Chandigarh: government and private prices for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 1,610 to Rs 9,936
Rs 150 to Rs 480 at GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh
Rs 150 to Rs 480 at GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh (published tariff)
3 October 2026
Endoscopy price in Chandigarh: government vs private
Prices are for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy). Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh Lowest listed price Subsidised, longer wait Charged by income slab (lowest to highest slab shown). Colonoscopy: Rs 100 to Rs 400 (published tariff). April 2026 schedule. |
Rs 150 to Rs 480 | Income-slab pricing: low = '10000' column, high = '50001' column (headers 10000 / 10001-50000 / 50001; income unit not stated) | Published tariff GMCH-32 Test/Procedure Charges (April 2026 onwards) |
| PGIMER Chandigarh Subsidised, longer wait PGIMER does not publish its endoscopy charge online. The estimate spans upper GI endoscopy charges published by other government hospitals. Basis: PGIMER Chandigarh publishes no rate online. Range = lowest to highest published charge for this test at 7 government rate lists we checked: AIIMS Nagpur; Gauhati Medical College & Hospital; Government Medical College & Hospital; King George's Medical University; SMIMER – Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research; Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences; Silchar Medical College & Hospital. |
Rs 100 to Rs 790 | Range of published government charges elsewhere; consumables and implants may be extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Chandigarh (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Chandigarh to check it against. |
Rs 1,610 to Rs 9,936 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier II city, NABH hospital Reference rate Gastroscopy/upper GI endoscopy with or without biopsy (one code). Rate CGHS pays empanelled private hospitals, not a cash price. |
Rs 3,600 | Single code covers upper GI endoscopy with or without biopsy. Day-care/minor procedure rates are uniform irrespective of ward (OM para 2e). | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
Endoscopy cost in Chandigarh by type
Our estimates by type of endoscopy in Chandigarh. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Chandigarh | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Upper GI Endoscopy | Rs 1,610 to Rs 9,936 | Estimate |
| Colonoscopy | Rs 3,220 to Rs 20,976 | Estimate |
| Endoscopy with biopsy | Rs 2,760 to Rs 16,560 | Estimate |
| ERCP | Rs 6,900 to Rs 49,680 | Estimate |
| Capsule endoscopy | Rs 9,200 to Rs 66,240 | Estimate |
What an endoscopy quote often leaves out
- Biopsy and histopathology, billed after the procedure
- Sedation or anaesthetist fees if you are sedated
- H. pylori (rapid urease) test if taken
- Day-care bed charges at hospitals
- Bowel-preparation medicines for colonoscopy
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where endoscopy is done in Chandigarh
Private hospitals and centres in Chandigarh include Fortis Mohali, Max Super Speciality Mohali, Alchemist Hospital, Healing Hospital and Grecian Super Speciality. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- GMCH-32 Test/Procedure Charges (April 2026 onwards) · Published tariff, document dated April 2026 onwards (per header; PDF printed 30/05/2026) · checked 3 October 2026
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Endoscopy cost in Chandigarh
How much does an endoscopy cost in Chandigarh in 2026?
For a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), private hospitals and centres in Chandigarh charge about Rs 1,610 to Rs 9,936 (our estimate). Government options: GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh, Rs 150 to Rs 480 (published tariff); PGIMER Chandigarh, Rs 100 to Rs 790 (estimate). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is an endoscopy cheapest in Chandigarh?
The lowest actual price listed on this page is Rs 150 to Rs 480 at GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh (published tariff, checked 3 October 2026). It is a subsidised government rate, so expect a queue and less choice of slot. Prices change, so confirm the current rate with the facility before you go.
What does an endoscopy cost at GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh?
Rs 150 to Rs 480 for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), according to GMCH-32 Test/Procedure Charges (April 2026 onwards) (published tariff). Charged by income slab (lowest to highest slab shown). Colonoscopy: Rs 100 to Rs 400 (published tariff). April 2026 schedule. Expect a waiting list and confirm the current rate before you go.
Is sedation needed for an endoscopy?
Many patients have a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy with only a throat spray; others are sedated, which adds anaesthesia and monitoring charges. Discuss it with the gastroenterologist rather than deciding on price alone.
Endoscopy or colonoscopy: which costs more?
A colonoscopy examines the large bowel, needs bowel preparation and usually sedation, so it is generally priced higher than a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.