Preimplantation Genetic Testing Cost in India: PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR Pricing

If you are weighing preimplantation genetic testing cost against the cost of another failed IVF cycle, you are asking the right question. The cost of preimplantation genetic testing in India typically runs ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per embryo for the most common variant, with the total preimplantation genetic testing cost landing between ₹1,00,000 and ₹2,40,000 on top of your IVF treatment. This guide breaks every number down — no hidden costs, no fluff.

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How much does preimplantation genetic testing cost?

The genetic testing cost depends on which test you need and how many embryos you biopsy. In India, expect this pricing range in 2026:

Test type	What it screens for	Per embryo	Typical total add-on
PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies, the modern PGS)	Number of chromosomes — extra or missing	₹25,000 – ₹40,000	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,40,000
PGT-M (the modern name for PGD)	A single-gene disease you carry	₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 plus probe setup	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000
PGT-SR	Structural chromosome rearrangements	₹25,000 – ₹45,000	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,50,000

Add this to a standard IVF cycle in India (₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000) and your all-in IVF + testing in india usually lands between ₹2,50,000 and ₹6,00,000. The average cost across our Hyderabad cases sits near ₹4,20,000. Freeze-all plus a frozen embryo transfer adds another ₹40,000–₹80,000, and the total IVF + PGT typically lands at ~₹3,00,000–₹4,50,000 when you bank a sensible number of embryos. Costs in india remain 60–70% lower than equivalent PGD costs in the US or UK, which is why a fertility specialist in mumbai, a centre in mumbai, a clinic in bangalore, or a fertility doctor in Hyderabad will see steady demand. PGD costs in india also reflect the lower lab overhead and skilled embryology workforce.

What factors influence the cost of PGT?

The pgt-a cost in your case will swing on five variables:

• Number of embryos tested. Each embryo biopsy is billed separately, and the number of embryos you have after fertilisation depends on age, ovarian response, and embryo culture. The number of embryos tested is the single biggest driver of the testing cost in india.
• Type of genetic test. A PGD/PGT-M test for a single-gene genetic disease (cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, thalassemia) costs more than aneuploidy screening because the lab builds a custom probe for your specific genetic condition before the embryo at the blastocyst stage is biopsied.
• Embryo freezing. Results take 10–21 days, so embryo freezing is mandatory between biopsy and embryo transfer. Vitrification adds ₹25,000–₹40,000 per cycle. See our deeper comparison of fresh vs frozen embryo transfer.
• Repeat cycles. Many couples plan for two IVF cycles needed to bank enough embryos before testing.
• Mumbai / bangalore / Hyderabad city tier. Tier-1 charges 15–25% more than tier-2.

Is PGT included in IVF packages, or is it an add-on cost?

In almost every Indian fertility clinic, the test is an add-on cost — not part of the base ivf procedure quote. The IVF treatment package covers ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, ICSI/fertilisation (see also ICSI treatment cost in Hyderabad), embryo culture, and one embryo transfer to the uterus. The biopsy, the genetic analysis, and the embryo freezing are invoiced separately, per embryo. Always ask for a written breakdown. At Dr. Parinaaz Parhar’s Hyderabad practice we issue this line-item quote up front — no hidden costs, no surprises after retrieval.

What is the difference between PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR?

All three are forms of preimplantation genetic testing performed on a 5–6 day blastocyst-stage embryo biopsy, but they answer different questions about your embryo:

• PGT-A screens the number of chromosomes. A normal embryo has 46. The PGT-A report flags embryos with chromosomal abnormalities like trisomy 21. This is preimplantation genetic screening — formerly PGS — and PGT-A testing is the most common form ordered for embryo selection in India. The pgt test is performed once cells are biopsied from the blastocyst stage.
• PGT-M (monogenic disorders) is the modern name for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). It looks for the specific inherited genetic disease you or your partner carry — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia, beta-thalassemia, Huntington’s disease, BRCA1/2. Together PGS and PGD covered the original use cases.
• PGT-SR is ordered when one parent carries a balanced translocation or inversion.

A genetic screening combined with PGD in india for a single-gene mutation is common when the mother is also over 35 — see our note on pregnancy after 35.

Who should consider preimplantation genetic testing?

This is medically indicated, not cosmetic. Fertility doctors typically recommend it for couples undergoing ivf in these situations:

• Maternal age 35 or older — aneuploidy risk in the embryo rises sharply with egg age. If you are planning ahead, see best age to freeze eggs in India.
• Recurrent pregnancy loss (two or more miscarriages): ~50% of first-trimester miscarriage cases involve chromosomal abnormalities. Genetic tests on tissue from miscarriage often show aneuploidy.
• Recurrent IVF implantation failure (two or more failed transfers of good-grade embryos).
• A known single-gene genetic disorder, raising the risk of passing on genetic disorders.
• A known balanced translocation or genetic susceptibility to chromosomal rearrangement.
• A previous pregnancy or child affected by a genetic condition.
• Severe male factor infertility, associated with higher sperm genetic abnormalities — relevant in many unexplained infertility work-ups.

If none of these apply, the added preimplantation genetic testing cost may not change your IVF success rates enough to justify it.

What are the risks and benefits associated with PGT?

The benefits are concrete: fewer transfers per live birth, lower miscarriage rate, fewer multiple pregnancies, and a much lower chance of carrying a pregnancy affected by the genetic condition. Healthy pregnancies are the goal, and reducing the risk of genetic disorders during embryo selection moves the odds. Embryo survival after thaw of a tested blastocyst is excellent — typically over 95%.

The risks are real but small. Biopsy at the blastocyst stage has a damage rate under 1%. Mosaicism creates diagnostic uncertainty in 5–15% of biopsies. The 2019 STAR trial (Munné et al.) found aneuploidy screening did not improve cumulative live birth rates in women under 35, though it does benefit older patients.

What is the success rate of PGT?

The success rate of ivf rises meaningfully when only euploid embryos are transferred. Per-transfer implantation moves from ~40% (untested) to ~60–70% (tested, in women over 35). Cumulative success rate across all transfers in a cycle does not always rise, because some patients with few embryos lose their only chance to transfer when all come back abnormal. A pregnancy test 10–12 days after transfer remains the milestone. For context on choosing a clinician, see how to choose the best IVF doctor in Hyderabad.

Is PGT IVF legal in India?

Yes — it is legal in India. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the PCPNDT Act together regulate it. Aneuploidy screening, monogenic-disorder testing, and structural-rearrangement testing are all permitted for medical indications: detecting genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities before transfer to the uterus. What is not legal under PCPNDT is sex selection — every reputable fertility clinic refuses any sex-selection request.

Can I do PGD without IVF?

No — preimplantation genetic diagnosis cannot be done without IVF. The whole point is to test the embryo before it implants, which means the embryo has to exist outside the body. That only happens through in vitro (“in glass”) fertilisation: eggs retrieved, sperm added, fertilisation in the lab, embryo culture, then biopsy and genetic analysis. The alternative — prenatal testing once a natural pregnancy is established — is chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, both carrying a small miscarriage risk.

Is 37 too late for IVF?

37 is not too late for IVF, and at 37 aneuploidy screening becomes especially valuable. From age 35 onwards the proportion of eggs with chromosomal abnormalities rises steeply — at 37, roughly 50% of blastocysts are aneuploid; by 40 it is ~65%; by 42 it is over 80%. Identifying which embryo has a normal number of chromosomes before transfer is exactly what this type of genetic screening exists to do. IVF success at 37 is lower than at 32, but pregnancy and live birth are very much achievable. Healthy pregnancies happen at 37, 38, 39, and beyond.

How to keep the cost under control

• Bank embryos across two retrieval cycles before screening. Testing 8 in one batch is cheaper per embryo than 4 + 4.
• Ask whether your clinic offers fixed pricing up to N embryos.
• Confirm whether the fee includes re-biopsy if a result is inconclusive.
• Get a written quote — your average cost should be predictable before stimulation.

FAQ

Is the test the same as PGD?

PGT-M is the modern name for what used to be called PGD. PGS is the old name for aneuploidy screening. The renaming standardised global terminology.

Does it guarantee a healthy baby?

No. It screens for what it is designed to detect.

How long do results take?

Usually 10–21 days from biopsy. Embryos are vitrified during this window.

Is it covered by insurance in India?

Most policies exclude both IVF and the screening. A handful of corporate group policies now cover IVF up to a cap.

Does it improve outcomes at every age?

No. The biggest gain is in women 35+ and couples with recurrent miscarriage.

Book a consultation

If you are deciding whether the preimplantation genetic testing cost is worth it for your situation — age, ovarian reserve, reproductive history, any known genetic condition in the family — book a transparent consultation with Dr. Parinaaz Parhar. You will get a written line-item quote covering IVF, the chosen test, embryo freezing, storage, and FET, so you can compare your costs in india against any other clinic with confidence. Call +91 97700 00911 for a free consultation, or visit our contact page. No hidden costs.