Admissio Open in Pakistan Institute of Community Opthalmology Haytabad Medical Complex Peshawar

OFFICIAL ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (PICO)
Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

PROGRAM LEVEL: Undergraduate Program
ACADEMIC SESSION: Fall 2026
AFFILIATION: Affiliated with Khyber Medical University (KMU)

1. PROGRAM OFFERED

Degree Title: BS Optometry
Duration: 4 Years (comprising 08 Semesters)

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (REQUIREMENTS)

Candidates applying for admission must fulfill the following conditions:

1. Academic Qualification: Must have passed F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent examination recognized by the relevant authority, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

2. Entrance Test: Appearance in the KMU-CAT (Khyber Medical University Common Admission Test) 2026 is mandatory for all applicants. The score obtained in this test will be considered as part of the merit determination process.

3. Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years of age at the time of application.

3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Merit Scholarships are available for deserving and high-achieving students. Details regarding the scholarship criteria and application process will be provided upon admission or can be found in the official prospectus.

4. IMPORTANT NOTES & APPLICATION PROCESS

• Detailed Information: For comprehensive details including the complete admission schedule, tentative dates, application procedure, seat distribution (quota), and the detailed fee structure, applicants are advised to download the "Schedule of Admission and Prospectus 2026" directly from the official PICO website: www.pico.org.pk.

• Queries and Complaints: For any questions, guidance, or to lodge complaints regarding the admission process, candidates may:

  • Contact via telephone at: +92 91 9217377-80

  • Visit the Students Affair Section in person at the Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan.

5. APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE

A non-refundable/non-transferable application processing fee of Rs. 500/- (Pakistani Rupees Five Hundred only) is required.

• Submission Mode: The fee must be deposited into the designated bank account specified below.

• Mandatory Document: The original bank receipt/teller slip must be submitted along with the completed application form (available for download on the PICO website). Applications submitted without the original receipt will be considered incomplete.

Bank Account Details:

• Title of Account: Director PICO DDO Account

• Bank: The Bank of Khyber

• Account Number: 0185 3002114126

• Branch: HMC Peshawar