PGIMER Chandigarh M.Sc Med.Tech. [Pathology]: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, M.Sc Medical Technology Pathology at PGIMER Chandigarh is exclusively for sponsored or deputed candidates. Applicants must be permanent employees of a government or accredited teaching hospital with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience as a pathology technician. A valid official deputation letter from the employing institution is mandatory. Fresh graduates without prior experience and sponsorship are not eligible to apply.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc or B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) from a recognised university and must have completed a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience as a pathology technician in a teaching or research hospital. A valid official sponsorship or deputation letter from a permanent government employer is mandatory for the application to be processed.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Medical Technology Pathology programme at PGIMER Chandigarh is INR 13,140, comprising INR 7,320 in Year 1 and INR 5,820 in Year 2. This is among the most affordable pathology technology PG programmes in the country. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 2,400 per year. Sponsoring institutions typically bear all fees and continue the candidate’s salary during deputation.

Ans. The 2-year programme covers advanced clinical chemistry, automated haematology analysis, coagulation studies, urinalysis, point-of-care testing, quality control in the clinical laboratory, and laboratory information systems. Students receive hands-on training in PGIMER’s haematology, clinical chemistry, and coagulation sections under senior faculty supervision, with exposure to complex and rare pathology cases referred from across North India.

Ans. Candidates completing M.Sc Medical Technology Pathology under PGIMER sponsorship are required to serve the sponsoring institution for a minimum of 5 years in the trained specialty after completing the programme. This service bond is a binding arrangement agreed between the candidate, the sponsoring institution, and PGIMER at the time of admission. Fulfilling this obligation is a prerequisite before seeking employment elsewhere.

Ans. The July 2026 session entrance exam was held on May 31, 2026, with results declared on June 9, 2026. The next opportunity is the January 2027 session, for which applications are expected to open in November 2026. As seats per specialisation are very limited, candidates should prepare thoroughly for the 50-question PGIMER CBT and monitor the official admissions portal at pgimer.edu.in for announcements.