Quick answer: PGI Chandigarh (PGIMER) does not take online appointments with a chosen doctor. What you can do online is a free Online Pre-Registration for a department on pgimer.edu.in. You get a Pre-Registration Number, which you show at the registration counter on your chosen date: 8:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday to Friday, or 8:00 to 10:30 AM on Saturdays and gazetted holidays.
PGI online pre-registration at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where to book | pgimer.edu.in, under Online Registration |
| Cost of booking online | Free. Any registration charge is paid at the counter |
| How far ahead | Up to 30 days, and until 6:00 AM on the day of the visit |
| Counter timings | 8:00–11:00 AM Monday to Friday; 8:00–10:30 AM Saturday and gazetted holidays |
| Choose a doctor? | No. You book a department, not a consultant or unit |
| Valid for | Only the date you chose |
| Emergency | Main Emergency: 0172-2755656 |
Source: PGIMER instructions for online pre-registration, checked 5 October 2026.
Departments that take online pre-registration
PGIMER lists these departments for online pre-registration:
- Advanced Eye Centre (Ophthalmology)
- Dermatology
- General Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oral Health Sciences Centre
- Orthopaedics
- Otolaryngology
- Paediatric Medicine
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Urology
If no slot is left for your date, you can still register in person at the OPD registration counters.
New patient: how to pre-register
- Open pgimer.edu.in and go to Online Registration.
- When asked if you have a Central Registration (CR) number, choose No.
- Pick the department and your date of visit.
- Fill the form. Boxes marked * are compulsory. Give a correct mobile number: PGI uses it to send you information and the passwords for your test results. Email is optional.
- Note the Pre-Registration Number shown on screen. The SMS does not always arrive, so take a photo or printout of the final screen.
- On your chosen date, show the number at the online registration counter during counter hours. You get an OPD card with a permanent CR number, which you use for every later visit to any PGI department.
Returning patient: with a CR number
- Go to Online Registration on pgimer.edu.in and choose Yes when asked for a CR number.
- Enter your CR number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- Choose the department and date, then show your CR card at the counter on that day.
Reschedule or cancel
There is no user account or login. Under Online Registration on pgimer.edu.in, use Reschedule Pre-Registration or Cancel Pre-Registration.
Lab reports online
- Go to Lab Reports on pgimer.edu.in.
- Enter your CR number and click Generate OTP. If the reports are ready, an OTP comes to your registered mobile.
- Enter the OTP to view or download the reports.
This covers OPD tests from the Biochemistry, Biophysics, Endocrinology, Parasitology and Virology labs, for the last 30 days. Downloaded reports are not valid for medico-legal use. Source: PGIMER Lab Reports page.
What to carry on the day
- Your Pre-Registration Number (photo or printout), or your CR card if you have one.
- If you are not a paying patient, the relevant proof.
- Reach the counter within its hours: 8:00–11:00 AM on weekdays, 8:00–10:30 AM on Saturdays and gazetted holidays.
FAQs
Can I book a specific doctor at PGI online?
No. Online pre-registration is for a department only, not for a particular consultant or unit. Check the OPD schedule on pgimer.edu.in to see which unit sits on which day.
Is there a fee to book a PGI appointment online?
Online pre-registration is free and has no payment step. Any registration charge is paid at the hospital counter. If you are not a paying patient, bring the relevant proof.
How far ahead can I book?
Up to 30 days before your visit, and until 6:00 AM on the day of the visit. The number is valid only for the date you chose.
What if I miss my date?
Your pre-registration lapses and your details are deleted. You need to pre-register again for a new date.
How do I see my PGI lab reports online?
Go to Lab Reports on pgimer.edu.in, enter your CR number, generate an OTP on your registered mobile and enter it. Reports from the last 30 days can be viewed for OPD tests in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Endocrinology, Parasitology and Virology.
Sources
Last updated: 5 October 2026. Our guide is not affiliated with PGIMER; always follow the instructions on pgimer.edu.in.
