DUHS Karachi has opened postgraduate admissions for Session 2027-A (January), and the last date to apply is Saturday, 28 November 2026, 13 days after the ad. Apply online at www.duhs.edu.pk. The ad lists FCPS-II, 2nd Fellowship, MCPS, MS and MD programmes. The entry test is Sunday, 20 December 2026 (tentative).
Quick summary: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), School of Postgraduate Studies, Karachi | Postgraduate Programs, Session 2027-A (January) | FCPS-II (groups A to F) and MS / MD for Session 2027 | online application on the DUHS online admission portal | application + entry test fee PKR 5,000 (non-refundable) | last date Sat 28 Nov 2026 | entry test Sun 20 Dec 2026 (tentative) | email postgraduate@duhs.edu.pk | phone +92-21-38771000 Ext 6027-6029.
The ad appeared in Dawn on 15 November 2026. It is aimed at doctors and dentists (MBBS / BDS) who hold a Sindh domicile and have passed FCPS Part-I. We read every line at high zoom; below is what it says and, honestly, what it does not say.

Hurry: 13 days left. Last date of application submission: Saturday, 28 November 2026. The ad says “No further submissions will be entertained after due date” and that online fee submission is mandatory. The entry test follows on Sunday, 20 December 2026 (tentative).
In this article 12 sections
- DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A: Key Dates and Details
- DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A Programmes List (As Printed)
- FCPS-II (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan)
- MS / MD for Session 2027
- Eligibility and Required Documents (From the Ad)
- Important Rules in the Ad, in Short
- How to Apply for DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A (Step by Step)
- Karna / Nahi Karna
- Free Educativz Tools That Help With Online Forms
- What the Ad Does Not Say
- Safety Note
- DUHS Postgraduate Admissions 2027-A: FAQs
DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A: Key Dates and Details
| University | Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), School of Postgraduate Studies, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi |
| Session | 2027-A (January); MS / MD programmes are for Session 2027 |
| How to apply | Online, on the prescribed proforma, through the DUHS online admission portal (www.duhs.edu.pk); a QR code is printed in the ad |
| Fee | Application form along with entry test fee: PKR 5,000/-, non-refundable, also not refunded if you are found ineligible after scrutiny |
| Last date | Saturday, 28 November 2026 |
| Entry test | Sunday, 20 December 2026 (tentative date); exact venue and time through the admit card |
| Queries | postgraduate@duhs.edu.pk | +92-21-38771000 Ext: 6027-6029 |
| Newspaper ad | Dawn, 15 November 2026 |
DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A Programmes List (As Printed)
The codes in brackets (CHK, DUH, DIMC, DMC, DIR, OICD, AQK-IBS, DIKIOHS, DIDC, DDC) are printed in the ad next to each programme and are not explained there; they appear to show the training hospital or institute. Ask the School of Postgraduate Studies before you choose a site. Lines the ad marks “SUB-SPECIALITY” are shown as sub-specialty below.

FCPS-II (Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan)
A. Medicine and Allied (12 lines)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Cardiology | CHK / DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Clinical Hematology | DIMC | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Dermatology | CHK / DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Family Medicine | CHK | |
| Gen. Medicine (02 Years) | CHK / DUH | |
| Gen. Medicine (04 Years) | CHK / DUH | |
| Nephrology | DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Neurology | CHK / DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Nuclear Medicine | DUH | |
| Pediatrics | CHK / DUH | |
| Psychiatry | CHK / AQK-IBS | |
| Pulmonology | OICD | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
B. Surgery and Allied (14 lines)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Anesthesiology | CHK / DUH | |
| Cardiac Surgery | CHK | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Gen. Surgery (01 Year) | CHK | |
| Gen. Surgery (02 Years) | CHK / DUH | |
| Gen. Surgery (04 Years) | CHK / DUH | |
| Gynaecology & Obst. | CHK / DUH | |
| Neurosurgery | CHK / DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Ophthalmology | CHK / DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Orthopedic Surgery | CHK / DUH | |
| Otorhinolaryngology | CHK / DUH | |
| Peads Surgery | CHK | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Plastic Surgery | CHK | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
| Radiology | CHK / DIR | |
| Urology | DUH | Sub-specialty (as printed) |
C. 2nd Fellowship (4)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Breast Surgery | DUH | |
| Gynecology Oncology | DUH | |
| Urogynecology | DUH | |
| Vascular Interventional Radiology | DIR / DUH |
D. Basic Sciences (6)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Chemical Pathology | DIMC | |
| Community Medicine | DMC | |
| Forensic Medicine | DMC | |
| Histopathology | DIMC | |
| Microbiology | DIMC | |
| Lab Hematology | DIMC |
E. MCPS (2)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Anesthesiology | CHK | |
| Clinical Pathology | DIMC |
F. Dentistry (4)
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Operative Dentistry | DIKIOHS, DIDC, DDC | |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | DIKIOHS, DIDC | |
| Orthodontics | DIKIOHS, DDC, DIDC | |
| Prosthodontics | DIKIOHS, DIDC, DDC |
Gen. Medicine and Gen. Surgery appear on several lines for different training lengths (2 and 4 years; 1, 2 and 4 years). Each printed line is listed once above.
MS / MD for Session 2027
The ad says online applications are invited on the prescribed proforma for Master of Surgery and Doctor of Medicine for Session 2027 and that “Eligibility & Criteria is available on DUHS website”. It prints no criteria for these programmes.
| Programme | Training site code(s) as printed | Note |
| Master of Surgery: Cardiac Surgery | CHK | |
| Master of Surgery: Plastic Surgery | CHK | |
| Doctor of Medicine: Neurology | CHK | |
| Doctor of Medicine: Psychiatry | CHK |
Eligibility and Required Documents (From the Ad)

- Certificate of Passing FCPS Part-I
- Sindh Domicile
- MBBS / BDS degree, as applicable
- Certificate of CPSP Current Registration, if already registered
- Valid PMDC Registration Certificate
- FCPS Part-II certificate for 2nd Fellowship candidates
- NOC from the parent institute, in case of already registered
- Experience Certificate of previous training
The ad adds that detailed eligibility criteria and policies are available on the DUHS website.
Important Rules in the Ad, in Short
- Sub-specialty applicants: eligible to apply ONLY if they have completed two years in General Medicine / General Surgery before the start of session, with a 2-year completion certificate (including all deficits), counted from the date of RTMC registration before 31.12.26. The ad says no relaxation will be given even if the RTMC registration date is extended.
- Change of track will not be allowed after the entry test.
- Already registered with RTMC: you must produce an NOC from CPSP and your institution at the time of interview. For the 2 and 3 year track you are eligible only if your training period is less than 6 months; for the 4 year track only if it is less than 1 year.
- Waiting for FCPS-I result? You may apply, but you must produce the final pass result before the entry test.
- Gen. Surgery 01 Year track is only for candidates who will opt for Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery and will do a further 04 years of training.
- Govt. quota: government candidates with 3 years or more service are eligible to apply in the Govt. quota.
- Government employees: a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Health Department, Government of Sindh is mandatory for the application and must be provided before the entry test.
- Private-sector employees: must obtain an NOC from their employer at the time of application submission and, if selected, must be available to join immediately.
- Emergency duty: the ad notes that in case of mass disaster, any health-related emergency or as per government policy, residents are expected to take part in university relief efforts and related duties.
How to Apply for DUHS Postgraduate 2027-A (Step by Step)
Open www.duhs.edu.pk and read the detailed eligibility criteria and policies for your programme (the ad says they are on the website, including for MS / MD).
FCPS Part-I pass certificate, Sindh domicile, MBBS / BDS degree, valid PMDC registration, CPSP registration certificate if already registered, experience certificate of previous training, and the NOCs that apply to you.
Apply through the DUHS online admission portal (reachable from www.duhs.edu.pk, or scan the QR code in the ad). The ad says the application form is submitted online.
The application form and entry test fee of PKR 5,000/- is non-refundable. The ad says online fee submission is mandatory.
No submissions are entertained after the due date.
The entry test is on Sunday, 20 December 2026 (tentative). The exact venue and time come through your admit card.
Email postgraduate@duhs.edu.pk or call +92-21-38771000, Ext 6027 to 6029.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Read the full criteria on duhs.edu.pk today; the last date is 28 November 2026.
- Check that your RTMC registration date and training period fit the rules above before you pay.
- Arrange the NOC (Health Department Sindh for government employees, your employer for private sector) early.
- Keep your FCPS Part-I result, domicile, PMDC and degree scans ready.
- Pay the fee online and keep the payment proof.
Nahi karna:
- Do not wait for the last day; there are no submissions after 28 November.
- Do not apply if you do not meet the rules and expect the fee back: it is not refunded even if you are found ineligible.
- Do not plan to change your track after the entry test; the ad does not allow it.
- Do not pay any “seat” or “recommendation” money to an agent, WhatsApp number or social media page.
- Do not treat the entry test date as final; the ad says tentative.
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- Scan and combine certificates: Image to PDF, Merge PDF and Compress PDF.
- Photo too large for the portal? Resize it with the Image Resizer and clean a background with the Background Remover.
- The ad does not give file sizes or formats for the portal; keep each scan clear and small.
What the Ad Does Not Say
- Number of seats for any programme or site.
- Merit formula and weightage (entry test, interview, FCPS-I marks) and the passing marks of the entry test.
- Entry test syllabus, pattern and the venue / time (only: through the admit card).
- Any fee beyond PKR 5,000: tuition or training charges are not printed.
- Stipend or salary during training.
- What the training-site codes mean (CHK, DUH, DIMC, DMC, DIR, OICD, AQK-IBS, DIKIOHS, DIDC, DDC) and what RTMC stands for.
- Eligibility for MS / MD: only “available on DUHS website”.
- The date the admit card or the result will be available.
- Whether the 20 December test date will change; it is marked tentative.
Safety Note
Apply only through the official DUHS portal: www.duhs.edu.pk. No one can “guarantee” a seat, a training site or a merit position. Do not send money, CNIC pictures or passwords to agents or unknown WhatsApp numbers. For queries use postgraduate@duhs.edu.pk or +92-21-38771000 Ext 6027-6029.
More: see all Admissions in Pakistan and the Jobs & Admissions Finder. Related DUHS posts: DUHS Pharm-D, DPT & OD 2026-27 (last date 4 December), DUHS BS Biotechnology, Psychology, Human Nutrition and DUHS Nursing Admission 2026-27. Other postgraduate medical training: KMC Sobhraj FCPS-II and MCPS Gynaecology Training, Punjab 2nd Fellowship 2027 and PGMI Quetta Entry Test January 2027.
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DUHS Postgraduate Admissions 2027-A: FAQs
What is the last date for DUHS postgraduate admission 2027-A?
Saturday, 28 November 2026. The ad says no further submissions will be entertained after the due date.
When is the DUHS FCPS-II entry test?
Sunday, 20 December 2026 (tentative). The exact venue and time are sent through the admit card.
Where do I apply?
Online through the DUHS online admission portal (www.duhs.edu.pk). The ad also prints a QR code.
What is the application fee?
PKR 5,000/- for the application form along with the entry test fee. It is non-refundable, even if you are found ineligible after scrutiny. Online fee submission is mandatory.
Which programmes are offered in Session 2027-A?
FCPS-II in six groups (Medicine and Allied, Surgery and Allied, 2nd Fellowship, Basic Sciences, MCPS, Dentistry), plus Master of Surgery (Cardiac Surgery, Plastic Surgery) and Doctor of Medicine (Neurology, Psychiatry) for Session 2027.
Who can apply?
Applicants with an FCPS Part-I pass certificate, Sindh domicile, MBBS / BDS degree and valid PMDC registration, plus the other documents listed above. Sub-specialty applicants need two years in General Medicine / General Surgery.
Can I apply while waiting for my FCPS-I result?
Yes, but you must produce the final pass result before the entry test.
Do I need an NOC?
Government employees need an NOC from the Health Department, Government of Sindh before the entry test. Private-sector employees need an NOC from their employer at the time of application. Candidates already registered with RTMC need an NOC from CPSP and their institution at the time of interview.
Can I change my track after the entry test?
No. The ad says change of track will not be allowed after the entry test.
Who do I contact?
postgraduate@duhs.edu.pk or +92-21-38771000 Ext 6027-6029. Office: Principal, School of Postgraduate Studies, DUHS, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi.

