Applying to MBBS/BDS

150 students for MBBS and 50 students for BDS are admitted per year. Admission in FUMC and FUCD are open to all students irrespective of gender, religion, colour, creed, class and domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the college. The admission is offered strictly on the basis of merit determined by the Admitting University as per the admission criteria set by the PM&DC. 

Applications

Candidates will apply Online with Admitting University i.e, NUMS after the appearance of advertisement in the national press.

FOREIGN SEATS:

• Any candidate who holds a permanent foreign nationality or is an overseas Pakistani, Green card Holder, Iqama holder, Maple card holder can apply for admission on foreign seat.
  
  
• Candidate must have studied and passed HSSC / 12th grade examination or equivalent from inside or outside Pakistan and possess a certificate from the institution last attended to this effect.
  
  
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in HSSC (Pre-Medical) / 12th grade or equivalent (Equivalence certificate issued by IBCC for A-Level/12th Grade) having minimum twelve years of education with mandatory subjects of Chemistry and Biology and the rest as optional subjects.
• Passing NUMS MDCAT - 2025 (Held on Sunday 28th September 2025) with minimum 55% marks for admission in MBBS Program and 50% marks for BDS Program OR MCAT (USA) or UCAT (UK) with 50% marks in the subjects as prescribed in PM&DC Admissions Regulations 3©. 

Merit Determination Weightage Formula for Admission

 Seats Distribution:

 The decision of the Admission Committee is irrevocable and final. The authorities are not bound to explain the reasons for their decisions to the applicants, their parents or guardians. 

Eligibility Criteria & Merit Calculation for MBBS/BDS

Eligibility Criteria, Merit Calculation have been formulated in the light of Medical and Dental Undergraduate Education (Admissions, Curriculum and Conduct) Regulations (amended) 2021 for Admission in NUMS Public/Private Medical/Dental Colleges

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Pakistani citizens (Including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) can apply for admission in all above mentioned colleges on open merit seats.
• Passing NUMS MDCAT - 2025 (Held on Sunday, 28th September 2025) is mandatory. Pass percentage of NUMS MDCAT is 55% for admission in MBBS Program and 50% for BDS Program.      
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent (Equivalence certificate issued by IBCC for A-Level/12th Grade) having minimum twelve years of education in atleast three subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

Weightage Formula, Merit List Policy 

Affiliated / Administered Colleges (Private Sector)

Affiliated / Administered Colleges (Private Sector)

Merit calculation will be carried out as per weightage formula mentioned above at para 2a

Merit list will be generated and scrutiny of the educational documents, verification of NUMS MDCAT marks conducted by PM&DC and integration of marks of Hifz e Quran Test will be carried out of finally admitted candidates of each college

After completion of admission process, final merit list of each Private College will be generated and sent to the college accordingly.

College will offer the admission to the candidates according to their merit position and it will be monitored by NUMS for maintaining transparency.

Admission in Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP) is open to all students irrespective of sex, religion, color, creed, class and domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the college.

The admission is offered strictly on the basis of merit determined by the university as per the admission criteria.

 Admission Criteria

• FSC (Pre-Medical, 60% minimum marks)
• IBCC Equivalence for foreign education system (A-Level/12th Grade) with minimim 60% marks
• Incomplete/late applications will not be considered
• Verified Hafiz-e-Quran shall get credit according the Government Admission policy.
• The decision of the Admission Committee is irrevocable and final. The authorities are not bound to explain the reasons for their decisions to the applicants, their parents or guardian.

Prerequisites for Pakistani Candidates:-

F.Sc (Pre-Medical Group/A Level/Equivalent) securing at least 60% (unadjusted) marks.

Prerequisites for Overseas Candidates

• 8 x candidates to be admitted in expatriate/foreigner category

Who can Apply:

• Foreigners and Pakistanis having dual nationality / resident status of a foreign country.
• Pakistani students who studies abroad for and have passed pre-medical F.Sc / HSSC/Intermediate with minimum 60% marks.

 Eligibility for admission on foreign /expatriate seats is as follow:-

• Foreigners and Pakistani National who have passed examination equivalent to F.Sc from a foreign university/examination body / education system with three science subjects out of which Biology and Chemistry are essential subjects with 60% marks in aggregate as certified by IBCC, Islamabad.
• IBCC equivalence certificate (Photocopy) must be attached with the application form. In case if the equivalence certification is not submitted before the commencement of the classes, the admission of the student/applicant will be considered cancelled.

Distribution of Seats

The students will be selected on merit basis in the following categories:-

Determining the Merit

Following weightage will be awarded for calculation of merit for admission in FUCP:-

Entry Test Details

Entry Test will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based containing 50 MCQs of Total 50 Marks. There will be no Negative Marking and applicants will be given a time period of 1 hour to answer 50 MCQs. Following are the Detailed Division of Total MCQs

• Biology: 15

• Physics: 15

• Chemistry: 15

• General Knowledge/English: 05

The final Selection is strictly based on Merit as per of following selection Criteria: 

• F. Sc Marks 40%

• Matric 10%

• Entry Test 50%

Reference Books 

Applicants are advised to use Text Books of F.Sc for the Purpose of preparation for entry test.

Sample MCQs:

Following are some Sample MCQs for Entry Test Exam.

BIOLOGY

1. Which bacteria can rarely have flagella

A. Spirilla

B. Diplobaccili

C. Cocci

D. Vibrio

2. Which of the following is not endotherm

A. Bird 

B. Flying insect

C. Amphibian

D. Mammals

PHYSICS

1. A stone thrown from the top of a tall building follows a path that is:

A. Circular

B. Hyperbolic

C. Straight line

D. Parabolic

2. Strain can be measured in:

A. N/m2

B. N•m2

C. N/m

D. None of theses its unit less

CHEMISTRY

1. Units of gas constant R in SI system is:

A. 0.0821 dm3 atm k–1 mol–1

B. 82.1 cm3 atm k–1

C. 8.31 Nm k–1 mol–1

D. 1.987 cal k–1 mol–1

2. Boiling point is low for liquid with

A. High vapour pressure at given temperature

B. Low vapour pressure at a given temperature

C. Very high vapour pressure

D. Very low vapour pressure 

ENGLISH

1. Choose the correct synonym of Acquiesce

A. Dissent

B. Assent

C. Oppose

D. Disagree

 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Pakistan’s national animal is

A. Lion

B. Markhore 

C. Rabbit 

D. None of these 

Scheme of Studies for 5 Years Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Admission in FUCN is open to all students irrespective of gender, religion, color, creed, class and domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the college.

The admission is offered strictly on the basis of merit determined by the university as per the admission criteria set by the PNC.

Prospectus 2024-25: Click here to download

Application Requirements for BSN 4 Years Program

Following requirements of the Pakistan Nursing Council & Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) must be met by all the applicants seeking admission in the Nursing programs.

• FSc (Pre-Medical) Minimum 50% marks from a recognized Board OR A-Level Certification and equivalence certificate from IBCC.
• Male / Female
• Age: 17-25 years
• Admission test and interview

Distribution of Seats

 Documents to be submitted

A candidate, who is eligible for admission, must submit attested copies of the following documents.

• SSC or equivalent foreign qualification certificate (one copy).
• HSSC or an equivalent foreign qualification certificate (one copy).
• SSC Result Card (one copy).
• HSSC Result Card (one copy).
• CNIC/Form B of the candidate (one copy).
• CNIC of Father/Spouse/Guardian (one copy).
• Bank draft of Rs. 3000/- as processing fee.
• Four Recent Passport Size color Photographs.
• Copy of pension book of father in case of Beneficiaries.
• FF Employees to provide service certificate duly signed / certified by the relevant FF authority.
• Photocioy of Domicile.

Note: Attested copies  of all document should be submitted for admission

Application Requirements for Post RN BSN 2 Years Program

• Diploma in General Nursing (3 Years) with minimum of 2nd division
• Diploma in Midwifery (1 year) any One Year Post Basic Specialty for male in lieu of Diploma Midwifery
• Matric with Science/Arts as per HEC Requirement
• 1 year clinical experience
• Valid PNC Registration
• Male / Female
• Admission test and interview

Distribution of Seats

Documents to be submitted

A candidate, who is eligible for admission, must submit attested copies of the following documents.

• SSC or Equivalent Foreign Qualification Certificate (one copy).
• PNC Registration Card.
• Diploma in General Nursing.
• Diploma in Midwifery for Female Candidate.
• Diploma in any Specialty for Male Candidate.
• CNIC/Form B of the Candidate (one copy).
• CNIC of Father/Spouse/Guardian (one copy).
• Bank draft of Rs. 1000/- as Processing Fee.
• Four Recent Passport Size Color Photographs.
• Copy of Pension Book of Father in case of Beneficiaries.
• NOC from Employer.
• FF Employees to provide Service Certificate duly Signed / Certified by the Relevant FF Authority.
• Photocopy of Domicile.

Note: Attested copies  of all document should be submitted for admission

Equivalence Certificates

It is the responsibility of all those candidates having foreign qualifications i.e. other than Matric/FSc (Pre-Medical) from Pakistan, to obtain recognition of their qualifications and equivalence certificates from the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Islamabad.

Address: Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) Plot No. 25, Street 38, G10/4,
Near Federal Govt. Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF),  Islamabad.
Phone: (051) 9106630, 9106631, 9106632 Fax: (051) 9106361

The equivalence certificate (Photocopy) must be attached with the application form.

Note:

These documents should be posted through a reliable service or delivered in person at the Student’s Hub during the following timings on or before the last date of receipt of the application as advertised.

Monday to Thursday 08:30 am to 02:00 pm
Friday 08:30 am to 12:00 noon

Assessment Criteria for Allied Health Sciences Program

•         Midterm/Sessional Exam in 9^th weeks

•         Final Term/Terminal Exam in 18^th weeks

•         Assessment of subjects with viva:

a)      Assignments                                           10%

b)      Sessional Exam                                      30%

c)      Final Exam                                  40 %

d)      Viva/Practical/OSPE/OSCE                   20 %

•         Assessment of subject without viva:

a)      Assignments                                         10%

b)      Sessional Exam                                      40%

c)      Final Exam                                              50%

•         Supervised Clinical Practice:

a)      Case Evaluation & Treatment             70%

b)      Viva                                                     20%

c)      Log book                                              10%

•         Research Project:

a)      Supervisor                                           40 %

b)      Synopsis                                               30 %

c)      Thesis  Defense                                   30 %

•         Passing criteria =                                Cumulative 50%

Admission Requirements for Allied Health Programs

·         FSc (Pre Medical) or recognized equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks

Age less than 24 years

Admission in Foundation University College of Physical Therapy (FUCP) is open to all students irrespective of sex, religion, color, creed, class and domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the college.

The admission is offered strictly on the basis of merit determined by the university as per the admission criteria.

Online Application

The candidate who applies online must submit the printed application form along with a processing fee challan of Rs. 1500/- and required documents as per the checklist. 

Admission Criteria

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT-5 years/BSPT (4 years) from any HEC recognized University or equivalent qualification.
• University Entrance Test.
• Relevant field experience will be preferred
• Incomplete/late applications will not be considered
• The decision of the Admission Committee is irrevocable and final. The authorities are not bound to explain the reasons for their decisions to the applicants, their parents, or guardian.

Determining the Merit

The following weightage will be awarded for the calculation of merit for admission in FUCP:-

Entry Test Details

The Entry Test will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based containing 50 MCQs of a Total of 50 Marks. There will be no Negative Marking and applicants will be given a time period of 1 hour to answer 50 MCQs. Following are the Detailed Division of

Total MCQs

Physical Therapy                              60%
Research & Biostatistics                   30%
English & General Knowledge          10%

The PhD in Physical Therapy is an advanced, research-focused program designed to develop scholars, educators, and leaders committed to advancing the science and practice of physical therapy. The program emphasizes rigorous scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice across areas such as movement sciences, health policy, and lifestyle health specialties. With a strong focus on addressing national health priorities and emerging societal needs, the program encourages original research that informs clinical practice, shapes policy, and contributes to the broader healthcare landscape. Graduates are equipped to lead in academic, clinical, and research settings at both national and international levels, driving innovation and excellence in the field.

Goals of the program

The goal of the program to prepare graduates with:

1.Skills to design and conduct novel, original research; provide evidence of an understanding of research design, and the ability to formulate and develop  methodologies; collect and reduce data; interpret results; draw defensible conclusions; and effectively disseminate research findings.

2. Skills to add to the body of knowledge in physical therapy research literature through publications and presentations.

3. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to conducting research in various domains of physical therapy, pain science, movement science, or lifestyle health and wellness.

4. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to providing whole-person care.

5. Skills to serve as an educator in entry-level, post professional, and graduate-level physical therapy programs.

6. Ability to demonstrate personal and group leadership skills at institutional, professional, national, and global levels

Objectives:

1. To Demonstrate a commitment to discovery.

2. To Demonstrate a commitment to the dissemination of knowledge through publications and presentations.

3. To Demonstrate a commitment to developing treatment plans that follow current evidence-based and best practice guidelines

PhD Advantage at Foundation University  

Pursuing a PhD at Foundation University offers a distinct academic advantage, shaped by global partnerships, clinical integration, and cutting-edge research infrastructure. With formal collaborations established through MoUs with internationally recognized institutions—our scholars engage in cross-border research and access to global academic networks.

The university’s affiliation with a fully equipped, state-of-the-art teaching hospital ensures seamless access to clinical settings, patient data, and real-world health challenges, enriching the translational scope of doctoral research. This is complemented by advanced laboratory facilities that support high-impact research across biomedical, pharmaceutical, and interdisciplinary domains.

A culture of academic excellence, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and expert faculty, positions Foundation University as a preferred destination for scholars committed to excellence, innovation, and societal relevance in research.

Entry Requirement & Duration of the Program

Program:                    PhD Physical Therapy

Duration:                    18 Credit Hours course work + 36 Research (Thesis).

Level:                          Doctoral Program

Eligibility:                   A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system)    

60% (in the annual system) in the MS/MPhil/equivalent degree

Admission Test:           Conduct the test equivalent to GRE/HAT General developed at the University, with the passing score of  70%

Statement of Purpose:  As part of the application for admission in PhD Physical Therapy Program, applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose, which shall form an integral part of the application. The admissions committee shall use the information provided by the candidate to ascertain the preparedness and interest of the candidate in pursuing doctoral studies in Physical Therapy, and whether the department has the requisite resources to train and supervise the doctoral candidate in the subspecialty he or she is interested in.

A statement of purpose should also contain the following:

a.         Title of the potential research proposal

b.         Clear articulation of the current understanding of the intended field and ideas for potential research

c.         Explanation of the intended impact of the proposed research

d.         The prospective candidates shall demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the area of research

The maximum Word limit for the Statement of Purpose is 1000 Words. 

Documents Required:

1.  Matric and FSc Certificates (to be uploaded as one PDF file)
2. DPT/BSPT – Degree and Transcript (to be uploaded as one PDF file)
3. Master's/MPhil/Equivalent – Degree and Transcript (to be uploaded as one PDF file)
4. Any other diploma or certificate, if applicable (to be uploaded as one PDF file)