The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a premier public medical institute located in Chandigarh, India. Established in 1962, it was created to advance postgraduate medical education, high-quality patient care, and biomedical research. PGIMER is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The institute primarily focuses on postgraduate, doctoral, and super-specialty training in medicine, surgery, nursing, and allied health sciences. It offers programs such as MD, MS, DM, MCh, MSc, MPH, and PhD, and is known for its highly competitive national-level admissions. PGIMER also operates as a major tertiary care referral hospital, providing advanced medical treatment to patients from across India, especially northern regions. With strong emphasis on research, innovation, and clinical excellence, PGIMER consistently ranks among the top medical institutions in India.
