The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) follows a transparent, merit-based, and multi-stage admission process for its full-time, on-campus postgraduate programs including MPH, MPH–PHN, and MHA.
Step 1: Online Application
- Candidates must apply through the Online Application Portal of IIPHG.
- Applicants are required to submit:
- Academic details
- Relevant documents
- A Statement of Purpose (SOP) (250–500 words outlining career goals and motivation)
Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply; admission is confirmed upon submission of final results before course commencement.
Step 2: Screening Test (40% Weightage)
- Shortlisted applicants are required to appear for an online MCQ-based screening test.
- The test assesses:
- Basic mathematics (up to 10th standard)
- Logical reasoning
- General knowledge (with focus on health and hospital sector)
- English language proficiency
- No negative marking is applicable.
- A mock test and video guide are shared in advance to help candidates prepare.
Step 3: Personal Interview (50% Weightage)
- Candidates shortlisted from the screening test are invited for a personal or online interview.
- The interview panel evaluates:
- Subject understanding
- Motivation for public health / healthcare management
- Communication and presentation skills
- General awareness
- Extra-curricular and professional exposure
Step 4: Academic Performance Review (10% Weightage)
- Undergraduate academic performance is considered as part of the final merit.
- Marksheets are evaluated, and CGPA (if applicable) is converted into percentage as per prescribed norms.
Step 5: Merit List & Admission Offer
- A final merit list is prepared based on the combined weightage of:
- Screening Test (40%)
- Personal Interview (50%)
- Academic Performance (10%)
- Selected candidates receive a provisional admission offer with details of:
- Fee payment
- Instalment options
- Hostel facilities
- Important academic timelines
- A final merit list is prepared based on the combined weightage of:
Important Admission Timeline (Indicative)
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
- Screening Test: 7 June 2026
- Result Declaration: 11 June 2026
- Personal Interviews: Mid-June 2026
- Merit List Announcement: Late June 2026 (Tentative)
- Programme Commencement: 3 August 2026
Key Admission Highlights
- No external PG entrance exam scores are required.
- Work experience is not mandatory, but considered an added advantage.
- Fee payment can be made in instalments.
- Limited merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
- All programs are full-time, on-campus with classroom learning, fieldwork, internships, and dissertation components.