PGIMER Chandigarh
PGIMER Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Entrance
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
1
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All medical subjects | 250 | +1 | 250 | 210 min |
| Total | 250 | — | 250 | 210 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 150 questions, get 113 correct and 37 wrong:
Score = 113 × 1 − 37 × 0.25 = 103.75 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 50.4 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 126 min | 175 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 63 min | 50 Qs |
| Review & guess | 21 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 | 210 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 250 | 210 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 250 | 210 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~50 Easy | ~100 Medium | ~100 Hard
Based on difficulty level: very-hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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