DUHS Pharm-D, DPT and Optometry Admission 2026-27 in Karachi: Last Date 4 December, Rs 3,000 Fee, 350 Seats
DUHS Karachi takes Pharm-D, DPT and Doctor of Optometry 2026-27 forms until 4 December for Rs 3,000 each. See eligibility, seats, first-year fees and steps.
Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Karachi is taking online applications for its five-year Pharm-D, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Optometry (OD) programmes for session 2026-27. The last date is Friday, 4 December 2026. The processing fee is Rs 3,000 for each programme, and you need 60% in FSc Pre-Medical plus a Sindh PRC and domicile. One entry test covers all three programmes.
The form opened on 2 November 2026 at admissions.duhs.edu.pk. Merit seats charge Rs 130,000 to Rs 150,000 less tuition a year than self-finance seats, so it is worth knowing the seat split and first-year fee before you choose.
DUHS Pharm-D, DPT and OD admission dates
Submit the online form by Friday, 4 December 2026. DUHS will announce the entry test date, venue and time on its admissions website. The Rs 3,000 fee is paid online for each programme and is neither refunded nor adjusted later.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026-27, five-year degrees |
| Online form opened | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| Last date | Friday, 4 December 2026 |
| Processing fee | Rs 3,000 per programme, online only |
| Entry test | One test for Pharm-D, DPT and OD, date on DUHS website |
| Queries | admissions.info@duhs.edu.pk |
Eligibility for DUHS Pharm-D, DPT and OD
All three need HSSC Pre-Medical, or an equivalent such as A level or 12th grade certified by IBCC, with at least 60% marks. You also need a Sindh PRC and domicile. Pharm-D adds a minimum of 25% in the entry test.
| Programme | Where it is taught | Extra rule |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D), morning and evening | Dow College of Pharmacy | At least 25% in the entry test |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Dow Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ojha Campus | None beyond 60% and Sindh PRC |
| Doctor of Optometry (OD) | Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences, Dow Institute of Medical Technology | None beyond 60% and Sindh PRC |
The PRC (permanent residence certificate) and domicile come from your district office, and they take time. The rules are explained in Sindh domicile and PRC rules. A-level students need IBCC equivalence first, as set out in IBCC equivalence certificate.
Seats in each programme
Pharm-D has 200 seats: 60 open merit and 40 self-finance in the morning, and 100 self-finance in the evening. DPT has 100 seats, half open merit and half self-finance. Doctor of Optometry has 50 seats.
| Programme | Open merit | Self-finance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharm-D (morning) | 60 | 40 | 100 |
| Pharm-D (evening) | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| DPT | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Doctor of Optometry | Split not stated | 50 | |
Pharm-D seats go on merit cum choice in both categories. Open merit Pharm-D seats are for Sindh domicile candidates who studied matric or O level and inter or A level.
DUHS Pharm-D and DPT fee for 2026-27
The first-year fee for Pharm-D is Rs 276,500 on merit and Rs 436,500 on self-finance, without transport. For DPT it is Rs 281,500 on merit and Rs 422,500 on self-finance. Optional transport adds Rs 50,000 a year.
| Fee head | Pharm-D merit | Pharm-D self-finance | DPT merit | DPT self-finance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission fee (once) | Rs 50,000 | Rs 60,000 | Rs 55,000 | Rs 66,000 |
| Tuition fee (a year) | Rs 200,000 | Rs 350,000 | Rs 200,000 | Rs 330,000 |
| Student activity (a year) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Library (a year) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Document verification (once) | Rs 6,500 | Rs 6,500 | Rs 6,500 | Rs 6,500 |
| First year total | Rs 276,500 | Rs 436,500 | Rs 281,500 | Rs 422,500 |
Government taxes are extra. DUHS raises fees for every category by 10% each year, so the tuition rises from Rs 200,000 to about Rs 220,000 in the second year. Each later year's fee is due within one month of that year starting, with a 5% late charge after the due date. After four months without payment the seat can be cancelled.
How to apply online
Fill the DUHS online form, pay Rs 3,000 for each programme you choose, and submit before 4 December. You can apply for more than one programme, but each one needs its own processing fee.
- Download the prospectus for your programme from admissions.duhs.edu.pk.
- Open the online application form linked from the admissions site.
- Enter your details and choose Pharm-D, DPT, OD or more than one.
- Pay the Rs 3,000 processing fee online for each programme.
- Submit before Friday, 4 December 2026, and save the confirmation.
- Watch the DUHS admissions website for the entry test date, venue and time.
The seat wastage penalty
Think before you accept a seat. DUHS says that if a student withdraws or fails to join after securing admission, a seat wastage penalty equal to the complete programme tuition fee is imposed. Students sign an undertaking on this. If you are also waiting on a nursing seat, the dates for that are in DUHS BS Nursing admission.
Common questions
What is the last date for DUHS Pharm-D admission 2026-27?
Friday, 4 December 2026. The same date applies to DPT and Doctor of Optometry.
How much is the DUHS application fee?
Rs 3,000 for each programme, paid online. It is not refundable and not adjustable.
Is there one entry test for Pharm-D, DPT and OD?
Yes. DUHS holds a single entry test for all three five-year programmes.
What marks do I need?
At least 60% in HSSC Pre-Medical or an IBCC-certified equivalent. Pharm-D also needs at least 25% in the entry test.
Can students from Punjab or KP apply?
The eligibility for all three programmes asks for a Sindh PRC and domicile.
What is the DPT fee at DUHS?
Rs 281,500 in the first year on merit and Rs 422,500 on self-finance, without transport and taxes.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We checked the DUHS notice "Admissions in Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Optometry (OD) Session 2026-2027" on the DUHS website on 15 November 2026, with its advertisement and the Pharm-D, DPT and Optometry prospectuses for 2026-27. The fee tables are from the Pharm-D and DPT prospectuses. The Optometry prospectus gives 50 seats but no fee table in its text, so the OD fee is not listed here.
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.
