DUHS BS Biotechnology, Psychology and Nutrition Admission 2026-27 in Karachi: Last Date 11 December, Rs 3,000 Fee
DUHS Karachi takes BS Biotechnology, Psychology and Human Nutrition 2026-27 forms until 11 December for Rs 3,000. See groups accepted, seats, fees and steps.
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Karachi is taking online applications for BS Biotechnology, BS Psychology and BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics for session 2026-27. The last date is Friday, 11 December 2026, the processing fee is Rs 3,000 per programme, and you need 60% in HSSC plus a Sindh PRC and domicile. The first-year fee is about Rs 253,000 to Rs 262,000 without transport.
These are four-year degrees. The useful difference between them is the intermediate group each one accepts: BS Psychology takes Arts and Commerce students too, while Biotechnology wants Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering.
DUHS BS admission 2026-27 dates
The online form opened on Monday, 9 November 2026, and closes on Friday, 11 December 2026. DUHS will post the entry test date, venue and time on its admissions website. Each programme you apply for costs Rs 3,000, paid online.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programmes | BS Biotechnology, BS Psychology, BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics (4 years) |
| Form opened | Monday, 9 November 2026 |
| Last date | Friday, 11 December 2026 |
| Processing fee | Rs 3,000 per programme, non-refundable, online only |
| Entry test | Date, venue and time on the DUHS admissions website |
| Queries | admissions.info@duhs.edu.pk |
Which intermediate groups can apply
All three need at least 60% in HSSC or an IBCC-certified equivalent, plus a Sindh PRC and domicile. The accepted groups differ: Psychology is the most open, and Human Nutrition accepts Home Economics as well as Pre-Medical.
| Programme | Accepted HSSC groups | Minimum marks | Taught at |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Biotechnology | Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering | 60% | Dow College of Biotechnology |
| BS Psychology | Arts, Science, Commerce or Home Economics | 60% | Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Behavioral Sciences |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Pre-Medical or Home Economics | 60% | School of Public Health |
A level and 12th grade students qualify through IBCC equivalence, set out in IBCC equivalence certificate. The PRC and domicile rules for Sindh are in Sindh domicile and PRC.
Seats in BS Biotechnology and Human Nutrition
Dow College of Biotechnology has 100 BS Biotechnology seats, all filled on merit. BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics has 35 seats, and its entrance test uses best choice questions (BCQs). The BS Psychology prospectus does not give a seat count.
With only 35 seats, Human Nutrition is the hardest of the three to get on numbers alone. Biotechnology, with 100, gives more room.
DUHS BS fee structure 2026-27
The first-year fee is Rs 253,218 for Biotechnology, Rs 260,616 for Psychology and Rs 261,659 for Human Nutrition and Dietetics, without transport. Tuition is the biggest part, between Rs 185,718 and Rs 194,159 a year.
| Fee head | BS Biotechnology | BS Psychology | BS Human Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fee (once) | Rs 45,000 | Rs 45,000 | Rs 45,000 |
| Tuition fee (a year) | Rs 185,718 | Rs 193,116 | Rs 194,159 |
| Student activity (a year) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Library (a year) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Document verification (once) | Rs 2,500 | Rs 2,500 | Rs 2,500 |
| First year total | Rs 253,218 | Rs 260,616 | Rs 261,659 |
| With optional transport | Rs 303,218 | Rs 310,616 | Rs 311,659 |
Taxes are extra. DUHS raises fees by 10% every year, so Biotechnology tuition goes from Rs 185,718 to about Rs 204,290 in the second year. Each year's fee is due within one month of that year starting. A 5% late charge applies after the due date, and four months without payment can cancel the seat.
How to apply for DUHS BS programmes
Fill the DUHS online form, pick one or more of the three programmes, pay Rs 3,000 for each online, and submit by 11 December. Then watch the admissions website for your test date.
- Download the prospectus for your programme from admissions.duhs.edu.pk.
- Open the online application form linked there.
- Fill in your personal details and your matric and HSSC marks.
- Choose BS Biotechnology, BS Psychology, BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or more than one.
- Pay the Rs 3,000 processing fee online for each programme.
- Submit before Friday, 11 December 2026, and keep the confirmation.
Leaving after admission costs the full tuition
The Biotechnology and Psychology prospectuses say that a student who withdraws or does not join after securing admission pays a seat wastage penalty equal to the complete programme tuition fee. So do not accept a DUHS seat while you wait on another university unless you mean to stay. If Karachi University is your other choice, its lists are in Karachi University provisional admission lists. DUHS also runs a separate nursing intake, covered in DUHS BS Nursing admission.
Common questions
What is the last date for DUHS BS Psychology admission 2026-27?
Friday, 11 December 2026. The same date applies to BS Biotechnology and BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
Can Arts or Commerce students apply to DUHS?
Yes, for BS Psychology, which accepts HSSC Arts, Science, Commerce or Home Economics with 60%.
Can Pre-Engineering students apply for BS Biotechnology?
Yes. BS Biotechnology accepts Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering with at least 60%.
How much is the DUHS BS Psychology fee?
Rs 260,616 in the first year without transport, including Rs 193,116 tuition and a Rs 45,000 one-time admission fee.
How many seats does BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics have?
35 seats, with an entrance test of best choice questions.
Do I need a Sindh domicile?
Yes. All three programmes ask for a Sindh PRC and domicile.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We checked the DUHS notice "Admissions in BS Biotechnology, BS Psychology and BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Programs Session 2026-2027" on the DUHS website on 15 November 2026, with its advertisement and the three 2026-27 prospectuses. Seat numbers and fees come from the prospectuses. The BS Psychology prospectus has no seat count.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
