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.
According to the admission notice issued by the School of Nursing, PIMS, 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 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.
PIMS has also clarified that students admitted to the program will not receive any stipend or financial assistance from the institute.
PIMS BS Nursing Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the PIMS BS Nursing program must have completed Matric Science with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. They must also hold an FSc Pre-Medical qualification with at least 50% marks, including Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
These academic requirements follow the standards specified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), as mentioned in the admission notice.
Applicants must be between 16 and 35 years old. The institute has not placed any restrictions on marital status, allowing both single and married candidates to apply.
Another important requirement is the SZABMU entry test. Only candidates who appeared in the test conducted on September 1, 2026, and secured 50 marks or above are eligible to submit their admission applications.
The institute has reserved 90% of the selection ratio for female students and 10% for male students.
PIMS BS Nursing Admission 2026 Seats and Quota Distribution
The School of Nursing, PIMS Islamabad, has announced a total of 50 seats under different regional and institutional quotas.
According to the official admission notice, Punjab has the highest allocation with 15 seats, followed by Islamabad Capital Territory with 10 seats.
| Quota Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 5 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) | 10 |
| Punjab | 15 |
| Sindh (Rural) | 2 |
| Sindh (Urban) | 2 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / FATA | 5 |
| Balochistan | 2 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 2 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) | 1 |
| PIMS Employees | 5 |
| Disabled Quota (Minor Disability) | 1 |
| Total Seats | 50 |
PIMS BS Nursing Admission 2026 Merit Calculation
PIMS will select students through a merit-based system that combines their SZABMU entry test results with their FSc Pre-Medical and Matric marks.
According to the official notice, the SZABMU entry test carries 50% weightage in the final merit calculation. FSc Pre-Medical results contribute 35%, while Matric marks account for the remaining 15%.
This means the entry test carries the largest share of the admission merit. However, candidates’ Matric and FSc marks will also affect their final aggregate.
PIMS will issue admission letters only after completing the verification of applicants’ academic records and other required documents.
How to Apply for PIMS BS Nursing Admission 2026
Interested candidates must obtain the admission form and prospectus directly from the School of Nursing, PIMS, G-8/3, Islamabad.
According to the admission notice, 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 advertisement specifies physical submission at the institute and does not provide an online application portal for this admission process.
Candidates should ensure that their academic and personal information matches their original documents to avoid problems during verification.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit their completed admission forms along with two passport-size photographs and an attested copy of their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) or B-Form.
They must also provide attested copies of their 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.
The admission notice also requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant board at the time of admission.
PIMS has instructed candidates to submit complete and clearly attested documents before the application deadline.
BS Nursing Hostel Facility and Financial Assistance
The admission notice states that hostel accommodation will be available only for female students and will be provided according to need.
Male students will not be eligible for hostel accommodation under the arrangements announced for this program.
PIMS has also clearly stated that it will not provide stipends or other financial assistance to students enrolled in the four-year BS Nursing program.
Applicants should consider these conditions before applying, particularly if they plan to move to Islamabad for their studies.
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