Ziauddin University has started accepting applications for postgraduate medical, dental, and diploma courses for the 2026-27 academic session, providing spots across various medical and dental fields. According to the admission advertisement released by the institution, forms are available for FCPS-II, MD/MS, MCPS, and postgraduate diploma tracks. November 14, 2026, is the final deadline for online submissions. To qualify for selection, applicants need to clear both an entrance test and an interview. The institution scheduled the entrance test for November 21, 2026, taking place in Karachi and Islamabad. Successful applicants will begin their postgraduate training during the first week of January 2027.

Available Postgraduate Medical Programs

Ziauddin University provides postgraduate training options across multiple clinical and medical sectors. The FCPS-II courses span 19 fields, featuring Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Chemical Pathology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Microbiology. Additional FCPS-II options consist of Nephrology, Neurology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Operative Dentistry, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, and Urology.

The institution also declared MD/MS openings across 22 disciplines. These comprise Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. Further MD/MS options encompass Microbiology, Medical Oncology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Urology.

MCPS training is also available in Clinical Pathology, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Meanwhile, candidates can apply for postgraduate diplomas in Pediatric Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Dermatology.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

Ziauddin University outlined distinct prerequisites for every postgraduate training course. Candidates seeking FCPS-II training must possess an MBBS or BDS qualification, finish a one-year house job, and pass FCPS-I in the relevant discipline. Nevertheless, the institution outlined extra training prerequisites for specific fields. Individuals applying for FCPS-II Medical Oncology must finish two years of training in Internal Medicine, and the institution will favor candidates who passed the Intermediate Module (IMM). Those applying for FCPS-II Urology must finish two years of training in General Surgery. In a similar manner, applicants targeting FCPS-II Nephrology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, and Neurology must finish two years of training in Internal Medicine.

Regarding MD/MS tracks, candidates need an MBBS qualification alongside a one-year house job. However, applicants for Interventional Cardiology must hold FCPS-II in Cardiology or an MD in Cardiology. The institution established identical foundational academic standards for MCPS and postgraduate diploma courses, requiring an MBBS qualification and a one-year house job.

Entrance Test and Selection Process

Ziauddin University evaluates candidates through an entrance exam followed by an interview. Based on the advertisement, the institution holds the entrance exam on Saturday, November 21, 2026, within Karachi and Islamabad. Candidates must clear both phases to secure a spot. The institution also directed applicants to specify their preferred campus while filling out the online submission form. Candidates ought to pick their campus choices carefully and adhere to any extra guidelines published by the institution.

How to Apply for Ziauddin University Postgraduate Admissions

Interested individuals must send their applications through the official online admission portal of the university. Candidates need to access admission.zu.edu.pk and sign up as fresh users if they lack an existing profile. They must pick their preferred postgraduate training course and finish the digital application form. Participants should supply accurate personal details, academic credentials, and relevant training history. They must also specify their chosen campus during the procedure. Prior to sending the form, applicants should check the guidelines for their chosen course and follow the directions supplied via the admission portal.

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