KMU Successfully Holds First Centralized Admission Test for Allied Health Sciences Programs

Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar has successfully conducted its first centralized admission test (KMU-CAT) for admissions to various BS Allied Health Sciences programs across the province. The test, mandatory for admissions to all KMU-affiliated programs including Pharm-D, DPT, BS Nursing, BS Vision Sciences, BS Audiology, BS Mental Health, BS Prosthetics and Orthotics, BS Occupational Therapy, BS Speech and Language Pathology, BS Public Health, BS Microbiology, and BS Allied Health Sciences (Paramedical Sciences), was conducted at 14 centers in 12 cities, including Islamabad. A total of 21,665 candidates participated in the test. The results of the test will be announced within 72 hours and will be available on KMU’s official website (http://cat.kmu.edu.pk).

According to KMU’s media cell, 8,705 candidates appeared at three centers in Peshawar, Islamia Collegiate School, University College for Boys, and Government Higher Secondary School No. 1, Peshawar City. Other centers included Abbottabad and Haripur 1,220 candidates, Medics College Chakdara Malakand 1,669 candidates, Iqra University Swat 3,680, Mardan 2,112, Kohat 1,028, Dera Ismail Khan 649, Swabi 813 Buner 328, Chitral 932 and Islamabad 137 candidates.

KMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia ul Haq commended the successful conduction of KMU-CAT, describing it as a significant challenge for the university. He expressed gratitude to all institutions and authorities for ensuring the smooth and transparent conduct of the test. Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq noted that the participation of over 21,000 candidates underscores the trust in KMU’s educational standards and signals a positive future for Allied Health Sciences in the region.

He emphasized that KMU has always been committed to producing well-trained professionals not only in Medical and Dental Sciences but also in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. The university’s approach views health as a comprehensive system. In line with this commitment, KMU prioritized the convenience of students by conducting the test not only in major cities but also in remote areas such as Chitral, Buner, Malakand, Dera Ismail Khan, and Parachinar. This decision was aimed at providing students with easy access to the test close to their homes, saving them time and reducing travel costs for their families.

Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq expressed optimism that this centralized entrance test will not only enable talented students to pursue careers in these vital fields but will also contribute significantly to the overall improvement of the province’s healthcare system.