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MRI scan in Chandigarh: prices, centres and same-day booking
20 published MRI scan prices from 4 centres in Chandigarh, ₹1,500 to ₹15,000, each with its source and the date read. Magnetic resonance imaging of brain, spine, knee or abdomen.
Updated October 2026 · Prices from each centre's own website or rate card, never estimated
Lowest listed
₹1,500
Median
₹4,500
Centres with a price
4
How much does an MRI scan cost in Chandigarh?
Published MRI scan prices in Chandigarh run from ₹1,500 to ₹15,000 across 4 centres, with a median of ₹4,500. The cheapest listed is CNC Trust Medical Institute at ₹1,500 (from), read 21 October 2026. Contrast, films and report charges can be extra.
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MRI scan in Chandigarh from ₹3,800, all-inclusive
MRI, CT, PET-CT, ultrasound and X-ray at partner centres across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur, with 1.5T and 3T MRI, a 128-slice CT and Siemens PET-CT, same-day reports and free pick-up and drop. One all-inclusive price, confirmed on the phone or WhatsApp. Send the prescription on WhatsApp or call, and the scan desk confirms the centre, the slot and the exact price before you go. No advance payment to HealthFinder.
MRI scan rates by body part, Chandigarh
| Study | All-inclusive rate |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Tesla (from) | ₹3,800 |
| Brain, plain | ₹4,500 |
| Knee, plain | ₹4,500 |
| Lumbar spine, plain | ₹4,500 |
| Cervical spine, plain | ₹4,500 |
| Shoulder, plain | ₹4,500 |
| 3 Tesla (from) | ₹5,500 |
| MRCP | ₹5,500 |
| Brain, contrast | ₹7,000 |
| Knee, contrast | ₹7,000 |
| MpMRI prostate | ₹8,500 |
| Whole abdomen, plain | ₹9,000 |
| Whole spine, plain | ₹13,500 |
| Cardiac | ₹15,000 |
HealthFinder rate card, read 21 October 2026. The rate covers the scan and the radiologist's report at a partner centre in the Tricity; contrast studies are listed separately. Confirm the figure on the call.
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MRI scan price list, Chandigarh
| Centre | Variant | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Trust Medical Institute Spine screening from Rs 1,500; head/spine from Rs 2,650 (charitable rates) | from | ₹1,500 | cnctrust.in 21 October 2026 |
| CNC Trust Medical Institute | up to | ₹2,650 | cnctrust.in 21 October 2026 |
| Tricity Healthcare MRI single part Rs 2,800-3,500; contrast extra Rs 2,000-3,000 | from | ₹2,800 | tricityhealthcare.in 21 October 2026 |
| Tricity Healthcare | up to | ₹3,500 | tricityhealthcare.in 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk headline price on the home page; individual regions listed at Rs 4,500 | 1.5 Tesla, from | ₹3,800 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | brain, plain | ₹4,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | knee, plain | ₹4,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | lumbar spine, plain | ₹4,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | cervical spine, plain | ₹4,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | shoulder, plain | ₹4,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| Mediseer 1.5T Rs 4,500; 3T Rs 5,500 | from | ₹4,500 | mediseer.com 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | 3 Tesla, from | ₹5,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | MRCP | ₹5,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| Mediseer | up to | ₹5,500 | mediseer.com 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | brain, contrast | ₹7,000 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | knee, contrast | ₹7,000 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | mpMRI prostate | ₹8,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | whole abdomen, plain | ₹9,000 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | whole spine, plain | ₹13,500 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
| HealthFinder scan desk | cardiac | ₹15,000 | HealthFinder rate card 21 October 2026 |
A price is the figure shown on that page on the date read. It is not a quote; contrast, films, home collection and report charges may be extra. Report a changed price.
CGHS approved rates for MRI scan in Chandigarh
Central Government Health Scheme rates for tier Y cities, effective 13 October 2025. CGHS pays these amounts to empanelled centres for its beneficiaries; private patients can use them as a benchmark.
| Procedure | CGHS code | Non-NABH centre | NABH centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Head / Brain - Without Contrast | RI089 | ₹2,104 | ₹2,475 |
| MRI Head / Brain- With Contrast | RI090 | ₹3,825 | ₹4,500 |
| MRI knee Single joint - Without contrast | RI106 | ₹2,295 | ₹2,700 |
| MRI knee Single joint - With contrast | RI107 | ₹4,399 | ₹5,175 |
| MRI Abdomen - Without Contrast | RI124 | ₹2,678 | ₹3,150 |
| MRI Abdomen - With Contrast | RI125 | ₹4,399 | ₹5,175 |
| MRI whole Spine Screening- Without Contrast | RI129 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,800 |
| MRI Whole spine - Without Contrast | RI132 | ₹3,366 | ₹3,960 |
| MRI Cervical/ Cervico Dorsal Spine - With Contrast | RI133 | ₹3,825 | ₹4,500 |
| MRI Dorsal/ Dorso Lumbar Spine - Without Contrast | RI134 | ₹2,678 | ₹3,150 |
| MRI Dorsal/ Dorso Lumbar Spine - With Contrast | RI135 | ₹3,825 | ₹4,500 |
| MRI Lumbar/ Lumbo-Sacral Spine - Without Contrast | RI136 | ₹2,678 | ₹3,150 |
| MRI Lumbar/ Lumbo-Sacral Spine - With Contrast | RI137 | ₹4,399 | ₹5,175 |
| Whole body MRI (For oncological workup) | RI138 | ₹7,038 | ₹8,280 |
| MRI Angiography - with contrast | RI140 | ₹4,399 | ₹5,175 |
Source: CGHS office memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(Part I) dated 3 October 2025, as published in the CGHS rate list (PDF), read 21 October 2026. Rates apply to CGHS beneficiaries at empanelled centres; a hospital's own price for other patients differs.
Before you book an MRI scan in Chandigarh
Magnetic resonance imaging of brain, spine, knee or abdomen. Preparation: No metal on the body; contrast scans need a creatinine report and 4 to 6 hours fasting. Ask whether the price includes the radiologist's report, films or a CD, and how long the report takes. Centres on the PM-JAY or CGHS register are marked on the diagnostic centres page.
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MRI scan in Chandigarh: FAQs
How much does an MRI scan cost in Chandigarh?
Published MRI scan prices in Chandigarh run from ₹1,500 to ₹15,000 across 4 centres, with a median of ₹4,500. The cheapest listed is CNC Trust Medical Institute at ₹1,500 (from), read 21 October 2026. Contrast, films and report charges can be extra.
How should I prepare for an MRI scan?
No metal on the body; contrast scans need a creatinine report and 4 to 6 hours fasting. Carry the doctor's prescription, previous reports and an ID; most centres need a prescription for scans.
What is the CGHS rate for a MRI scan in Chandigarh?
The CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025 puts Chandigarh in tier Y; for example MRI Head / Brain - Without Contrast is ₹2,104 at a non-NABH centre and ₹2,475 at an NABH-accredited one. These are the amounts CGHS pays empanelled centres for beneficiaries; for everyone else they are a useful benchmark against the private prices above.
Is an MRI scan covered under Ayushman Bharat or CGHS?
PM-JAY covers diagnostics only as part of an admitted treatment package at an empanelled hospital, not as a standalone OPD test. CGHS covers listed investigations at empanelled diagnostic centres at CGHS rates with a prescription. The centres page shows which Chandigarh centres are on each register.
Is a 3 Tesla MRI available in Chandigarh and what does it cost?
Yes. HealthFinder books 1.5T and 3T MRI at partner centres in Chandigarh; the 3 Tesla rate starts at ₹5,500 against ₹3,800 for 1.5T. 3T gives finer detail for brain, prostate, small joints and some spine studies; for most routine scans the 1.5T is what the doctor expects. Ask on the helpline or WhatsApp which one your prescription needs.
What does the MRI price include, and is contrast extra?
HealthFinder's booking rates in Chandigarh are all-inclusive for the scan and the radiologist's report. Contrast is a separate study and is priced as such: brain, plain is ₹4,500 and brain, contrast is ₹7,000. A contrast scan also needs a recent creatinine report and 4 to 6 hours of fasting.
Can I get an MRI the same day in Chandigarh?
Usually yes. Call +91 77400 33771 or send the prescription on WhatsApp; the scan desk confirms the slot, the all-inclusive price and the centre, and partner centres give same-day reports. Free pick-up and drop is available in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur.
How long does an MRI take?
Most single-region scans take 20 to 45 minutes on the table; whole-spine, abdomen and contrast studies take longer. Arrive 15 minutes early, leave metal at home, and bring the prescription, previous reports and an ID.
Where do these prices come from?
Each row is the figure shown on the centre's own website or published rate card on the date read, with the link beside it. Rows marked "HealthFinder rate card" are HealthFinder's own all-inclusive booking prices for the Tricity. Nothing is estimated and no average is shown unless at least three centres publish a price. Prices change; confirm before booking.