PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University has announced the registration schedule for centralised admission test (CAT), the mandatory entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by KMU’s constituent and affiliated institutes for the academic session 2026–27.

According to the schedule, online registration will begin on June 10, while the first admission test will be held on July 26. To provide students with additional opportunities to improve their scores, subsequent tests have been scheduled for September 20 and October 25, a press release said.

The CAT 2026 will serve as the gateway to a wide range of sought-after health sciences programmes including Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Pharm-D, BS Nursing (Generic), BS Allied Health Sciences, BS Public Health, BS Medical Microbiology, BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics, BS Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Audiology, BS Optometry, BS Clinical Psychology & Behavioral Sciences and BS Aesthetic & Skincare Technology.

To facilitate applicants from across the country, KMU has established test centres in 14 cities and regions including Peshawar, Islamabad, Swabi, Mardan, Malakand, Swat, Lower Dir, Hazara, Kohat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Haripur, Chitral and Parachinar. Eligibility for the test includes candidates who have passed FSc (Pre-Medical) or an equivalent examination as well as those awaiting their final results.

The university has advised candidates to download and print their roll number slips at least one week before the examination date.

Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026