PIMS Islamabad Opens Nursing Admissions for 2026

What happened

The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, has announced admissions for its four-year BS Nursing program for 2026, offering 50 seats for eligible male and female students. The institute has set the age limit at 16 to 35 years, while both unmarried and married candidates are eligible. The selection ratio is 90% female and 10% male, with admissions based on academic performance and entry test results.

The admission notice issued by the School of Nursing, PIMS, states that candidates who qualified in the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) entry test held on September 1, 2026, can apply for admission. The institute has reserved 90% of the selection ratio for female students and 10% for male students. The School of Nursing, PIMS Islamabad, has announced a total of 50 seats under different regional and institutional quotas.

Who is affected

The admissions are open to students who have completed Matric Science with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and hold an FSc Pre-Medical qualification with at least 50% marks. The academic requirements follow the standards specified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC). Students admitted to the program will not receive any stipend or financial assistance from the institute. Hostel accommodation will be available only for female students and will be provided according to need.

The admissions are also subject to a merit-based system that combines the SZABMU entry test results with the FSc Pre-Medical and Matric marks. The SZABMU entry test carries 50% weightage in the final merit calculation, while FSc Pre-Medical results contribute 35%, and Matric marks account for the remaining 15%. The institute will issue admission letters only after completing the verification of applicants’ academic records and other required documents.

Key dates and details

The last date to apply for the PIMS BS Nursing program is October 18, 2026. Interested candidates must obtain the admission form and prospectus directly from the School of Nursing, PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad. The forms and prospectuses are available during office hours from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, within 10 days of the advertisement’s release. Applicants must complete the admission form and attach clear, attested copies of all required documents. The completed application must then be submitted to the School of Nursing, PIMS Islamabad, before the closing date.

The required documents include two passport-size photographs, an attested copy of the Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) or B-Form, domicile certificate, Matriculation documents, FSc Pre-Medical certificate, and character certificate. Candidates who require an equivalence certificate must submit the relevant document issued by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), Islamabad, with their application form. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant board is also required at the time of admission.

What you should do

Candidates should ensure that their academic and personal information matches their original documents to avoid problems during verification. They should also consider the conditions of the program, particularly the lack of stipends or financial assistance, before applying. The admission notice states that the institute will not provide stipends or other financial assistance to students enrolled in the four-year BS Nursing program. Applicants should submit complete and clearly attested documents before the application deadline to avoid any issues with their application.