Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is India’s first Public Health University. The Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is working towards building a healthier India. IIPHG is an example of visionary leadership of Honourable Shri Narendra Modi (then Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat), who laid the foundation stone and provided support for establishing the institute in 2008. Government of Gujarat and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) entered an MoU in 2007 to establish IIPHG. Under the MoU, Government of Gujarat allocated land and agreed to share a part of the project cost.

Courses Offered

The institute offers postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs in public health and healthcare management disciplines, including:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
• Ph.D. Programs
• Postgraduate Diploma Programs
• Certificate and Continuing Education Courses

The curriculum combines academic learning with practical exposure to public health systems and healthcare administration.

Admission Process

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