# Punjab Medical Faculty admission 2026: 17 paramedical diplomas after matric, apply by 20 Nov

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/education/punjab-medical-faculty-admission-2026-17-paramedical-diplomas-after-matric-apply)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 1 Nov 2026
Updated: 1 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 2 Nov 2026

> Two-year courses from lab technician to dialysis and OT technician, Rs 500 fee, 45% in science subjects needed. Who qualifies and how to apply.

**Punjab Medical Faculty admissions 2026** are open. The Punjab Medical Faculty (PMF) has invited applications for **17 two-year paramedical diploma courses** at government medical training institutions across Punjab for the **2026-28 session**, and students who have passed **matric with science** can apply online until **20 November 2026**, according to the admission notice reported by [ProPakistani](https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/matric-students-can-apply-for-17-medical-diploma-courses-in-punjab/).

For a student who does not want, or cannot afford, two more years of FSc before a career in health, these diplomas are a direct route into hospital jobs as a technician.

## The 17 paramedical diplomas

All courses last two years:

- **Laboratory and diagnostics:** Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiography and Imaging Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Cardiac Technician
- **Hospital and theatre:** Operation Theatre Technician, Anesthesia Technician, Central Sterilization Technician, Dialysis Technician
- **Dental:** Dental Technician, Dental Hygienist, Dental Surgery Assistant
- **Pharmacy and eyes:** Dispenser Technician, Pharmacy Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, Dispensing Opticianry
- **Others:** Physiotherapy Technician, Public Health Technician

## Who can apply

- Matric with **physics, chemistry and biology**
- At least **second division** in matric
- At least **45% combined** in the three science subjects
- No upper age limit is stated in the notice

**Extra marks and quotas:** a 2% quota is reserved for candidates with disabilities (with 20 additional merit marks on a medical board certificate), and a hafiz-e-Quran gets 10 additional marks with a certificate from a recognised institution.

## Fee and documents

- Application fee **Rs 500**, non-refundable, paid through a challan generated on the online portal. Bank drafts and pay orders are not accepted.
- Matric certificate or result card
- Domicile certificate
- CNIC or B-Form
- A recent passport-size photograph
- Disability or hifz certificate if you claim the extra marks

## How to apply, step by step

1. Open the Punjab Medical Faculty online admission portal and create an account.
2. Enter your matric marks, including the science subject marks.
3. Choose **up to five** course and institution preferences, in the order you want them. Once you get admission on one preference, the rest lapse, so put your real first choice first.
4. Generate the Rs 500 challan, pay it as the portal instructs and keep the paid copy.
5. Upload the documents and submit before **20 November 2026**.

Admission is on merit, seats and each institute's criteria.

## Before you choose

Lab, radiography and OT technicians are the posts government and private hospitals hire most often. Check the closest institute offering your course in our listing of [hospitals in Lahore](/businesses/hospitals/lahore) and other cities, and use the [age calculator](/tools/government/age-calculator) if a later job advertisement sets an age limit on the closing date.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the last date for Punjab Medical Faculty admission 2026?**

20 November 2026, for the 2026-28 session of two-year paramedical diplomas, according to the admission notice reported by ProPakistani.

**What marks do I need for a PMF paramedical diploma?**

Matric with science (physics, chemistry and biology), at least second division, and at least 45% combined in the three science subjects.

## Sources

- Matric Students Can Apply for 17 Medical Diploma Courses in Punjab (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/matric-students-can-apply-for-17-medical-diploma-courses-in-punjab/

How to cite: "Punjab Medical Faculty admission 2026: 17 paramedical diplomas after matric, apply by 20 Nov", Searchable, 1 Nov 2026, https://searchable.pk/news/education/punjab-medical-faculty-admission-2026-17-paramedical-diplomas-after-matric-apply