Following is the eligibility criteria applicable for 2025-2026:
Route I
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (science group) or equivalent
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (pre-medical) or equivalent
Four-year BScN degree and transcript attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC)
Minimum two years of clinical experience as RN by November 1, 2025, including one-year Internship in a hospital
Valid registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) or equivalent
Route II
Secondary School Certificate
Three-years General Nursing Diploma (RN)
One-year Midwifery Diploma (RM) or any post-basic speciality for male in lieu of midwifery
Proof of completion of three compulsory courses: English, Islamic Studies/Ethics and Pakistan Studies at BA/BSc- level, as per Higher Education Commission’s Nursing policy guidelines
Two-year Post-RN BScN / Post-RN BScM degree attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) with a minimum of 60 credit hours
Minimum two-years of experience as RN by November 1, 2025 [One-year before Post-RN BScN / Post-RN BScM and One-year experience as RN after Post-RN BScN / Post-RN BScM (clinical include inpatient and outpatient in primary and tertiary care, as well as teaching and research)]
Valid registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) or equivalent
16-years of equivalence from HEC in relevant field for candidates applying with Post-RN BScN / Post-RN BScM or foreign degree.
Fee Structure
The yearly fee is a recurring charge paid by students at the beginning of each academic year or term.