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MRI scan cost in Chandigarh
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 a 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.
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 |
| MRI Chandigarh headline price on the home page; individual regions listed at Rs 4,500 | 1.5 Tesla, from | ₹3,800 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | brain, plain | ₹4,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | knee, plain | ₹4,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | lumbar spine, plain | ₹4,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | cervical spine, plain | ₹4,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | shoulder, plain | ₹4,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| Mediseer 1.5T Rs 4,500; 3T Rs 5,500 | from | ₹4,500 | mediseer.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | 3 Tesla, from | ₹5,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | MRCP | ₹5,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| Mediseer | up to | ₹5,500 | mediseer.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | brain, contrast | ₹7,000 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | knee, contrast | ₹7,000 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | mpMRI prostate | ₹8,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | whole abdomen, plain | ₹9,000 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | whole spine, plain | ₹13,500 | mrichandigarh.com 21 October 2026 |
| MRI Chandigarh | cardiac | ₹15,000 | mrichandigarh.com 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 a 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.
Ask Chandigarh centres for a MRI scan price
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Diagnostic centres in Chandigarh
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MRI scan in Chandigarh: FAQs
How much does a 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 a 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 a 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.
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. Nothing is estimated and no average is shown unless at least three centres publish a price. Prices change; confirm before booking.