The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, has opened admissions for its BS Nursing programme for the 2026 session, offering 50 seats distributed across regional, provincial and institutional quotas. The programme is run through the School of Nursing at PIMS in affiliation with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU).
Only candidates who appeared in the SZABMU entry test held on September 1, 2026, and scored at least 50 marks are eligible to apply. If you meet that requirement, along with the academic criteria below, you can collect the admission form and prospectus from the School of Nursing at PIMS in G-8/3, Islamabad, and submit it in person.
Key Takeaways
- PIMS Islamabad has opened admissions for its BS Nursing programme with 50 seats distributed across provincial, regional and institutional quotas.
- Applicants need at least 50% marks in FSc Pre-Medical and a minimum of 50 marks in the SZABMU entry test held on September 1, 2026.
- Merit is calculated as 50% entry test, 35% FSc and 15% Matric; forms must be collected and submitted in person at the School of Nursing in G-8/3, Islamabad.
At a glance
- Programme: BS Nursing (four-year generic degree)
- Institution: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad — affiliated with SZABMU
- Total seats: 50
- Gender split: 90% seats for female candidates, 10% for male candidates
- Entry test: SZABMU test held on September 1, 2026 (minimum 50 marks required)
- Academic requirement: At least 50% marks in FSc Pre-Medical
- Age limit: 16 to 35 years
- Application mode: In person only — forms available at the School of Nursing, PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, between 8 am and 2 pm
How the 50 seats are divided
True to the practice of federal public-sector institutions in the capital, PIMS has spread its intake across the country. Punjab gets the largest share, followed by Islamabad, while smaller provinces and special regions each receive dedicated representation:
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Punjab | 15 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 10 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / FATA | 5 |
| PIMS employees | 5 |
| Open merit | 5 |
| Sindh Rural | 2 |
| Sindh Urban | 2 |
| Balochistan | 2 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 2 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Minor disability | 1 |
| Total | 50 |
The quota structure means a candidate from Balochistan or Gilgit-Baltistan competes mainly against fellow domicile holders of their region, rather than against the much larger applicant pools of Punjab or Sindh. The open-merit seats, meanwhile, are available to top performers regardless of domicile.
Who can apply
The eligibility criteria are straightforward:
- Matric Science with Biology, Physics and Chemistry
- FSc Pre-Medical with at least 50% marks
- SZABMU entry test: appeared in the September 1, 2026 test and scored at least 50 marks
- Age: between 16 and 35 years
- Marital status: both married and unmarried candidates may apply
The 90-10 gender split reflects the long-standing pattern in Pakistani nursing admissions, where the profession has traditionally drawn a large majority of women. The 10% male allocation acknowledges the growing number of men entering nursing — a trend visible across the country’s public hospitals.
How merit will be calculated
PIMS will build the final merit list from three components, weighted as follows:
- SZABMU entry test: 50%
- FSc (HSSC) marks: 35%
- Matric (SSC) marks: 15%
Because the entry test carries half the total weight, a strong test score matters more than the academic record alone. A candidate with average board results but a high test score can still climb the merit list, while a weak test performance is difficult to offset.
How to apply
The application process is entirely manual — there is no online form for this intake:
- Collect the form: Visit the School of Nursing at PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, between 8 am and 2 pm, to obtain the admission form and prospectus.
- Prepare your documents: Attested copies of academic certificates and marks sheets, domicile certificate, CNIC or B-Form, and other required certificates.
- Attach photographs: Two recent passport-size photographs.
- Submit in person: Hand in the completed form at the same office before the closing date.
Applicants should confirm the exact closing date and the final document checklist from the official admission notice, as the published reports do not state a deadline.
Things to know before you apply
- Hostel: Accommodation is available for female students, subject to need and availability. Plan for the possibility of not getting a hostel seat.
- No stipend: PIMS has made clear that students will not receive any stipend or other financial assistance during the programme.
- Entry test is non-negotiable: If you did not sit the SZABMU test on September 1, 2026, or scored below 50, you cannot apply this session.
- Employees’ quota: Five seats are reserved for children or dependents of PIMS employees under the institutional quota — verify your eligibility for this category separately.
Why this intake matters
Pakistan’s public hospitals face a persistent shortage of qualified nurses, and admissions at flagship institutions like PIMS carry weight beyond the 50 seats on offer. A PIMS nursing graduate trains inside one of the country’s busiest federal hospitals, which strengthens employability in both the public and private sectors.
The regional quota design is also worth noting. Nursing education in Pakistan is heavily concentrated in the large urban centres, and the guaranteed seats for Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the former tribal areas give candidates from underserved regions a realistic path into a federal institution — and, eventually, a route to bring trained professionals back to their home districts.
For prospective students still weighing their options, the message from this announcement is clear: nursing remains one of the few professions in Pakistan where public-sector training leads directly to stable, in-demand employment. With the entry test already conducted and the merit formula published, the remaining question is simply whether you meet the threshold — and if so, getting the form submitted on time.
Confirm the closing date from the official admission notice at the School of Nursing, PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad, and make sure your domicile, CNIC or B-Form, and attested documents are ready before you visit.
