Students planning to enter the healthcare field have a new opportunity to explore in Karachi. The City Institute of Health Sciences (CIHS), College of Nursing and Midwifery, has announced admissions for 2026 with 100% scholarship opportunities for selected diploma students.
The institute is offering several nursing and midwifery programmes for candidates with different educational backgrounds. However, the scholarship offer does not mean that every applicant will receive free education. Students should confirm the selection rules and scholarship coverage before applying.
Which Nursing Courses Are Available?
The announced programmes include:
- Generic BS Nursing (BSN) – four years
- Post RN BSN – two years
- Lady Health Visitor (LHV) – two years
- Community Midwife (CMW) – 18 months
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – two years
- Nurse Aid/Nursing Assistant – one year
- Post Basic Specialty – one year
The 100% scholarship opportunity has been advertised for diploma programmes. The available announcement does not confirm that the scholarship also covers the four-year Generic BSN degree.
Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
Eligibility depends on the selected course. According to the published admission information, some of the general academic requirements are:
- LHV: Matric Science or FSc Pre-Medical with at least 45% marks.
- Community Midwife: Matric Arts or Science with at least 40% marks.
- CNA: FSc Pre-Medical or Matric Science with at least 45% marks; Matric Arts or FA candidates may need at least 50%.
- Nurse Aid/Nursing Assistant: Several educational backgrounds are accepted, with minimum marks depending on the qualification.
- Post Basic Specialty: Applicants generally need to be registered nurses with a valid nursing licence.
These are programme entry requirements, not confirmed scholarship selection criteria. The published information does not clearly state the scholarship quota, household-income limits, or whether all tuition and other expenses are covered.
What Is the Last Date to Apply?
The National Testing Service (NTS) lists October 24, 2026, as the application deadline for the Generic BS Nursing and Post RN BSN admission test. The previously listed deadline for the separate diploma admission test was September 18, 2026, which has passed.
Candidates interested in a diploma scholarship should contact CIHS to ask whether applications have reopened or an extension is available.
How to Check the Official Details
Visit the NTS official website and look for the City Institute of Health Sciences, Karachi, admission listing. Before submitting documents or paying any fee, confirm the latest deadline, scholarship conditions and required qualifications directly with the institute.
Important: A 100% scholarship headline does not guarantee selection or confirm that every expense is covered. Applicants should obtain the complete official notice before making a decision.
