Quick Summary

• Chandigarh features a tightly concentrated network of 21 empanelled private healthcare units, including specialized eye clinics and diagnostic labs.
• Exactly 10 multi-specialty and general facilities are classified specifically as hospitals within the city limits.
• Of those 10 primary hospitals, 9 hold official NABH accreditation, guaranteeing an exceptionally high tier of clinical safety and care.
• The city houses 4 active primary care units, consisting of two core Allopathy centres (Sector 45-C and Sector 29-C) and two specialized AYUSH clinics (Homeopathy and Ayurveda).
• Chandigarh city proper officially lists 0 dedicated, standalone private dental clinics on its standalone panel.
• Because wellness centres lack dental equipment, beneficiaries obtain referral slips from their wellness unit to receive dental treatment via the dental wings of Chandigarh’s 10 empanelled hospitals or through private empanelled dental clinics in neighboring Mohali and Panchkula.

CGHS Hospitals in Chandigarh 2026: Complete Guide for Government Employees

Chandigarh, India’s only union territory that also serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana, is home to a significant concentration of central government offices, defence establishments, and public sector units. For central government employees, pensioners, and their families living in the city, the Central Government Health Scheme provides access to a compact but exceptionally well-accredited network of empanelled hospitals, eye centres, and diagnostic centres.

As of August 2026, Chandigarh has 21 CGHS empanelled facilities, 10 hospitals (9 of which are NABH accredited), 6 eye centres, and 5 diagnostic centres. While the numbers are smaller than those in metro cities like Hyderabad or Mumbai, Chandigarh’s position as a zone headquarters means beneficiaries have full access to a much larger network across 11 cities through the CGHS Chandigarh zone.

One important thing is that while Chandigarh lacks standalone private dental clinics, beneficiaries seamlessly access full dental care through the dental wings of the 10 empanelled multi-specialty hospitals or neighboring Tricity panels.

This guide gives you the complete picture: all 10 hospitals with addresses and accreditation, all 6 eye centres, the 5 diagnostic centres, sector-wise mapping, wellness centre details, and what to do when coverage falls short.

Note: Empanelment status is updated periodically. Always confirm the current status of any hospital on the official CGHS portal before visiting. The absolute most reliable way to check the status of any hospital is through the Central Government Health Scheme Official Website.

What Is CGHS and Who Can Use It in Chandigarh?

The Central Government Health Scheme is a health coverage programme administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In Chandigarh, it is available to:

• Serving central government employees and their dependent family members
• Central government pensioners and their dependents
• Members of Parliament (current and former)
• Certain autonomous body employees covered under the scheme.

Chandigarh is the headquarters of the CGHS Chandigarh zone, the largest zone network in northern India, which also covers Mohali, Panchkula, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Jammu, Srinagar, Bathinda, Patiala, and Hoshiarpur. Beneficiaries registered in any of these cities can access Chandigarh’s empanelled hospitals with a referral from their local wellness centre. CGHS cards also carry nationwide inter-city portability.

How to Use Your CGHS Card at Empanelled Hospitals in Chandigarh

Chandigarh has 4 CGHS wellness centres, the mandatory first stop for all planned treatments. For the complete list of all wellness centre addresses and phone numbers, visit cghs.mohfw.gov.in and search under Wellness Centres for Chandigarh.

Step-by-step process:

1. Visit your assigned CGHS wellness centre first for all planned treatments. Your wellness centre is assigned based on your home address and is listed on your CGHS card.
2. Consult the dispensary medical officer, who will examine you and issue a referral if specialist care or hospitalisation is required.
3. Visit the empanelled hospital with your CGHS card, referral letter, and a valid photo ID. Go to the dedicated CGHS desk on arrival.
4. Confirm cashless treatment eligibility at the billing counter before any procedure begins.
5. Understand co-payments upfront; for room categories or procedures beyond CGHS package ceilings, a co-payment will apply.
6. For emergency admissions, go directly to any empanelled hospital without a referral. Present your CGHS card within 24 hours of admission to initiate cashless processing.
7. For reimbursement of emergency expenses, submit all original bills, prescriptions, and the discharge summary to your wellness centre within 30 days of discharge.

CGHS 24×7 helpline: 1800-208-8900 (toll-free)

CGHS Chandigarh: Facility-Wise Quick Reference

Facility Type	Total in Chandigarh	Accreditation
Hospitals	10	9 NABH (90%)
Eye Centres	6	4 NABH (67%)
Diagnostic Centres	5	Mix of NABH and NABL accredited
Dental Clinics	0	Accessed via dental wings in the 10 empanelled hospitals or neighbouring Tricity panels.
Total Facilities	21	17 NABH or NABH+NABL (81%)
CGHS Wellness Centres	4	Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda

Note: To view the real-time master roster on the official CGHS Search Portal, select Chandigarh. Once the list loads, look at the Accreditation Status column to identify network tiers:

• NABH Accredited / NABL Certified: Covers Chandigarh’s premium hospitals and diagnostic labs that qualify for higher CGHS reimbursement caps.
• QCI Recommended / Non-NABH: Covers specialised clinics completing the local network.

CGHS Hospitals in Chandigarh With NABH Accreditation

Of Chandigarh’s 10 empanelled hospitals, 9 hold NABH accreditation, one of the highest ratios among CGHS cities in India. Here are all verified empanelled hospitals with addresses:

Multi-Specialty and General Purpose

Hospital	Accreditation	Address
Healing Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences	NABH	16-17-18-19-20-21-22, Piccadilly Road, Sub City Center, Sector 34A, Chandigarh 160022
Landmark Hospital Chandigarh	NABH	Site No I, II, Sector 33 Market Road, opp. Terrace Garden, Sector 33C, Chandigarh 160020
Lifekare Hospital	NABH	Madhya Marg, opposite New Public School, Sector 18B, Chandigarh 160018
CHD City Hospital	NABH	SCO 10, 11, Madhya Marg, Sector 8C, Chandigarh 160009
Santokh Hospital	NABH	846, Dakshin Marg, Sector 38A, Chandigarh 160014
Eden Hospital	NABH	Plot No. 115, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh 160002

Cardiac Specialty

Hospital	Accreditation	Address
Mukat Hospital and Heart Institute	NABH	SCO 47-49, Dakshin Marg, Sector 34A, Chandigarh 160022

Sector-wise CGHS Hospitals in Chandigarh for Government Employees

Chandigarh’s grid-based sector layout makes zone-wise navigation straightforward. Here is the sector-wise breakdown:

Sectors 7-9 and 18 (North and Central Chandigarh)

Facility	Type	Address
CHD City Hospital	Multi-Specialty	SCO 10-11, Madhya Marg, Sector 8C
Lifekare Hospital	Multi-Specialty	Madhya Marg, opposite New Public School, Sector 18B
Grewal Eye Institute	Eye Centre	168-169, Madhya Marg, Sector 9C
Amar Shakti Eye and Gynae Care	Eye Centre	First Floor, Inner Market, SCO 33, Sector 7C
Superb MRI and CT Scan Centre	Diagnostic Centre	SCO 24-25, near Gopal Sweets, Sector 8C

Sectors 22-35 (South and Central Chandigarh)

Facility	Type	Address
Healing Hospital and Institute of Paramedical Sciences	Multi-Specialty	Piccadily Road, Sub City Center, Sector 34A
Mukat Hospital and Heart Institute	Cardiac Specialty	SCO 47-49, Dakshin Marg, Sector 34A
Landmark Hospital Chandigarh	Multi-Specialty	Sector 33 Market Road, opp. Terrace Garden, Sector 33C
Dr Ashok Sharma’s Cornea Centre	Eye Centre	2nd Floor, JW Marriott Hotel, SCO 2463-2464, Aroma Lane, Sector 22C
Bansal Eye and Retina Centre	Eye Centre	SCO-270, near Niraman Theatre, Sector 32D
Grover Eye Laser and ENT Hospital	Eye Centre	Lane 6, 140, Sector 35A

Sectors 38-51 (South Chandigarh)

Facility	Type	Address
Santokh Hospital	Multi-Specialty	846, Dakshin Marg, Sector 38A
Nimbus Eye Centre	Eye Centre	Sector 51D
Spiral CT and MRI Centre	Diagnostic Centre	Site No. 3, adjacent to Chaitanya Hospital, Sector 44

Industrial Area Phase I

Facility	Type	Address
Eden Hospital	Multi-Specialty	Plot No. 115, Industrial Area Phase I

CGHS Empanelled Eye Centres and Diagnostic Centres in Chandigarh

Eye Centres

Chandigarh has 6 CGHS empanelled eye centres, of which 4 hold NABH accreditation. Services covered include cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal transplants, retina procedures, laser vision correction, and routine ophthalmic consultations. All 6 eye centres are fully verified:

Eye Centre	Accreditation	Address
Grewal Eye Institute	NABH	168-169, Madhya Marg, Sector 9C, Chandigarh 160009
Amar Shakti Eye and Gynae Care	NABH	First Floor, Inner Market, SCO 33, Sector 7C, Chandigarh 160019
Bansal Eye and Retina Centre	NABH	SCO-270, near Niraman Theatre, Sector 32D, Chandigarh 160030
Dr Ashok Sharma’s Cornea Centre	NABH	2nd Floor, JW Marriott Hotel, SCO 2463-2464, Aroma Lane, Sector 22C, Chandigarh 160022
Grover Eye Laser and ENT Hospital	Non-NABH	Lane 6, 140, Sector 35A, Chandigarh 160022
Nimbus Eye Centre	Non-NABH	Sector 51D, Chandigarh 160043

Diagnostic Centres

Chandigarh has 5 CGHS empanelled diagnostic centres covering radiology, imaging, pathology, and laboratory services. Key confirmed facilities include:

Diagnostic Centre	Address
Spiral CT and MRI Centre	Site No. 3, adjacent to Chaitanya Hospital, Sector 44, Chandigarh 160043
Superb MRI and CT Scan Centre	SCO 24-25, near Gopal Sweets, Sector 8C, Chandigarh 160009

For the complete list of all 5 diagnostic centres, verify at cghs.mohfw.gov.in.

Dental Care

Chandigarh currently has no CGHS empanelled standalone dental clinics. Dental services for CGHS beneficiaries are provided through the wellness centre network. Beneficiaries requiring dental treatment should visit their assigned CGHS wellness centre for consultation and any required referrals. For the latest updates on dental empanelment in Chandigarh, check cghs.mohfw.gov.in periodically.

What to Do When CGHS Coverage Falls Short for Treatment in Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s CGHS network is compact but high quality; 90% NABH accreditation across hospitals is exceptional. However, for complex procedures requiring super-specialty care, advanced oncology, organ transplants, or prolonged neurosurgical treatment, Chandigarh’s local network may not have the required specialist, and beneficiaries may need to travel to Delhi or other larger CGHS cities. The additional costs of travel and accommodation during such treatment can add up significantly for families.

When families in Chandigarh face a financial gap, whether from CGHS reimbursement shortfalls, uncovered procedures, or the costs of seeking care outside the city, many have turned to ImpactGuru, a trusted platform for medical crowdfunding in India, to raise the shortfall. An ImpactGuru fundraiser can be set up in minutes; there is no minimum target, and funds are transferred directly to your account as contributions come in.

Whether it is a shortfall in CGHS reimbursement or the need for faster financial access during a medical crisis, crowdfunding for medical treatment through platforms like ImpactGuru has helped thousands of central government families across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh bridge exactly these gaps.

Conclusion

Chandigarh’s CGHS network, 21 facilities including 10 hospitals, 6 eye centres, and 5 diagnostic centres, supported by 4 wellness centres, is one of the most quality-accredited CGHS city networks in India, with 90% of its hospitals holding NABH accreditation. As zone headquarters for 11 cities across Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh also serves as the gateway to a much larger CGHS network for beneficiaries across northern India.

Know your wellness centre, verify empanelment status at cghs.mohfw.gov.in before every visit, and be aware that Chandigarh currently has no empanelled dental clinics; dental care goes through your wellness centre directly. And when treatment costs exceed what CGHS can absorb, remember that platforms like ImpactGuru exist specifically for these moments.

Save the CGHS helpline, 1800-208-8900, and always verify the latest hospital empanelment status through the Central Government Health Scheme Official Website before visiting.

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