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DPT Eligibility Criteria 2025 in Pakistan
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree enables students to become an essential part of the medical healthcare team. DPT graduates are highly trained to assess, analyze, and treat physical disabilities, impairments, and functional limitations through clinical evaluation and targeted therapy.
If you are planning to pursue DPT in Pakistan, here is the complete eligibility criteria for DPT admission 2025 in government and private medical colleges.
General Eligibility Criteria for DPT in Pakistan
- Qualification: FSc (Pre-Medical) / A-Levels (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.
- Matric Requirement: No 3rd division in SSC/Matriculation.
- Equivalence Certificate: Mandatory for A-Level/foreign qualification students (issued by IBCC).
- Entry Test: Some universities conduct their own entry tests, while in institutions like King Edward & AIMC, MDCAT is compulsory.
- Merit Calculation: Usually based on FSc marks + Entry Test + Interview (if applicable).
- Age Limit: Varies from institute to institute (commonly 17–30 years).
DPT Universities Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Jinah Sindh Medical University JSMU
- Iqra University
- Ziauddin University
- Bahria University
- DOW University
- King Edward
- GCUF Government College University Faisalabad
- Hajvery University
- Indus University
- Liaquat University Of Medical And Health Sciences LUMHS
- Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
- Shifa Medical College
- Foundation University Rawalpindi Islamabad
- University of Management & Technology UMT
- Rawalpindi Medical College
- Ilma University
- DPT Elibility FAQ's
Jinnah Sindh Medical University JSMU DPT Eligibility Criteria
- Intermediate (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 60% marks
- With GCE Cambridge/London, Advance Level (A-Level) and other equivalence to HSSC required from IBCC
- Domicile of Sindh is compulsory for Entry Test for admission in DPT Programs
Seats:
- Open Merit: 90
- Self Finance: 10
Iqra University DPT Eligibility Criteria
At least 60% in the pre-medical group
British Advanced Level Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics which should be over 60% (Pre-Medical) in the IBCC Equivalence
Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th grade) from other countries with Biology, Chemistry and Physics with Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC at least 60% HSSC Pre-Medical qualification
Ziauddin University DPT Eligibility Criteria
- At least 50% marks in Pre-Medical Group of Higher Secondary Certificate Examination or O/A Level and other equivalent to HSSC (Pre-medical).
- Students awaiting results of Board of Intermediate / A-level Examinations can also apply.
- Applications from overseas candidates are also invited
Bahria University DPT Eligibility Criteria
Foreign candidates must provide Equivalence Certificate issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) of Pakistan with the application.
- Intermediate Pre-Medical /Health Sciences or equivalent with minimum 60% marks. The candidates having studied Applied Sciences (Physics, Chemistry) and Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology) at Intermediate level are also eligible to get admission in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
DOW University DPT Eligibility Criteria
- Matric / O level / equivalent examination certificate.
- Intermediate Science / ‘A’ Level / equivalent examination minimum marks of 60% aggregate in intermediate Science (Pre-medical) / ‘A’ Level / equivalent examination.
- Candidate’s domicile certificate of Sindh.
Eligibility Criteria for DPT in King Edward
- Matriculation or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks
- FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with 60% marks
- Age less than 20 years at the time of submission of application.
- At least 60% marks in NMDCAT Test,
- Only Punjab Residents can apply for DPT Program.
Eligibility Criteria for DPT in GCUF Government College University Faisalabad
- 60% marks in FSc pre-medical
Hajvery University DPT Eligibility Criteria
- F.Sc 60% marks (Pre Medical), A Levels(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Indus University DPT Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 60% in Intermediate/A Levels (Pre-Medical)
- University based entry test
- Interview
DPT Eligibility Criteria Liaquat University Of Medical And Health Sciences LUMHS
- Sindh Domicile candidates
- HSSC Minimum 60% in Intermediate (Pre-Medical) or equivalent certified by IBCC
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University DPT Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 60% Marks in F.Sc (Pre-Medical) (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects)
- Minimum 50% marks in MDCAT/SZABMU entry test
Shifa Medical College DPT Eligibility Criteria
- 60 % marks in pre-medical group of Intermediate in Pakistan.
- British Advanced Level (A-Level) Certification with Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics with over 60% (pre-medical) in IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
- US Grade-12 Diploma (minimum GPA 3.0) with Equivalence Certificate from the IBCC of at least 60 % F.Sc pre-medical (with Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and English in the final 3 years).
Eligibility Criteria for DPT in Foundation University Rawalpindi Islamabad
- HSSC (Pre-Medical, 70% minimum marks) or equivalent.
- IBCC equivalent in F.Sc with minimum 70% marks.
University of Management & Technology UMT Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 60% marks in Intermediate (Pre-Medical) / A-Level (Biology) or equivalent
- No 3rd division in matriculation
- 50% marks in entry test + Interview
Rawalpindi Medical College Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 60% marks in FSC pre-medical or equivalent
- Age limit: 17 to 30 years
Ilma University Eligibility Criteria
- Intermediate with 60% or equivalent with Science Group, Pre-Medical
DPT Eligibility FAQs
Ans: For getting admission in DPT in any institute, the students need to pass Fsc pre medical with minimum 60% marks. The students which have passed Fsc with biology, chemistry and physics can apply for DPT program. In some universities, the admission entry is also required for DPT course. If you are eligible for DPT program then you can reply in the respective universities.
Ans: For getting admission in DPT, the students have to fulfill following general requirements: • The candidate must passed intermediate with biology with 60% marks • Passed matriculation • Entry test ( if required) • Interview (if required)
Ans: For admission in DPT in any institute, the students need matriculation result card, intermediate pre medical result card, entry test result card (if required) domicile, identity card and father’s identity card. These documents are mandatory and are required in all institutes.
Ans: MDCAT is basically an admission test for MBBS and BDS. In King Edward Medical University and Allama Iqbal Medical University, MDCAT is required for DPT.
Ans: No, you cannot get admission in DPT without passing Fsc. The students which have completed Fsc (pre medical) are applicable for admission in DPT program. 12 year qualification from a recognized board is mandatory for admission in DPT program.
Ans: For getting admission in King Edward Medical University in DPT, the students must have 60% marks in fsc pre medical and 60% marks in MDCAT conducted by PMC.
Ans: No, the students cannot get admission in DPT after Fsc pre engineering. The students must have to pass Fsc with biology, chemistry and physics for getting admission in DPT.
Ans: No, the students cannot get admission in DPT course after FA. The students need to do Fsc (pre medical) with science subjects like biology, chemistry and physics for getting admission in DPT.
The DPT eligibility criteria 2025 in Pakistan ensures that only students with strong pre-medical backgrounds can pursue this professional degree. Since every university has its own policies (marks %, entry test, domicile, and age requirements), candidates should carefully check the admission advertisement of their chosen institution before applying.
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