My cousin Ayesha called me last week in a panic. She had just finished her FSc Pre-Medical, her MDCAT result was decent but not good enough for MBBS, and she was convinced her medical career was over before it started. Her mother had already started suggesting she repeat a year.
I told her to slow down — and I told her about the NUMS BS Nursing admission 2027 apply online process. Because while everyone in Pakistan is fighting over MBBS seats, there is a whole other door into the medical field that most families barely talk about, and this year, that door is wide open.
The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has opened centralized admission for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programme, Session 2027. One online form, nine nursing colleges across the country, and a last date of 3 December 2026 if you apply with the regular fee. If you missed the MBBS merit list, or if nursing was always your plan, this is the admission you should be looking at right now.
This guide walks you through the whole thing — who can apply, what it costs, how merit is calculated, which colleges you can pick, and the exact steps to submit your form without the mistakes that get applications rejected every year.
What Is BS Nursing at NUMS?
BS Nursing, usually called BSN, is a four-year degree programme that trains you to become a registered nurse. It is not a short course and it is not a diploma. You study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, community health and clinical nursing, and you spend a large part of the degree doing supervised clinical practice in real hospitals.
Here is the part most people get wrong. A BSN graduate from a NUMS college is a proper healthcare professional. You register with the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), you can work in military hospitals, government hospitals and private hospitals, and the degree also opens the door to further study like MSN later on. Nursing graduates from Pakistan also find work abroad, which is one reason so many families are now taking this route seriously.
NUMS runs this admission centrally. That means you fill in one online application and choose your preferred colleges from a single list, instead of running around applying to each college separately. The university then prepares college-wise merit lists based on your choices and your merit position.
If you are comparing medical options, it helps to understand how the NUMS system works overall. I have already covered the NUMS MBBS admission 2026-27 process in detail — the nursing admission is separate, with its own dates, its own fee and its own merit formula, so do not mix the two up.
NUMS BS Nursing Admission 2027 — Key Dates
Everything below comes from the official NUMS admission notice for BSN Session 2027. Save this table somewhere, because the regular-fee deadline is the one that catches people out.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply (regular fee Rs 2,000) | Thursday, 3 December 2026 |
| Last date to apply (late fee Rs 2,500) | Monday, 14 December 2026 |
| Interviews | Wednesday, 30 December 2026 onwards |
| Display of merit lists | Friday, 15 January 2027 |
| Commencement of classes | 14 February 2027 |
A quick note on that last date. The official notice lists classes starting on 14 February 2027, but calls it a Monday. The 14th of February 2027 is actually a Sunday, so the weekday in the notice looks like a printing slip. The date itself is what matters — plan around mid-February and check the merit list notice for the final confirmation.
The most important date on this list is 3 December 2026. That is your last chance to apply with the regular fee of Rs 2,000. After that, you can still apply until 14 December, but you will pay Rs 2,500 and the fee is non-refundable in both cases. My honest advice: do not wait for the late-fee window. Portals slow down, documents go missing, and the last-day rush is exactly when mistakes happen.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
NUMS has kept the eligibility simple this year, and it is all published in the official notice. You need all three of these:
- Minimum 60% marks in Matriculation with Biology. Biology is a must. If you did Matric without Biology, you are not eligible for this programme.
- Minimum 50% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical). You need at least half marks in your FSc Pre-Medical result.
- Age between 17 and 35 years. This is a wide age window, which is good news for students who took a gap year or are applying a little later than usual.
Two more conditions from the official notice are easy to miss, so read them carefully. First, if you are 18 or older, you must hold a CNIC at the time of admission. If you are under 18, a Form-B or Juvenile Smart National Identity Card is mandatory. Second, if you studied abroad or hold foreign qualifications like O or A Levels, you must upload your IBCC Equivalence Certificate when you submit the online application. Without it, your application will be rejected.
One thing worth knowing: some NUMS nursing colleges admit female students only, while others admit both male and female students. AFPGMI Rawalpindi, the four CMH colleges (Bahawalpur, Multan, Kharian and Lahore) and Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences take female students only. KHINAMS Islamabad, HITEC-IMS Taxila and KIMS Malir Cantt take both. I have listed the full breakdown in the colleges section below, so check it before you choose your preferences — picking a college you are not eligible for wastes one of your choices.
If you are still weighing your options between nursing and other BS programmes, my guide to BS admission 2026 in Pakistan covers what public universities are offering and how their timelines compare.
How Merit Is Calculated (Weightage Formula)
This is the part that surprises most applicants, in a good way. There is no separate NUMS entry test you have to sit for this BSN admission. Instead, NUMS calculates your merit like this:
- 80% — your FSc (Pre-Medical) result OR your valid NUMS MDCAT 2026 result, whichever is higher. So if your MDCAT score is stronger than your FSc percentage, NUMS will use the MDCAT score. If your FSc is stronger, they use that. You get the benefit of whichever one helps you more.
- 20% — interview. Shortlisted candidates are called for interviews starting 30 December 2026.
This is genuinely good news if you sat MDCAT 2026 and did well in it but missed the MBBS merit. Your MDCAT effort is not wasted — it can lift your nursing merit directly. If you want to check how your MDCAT result stands, here is how to check your MDCAT 2026 result online.
One honest warning, though. The interview carries a full 20%, which is a lot. It is not a formality. Treat it like a real interview: know why you want to study nursing, be ready to talk about your FSc subjects, and show up on time with your original documents. I have seen students with strong academics lose their place because they treated the interview as a formality and walked in unprepared.
NUMS Nursing Colleges — Full List for Session 2027
Nine colleges are taking part in this centralized admission. Two are NUMS constituent colleges and seven are affiliated colleges. The cities matter, because your college choice decides where you will live and study for the next four years.
Constituent Colleges of Nursing
- Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI), Rawalpindi — Female only
- King Hamad Institute of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences (KHINAMS), Islamabad — Male and female
Affiliated Colleges of Nursing
- College of Nursing, CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Bahawalpur — Female only
- College of Nursing, CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, Multan — Female only
- College of Nursing, CMH Kharian Medical College, Kharian — Female only
- College of Nursing, Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta — Female only
- Institute of Nursing, CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore — Female only
- Nursing College HITEC – IMS, Taxila — Male and female
- KIMS College of Nursing, Malir Cantt, Karachi — Male and female
When you fill in the form, you select the colleges you want in order of preference. This is where most applicants make their biggest mistake: they rank colleges by name instead of thinking about where they can actually live and study. A college in Quetta is a wonderful option if you live in Balochistan. It is a much harder choice if your whole family is in Lahore and you have never lived away from home.
Rank your colleges honestly. Put the ones you genuinely want and can attend at the top. And remember — once you submit the application, your college choices cannot be changed or added to. NUMS is very clear about this in the notice, and there is no correction window mentioned.
Also note that each college has its own admission and selection criteria on top of the NUMS rules. NUMS itself says to check the individual college’s website for those details. If a particular college is your first choice, take ten minutes and look up its own requirements before you lock in your preferences.
NUMS BS Nursing Admission 2027 Apply Online — Step by Step
Applications are accepted only through the NUMS online portal. NUMS says this plainly: applications received by post will not be entertained. Do not send anything by courier or by hand.
Here is the process, step by step:
Step 1: Open the official portal. Go to the NUMS nursing admissions portal at https://nursingadmissions.numspak.edu.pk/. This is the only place to apply. Do not use any other website that claims to take NUMS applications.
Step 2: Sign up with your email. Click on Sign Up and register with your email address and a password you will remember. NUMS sends its emails from its official admissions address, so add it to your address book and keep checking your spam folder — admission emails landing in spam is one of the most common reasons students miss their interview call.
Step 3: Log in and fill in the form. Enter your personal details, Matric and FSc marks, and your college preferences in order. Double-check every number. A wrong digit in your FSc marks can change your merit position, and once submitted, the form cannot be changed.
Step 4: Upload your documents. Keep scanned copies of your Matric certificate, FSc result, CNIC or Form-B, and your IBCC Equivalence Certificate ready if you hold a foreign qualification. Your Matric and FSc certificates must be attested by IBCC at the time your admission is finalized, so start that process early if you have not done it yet.
Step 5: Pay the fee. The regular application fee is Rs 2,000, non-refundable, if you apply on or before 3 December 2026. After that, the late fee of Rs 2,500 applies until 14 December 2026. Pay through the method given on the portal and keep the payment proof safe.
Step 6: Submit and save your confirmation. Review the whole form one last time, submit it, and save or print the confirmation. Remember, once submitted, the application cannot be edited — not your details, not your college choices, nothing.
If your documents are not ready yet, do not submit a half-filled form just to beat the date. An incomplete application can be rejected without any intimation, according to the official notice. It is far better to spend a day getting your documents in order and submit a complete, correct application than to rush and lose your chance entirely.
And while you are getting your documents together, it is worth having a proper CV ready too — hospitals and colleges both ask for one sooner than you expect. My guide on how to make a CV for freshers in Pakistan walks you through a one-page format that actually works.
What Happens After You Apply?
Here is the timeline after the last date, so you know what to expect:
- Interviews start 30 December 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called. Keep your phone on and check your email — including the spam folder — every day from mid-December.
- Merit lists are displayed on 15 January 2027. The lists are college-wise, prepared from the preferences you gave in your application.
- Classes begin 14 February 2027. If you are selected, your college will contact you about fee submission and joining instructions.
One more important detail: any provisional admission will be cancelled if your credentials cannot be verified. So make sure every document you upload is genuine and matches your certificates exactly. This is not the place for shortcuts.
Fee Structure — What We Know So Far
This is the one area where I have to be straight with you. The official NUMS notice for BSN Session 2027 publishes the application fee — Rs 2,000 regular, Rs 2,500 late — but it does not publish the tuition fee or semester fee for the programme. Those fees are set by the individual colleges, and they differ from one college to another.
I am not going to guess a number here, because a wrong fee figure could mislead you badly. Before you finalize your college preferences, check the fee structure on the website of each college you are considering, or contact the college directly. Military-run colleges and private affiliated colleges can charge quite differently, and you need the real figure before you commit to four years of study.
If you are comparing costs across medical admissions generally, the private MBBS admission 2026 in Pakistan guide shows how much fee structures can vary between institutions — the same logic applies to nursing colleges.
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
I have watched students lose admissions over small, avoidable errors. Here are the ones that come up again and again with NUMS nursing applications:
Waiting until the last day. The portal gets slow, the payment gateway times out, and suddenly it is past the deadline. Apply at least a week before 3 December.
Choosing colleges without checking eligibility. Male candidates sometimes rank a female-only college at the top of their list. That choice is wasted. Check the male/female column in the list above before you submit.
Submitting an incomplete application. Missing documents, a missing IBCC equivalence certificate, or a blurry scan can get your form rejected without anyone telling you. The notice says incomplete applications may be rejected without intimation. Take that seriously.
Using the wrong website. There are lookalike sites and agents who promise to apply on your behalf. Only the official NUMS portal counts. Never pay an agent to submit your form.
Forgetting the IBCC attestation. Your Matric and FSc certificates must be attested by IBCC when your admission is finalized. If you have not started this, start now — it takes time.
Ignoring your email after applying. Interview calls and merit list updates come by email. If you do not check your inbox and spam folder regularly in December and January, you can miss your interview entirely.
Ayesha, the cousin I mentioned at the start, applied on 5 November — two days after the portal opened. Her form was complete, her documents were scanned properly, and she ranked KHINAMS first because she lives in Islamabad. She is now waiting for the interview call, and for the first time in months, she is not panicking about her future. That is what applying early and correctly does for you.
FAQs About NUMS BS Nursing Admission 2027
What is the last date to apply for NUMS BS Nursing admission 2027?
The last date with the regular fee of Rs 2,000 is Thursday, 3 December 2026. With a late fee of Rs 2,500, you can apply until Monday, 14 December 2026. After that, the portal closes.
What is the application fee for NUMS BSN admission 2027?
The regular fee is Rs 2,000 (non-refundable) and the late fee is Rs 2,500 (non-refundable). The tuition fee for the programme is not published in the official notice — it varies by college, so check with your chosen college directly.
What is the eligibility for BS Nursing at NUMS?
You need at least 60% marks in Matric with Biology, at least 50% marks in FSc (Pre-Medical), and your age must be between 17 and 35 years. Foreign qualification holders must also upload an IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
Is there an entry test for NUMS BS Nursing?
There is no separate NUMS entry test for this admission. Merit is calculated as 80% from your FSc (Pre-Medical) result or your valid NUMS MDCAT 2026 result, whichever is higher, plus 20% from the interview.
Can male students apply for NUMS BS Nursing?
Yes. Male students can apply to KHINAMS Islamabad, HITEC-IMS Taxila and KIMS College of Nursing Malir Cantt. The other six colleges — AFPGMI Rawalpindi, the four CMH colleges and Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences — admit female students only.
Which colleges are included in NUMS centralized BS Nursing admission 2027?
Nine colleges: AFPGMI Rawalpindi, KHINAMS Islamabad, CMH Bahawalpur, CMH Multan, CMH Kharian, Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, CMH Lahore, HITEC-IMS Taxila and KIMS Malir Cantt.
Where do I apply for NUMS BS Nursing admission 2027?
Apply online only at the official NUMS nursing admissions portal, https://nursingadmissions.numspak.edu.pk/. Applications by post are not accepted.
When will the NUMS BSN merit list 2027 be displayed?
According to the official schedule, merit lists will be displayed on Friday, 15 January 2027, and classes will commence on 14 February 2027.
Verification Note
I checked the official NUMS admission notice, “Centralized Admission Open for Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Session 2027”, on the NUMS website (numspak.edu.pk) on 8 November 2026, and I also opened the official admissions portal (nursingadmissions.numspak.edu.pk) the same day and confirmed it is the live NUMS BS Nursing sign-in page. Every date, fee, eligibility rule, college name and the merit formula in this article comes from that official notice.
What I could not verify on the official NUMS notice: the tuition fee or semester fee for the BSN programme (not published in the notice — it varies by college), the total number of seats in each college, and the individual fee structures of the nine colleges. I have not guessed any of these figures. One small discrepancy in the official notice itself: it lists the commencement of classes as “Monday, 14 February 2027”, but 14 February 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the weekday appears to be a printing error — the date of 14 February 2027 is given as published. The BSN programme is described as a four-year degree on the NUMS course page for BS Nursing (Generic), which I have cited below. If any date changes, NUMS will update the notice on its own website, and that is the version you should trust.
Sources and Official Links
- NUMS official notice — Centralized Admission Open for BSN Session 2027: https://numspak.edu.pk/news-detail/centralized-admission-open-for-bachelors-of-science-in-nursing-bsn-session-2027
- NUMS official BS Nursing admissions portal (apply online): https://nursingadmissions.numspak.edu.pk/
- NUMS BS Nursing (Generic) programme page: https://numspak.edu.pk/course/bs-nursing-generic
- NUMS official website: https://numspak.edu.pk/