care: 50 multiple choice questions related to their respective field. Duration will be one hour (60 minutes).
- Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology: 50 multiple choice questions related to their respective field. Duration will be one hour (60 minutes).
- Anaesthesia: 50 multiple choice questions related to their respective field. Duration will be one hour (60 minutes).
Details of Fees and Dues
- Registration Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Tuition Fee: Rs. 350/- per annum
- Laboratory Fee: Rs. 900/- per annum
- Amalgamated Fund: Rs. 720/- per annum
- Security: Rs. 1000/- (refundable only after completion of course)
Application and Examination Fee
- SC/ST Category: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction Charges as applicable
- General /OBC/Sponsored Category: Rs. 1500/- + Transaction Charges as applicable.
- Persons with Bench-mark Disabilities (PwBD) Candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
- All candidates are directed to deposit the above fees through online payment gateway
- Mode of Payment: Through Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking
See: M.Sc Biotechnology Entrance Exam
PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Admission 2020 Application Process
- A candidate seeking admission to the Entrance Examination is required to submit his/her application in the prescribed format available online with the Prospectus on www.pgimer.edu.in.
Online Registration:
- After selecting the online registration, fill the mandatory details asked for and deposit the prescribed fee through debit/credit card/Net Banking.
- After submitting fees filled required information step by step. Follow the Instructions carefully.
- It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct details are filled in the Registration Slip. The Institute will not be responsible for any incorrect information/cancellation of candidature/loss or lack of communication etc. due to wrong filled online Application form.
- No candidate should register more than one application.
- All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature is uploaded according to the instructions provided in the Prospectus. Failure to do so may result in rejection of applications.
See: Biotechnology Career Scope – Biotech Career options
PGIMER, Chandigarh
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Sector-12, Chandigarh, Pin-160012, Phone: 0091-172-2747585, Helpline No – 022-61306243, Email: mscmscmltjan2020@gmail.com, Website www.pgimer.edu.in
See: Entrance Exam Dates